Gnome Fest 13 is an all inclusive mountain bike event. Registration for Gnome Fest 13 includes a weekend of camping, camaraderie, bon fires, sweet Levis Mound trail riding and a series of fun events-The Famous Dirt Cat , Womens Ride with Midwest Celebrities , Dwarf Cycle Figure 8 Race, Beer Kiddie Pool Potluck, Night Rides, Slip and Slide?, Derby(s), Sand Creek Brewery Tours, Sunday Photo Ride for starters.
We do ask that you be cool and register for the event. "Poaching" the event is frowned upon, and dampens relations with the Forestry Department, the land managers of the trail system.
The Levis Mound Trail has been developed over the past 30 years by a small group of dedicated trail builders in cooperation with the Clark Co. Forestry and Parks Department. Through this effort, the trail has expanded to over 25 miles of singletrack with 15 miles machine groomed for winter riding. Levis Mound is arguably one of the top trails in the Midwest and we welcome all visitors.
A portion of your registration fee goes to paying for things like tents, prizes, t-shirts, food and beverages and insurance. As many of you know, Levis suffered a devastating fire this past year which destroyed the beautiful trail chalet. Our goal with GF13 is to help raise funds to help rebuild the chalet better than before. Proceeds will be donated to NATA who have taken a lead in this effort to rebuild. Your participation in a weekend of Gnomefesting will assure we will be successful, along with the benefit of having a great time with like-minded riders!!-in advance, THANK YOU!
Gnomefest 13 Highlights:
-camping Fri and Saturday nights at the trailhead or remote sites.
-Meet and Greet at Sand Creek Brewery Friday night!
-Bon fires, hanging out and mountain bike camaraderie all weekend!
Up to date info and comments here.
Friday Sept. 23rd
-Brewery Tours at Sand Creek Brewing Company, Black River Falls, 3:00pm
-Day of registration ($50.00) and Pre-reg pick up at Trailhead Tent.
Pre-reg for the Gnomefest 13 here:
-Evening meet and greet at Levis Mound Trailhead, Bon fire.
-Night Ride, TBA
Saturday Sept 24th
-Late registration, 8:00am
-Womens Ride, 10:00am
-Open trail exploration, 8:00-noon
-Derby to open Dirt Cat
-Dirt Cat on the trails of Levis and Trow Mounds, 1:30ish, 2 hr limit. Awards to follow
-Slip and slide, TBA
- Kiddie Beer Pool pot luck, 6:00pm
-Dwarf Cycle Figure 8 race, dark thirty.
-Bon Fire
-Night Ride, TBA
Sunday Sept. 25th
-Wake up
-Morning photo Ops ride, ride, stop, take pictures of gnomes and mounds. 9 or 10:00
Other events to be added! (Klunker downhill race? stay tuned!)
What to Bring:
-Fatbikes, Skinny bikes, singlespeed bikes, mountain bikes, klunkers
-Food, Bring a portable BBQ grill if you like!
-costumes for Dwarf cycle!
-craft beer to share in the kiddie pool
-tent or camper
-lawn chairs
-bike lights
-beverages of your choice
-Note* limited electrical at Levis (fire destroyed chalet)
-good attitude, it's all about attitude!
Clothing
-Bike apparel, appropriate or not.
-the previously mentioned Costume for the Dwarf Cycle Race!
-Leisure suits
-helmet
Trail Pass
The Levis Mound trail pass and camping will be included in your Gnomefest 13 entry fee.
Please remember:
Other Levis Mound Trails will be open to the general public during GF13 weekend. Be courteous to all other trail users and be safe at all times. The purpose of this event is to have fun…so please have FUN!
