Touring Events
All events are listed for your convenience. The Lakes Area Bike Club does not guarantee the accuracy of the listings. Check with ride/event organizers for more details. Events will be added or modified as info becomes available.
Sunday, April 25, 2010, Ironman, Lakeville, MN 30/65/100 Registration $30. Group rides of 10 or more $30. Shirts & T-shirts extra. www.ironmanbikeride.org
Sunday, April 29, 2007, Iron Crotch, Houlton, WI across St. Croix river from Stillwater, MN, take immediate right on County E to Houlton School, 25, 40, & 60 miles. Start at 8 - 9 a.m. Ride cost $7. Microfiber T-Shirt $16 with early registration, $21 on day of ride. Riders to provide their own food. Sponsored by County Cycles, Roseville, MN. 651-482-9609 www.countycycles.com
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Worldwide ride, Ride of Silence honoring those cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding. Raising Awareness that cyclists are here, and to ask that all Share The Road.
Saturday, June 5, 2010 21st Annual Tour of Lakes Ride, starting in Crosby, MN. May 1st deadline for registration cutoff. May 1st or 1200 rider cutoff, which ever comes first. www.paulbunyancyclists.com
Sunday, June 6, 2010, Baxter, MN, RIDE WITH JIM OBERSTAR (CONGRESSMAN JIM OBERSTAR), Nisswa, MN Choice: 28 miles round trips, Start: 9am. Nisswa City Hall.
Cost: Free. Maps, helmets required. Call or write for map and ride details. Contact: Terruy McGaughey 213 S. 5th Street., Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 829-5278 Email: www.brainerdcommunityaction.org
Saturday, June 12, 2010 Sour Grapes Run, Baxter, MN
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| Hit the trail and leave the road behind at the Ninth Annual Sour Grapes Half & Half! Race Location The Sour Grapes Half & Half is held at the Northland Arboretum located in the heart of the lakes country in Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota. The Northland Arboretum offers more than 540 acres of Green Space, including a Norway Pine Plantation, gardens, flower beds and over 20 Kilometers of trails. Course Description The half marathon and 10.55K run Registration Please see the registration page on this website. There will be no registration after close of busniness on Monday, June 7th. Note that registrations are limited to the 1st 500 adult registrants. Awards All adult participants will receive a t-shirt with original artwork and a unique finisher token. A short awards ceremony will follow the race. Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each race. In addition, awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female age group finishers in each race based on the following age groups: 0-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61-70. All results will be posted on our website within a few days of the race. Meal All participants will be treated to a delicious meal following the race. Bring the family and join the fun, food and camaraderie of running enthusiasts. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU NEED TO SIGN UP AND PAY FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. If you are up for a challenge or just want to enjoy nature at its finest; reserve your spot on the starting line today! Proceeds from the event are donated to the Northland Arboretum, a non-profit organization. To see more information about the Northland Arboretum and its programs, please go to www.northlandarb.com. We will be running the children?s races first to allow participant parents an opportunity to watch their children run. |
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Saturday, June 12 2010 Caramel Roll Ride, Avon Trailhead, 10, 12, and 15 miles, ride contact is Cliff Borgerding at 320-293-9364, website http://www.lakewobegontrails.com/event/htm .
