11/27/2023

2024 MN Gravel Events

Rural Minnesota is home to quite a few long standing gravel road races and in recent years many new events have started to become a yearly tradition with cyclists.  With varying terrain, minimum maintenance roads, elevation changes, great rural scenery and unpredictable weather in the Spring and Fall, these events are sure to be fun and challenging.  Some are free while others require registration fees.  Almost all are unsupported requiring the participants to be their own repair and support crew.


This year's calendar will include all types of  gravel races, rides and mixed surface events from around the state and just across the border.  Some of these have registration cutoff dates, have a rider cap, or more information and registration details that are yet to be announced.  Below is a list of all of the gravel events that I'm aware of in chronological order.  I will continue to update and add events to this post as they become available.  If you are a race or event organizer and would like your event listed here and on any of the listings on my Event Calendars page, please send me an e-mail.

April

Ragnarok 105-April 6, 2023
Red Wing, MN
105 miles
Postcard Registration must be postmarked by December 31, 2023

Driftless 100-April 27, 2024
Elkader City Pool
Elkader, IA
100, 60, 30 miles

May

Grandma’s House
Princeton, MN
100, 50, 25 miles

GRVL DRMA V-May 18, 2024
Bay City, WI
120 miles

The Heywood-May 18, 2024
Central Park
Northfield, MN
390, 165, 110, 55, 30 miles

Spring Valley 100-May 18, 2023
Spring Valley, MN
100 miles

Grand Marais, MN
110, 54, 26 miles
Online Registration (opens January 1, 2024)

June

Epic Bike Fest-June 7-9, 2024
American Birkebeiner Trailhead
Cable, WI
37, 18 miles
50, 27 miles

Rambling River Park
Farmington, MN
158, 79, 44, 17.9 miles

Waukon One Hundred-June 15, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church
Waukon, IA
100 km, 50 km

Kwik Trip
Zumbrota, MN
135 km

The Fox Bikepacking Race-June 29-30, 2024
Finland Community Center
Finland, MN
120 miles
Online Registration (opens January 1, 2024)

Lutsen 99'er-June 29, 2024
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen, MN
99, 69, 49, 25 miles
Online registration opens January 9, 2024

July

Freedhem 76-July 6, 2024
Freedhem Store
Little Falls, MN
106, 76, 46 miles
Online Registration (opens January 1, 2024)

The Wolf Bikepacking Race-July 19-21, 2024
Two Harbors/Ely/Grand Marais/Two Harbors
300 miles
Online Registration (opens January 1, 2024)

Hotdish 100-July 27, 2024
Briggs Outdoors
Winona, MN
100 miles, 100 km, 50km

August

Hollo Gravel Classic-August 10, 2023
Battle Lake, MN
70 miles
Postcard Registration April 1st to August 1st

Starbucks
Rosemount, MN
110 km

Murphy-Hanrehan Regional Park
Savage, MN
110 km

September

Two Harbors, MN
105, 56, 18 miles
Online Registration (opens January 1, 2024)

Rosewood Gramble-September 28, 2024
Northland Community & Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN
62, 25 miles gravel, 30, 16, 1.4 miles paved

October

Events TBA

November

Events TBA

March-2024 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule

The 2024 bike season is filling up fast with all sorts of events, rides, tours, races and festivals.  I have compiled a chronological list of events by month with links to more information and some with online registration.  Earlier is better when planning which events you are going to participate in as some have a cap on the number of participants or registration deadlines. Use this March event listing to save the date for the ones you want to participate in.

This post is a work in progress, so bookmark it and check back often for new event listings.  If you are an event organizer and would like to have your event listed in this post, send me an email (or visit my contact page) with the information and available links.

March '24

Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Fat Bike Birkie-March 9, 2024
American Birkebeiner Trailhead
Cable, WI
47, 21, 10 km

Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Minneapolis, MN

February-2024 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule

The 2024 bike season is filling up fast with all sorts of events, rides, tours, races and festivals.  I have compiled a chronological list of events by month with links to more information and some with online registration.  Earlier is better when planning which events you are going to participate in as some have a cap on the number of participants or registration deadlines. Use this February event listing to save the date for the ones you want to participate in.

