Giants Ridge Now Welcomes Fatbikes and Will Host New Fatbike Race

Image Credit: Giants Ridge

After Grand Targhee Resort became the first ski resort in the country to allow fatbikes the use of their Nordic trail system, Giants Ridge in Biwabik has followed suit and now welcomes them for snow biking also.  To embrace and endorse the growing sport of snow biking, a fatbike race has been added to the Giants Ridge calendar of events this season.  

Giants Ridge has 60 kilometers of well groomed scenic Nordic trails that meander through Superior National Forest.  The majority of these trails are cleared to 20' wide with a groomed surface of 18'.  These are shared trails that are groomed with classical cross-country ski tracks on the sides and a skating lane in the center.  Snow bikers are to ride in the fatbike lane which is the most firm part of the track.  A Trail Pass is required and bikes must have a tire width of 3.7" or greater and tire pressure less than 10 psi to use the trails.  Trail users must provide their own bikes as the Giants Ridge Rental Shop does not rent fatbikes.

Image Credit: Giants Ridge

Giants Ridge Fatbike Etiquette:

Fat bikers are the new users on the trails and should be extra polite and courteous. Here are a few tips to always keep in mind when riding fat.

Do not ride on the groomed trail if:

• You are leaving a tire rut deeper than one inch
• You are having a hard time riding in a straight line
• Your bike's tires are narrower than 3.7"
• Your bike's tire pressure is greater than 10 psi

General Fat Biker Nordic Trail Etiquette:

• Bikes yield to all other users. Skiers don't have brakes, you do!
• Fat bike lane - Ride on the most firm part of the track.
• Leave room for skiers to pass.
• Do NOT ride in the classic ski tracks.
• Stay to the right side of the trail around corners and look for oncoming traffic.
• Allow the track time to set-up after grooming and before riding.
• Don't ride any old mountain bike out there - Purpose built Fat bikes only!
• Spread the word about Fat biking, make it fun, keep it safe.
• Be an ambassador for the sport - stay polite, educate other bikers, discourage bad behavior, follow the rules, and we'll all have a good time this winter.

A daily Trail Pass for adults (13+ years) is $14.  Dates, rates and times of operation are subject to change without notice.  For more information including hours and trail reports, visit the Giants Ridge Nordic page.  Nordic trail conditions are weather dependent and can change rapidly due to snow and wind. Prior to your vist, call ahead to Giants Ridge Reception for up-to-date trail conditions: 800-688-7669, ext. 8005 or 218-865-8005.

Click on map for detailed view or here to download

Giants Ridge Fatbike Race

Image Credit: Giants Ridge

Giants Ridge will be hosting their first-ever Fatbike Race on Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at 9:00 am.  It will consist of a 15 mile (25km) race on their Nordic (cross-country) ski trails.  There will be prize drawings and awards issued to different age classes.  Entry fee is $35 and includes lunch.  Register by calling 218-865-8005, by email or in writing:  Giants Ridge Fat Bike Race, P.O. Box 190, Biwabik, MN 55708.

Drive time to Giants Ridge:
3½ hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro  Driving Directions
60 minutes from Duluth  Driving Directions
4 hours from St. Cloud  Driving Directions

Stay up to date with everything at Giants Ridge by following them on Twitter, or Like them on Facebook.

Winter Bike Expo Returns Bigger & Better Than Ever

The Winter Bike Expo presented by Freewheel Bike returns for its third year December 7th & 8th to the Freewheel Midtown Bike Center for two days of winter bike fun.  The expo draws hearty cyclists from all over to see and demo all that manufacturers have to offer for winter commuters & fatbikers.  Admission is free and the fun kicks off at 9 am each day.  For a schedule of events, click here.

Image Credit:  Freewheel Bike

This is your chance to demo ride the newest fatbikes from Surly, Salsa, Trek and Borealis on the fatbike specific demo course set up just outside.  This year's course promises even more features to really give you a feel for those big tires.  Watch the video below to get a taste of just some of what the demo course will have to offer.

Image Credit:  Freewheel Bike

The Expo is also a great opportunity to check out all of the latest in studded tires from 45NRTH, Nokian, Schwalbe, Continental and tires equipped with Grip Studs.  There will be a fleet of fatbikes and standard bikes with studded tires to demo ride on the icy patch outside the store.  See for yourself what kind of traction studded tires give you in the iciest of conditions.  Freewheel Bike will be giving out a free gift to all fatbike and studded tire demo participants as well as an entry for great door prizes.

Image Credit:  Freewheel Bike

Representatives will be on hand from Salsa Cycles, Surly, Trek, Borealis, 45NRTH, Lazer, Giro and more to show you their latest offerings and answer all of your questions.  Stop by the Wheelhouse to see all of the choices available for rims, hubs and rubber and chat with Freewheel's master wheel builders.

Image Credit:  Freewheel Bike

Learn more about winter biking at one of the many informative seminars. Topics include everything from Winter Commuting Basics and Winterizing Your Rig to Wheel Science and Where Only Fatbikes Tread.  Freewheel Bike is also pleased to announce that Polar explorer Eric Larsen, who attempted fatbiking to the South Pole last December, will be on hand for a special Fatbiking Antartica seminar.  Don Clark will hold a Winter Bike Camp Invite seminar where he will share his knowledge with fellow adventure seekers.  He will also announce an overnight camping trip hosted by Freewheel Bike for the weekend following the Winter Bike Expo.  Be sure to attend Don's seminar as space is limited for this trip.

Image Credit:  Freewheel Bike

Stick around after the Winter Bike Expo on Saturday night for the Superfat Crit, a criterium race for fatbikes set up on a feature laden course along the railroad trench of the Midtown Greenway.  Racers must have fat tires of at least 3.7" or wider and lights since the race will be conducted in the dark.   Get a second chance to win door great prizes by participating including the top prize of a pair of Dillinger Studded fatbike tires donated by 45NRTH.

The Freewheel Midtown Bike Center is located at 2834 10th Ave. S. in Minneapolis right on the Midtown Greenway.

2014 9:Zero:7 Frames and Custom Builds Now Available at Penn Cycle

2014 9:Zero:7 Aluminum SRAM X7 190 Centered Custom Build

Penn Cycle & Fitness, the Twin Cities' exclusive 9:Zero:7 Authorized Dealer now has 2014 framesets and custom builds ready to roll in time for winter fatbike season.  With over 50 new 9:Zero:7 frames in all sizes and colors (including raw aluminum) and the new Whiteout Carbon, there's bound to be one you'll fall in love with.  For the first time, 9:Zero:7 framesets include a color matching aluminum fork, 190mm rear dropout spacing to accept up to 4.8" tires/100mm rims and a 44mm head tube that is compatible with any fat bike fork.  Each frame is crafted out of 7005 aluminum and features six rack mounts, three water bottle mounts, fender mounts, and full cable housing.

Stop into your local Penn Cycle & Fitness to see one of these beauties for yourself and take a test ride.  Click here to find a location near you.

'14 9:Zero:7 Aluminum Sram X7 190 Centered Build

'14 9:Zero:7 Aluminum Sram X7 190 Centered Specs

Frame:  2014 9:Zero:7 190mm Aluminum Frame
Fork:  2014 9:Zero:7 Aluminum Fork
Headset:  Cane Creek 10 inset 1 1/8 Threadless
Wheels:  Surly Marge Lite 65mm wide 32-hole rims 
Hubs:   9:Zero:7 135mm front 9:Zero:7 190mm Rear
Spokes:  DT Champion 2.0
Tires:  45North Huser Du
Crankset:  SRAM X5 Snow 175mm
Chainwheel:  36T x 22T
Bottom Bracket:  SRAM External
Chain:  PC1030
Front Derailleur:  SRAM X7 Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur:  SRAM X7 Mid Cage 10 Speed
Rear Cogs:  SRAM PG 1030
Shifters:  SRAM X7 2x10sp
Handlebar:  Salsa ProMoto 2
Stem:   Bontrager Select 105mm 7 Degree Rise
Brake Levers:  Avid FR5
Brakeset:  Avid BB5-disc
Seatpost:  Kalloy 30.9 Alloy
Colors:  Black, Raw, Orange, Blue, Green
Sizes:   X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Weight:  31 lbs.
* Subject to change without notice.  Component spec may vary due to product availability.

The 2014 9:Zero:7 Aluminum Sram X7 190 Centered Build lists for $2199.00.  Call the Minnetonka store (952-593-5030) for up to date information on this bike.  Since Penn Cycle builds bikes from frames, they do not have up to date information live on their website.

Framesets are also available including the new Whiteout Carbon and can be custom built to your specifications.  These 2014 9:Zero:7 framesets and this custom build are in limited supply.  Contact one of the Penn Cycle locations near you for in-store availability.