Saturday June 19, 2010 Lions Save the Pool - Parkers Prairie, MN This ride has three mileage choices- 10k, 60k and 100k. Cost is a minimum of a 15.00 pledge for the Parkers Prairie Municipal Pool. $20.00 if you want a t-shirt. Refreshments and rest stops are on the route. Registration takes place at 8:00 at the Parkers Praire City Park located on Highway 29 in Parkers Prairie, MN. The rides will start around 9:00. For more information contact Tanya Woodwor at 320-808-7500 or mailing address at 409 Zenzinger Lane Parkers Prairie, MN 56461 or e-mail at TWoodwor@unicel.com There is also a facebook page for the Parkers Prairie Pool at Parkers Prairie Pool
Saturday, June 19, 2010 Horribly Hilly Hundreds, 100 and 200 kilometers, southwest Wisconsin, starts in the village of Blue Mound. Timing chip start to finish. Start time 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. www.horriblyhilly.com/home.html
Saturday, June 19-June 26, 2010 GRABAAWR, Wisconsin www.bikewisconsin.org
Saturday, June 27, 2009 Browerville Days Bike Classic, Browerville, MN 15 & 35 miles. Cost $20 individual, & $40 family includes 2 T-shirts. Contact Lynn Geraets 320-594-2215 or website: www.browerville.govoffice.com No longer available.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 Detroit Lakes Midsummer Bike Tour, Detroit Lakes, MN 6:30 a.m. at the DL Pavilion. 13, 26, or 43 mile ride. Individual $15 by July 2, $20 after July 2. Family $50 by July 2, $60 after July 2. Contact Kim Bettcher at 218-844-4221 Ext 108 or email kim@dlccc.org
Saturday, July 11, 2009 Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure(r), 8:00am, Forestview Middle School. 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 Mi Walk. 75% of Proceeds benefit breast cancer programs in Cass & Crow Wing Counties; 25% to Komen's Research & Awards programs. Pre-register Friday, July 1st at Community Action in Brainerd, 213 5th St, or by mail $18 adults/$12 & under. Race Day is $25/$15. ONLINE REGISTRATION, printable forms, and info available at www.brainerdlakesrace.org . T-shirts to all.
Saturday, July 10-16, 2010 Bike Northwoods, www.bikewisconsin.com , www.bikenorthwoods.com
Sunday, July 11, 2010 Tour of Saints, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN 35 or 50 miles, Start 6:30 a.m. Cost by May 31, $31 with t-shirt, $19 without. By June 11, $34 with, $22 without. By June 25, $37 with, $25 without. Tour day $42 with, $30 without. Contact Mike Doyle 1-800-651-8687. See www.tourofsaints.com/home/index.html
Sunday, July 11-17, 2010 Habitat 500, 500 miles averaging 70 miles per day. Prices $135 before April 1, 2006. $150 after April 1. Website www.habitat500.org .
Saturday, July 24, 2010Yikes! Bikes! Walker Leech Lake Area, MN 18, 40, 60 miles. Start 6:00 a.m. Cost $30 ($75 family) before July 1. Benefits Leech Lake Habitat for Humanity. www.lakesarehabitat.org or call 218-828-8517. Cost $10 increase after July 1.
Saturday, July 17, 2010 Velo Duluth's 34th Annual Duluth North Shore Split Rock Century Tour, Duluth, MN. The ride starts at the Ordean Building on 5th Ave W. Parking is in the ramp across the street. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. 15, 40, 60, and 100 miles. Registration with North Shore Cycling Tour, registration will be 424 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806. Individual $25, Family registration $35 (2 adults and 2 children under age of 18). For info go to splitrocktour@yahoo.com or www.veloduluth.org . Check websites for updates on registration amounts and other information.
Sunday, July 25-31, 2010, RAGBRAI, across Iowa http://ragbrai.com/index.php/registration/
Sunday-Friday, July 25 - 30, 2010 MS TRAM Start 6:30-8:30 a.m. daily. Contact MS Event Assistant at 1-800-582-5296 or www.bikeMSminnesota.org
Saturday, July 25, 2009 Grey Eagle Hills Classic, Grey Eagle, MN 10, 40, 55, 100 miles. Price is $18 - $25. Contact Jay Grammond 763-389-0015 Website http://mnbiketours.tripod.com/bikegreyeagle No Longer Available.
Sunday, July 31-August 6, 2010SAGBRAW, visit website www.bikewisconsin.com
Saturday, July 31 ,2010 Grand View, WI. 30th Annual Firehouse 50 Race. www.firehouse50.org/gvfh50
Saturday, August 7, 2010 Tour de Tonka Registration 6:00-7:00 a.m.. Tour de Tonka is a bike ride, not a race. It is a recreational ride for all ages. There is a ride for a cause component benefiting the local food shelf. There are 3 different ride distances. 16 mile family ride through parts of Deephaven, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Shorewood, Excelsior and Greenwood. 38 mile ride going part way around Lake Minnetonka through the communities of Deephaven, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Navarre, Tonka Bay, Shorewood, Excelsior and Greenwood. 62 mile challenge ride encompassing all of Lake Minnetonka and the communities of Deephaven, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Navarre, Independence, Lyndale, Watertown, Waconia, Victoria, Shorewood, Excelsior and Greenwood, and a 75 mile ride.
