CABLE, Wis. (June 8, 2026) — Epic Bike Fest once again transformed Mt. Telemark Village and the surrounding Northwoods into a celebration of mountain biking, gravel riding, community, and outdoor adventure this past weekend June 5–7.
Hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, the three-day festival welcomed riders and spectators from across the Midwest and beyond for a packed schedule of racing, shakeout ride, expo, food, camping, and kids race centered around the Hub at Mt. Telemark Village, Trek Trails Powered by OTM and the CAMBA (Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Trails) trail systems.
Athletes competed in a variety of events throughout the weekend, including the Borah Teamwear Single Track races and Best Day Brewing Gravel races, with riders tackling fast-flowing singletrack, rugged climbs, technical descents, and scenic gravel roads throughout the Hayward / Cable area.
“This weekend showcased everything that makes riding in the Northwoods special,” said Ben Popp, ExecutiveDirector of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. “From elite racers battling for podium spots to first-time participants enjoying the trails and community atmosphere, Epic Bike Fest continues to be one of the premier cycling weekends in the Midwest.”
The festival featured riders of all ages and abilities, including professional and amateur athletes, families, juniors, and recreational riders experiencing the CAMBA and Mt. Telemark Village trails for the first time.
BORAH TEAMWEAR SINGLE TRACK – FULL
Men
Pavel Nelson, Cameron, WI – 2:48:20
Peter Olejniczak, Minneapolis, MN – 2:50:54
Quinn Ebner, Cameron, WI – 2:51:10
Women Mary Thum, Sioux Falls, SD – 3:24:10 Alexa Dobesh, Lakeville, MN – 3:33:37 Erin Feldhausen, Madison, WI – 3:44:14
SINGLE TRACK – HALF
Men Logan Grim, Marquette, MI – 1:27:19 Eliah Flintrop, Hayward, WI – 1:28:13 Austin Kuehl, St. Louis Park, MN – 1:28:58
Women Molly Feuillerat, Rockton, IL – 1:41:19 Sienna Sams, Duluth, MN – 1:42:38 Josie Schroeder, Minneapolis, MN – 1:44:16
BEST DAY BREWING GRAVEL – FULL
Men Emile Hamm – 2:31:16 Aidric Gengler – 2:33:47 Peter MacGregor – 2:33:53
Women Sarah Widder – 2:57:30 Erin Felhausen – 3:11:51 Stacy Mosora – 3:12:22
GRAVEL – HALF
Men Eliah Flintrop – 1:03:41 Christopher Hecker – 1:05:29 Levi Douglas – 1:08:09
Women Maddy Schwartz – 1:14:15 Josie Schroeder – 1:15:13 Cheryl Barker – 1:16:56
The Onyx E2 Challenge is for riders who take on both days of riding for the ultimate epic weekend. Those winners are first place male Emile Hamme and first place female Erin Felhausen.
The Epic Bike Fest weekend is also one of the largest fundraisers for CAMBA trails. Epic Bike Fest has donated over $200,000 to CAMBA to support local trails.
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation continues to invest heavily in year-round outdoor recreation at Mt. Telemark Village, including the rapidly expanding Trek Trails Powered by OTM network, skills development areas, and multi-sport programming designed to grow cycling participation across all ages and abilities.
For more information on Epic Bike Fest and upcoming events, birkie.com/bike.
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