How You Can Contribute Your Favorite Rides or Trails to MTB Project

Yes, you can contribute to MTB Project by mapping your favorite trails using your gps-enabled smartphone.  Your input will serve as a guide for other riders that may be unfamiliar with the trail providing them the information to make it a great ride experience.  While it is still relatively new and developing, new trails and rides are being added everyday by individuals and IMBA grassroots organizations.  If this sound like something you would like to do, pick trails or rides that you are familiar with to provide the best content for MTB Project.  The information contained in this post will give you all you need to know about contributing to help make MTB Project the most extensive mountain bike trail catalog in the country.

Mapping Rides for MTB Project

The following instructions for contributing your content to MTB Project were taken from the IMBA website.

1. The first step is to go for a ride and record it. Start from the most common trailhead and do the ride as it is most commonly done. You can use a GPS device and regular camera, but it is MUCH easier to use a smartphone. Our favorite apps for collecting trail data include My Tracks (Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks&hl=en) and MotionX (iPhone:http://gps.motionx.com/iphone/overview/), but many others work just fine. Start recording the GPS track at the beginning and record your entire ride. You can edit it later on mtbproject.com.

2. Take photos as you go.  Lots of things are worth photographing: scenic spots, cool trail features, nasty technical section, your buddy dropping off a ledge…  We highly recommend using the built-in camera app on your phone which will automatically record the GPS location on the photo. Taking a photo every mile or two is a good idea - keep your phone in a handy pocket so you  can pull it out often.

3. Back at home, get your GPS track and photos on to your computer. Most GPS apps let you email the file to yourself.

4. On MTBProject.com, click "Add your rides…" on the home page.  Start with your Ride. Follow those instructions and you'll now have a great start.

5. You probably rode several Trail Segments on your Ride, so now you can create them. A Trail Segment is a full trail or a portion of one just as you would find it on a printed map. A Ride is a combination of trails, roads, and whatever you take to make a complete excursion. We have a shortcut method to create a Trail Segment from an existing Ride, so you don't have to upload and edit your GPS track again.

6. Add you photos.  Hopefully they're already GPS-tagged by your phone and you don't have to do much other than give them a caption.

7. Add parking and other symbols as necessary.

8. Once you're all done adding your trail, photos and description, you'll submit it to MTB Project for review.  We'll look it over and either publish it or get back to you with questions in a few days. 

Below are four tutorial videos featuring IMBA Mapping Specialist, Leslie Kehmeier.  They will guide you through the process of contributing your favorite MTB rides or trails.

Uploading a Ride

The first in a four-part series, this video shows you how to get started uploading your GPS data and creating a ride on MTBProject.com.

Adding Trails

The second in a four-part series, this video shows you how to create trail segments on MTBProject.com.

Adding Photos

The third in a four-part series, this video shows you how to add photos to trails and rides on MTBProject.com.

Adding Symbols & Markers

The final tutorial in a four-part series, this video shows you how to add critical symbols and markers to trails on MTBProject.com, such as parking areas, scenic viewpoints and great places to get a post-ride meal.

To ensure content on MTB Project is accurate and appropriate, every submission including trail description, photo and video is reviewed.   Do you have questions or comments regarding MTB Project?  Contact IMBA Mapping Specialist Leslie Kehmeier or Communications Director Mark Eller.  If you are a part of an IMBA grassroots organization and would like to be a content administrator for your area, please let them know.  For more information, visit MTBProject.com or IMBA's Meet MTBProject.com page.

MTB Project: Making it Easy To Find a Great Place to Ride

MTB Project is new initiative for IMBA's mapping program supported by Shimano and in partnership with Adventure Projects, LLC.  It is billed as "The next generation ride guide and trail map website."  The partnership's goal is to produce the most extensive mountain bike trail catalog in the country making it easy for anyone to find a great place to ride.

Since the launch of MTB Project last spring, there has been more than 17,000 miles of rides and trails published to the site including trail descriptions and photos. 

Find a ride on the MTB Project website by browsing the map, using the search box or by picking a state.  A Feature Ride is a recommended route that might include several trails.  A Trail is just a single trail, as you would find on a traditional map.  Once a Trail or Feature Ride has been selected, detailed information is displayed.  View the overview, description, trail stats (length, % singletrack, ascent, descent and high & low elevation) photos and a map with elevation profile.  There are even options to obtain directions from Google Maps, download a gpx file or send to phone.

Create an account or log in to add or view your Your To Do List, add or view your Check-Ins and share a page via Facebook or Twitter.  Selected Trail or Feature Ride pages can be improved by adding content like photos, video, adding symbols and editing a description or gpx track.  All content  must be approved by site administrators before it goes live. 
 

To make it easier to take all of this information with you to the trails, the website is now mobile friendly and there is a MTB Project app (free) available for Android on Google Play and for iPhone/iPad on the iTunes App Store.  Use the app to sync your To-Do list & Check-Ins, view trail information, get directions to a selected trail, download trail maps for offline use and show your location while on the trail.

Download MTB Project App

Once the MTB Project app is installed on your gps-enabled smartphone, it is easy to search for a Trail or Feature Ride by selecting the "Near Me" or "Search" button. 

When a Trail or Feature Ride is chosen, it is easy to switch between the details, map, elevation profile and photos.  The details page has options for downloading the map for offline use and getting directions to the trail from your current location.

The app also helps keep track of recently viewed trails/rides, your To Do List, Check Ins, Conditions and Saved Trails for offline use.

MTB Project makes it easy to find a great place to ride near you and provides all the information needed if you are unfamiliar with the trail.  Both the website and the app sync together when logged in so you'll always be able to keep track of your rides/trails.  To see an updated list of all MTB Project rides and trails in Minnesota, visit my MN MTB Project Trails page.  MTB Project is still a developing project and has limited content, but more is being added every day and you can contribute.  Visit my post, How You Can Contribute Your Favorite Rides or Trails to MTB Project to learn more.

Note:  All screenshot images are from the Android version of the MTB Project app.

Fatbike Frozen Forty Returns for Third Year

The Fatbike Frozen Forty is back for its third year and is expected to be bigger and better than ever.  Race day is set for Saturday, February 15 and will take place at Elm Creek Park in Champlin, MN.  Online Registration opens Friday, November 15th and will be capped at 200 race registrants.  The format for the race will be solo 40 mile (men and women categories) and team 40-mile (any combination of 2-4 people).  As the name implies, this is a fatbike-exclusive race requiring a tire width of at least 3.7 inches or wider.

Once again the Fatbike Frozen Forty is part of the Great Lakes Fat Bike Series.  Race Organizer, Brad Boyd told me, "We're thrilled and honored to have been invited to participate in the first year of the series, last year, and we are part of the series again for its second year, surrounded by the good company of a great group of winter races."  This will be race six in a series of eight which includes the Penn Cycle Fat Tire Loppet and Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout in Minnesota as well as races in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Image Credit:  RideFatbikes.com

This year's race will include a cash purse with equal payout to the first 3 places in both Mens and Womens categories.  While the headline act of the the Fatbike Frozen Forty is the solo 40 mile race, it can also be raced in a team format.  Teams can be any combination of two to four people, male, female or co-ed with laps to be divided up.  Registration fee is $45 per person (whether registering solo or as a team) until the end of the day on December 31st and $50 January 1st  - February 10th.

Image Credit:  RideFatbikes.com

Elm Creek Park is an excellent race venue for the Fatbike Frozen Forty.  "In winter, it's a wonderful mix of tight singletrack with rolling hills, views, short climbs, and great riding.  Depending on winter weather, the trail can have ideal snow conditions, if it has been groomed for racing and if people follow the park's rules of staying off the trail at critical times when trail conditions warrant leaving the trail alone.  We've had beautifully maintained pristine trails the last two years, thanks in large part to some racers/volunteers who have supported the park and our race through their efforts." - Brad Boyd, Race Organizer.

The race will be a lap format with laps consisting of 10 miles.  A warming tent, food and beverage will be located at the parking lot if racers would like to stop off between laps to refuel or rest.  See map below for course layout and elevation profile.

The Fatbike Frozen Forty is well known for planning and communication.  Racers will be kept updated on the Fatbike Frozen Forty News page, RideFatbikes.com, Facebook and Twitter.  Media Partner Mountain Bike Radio will also be providing a pre-race interview/report.

Image Credit:  RideFatbikes.com
Kristin with Triple F founder/organizer Brad Boyd
& co-directer Ben Welnak

Meteorologist Kristin Clark and race organizer Brad Boyd last year introduced one of the first race-specific winter weather forecasts in the country for a fatbike race.  The Fatbike Frozen Forty will once again feature Kristin's 2WheelWeather Cyclecast which will provide racers highly detailed, hyper-local weather information in the days leading up to the race.  Blog and video forecasts will posted to ensure racers are prepared for the weather conditions on race day.

