Annual mountain bike fundraiser held at the John Muir trails in Southeastern Wisconsin. Proceeds support trail maintenance and development.
Overall Finishers: The top 3 male and female finishers in the 33, 22, 11 and 5 mile events earn a unique custom award. The Fall Color Festival logo is burned into wood planks with the bark on both sides. The planks are made from basswood, which is the best wood for successful wood burning.
Age Groups: 1st place male and female finishers in their age group earns a custom 2.25 inch die struck medallion with raised FCF logo. Age Groups: 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
5 Mile Event: 11-14 and everyone 10 and younger.
Bring the entire family. There is an exciting children's ride and activity tent that includes face painting and other fun and creative activities. There is also a parent / child tag-team event.
What's a festival without food? Coffee and bakery items will be available from Joy Ride Cafe. Food Trucks and Avant Cycle Cafe will keep you fed. There will be a beer garden along with non-alcoholic beverages available to purchase. We will have plenty of FREE bottled water to keep you hydrated.
Limited edition T-Shirts, 16oz Beer Glass Cans, 16oz Pint Glasses (both glass and unbreakable food- grade silicone that is BPA-free), stickers and other gear.
Wheel and Sprocket will be there to assist you with any mechanical problems you might have. Look for their support tent near the parking lot at John Muir.
Wisconsin Bike Patrol will be at our event. Wisconsin Bike Patrol consists of dedicated volunteers partnering with land mangers, landowners, event promoters and emergency personnel to assist event participants in the case they need specialized EMS support.
The Fall Color Festival would not be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers. With that in mind, please consider volunteering. Your good deeds will be rewarded with a raffle ticket, t-shirt, and lunch.
Parking–Help direct vehicles into parking spaces
Registration–Help get bike plate numbers to riders
Timing–Assist timing company at Start / Finish area
On Course–Guide riders onto correct loop
Children’s Tent–Help with activities