January 17, 2026 - Crank the Shield, presented by Scott, is a multi-day cycling odyssey through Ontario’s stunning Algoma/Canadian Shield country and offers a unique experience to riders from across North America.

With a new Mountain Climb challenge for Stage 1, and even MORE new singletrack for Stages 2 and 3, you won’t wanna miss Ontario’s only legendary 3-day MTB stage race!

People travel from all across North America to be a part of those who hold the honour of Cranking The Shield. Crank participants describe the courses as the best they have ever ridden anywhere!

Crank the Shield offers a unique experience to riders from across North America. This is Eastern North America’s most challenging and popular mountain bike stage race that combines the option of amazing food over the duration of the event, cabin accommodations, baggage transport, event goodies, great aid stations and some of the best and most rewarding days you will experience on a bike.

For the best CRANK experience, choose to stay and dine with us at Stokely Creek Lodge, Camp or RV, or pay a little extra and book yourself a room at Stokely Creek!

The popular Ride/Race Only option is back; you may choose to stay at the host hotel, Holiday Inn, Camp nearby or use one of the many lodges/ Airbnb’s in the area!

Superfly has done a lot of the work for you, and under the Accommodations section of the website you’ll see a big list of options!

Don’t delay! Make CRANK a part of your 2026 MTB season today!

Registration, accommodation and info here.