"My goal in the Frozen 40 Forecast has been to provide an accurate representation of the weather conditions racers will likely face out on the trail. I’m hoping through this forecast, social media and television that more people will get excited about the event and help expand the fatbike community. Cheers to many more successful Fatbike Frozen 40 races!" - Kristin Clark

The Fatbike Frozen Forty has teamed up with Media Partner Race Vista to be a featured race on RaceVista.com.  Show a little pre-race enthusiasm by tagging a picture of your fatbike during your fall/winter training using the hashtag #Frozen40RV in Instagram.  Use the same hashtag for your race day photos on Twitter, Flickr and Instagram so Race Vista can find them and put together the best photos, slideshows, galleries, and videos from the Triple F.

Image Credit:  Race Vista/45NRTH

To help make the Fatbike Frozen Forty a success, volunteers and sponsors are needed.  Volunteers will serve in 3-hour blocks on race day to help with parking, registration, food/beverage, course marshals/timing, etc.  If your company or organization is interested in a sponsorship opportunity, sponsors are now being accepted  for the 2014 Fatbike Frozen Forty.  Visit the Triple F Contact Us page to request more information about volunteering, to obtain a sponsorship kit or present you sponsorship proposal.
  

Image Credit:  RideFatbikes.com

Image Credit:  RideFatbikes.com

The Fatbike Frozen Forty is not just a race, it has become one of the feature fatbike events in the Midwest.  Don't miss the fun, racing action, atmosphere and great prizes that the Triple F has become known for.  This will be the biggest and best year yet, so sign up early as the racer registration cap is bound to be reached quickly.  Visit Frozen40.com for more details.

currently accepting sponsors for the 2014 Fatbike Frozen Forty. Contact us with your proposal or to obtain our sponsorship kit. - See more at: http://frozen40.com/contact-us/#sthash.yVzG82fO.dpuf

currently accepting sponsors for the 2014 Fatbike Frozen Forty. Contact us with your proposal or to obtain our sponsorship kit. - See more at: http://frozen40.com/contact-us/#sthash.yVzG82fO.dpuf

currently accepting sponsors for the 2014 Fatbike Frozen Forty. Contact us with your proposal or to obtain our sponsorship kit. - See more at: http://frozen40.com/contact-us/#sthash.yVzG82fO.dpuf

2014 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule

The 2014 bike season is filling up fast with all sorts of events, rides, tours, races and festivals.  I have compiled a chronological list of events 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 day 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

Brrrrmidji New Year's Day Bike Ride-January 1, 2014
Bemidji, MN 

1st Annual Frozen Toes & Nose New Year’s Day Fat Tire Bike Ride-January 1, 2014
Bowlus, MN 

Cold Bear Challenge Winter Racing Series #1-January 4, 2014

Hillside Park

Elk River, MN

No Name Alleycat Race-January 5, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

COGGS 2nd Annual Duluth Fatbike Weekend-January 10-12, 2014
Duluth, MN 

Fat (Bike) vs. Skinny (Ski) Pursuit Challenge-January 11, 2014

Duluth, MN
Online Registration 

Frozen Frolic Winter Race Series #1-January 11, 2014

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Maple Grove, MN 

Riding Slushy:  Protected Bike Lane at the Winter Market-January 11, 2014
Mill City Farmers Market
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Adaptive Mountain Biking-January 12, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove, MN 

Arctic Fat Fever-January 18, 2015

Lake Minnetonka
Excelsior, MN
15 miles 

Frozen Frolic Winter Race Series #2-January 18, 2014

Murphey Hanrehan Park Reserve

Savage, MN 

Penn Cycle Get Phat with Pat Fatbike Race #1-January 18, 2014

MN River Bottoms

Bloomington, MN

Carver Lake Cold Catfish Cup-January 19, 2014

Carver Lake Park

Woodbury, MN
Online Registration

2014 Global Fat Bike Summit-January 24-25, 2014

Ogden, UT 

5th Annual Lake Minnetonka Ice Race-January 25, 2014

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Minnetrista, MN
Facebook Event Page

Penn Cycle Get Phat with Pat Fatbike Race #2-January 25, 2014

MN River Bottoms

Bloomington, MN

B-B-BRRR Winter Classic-January 26, 2014

Fargo, ND 

Cold Bear Challenge Winter Racing Series #2-January 26, 2014

Hillside Park

Elk River, MN 

Arrowhead 135-January 27, 2014

International Falls, MN

Registration Closed

Get Phat with Pat

February 

Frozen Frolic Winter Race Series #3-February 1, 2014

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Maple Grove, MN 

Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet-February 1, 2014
Lake Calhoun
Minneapolis, MN 

Stuporbowl 17-February 1, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event Page 

No Name Alleycat Race-February 2, 2014

Minneapolis, MN

Penn Cycle Fat Tire Loppet-February 2, 2014

Theodore Wirth Park

Minneapolis, MN 

Shadowfest-February 2, 2014

Baxter, MN 

Frozen Frolic Winter Race Series #4-February 8, 2014 

Murphey Hanrehan Park Reserve

Savage, MN 

Winona Snow Bomb Winter Race-February 8, 2014
Winona, MN
Facebook Page
Online Registration (closes February 7th)

Twin Cities Bike Swap-February 9, 2014

Expo Center-National Sports Center
Blaine, MN 

Fatbike Frozen 40-February 15, 2014

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Maple Grove, MN

Online Registration (closes February 10th)

Frozen Gopher Fat Bike Race-February 15, 2014

U of M Nordic Ski Center
Falcon Heights, MN
Recreational (3 laps) and Advanced (5 laps)
Approx. 3 mile lap 
Facebook Page

Cold Bear Challenge Winter Racing Series #3 & FatbikeFest-February 16, 2014

Hillside Park

Elk River, MN 

Omium's Friday Night Bikes & Beers-February 21, 2014
Omnium Bike Shop
St. Paul, MN 

Cutters Ball 5-February 22, 2014
Handsome Cycles
Minneapolis, MN 
Facebook Event Page

Frozen Frolic Winter Race Series #5-February 22, 2014

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Maple Grove, MN

Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout-February 28-March 1, 2014

Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails

Crosby, MN
Friday Night Dinner & Amazing Swag Raffle-February 28
Yawkey Night Fat Bike Ride & Snowshoe Tour-February 28
Iron Yeti SnoXross Fat Bike Race-March 1
Serpent Lake Ice Bike Race-March 1
Online Registration (closes February 26th)
Facebook Page

March

COGGS 3rd Annual Duluth Traverse Gala-March 1, 2014
Greysolon Ballroom
Duluth, MN 
Online Registration (Closes February 25th) 
Facebook Event page 

Frozen Frolic Winter Race Series #6-March 1, 2014 

Murphey Hanrehan Park Reserve

Savage, MN 

No Name Alleycat Race-March 2, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

2014 Parks & Trails Day on the Hill-March 4, 2014
St. Paul, MN
Online Registration 

2nd Annual Balsam Basher Fat Bike Race-March 15, 2014

Korkki Nordic Center
Duluth, MN 

Minnesota Bicycle Summit on Capital Hill-March 19, 2014
St. Paul, MN
Online Registration 

Slick 50 Spring Classic-March 22, 2014
One On One Bicycle Studio
Minneapolis, MN
50 miles 

Giants Ridge Fat Bike Race-March 29, 2014

Giants Ridge
Biwabik, MN 
13 miles
Flyer 
Facebook Event Page  

Lakeville-Milltown-Lakeville-March 29, 2014
Lakeville, MN
Approx. 80 miles 

11th Annual TCBC Swap Meet-March 29, 2014
Hopkins, MN 

30 Days of Biking Kickoff Ride-March 30, 2014
Bryant Square Park
Minneapolis, MN

April

30 Days of Biking-April 1-30, 2014
Registration opens March 1st
Online Pledge 

30 Days of Biking Bike Social-April 3, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Flèche de l'Aube-April 5, 2014

Dunn Bros. - E. Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Leader's Summit-April 5-6, 2014
Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)
Bloomington, MN 

No Name Alleycat Race-April 6, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Bike Social-April 10, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Flèche de l'Aube-April 12, 2014

Dunn Bros. - E. Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN 

Lucid Silo Release Ride & Party-April 12, 2014

Lucid Brewing
Minnetonka, MN 

Ragnarök 105-April 12, 2014

Red Wing, MN
Registration closed 

Miesville Grinder-April 13, 2014
Miesville, MN
56 miles
Registration Closed


Tuesday Night Worlds-April 15, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcon Heights, MN 

30 Days of Biking Bike Social-April 17, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Flèche de l'Aube-April 19, 2014

Dunn Bros. - E. Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Tour de Breweries-April 19, 2014
Day Block Brewing Company
Minneapolis, MN 

