What is included with the rental?

Rentals include the bike, sizing, helmet fitting if available, basic setup and local trail recommendations; extras such as pedals or accessories may incur fees.

How long can I rent a bike?

Options run from four-hour rentals to multi-day bookings—select your duration during reservation and confirm return times.

Do I need to sign anything?

Yes. All riders are required to sign a liability waiver before receiving equipment.

Can I install my own pedals?

Yes. Riders may install personal pedals during check-in or choose custom pedal selection during reservation.

Are the trails suitable for beginners?

Cuyuna has a range of trails; ask staff at Red Raven for beginner-friendly connectors and avoid blue-black lines until you’re comfortable.

What happens if weather closes trails?

Trail access can change with weather. Staff will advise on safe alternatives or rescheduling options if conditions are unsafe.

How to Ride Cuyuna Lakes on a Santa Cruz Hightower - Red Raven Dream Bike Rentals

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Grip the bars of a top-tier Santa Cruz Hightower and tackle Cuyuna’s red-rock pit trails with confidence. Rent the Dream Bike fleet from Red Raven Bike Café in downtown Crosby for expert tuning, local trail tips, and premium components that elevate every lap.

4 hours–multi-day

moderate

From $141.72

On the steep red slopes above a chain of water-filled iron-ore pits outside Crosby, Minnesota, the Cuyuna Lakes trail network delivers some of the Midwest’s most surprising mountain biking. Ride the Full Suspension Dream Bike - Santa Cruz Hightower V4 - Small from Red Raven Bike Café and you’re on a premium rig optimized for technical rock gardens, tight singletrack and fast berms. The bike itself - part of a "Dream Bike" fleet that includes Yeti, Pivot, Salsa, Norco and Juliana - lets you push harder and stay confident on trails carved into former mine tailings and exposed banded iron formations. Start at Red Raven Bike Café in downtown Crosby to check in, size your bike and choose pedals or bring your own. Staff provide concise trail recommendations and a trail map; rentals run from four hours up to multi-day options so you can sample several trail systems across Cuyuna. Expect a mix of flowing machine-built berms and rocky technical steps framed by jack pine, birch and the clear blue of pit lakes. Unique geological features include iron-rich tailings and sculpted rock benches that create punchy uphill sections and surprisingly steep descents for central Minnesota. This rental experience is best for riders who want high-quality components and a bike that handles like a full-on trail machine. Red Raven's mechanic team maintains the fleet, and local knowledge helps you match trail difficulty to your skill level. All riders must sign a liability waiver and return equipment on schedule; weather and trail conditions can affect access, so plan for flexibility. Why book this trip? For access: these bikes open lines and speed you might not get on an entry-level rental. For variety: Cuyuna’s mix of manmade features and natural contours produces short bursts of technical riding followed by long, rewarding flow sections. For service: Red Raven Bike Café is a small, rider-run operation in Crosby that blends a shop, cafe and concierge-style rental desk - exact address not provided - making it simple to swap gear or get a quick mechanical tune. Practical notes: arrive 15-30 minutes early for paperwork and set-up, bring a helmet and hydration, and expect to ride near blue, black and double-black trails if you elect advanced lines. Rentals sometimes include pedal options and accessories at reservation. Whether you’re chasing a fast laps session or an all-day tour past quarry lakes, a Dream Bike from Red Raven turns Cuyuna into an accessible playground for experienced and ambitious riders. Book early during summer weekends to secure the top models, and consider a multi-day rental to explore lesser-traveled west-side loops and the Stagecoach area; staff at Red Raven can point you to beginner-friendly connectors or advanced tech lines so every ride becomes a focused skills and memorable session.

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