This post is a work in progress, so bookmark it and check back often for new event listings.  If you are an event organizer and would like to have your event listed in this post, send me an email (or visit my contact page) with the information and available links.

February '24

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Lime Creek Fat Bike Race-February 3, 2024
Lime Creek Nature Center
Mason City, IA

Fat Bike Loppet-February 4, 2024
Cedar Lake near the Boat Launch
Minneapolis, MN
33 km

Fat Bike Puoli Loppet-February 4, 2024
Cedar Lake near the Boat Launch
Minneapolis, MN
20 km

Fat Tire Loppet-February 4, 2024
Cedar Lake near the Boat Launch
Minneapolis, MN
10 km

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-February 6, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Fat Forest Fourteen-February 10, 2024
Tioga Recreation Area
Cohasset, MN
21, 14, 7 miles

Lake MacBride Golf Course
Solon, IA
30, 10 miles

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Actif Epica-February 16-18, 2024
St. Pierre-Jolys
MB, Canada
230, 115, 50 km

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-February 20, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Minneapolis, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

9/01/2023

Winter '23-'24 MN Fatbike Events

Winter fatbiking continues to draw in new riders which has brought us a large increase of events over the past several years.  This season should be a great one.  Expect to see the return of  yearly favorites and numerous new fat tire events.  Start planning your calendar now and check back often for updates.

This season's calendar will include all types of  winter fatbike events from festivals and races to demos and group rides.  Below is a list in chronological order of events in Minnesota and nearby across the border.  Race and event organizers, if you would like your event listed please send me an e-mail (visit my contact page).  I will continue to add events to this post as they become available.

November

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-November 14, 2023
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

FAT FRIDAY-November 17, 2023
Trailhead Cycling
Champlin, MN

Fat Tire Bike Ride-November 18, 2023
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

MN River Bottoms-Lyndale Lot
Bloomington, MN

Elm Creek Singletrack
Champlin, MN

Square Lake Park
Stillwater, MN
22, 12 miles

Friday Night Lights-November 24, 2023
Tioga Recreation Area
Cohasset, MN

3898 145th St W.
Shakopee, MN
11.5 miles

Lyndale Lot-Minnesota River Bottoms
Bloomington, MN

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-November 28, 2023
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Bloomington Ferry Trail Bridge
Bloomington, MN


December

UW Wanderoos
Amery, WI
28, 14 miles

OO Trailhead, SC Johnson Outdoor Center
Seeley, WI

Mesabi Recreation
Virginia, MN

Fat Tire Bike Ride-December 2, 2023
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Worldwide

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Crosby Farm Regional Park
St. Paul, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Michael's Cycles
Prior Lake, MN
22, 13, 5 miles

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
Ironton, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Crosby Farm Regional Park
St. Paul, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Standing Rocks County Park
Stevens Point, WI

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Levis / Trow Mounds Trail
Neillsville, WI

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Nicollet Bike & Ski Shop
Mankato, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Bethel Haunted Forest
Bethel, MN

Global Fat Bike Day 2023-December 2, 2023
Trailhead Cycling
Champlin, MN
15 miles

Global Fat Bike Day 2023-December 2, 2023
Tonka Cycle and Ski
Hopkins, MN

Minnesota River Bottoms
Mendota, MN

Minnesota River Bottoms-Lyndale Lot
Bloomington, MN

Bluffside Park
Winona, MN

ROAM Bike Shop
White Bear Lake, MN
Short-: 10-15 miles
Long: 25 miles

Chomonix Golf Course
Lino Lakes, MN

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Riverside Park
St. Cloud, MN

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Lowes Creek Park
Eau Claire, WI

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Red Rock Bar and Grill
Rowena, SD

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Douglas Trailhead
Rochester, MN

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
MB Johnson Park
Moorhead, MN

The Garage Bikes + Brews
River Falls, WI

Silver Creek Town Hall
Two Harbors, MN

Hartley Nature Center
Duluth, MN

McDavitt Townhall
Forbes, MN

Central Park
Northfield, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 4, 2023
Tioga Recreation Area
Cohasset, MN

