The 5th Annual Wheelerville Trails Bike Fest returns Aug. 21–23, 2026 and it’s shaping up to be the biggest year yet!
Visit the famed Wheelerville Trails, located at 1737 NY-10 in Caroga Lake, New York for a weekend packed with guided rides, skills clinics, the Live Free and Fly DH race, jump comp (featuring cash prizes!), kids events, live art, gear demos, raffle and more trail-side fun all weekend long!
In addition this year, Wheelerville Trails is excited to welcome influencer/mountain biking rapper BIG JAMES PRIVLEGE as this year’s host, along with the return of Truemaster Trimingham to keep the energy high all weekend.
In a new twist the year, the event is expanding the action to nearby Peck Hill Trails. Kick things off Friday, Aug. 21, with a group ride, then head to Stump City Brewing LLC for the opening party.
Book your lodging, grab your riding crew, and get ready for your favorite Adirondack weekend of the year.
2026 WHEELERVILLE BIKE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
The 5th Annual Wheelerville Bike Festival is almost here. Join us for three days of riding, racing, skills clinics, group rides, kids events, competitions and plenty of time to hang out in the Caroga community. Pack your bike (and your bathing suit) and head on up! Also, this we’re expanding the action to nearby Peck Hills Trails!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
4 PM — Welcome Ride + Food
Pecks Hill Trails / Stump City Brewing
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
8:30 AM — Intermediate Jumps & Drops Skills Clinic with The Dirt Disco
9 AM — Gear Raffle Opens
10 AM — Group Rides- Meet at the Wheelerville Tent
- Taryn & Lyndsey — Women’s Ride
- Kelly Ann & June — Intermediate Ride
- Scott & Asher Hock — Advanced Ride
11 AM — Sinter Brakes Longest Skid Competition
12 PM — Intermediate/Advanced MTB Skills Clinic with The Dirt Disco
1 PM — Live Free and Fly Downhill Race
2:30 PM — Downhill Race Awards
3–4 PM — Jump Jam & Red Bull Bike Whip Off Contest-Awards following
5 PM — Caroga Lake Float & Paddle-Meet at Shermans Beach
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
8:30 AM — Intro to Jumps & Drops Skills Clinic with The Dirt Disco
10 AM — Shredders MTB/ L.L.Bean Kids Skills Clinic
10 AM — Intro to Pecks Hill Trails Group Ride
Meet at Stump City Brewing
11:30 AM LL Bean & Shredders Kids Race on Bandit
11:30 AM — Ride With Big Priv Group Ride
12 PM — Stayin Alive: Beginner MTB Skills Clinic with The Dirt Disco
12:30 PM — Wheelie Lessons with LLBean
2 PM — Gear Raffle Winners Announced
Riders, this one’s for you. Spectators, you’re going to want to be there!
Saturday, August 22 at 3 PM, for the Wheelerville Bike Fest Jump Jam and Red Bull Bike Whip Off. Session the jumps, get creative, throw down your best tricks to battle for the top spots. Both events are a jam style format with a final. Don’t miss this crowd favorite event, this year hosted by BIG JAMES PRIVLEGE Red Bull Bike!
$2,000 TOTAL CASH PURSE!
Top 5 riders in both men and women’s categories take home:
1st — $500
2nd — $250
3rd — $150
4th — $50
5th — $50
Plus, compete for the Red Bull Best Whip Award
Registration is FREE – Want to ride? Sign up! Want to watch? Grab a spot and get ready for the show!
KIDS’ DAY AT WHEELERVILLE!
Sunday, August 23 is all about the next generation of shredders!
Coaches from L.L.Bean and Shredders MTB are teaming up to present a full morning of riding, fun racing, and learning at the Wheelerville Bike Fest on Sunday, August 23.
9:30 AM — Registration
10:00 AM — Kids Skills Clinic
11:00 AM — Kids Race on Bandit
12:30 PM — Wheelie Lessons
Whether they’re just learning to ride or already looking for their next challenge, it’s a great morning to make friends, build confidence, and have some fun at Wheelerville.
**Free and open to kids of all skill levels!