Norpine Fat Bike Classic

January 8 – 10, 2027

Lutsen, Cascade, Grand Marais

Continue the tradition – ride the Norpine Fat Bike Classic in 2027! Experience fat biking on the Norpine Trails in Lutsen. Ride through stands of old growth cedars on Pisten Bully groomed trails while overlooking Lake Superior - winter riding doesn’t get better than this!

The Norpine Fat Bike Classic is presented by the Superior Cycling Association with the proceeds going to the Norpine Trail Association and the Superior Cycling Association to assist each organization in maintaining the highest quality trails in Cook County.

The Superior Cycling Association has built and maintains 34 miles of purpose built singletrack mountain bike trails in Cook County – including the Jackpot and High Climber trails, which connect Britton Peak trails to Lutsen Mountains. The Norpine Trail Association provides Piston Bully groomed winter fat bike trails on its wide Norpine trail system and the Superior Cycling Association provides groomed singletrack riding on its exciting trails at Pincushion Mountain near Grand Marais.

Event Details

Events:

Long Pine Race (25 miles)
Short Pine Race (14 miles)

Registration Fee:

Adults 18+:

$90 - Thru Nov 13
$110 - Nov 14- Dec 6
$130 - Dec 7 – Jan 7
$150 - Jan 8

Youth 17 and Under: 75% off

SCA Members - Check your email for a discount code you can use at registration.

Canadians - For our neighbors to the north use code CANADA25 to receive $25 off!

Awards Age Classes:

Under 20
20 – 39
40 – 59
60+

Both races will be on Saturday, January 9 starting and finishing at Cascade Lodge with the course using the North Shore’s beautiful and challenging, Piston Bully groomed, Norpine Trails. Awards, created by a local bakery, will be presented following the race at Cascade Restaurant where all riders will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch.

PARKING:

Parking will be available at Cascade Lodge.

Dark Sky Tour:

Friday, January 8 at 5:30pm, FREE with race registration or $25 if not registered for race, enjoy an evening group ride by the light of the moon illuminating the trail (but bring a headlamp or light just in case) starting and finishing at North Shore Winery where we will be sampling their wines, holding race registration and number pickup, fat bike demos.

Event Schedule:

Friday, January 8:

At The North Shore Winery, located on the Ski Hill Road in Lutsen. Race registration, number pickup, fat bike demos, a Dark Sky Tour, music, and mulled wine for an afternoon and evening of fun.

2:00-7:00pm - Number Pickup for Saturday’s Long and Short Pine Races.
2:00-5:00pm - Fat Bike Demos
5:30-6:30pm - Dark Sky Tour

Saturday, January 9:

At Cascade Lodge and Restaurant, where all the race day action is located.

8:00-9:30am - Race number Pickup at Cascade Lodge
10:00am - Long and Short Pine Races Begin
11:15am - Estimated time for first finishers
Noon - BBQ begins at Cascade Restaurant
2:30pm - Awards Ceremony

Sunday, January 10:

At Pincushion Mountain Trailhead (1 ½ miles from Highway 61 on Scenic Gunflint Trail).

10:00am - Meet at Pincushion Trailhead for a fun group ride on the groomed Pincushion singletrack trails - FREE with race registration or a suggested $20 donation if not registered for race to support grooming.