Sibley Historic Site
Mendota, MN

Underdown Fat B-Day-December 9, 2023
Prairie Dells Trailhead, Heineman Road, Gleason
Merrill, WI

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-December 12, 2023
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Beginner's Winter Bikecamp-December 16, 2023
One On One Bicycle Studio
Minneapolis, MN

Fat Tire Bike Ride-December 16, 2023
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-December 26, 2023
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Fatbikes by Candlelight-December 27, 2023
LAMBO Zip Trail
Minocqua, WI

Tuscobia Winter Ultra-December 29-31, 2023
Tuscobia State Trail
Rice Lake, WI
160, 80 miles

January

Minnesota River Boat Launch-Cedar Ave (Hwy 77)
Eagan, MN
20, 10 miles

Norpine Fat Bike Classic-January 5-7, 2024
Cascade Lodge and Restaurant
Lutsen, MN
25, 14, 4 miles

Fatathlon Fatbike Race-January 6, 2024
Shannon Lake Trail
St Germain, WI
21, 11 miles

Fat Tire Bike Ride-January 6, 2024
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-January 9, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra-January 13-14, 2024
St. Croix State Park
Hinckley, MN
40 miles
Online Registration (opens August 15, 2023)

7 Hills Brewing Company
Dubuque, IA
70, 35, 17 miles

City of Lakes Pre-Loppet-January 14, 2024
The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN
18 km
Online Registration (opens November 10, 2023)

Fat Vasa-January 14, 2024
Vasaloppet Nordic Center
Mora, MN
25, 12.5 km

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Fat Bike Border Battle-January 20, 2024
New Richmond Golf Club
New Richmond, WI
24, 12 miles

Fat Tire Bike Ride-January 20, 2024
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

Freezer Burn Fatbike Race-January 20, 2024
Springvale County Park
Cambridge, MN

Icykel Fatbike Race-January 21, 2024
Miner's Mountain Rally Center
Ironton, MN
40 km, 20 km, 10 km

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-January 23, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Arrowhead 135 Ultra-January 29-31, 2024
International Falls, MN
135 miles
Online Registration (opens September 1, 2023)

February

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Lime Creek Fat Bike Race-February 3, 2024
Lime Creek Nature Center
Mason City, IA

Fat Bike Loppet-February 4, 2024
Cedar Lake near the Boat Launch
Minneapolis, MN
33 km

Fat Bike Puoli Loppet-February 4, 2024
Cedar Lake near the Boat Launch
Minneapolis, MN
20 km

Fat Tire Loppet-February 4, 2024
Cedar Lake near the Boat Launch
Minneapolis, MN
10 km

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-February 6, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Fat Forest Fourteen-February 10, 2024
Tioga Recreation Area
Cohasset, MN
21, 14, 7 miles

Lake MacBride Golf Course
Solon, IA
30, 10 miles

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Actif Epica-February 16-18, 2024
St. Pierre-Jolys
MB, Canada
230, 115, 50 km

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-February 20, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

March

Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Fat Bike Birkie-March 9, 2024
American Birkebeiner Trailhead
Cable, WI
47, 21, 10 km

Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

8/14/2023

2023 MN Cyclocross Events

Image Credit: TMB Images

Cyclocross season has begun and to get riders prepped there are some practice sessions, clinics and some non-sanctioned races coming up.  Below is a list in chronological order of races and other cyclocross events here in MN and nearby across the border.  Details for some of the races in this post may still be being worked out as their status with USA Cycling may be pending or in the permit process.

Image Credit: TMB Images

Race and event organizers, if you would like your cyclocross event listed please send me an e-mail (or visit my contact page).  I will continue to update information and add events to this post as they become available.

