Do I need to sign a waiver?

Yes—All riders are required to sign a liability waiver at check-in before receiving rental equipment.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 15–30 minutes before your scheduled rental to complete paperwork and get fitted.

Are helmets included?

Helmets are provided with rentals; bring your own if you prefer a personal fit.

Can I pick specific bike brands or models?

You can request models and select custom pedals during booking, but availability depends on inventory—book early for popular builds.

What are the rental durations?

Rentals range from four-hour sessions to multi-day bookings to accommodate laps or extended trips.

Are guided rides available?

Red Raven offers local trail recommendations and can help arrange guided laps separately; ask at booking for options.

Test a Full-Suspension Dream Bike in Cuyuna Lakes - Red Raven Bike Café Rentals

Adventure Brief

Try a top-tier full-suspension Juliana Roubion (Extra Small) from Red Raven Bike Café and ride the famous Cuyuna Lakes singletrack without hauling a bike truck. Premium bikes, local beta, and immediate access to glassy mine-pit lakes and technical singletrack make for a high-value day on the trails.

4 hours–multi-day

moderate

From $141.72

Downtown Crosby, Minnesota sits a short pedal from the labyrinth of Cuyuna Lakes singletrack, and Red Raven Bike Café’s 'Dream Bike' fleet gives riders a fast ticket into that famously technical terrain. For riders chasing big-flow laps, steep technical descents, or all-day rambles around crystal mine-pit lakes, renting a full-suspension Juliana Roubion (Extra Small) or an equivalent from elite brands is a way to sample the best that Cuyuna offers without committing to gear ownership.

The Cuyuna trail network crams tight, machine-built singletrack into a post-industrial landscape shaped by iron mining. Expect compacted bermed flow, raw rock faces stained red with iron oxide, tight, technical switchbacks and viewpoints over glassy mine-pit lakes carved into the bedrock. Trails vary from playful blue-level flow to black-diamond chutes; local trail crews have built a layered system that rewards both carving and precise line choice.

Red Raven Bike Café outfits riders with high-end full-suspension bikes — Yeti, Santa Cruz, Pivot, Salsa, Norco and Juliana — tuned by mechanics who know the local lines. The rental process is practical: check in downtown, complete waivers, get fitted for your bike and helmet, and collect staff trail recommendations before you head out for self-guided laps. Rentals are flexible (four-hour to multi-day), and extras like custom pedal selection are available at booking.

What makes this rental special is the combination of premium hardware and instant access to one of the Midwest’s most celebrated mountain-biking playgrounds. Cuyuna’s compact trail bowls and steep rock outcrops produce features that feel alpine in their exposure but ride in a Minnesota summer climate. Nearest services in Crosby mean you can ride hard, then warm up with coffee and bike talk at the café.

Practical notes: arrive 15–30 minutes early to fill out paperwork and size your bike; expect to sign a liability waiver; trail conditions can change with weather; return equipment on time. Skill-wise, the extra-small Juliana Roubion suits smaller riders ready for steep and technical sections and benefits from a proper fit and pedal choice.

Whether you’re testing a dream build before a purchase, visiting the Midwest’s best singletrack, or simply chasing fresh descents and turquoise lake views, Red Raven Bike Café’s full-suspension rentals are a high-value way to experience Cuyuna without hauling a trailer. The fleet, local knowledge and proximity to downtown Crosby make it an efficient, joyful way to spend a day on the trails.

Book online to lock a specific model and size; popular Dream Builds move quickly on summer weekends. Bring sunscreen, a puncture kit and a lightweight pack with water and basic tools. Consider booking a local guided lap if you want beta on the trickiest rock lines. Rentals support the local bike scene and trail maintenance through shop partnerships.

Test a Full-Suspension Dream Bike in Cuyuna Lakes - Red Raven Bike Café Rentals

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