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Inside Event listings December 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 January 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 February. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 April. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 July. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Sept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Oct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Info for you Drive Your Bike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Keep Your Bike Ready to Ride. . . . . . . . . . 78 Walk! Bike! Fun!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Buying a Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Bike Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Saddles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Right Bike for Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Proper Helmet Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 BikeMN & LCI Educators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Rules of the Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Resources TC Bike Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 TC Mountain Biking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 TC Tourism Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 SE MN Tourism Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 SW MN Tourism Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 WC MN Tourism Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 NW MN Tourism Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 NE MN Tourism Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 National and State Resources . . . . . . . . 145 Twin City Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Bike Clubs and Racing Teams. . . . . . . . . 145 Iowa Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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Minnesota Maps Metro Northeast Stillwater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maplewood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Roseville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Metro Northwest TC Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Isanti/Cambridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Minneapolis NW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Plymouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Golden Valley/St Louis Park . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Metro Southwest Waconia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Minnetonka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Eden Prairie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Shakopee/Prior Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Edina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Metro Southeast Burnsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lakeville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Apple Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Eagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Inver Grove Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Hastings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Iowa Southeast MN Cannon Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Northfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Faribault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Winona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Root River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Rochester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Albert Lea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Southwest MN Worthington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Hutchinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Willmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Northwest MN St Cloud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Wobegon Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Alexandria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Fargo/Morehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Brainerd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Heartland Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Roseau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Northeast MN Grand Rapids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Mesabi Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Duluth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Silver bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Cook Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Des Moines - Clive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Des Moines -Ankeny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Ames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Raccoon Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Council Bluffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 T Bone Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Iowa City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Quad Cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Cedar Rapids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Dubuque -So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Dubuque- No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Cedar Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Waverly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Decorah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Prairie Springs Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Si oux City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Western Wisconsin Chippewa Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 LaCrosse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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December Dec 30 Fat Tire Monday

Arrowwood Resort 5 p.m. Alexandria, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

January Jan 1 Brrrrmidji New Year’s Bike Ride

Cabin Coffee House –Downtown Bemidji, MN Recreational

Your Bike Shop in Hopkins www.tonkacycleandski.com

Jan 5 Norpine Fat Bike Classic

Great Lakes Fatbike Series Lutsen Resort - Lutsen, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 6 Framed Bikes Pre-Loppet

Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolis, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 7 Fat Tire Monday

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Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide 2019

Peter’s Powdering Parka-Peter’s Resort Glenwood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 9 Fat Wednesday Fat Bike Races

Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

January Jan 9 Fat Wednesday Night Rides

Penn Cycle Minnetonka Minnetonka, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 12 Snow Crush Fat Bike Race

River Bend Nature Center Faribault, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 12 Freezer Burn Fat Bike Race

Springvale County Park Cambridge, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 12 Cruisin’ Craft Beer & Film

Festival

Weber Center for the Performing Arts La Crosse, WI Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 12 Frozen Gnome 2019 Fatbike

Challenge

Barley John’s Brewing Company New Richmond, WI Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 12-13 St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra

St. Croix State Park Hinckley, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 14 Fat Tire Monday

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Spruce Hill Billy-Spruce Hill Park Miltona, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 16 Fat Wednesday Night Rides

Penn Cycle Minnetonka Minnetonka, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 16 Fat Wednesday Bike Races

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January

Jan 19 Get Phat With Pat Race #1

Jan 27 Iowa Bike Expo

River Bottoms Mountain Bike Trail Bloomington, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

Hyvee Event Center Des Moines, IA Bike Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Jan 19 Frosted Fatty

Jan 27 RAGBRAI Announcement Party

Jan 19 QBP Fat Bike Rennet

Jan 28 Fat Tire Monday

Jan 20 Cold Catfish Cup

Jan 28-30 Arrowhead 135

Spirit Mountain Duluth MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Highland Park Reserve Bloomington, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Carver Lake Park Woodbury, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 21 Fat Tire Monday

Nelson Mooner-Trailhead Nelson, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 23 Fat Wednesday Night Rides

Penn Cycle Minnetonka Minnetonka, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

Hyvee Event Center Des Moines, IA Route Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Arrowwood Resort Alexandria, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Ski/shoe/Fat Bike 135 miles International Falls, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jan 30 Fat Wednesday Night Rides

Penn Cycle Minnetonka Minnetonka, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 30 Fat Wednesday Bike Races

Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

Jan 23 Fat Wednesday Bike Races

Jan 30 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Off Road Cycling

Jan 26 Get Phat with Pat Race #2

QBP (Quality Bicycle Products) Bloomington, MN Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook River Bottoms Mountain Bike Trail Bloomington, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Jan 27 B-B-Brrr Winter Classic

Wildflower Grove Park Fargo, ND Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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February Feb 2 45NRTH Whiteout

Cuyuna Country Recreation Area Ironton, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

February

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Feb 2 Fired Up Fat Bike Tour

The Jewel Golf Club Lake City, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 2 Stupor Bowl 22 presented by

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One On One Bicycle Studio Minneapolis, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Feb 2 BRR (Bike Ride to Rippey)

Historic Hotel Pattee Perry, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 2 Frosty Buns Winter Warrior

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Eagle Lodge Janesville, IA Duathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 3 Penn Cycle Fat Tire Loppet

Theodore Wirth Park to Uptown Minneapolis, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 3 Penn Cycle Puoli Fat Tire Loppet

Uptown Minneapolis, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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February Feb 4 Fat Tire Monday

Barsness Bobsled-Park Glenwood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 6

Fat Wednesday Night Rides

February Feb 10

Twin Cities Bike Swap

National Sports Center Blaine, MN Bike Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 10 Fat Bike Vasaloppet

Penn Cycle Minnetonka Minnetonka, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

Lake Mora Mora, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Feb 6 Fat Wednesday Bike Races

Feb 10 Lax-Fat: Fight the Fat Man

Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

Myrick Park La Crosse, WI Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

Feb 6 Kyle’s Bikes Mountain Bike Ride

Feb 11 Fat Tire Monday

North Sycamore Trailhead Johnston, IA Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Carlos Cruz-Carlos State Park Carlos, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Feb 9 Fatbike Frozen 40-February 9,

Feb 13

Fat Wednesday Bike Races

Elm Creek Singletrack Champlin, MN Of Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Feb 16

Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon

2019

Feb 9

Ham Lake Snow Bowl

Ham Lake Park Ham Lake, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 9 Snow Bomb Fat Bike Race/Ride

Holzinger Lodge Winona, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Feb 9 Iowa Gravel/Bike Expo party

Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt Cedar Falls, IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Feb 9 Frosty Buns Fat Bike Race

George Wyth State Park Waterloo, IA Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Camp Manito-wish YMCA Boulder Junction, WI Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 16 Ely Skinny-Fat

Hidden Valley Recreation Area Ely, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook Feb 16 Fat Forest Fourteen

Forest History Center Grand Rapids, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 16 2019 Lake Macbride Fat Tire

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Lake Macbride State Park Solon, IA Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Feb 18 Fat Tire Monday

Knee Deep-KRP Visitors Center Kensington, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 20 Fat Wednesday Bike Races

Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

July 4, 2019

Feb 23 Fat Bike Blitz

Pebble Creek Golf Course Becker, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 23 Iron Challenge

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Stewartville, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Feb 27 Fat Wednesday Fat Bike Races

Keller Lake Park Maplewood, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

March March 2

2019 Strider Snow Cup

Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area Burnsville, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website March 3 Northland Fat Bike Rally

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Hiawatha Bicycling Club

Lake Bemidji State Park Bemidji, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website March 8-9 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie

Great Hall Birkie Trailhead Hayward, WI Snow Bike Event . . . . . . . . . . Website March 8-10 Midwest Bicycle Show & Sales

Alliant Energy Center Madison, WIvv Bike Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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13 Hampton Inn & Suites Lino Lakes (763) 746-7999 14 AmericInn Hotel & Suites of Mounds View - Mermaid (763) 786-2000

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20 Country Inn & Suites (651) 784-6000 21 Hilton Garden Inn 1(877) 746-7384 22 Hampton Inn North & Event Center 1(877) 233-3194

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Conveniently located in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, stay and ride your bicycle in the nine ‘Gateway communities while visiting. Bike the Mississippi River Trail or any of hundreds of miles of designated paved trails in the area. If you like bike racing check out the Velodrome at the National Sports Center. The Twin Cities Gateway is a memorable place to “play and stay” especially when you combine your adventure with the nature centers, parks and fun.

Lyric Arts Main Street Stage A

This theatre has a full season of musicals, plays, and music events 420 E. Main Street, Anoka 763-422-1838 WEBSITE

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After your ride catch, a show put on by the members of Mounds View theatre troupe 2425 Long Lake Road, New Brighton 651-638-2139 WEBSITE

Banfill Locke Center The heart of Anoka is perfect for every shopper whether you’re looking For the Arts for clothes, décor, gifts, or antiques H Supporting artists and writers the WEBSITE center offers classes and displays their works, in the spacious gallery rooms National Sports Center 6666 E River Rd, Fridley Cycling Velodrome 763-574-1850 WEBSITE C The world’s largest amateur sports facility with soccer and hockey, the center Anoka County Parks is also home to the Velodrome track created I In the western half of the Twin City for amateur races and Olympic training Gateway, in Anoka County, you will 1700 105th Ave. N. E., Blaine also find several more parks that connect 763-785-5600 WEBSITE to the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) and several other paved trails systems. Fogerty Arena WEBSITE D Known as the “Ice House,” this is a great place learn how to curl at the Ramsey County Parks Four Seasons Curling Club J On the eastern side of the Twin City 9250 Lincoln St. N.E., Blaine Gateway visitors can enjoy outdoor 763-780-3328 WEBSITE recreation in 14 parks with more than 50 North Star Commuter Rail miles of paved trails and sidewalks WEBSITE E The rail line with scheduled runs from Minneapolis to Big Lake makes Springbrook Nature Center multi-modal bike rides easy stops in K Nestled within the northwest corner Fridley, Coon Rapids, and Anoka of Fridley you will find a 127-acre WEBSITE nature preserve and interpretive learning Fridley Historical Center center. F Stop in on your ride and take a walk 100 85th Ave NW in the local museum to learn more 763-572-3588 WEBSITE about the history of the Fridley community 611 Mississippi St. N.E., Fridley 763-571-0120 WEBSITE Find locations on map on page 20-21 B

Where to Stay

With 22 lodging properties to choose from, TC Gateway provides travelers with high quality, high value, and your trusted hotel brands. WEBSITE

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Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in the TC. Gateway WEBSITE

March March 16 Balsam Basher Fat Tire Bike

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Korkki Nordic Ski Center Duluth, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website March 23-24 e bike Challenge

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Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN Bike Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website March 30 Twin Cities Bike Club Swap

Hopkins VFW Post #425 Hopkins, MN Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Thursday-Sunday

Fully supported bicycle tour featuring exceptional cycling, picturesque communities and GREAT FUN!

www.scscbiketour.com April 29 May 1 Bike+Walk MN

Conference

April April 1 -30

June 26-30, 2019

30 Days of Biking

A movement by pt Bike Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook April 4-7 Wheel and Sprocket Bike Expo

Wisconsin State Fair Park West Allis, WI Bike Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

April 20-21 Iowa Wind and Rock

St Josephs Catholic Church Winterset, IA Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website April 27 Earth Day Gravel Grinder!

DoubleTree Hotel Rochester Rochester, MN Events Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

May May 4

Lakeville-Milltown-Lakeville

Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe Lakeville, MN Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 4 Fulton Gran Fondo

Fulton NE MPLS Production Brewery Minneapolis, MN Timed Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Imminent Brewing Northfield, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook

May 4 MADCO 100

April 28 Miesville FiftySix

May 7 St. Croix Valley Woolly

Jack Ruhr Stadium Miesville, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Madison County, IA Grave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Woolly Trail Network St Croix Falls, WI Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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May 8 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

May 18 Alexander 380

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

May 18 Root River Triathlon

(W.O.W.)