August

Tuesday Night CX-August 22, 2023 Cancelled
Valley Place Park
Crystal, MN

Tuesday Night CX-August 29, 2023
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN

September
 
Cannonball Cross-September 2-3, 2023
East Park
Mason City, IA
Facebook Page

Tuesday Night CX-September 5, 2023
Valley Place Park
Crystal, MN

Minnehaha Creek Park - Cedar and 49th St.
Minneapolis, MN

Cyclocross Skills - Level 1-September 11, 2023
Minnehaha Creek Park - Cedar and 49th St.
Minneapolis, MN

Tuesday Night CX-September 12, 2023
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN

Minnehaha Creek Park - Cedar and 49th St.
Minneapolis, MN

Cyclocross Skills - Level 1-September 18, 2023
Minnehaha Creek Park - Cedar and 49th St.
Minneapolis, MN

Tuesday Night CX-September 19, 2023
Valley Place Park
Crystal, MN

Minnehaha Creek Park - Cedar and 49th St.
Minneapolis, MN

Sherman Hill CX-September 23-24, 2023
Sherman Park
Sioux Falls, SD

Cyclocross Skills - Level 1-September 25, 2023
Minnehaha Creek Park - Cedar and 49th St.
Minneapolis, MN

Tuesday Night CX-September 26, 2023 Cancelled
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN

October
 
Duck Crossing CX-October 1, 2023
Warner Lake County Park
Clearwater, MN

Tuesday Night CX-October 3, 2023
Valley Place Park
Crystal, MN

Versus CX-October 8, 2023
Huset Park
Columbia Heights, MN

Croix Cross - MNJRC-October 28, 2023
Hudson Middle School
Hudson, WI

Jackson Meadow Cyclocross-October 29, 2023
Jackson Meadow
Marine On St. Croix, MN

November
 
MCF CX-November 4, 2023
Cottage Grove Bike Park
Cottage Grove, MN

Bassett Creek Park
Crystal, MN

For more updates on USA Cycling cyclocross events in Minnesota visit the USA Cycling events search page.

8/12/2023

January-2024 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule

The 2024 bike season is filling up fast with all sorts of events, rides, tours, races and festivals.  I have compiled a chronological list of events by month with links to more information and some with online registration.  Earlier is better when planning which events you are going to participate in as some have a cap on the number of participants or registration deadlines. Use this event listing to save the date for the ones you want to participate in.

This post is a work in progress, so bookmark it and check back often for new event listings.  If you are an event organizer and would like to have your event listed in this post, send me an email (or visit my contact page) with the information and available links.

January '23

Minnesota River Boat Launch-Cedar Ave (Hwy 77)
Eagan, MN
20, 10 miles

Norpine Fat Bike Classic-January 5-7, 2024
Cascade Lodge and Restaurant
Lutsen, MN
25, 14, 4 miles

Fatathlon Fatbike Race-January 6, 2024
Shannon Lake Trail
St Germain, WI
21, 11 miles

Fat Tire Bike Ride-January 6, 2024
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-January 9, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra-January 13-14, 2024
St. Croix State Park
Hinckley, MN
40 miles
Online Registration (opens August 15, 2023)

7 Hills Brewing Company
Dubuque, IA
70, 35, 17 miles

City of Lakes Pre-Loppet-January 14, 2024
The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN
18 km
Online Registration (opens November 10, 2023)

Fat Vasa-January 14, 2024
Vasaloppet Nordic Center
Mora, MN
25, 12.5 km

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Utepils Brewing Company
Minneapolis, MN

Utepils Brewing Co.
Minneapolis, MN

Fat Bike Border Battle-January 20, 2024
New Richmond Golf Club
New Richmond, WI
24, 12 miles

Fat Tire Bike Ride-January 20, 2024
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

Freezer Burn Fatbike Race-January 20, 2024
Springvale County Park
Cambridge, MN

Icykel Fatbike Race-January 21, 2024
Miner's Mountain Rally Center
Ironton, MN
40 km, 20 km, 10 km

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-January 23, 2024
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Brianno's Chart House
Lakeville, MN

Arrowhead 135 Ultra-January 29-31, 2024
International Falls, MN
135 miles
Online Registration (opens September 1, 2023)

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Minneapolis, MN

5/01/2023

December-2023 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule

The 2023 bike season is filling up fast with all sorts of events, rides, tours, races and festivals.  I have compiled a chronological list of events by month with links to more information and some with online registration.  Earlier is better when planning which events you are going to participate in as some have a cap on the number of participants or registration deadlines. Use this December event listing to save the date for the ones you want to participate in.

