Just You and the Goose: Cuyuna’s 50-Mile Solo MTB Throwdown

This fall, the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails crew is rolling out something new: the first annual Galloping Goose 50 MTB Challenge, happening September 26 through October 25.

The idea is straightforward. Pick a day, ride the Galloping Goose route (map here), and cover 50 miles start-to-finish in one calendar day. You can go solo or convince a few friends to take it on with you.

When you finish, send a screenshot of your ride data (Strava, Garmin, or another tracker) to info@cuyunalakesmtb.com with the subject line Goose 50 Challenge Complete. You’ll get a link to order limited Goose 50 merch and earn some bragging rights along the way.

The challenge wraps up with a social and shirt pickup on October 25 at Spalding House (12–5 p.m.), where riders can celebrate together and share their stories.

It’s a simple format: one route, 50 miles, one day to get it done.