Rick Anderson’s 11th Annual Bike Sale

May 11

Spring Valley, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Nature Center Houstan, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Superior Service Center Apple Valley Charity Bike Sale . . . . . . . . . Website

May 18 Malanzo/Almanzo/Royal 162

May 11 Cyclo de Mayo

May 18 White Deer Triathlon

Des Moines, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 15 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

(W.O.W.)

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 17 Mayor’s Bike Ride ???

Goat Ridge Brewing Co. Willmar, Spicer & New London, MN Recreationa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Spring Valley, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Boulder Junction Community Center Boulder Junction, WI Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 18 Malanzo/Almanzo/Royal 162

Spring Valley, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 18 Tour DE Water

Efficiency Detectives and Island City Brewery Lake Lodge Winona, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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May May 18 Tour DE Water

Efficiency Detectives and Island City Brewery Lake Lodge Winona, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 19

ALS Bike Trek MN

Big Marine Park Reserve St Croix, MN Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 19 Bike MS: Twin Cities Ride

Surly Brewing Company Minneapolis, MN Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 19 White Deer Triathlon

Boulder Junction Community Center Boulder Junction, Wi Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Welcome to Polk County Wisconsin

HOME OF TWO STATE TRAILS The 47-mile Gandy Dancer Trail and the 14-mile Stower Seven Lakes Trail

OUR BEAUTIFUL TRAILS FEATURE: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Easy access Crushed limestone surfaces Quaint towns every few miles Bird watchers paradise Events along the trails Scenic trail vistas of nearby lakes & bridges FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STOWER SEVEN LAKES TRAIL, VISIT:

www.amerywisconsin.org

FOR INFORMATION ON BOTH TRAILS OR A FREE VISITORS GUIDE WITH MAPS AND ACCOMMODATIONS:

www.polkcountytourism.com

800.222.7655

Polk County Information Center Gandy Dancer Trailhead

May 22 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

(W.O.W.)

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 25 Apple and Kid’s Duathlon

Sartell Middle School Sartell, MN Kid’s Duathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 25 Le Grand Du Nord

Coast Guard parking lot Grand Marais, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook May 26 Leinenkugel’s Chippewa

Irvine Park Chippewa Falls, WI Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website May 29 W.O.W. Rides

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

June June 1 Twin Cities Tour de Cure

Boom Island Minneapolis, MN Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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An exciting bike destination for all ages. Waconia, with its lake front view, features many parks, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, wineries, breweries and a distillery. Located just west of Minneapolis, Waconia offers miles of scenic gravel and paved country roads, with easy access to the Dakota, LRT and Luce Line trails. Make it a weekend! www.DestinationWaconia.org/

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Located 30-miles west of the Twin Cities, Waconia is beautiful lake destination with miles of scenic paved bicycle trails and road touring opportunities around the picturesque routes here. When not riding, you will find sprawling a greenery of wineries, breweries, distilleries and trendy shops overlooking their namesake lake, in the downtown area. So bring your bike and spend a day, a weekend, or several days exploring Waconia.

Carver County Historical Society

Deardorff Orchards and Parley Lake Wines.

history of the county Carver County 555 West First Street Waconia, MN 55387 (952) 442-4234 WEBSITE

Stop in an see what’s new, with several resident artists there to present an inspiration 44 West Main Street 952-442-4499 WEBSITE B

Bring a friend, grab a glass, and enjoy the perfect blend of art and wine entwined 8280 Parley Lake Road WEBSITE

The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC)

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being a nationally recognized arts community by working together with local business, government, education, individuals and community-based organizations 7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria 952-443-3200 WEBSITE

AmericInn of Waconia D

550 Cherry Drive 952-442-8787 WEBSITE

Waconia Inn & Suites E

301 East Frontage Rd 952-442-5147 WEBSITE

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Waconia’s Wines & Brewers

After your ride check out the vintners, brewers, and distillers of Waconia as they build their latest creations and award-winning products WEBSITE

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail G

On the north end of Lake Waconia this paved trail offers a spectacular view of Lake Minnetonka and follows the route of the former Dakota Rail Corridor. From Wayzata, in Hennepin County, the 25 miles of paved trail extends west to Lester Prairie WEBSITE

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A well-maintained, paved trail creates a loop on both the eastern and western sections of the park, with a connecting link in the central part of the park. The trail travels through the park’s big woods and along the many marshes. The trail connects to Lowry Nature Center, Lake Auburn Campground and the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail. 7400 Grimm Rd WEBSITE

Lake Waconia Regional Park

On the east end of the city, this county park currently offers a swimming beach, playground, and a picnic shelter. 8170 Paradise Lane WEBSITE

Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in and around Waconia WEBSITE

June June 1 Tour de Pepin

Hok-Si-La Park Lake City, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 1

Tour of Lakes

June 1

Extreme ND Klassic

June 1

Bayshore to Lakeshore Century

Crosby/Ironton High School Crosby, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Solem Lutheran Church Hawley, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Bay Care Clinic Greenbay, WI Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 2 Buffalo Triathlon

Sturges Park Buffalo, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Over 200 miles of trails in the Twin Cities. – maps online – 763.559.9000 • ThreeRiversParks.org

Close to the Mesabi Trail

June 5 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

(W.O.W.)

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 7 Caramel Roll Ride

Lake Wobegon Trail Albany, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 7-9

Bike MS: MS 150 Ride

Century College White Bear Lake, MN Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Spacious Accommodations 17th Street Grill

Complimentary Breakfast Grand Splash

June 8 Regatta Bike Ride

Centennial Park Worthington, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

144 SE 17th Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218.326.2600

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June 8 Liberty Triathlon

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve Rockford, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 8 Pedal Chichaqua Valley Trail

Downtown Bondurant, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 8-9 Trinona Triathlon

Lake Winona Winona, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 9 Luce Line Loops Bike Ride

Crow River Winery Hutchinson, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

June 12 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

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Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 14-16 Black Hills Fat Tire Festival

Founders Park Rapid City, SD Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Jun 14-21 Tour of Minnesota

Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Virginia, Ely and back Grand Rapids Mult-Day Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website See ad on page 19 for more details

June 15 Bike Bemidji: Loop the Lake

Festival

Sanford Event Center Bemidji, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 15 Lady Slipper Nature Ride

Lake Wobegon Trail Avon, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 15 Dam 2 Dam Ride

June 11-16 North Star Bicycle Festival June 12 St. Paul Riverfront Time Trial

St. Paul Grand Ave. Criterium June 13 Cannon Falls Road Race June 14 Uptown MPLS Criterium June 15 N. Mankato Road Race June 16 Stillwater Criterium

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Le Bourget Park Little Falls, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 15

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Raccoon River Valley Trail Waukee, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 15 Horribly Hilly Hundreds

Blue Mound State Park Blue Mounds, WI Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

June June 15 Believe In Me Bike Ride

Greater Rochester Rotary Rochester, MN Recreational Road & Gravel Website

Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

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Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 21 Tri-4-Health Triathlon

JCC High School (Kids and adults) Jackson, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 21-23 Bike the Border

Burlington, ND Multi-day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 22 Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride

Todd Park Austin, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website June 22

Tour de Cure Iowa Ride

Lifetime Athelete Urbandale, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Let’s Ride! Mark your calendar for the 2019

BikeMN fundraising rides!

July 7 in St. Cloud Sept. 8 in Saint Paul area tourofsaints.com bikeclassic.org

Oct. 6 in Mankato bikeriverramble.org

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A A resource resource for for exploring exploring Minnesota’s Minnesota’s scenic scenic bike bike trails trails

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COLON CANCER AWARENESS 25 Mile Ride or 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, September 8, 2019 Veterans Memorial Park • Richfield, MN Ride the scenic course along the Mississippi River!

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1 Residence Inn by Mariott Minneapolis / Edina 3400 Edinborough Way https://www.marriott.com/hotels/tr avel/ms 952-893-9300 www.marriott.com 2 Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave S. https://www.edinamn.gov/158/Edinborou 952-833-9540 www.edinamn.gov/158/Edinborough-Park 3 Wooden Hill Brewing Co 7421 Bush Lake Rd 952-960-9663 https://woodenhillbrewing.com/beers/ https://woodenhillbrewing.com/beers/ 4 Centennial Lakes Park 7499 France Ave S. https://www.edinamn.gov/154/Centen 952-833-9580 https://www.edinamn.gov/154/Centennial-Lakes-Park 5 Galleria 69th Street & France Ave. https://www.galleriaedina.com/ 952-925-4321 https://www.galleriaedina.com/ 6 The Westin Edina Galleria 3201 Galleria http://www.westinedinagalleria.com/ 952-567-5000 http://www.westinedinagalleria.com/ Southdale Shopping Center 7 10 Southdale Center 952-925-7874 http://www.simon.com/mall/southdale-ce http://www.simon.com/mall/southdale-center 8 Homewood Suites by Hilton Edina Minneapolis 66th & York 952-926-0224 http://www.homewardsuitessbyhilton.com 9 Edina Aquatic Center 4300 W 66th St. https://www.edinamn.gov/156/Aquatic-Center 952-833-9560 https://www.edinamn.gov/156/Aquatic-Center 10 Edina Art Center rt-Cent https://www.edinamn.gov/150/A 4701 W 64th St. 952-903-5780 https://www.edinamn.gov/150/Art-Center 11 Edina Library https://www.hclib.org/edina 5280 Grandview Square 952-543-6325 https://www.hclib.org/edina 12 50th & France http://50thandfrance.com/ 50th Street & France Avenue 952-922-1524 http://50thandfrance.com/

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Edina is the perfect place to visit while enjoying the paved trails here in the Twin Cities. Located in the south metro, on the new Nine Mile Creek Trail system, discover hundreds of miles of scenic trails and attractions throughout the metro. For your next bike adventure use the following information to plan your Edina experience.

Edina Historical Center A

The site includes two restored historic buildings: the one-room Cahill School built in 1864 and the Minnehaha Grange Hall built in 1879 4918 Eden Ave. (Frank Tupa Park) 612-928-4577 WEBSITE Edina Mill Site (Williams Park) One of the first gristmills built B on the Minnehaha Creek, a settlement soon sprang and was named Edina, for Edinburgh, Scotland West 50th St. and Browndale Ave. WEBSITE

Edina Creamery

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50th & France

A unique collection of shops with D a flair for the arts includes dining and theater in a downtown setting 952-922-1524 WEBSITE

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Edina Art Center

A fun family-friendly stop, the gallery showcases solo and group exhibitions including garden art, pottery, metal art, paintings, clothing and more 4701 W. 64th St. 952-903-5780 WEBSITE

Westin Edina Galleria H

3201 Galleria 952-567-5000

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Centennial Lakes Park

The perfect activity after your bike ride is the parks 18-hole, putting golf course or a walk around the 10-acre 7499 France Ave. South 952-833-9580 WEBSITE

Residence Inn by Marriott

3400 Edinborough Way 952-893-9300 WEBSITE

Edinborough Park

Full of lush plantings and always 70 degrees, this completely enclosed public recreation facility offers free music, dance, theater, and visual arts programs inside their amphitheater 7700 York Ave. South 952-833-9540 WEBSITE

waterpark features multiple slides, sprays Nine Mile Creek Trail fountains, and an Olympic-sized step-in L 7499 France Ave. South pool 952-833-9580 WEBSITE 4300 W. 66th St. Wooden Hill Brewing Co 952-833-9560 WEBSITE M Taproom & kitchen at Edinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Homewood Suites by Hilton craft brewery F 6600 York Ave. South 7421 Bush Lake Rd. 952-926-0224 WEBSITE 952-960-9663 WEBSITE

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Parks In Edina to Visit

A first-ring suburb, Edina has more than 40 parks offering playground equipment, picnic areas, walking paths and more for your enjoyment 952-826-0367 WEBSITE

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Where To Eat In Edina

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in Edina WEBSITE

The home of the Mall of America (MOA), Bloomington, MN is the perfect place to bring your bike when visiting. When you are not shopping enjoy the mountain bike trail along the Minnesota River or ride the miles of connecting paved trails throughout the Twin Cities. When not riding, along with the 520 stores in the MOA to visit, learn something new at one of the many museums, attactions or points of interest when visiting Bloomington.

Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center

Gideon Pond House

F A centerpiece at Pond-Dakota

Discover the mystical legacy of freemasonry that has greatly influenced Minnesota history 11411 Masonic Home Drive 952-948-6500 WEBSITE

Mission Park, step back in time at this historic home, see what life was like in the early pioneer days 401 E 104th St. 952-563-8877 WEBSITE

beautiful garden makes the ideal bike destination to contemplate life 9700 France Ave. South 952-358-8145 WEBSITE

Normandale Japanese Garden The MSP Aircraft Viewing Area B On Bloomington’s Westside, the

Bloomington Historical Museum C

The museum offers historical knowledge and information of the city, the county, and State of Minnesota 10200 Penn Ave. South 952-881-4114 WEBSITE

Aristry D

The Bloomington Center for the Arts offers two theaters showcasing a lineup of performances, with galleries and classes 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd. 952-563-8575 WEBSITE

Hyland Lake Park Reserve E

A great destination in the city, the park will give you a chance to get close to nature when hiking or biking the trails 10145 Bush Lake Rd 763-694-7687 WEBSITE

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Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in Bloomington WEBSITE

The space provides spectacular views of aircraft takeoffs and landings Cargo Rd. WEBSITE

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge H

An easy commute by bike from your hotel, this Urban Wildlife Refuges and Vistors Center offers many hiking and mountain biking trails along the Minnesota River from Bloomington to Henderson. 3815 American Blvd. East 952-854-5900 WEBSITE

Northwest Airlines History Centre

East of the Mall of America this

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Northwest Airlines with rotating photos and displays showing its history 8101 34th Ave. South #100 100 952-698-4478 WEBSITE

Historic Fort Snelling

Overlooking the Mississippi River, it’s an easy bike ride to learn the stories of the military fort and people who change the landscape 200 Tower Ave. 612-726-1171 WEBSITE

Where to Stay

With many lodging properties to choose from, the area around Bloomington provides visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands across conveniently located across the city.

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June June 26-30 Swiss Cheese & Spotted

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Spring Green, WI Multi-Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website http://www.scscbiketour.com/ See ad on page 23 for more details

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Tour D’Amico

D’Amico & Sons Golden Valley, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website See ad on page 19 for more details

July 4 Watermelon Ride

Incarnation Lutheran Church Shoreview, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 7 Tour of Saints

A heavenly ride St Joseph, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 10 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

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Fountain Park Albert Lea, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Log House Landing Scandia, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 14-20

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On the southern edge of the Twin Cities and close to many attractions Lakeville is a family-friendly destination for bicycling. With more than 30 miles of paved trails, a new premier mountain bike trail system and several great road routes, both visitors and residents alike will find plenty of safe riding opportunities around Lakeville.

A championship18 hole golf course 8075 Lucerne Blvd Lakeville, WEBSITE

Emagine Lakeville

B A 21 screen movie theater featuring the MONSTER SCREEN 20653 Keokuk Ave, Lakeville, 952-985-5324 WEBSITE

Ritter Farm Park C

A huge natural environment/ wildlife refuge for birding, hiking,and picnics over 130 birds species identified here 19300 Ritter Trail Lakeville WEBSITE

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Lakeville Brewing Company

H A local brewpub to enjoy great craft beers and more 8790 Upper 208th St W 952-469-2739 WEBSITE

Historic Downtown Lakeville

A wide array of specialty shops Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville 952-985-0517 WEBSITE

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A 50’s style ice cream shop check out their lunch specials 20885 Holyoke Ave 952-469-1543 WEBSITE

Angry Inch Brewing

Full-flavored, malt-forward beer D This new 5-mile single track trail K for anyone’s palate has loops for all levels 20841 Holyoke Ave WEBSITE Trailhead at Casperson Park at Lakeville Historical 19720 Juno Trail WEBSITE

Antlers Park & Beach E

12 acres on beautiful Lake Marion 9470 201st Street West Lakeville, WEBSITE

Fur-Ever Wild

F A farm that interacts with wildlife 10132 235th St W, Lakeville, 612-467-9653 WEBSITE

Lakeville Arts Center G

Offering art, theater and a festival 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville 952-985-4640 WEBSITE

Society

L Gain a glimpse of Lakeville’s past

20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, 952-469-0373 WEBSITE

Valley Lake Park & Beach

M Other activities here include biking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, playground along with the swimming beach. 16050 Garrett Path Lakeville WEBSITE Find locations on map on page 56-57

Where To Eat In Lakeville With so many great places to eat in Lakeville after your ride you’ll have a tough decision to make WEBSITE

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July Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

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Donald Ferguson Forest Area Two Harbors, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 21-26 Ride the Iron Trail

Duluth, MN Multi-Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 21 UCare Tri-Loppet

Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolis, MN Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 22-30 RAGBRAI

To be announced Jan, 26th A ride across Iowa Multi-Day Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 24 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

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Memorial Park Stadium Montgomery, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website July 31 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

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Minnetonka, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Aug 4-8 Tour Du UP

Central U.P. Rapid River, MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website (See ad on page 52 for more details )

Aug 7 Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Salem Hills Mountain Biking Park

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This championship-level 18 hole disc golf course is a challenge that makes its way through the wooded hillside 2800 70th St East WEBSITE

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Offering biking/hiking trails in an area with natural scenery and wildlife 2810 70th St East WEBSITE

Offering the popular sports of golf and soccer together 1850 70th Street East 651-457-3667 WEBSITE

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As the Mississippi River flows south from the Twin Cities, you will find Hastings, a historic Minnesota river town full of fun thing to do while riding your bike. By bicycle explore the communities famous 10-mile Loop, the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) or take the Point Douglas Trail into Wisconsin. Here are just a few things you will discover.

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Carpenter Nature Center C

Located on the scenic St. Croix River, the nature center protects 425 acres of wildlife habitat and is open year round to provide many educational opportunities in birding 12805 St. Croix Trail 651-437-4359 WEBSITE

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Along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, spend an hour or full a day exploring the wonderful array of shops and dining establishments here WEBSITE

The Historic Hastings Walking Tour E

With 57 historic sites to visit by foot or bike, visitors will enjoy a glimpse into the building Hastings past. On a self-guided tour, you will see historic homes and estates; commercial buildings and landmarks that help build the city WEBSITE

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Spiral Brewery

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Drive Your Bike -

Minnesota has dozens of League Cycling Instructors (LCI) who teach classes across the state. From short lunch sessions to the nine hour Traffic Skills 101, the core message is the same. . Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. FOLLOW THE LAW Your safety and the image of bicyclists depend on you. You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs, ride with traffic and use the rightmost lane that serves your destination. BE PREDICTABLE Make your intentions clear to motorists and other road users. Ride in a straight line and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swerve between parked cars. Signal turns, and check behind you well before turning or changing lanes. BE VISIBLE Ride where drivers can see you; wear bright clothing. Use a front white Photo courtesy of John Hardy light, red rear light and reflectors at night or when visibility is poor. Make eye contact with drivers. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ride on sidewalks. THINK AHEAD Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians and other bicyclists will do. Watch for turning vehicles and ride outside the door zone of parked cars. Look out for debris, potholes and utility covers. Cross railroad tracks at right angles. RIDE READY Check tires for sufficient air, brakes are working, chain runs smoothly and quick release wheel levers are closed. Carry repair and emergency supplies. Always wear a helmet.

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August

May to September, find the racing fast, furious and exciting fun for the whole family!

Aug 14 Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Aug 16-18 Red Ribbon Ride

Twin Cities to Duluth, MN Charity Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Aug 17 Gitchi-Gami Trail Ride

Gooseberry Falls State Park Two Harbors, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Aug 17 Tour de Pines

Itasca State Park Park Rapids, MN Recreationa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website (See ad on page 15 for more details)

Aug 18 Top of the World Bicycle Tour

Melby Park Whitehall, WIisconson Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

Aug 21

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Aug 24 Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bacon Ride: Part DEUX

Northland Arboretum Brainerd, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Aug 28

W.O.W. Rides

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Aug 30 Sept 2

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Tips From

Like any other mechanical device, your bicycle needs routine maintenance to ensure it’s safe to ride when you need it. Here are a few tips to put you on the right track!

Tip 1: Stay Away from the Hose Every moving part on your bicycle needs lubrication to function properly. A hose forces water in and lubricant out, leaving your bicycle susceptible to corrosion and excess wear. Instead, fill a bucket with warm, soapy water (Dawn dish detergent works well) and use a large sponge or washcloth to clean all the parts of your bicycle. From top to bottom rinse it all off with fresh water, and let the bicycle air dry.

Tip 2: Focusing on the Drivetrain If you have a particularly dirty drivetrain (the gears, chain and the little pulley wheels on your derailleur) and want to get it sparkling you will need the following: • Degreaser • A stiff bristled brush • Rubber gloves • Protective eyewear

Tip 3: Reapply Lubricant Now that the bicycle is clean, reapply lubricant. The only places that need lube are the chain and possibly cables. Step 1: To lube the chain, prop your bicycle up so you can freely backpedal. While backpedaling, coat the chain evenly with lubricant. Step 2: Once the chain is well lubricated, fold a rag around the chain, backpedal, and remove all the excess lubricant you can (the chain will feel almost dry to the touch). Note: If you feel you need to lube the cables, apply lubricant in small doses, where the cable enters the housing. Cycle the gears, or squeeze the brakes until capillary action transports the lube into the cable housing.

Having a clean and properly lubricated bicycle is essential to making sure your bike is ready to go when you’re ready to ride.

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September

In Suppor t of AMPERS - Diverse R adio for Minnesota's Communities

Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

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Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 7

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Lake Wobegon Trail Sauk Centre, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Sept 7 Jesse James Bike Tour

Northfield Rotary Club Northfield, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 7 Taste of the Trail

Root River Trail Lanesboro, Peterson & Whalan, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 7 Chasing the Wind

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Fort Belmont Jackson, MN Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 8 Tour DE Tush

Veterans Memorial Park Richfield, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website (See ad on map page 43 for more details)

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From its sculpted bluffs to the mighty Mississippi River and all the places in between, Winona, MN is a bike-friendly destination for trail riding, off-road cycling and touring cyclists alike. In between rides explore the historical aspect of this river city. Its unparalleled beauty mixed with old-world charm make this a perfect place to visit with plenty of options when not riding your bike

The Minnesota Marine Art Historic Pickwick Mill H The first of its kind, west of the Museum

A Home to a world-class collection that includes works by Picasso, Monet, and Van Gogh as well as other well-known artists and photographers 800 Riverview Drive 507-474-6626 WEBSITE

Mississippi, this water mill was constructed first as a sawmill, and later converted to a gristmill on the banks of Big Trout Creek 24813 County Road 7 507-457-049 WEBSITE

offer campers and hikers sweeping views of the Mississippi River Valley 43605 Kipp Dr. 507-643-6849 WEBSITE

Winona County Historical Great River Bluffs State Park Society I The scenic bluff-top vistas in the park

Learn about the history along the river, plus programs, events, and classes offered by WCHS 160 Johnson St. 507-454 2723 WEBSITE

Winona The Watkins Museum & Store Bike-friendly A friendly community for bicycling C

Known widely for their vanilla and liniment, view the Company’s 146 year past with displays of old products, advertising, photographs, and other memorabilia 150 Liberty Street 507-457-6095 WEBSITE

The Polish Museum

D The museum is a treasure trove of items demonstrating the Kashubian heritage of the Polish settlers in the area 102 Liberty St. 507-454-3431 WEBSITE

Winona’s Glorious Glass Tour E

Use the cites bike-friendly street routes to view these beautiful works of stain glass art WEBSITE

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Winona Visitors Center & Lakeside Trailhead G

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September Sept 8 St. Paul Classic Bike Tour

University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website (See ad on map page 43 for more details) Sept 9-14

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Minnesota Crossing Lake Bronson to Silver Bay Multi Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 11 Wednesday On Wheels Ride

Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

GRAND RAPIDS

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Sept 14 Taste of the Trail

Root River Trail Fountain, Harmony & Preston MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 15 20th Annual Autumn Trek

Hoffman Park River Falls, WI Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 15 Minneapolis Bike Tour

Boom Island Park Minneapolis, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website (See ad on map page 59 for more details)

Wednesday On Wheels Ride (W.O.W.)