This post is a work in progress, so bookmark it and check back often for new event listings.  If you are an event organizer and would like to have your event listed in this post, send me an email (or visit my contact page) with the information and available links.

December '23

UW Wanderoos
Amery, WI
28, 14 miles

OO Trailhead, SC Johnson Outdoor Center
Seeley, WI

Mesabi Recreation
Virginia, MN

Fat Tire Bike Ride-December 2, 2023
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Worldwide

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Crosby Farm Regional Park
St. Paul, MN

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
MB Johnson Park
Moorhead, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Michael's Cycles
Prior Lake, MN
22, 13, 5 miles

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
Ironton, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Crosby Farm Regional Park
St. Paul, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Standing Rocks County Park
Stevens Point, WI

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Levis / Trow Mounds Trail
Neillsville, WI

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Nicollet Bike & Ski Shop
Mankato, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 2, 2023
Bethel Haunted Forest
Bethel, MN

Global Fat Bike Day 2023-December 2, 2023
Trailhead Cycling
Champlin, MN
15 miles

Global Fat Bike Day 2023-December 2, 2023
Tonka Cycle and Ski
Hopkins, MN

Minnesota River Bottoms
Mendota, MN

Minnesota River Bottoms-Lyndale Lot
Bloomington, MN

ROAM Bike Shop
White Bear Lake, MN
Short-: 10-15 miles
Long: 25 miles

Bluffside Park
Winona, MN

Chomonix Golf Course
Lino Lakes, MN

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Riverside Park
St. Cloud, MN

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Lowes Creek Park
Eau Claire, WI

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Red Rock Bar and Grill
Rowena, SD

Global Fat Bike Day Ride-December 2, 2023
Douglas Trailhead
Rochester, MN

The Garage Bikes + Brews
River Falls, WI

Silver Creek Town Hall
Two Harbors, MN

Northern Pancake-December 2, 2023
Speedway
Brooklyn Center, MN
200 km

Brothers Bar and Grill
Rochester, MN

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire, WI

Santa Cycle Rampage MSP-December 2, 2023
The Loop Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN

Storm the Bluffs-December 2, 2023
Bronk Forest Management Unit-Plowline Trail
Minnesota City, MN
MTB Race-15 km
Duathlon-Run 15 km, Mountain Bike 15 km, Run 2km (Relay options available)

Hartley Nature Center
Duluth, MN

McDavitt Townhall
Forbes, MN

Central Park
Northfield, MN

Father Hennepin Park
Minneapolis, MN

Global Fat Bike Day-December 4, 2023
Tioga Recreation Area
Cohasset, MN

Northern Coffeeworks
Minneapolis, MN

Ardent Bicycles
Grand Rapids, MN

Trailhead Cycling-Plymouth
Plymouth, MN

Half a Pancake-December 9, 2023
Speedway
Brooklyn Center, MN
100 km

Sibley Historic Site
Mendota, MN

Minnesota History Center
St. Paul, MN

Underdown Fat B-Day-December 9, 2023
Prairie Dells Trailhead, Heineman Road, Gleason
Merrill, WI

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-December 12, 2023
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Holiday Lights Ride-December 14, 2023
Nicollet Bike & Ski Shop
Mankato, MN

Fulton Taproom
Minneapolis, MN

Beginner's Winter Bikecamp-December 16, 2023
One On One Bicycle Studio
Minneapolis, MN

Fat Tire Bike Ride-December 16, 2023
Limestone Brewers
Osage, IA

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Minneapolis, MN

WOW-Women On Wheels Ride-December 26, 2023
Bloomington Ferry Bridge Lot
Bloomington, MN

Fatbikes by Candlelight-December 27, 2023
LAMBO Zip Trail
Minocqua, WI

Tuscobia Winter Ultra-December 29-31, 2023
Tuscobia State Trail
Rice Lake, WI
160, 80 miles
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