Epic Bike Fest & Fat Bike Birkie Among the Region & National Best

CABLE, WI – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is proud to announce that Epic Bike Fest and Fat Bike Birkie have been officially named fan favorites, earning top honors in recent regional and national rankings. The following recognitions were awarded by TheNxrth.com:

• Epic Bike Fest and Fat Bike Birkie were voted the #2 Best MTB & Gravel Event
• Fat Bike Birkie also claimed the title of #1 Best Fat Bike Event
• Both of these events take place on the Trek Trails Powered by OTM, named the #1 Best Mountain Bike Trail System (Single Trail Network)

Additionally, Fat Bike Birkie was also recently named one of America’s Top 5 Premier Fat Bike Events by Hycline Bike.

With Epic Bike Fest coming up June 6–8, 2025, riders of all skill levels are invited to experience the very best of biking in the Northwoods—whether it’s flowy singletrack, challenging gravel routes, or the unbeatable community that brings it all together.

Celebrating the Best of the Northwoods—Together

These wins are part of a wider celebration of the local biking community. Our friends and partners were also honored across multiple categories by the nxrth.com in this year’s Best of Biking awards:

• Chequamegon MTB Festival – Cable, WI: #1 Best MTB Event
• Cheq Challenge – Seeley, WI: Top 5 Best MTB Event
• CAMBA Trails: #1 Best MTB Destination (Multi-Trail Network)
• New Moon Ski & Bike Shop – Hayward & Cable, WI: #1 Best Bike Shop
• Borah Teamwear: Top 3 Best Bike/Gear Maker
• Rivers Eatery – Cable, WI: Best Post-Ride Food/Drink Spot
• Homebase at Mt. Telemark Village – Cable, WI: Top 3 Best Lodging for Bike Adventures
• Seeley Big Fat – Seeley, WI: #2 Best Fat Bike Race
• CAMBA (again!): #1 Best Groomed Trails for Winter Fat Biking

We’re incredibly proud to be part of such a passionate, hard-working community—and we’re beyond grateful to The Nxrth for recognizing and championing the incredible biking culture in our region.

Posted April 23, 2025 at 8:16 am