Enjoy The Ride - A Year's Worth of Cycling Art-April 19-20, 2014
Presented by Adam Turman
Minneapolis, MN 

Mankato Area Mountain Bikers Fundraiser-April 19, 2014
Mankato Brewery
Mankato, MN 

Mammoth Gravel Classic-April 19, 2014

St. Croix Falls, WI
100, 70, 30 miles
100 mile course details 

Marty Road Race-April 19, 2014 (Postponed)
Marty, MN
Race Flyer 

Tuesday Night Worlds-April 22, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcon Heights, MN 

30 Days of Biking Thai Feast Nite Ride-April 23, 2014
Sen Yai Sen Lek - Thai Rice & Noodles
Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Bike Social-April 24, 2014

Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Flèche de l'Aube-April 26, 2014

Dunn Bros. - E. Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN 

30 Days of Biking Yoga Crawl Ride-April 26, 2014

Smith Triangle
Minneapolis, MN 

Dickie Scramble-April 26, 2014

Elgin, MN
75 miles
Registration open to day of race.
Facebook Event Page 

Even Better Saturday-April 26, 2014
Hosted by Bike to Beer in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 

Falls Duathlon-April 26, 2014

Cannon Falls, MN

 2 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run 
Online Registration (closes April 22nd) 

Ken Woods Memorial Road Race-April 26, 2014
Cannon Falls, MN
Online Registration 

Tinman Triathlon-April 26, 2014
Morris, MN
1k swim, 30k bike, 10k run 
Online Registration (closes April 24th) 

West 7th Street Bicycle Society April Bike Ride-April 26, 2014
Irvine Park to Summit Brewery
St. Paul, MN 

Lobster Claw Criterium-April 27, 2014
U of M East Bank Campus
Minneapolis, MN
Online Registration 

Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride-April 27, 2014

Washington Co. Fairgrounds

Stillwater, MN

100, 75, 50, 25, 15 miles

Facebook Page

Twitter Page 

Tuesday Night Worlds-April 29, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcon Heights, MN

Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride

May

Iron Range Off-road Cyclists Info Session & Membership Drive-May 1, 2014
Minnesota Discovery Center
Chisholm, MN 

Full Cycle Presents Break the Cycle-May 2, 2014
Full Cycle Bike Shop
Minneapolis, MN
Buy tickets online 

30 Days of Biking Finale Dance Party-May 3, 2014
Republic at Seven Corners
Minneapolis, MN 
Facebook event page 

Bike Camping Basics Seminar-May 3, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

Chain of Lakes Sprint Triathlon-May 3, 2014
Alexandria, MN
600 yd. swim, 13 mile bike, 2.8 mile run
Online Registration (closes May 1st)

Cinco de Mayo Duathlon- May 3, 2014
Stillwater, MN
Long Course-5k run, 20 mile bike, 5k run
Short Course-2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run
Online Registration (closes April 27th) 

Intro to Gravel Riding/Racing Seminar-May 3, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

Minnetonka Youth Triathlon-May 3, 2014
Minnetonka Middle School East
Minnetonka, MN 

Pata de Perro Bike Club Bike Swap-May 3, 2014
Rochester, MN 

Ride Around Woman Family Bike Ride-May 3, 2014
Longville, MN
18+ miles (30K) 

Take the Hill Triathlon-May 3, 2014
St. Peter, MN
500 yard swim, 12.5 mile bike, 3.3 mile run 
Online Registration 

Adaptive Mountain Bike Open House-May 4, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

No Name Alleycat Race-May 4, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

PH24 in the May Day Parade-May 4, 2014
Powderhorn Park
Minneapolis, MN 

Silver Island Road Race-May 4, 2014
Henderson, MN
Race Flyer 

Minneapolis Bike Week-May 4-11, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 
Event List

 Twin Cities Bike Week-May 4-11, 2014
Twin Cities 

Wells Fargo Ride & Roll-May 4, 2014
St. Cloud, MN
10, 5, 2 miles 

Brake For Breakfast-May 6, 2014
Greenway Building
Minneapolis, MN 

Tuesday Night Worlds-May 6, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcon Heights, MN 

National Bike To School Day-May 7, 2014 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-May 8, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

The Future of Fourth-May 8, 2014
Fourth Street between Minnesota and Wacouta
St. Paul, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Minneapolis Bike To Work Day-May 8, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Twin Cities Bike To Work Day-May 8, 2014 

Bike MS:  Sam's Club Twin Cities Ride-May 10, 2014

Twin Cities, MN
50, 25, 15 miles 

Central Lakes Cycle 2nd Annual Duathlon-May 10, 2014

Fergus Falls, MN
20 mile bike, 4 mile run, 7 mile bike 
Online Registration (closes May 9th) 

Farm Dog Time Trial Race #1-May 10, 2014
Lakville, MN
Race Flyer 

Fulton Gran Fondo-May 10, 2014

Fulton Brewery
Minneapolis, MN
100 miles
Online Registration 

Memorial Ride for Charles Lord-May 10, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Oakdale Spring Classic Duathlon-May 10, 2014
Oakdale, MN
3 mile run, 14 mile bike, 2.5 mile run 
Online Registration (closes May 7th)

Pedal For Pints-May 10, 2014

Surly Brewing
Minneapolis, MN
50, 25 miles
Online registration closes May 9th  

Tour de Red Wing-May 10, 2014
Red Wing, MN
43, 37, 16, 10 miles 
Flyer
Registration Form 
Online Registration 

Trailhead 32/22 Gravel Ride-May 10, 2014
Twin Lakes City Park
Anoka, MN
32 miles (22 miles gravel)
Ride course 

CycloFemme Ride-May 11, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN
17 miles 

Mother's Day Family Ride-May 11, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event page 

Tuesday Night Worlds-May 13, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcon Heights, MN 

Farm Dog Time Trial Race #2-May 14, 2014
Lakville, MN
Race Flyer 

May Full Moon Ride - Milk Moon-May 14, 2014
Sunrise Cyclery
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-May 15, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Alexander-May 16-18, 2014

Spring Valley, MN 
350+ miles
Registration closed

Almanzo 100-May 17, 2014

Spring Valley, MN
Approximately 100 miles

Registration closed

The Royal 162-May 17, 2014

Spring Valley, MN
Approximately 162 miles

Registration closed 

ALS Bike Trek MN-May 17, 2014
Big Marine Park Reserve
Marine On St. Croix
52, 34, 14 miles
Online Registration (Closes May 16th) 

6th Annual Bike Sale Benefiting Kids 'n Kinship-May 17, 2014
Apple Valley, MN 

Blaine Triathlon-May 17, 2014

Blaine, MN
.3 mile swim, 16.7 mile bike, 3.5 mile run
Online Registration  (closes May 16th) 

The Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour-May 17-18, 2014
Red Wing, MN
Approximately 85 miles 

Root River Triathlon-May 17, 2014
Houston, MN
6.5 miles canoe/kayak, 8 mile bike, 3 mile run 
Online Registration 

Thief River Falls Triathlon-May 17, 2014
Thief River Falls, MN
500 yd. swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run
Online Registration 

Apple Blossom Bicycle Tour-May 18, 2014
La Crescent, MN
60, 30, 16, 5 miles 

Esprit de She Du Lakeville-May 18, 2014
Lakeville, MN
2 mile run, 11 mile bike, 2 mile run 
Online Registration 

Gear West Duathlon-May 18, 2014
Orono, MN
5k run, 28k bike, 5k run
Online Registration (closes May 13th) 

Land Between the Lakes Duathlon-May 18, 2014
Albert Lea, MN
2 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run 

St. Croix Woolly-May 18, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
St. Croix Falls, WI 

Tuesday Night Worlds-May 20, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcon Heights, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-May 22, 2014
Salem Hills
Inver Grove Heights, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-May 22, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-May 22, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

All Club Memorial Ride-May 24, 2014
Turtle Lake Park
Shoreview, MN
63, 48, 29 miles 

Minnesota Memorial Classic-May 24-26, 2014
Rockford/Lester Prairie/Waconia, MN
Race Flyer
Online Registration


Sartell Apple Duathlon-May 24, 2014
Sartell, MN
5k run, 33k bike, 5k run 
Online Registration (closes May 29th) 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-May 27, 2014
Elm Creek
Champlin, MN 

Farm Dog Time Trial Race #3-May 28, 2014
Lakville, MN
Race Flyer 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-May 29, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-May 29, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Artcrank Minneapolis-May 31, 2014
Shelter Studios
Minneapolis, MN 

Ladies' Saturday Morning Coffee Ride-May 31, 2014
Angry Catfish Bike Shop & Coffee Bar
Minneapolis, MN
14.5 miles 

Northside 6-May 31, 2014
North Minneapolis, MN 

Open Streets MPLS on the Proposed North Minneapolis Greenway Route-May 31, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Twin Cities Tour de Cure-May 31, 2014

