Chequamegon MTB Festival

Chequamegon MTB Festival Chequamegon MTB Fest has given riders from all over off-road racing at its best. | Sep. 19th, 2026 Add to that a world-class event headquarters in Cable, WI.

Since its inception in 1983, the Chequamegon MTB Festival has built a popularity and reputation that is unmatched in the sport today. From the 27 hardy cyclists who lined up to challenge the unknown trails of the Chequamegon in the first year, to the sold out limited field of 3,000 the Festival has earned a deserved reputation of one of the nation’s great grassroots events. The unparalleled succes

s of the event is a combination of key special event factors. The rolling glacial terrain of the area's forests provides point-to-point race courses that are as beautiful as they are challenging. Combine this with unbounded community welcome and a tremendous volunteer effort. Tie it all together with the support of major sponsor Trek and a cast of generous supporting sponsors. The result is the off road bicycle event, now owned and produced by Life Time Fitness, which sets the benchmark for quality and popularity. With a field limit of 2,100 participants, the Chequamegon 40 is the main event of the weekend. While a few compete for the chance to be called champion of the 40 miler, the rest of the field is made up of citizen's class athletes in it for the adventure and personal challenge inherent in the sport. A concurrently run 16 mile companion event, the Short & Fat, offers a challenging but equally exciting back woods cycling experience to an additional 900 cyclists. Filled with activities that mom, dad and both the children can enjoy, the Chequamegon weekend offers fun for all. With a combination of friends and family it is not just a race, it’s a really great time. CHEQUAMEGON & LIFE TIME FITNESS ATHLETIC EVENTS FACEBOOK COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
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05/31/2026

Fast lines. Full send. 😁

The all-new Kenda Dagger is built for riders chasing speed on fast, flowing XC terrain like Chequamegon. With low rolling resistance, lightweight race-ready construction, and confident control when the trail conditions switch up, Dagger is made to keep the pace high from start to finish.

From hardpack sprints to smooth singletrack, this tire is ready to fly. 🏁

Chequamegon weekend is about so much more than racing...Your annual escape to the Northwoods is an opportunity to connec...
05/31/2026

Chequamegon weekend is about so much more than racing...

Your annual escape to the Northwoods is an opportunity to connect with the charming community of Cable! While you're in town, we encourage you to explore the area, try out local eats and libations, and discover the plethora of natural beauty beyond the boundaries of the race course.

Get the ball rolling on your fall adventure by securing your lodging with HotelPlanner. Their specially negotiated rates on all types of accommodations prevent you from ever overpaying on lodging. Plan your trip today at the link below 👇

Happy   from the Northwoods! 🏁Get stoked for the weekend with a look back at the last 5 years of the rowdiest finish lin...
05/29/2026

Happy from the Northwoods! 🏁

Get stoked for the weekend with a look back at the last 5 years of the rowdiest finish line in racing🔥

Course Preview: Yeti’s Lair Towards the end of the Short & Fat and Cheq 40 courses, riders enter the North End Trails, a...
05/28/2026

Course Preview: Yeti’s Lair

Towards the end of the Short & Fat and Cheq 40 courses, riders enter the North End Trails, also known as the Yeti’s Lair. The trail gets tighter and the trees get thicker in this section of the course, making it difficult to see whatever might be out there watching...

That’s why you’d better ride fast! The fabled CheqSquatch has been known to hunt in this area 🫈

Kenetik is back at the Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival.40 miles from Hayward to Cable demands more than legs. Your br...
05/26/2026

Kenetik is back at the Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival.

40 miles from Hayward to Cable demands more than legs. Your brain is choosing lines, setting pace, and managing effort the entire way. Kenetik ketones keep you locked in start to finish. No caffeine, no crash.

Performance starts in the mind. ⚡

We’re thrilled to announce that Cheqtoberfest is evolving in 2026!🍻Along with the brats, beer, and steinholding you’ve a...
05/22/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Cheqtoberfest is evolving in 2026!🍻

Along with the brats, beer, and steinholding you’ve all grown to love, we’ve got 3 brand new attractions joining the mix:

🎳 Keg Barrel Bowling
🐶 Dog Costume Contest
🥨 Pretzel Necklaces

The addition of steinholding took the Northwoods by storm two years ago, and now we’re raising the bar once again.

Learn more at the brand new festival page of our website at the link below.

Prost!

05/20/2026

Even if you don’t find a mysterious package at your doorstep, we do have a call for you from the Northwoods on line 1, it sounds urgent… Will you answer?

Answer the call at the link below👇

Minnesota and Wisconsin certainly have their differences:🏈 Packers vs Vikings🧀 Cheese Curds vs Hotdish☕️ Starbucks vs Ca...
05/18/2026

Minnesota and Wisconsin certainly have their differences:

🏈 Packers vs Vikings
🧀 Cheese Curds vs Hotdish
☕️ Starbucks vs Caribou
🎸 Steve Miller vs Prince

But there is one thing we ALL can agree on…

There’s no better place for bike racing than the North 🤝😎

The Life Time Lutsen 99er presented by Visit Cook County (June 27) and the Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival (September 19) make for two perfect bookends to your race season.

Don’t miss your chance to make your mark on the border battle of bikes! Register for both events at the link in bio, then tell us who takes the cake 🎂

  to a decade ago in the Northwoods: The 2016 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival!To learn more about our storied history of P...
05/14/2026

to a decade ago in the Northwoods: The 2016 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival!

To learn more about our storied history of Partying in the Northwoods, visit the link below!

Race weekend in the Northwoods isn’t complete without pals to share the memories with!Our favorite thing about the Chequ...
05/13/2026

Race weekend in the Northwoods isn’t complete without pals to share the memories with!

Our favorite thing about the Chequamegon community is that everyone is welcome here! Whether you’re chasing PRs, out for a chill ride, or just here to hang out, this event is a blast for anyone and everyone.

We strongly encourage each and every one of you to invite some loved ones to share this magical weekend with us!

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