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Green Space on Main St Cedar Falls, IA Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 21 Mora Bike Tour

Vasaloppet Nordic Center Mora, MN Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 21 Ride the Ridges

Winona Middle School Winona, MN Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website HaveFunBiking.com

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Root River Trail Houston & Rushford MN Area Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

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Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN Recreationalv . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website Sept 28

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Town Square on Main Galesville, WI Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website

Who Support This Guide Bike King

6489 Cahill Ave Inver Grove Heights . . 651-475-7766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://bike-king.com/

Gateway Cycle

6028 Hwy 36 Blvd. N. Oakdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-777-0188 . . . . . . . . . . . www.gatewaycycle.com (See ad on page 63 for more details)

Grand Performance

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Penn Cycle & Fitness

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The home of Rock N’ Roll the Lakes Bike Ride, at the crossroads of Interstate 35W and I-80, Albert Lea, in southern Minnesota offers many family-friendly biking opportunities. Select from the picturesque ride around Fountain Lake, a ride out to the State Park on the Blazing Star State Trail or tour the countryside of Freeborn county. Then after your ride take in the art, history, and music the community has to offer.

Myre-Big Island State Park Marion Ross Performing A This park has something for everyone Arts Center

with hike/bike trails around wet lowland marshes and through patches of oak savanna and grasslands 19499 780th Ave. 507-668-7060 WEBSITE

Freeborn County Arts Initiative

1031 Bridge Ave. 507-373-800 WEBSITE

Blazing Star State Trail

Named after a star of the “Happy Days” TV show the center is in the historic downtown district and a great place to spend an evening while visiting 147 N. Broadway 507-377-4371 WEBSITE

The Blazing Star State Trail is paved Bike around Fountain Lake and currently runs from Albert Lea H From Downtown Albert Lea this map Lake, in town, to Myre-Big Island State shows the 10 and 18-mile route for Park v WEBSITE the annual Rock N’ Roll the Lakes Ride WEBSITE Albert Lea Aquatic Center C This family-friendly center is a great Freeborn History Museum way to cool off after your ride I Where time travel is possible, and 321 James Ave. our past inspires the future, discover 507-377-4370 WEBSITE your pioneer spirit with many exhibits B

Encouraging exploration of new ideas, art forms, and self-expression through the arts, the Gallery is in the Historic Downtown District 224 S Broadway Ave. Studio 3 507-721-1285 WEBSITE

Albert Lea Art Center E

After your ride, the center offers programs, classes, Art on Broadway and more 101 S. Broadway Ave. 507-373-5665 WEBSITE

Albert Lea Farmers Market

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check out all the local produce and treat from the area Broadway Ave. And Fountain St. WEBSITE

Where to Eat

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Albert Lea High School Auditorium 2000 Tiger Lane WEBSITE

Albert Lea Disc Golf Courses K

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With many lodgings to choose from, the area around Albert Lea provides visitors with their preferred lodging from trusted hotel brands. B & B’s and camping. WEBSITE

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Founded in 1871 , with Lake Okabena at its center, Worthington today is a town cyclists can enjoy. From the 5.5-mile paved trail system around the lake, to bike-friendly streets routes within the city to easily enjoy the many attractions or to explore the Noble County country-side.

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Historic Dayton House Bed & Breakfast D

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Holiday Inn Express E

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Norwood Inn & Suites

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Olson Park and Campground

951 N Crailsheim Rd 507-329-0760 WEBSITE

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Pioneer Village

The village museum restored buildings plus a museum of farm machinery reflecting the early years of Nobles County 407 12th Street #2, 507-376-3125 WEBSITE

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The center offers rotating fine arts exhibits along with a permanent collection from local community artists 407 12th Street 507-372-8245 WEBSITE

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As a premier gallery space, the exhibitions here are showcased in this historical building 120 S Broad St. 507-625-2730 WEBSITE

The museum offers a fun place for kids to play in an interactive and hands-on environment, with play labs, art, and super science activities 224 Lamm St. 507-386-0279 WEBSITE H

On the Minnesota River Trail, this park with extensive landscaped gardens offers endless recreational opportunities and a petting zoo 900 Mound Ave. 507-387-8600 WEBSITE

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When in town for the evening check I A six-mile bike ride, from Mankato out their exciting schedule of events, to the park, to enjoy the waterfall concerts, and shows WEBSITE and hike the trails that encircle the falls 54497 Gadwall Rd Blue Earth County 507-386-3910 WEBSITE

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Rapidan Dam Park

Here at the park adjacent to Rapidan Dam, on the Blue Earth River, you will find a very scenic river bluff overlooking the rapids below and at the store there, they are known for their pie The R. D. Hubbard House E One of the finest examples of the classic 54116 Glory Ln 507- 546-9997 WEBSITE Victorian architecture in Minnesota 606 S Broad St, Mankato, Off-Road Trail Fun 507-345-5566 WEBSITE K Greater Mankato has several Mountain Biking opportunities Betsy-Tacy Tour F If you are a fan of the beloved Betsy- including the Kiwanis Park, Fort Le Hillier Mountain Bike Trails and for the more Tacy series of children’s books, by experienced rider, Mount Kato Maud Hart Lovelace, take a self-guided WEBSITE bike tour from the neighborhood she spent as a child, in Mankato 332 Center Street WEBSITE

Where to Eat

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Where to Stay

With many lodging properties to choose from, the area around Mankato provides visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands, B & B’s, and camping. WEBSITE

Bring your bike for an exciting day trip or an enjoyable weekend getaway to a community known as Minnesota’s Hometown. Hutchinson A Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Communities, Hutchinson is located in central Minnesota offering cyclists looking for mountain biking, paved trail riding and road touring many opportunities to fit their skill level while visiting. When not biking the community offers many activities, shopping venues and places to eat described below.

Days Inn & Suites A

1000 Highway 7 West 320-587-6030 WEBSITE

AmericInn Lodge & Suites B

1115 Hwy 7 East 320-587-5515 WEBSITE

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites C

416 Prospect St Northeast 320-587-7777 WEBSITE

Shamrock Inn

1200 Hwy 15 South 320-587-9299 WEBSITE

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Clay Coyote Gallery & Pottery

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Central Minnesota’s Favorite Bike Shop, 141 Main St S 320.587.2453 WEBSITE

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Take a ride through the community and view its collection of public art 15 Franklin St. Southwest 320-587-7278 WEBSITE

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One Ten Cycles

1040 West Dakota Drive Mendota Heights . . . . . 651-454-2066 . . . . http://www.onetencycles.com/ (See ad on page 6 for more details)

Spokes Bike Shop

8850 Glacier Road St. Bonifacious/Waconia . 952-442-1666

Sunrise Cyclery

2901 Blaisdale Ave (New Location) Minneapolis . . . . . . . . . 612-824-6144

Tonka Cycle & Ski

16 Shady Oak Road South Hopkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-938-8336 . . . . . . . www.tonkacycleandski.com (See ad on page 59 for more details)

Valley Bike & Ski

7707 149th St W Apple Valley 952-432-1666 . . . . . . . . . . www.valleybikeandski.com (See ad on page 61 for more details)

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Elm Creek Park Reserve

(MORC-Maintained) Osseo https://www.threeriversparks. org/parks/elm-creek-park.aspx

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There is always something new to discover in the Willmar Lakes Area, and there is no better way to explore the area and its history than on a bike. You will find a calming effect pedaling the Glacial Lakes State Trail, reach a new height of excitement on the BMX course or touring around the lakes of western Minnesota. When not riding, there is an abundance of great attractions and museums to visit and explore.

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Ridgewater College Willmar Campus Theatre

With big jumps, deep turns and downhill sections, realize the total thrill this kid friendly BMX course can give 221 South St. West, Spicer 320-796-4434 WEBSITE

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The theatre department performs various theatrical productions every year, see schedule 2101 15th Ave. Northwest WEBSITE

The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra

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H The area’s finest live performing One of the most popular biking trails arts theatres and developing in western Minnesota, the rail-toregional art center, check out their trail, is paved for 22 miles upcoming productions 2708 Arena Dr. WEBSITE 321 4th St. Southwest WEBSITE

Moving into its 62nd season, check out the orchestra’s schedule when you plan to visit 913 Hwy 71 Northeast 320-214-9433 WEBSITE

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On display a 54-year collection of tractors, cars, trucks, gas engines, gas pumps, signs and more 3310 Highway 71 S 320-231-0564 WEBSITE

The Center houses an art exhibition gallery and a 750-seat performance auditorium 611 Fifth St. Southwest WEBSITE

Kandi Mall Farmer’s Markets

Every Wednesday and Saturday through the summer, plus more opportunities in the area 1605 First St. South WEBSITE

The Village Children’s Kandiyohi County Historical Museum K The Museum provides hands-on Society exploration of cultural and E

Offering museum exhibits and tours of the Sperry House and other historic buildings 610 Hwy 71 Northeast 320-235-1881 WEBSITE

Robbins Island Disc Golf

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Where to Eat

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academic exhibits including plenty of space for physical activity 1312 SE Lakeland Drive 320-444-7360 WEBSITE

Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center

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way to cool off after your ride 1601 22nd St. Southwest 320-441-2018 WEBSITE

Where to Stay

With many lodgings to choose from, the area around Winona provides visitors with their preferred lodging from trusted hotel brands. B & B’s and camping. WEBSITE

Bike along the Mississippi River Trail through St. Cloud and easily connect to the Lake Wobegon Trail and other hard surface paths in the granite country. Along the Mississippi enjoy the Munsinger Clemens Gardens or head over to Quarry Park or the Jail Trail for some mountain biking fun. With a long list of places to stay and fun things to do when not riding, come and enjoy the memories in St Cloud.

