2027 NORPINE FAT BIKE CLASSIC
Registration is Open!
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 8 – 10, 2027
Join us for a weekend of fat biking, mulled wine at the North Shore Winery, a Dark Sky Tour, BBQ at Cascade Restaurant, local beer from Voyageur Brewing, fat bike demos, and more!
All proceeds from the race go towards trail maintenance for the Superior Cycling Association and Norpine Trail Association. Come out and enjoy a day of fat biking while supporting local ski and bike organizations.
Events:
Both races will be held on Saturday, January 9th starting and finishing at Cascade Lodge, with the course using the North Shore’s beautiful groomed Norpine Trails. The event is limited to 150 riders. Awards, created by a local bakery, will be presented following the race at Cascade Restaurant where all riders will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch.
Schedule:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2027:
A day of fun at the North Shore Winery with race registration, number pickup, fat bike demos, a Dark Sky Tour, music, and mulled wine.
- 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 – 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.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2027:
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, 2027:
- 10:00am: Pincushion Mountain Trailhead (1 ½ miles from Highway 61 on Scenic Gunflint Trail) – Meet at Pincushion Trailhead for a group ride on the groomed Pincushion singletrack trails – included with race registration or a suggested $20 donation if you’re not registered to support grooming.
Presented by Superior Cycling Association
