Overview: This race a great way to start the summer bike riding season and to check out your abilities or lack thereof. Come experience the mud, guts and glory!

When: The race usually takes place in late June. 

Where: Whitefish Mountain Resort

Fees: entry fees vary

Details: There are classes for each skill level, beginner, sport, and expert with age and gender classes in each.

If you find that your skills are little lacking, you could sign up for the Big Mountain Bike Academy. The Big Mountain offers a summer program that lasts eight weeks and can help you with the technical aspects of mountain biking. You can refine your skills at track riding, bridges, ladders, rails, bike repair on the trail and still ensure having fun and being safe. So, if you didn't feel that you could compete this year – there is always next!