Minneapolis, MN
100, 62, 45, 27, 18, 7 miles

June

Bluff Riders Charge-June 1, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Mankato, MN 

Buffalo Triathlon-June 1, 2014
Buffalo, MN
Sprint Race Course-1/4 mile swim, 12.8 mile bike, 3 mile run 
Olympic Race Course-.9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Online Registration (closes April 30th) 

No Name Alleycat Race-June 1, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

Shamrocks Capital Criterim-June 1, 2014
St. Paul, MN 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-June 4, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Duluth Enduro Series-June 4, 2014
Piedmont Park
Duluth, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-June 4, 2014
Carver Lake
Woodbury, MN 

Carleton Triathlon-June 5, 2014
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
1000 yard swim, 16.3 mile bike, 5 mile run
Registration 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-June 5, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

North Star Bicycle Festival Minnesota Fixed Gear Classic -June 5-7, 2014
NSC Velodrome
Blaine, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-June 5, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Bike MS:  C.H. Robinson MS 150 Ride-June 6-8, 2014

Duluth to the Twin Cities, MN
Approximately 150 miles 

Black's Grove River Crossing Mountain Bike Race-June 7, 2014
Wadena, MN
Race Brochure
Registration Form 

Lake Crystal Duathlon-June 7, 2014
Lake Crystal, MN
3.1 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run
Online Registration (closes June 5th) 

Liberty Triathlon-June 7, 2014
Rockford, MN
Olympic Course-1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Long Course-1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Lifetime Kids Tri-Winona-June 7, 2014
St. Mary's University
Winona, MN
Ages 5-7 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .25 mile run
Ages 8-10 75 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run
Ages 11-13 125 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .75 mile run 
Registration opens February 3rd 

New Bri Tri-June 7, 2014
New Brighton, MN
.5 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run 
Online Registration (closes June 4th) 

Tour de Pepin-June 7, 2014

Lake City, MN 
100, 72, 50, 32 miles 

Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride-June 7, 2014
Baxter, MN
65, 35 miles 
Online Registration (closes May 5th) 

Tweed Ride-June 7, 2014
Mankato, MN 

Two Wheeled Tour - Biking the Munger Trail-June 7, 2014
Jay Cooke State Park
Carlton, MN 

Water Carnival Bike Ride-June 7, 2014

Hutchinson, MN
100, 65, 20 miles

Lifetime Tri-Trinona-June 8, 2014
Winona, MN
International Course-.93-mile swim, 24.85-mile bike , 6.2-mile run
Sprint Course-.25-mile swim, 11-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
Online Registration 

Miesville Redux - Gents Ride-June 8, 2014
Miesville, MN
40 miles 

Open Streets MPLS on Lyndale Ave. S.-June 8, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Tour de Lucé-June 8, 2014
Tour de Lucé Twin Cities locations
Online Registration 

Trailhead Family Fun Ride-June 8, 2014
Champlin, MN
25, 12, 5 miles 

State Fair Affair: Curse of the Spandex Hex-June 10, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcoln Heights, MN
Unlicensed fun ride 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-June 11, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

North Star Grand Prix (Formerly the Nature Valley Grand Prix)-June 11-15, 2014
Downtown St. Paul Criterium-June 11
Cannon Falls Road Race-June 12
Minneapolis Uptown Criterium-June 13
Menomonie Road Race-June 14
Stillwater Criterium-June 15 
Event Flyer
Park Dental Tour de Kids  Event Flyer
Gran Fondo & Spectator Ride-June 14 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-June 12, 2014
Crank Sisters Session*
Murphey-Hanrehan

Savage, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-June 12, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-June 12, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

5th Annual Women's Pedal & Paddle-June 12-14, 2014
Crosby/Ironton, MN
Registration Form 

Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Festival-June 13-14, 2014
Crosby, MN
Miner's Mountain Cross Country Race -June 14 
Beginner – Approximately 7 miles (Male/Female) 
Sport – Approximately 14 miles (Male/Female) 
Expert – Approximately 21 miles (Male/Female)
Registration 

Tour of Minnesota-June 13-20, 2014
Jackson/Worthington/Luverne/Pipeston/Windom/Slayton, MN
325 miles 

Caramel Roll Ride-June 14, 2014
Albany, MN 
Online Registration 

Deutsche Tage (German Days)-June 14-15, 2014
German-American Institute
St. Paul, MN 

Fairmont Triathlon-June 14, 2014
Fairmont, MN
Mini-25 yard swim, 3.1 mile bike, .5 mile run
Sprint-.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Olympic-.93 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Online Registration 

Greenway Glow Night Bike Ride-June 14, 2014
Midtown Greenway
Minneapolis, MN
10, 7, 5 miles 

Northern Spark 2014-June 14, 2014
Midtown Greenway
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Page 

Lakes to Pines Triathlon-June 14, 2014
Park Rapids, MN
500 yard swim, 14.7 mile bike, 5k run
Online Registration (closes June11th) 

Northeast Ride-June 14, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Page 

Rushford Nanotek Trek-June 14, 2014
Rushford, MN
10-50 miles 

Westside Dirty Benjamin-June 14, 2014
Chaska, MN
Approx. 90 miles 
Registration information (400 rider cap, entries must be postmarked by May 31st) 

Falls Festival on Foot (Open Streets Event)-June 15, 2014
Little Falls, MN 

"Father of the Waters" Bike Ride-June 15, 2014
Itasca State Park
Park Rapids, MN
Facebook Event Page 

RE/MAX Results AttaBoy Ride-June 15, 2014
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-June 17, 2014
Salem Hills
Inver Grove Heights, MN 

State Fair Affair: Curse of the Spandex Hex-June 17, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcoln Heights, MN
Unlicensed fun ride 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-June 18, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Bowling Alley Bike Tour-June 19, 2014
Midway Lanes
St. Paul, MN
Approx. 20 miles 

Nice Ride Bemidji Grand Opening Ride-June 19-22, 2014
Big Lake to Bemidji, MN
Online Registration 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-June 19, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-June 19, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Harlan's Blast Bicycle Loop Around Siouxland Tour-June 20-23, 2014
Sioux Falls, SD/Luverne, MN/Pipestone, MN
Road Blast
Day 1: Depart Sioux Falls for Luverne Mn. 47 miles.
Day 2: Depart Luverne for Pipestone, MN. 43 miles
Day 3: Out and Back to Pipestone. 50, 65 miles & Century Loop.
Day 4: Depart Pipestone for Sioux Falls. 55 miles.
Gravel Blast
Day 1: Depart Sioux Falls for Luverne Mn. 37 miles.
Day 2: Depart Luverne for Pipestone, MN. 44 miles.
Day 3: Out and Back to Pipestone. 40 miles.
Day 4: Depart Pipestone for Sioux Falls. 60 miles.
Road Blast Online Registration
Gravel Blast Online Registration 

Road Trip to Duluth-June 20, 2014
Minneapolis to Duluth
167 miles 

Secret Society of Midnight Cyclists - June Ride-June 20, 2014
Chatterbox Pub
Minneapolis, MN 

Bike Bemidji Loop the Lake Festival-June 21, 2014
Bemidji, MN 

Dam2Dam Bike Ride-June 21, 2014
Little Falls, MN
45, 20 miles 

Day on the Ride Friendraiser-June 21, 2014
St. Joan of Arc Church
Minneapolis, MN 

Graniteman-St. Cloud Triathlon-June 21, 2014
St. Cloud, MN
1/3 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Lady Slipper Nature Ride-June 21, 2014
Avon, MN 
Online Registration 

Lake Minnetonka Triathlon-June 21, 2014
Excelsior, MN
.5 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run
Online Registration 

RiotGRRRavel-June 21, 2014
Hastings, MN
30-35 miles
Registration closed 

Rotary Ride For Cleaner Water-June 21, 2014
Pequot Lakes, MN
54, 30, 16, 7 miles 

Summer Solstice Century Plus Ride-June 21, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Train & Trail Tour-June 21, 2014
Minneapolis Park & Rec Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN 

Adaptive Mountain Bike Open House-June 22, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Bears To Pedal Family Recreational Bike Ride-June 22, 2014
White Bear Lake, MN
4-mile Kiddy Ride
30-mile Intermediate Ride
46-mile Champions Ride
Online Registration (Closes May 23) 

Best of the U.S. Championship-June 22, 2014
St. Paul, MN

Innuendo Gravel Grinder-June 22, 2014
Climax, MN
200, 100 miles
Details to come. 

