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Thunder in the Pines

We are beyond excited to see Ardent Bicycles launching the FIRST EVER Thunder In The Pines Youth MTB Race Series!

This is exactly what our riding community is all about — getting more kids outside, building confidence, making friends, learning new skills, and having FUN on bikes in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

100% FREE
Ages 3–12
Balance bikes AND pedal bikes welcome
Fun short courses by age group
Finisher medals + race plates
Family-friendly atmosphere at beautiful Tioga Recreation Area

Not racing? COME SPECTATE!
Bring a chair, cheer on the kids, and be part of an amazing community event. The energy is going to be incredible!

Parents — this is the perfect chance to introduce your kids to riding, mtb trails, confidence, and community in a way that’s fun and unintimidating.

Please help spread the word!

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LIKE & SHARE the events, updates, & posts with friends, teammates, neighbors, cousins — EVERYONE!

Let’s pack Tioga with future riders and create something special for our community.

📅 2026 Race Schedule
• Race 1: Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Race 2: Thursday, July 16, 2026 EVENT CANCELED
• Race 3: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Date

Aug 13 2026

Time

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Tioga Recreation Area
23946 Tioga Beach Road
Opening Hour
Cohasset, MN 55721
Website
http://www.cohasset-mn.com/parksrec
Phone
2183286225x12

Wildfire Alerts

At this time there are no wildfires in the Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area. The wildfire smoke from the Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County fires has moved into the greater Grand Rapids, and Itasca County, Minnesota area today. Predictions with wind and weather conditions that it will clear up significantly this weekend (July 17-19, 2026). Below are some resources and updated information regarding the air quality and wildfires in Cook, Lake, and northern St Louis County:

MN DNR Wildfire Updates/Alerts:
 https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html

US Forest Department, Superior National Forest Updates/Alerts: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts

MPCA Information:
 https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/air-quality-alert-issued-due-to-wildfire-smoke-for-wednesday-july-15-through-friday-july-17-for-east-0

INCI Information : 
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/mnsuf-july-2026-superior-nf-wildfires/superior-national-forest-and-july-lightning-event-combined-daily-update-07-14-2026