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A Now extended from the western side of St Cloud, out to Sauk Center, this 10 foot wide trail is waiting for you to explore 3333 5th St North 320-255-6172 WEBSITE

B A non-profit organization that works H The soul of the local entertainment scene you will find original music in to keep kids on the right track the lounge to professional theatre and 6540 Saukview Dr. concerts on the main stage 320-260-6702 WEBSITE 22 Fifth Ave. South Jail Trail (north loop) 320-203-0331 WEBSITE C Don’t let the name stop you from tearing up this singletrack mountain Art As You Like It I A creative studio for do-it-yourself bike trail park on the east side of town pottery, painting, and instruction 15th Ave Southeast 109 Division Street, Waite Park 320-257-5959 WEBSITE 320-257-2787 WEBSITE

J The city offers six indoor Pickleball D The park is open year-round and courts at Whitney Recreation Center offers many hiking and biking trails 400 2nd St. South 1802 County Road 137 320-255-7256 WEBSITE 320-566-3600 WEBSITE

Hall of Fame E The museum has something for K Showcasing many small-town teams everyone and is located on an 10 4th Ave So. 80-acre nature park with flower gardens, 320-255-7272 WEBSITE ponds, and walking trails 235 33rd Ave S Sand Prairie Wildlife Area 320-253-8424 WEBSITE L The 700 Acre Sand Prairie Wildlife Management & Environmental Fudgin’ Delicious Ice Education Area encompass two major Cream & Home Decor wetland restorations you can visit F Offering cool treats and fun home Hwy 10 and Minnesota Blvd. WEBSITE decor products 4101 W. Division St. #E1 WEBSITE Find locations on map on page 112-113

Where to Stay

With many lodging properties to choose from, the St Cloud Area provides visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands, B & B’s, and camping. WEBSITE

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A comfortable saddle is the most important component of enjoying your next bike ride. Finding the right one can be easy with a few tips! A bigger saddle is not always more comfortable, shape determines how comfortable a Curved Seat saddle is. Your riding position has a lot to do with what shape works best for you. With that in mind try to resist the urge to just grab any seat in the store until you Ischial tuberosity determine what kind of position Pubic Arch you ride in. Someone who leans forward toward the bars a great deal rotates their hips forward, and rest on the pubic arch (see figure). Someone who sits more upright with their hips rotated backward, rests on their sit bones (technically called, Ischial Flat Seat Tuberosity). Some saddles are designed for riders that sit on their sit bones, while others on the pubic arch. Because of this fact, you will need to find a saddle that matches your riding position. The easiest way to figure out which saddle might work for you is to view the saddle from behind (if it were on the bike you could look down the length of the saddle and see the handlebar). Is the saddle shaped in a constant curve from right to left, with no flat sections? This saddle is probably best for those who rest on their pubic arch. If the saddle has a flat section, it is more geared to riders who rest on their sit bones. Once you find a few saddles that match your riding position, it’s a good idea to try them out (Most local bike shops offer some sort of service for saddle fitting). Any new saddle will feel unfamiliar at first, it’s best to install the saddle on your bike and take a few minutes and pedal around. Focus on how you are resting on the saddle. It’s a good sign if you can rest in one spot comfortably. You should feel supported evenly without any one localized point of pressure. If you find yourself shifting around frequently to find a good spot, that saddle probably doesn’t fit too well.

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Twin City Mountain Biking Areas Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Lake Elmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.co.washington.mn.us/ index.aspx?NID=502

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

Rockford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https:// www.threeriversparks.org/parks/lakerebecca-park.aspx

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

(MORC-MainVtained) Eaganhttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks/parkstrails/lebanonhills/pages/ default.aspx

Long Meadow Swamp

(MORC-Maintained) Bloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Minnesota_Valley_National_Wildlife_ Refuge#Long_Meadow_Lake_Unit

MN Trail River Bottoms

(MORC-Maintained) Eagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://files. dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_parks/ spk00154_summer.pdf

Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve

(MORC-Maintained) Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www. threeriversparks.org/parks/murphyhanrehan-park.aspx Salem Hills (Harmon Park) (MORC-Maintained) Inver Grove Heights . . . . http://www. ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us/index. aspx?NID=289 Terrace Oaks (MORC-Maintained) Burnsville

Theodore Wirth Park

(MORC-Maintained) Minneapolis https://www.facebook. com/theowirthsingletrack

Preston Get Hooked. Enjoy more than 60+ miles of paved trails! www.gethookedonpreston.com | 507-765-2100

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Welch Village, Welch

Welch http://www.welchvillage.com/ See more at: http://www.morc mtb.org/

Minnesota Racing National Sports Velodrome

Blaine, MN . . . www.nscsports.org/sports/ cycling/index.htm (See ad on page 73 for details)

Twin Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Bloomington CVB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-858-8500 . . . . . . . . . www.bloomingtonmn.org (See map on pages 50-51 for more details)

Hastings Chamber and CVB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-437-6775 . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.hastingsmn.com (See map on pages 70-71 for more details)

Lakeville Chamber and CVB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888.525.3845 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.visitlakeville.org (See map on pages 56-57 for more details)

Minneapolis Northwest CVB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-566-7722 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mplsnw.com

Twin Cities Gateway

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Waconia Chamber and CVB

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From St Cloud, this rail-to-trail stretches 63-miles, passing church steeples, colleges, cows, lakes and the mythical city of Lake Wobegon. Along the way, bikers and bladers will roll through the state’s leading dairy county, past seven trail towns, two colleges, two monasteries, lakes and the boyhood home of Nobel Prize winner Sinclair Lewis. Bring your bike and enjoy the fun.

Lake Wobegon Trail

Hemker Park & Zoo

Rivers Edge Park

Lake Wobegon Covered

Now extended from the western side of St Cloud, out to Sauk Center, this 10 foot wide trail is waiting for you to explore 3333 5thst St North 320-255-6172 WEBSITE B

Experience more than 50 wildlife species from around the world in a semi-natural setting 26715 Co Rd 39, Freeport 320-836-2426 WEBSITE

This park is the eastern-most trailhead Bridge to the Lake WobegonS Trail and connects H The covered bridge is near Holdingford to St Clouds bike-friendly infrastructure on the Soo Line Trail, a northern 1300 Great Oak Dr. Waite Park spur of the Wobegon Trail out of Freeport WEBSITE WEBSITE

Bad Habit Brewing

A Family Friendly, small town brewery Sinclair Lewis Interpretive Center offering world class beer and soda 15 E Minnesota St, St. Joseph I Interpretive Center is enjoyed by 320-271-3108 WEBSITE all and has much information about the author, Sinclair Lewis Stella Maris Chapel Trail 1220 South Main St, Sauk Center D This beloved trail route to the Stella 320-352-2203 WEBSITE Maris Chapel meanders through mixed forests, crossing stone bridges and Main Street passing reverent statues along the way J This downtown avenue is 2346 Science Drive, Collegeville characteristic of most small towns in 320-363-3163 WEBSITE America, depicted in Sinclair Lewis’ book Hill Museum & Manuscript of the same name, “Main Street” Main Street, Sauk Centre WEBSITE Library C

The center supports people in local communities to preserve their own heritage 2835 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville 320-363-3514 WEBSITE

Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery

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a picture of places you may dream of traveling too 431 Railroad Ave, Albany 320-845-4100 WEBSITE

Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table along the Lake Wobegon Trail WEBSITE

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Take a walk down memory lane when visiting the Lake Wobegon Trail, Sauk Centre has a rich history waiting to be explored 430 Main St South, Sauk Centre 320-351-8777 WEBSITE

Find locations on map on page 116-117

Where to Stay

With many lodging properties to choose from, the area around the Lake Wobegon Trail provides visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands, B & B’s, and camping. WEBSITE

Southeast Minnesota Northfield

Southeast Minnesota - Sakatah State Trail..

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-658-2548 . . . . . . www.northfieldchamber.com

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321 Division St. Northfield . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-786-9191

Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800-498-3444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.redwing.org

Fit to be Tri’d

Mike’s Bicycle Shop

416 Grastvedt Ln. Northfield . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-645-9452 Bike Club . . . www.northfieldbikeclub.org

Cannon Falls

Red Wing

(See ad on map page 74-75 for more details)

Wabasha

Visitors Center . . . . . 1-800- 565-4158 . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wabashamn.org/ chamberofcommerce

Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-263-2289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cannonfalls.org/

River Rider Cycle & Specialty

Cannon Falls . . . . . . . . . 507-263-0508 . . . . . . .www.cannonvalleytrail.com/

Turning Waters B & B and Brewery

Cannon Valley Trail

(See ad on page 74-75 for more details)

Red Wing

Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800-498-3444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.redwing.org (See ad on page 74-75 for more details

Faribault

Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800-658-2354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.faribaultmn.org (See ad on page 65 for more details)

Milltown Cycles

311 Central Avenue Faribault . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-331-2636 - River Bend Nature Center

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257 Main Street W Wabasha . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-396-3420 136 Bridge Avenue Wabasha . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-564-1568 . . . . .www.turningwatersbandb.com

Winona

Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800-657-4972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.visitwinona.com (See map on pages 82-83 for details)

Adventure Cycle & Ski

178 Center Street Winona . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-452-4228

Kolter Bicycle and Fitness Inc

Winona . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-452-5665

Brone’s Bike Shop

112 1/2 Main St Fountain City, WI . . . . 1-608-687-8601

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Proclaimed the Birthplace of America, Alexandria is a perfect vacation destination for cyclists. Located on the Central Lakes Trail, the area also offers several scenic cycling loops around the lakes, and exciting mountain bike trails are only a few minutes out of town. After your ride, discover many mouthwatering delicacies before indulging in the communities local arts and theater scene when visiting Alexandria.

Alexandria Community Education Performing Arts

Central Lakes Trail

F This former rails-to-trail (paved) route offers 55-miles of scenic riding A The center offers a vast array of artistic programming for area events through 10 communities, eventually connecting to the Lake Wobegon Trail 4300 Pioneer Rd SE Fergus Falls to Osakis 320-762-3310 x 4604 WEBSITE 320-763-0102 WEBSITE

Downtown Alexandria

B Discover the enchanting shops and beautiful boutiques in the Historic Downtown District of Alexandria. When not riding your bike stroll through the unique historic buildings for unexpected treasures and nostalgic memorabilia. There is something for everyone!Then, treat yourself to one of the cozy eateries that awaits you. WEBSITE

Douglas County Historical Society C Located in the historic residence of Senator Knute Nelson, the house offers a research library with extensive historical and genealogical resources 1219 Nokomis Street 320-762-0382 WEBSITE

Viking Speedway

Theatre L’Homme Dieu G

Hosting summer stock theatre since 1961, their family-friendly oftencomic musical productions use professional theater companies from around Minnesota 1875 County Rd 120 NE 320-846-3150 WEBSITE

Kensington Runestone Park H

Here, located on the original farm site of Olaf Ohman, the infamous Runestone was discovered. Today a park, the old farm site includes mountain biking trails 8965 County Rd 103 SW, Kensington 320-762-2966 WEBSITE

The Runestone Museum Foundation

D The track offers a half-mile of spectators racing fun 802 3rd Ave W 320-762-1559 WEBSITE

205 3rd Ave. West 320-759-1114

many regional concerts throughout the year 618 Broadway St. Alexandria MN 320-762-8300 WEBSITE

Legacy of the Lakes Museum

The museum has been inspiring curiosity with the famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone 206 Broadway Street 320-763-3160 WEBSITE

Andria Theatre E Historic exhibits here show artifacts used The J Working with local artists, they host at resorts and cabins over the years WEBSITE

Find locations on map on page 120-121

Where to Stay

With many lodging properties to choose from, Alex provides visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands, B & B’s, Resorts and camping WEBSITE

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Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in Alex WEBSITE

Southeast Minnesota

Root River Trail Towns

Mankato

. . . . . . . http://www.fountainmn.org Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . 800-247-6466 . . . . . . . . www.exploreharmony.com Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-896-4033 . . . . .www.houstonmnchamber.com Lanesboro/Whalan . 800-944-2670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lanesboro.com Little River General Store (bike shop) Lanesboro . . . . . . . . . . 507-467-2943 Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . 507-875-2222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.petersonmn.org Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-845-2100 . . . . . . www.prestonmntourism.com

. . . . . . . . . . www.visitgreatermankato.com (See map on pages 100-101 for more details)

Fountain . . . . . . . . . . . 507-268-4923

(See ad on page 115 for more details)

Rushford/Rushford Village

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507-864-3338 . . www.rushfordpetersonvalley.com

Austin Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800-444-5713 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.austincvb.com

Rydjor Bike Shop

219 N. Main Street Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-433-7571

Southwest Minnesota

Albert Lea

Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800-345-8414 . . . . . . . . www.albertleatourism.org/ (See map on pages 94-95 for more details)

Martin’s Cycle & Ave

Albert Lea . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-373-2060

Broadway Bike Co.