Manitou Sprint Triathlon-June 22, 2014
White Bear Lake, MN
.5 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run 

Red Wing Classic-June 22, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Red Wing, MN

Rochesterfest Triathlon-June 22, 2014
Rochester, MN
Olympic Tri-1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Sprint Tri-1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 5k run
Online Registration 

St. James Triathlon-June 22, 2014
St. James, MN
Sprint Distance:  200 yard pool swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
Kids Triathlon: 
5-7 - 15 meter pool swim, 1 mile bike, ¼ mile run
8-10 - 25 meter pool swim, 2 mile bike, ½ mile run
11-12 - 50 meter pool swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
13-14 - 50 meter pool swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run 

USAC Regional Talent ID Road Camp (U of MN)-June 23-28, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Online Registration 

State Fair Affair: Curse of the Spandex Hex-June 24, 2014
MN State Fairgrounds
Falcoln Heights, MN
Unlicensed fun ride 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-June 25, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

Duluth Enduro Series-June 25, 2014
Lester River Park
Duluth, MN 

Farm Dog Time Trial Race #4-June 25, 2014
Lakville, MN
Race Flyer 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-June 25, 2014
Elm Creek

Champlin, MN 

Cottage Grove Bike Park Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-June 26, 2014
Cottage Grove Bike Park
Cottage Grove, MN 

Community Cafe Bike Powderhorn-June 26, 2014
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood
Minneapolis, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-June 26, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-June 26, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Sanford Adult Tri for Health-June 27, 2014
Jackson, MN
150 yd. swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run 

This Filthy World-Stage 1-Group Night Ride-June 27, 2014
Pizza Lucé
Hopkins, MN
23 miles
Registration full 

Average Jo Triathlon-June 28, 2014
Perham, MN
1/3 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 4 mile run 

Bigfork Valley BikeBender-June 28, 2014
Bigfork, MN
Long Route A-Approx. 42 miles (All pavement)
Long Route B-Approx. 42 miles (Pavement & gravel mix-12 miles of gravel)
Mid Route-Approx. 17 miles (All pavement)
Short Route-Approx. 7 miles (All pavement) 

J.A.M.S. Duathlon-June 28, 2014
White Bear Lake, MN
1/4 mile run, 1 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
1/2 mile run, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run 

Ladies' Saturday Morning Coffee Ride-June 28, 2014
The Depot Coffee House
Hopkins, MN
11.5 miles 

Lutsen 99'er-June 28, 2014

Lutsen, MN
99, 39, 19 miles 

Minneman Triathlon-June 28, 2014
Lake George Regional Park
Oak Grove, MN
Olympic Course-1 mile swim, 26.6 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Sprint Course-1/2 mile swim, 13.3 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Facebook Page
Online Registration 

North Mankato Triathlon-June 28, 2014
Hiniker Pond Park
North Mankato, MN 
Sprint Course-1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run
North Mankato Kids Triathlon
Short Course (Age 4-6 & 7-8)-50 ft. swim, 1.4 mile bike, .4 mile run
Long Course (Age 9-10 & 11-13)-100 ft. swim, 2.8 mile bike, .67 mile run  

Pedal the Parks-The Nor’easter Tour-June 28, 2014
Steve Michaud Park (formerly North Park) 
Lakeville, MN
Online Registration 

Sanford Kids Tri for Health-June 28, 2014
Jackson, MN
15 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
25 meter swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
50 meter swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run
100 meter swim, 5 mile bike, 2 mile run 

Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride-June 28, 2014
LeRoy, MN
100, 62, 50, 25, 4 miles
Registration 

UCare Tri Loppet Festival-June 28, 2014
Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN
8K paddle, 5K trail run, 11K mountain bike
Online Registration

Buck Hill-June 29, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Burnsville, MN 

Lake Waconia Triathlon-June 29, 2014
Waconia, MN
1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 4 mile run 

North Mankato Triathlon-June 29, 2014
North Mankato, MN
1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run
Online Registration 

Scorcher Ride-June 29, 2014
YMCA South Parking Lot
Rochester, MN

July

Thursday Night Lights-July 3, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Fourth of July Freedom From Pants Ride VIII-July 4, 2014
NE Minneapolis, MN 

Great Scott 50 Classic Bike Ride-July 4, 2014
Lakefront Park
Prior Lake, MN
50, 20 miles
Online Registration 

Tour D'Amico-July 4, 2014
Golden Valley, MN
62.2, 45, 29 miles 
Online Registration 

33rd Annual Watermelon Ride-July 4, 2014
52, 25, 15 miles
Details to come.

The ZTri-July 4, 2014
Grand Rapids, MN
1/3 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run 

Balaton Fun Fest Triathlon-July 5, 2014
Balaton, MN
Sprint Course:  500m swim, 12.4 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Short Course:  100m swim, 3.1 mile bike, 1 mile run 

Two Wheeled Tour - Biking the Munger Trail-July 5, 2014
Jay Cooke State Park
Carlton, MN 

No Name Alleycat Race-July 6, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

Farm Dog Time Trial Race #5-July 9, 2014
Lakville, MN
Race Flyer 

All City Championship 2014-July 10-12, 2014
One On One Bicycle Studio
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday: Bandit Cross
Friday: Track Crit
Saturday: Alleycat
Everyday: Swimming
Facebook Event page 
Bandit Cross Facebook Event page


Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-July 10, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-July 10, 2014
Carver Lake

Woodbury, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-July 10, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Graniteman-Clearwater Triathlon-July 12, 2014
Clearwater, MN
.46 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Lifetime Tri-Minneapolis-July 12, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
International Course-.93-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run
Sprint Course-.25-mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3.1-mile run
Online Registration 

St. Croix Fat Cat Triathlon-July 12, 2014
Marine, MN
3.8 mile paddle, 5.2 mile run, 11 mile bike
Facebook Page
Online Registration 

Timberman-July 12, 2014
Grand Rapids, MN
Sprint Course, International Course (TBD)
Swim, Bike, Run

Yikes! Bikes!-July 12, 2014
Walker, MN
60, 40, 18 miles 
Online Registration 

Bike MS:  Tram 2014-July 13-18, 2014

Pipestone to Welch, MN 
Approximately 290 miles 

Great Hawk Chase-July 13, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Duluth, MN 

Habitat 500 Bike Ride-July 13-19, 2014

College of Saint Benedict
St. Joseph, MN

Registration 

Hopkins Raspberry Festival Criterium-July 13, 2014
Hopkins, MN
Event Flyer 

Lifetime Kids Tri-Plymouth-July  13, 2014
Lifetime Fitness-Plymouth
Plymouth, MN 

Mountain Bike Camp-July 14-17, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

Mountain Bike Camp-July 14-18, 2014
West Trailhead
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Eagan, MN 

Mountain Bike Camp For Girls-July 14-18, 2014
West Trailhead
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Eagan, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-July 15, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan
Savage, MN  

Twin Cities BIKEFUN! Presents...Pedalopolis-June 15-20, 2014
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Calendar of Events 

Duluth Enduro Series-July 16, 2014
Piedmont Park
Duluth, MN 

Bike Night at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts-July 17, 2014
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-July 17, 2014

Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Red Ribbon Ride-July 17-20, 2014

Overnight stops in Belle Plaine, Mankato & Waconia
2014 Registration Form
Online Registration 

Thursday Night Lights-July 17, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Chaska River City Days Triathlon-July 19, 2014
Chaska, MN
1/3 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Online Registration 

C.O.G.G.S. Cross Town Fat Bike Ride-July 19, 2014
Lester Park
Duluth, MN 

Hope Run-July 19, 2014
West Union, MN
Approximately 15 miles 

Paul Bunyan Triathlon-July 19, 2014
Bemidji, MN
Short Course-.5 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run
Long Course-1 mile swim, 21.5 mile bike, 5 mile run 

Rondo Days & Urban Bike Festival-July 19, 2014
Rondo Learning Center
St. Paul, MN 

Spamtown Triathlon-July 19, 2014
Austin, MN
500 yd. swim, 13 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Split Rock Tour-July 19, 2014
Duluth, MN
100, 60, 40, 15 miles
Ride Brochure
Online Registration 

Tri For A Cause-July 19, 2014
Crosby, MN
600 yard swim, 16.3 mile bike, 4 mile run
Facebook Page 

USAT Duathlon National Championships-July 19, 2014
St. Paul, MN
Standard Distance: 5k run, 34.5k bike, 5k run, 3 loop bike (1 loop runs)
Sprint Distance: 3.25k run, 23k bike, 3.25k run, 2 loop bike (1 loop runs) 

Afton Avalanche-July 20, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Hastings, MN 

Buzz Ryan & Duluth Triathlon-July 20, 2014

Duluth, MN  

Buzz Course-TBD

Duluth Tri-TBD

Online Registration 

Heart of the Lakes Triathlon-July 20, 2014

Annandale, MN

Short Course-1/4 mile swim, 9 mile bike, 2.5 mile run

Long Course-1/2 mile swim, 21 mile bike, 5.3 mile run 

Rapha Women's 100-July 20, 2014
Worldwide 

Southside Sprint-July 20, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Race Flyer
Online Registration (Opens June 1st) 