The ride begins and ends at the Minnetonka High School. The cost is $35 per person age 17+. Under 17 $18. Max family cost $75/. These prices are in effect from Feb. 1 - March 31. Prices increase after that. For more information, please contact 952-401-6800. or visit www.tourdetonka.org
Saturday, August 16, 2008 Dairyland Dare, Dodgeville, WI in southwestern Wisconsin. Distances of 100K, 200K, 266K, and 300K. Registration 100K - $60, 200K - $70, 266 & 300K - $80. http://www.dairylanddare.com/
Saturday, August 8, 2009 Central Lakes Ride, Osakis, MN Distance of 20 and 40 miles. Starts in downtown Alexandria. $15 individual, $35 family, $10 T-shirts. Contact Jan Moore (866)784-8941 or visit www.centrallakestrail.com
Saturday, August 7, 2010 Great River Energy/Mesabi Trail Ride, Virginia, Giants Ridge, and Buhl, MN. Distances of 12, 26, and 50 miles. $40 individual, $85family, after Aug. 3 $50 individual, $100 family. Contact Birdie Oddo at 1-877-637-2241. Web: www.mesabitrail.com
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride, 9:00 & 10:15 a.m. starting at the Gooseberry Falls State Park between Two Harbors and Silver Bay, MN. 28 mile and 55 mile options. Pre-register by August 1 $28, ride day $35, children under 15 $5 with paid adult. Contact Charlie Michels at 218-226-3720 or by email annualride@GGTA.org . Visit website http://www.ggta.org/ .
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Tour de Prairie Lakes, Habitat for Humanity of Prairie Lakes Tour, Glenwood, MN. 20, 40, and 70 miles. Tour registration to begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Glenwood City Park across from Lakeside Ballroom. Individual $25, Family $40. Contact Habitat for Humanity of Prairie Lakes at 320-634-0355 or email www.habitatprairielakes.org .
Sunday, August 22, 2010 Cal Miller Memorial Bike Race/Ride, Perham, MN Race 36 miles. Ride 12 miles. Registration 8:00. Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Cost $20 pre-register, $23 race day. Contact Pat Puetz 218-334-8441 or or the Perham Chamber at 800-634-6112. www.perham.com
Saturday, Sept. 11 2010 Tour of Cuyuna Bicycle Ride, Deerwood, MN. Start in Deerwood, MN. 30 miles and 60 miles. Registration $25 and runs between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. www.cuyunalakestrail.org
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 Jesse James Bike Tour, Northfield, MN, 10 mile family, 30, 45,60, and 100 mile rides. Phone 507-581-1614 or check website www.jjbiketour.org 6:30 a.m. start for 45 to 100 mile ride.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 Bike Ride Around Mille Lacs, Onamia, MN 35 and 70 miles. Start 7:30 Cost $20 . Contact jenny@noblewear.com or www.millelacs.com. Phone 320-532-3126. CANCELLED FOR 2009 & 2010.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 Mora Bicycle Tour, Mora, MN 25 & 50 miles. Start 7:30 a.m. registration. Cost $25 individual or $65 family before 9/1. Contact www.morabiketour.org or phone 320-679-9195.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 Tour of Colors, Crosslake, MN 25 and 50 mile rides. Ride begins at Crosslake Community Center. Start time 8:00 -9:30 a.m. Cost is $25. Ride the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Call Jim Oraskovich at 218-568-4774 or check website http://pequotlakes.k12.mn.us./index.cfm?pageid=6034
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 Headwaters 100, Park Rapids, MN 45, 75, 100 miles. Start 7-9:00 a.m. Cost $30-$40. www.parkrapids.com
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