507 S. Broadway, Ave Albert Lea . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-373-2060 Myre Big Island State Park (MTB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 379-3403

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ myre_big_island/trails.html

Visitors Center . . . . . . 1-800.657.4733

Broken Spoke

19026 Rapidan Ave Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-278-4320

Flying Penguin Outdoor Sports

604 N Victory Dr Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-345-4754

Nicollet Bike Shop (new location)

607 North Riverfront Drive Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507- 388-9390

Scheels

1850 Adams St #6 Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-386-7767

Blue Earth

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-526-2916 . . . . . . . . www.chamber.blue-earth.mn.us Bike-4-2 Rental @Giant Park Red Barn TIC

Jackson

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-847-3867 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.jacksonmn.com

Luverne

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . V1-888-283-4061 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.luvernechamber.com

Worthington

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-372-2919 . . . . . . . . . www.pipestoneminnesota.com • City trail and scenic touring road to ride

PipeStone

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 800- 336-6125 . . . . . . . . . www.pipestoneminnesota.com

Casey Jones Trail/BikeRental

Westcentral MN Hutchinson

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-572-6689 . . . . . . . . . . . www.explorehutchinson.com (See map on pages 104-105 for more details)

Outdoor Motion

141 Main Street S Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-587-2453 • Luce Line Trail . . . . http://files.dnr.state. mn.us/maps/state_trails/luce_line.pdf

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Like everything else in the world today, there are no shortages of choices when it comes to bikes. So how do you figure out what is right for you? Step one, determine where you want to ride. Typical choices are on the road, path/trail and off road with many subdivisions of each. Step two, how frequently do you plan on riding? Bicycle costs range from around $300 up into the tens of thousands. The most basic models use less durable materials like plastics in the shifting components and mild steel rather than stronger alloys. As the prices increase, stronger metals replace less durable materials, lending to a bicycle that will hold up better to frequent use. Step three, why are you riding? Fun and fitness, speed and adrenaline or competition all put different strains on a bicycle. Be sure to match your riding style with the bike you get. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for some research. What kind of bike do you need? There are three main categories of bicycles, but each one has its own subcategories as well. For those, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to visit your local bike shop. Mountain Bikes Mountain bikes are designed for off road use. They sport the largest tires of any category and are equipped with suspension designed to keep the rider in control on rough trails. Mountain bikes have low gearing so riders can pedal up steep grades of loose ground. A lot of riders enjoy the stability and position of a mountain bike for path/trail riding as well as true off road riding. Road Bicycles Designed with speed and efficiency in mind, road bikes are best suited on roads due to the small tire size. These bicycles are the lightest of the three categories. Some road bikes are equipped with flat handlebars, but most come with a drop bar. Many riders love the speed and lightweight of these bicycles. Path/Trail Bikes Path/trail bikes are the largest volume of bicycles sold. These bicycles use an upright handlebar and a more comfortable seating position. The tires range from something narrow (like road bikes) to as wide as mountain bikes. Some are also fitted with suspension designed for comfort rather than control. While not as quick as road bikes, these bikes offer great efficiency on longer bike tours.

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Pedal the Prairie

Willmar

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-845-8747 . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seeyouinwillmar.com (See map on pages 108-109 for more details)

Casey Jones Trail 10 miles round trip

Green Lake BMX

221 South St Spicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-796-4434 . . . .www.markconley.com/greenlakebmx

Rick’s Schwinn & Sport Center

320 3rd St SW Willmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-235-0202

Spicer Bike & Sport

178 Progress Way Spicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-796-6334

Glacial Ridge Winery

15455 CR 131 Spicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-796-9463 . . . . . . . . . . http://glacialridgewinery.com/ • Glacial Lake State Trail .http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/ glacial_lakes/index.html

St Cloud

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-264-2940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.granitecountry.com (See map on pages 112-113 for more details)

PipestoneMinnesota.com

Lake Wobegon Trail

www.lakewobegontrail.publishpath.com (See map on pages 116-117 for more details)

Bicycle Service Center

419 Alex Moore St Sauk Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-352-5432

Wheelwright Bike Repair

11 1st Ave E Long Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320-732-1053

Alexandria

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 320- 763-0102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.explorealex.com • Central Lakes Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.centrallakestrail.com/ (See map on pages 120-121 for more details)

Jac’s Bike

611 3rd Ave E, Alexandria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-219-7433

Close to the Mesabi Trail

Craig’s Bike Shop

9575 Sucker Creek Rd NW Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-393-3120

Erik’s Bike Shop

2115 W. Division St. St. Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320-257-0111

Fitzharris Ski and Bike

105 7th Ave S St Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-251-2844

Revolution Cycle and Ski

160 29th Ave S St Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-251-2453

Rod’s Bike Shop

28 Lincoln Ave SE St Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-259-1964

Spacious Accommodations 17th Street Grill

Complimentary Breakfast Grand Splash

Scheels

40 N Waite Ave (CR Mall) Waite Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-252-9494

Sauk Centre

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 320-352-5201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.visitsaukcentre.com

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Hill Annex Mine State Park

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Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in and around Grand Rapids WEBSITE

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With many lodging properties to choose from, the Grand Rapids Area provide visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands, B & B’s, Resorts and camping. WEBSITE

Up north, on the Iron Range, you will find many bike adventures on the paved Mesabi Trail. Pedaling along the trail you will pass through several small mining communities that make ideal rest stops. The area also offers a couple challenging fat and mountain biking areas, along with birding opportunities, like Sax Zim Bog. After your ride, enjoy some of the Iron Range delicacies. unique attractions and museums.

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This sporting shop with full-service bicycle repair has been serving the area for 40 years 720 9th St. N. Virginia 218-749-6719 WEBSITE

Along the Mesabi Trail, learn how this became the birthplace of intra-city bus travel and the history of the Virginia Heritage Museum I Located on the edge of Olcott Park bus industry and includes several buildings, with 1201 Greyhound Blvd. Hibbing exhibits depicting the town’s logging and 218-263-5814 WEBSITE lumbering history Hibbing Historical 800 9th Ave North 218-741-1136 WEBSITE Society Museum E The museum has exhibits that Lyric Center for the Arts highlight the people, architecture and business interests through the years J Housed in the historic Lyric building he center hosts exhibitions, 400 E. 23rd St. Hibbing workshops and performances at The First 218-263-8522 WEBSITE Stage Gallery 510 West Chestnut St. Virginia 218-741-5577 WEBSITE

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Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in along the trail. WEBSITE

Where to Stay

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Easy Steps to Properly Fit a Bicycle Helmet It’s not enough to simply buy a bicycle helmet – it should be properly fitted, adjusted, and worn each time you ride.

The Proper Helmet Fit

Helmets come in various sizes, just like hats. Size can vary between manufacturers. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, go to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) site. To select and properly fit a bicycle helmet, follow the helmet fitting instructions in this flyer. It may take some time to ensure a proper fit. It is easier if you have someone help you adjust the straps.

Step 1 Size:

Measure your head for approximate size. Try the helmet on to ensure it fits snuggly. While it is sitting flat on top of your head, make sure the helmet doesn’t rock side to side. Sizing pads come with new helmets; use the pads to securely fit to your head. Mix or match the sizing pads for the greatest comfort. In your child’s helmet, remove the padding when your child’s head grows.

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The helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead—one or two finger-widths above your eyebrow.

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Center the left buckle under the chin. On most helmets, the straps can be pulled from the back of the helmet to lengthen or shorten the chin straps. This task is easier if you take the helmet off to make these adjustments.

Step 4 Side Straps:

Adjust the slider on both straps to form a “V” shape under, and slightly in front of, the ears. Lock the slider if possible.

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Buckle your chin strap. Tighten the strap until it is snug, so that no more than one or two fingers fit under the strap.

Step 6 Final Fitting:

A. Does your helmet fit right? Open your mouth wide…big yawn! The helmet should pull down on the head. If not, refer back to step 5 and tighten the chin strap. B. Does your helmet rock back more than two fingers above the eyebrows? If so, unbuckle, shorten the front strap by moving the slider forward. Buckle, retighten the chin strap, and test again. C. Does your helmet rock forward into your eyes? If so, unbuckle, tighten the back strap by moving the slider back toward the ear. Buckle, retighten the chin strap, and test again. D. Roll the rubber band down to the buckle. All four straps must go through the rubber band and be close to the buckle to prevent the buckle from slipping.

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Westcentral Minnesota Little Falls

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-325-5916 . . . . . . . . . . http://www.littlefallsmn.com/

Touright Bicycles

124 2nd St NE Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-320-639-2453

Northwest Minnesota Crosby/Deerwood (Cuyuna Area) Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Biking

. . . . . . . . www.cuyunalakesmtb.com

Cuyuna Lakes Trail

. . . . . . . . www.cuyunalakestrail.org/

Cycle Path & Paddle

115 3rd Avenue SW Crosby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-545-4545, . . . . . . . www.cyclepathpaddle.com/

Brainerd

Northwest Minnesota Northern Cycle

501 1st St E Park Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-732-5971 . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.facebook.com/ Northern-Cycle-408908525871199/ (See ad on page 85 for more details)

Bemidji

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-250-5959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.visitbemidji.com

Northern Cycle

117 3rd St NW Bemidji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-751-2453 . . . https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCycle-Bemidji-1484410891845777/ (See ad on page 85 for more details)

Roseau

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-463-0009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.city.roseau.mn.us/ See map on pages 132-133 for more details)

Northeast Minnesota

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-450-2838 . . . . . . . . . www.explorebrainerdlakes.com

Hinckley

607 Laurel St Brainerd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-454-0100

T&M Athletics

Acceleration Sports & Fitness Easy Riders Bicycle & Sports

415 Washington St Brainerd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-829-5516

Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sport Shop

25451 Main St Nisswa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-963-2341

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-952-4282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.hinckleymn.com 3001 County Road 43 Willow River . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-292-3045 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tandmathletics.com

Grand Rapids

Trailblazer Bikes

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-355-9740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.visitgrandrapids.com (See map on pages 134-135 for more details)

Walker

316 NE 4th St Grand Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-326-171

Leech Lake B & B

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-777-8497 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ironrange.org (See map on pages 138-139 for more details)

14843 Edgewood Dr N Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-829-854 2 (Leech Lake Area) Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . 1- 800-833-1118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.leech-lake.com (See map on pages 130-131 for more details) 11058 Steamboat Loop Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-547-2231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.LeechLakeBB.com

Park Rapids

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-247-0054 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.parkrapids.com (See map on pages 130-131 for more details)

Itasca Trail Sports

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407 E Howard St Hibbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-262-0899

Mesabi Bike Creation

720 9th St N Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-749-6719 . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mesabirecreation.com

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A Country Inn & Suites Duluth North (218) 740-4500 B Mountain Villas (218)-624-5784

Area Attractions

1 Glensheen - Historic Congdon Estate (218) 726-8910 2 Great Lakes Aquarium (218) 740-3474 3 Lake Superior Zoo (218) 730-4500 4 Duluth Children's Museum 218) 733-7543

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Northern Lights Rental Shop

Stewart’s Wheel Goods

1502 East Superior Street Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-724-5101

6331 Wynne Creek Dvr Biwabik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-865-3002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.giantsridge.com • Mesabi Trail . . . http://www.mesabitrail. com/maps-images/interactive-map/

Trail Fitters

600 E. Superior St. Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-722-6776

Duluth

Twin Ports Cyclery

2914 West Third St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-624-4008

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-438-5884 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.visitduluth.com (See map on pages 116-117 for more details)

Comfort Inn – West

Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-628-1464 . . . . . . . . . . . . www.comfortinnduluth.com

Boreal Bicycle Shop

631 E 8th St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-722-9291

Mountain Villas

9525 W Skyline Pkwy Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-624-5784 . . . . . http://spiritmt.com/mountain-villas