Tour of Saints-July 20, 2014
College of Saint Benedict
St. Joseph, MN
50, 35, 18 miles 

Duluth Enduro Series-July 23, 2014
Mont du Lac Recreation
Superior, WI 

Farm Dog Time Trial Race #6-July 23, 2014

Lakville, MN
Race Flyer 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-July 23, 2014
Crank Sisters Session*
Salem Hills

Inver Grove Heights, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-July 24, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-July 24, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

ArtCars + ArtBikes ArtCar Parade-July 26, 2014
Lake Harriet
Minneapolis, MN 

Chase the Police Triathlon-July 26, 2014
Walker, MN
.25 mile swim, 17 mile bike, 2.8 mile run 

Dirty Lemming Gravel Grinder-July 26, 2014
Watertown, MN
Registration closed
80 rider cap

Hoot Lake Triathlon-July 26, 2014
Fergus Falls, MN 

I Can Mountain Bike!-July 26, 2014
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Ironton, MN
Online Registration 

Ladies' Saturday Morning Coffee Ride-July 26, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Highland Park
St. Paul, MN
18 miles 

Menacing 40: Mountain Bike Races-July 26, 2014

Individual     Team
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

New Belgium Brewing Tour de Fat-July 26, 2014
Loring Park
Minneapolis, MN 
Facebook Event page 

RAAM Minnesota Cycling Challenge-July 26, 2014
120, 60 miles
400 & 200 mile endurance races
Online Registration 

Synergy Time Trial-July 26, 2014
Withrow, MN 

Tour de Bun Bike Classic-July 26, 2014
Montgomery, MN
50, 30, 12 miles 

Tour de Camden-July 26, 2014
Creekview Park
Minneapolis, MN
10-15 miles
Online Registration 

Adaptive Mountain Bike Open House-July 27, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Chisago Lake Sprint Triathlon-July 27, 2014
Chisago City, MN
Sprint Course-1/4 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Half Iron-1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Gravel Grinder Music Fest-July 27, 2014
French Lake, MN
Approx. 60 miles 

MNOC Bike-O at Riverbend Nature Center-July 27, 2014
Faribault, MN 

Open Streets MPLS on Central Ave. NE-July 27, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Tour de Trails Bike Ride-July 27, 2014
Shoreview, MN 

Waseca Triathlon-July 27, 2014
Waseca, MN
1/3 Ironman Tri-1 mile swim, 34 mile bike, 8.8 mile run
Sprint Tri-1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 4.4 mile run
Online Registration 

Tour de Trails-July 28, 2014
Shoreview, MN
22, 8.5 miles 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-July 30, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Try It Out Session-July 31, 2014
Elm Creek

Champlin, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-July 31, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-July 31, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer

August

Minnesota State Timed Events Championship-August 1, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer

Backus Rainy Lake Triathlon-August 2, 2014
International Falls, MN
.25 mile swim, 11 mile bike, 3.1 mile run 

Brewhouse Triathlon-August 2, 2014
Island Lake, MN
Online Registration 

Camp Benedict Ride-August 2-3, 2014

Baxter, MN 

Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew Social-August 2, 2014
Yawkey Parking Lot
Crosby, MN 

Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour-August 2, 2014
Eveleth, MN
69 (Metric Century), 53, 33, 12 miles
Facebook Page 
Online Registration 

Lakefront Days Triathlon-August 2, 2014
Prior Lake, MN
1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3.3 mile run

Online Registration 

Minnewaska Triathlon-August 2, 2014
Glenwood, MN
400 yd. swim, 11.1 mile bike, 2.5 mile run 

Miracle Kids Triathlon-August 2, 2014
Lake Nokomis
Minneapolis, MN
Ages 7-10-100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Ages 11-17-200 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 1 mile run
Online Registration 

Root Beer Kids Triathlon-August 2, 2014
Island Lake, MN
Ages 6-7:  50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, ¼ mile run
Ages 8-9:  100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, ½ mile run
Ages 10-11:  150 yard swim, 4 mile bike, ¾ mile run
Ages 12-14:  200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, 1 mile run
Online Registration 

Tour de Tonka-August 2, 2014 

Minnetonka, MN 
100, 67, 52, 44, 26, 16 miles
Online Registration 

Tour de Save-August 2, 2014
Northfield, MN
Road-62, 25, 10 miles
Gravel-100 km 
Online Registration

Border Crossing-August 3, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
River Falls, WI

No Name Alleycat Race-August 3, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

THK-August 3, 2014
Avon, MN
Race Flyer
Online Registration 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-August 6, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

MORC Membership Social-August 6, 2014
Fulton Brewery Taproom
Minneapolis, MN 

Penn Cycle Thursday Night Mountain Bike Races at Buck Hill-August 7, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 
More Details 

Thursday Night Lights-August 7, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Minnesota State Timed Events Championship-August 8, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Party at the Park-August 9, 2014

Cottage Grove Bike Park 

Graniteman-Big Lake Triathlon-August 9, 2014
Big Lake, MN
.33 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Green Lake Kids Triathlon-August 9, 2014

Spicer, MN
75 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run
100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .5 mile run
150 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run 

Hill City Quadna Triathlon-August 9, 2014
Quadna Resort
Hill City, MN
9 mile canoe, 10 mile mountain bike, 6 mile run
Online Registration 

Pedal the Parks-Big Lakes District Tour-August 9, 2014
Casperson Park
Lakeville, MN
Online Registration 

RE/MAX Results Breast Cancer Ride-August 9, 2014

Eagan, MN 

Square Lake Film & Music Festival-August 9, 2014
Stillwater, MN 

This Filthy World - Stage 2 - Roman Candles-August 9, 2014
Spring Valley, MN
42 miles
Online Registration
100 rider cap 

Northwoods Triathlon-August 9, 2014
Nevis, MN
1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 5k run 

Rainy Lake Triathlon-August 9, 2014
International Falls, MN 

Splash, Spin & Dash Kids Triathlon-August 9, 2014
Lino Lakes, MN
50 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1/4 mile run
100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run 

WingKids Triathlon-August 9, 2014
Colvill Park
Red Wing, MN

Age 4-7:  25m swim, .7 mile bike, 1/3 mile run
Age 8-10:  75m swim, 2.1 mile bike, 3/4 mile run
Age 11-13:   150m swim, 2.8 mile bike, 1 mile run
Online Registration 

Woodbury Days Bike Ride-August 9, 2014
Woodbury, MN
60, 30, 10 miles 

BBQ Social for Bikabout Ambassadors in Minneapolis/St. Paul-August 10, 2014
St. Louis Park, MN 

Green Lake Triathlon-August 10, 2014
Spicer, MN
Sprint Course-1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run
Olympic Course-3/4 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run 

Rochester Echo-Tri-August 10, 2014
Zumbro Falls, MN 
4.5 mile Kayak, 7 mile Mountain Bike, 3 mile Trail Run 

Wingman Triathlon-August 10, 2014
Colvill Park
Red Wing, MN
500 meter swim, 12.7 mile bike, 3 mile run
Online Registration 

Mountain Bike Camp-August 11-15, 2014
West Trailhead
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Eagan, MN 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-August 13, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Duluth Enduro Series-August 13, 2014
Spirit Mountain
Duluth, MN 

BAM-Bicycling Around Minnesota-August 14-17, 2014
Preston/Peterson/LeRoy/Austin, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-August 14, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Mountain Bike Workshop for Women-August 15-16, 2014
West Trailhead
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Eagan, MN 

Powderhorn 24-August 15-16, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Page
Facebook Event Page 

Bike Duluth Festival-August 16-17, 2014
Duluth, MN 

Gitchi-Gami North Shore Bike Ride-August 16, 2014
Two Harbors, MN

55, 37, 28 miles 

HITS Triathlon Series-Waconia-August 16-17, 2014
Waconia, MN
Open:  100 meter swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run
Sprint:  750 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Olympic:  1500 meter swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Half:  1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Full:  2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run
Online Registration 

Miracle Kids Triathlon-August 16, 2014
Lake Ann
Chanhassen, MN
Ages 7-10-100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Ages 11-17-200 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 1 mile run
Online Registration 

Minnesota Road Race Championships-August 16, 2014
Richmond, MN
Event Flyer
Online Registration 

Race Across America Cycling Challenge Minnesota-August 16, 2014
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
120, 60, 30 miles
400 & 200 mile endurance races
120 mile Gran Fondo

Tour de Pines-August 16, 2014

Park Rapids, MN
75, 50, 25 miles
Facebook Page 

Tour de Prairie Lakes-August 16, 2014
Glenwood, MN 

Young Life Triathlon-August 16, 2014
Detroit Lakes, MN
Olympic Course-1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Sprint Course-500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
Online Registration 

