Who We Are
The Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) is a leading non-profit mountain bike advocacy organization in the Duluth/Superior Twin Ports Area of Minnesota and Wisconsin. COGGS was established in 1994 as a nonprofit 501-c3 organization. We are committed to sustainable trail development, equitable trail access across the Twin Ports, and to developing a welcoming outdoor recreational culture by promoting opportunities, education, programming, partnerships, and healthy outdoor fun.
Our trail network was recognized by IMBA as a Gold Level Ride Center, one of only six on the planet. A lot of people, and a lot of hard work, helped us get here. Our trails are multi-use, free and open to everyone to use.
Our Mission
COGGS is dedicated to developing and maintaining world-class mountain biking opportunities for all in the Twin Ports.
Vision
COGGS is a leading mountain biking advocacy organization committed to sustainable trail development, equitable trail access across the Twin Ports, and to developing a welcoming outdoor recreational culture by promoting opportunities, education, programming, partnerships, and healthy outdoor fun.
Duluth, MN - A Recreational Mecca
Duluth MN is a four-season city with 11,000 acres of green space alongside Lake Superior, With over 100 parks and miles and miles of trails, Duluth is a mecca for outdoor recreation and exploration. Find out more at https://duluthmn.gov/parks/
129 Parks
11,000 acres of green space
6,834 acres of City parkland
10 miles paved, and 16 miles gravel accessible trail
38 miles (61k) of cross-country ski trail
Over 150 miles of natural surface hiking trail
100+ miles of bike-optimized single-track trail
COGGS Organization
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Annual Membership Meeting Presentation
Financials
For other information about our non-profit organization contact: executivedirector@coggs.com