Overview.

As Eastern North America’s answer to the popularity of

mountain bike stage races, Crank the Shield is a cycling

odyssey through Ontario’s stunning Canadian Shield country.

As Eastern North America’s answer to the popularity of mountain bike stage races, Crank the Shield is a multi-day cycling odyssey through Ontario’s stunning Canadian Shield country.

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!

A Multi-Day Point-to-Point Adventure, that you don't just ride, you Conquer it!

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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 amazing food over the duration of the event, accommodations, event goodies, great aid stations and some of the best and most rewarding days you will experience on a bike. Riders will also experience some of the best mountain biking Eastern Canada has to offer!