Continental Ski & Bike

1305 East 1st St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-728-4466

Silver Bay

Duluth Running Earth Bike

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-226-4870 . . . . . . . .www.heartofthenorthshore.com/ (See map on pages 120-121 for more details)

Lakeside Video

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-616-6784 . . . . . . . . . . www.americasnorthcoast.org/

1026 E. Superior St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-728-1148 1619 E 6tah St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-724-3600

Lutsen/Tofte

4511 E Superior St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-525-7363

Lutsen Mountains Shop

1032 E 4th St Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-724-8525

Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-616-6784 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.visitcookcounty.com See map on pages 122-123 for more details)

Lutsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-663-7281

Visit Cook County

Ski Hut

Current Minnesota LCI’s (League of American Cyclist, Instructors) Alex Salazar Allison Osberg Amber Dallman Ana Begej Andrew Magill Betsy Christensen Bob Hamann Brad Little Brent Johnson CJ Lindor Cameron Dean Carl Soldner Carl Voss Charles Quigg Dan Breva Danny McCullough David Sanderson De Wayne Combs Diane Pittman Donna Palivec Dorian Grilley Ed Lehr Elizabeth Gary Emily Wade Emma Pachuta Erik Johnson

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MInneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Saint Paul, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Staples, MN Duluth, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Fergus Falls, MN Burnsville, MN Eyota, MN Rochester, MN Minneapolis, MN Shoreview, MN Fergus Falls, MN Stillwater, MN Bemidji, MN Bemidji, MN Mahtomedi, MN Saint Paul, MN Sauk Rapids, MN Minneapolis, MN Saint Paul, MN Fergus Falls, MN

Erik Peterson Hokan Jacquie Kerongo Jan Matheus Jason Gary Jeff Milbauer Jeremy Doroff Jerry Hiniker John Hardy John Mark Lucas Joseph Mahunik Josh Andrea Juana Sandoval Judy Jones Julie Kosbab Kathleen Mayell Kirk Johnson Kurt Franke Kurt Wayne Lee Ganske Lisa Austin Loren Stark Marisa Cartwright Mark Spinler Matthew Dyrdahl Melinda Neville

Saint Paul, MN Minneapolis, MN St. Paul, MN Richfield, MN Sauk Rapids, MN Apple Valley, MN Little Falls, MN Grand marais, MN Saint Paul, MN St Paul, MN Fergus Falls, MN Little Falls, MN Minneapolis, MN Bloomington, MN Blaine, MN St Paul, MN Edina, MN Saint Cloud, MN Bemidji, MN Mankato, MN Saint Paul, MN Saint Paul, MN Minneapolis, MN Grand Marais, MN Saint Paul, MN Bemidji, MN

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Micah Thompson Minneapolis, MN Michael Huber Eagan, MN Michelle Breidenbach Redwood Falls, MN Michelle Pooler Sartell, MN Muriel Gilman Bemidji, MN Natalie Gille Bemidji, MN Nick Mason Minneapolis, MN Nicole Campbell Minneapolis, MN Paul Stucker Minneapolis, MN Paul Teske Saint Paul, MN Peter Breyfogle Shoreview, MN Peter Connor Owatonna, MN Richard Keir Mankato, MN Roy Hallanger Minneapolis, MN Scott Larson Inver Grove Heights, MN Sean Hayford Oleary Richfield, MN Sheldon Mains Minneapolis, MN Sid Voss Eden Prairie, MN Steve Sanders Arden Hills, MN Tami Traeger Minneapolis, MN Thomas Watson Frazee, MN Todd Black Chanhassen, MN Tom Meyer Minneapolis, MN Will Wlizlo Minneapolis, MN

Northeast Minnesota Superior North Outdoor Center

13 S. Broadway Ave Grand Marais . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-387-2186

State of Minnesota Resources Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources

. www.dnr.state.mn.us/biking/index.html

Minnesota Dept. of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.dot.state.mn.us/bike

MN High School Cycling League

BikeMN Staff Dorian Grilley, Exec. Dir 651-387-2445 . . . . . . . dorian@bikemn.org Nick Mason, Deputy Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nick@bikemn.org Natalie Gille, Greater MN Program Mgr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . natalie@bikemn.org Michelle Breidenbach, Safe Routes to School Edu. Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . michelle@bikemn.org Will Wlizlo, Membership and Web Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . will@bikemn.org CJ Lindor, Education Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cj@bikemn.org Jo Olson, Communications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jo@bikemn.org BikeMN teaches kids and adults to ride bikes safely in Minnesota. They have an expanding number of League of American Cyclist Instructors (LCI’s) throughout the State working to make a difference in the MN communities. Join BikeMN’s LCI team see page 144.

State of Minnesota Resources

Explore Minnesota Tourism

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pedalmn.org

Minnesota Complete Streets

. . . . . . . . . . . www.mncompletestreets.org

Minnesota Cycling Federation

(Racing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mcf.net

Minnesota Dept. of Health

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.dot.state.mn.us/bike

. . .www.minnesotamtb.org/morcmtb.org (See ad on pages 3, 30 & 197 for more details)

Minnesota Mountain Bike (MORC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.morcmtb.org

Parks & Trail Council of MN

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.parksandtrails.org

Twin City Metro Resources Bicycling in Minneapolis

. . . . . www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles

Bike Edina

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bikeedina.org

Bike Walk Twin Cities

. . . . . . . . . . . . www.bikewalktwincities.org

Metro Transit

. . . www.metrotransit.org/bike/index.asp

Midtown Greenways Coalition

. . . . . . . . . . . . www.midtowngreenway.org

Three Rivers’ Parks

. . . . . . . . .www.threeriversparkdistrict.org (See ad on page 64) Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tlcminnesota.org

Neighboring State Bike Advocates Bike Federation of Wisconsin

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bfw.org

Iowa Bike Coalition

. . . . . . . . . . www.iowabicyclecoalition.org

MN Bike Clubs & Race Teams Active Sports Club

Rochester . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rasc-mn.org

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You will find everything you need to plan your next bike vacation on the North Shore of Lake Superior. A central location along the “incredibly scenic” shoreline, Silver Bay is a great place to set up your base camp, making it easy to go on day excursions throughout the Arrowhead Region. Experience the great outdoors with nature activities, fun family attractions, area tours, scenic state parks, hiking, and biking trails - it is an experience you will never forget.

North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum

Mariner Motel

G 46 Outer Drive Silver Bay, MN 55614 Here explore the North Shore’s maritime fishing industry and early 800-777-8452 WEBSITE lifestyles on the waters of Lake Superior The Bay Area Historical 7136 Hwy 61/Co Rd 2, Tofte Museum 218-663-7050 WEBSITE H The Museum, with displays and Finland Minnesota photos, shows the early days of Silver Bay when it was a company town Historical Society B The museum with several buildings founded in 1954 80 Outer Dr. allows visitors to experience what 218-226-3143 WEBSITE life was like for early pioneer families settling in the Lake County Area Split Rock Lighthouse 5653 Little Marais Rd WEBSITE A

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

State Park

Start with a tour of the historic lighthouse, then cross over the Gitchi Gami paved trail and explore the C The Center is a place where minds mountain bike trail and fat bike loop open to the joy and wonder of discovery of our natural world, stimulating system in the park 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd. love and understanding of nature 218-226-6372 WEBSITE WEBSITE 6282 Cranberry Road 218-353-7414 WEBSITE Gitchi-Gami State Trail

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AmericInn Lodge & Suites Silver Bay

F 150 Mensing Drive

Silver Bay, MN 55614 218-226-4300 WEBSITE

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Currently totaling over 29 miles, this paved trail system makes it easy to ride along the Lake Superior shoreline from Silver Bay to the Split Rock Lighthouse and further along to Gooseberry State Park . . . . . . . . . WEBSITE

Bike/Bird Wildlife Watching K

A paradise for naturalists, jump on your bike and explore the back roads leading away from Lake Superior for a wide selection of migrating birds and wildlife to view WEBSITE

Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in the Heart of the North Shore – Silver Bay. WEBSITE

MN Bike Clubs & Race Teams

Alexandria Bike & Ski Club

. . . . . . . bikeandfitnessco.com/events.htm

Balance Cycling

Minneapolis . . http://balancecycling.com

Bemidji Bike Club

Bemidji . . . contact@thebikeguybemidji.com

Birchwood Bike Racing Team

Minneapolis . . www.birchwoodbiketeam.com

Boreal Bike Club

Bloomington . . . . . . www.borealbike.com

Buffalo Bike Club

Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . BuffaloBike Club.org

Cannon Valley Velo Club

Northfield . . . . . . . . sites.google.com/site/ cannonvalleyveloclub/

Central Minnesota Bike Club

Bowlus . . . . . . . . http://cmnbikeclub.com/

Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew Crosby . . . . . . http://cuyunalakesmtb.com

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Hibbing . . . . http://www.cyclemesabi.com/a/j/

Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores

West Duluth . . . . . http://www.coggs.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-715-398-0588

Duluth Road Cycle Club

Duluth . . . . . . . . . . www.duluthracing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-1724-8525

Erik’s Bike Club

Ride Tuesday Nights at 6 p.m. Twin Cities . . . . . www.eriksbikeshop.com

Fairmont Bike Club

Fairmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-238-1094

Faribault Flyers

Faribault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-334-4021 (See map on page 80-81 for more details

Flat City Cycle Club

Twin Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.flatcity.org

Gitchee Gami Trail Association

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ggta.org/biking.php (See ad on page 85 for more details)

Gopher Wheelmen

Twin Cities . . . www.gopherwheelmen.org

GrandStay Cycling Team

Minnesota . . . . . . . . . http://twitter.com/#!/ GSHotelsCycling

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Fargo/Moorhead . . . . . . . . . . . . www.gpcycling.org/joomla/

National Sports Center-Velo Club

Great Plains Bike Club Heartland Bike Club

Park Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -218-652-3936, Ride Tue. & Thur. Northern Cycle Shop (See ad on page 130-131 for more details)

Hiawatha Bicycling Club (HBC)

Twin Cities . . . . . . www.Hiawathabike.org (See ad on page 107 for more details)

Itasca Tour Club

Minnesota Junior Cycle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mnjrc.com/

Blaine . . . . http://velodrome.nscsports.org (See ad on page 73 - map on page 20-21)

Nordic Ski Club of Central MN

. . . . . . . www.nordicskiclubcentralmn.org

Northfield Bike Club

. . . . . . . . . . . . www.northfieldbikeclub.org

North Star Ski Touring Club

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.north-stars.org

Park Rapids . . . . . . . www.itascasports.com

Paul Bunyan Cyclists

Park Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . www.itascatur.org

Peace Coffee Racing Forest Lake

Itascatur Club

Lakes Area Cycle Club

Perham . . . . www.lakesareabikeclub.com

Lake Superior Cycle Club

Duluth . . . . . . . . . Tone@duluthracing.com

Major Taylor Bicycling Club

TC . . . . . . www.majortaylorminnesota.org

Mid-Minnesota Cycling Club

St. Cloud . . . midmncyclingclub.blogspot.com

Midwest Sport Council

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.midwestfun.org

Midwest Women’s Cycling

Twin Cities . www.mwcmr.blogspot.com/

Minneapolis Bicycle Racing Club

Twin Cities . . . . . . www.flandersbros.com/

Minnesota Cycling Team -Twin Cities . .www.mncyclingteam.org/MCT/Welcome.html

Minnesota HS Cycling League

. . . . . . . . . . . www.paulbunyancyclist.com . www.peacecoffeeracing.com/index.html

Penn Cycle Rides

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.penncycle.com

Ramsey Cycling Club

. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ramseybicycles.com/

Ride & Glide Ski and Bike Club

. . http://www.rideandglide.bizland.com/

Rim Riders St. Michael

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-479-8900

Rochester Active Sports Club

Rochester . . . http://rasc.multisportsystems.com/

Rosemount Cycling Club

Rosemount . www.rosemountcycling.com/

Rum River Cycling Club

Milaca . . . . . . . http://rumrivercycling.com/

Sierra Club – MN North Star Chapter . . . . . . . . . .www.minnesota.sierraclub.org

