The Chequamegon 40 travels from downtown Hayward, WI over the famed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail and along picturesque trails of varying terrain finishing at the Derksen Family Great Hall in Cable, WI.

AMATEUR COURSE MAP

• Ride with GPS – Age Group Course Map

Aid Stations will be available for all athletes competing in the Amateur Cheq 40.

Locations:

• Gravel Pit Aid Station | Mile 12
• OO Aid Station | Mile 18
• High Point Aid Station | Mile 30

For the safety of our volunteers and our riders, cut-off times have been added to various checkpoints. If you do not make the cut-off time, your number will be pulled and you can choose to be transported via sag vehicle to the finish or ride a short-cut route (after you sign a waiver.) Additionally, any finish time after 6 hours (4:00PM) will be listed as a DNF.

• 11:45 AM – Aid Station 1 – Gravel Pit (Mile 12)
• 12:33 PM – Aid Station 2 – OO (Mile 18)
• 2:15 PM – Aid Station 3 – High Point (Mile 30)
• 4:00 PM – COURSE CUTOFF –  all riders must be complete, anyone not complete at this time will be a DNF

The Sawyer/ Bayfield County communities is excited to welcome the participants of the Chequamegon MTB Festival. Your spirit and dedication to biking inspires our entire community.

• Leave no trace – No garbage, clothing etc., shall be thrown on the course!
• Participants must hold their position for the entirety of the roll-out. Passing or weaving through other participants will result in disqualification without warning.
• No aero bars allowed
  • We understand that aero bars have been seen at this event in the past, but our official stance is that the use of them is prohibited.
  • ANY PARTICIPANTS CAUGHT USING AERO BARS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START THE RACE. IF YOU DO END UP RACING THE EVENT WITH THEM, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
• Helmets must be worn when on the bike, and your chin strap must be buckled
• Support Vehicles/Outside Assistance – You may not accept assistance outside of aid stations or approved spectator areas.
• DNFs must be reported to timing.
• Timing chip (on bike number plate) must attach to the front of the bike. DO NOT wrap your bike plate or your chip will not read.
• DO NOT PASS LEAD MOTORCYCLES.
• THANK THE VOLUNTEERS!

Tech Talk: Parking

Spectator Viewing Location: OO

View Map

Driving directions: Drive north of the start in Hayward on Highway 63. In Seeley, take County Highway OO east to the American Birkebeiner ski trail crossing. Park on the north side of the road in the large lot. You can watch or provide racer support on the north or south side of the trail. Exit the area to the west via County Highway OO back to Seeley.

Tech Talk: Chequamegon 40 Course

As racers gear up for the legendary Chequamegon 40, tire choice becomes key—offering the right balance of speed, grip, and durability across varied terrain. Kenda’s Booster and Rush tires stand out as top picks for this challenging race.

The Booster offers aggressive traction and agile cornering, thanks to its lightweight, high-performance tread—perfect for hardpack and technical sections. Meanwhile, the Rush excels in both fast, hard-packed terrain and wet, muddy conditions. It features a low rolling resistance design with high-void tread and robust sidewall protection, giving riders confident grip even when the course turns sloppy.

What really sets these tires apart: our pro riders have triumphed at Chequamegon riding these very models. Alexey Vermeulen, a standout in the Life Time Grand Prix circuit, relies on the Rush in pro-level endurance races—including this legendary drag-race through Northwoods singletrack.

Whether it’s battling through muddy grass or chasing tight lines through forests, the Booster and Rush offer the performance edge to push harder and finish stronger at Chequamegon.

The Chequamegon 40 travels from downtown Hayward, WI over the famed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail and along picturesque trails of varying terrain finishing at the Derksen Family Great Hall in Cable, WI.

AMATEUR COURSE MAP

• Ride with GPS – Age Group Course Map

Aid Stations will be available for all athletes competing in the Amateur Cheq 40.

Locations:

• Gravel Pit Aid Station | Mile 12
• OO Aid Station | Mile 18
• High Point Aid Station | Mile 30

For the safety of our volunteers and our riders, cut-off times have been added to various checkpoints. If you do not make the cut-off time, your number will be pulled and you can choose to be transported via sag vehicle to the finish or ride a short-cut route (after you sign a waiver.) Additionally, any finish time after 6 hours (4:00PM) will be listed as a DNF.

• 11:45 AM – Aid Station 1 – Gravel Pit (Mile 12)
• 12:33 PM – Aid Station 2 – OO (Mile 18)
• 2:15 PM – Aid Station 3 – High Point (Mile 30)
• 4:00 PM – COURSE CUTOFF –  all riders must be complete, anyone not complete at this time will be a DNF

The Sawyer/ Bayfield County communities is excited to welcome the participants of the Chequamegon MTB Festival. Your spirit and dedication to biking inspires our entire community.

• Leave no trace – No garbage, clothing etc., shall be thrown on the course!
• Participants must hold their position for the entirety of the roll-out. Passing or weaving through other participants will result in disqualification without warning.
• No aero bars allowed
  • We understand that aero bars have been seen at this event in the past, but our official stance is that the use of them is prohibited.
  • ANY PARTICIPANTS CAUGHT USING AERO BARS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START THE RACE. IF YOU DO END UP RACING THE EVENT WITH THEM, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
• Helmets must be worn when on the bike, and your chin strap must be buckled
• Support Vehicles/Outside Assistance – You may not accept assistance outside of aid stations or approved spectator areas.
• DNFs must be reported to timing.
• Timing chip (on bike number plate) must attach to the front of the bike. DO NOT wrap your bike plate or your chip will not read.
• DO NOT PASS LEAD MOTORCYCLES.
• THANK THE VOLUNTEERS!

Tech Talk: Parking

Spectator Viewing Location: OO

View Map

Driving directions: Drive north of the start in Hayward on Highway 63. In Seeley, take County Highway OO east to the American Birkebeiner ski trail crossing. Park on the north side of the road in the large lot. You can watch or provide racer support on the north or south side of the trail. Exit the area to the west via County Highway OO back to Seeley.

Tech Talk: Chequamegon 40 Course

As racers gear up for the legendary Chequamegon 40, tire choice becomes key—offering the right balance of speed, grip, and durability across varied terrain. Kenda’s Booster and Rush tires stand out as top picks for this challenging race.

The Booster offers aggressive traction and agile cornering, thanks to its lightweight, high-performance tread—perfect for hardpack and technical sections. Meanwhile, the Rush excels in both fast, hard-packed terrain and wet, muddy conditions. It features a low rolling resistance design with high-void tread and robust sidewall protection, giving riders confident grip even when the course turns sloppy.

What really sets these tires apart: our pro riders have triumphed at Chequamegon riding these very models. Alexey Vermeulen, a standout in the Life Time Grand Prix circuit, relies on the Rush in pro-level endurance races—including this legendary drag-race through Northwoods singletrack.

Whether it’s battling through muddy grass or chasing tight lines through forests, the Booster and Rush offer the performance edge to push harder and finish stronger at Chequamegon.