More than 500 mountain bikers, their friends and families will come to Crosby the weekend of Aug. 20-21 for the seventh annual Cuyuna Crusher Race sponsored by the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber and the Minne sota Mountain Bike Series. 

The Cuyuna Crusher takes place in the Mahnomen Unit of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. 

Visit Race #9 - Cuyuna Lakes Crusher (mnmtbseries.com) for complete event details, maps and register to race by Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Race registration is online only, no day of registration available.

The 2022 Pre-Crusher Happy Hour will be in Crosby at Cuyuna Brewing Company Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4-8 p.m. in the parking lot between Cuyuna Brewing and Unity Bank for volunteer packet pick up, t-shirt sales, live music by Amanda Standalone, pop-up shops and specials for racers with proof of registration at Burritos California and Cuyuna Brewing.

Volunteers are still needed for many different positions to help make the event a success. 

View volunteer spots, details and sign up at https://signup.com/go/rADrPjg.

Positions include first aid, parking, course marshals/flaggers, post-race food table, floaters, water station, traffic control, cleanup crew etc.

In exchange for your time, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and a free meal and/or refreshments during their shift. 

Contact the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber 218-546-8131 or info@cuyunalakes.com for more information.

This year there is an added option for vendors to set up a booth to sell merchandise during the Crusher. Cuyuna Lakes Area Chamber members and non-members are encouraged to contact the chamber by emailing info@cuyunalakes.com for details before Friday, Aug. 19.

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