. . www.minnesotamtb.org/morcmtb.org (See ad on pages 3, 30 & 197 for more details)

Silver Cycling Lakeville, MN

Twin Cities . . . . . . . . http://mnhpva.org/

Sitzmark Ski & Social

Minnesota Human Powered Assoc. Minnesota Junior Cycling

Twin Cities . . . . . http://www.mnjrc.com/

Minnesota Randonneurs

TC basedwww.minnesotarandonneurs.org

Minnesota Triathlon Club

TC based . . . www.tcmultisportsclub.com/

Minnesota Wheelman

TC based . . . . . . . www.thewheelmen.org/

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.silvercycling.org (See map on page 56-57 for more details)

Twin Cities . . . . . . . www.sitzmarkmn.org

Sports Hut Bicycle Racing Team

Twin Cities . . . www.sportshut raceclub.com

St. Ben/St. John Cycling Club

Collegeville http://www.clubs.csbsju.edu/cyclingclub/

St. Olaf Cycling Club

Northfield . . . . . . http://www.stolaf.edu/

MN Bike Clubs & Race Teams

St. Paul Bicycle Racing Team St Paul based

. . . . . . . . . . www.spbrc.org

Superior Cycling Club

Grand Marais . . . www.superiorcycling.org

Traverski Ski & Sports Club

Roches ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-507-421-9984 .www.groups.yahoo.com/group/traverski

Twin Cities Bicycle Club (TCBC) Twin Cities . . . . . . . . . . www.BikeTCBC.org Twin Cities Tandem Club

Twin Cities . . . . . . . . www.tc-tandems.org

Twin Cities Spokes

http://www.facebook.com/pages/TwinCities-Spoke-of-the-IC3/176191155748570

Twin Cities Unicycle Club

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Twin Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tcuc.org

Ullr Ski, Bike & Social Club

Twin Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ullr.org

U of Minnesota Cycling Club

Twin Cities . . . . . . . . http://www.umct.org

Velo - Rochester

Rochester http://www.velorochester.com Velo-Duluth Cycle Club Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-218-624-4008

Venture Expeditions

Burnsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.ventureexpeditions.org

Wabasha Bicycling Club

Wabasha www.wabashabicycleclub.com

Winona Area Mountain Bikers

Winona . . . . . . . . . . . . greg@advcycle.com (See map on page 82-83 for more details)

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Iowa Scholastic Mountain Bike Club We are a non-profit 501(c)3, a group of volunteers Statewide, coming together to develop a “Middle School thru High School mountain bike racing league”

• • • • • •

Want to get involved?

Volunteer your time or donate to support getting more kids on bikes.

Want to be part of a team?

Join a local team at your school, don’t have one? Contact your school to start a club.

Worried about making the team?

There’s no “making the team” we are about inclusivity, there’s a spot on the team for everyone.

Want to start a team?

Contact one of the volunteers for more information or email: ismtbclub@gmail.com

Don’t currently ride a mountain bike?

Don’t worry, we all were beginners at one time, we just want more kids on bikes.

Want to make a difference in you community?

Become a volunteer, we need people from all backgrounds supporting our kids.

• Coach Rider Leader • Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator

• Team Photographer

• Fundraiser • Event Planning • Team Mechanic • Sponsorship Liaison

• Grant Writing • Trail Maintenance Coordinator

• Nutritionist

Our Goals: More Kids on Bikes!

• Fill a niche for students whose needs may not be met by traditional scholastic sports • Get kids outside • Welcome and support diversity in ability, ethnicity, gender, orientation and skill level • Promotes trail-building efforts and environmental awareness • Improves focus and academic performance in our student athletes • Promotes health & fitness in teens & their families. Contact us at ismtbclub@gmail.com

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Bike Friendly Destinations to

Central Iowa Catch Des Moines

1-800-451-2625 www.CatchDesMoines.com

(See map on pages 10-13 for more details) Bike Club . . . . . . . . www.BikeIowa.org

Raccoon River Valley Trail Towns 1-800-451-2625 www.raccoonrivervalleytrail.org/

Okoboji/Spirit Lake

Visitors Center . . . . . . 712- 332-2209 Arnolds Park, IA www.cityofspiritlake.org/tourism/

Arrowwood Okoboji

1405 US-71 Okoboji, IA . . . . . . . . . . 712-332-2161 www.arrowwoodokoboji.com (See Ad page 9 for more details)

(See map on pages 16 for more details)

State of Iowa Resources

Eastern Iowa Village of VanBuren

Visitors Center . . . . . . 319-293-7111 809 1st St, Keosauqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www. villagesofvanburen.com/ (See Ad page 35 for more details

Dyersville

Heritage Trail . . . . . . . 563-875-2311 1100 16th Ave. Ct. SE Dyersville . . . . . www.dyersville.org/

Cedar Falls

Visitors Center . . . . . . 800-845-1955 510 Hudson Road Cedar Falls www.cedarfallstourism.org/ (See map on pages 38 for more details)

Western Iowa T-Bone Trail Towns

Cass County, Atlantic, IA. . . . . . . . . . . . 712- 243-3017 www.atlanticiowa.com (See map on pages 24 for more details)

Iowa Bike maps

www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes/ transportation-map-for-bicyclists www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes/ interactive-iowa-bike-map

Iowa Bicycle Coalition

www.iowabicyclecoalition.org

Iowa Dept. of Health

www.idph.iowa.gov/A-Z

Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources www.iowadnr.gov/

Iowa Sports Foundation

www.livehealthyiowa.org/about-us

Iowa Tourism

www.traveliowa.com

Iowa Dept. of Transportation

www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes

Iowa Bicycle Coalition

www.iowabicyclecoalition.org

Border State Bike Resources

Council Bluffs Visitors Center . . . . . . . 844-271-6909 Council Bluffs, IA www.unleashcb.com/visitors

Bike Federation of Wisconsin

Sioux City

www.bikemn.org

(See map on pages 22 for more details)

Visitors Center . . . . . . . 800-593-2228 www.visitsiouxcity.org/ (See map on pages 18 or more details)

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Iowa Bike Club & Race Teams The Iowa Bicycle Racing Assoc. (IBRA)

Eastern Iowa

• Atlas Cycling Team (Iowa City) • Bike Burlington (Burlington) • Bikes To You / World of Bikes (Grinnell) • Chain Reaction Bicycle Club (Dubuque) • Double I Cycling Experience (DICE) (Bettendorf) • Goosetown Racing Club (Iowa City) • Iowa City Cycling Club (Iowa City) • Melon City Bike Club Inc. (Muscatine) • Team Q7 (Iowa City) • Twisted Spokes Racing Team (Cedar Falls) • University of Iowa (Iowa City) • University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls) • Velosport Iowa (Davenport)

Central Iowa

• BIKEIOWA.com Cycling (Ankeny) • Central Iowa Cycling Club (Ames) • Des Moines Cycle Club (Urbandale) • Des Moines United (Des Moines) • Heartland Velo (Des Moines) • Iowa State University (Ames) • North Iowa Spin (Britt) • Pella Bike Racing (Pella) • Rasmussen Bike Shop (West Des Moines) • Sakari Race Team (Altoona) • Scheels Grey Dog (West Des Moines) • Team Emu (Des Moines) • Thrive Cycling Team (Altoona) • VeloRosa Cycling Team (Urbandale)

Western Iowa

• Plymouth County Cyclists (Le Mars) • SC Velo (Sioux City)

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Developed as a milling center before the Civil War, today Bike-Friendly Cedar Falls offers cyclist’s miles of paved trails and mountain bike parks that interconnect for added fun. When not riding, you will find the sprawling greenery of wineries, breweries, distilleries and trendy shops in the downtown area. So bring your bike and spend a day, a weekend, or several days exploring Cedar Falls.

Downtown Cedar Falls A

Cedar Falls Public Art Tours

Next, to the Cedar River, the Here you will find a list of creative F and thought-provoking works of art Downtown area is the perfect place to start your ride or visit for some evening fun in public spaces throughout the city WEBSITE

Ice House Museum B

This circular structure built in 1921 once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays its harvest equipment and photos 121 Center Street 319-266-5149 WEBSITE

Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum C

The oldest of Cedar Falls’ museums, this 1861 Civil War era home documents the area’s early history and houses the famous O-scale Lenoir Train Exhibit 308 W. 3rd Street 319-266-5149 WEBSITE

UNI Gallery of Art G

Rotating and permanent exhibitions provide visitors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists 1601 W. 27th Street #104 319-273-3095 WEBSITE

Antique Acres H

The farm museum and campground displays working examples of antique threshing, steam, plowing and sawmilling machinery and more 7610 Waverly Road 319-987-2380 WEBSITE

John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum

Walk through the history of John Deere’s classic tractors and engines evolving from a simple steel plow to D In the College Hill Neighborhood, the today’s modern working machines garden is always open and adjacent 500 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo 319-292-6126 WEBSITE to the Cedar Valley Trail, next to the Hearst Center for the Arts John Deere Engine Works 304 W. Seerley Blvd and Assembly Tours 319-273-8641 WEBSITE In this plant watch the equipment Barn Quilts Countryside Tour J assembly from start to finish E For the road touring cyclist visit 3801 W. Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo all or some of the 13 West Black 319-292-5347 WEBSITE Hawk County Barn Quilt tour WEBSITE

Hearst Sculpture Garden and Art Center

Where to Stay

With many lodging properties to choose from, the Cedar Falls Area provides visitors with their preferred lodging setting from trusted hotel brands, B & B’s, and camping. WEBSITE

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Where to Eat

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack, a casual meal or upscale fare after your ride there is a place for you at the table in and around Cedar Falls WEBSITE

Save the Monarch Butterfly

While You Ride! Help us to increase disappearing pollinator habitat by tossing milkweed seedballs into roadsides while you ride your bike. It’s easy to make an impact!

Did you know: • Milkweed is the ONLY plant Monarchs lay their eggs on? • Milkweed is nearly gone from our landscape? • The Monarch population has declined 90%? • You can help! Plant a native garden or get in touch with us! Past bike riders and seedball tossers said:

“This is my new favorite riding activity!” “I started noticing the landscape more closely, almost in a meditative way.” “Why didn’t we think of this before?!”

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IMBA developed the “Rules of the Trail” to promote responsible and courteous conduct on shared-use trails. Keep in mind that conventions for yielding and passing may vary in different locations or with traffic conditions. 1. Ride Open Trails: Respect trail and road closures — ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass on private land. Obtain permits or other authorization as required. Be aware that bicycles are not permitted in areas protected as state or federal wilderness.

2. Leave No Trace: Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. When the trail is soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Don't cut switchbacks. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in. 3. Control Your Bicycle: Inattention for even a moment could put yourself and others at risk. Obey all bicycle speed regulations and recommendations, and ride within your limits.

4. Yield Appropriately: Do your utmost to let your

fellow trail users know you're coming — a friendly greeting or bell ring are good methods. Try to anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners. Bicyclists should yield to other non-motorized trail users unless the trail is clearly signed for bike-only travel. Bicyclists traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill unless the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic. In general, strive to make each pass a safe and courteous one.

5. Never Scare Animals: Animals are easily startled by an unannounced approach, a sudden movement or a loud noise. Give animals enough room and time to adjust to you. When passing horses, use special care and follow directions from the horseback riders (ask if uncertain). Running cattle and disturbing wildlife are serious offenses.

6. Plan Ahead: Know your equipment, your ability and the area in which you are riding then prepare accordingly. Strive to be self-sufficient: keep your equipment in good repair and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear. Search here for a www.IMBA.com Club to join and have fun!

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