WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2026

2025 Fest Schedule 

NOTE: This schedule is from 2025.  
GROUP RIDE - Route Descriptions
Saturday Rides
Sunday Rides
Group ride sign-ups are in-person at the Festival, first-come, first-served.  

​Hardy Kids MTB Race Registration
This race is separate from Bike Fest registration.  Please click the link to register your child.

Friday, August 29th
3pm to 7pm - Afternoon check-in for registered participants & campsite set-up.
4:30pm to 6:30pm - Hardy Hour Group Ride - Self-guided riding. Bring a cold beverage and finish your ride at the top of the All In trail. Meet other bike fest participants and locals.
7pm to 9pm - Welcome Party complete with food and tunes.  Dinners ($25 each and must be purchased in advance during online registration) cooked by Cadence Lodge, beats provided by local DJ Ben Sitts.

Saturday, August 30th
8 to 12pm - Morning check-in for registered participants and walk-up registration
8am to 4pm - Group rides & shuttles (Wilmington and Lake Placid)
4pm to 7pm - Live music by Spring Street Band
5pm til' bellies are full: Beer & Food by Hex & Hop, Two Jerks BBQ and Island Vybz.
7pm to 10pm - Live music by The Outcrops.
To enjoy the party, registration for Bike Fest is not required. Open to the community with a suggested $5 donation at the gate.
7pm to ? - Typically we have the Dangertown Bonfire Saturday night.  Due to a regional drought and resulting burn ban in Essex County, we will not have a bonfire this year.

Sunday, August 31st
9am to 12pm - Morning group rides in Wilmington
8am to 12pm - Hardy Kids MTB Race
12pm to 4pm - Flowy Fun Laps and Fire Pits hangs at the East Branch Community Trails in Keene. With a big, open space and pavilion at the trailhead, this is a good place put your feet up for a few. Bring your lawn chairs, frisbees and coolers and lap leisurely. ​
2pm - 6pm - Food specials will be available at Monday Tuesday Grill, which is just across the road.