The GRIND Mountain Bike Festival is a weekend adventure for the whole family! Beyond the action on the race course, there’s a plethora of activities that will keep everyone entertained. The Festival begins Friday night with live music from two great bands on the Giants Ridge courtyard.
Then on Saturday, it's race day! Beginning with the Long & Short GRIND, followed by the Junior GRIND and the Miner & Mini-Miners GRIND. After the races, the party doesn't stop there, explore gravity mountain bike trails, or stay for the Live Music and Vendor Village. With an abundance of activities, the GRIND Bike Race offers an action-packed weekend that guarantees endless fun and memories for the entire family.
This year’s event will feature the Long GRIND (35 miles), Short GRIND (19 miles), Junior GRIND (5 miles) & Miners Kids Race! Register now for the ultimate test of strength & endurance on one of Minnesota’s most scenic and challenging race courses nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s Iron Range. Expect extremely tough climbs, fast descents, varied terrain with rocks, roots, creeks and plenty of passing opportunities.
Friday
SATURDAY AUGUST 15th, 2026
Aug 15, 2026
Distance — 35 Miles
Type — Cycling
09:00
$60.00
Aug 15, 2026
Distance — 18 Miles
Type — Cycling
09:10
$60.00
Aug 15, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Cycling
13:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Biwabik.
Learn more about the host city, Biwabik.
Biwabik is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census.
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