Cal Miller Memorial Bicycle Race-August 17, 2014
Perham, MN
36 miles

Race Flyer
Online Registration

Lake Marion Triathlon-August 17, 2014
Lakeville, MN
Short Course-1/4 mile swim, 17 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Olympic Course-1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run 

Lifetime Gran Fondo-August 17, 2014
Minnetrista, MN
60, 30, 15 miles
Online Registration

Open Streets MPLS on Franklin Ave. E.-August 17, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

St. Paul Triathlon-August 17, 2014
St. Paul, MN
Sprint Course-.5 mile swim, 20k bike, 5k run
International Course-1 mile swim, 40k bike, 10k run 

Voyageur's Revenge-August 17, 2014 
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Duluth, MN 

Willmar Lakes Area Biking for Babies-August 17, 2014
Willmar, MN 

YWCA of Minneapolis Womens Triathlon-August 17, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
500 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 5k run 

Minnesota State Sprint Championships-August 18, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Mountain Bike Camp-August 18-21, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove, MN 

The Dirt Cup: Mountain Bike Sprint Series-August 20, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition Happy Hour: Grease Rag-August 20, 2014
Republic • Seven Corners
Minneapolis, MN 

Greenway Bike-in Movie-August 21, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-August 21, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

The Flugly Mountain Bike Race-El Quatro-August 22-23, 2014
MB Johnson Park
Moorhead, MN 

Dark To Dawn Ride-August 23-24, 2014
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Minneapolis, MN
40 miles 

Fiddlin' Fifty-August 23, 2014
Balkan Township, MN
55 miles
Facebook Event Page 
Postcard registration closes August 20
100 rider cap 

Kiwanis Kids Triathlon-August 23, 2014
Baxter, MN
50 yard swim, 4 mile bike, 2 mile run
25 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run 

Ladies' Saturday Morning Coffee Ride-August 23, 2014
Caribou Coffee
Wayzata, MN
17.4 miles 

St. Peter State Championship Time Trial-August 23, 2014

St. Peter, MN
Event Flyer
Online Registration 

Lifetime Tri-Maple Grove-August 23, 2014
Maple Grove, MN
International Course-.9 mile swim, 26 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Sprint Course-.3 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run
Online Registration 

Spokes Bike Donation Day-August 23, 2014
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, MN 

Adaptive Mountain Bike Open House-August 24, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Lakes Country Triathlon-August 24, 2014
Baxter, MN
1/2 mile swim, 17 mile bike, 4 mile run 

MCF Intro to Cyclocross Clinic-August 24, 2014
Basset Creek Park
Crystal, MN 
Flyer 

Minneapolis Duathlon & Relay-August 24, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
5k run, 15 mile bike, 5k run 

Superior Man Triathlon-August 24, 2014
Duluth, MN
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Online Registration 

Twin Six Tuesday Night CX-August 26, 2014
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN 

NACCC Poker Race-August 28, 2014
Peace Coffee
Minneapolis, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-August 28, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Bike Minnesota with Parks & Trails-August 29-September 1, 2014
Jay Cooke State Park
Carlton, MN

Harvest Duathlon Kids Duathlon-August 29, 2014
Alexandria, MN
4 & under:  100 yard run, 200 yard bike, 100 yard run
5-6 years:  1/4 mile run, 1 lap bike (.7 miles), 1/4 mile run
7-8 years:  1/2 mile run, 2 laps bike (1.4 miles), 1/2 mile run
9-10 years:  1/2 mile run, 3 laps bike (2.1 miles), 1/2 mile run
11+ can register for the Duathlon and there will be a separate category 

La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival-August 29-Sept. 1, 2014
La Crosse, WI 

North American Cycle Courier Championships-August 29-Sept. 1, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Skullsplitter Gravel Race & Ride-August 31, 2014
La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival
La Crosse, WI
56 miles (1/2 gravel, 1/2 pavement) 

Harvest Duathlon-August 30, 2014
Alexandria, MN
2.5 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2.3 mile run 

Hopkins Royal Triathlon-August 30, 2014
Hopkins, MN
Rubies Course-.5 mile swim, 13 mile bike, 5 kilometer run
Newbies Course-100 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run
Online Registration 

Laddie's Loppet-August 30-31. 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Callaway, MN 

Stay Classy Classic-August 31, 2014
Indian Mounds Park
St. Paul, MN
100 miles
Facebook Page

Open Streets Minneapolis-Minnehaha Avenue

September

Twin Six Tuesday Night CX-September 2, 2014
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-September 4, 2014

National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

The Gravel Conspiracy-September 5-7, 2014
Superior National Forest
Duluth, MN
Online Registration 

Carmel Apple Ride-September 6, 2014
Sauk Centre, MN
Online Registration 

Inspiration 100-September 6, 2014
Garfield, MN

105+ miles
Postcard registration opens July 1st
135 rider cap 

Jesse James Bike Tour-September 6, 2014
Northfield, MN 
100, 60, 45, 30, 10 miles 

Menacing 40: Mountain Bike Races-September 6, 2014
Individual     Team
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

Square Lake Triathlon-September 6-7, 2014
Stillwater, MN
Short Course-September 6
.5 mile swim, 16.5 mile bike, 5 mile run
Long Course-September 7
1.2 mile swim, 54 mile bike, 13.2 mile run 

Taste of the Trail-September 6, 2014
Fountain/Harmony/Preston, MN 

Twin Cities 100-September 6, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
100 miles
Online Registration 

Inaugural Warrior Ride-September 6, 2014
Cargill Office Center
Wayzata, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League-Race #1-September 7, 2014
Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 

No Name Alleycat Race-September 7, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

Progressive Dinner on the Midtown Greenway-September 7, 2014
Midtown Greenway
Minneapolis, MN
Online Registration 

St. Paul Classic Bike Tour-September 7, 2014

St. Paul, MN
45, 30, 15 miles 

Sawtooth Challenge-September 7, 2014
Grand Marais, MN 

Twin Six Tuesday Night CX-September 9, 2014
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN 

Thursday Night Lights-September 11, 2014
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer 

Grease Rag Pre-Babes Wanderabout-September 12, 2014
Minneapolis, MN

Babes In Bikeland 8-September 13, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 
Online Registration

Cuyuna Lakes Klunker Ride & Scrap Metal Jamboree-September 13, 2014
Ironton, MN 

3rd Annual Duluth Enduro Tour-September 13, 2014 
Piedmont Trailhead
Duluth, MN 

Jacobson Fall Colors Fun Ride-September 13, 2014
Jacobson, MN
More info

Park Tool Fall Classic Duathlon-September 13, 2014

Lake Elmo, MN
3 mile run, 14 mile bike, 2.8 mile run 

Purple RideStride Minnesota-September 13, 2014
Elm Creek Regional Park
Champlin, MN
Online Registration 

Taste of the Trail-September 13, 2014
Houston/Rushford/Rushford Village, MN 

Tour de Hugo-September 13, 2014
Lions Park
Hugo, MN
45, 32, 24, 6 miles
Flyer w/ Registration
Online Registration

Minneapolis Bike Tour-September 14, 2014
Boom Island
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Page
Online Registration 

One Last Tri-September 14, 2014
White Bear Lake, MN
Short Course-400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
Long Course-800 yard swim, 27 mile bike, 10k run
Online Registration 

Open Streets MPLS on Nicollet Ave.-September 14, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

PurpleRideStride Minnesota-September 14, 2014
Elm Creek Regional Park
Champlin, MN
50, 25, 8 miles
Online Registration 

Twin Six Tuesday Night CX-September 16, 2014
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN 

Inaugural Thursday Night Women's MTB Ride-September 18, 2014
Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN 

Aptalis Cycle For Life-September 20, 2014

Lakeville, MN
50+, 25, 10 miles 

Four H Gravel Ride-September 20, 2014
(Hawley Hills Half & Hundred Gravel Ride)
Hawley, MN
100, 50, 30 miles

Legendary Laurentian Adventure Bike Ride-September 20, 2014
Giants Ridge
Biwabik, MN
Aprrox. 50 miles 

Jack'd Up Gears & Beers Bike Tour-September 20, 2014
Cold Spring, MN
50, 25 miles
Online Registration 

Mora Classic Bike Tour-September 20, 2014
Mora, MN
50, 25 miles
Online Registration

Open Streets MPLS on Lowry Ave. N.-September 20, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Pedal the Parks-Southern Charm Tour-September 20, 2014
Pioneer Plaza
Lakeville, MN
Online Registration 

Ride the Ridge-September 20, 2014
Winona, MN
100, 62.5, 40, 18 miles 

Rochester Tour de Cure-September 20, 2014

Rochester, MN 

Singletrack Escape-September 20, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
St. Cloud, MN 

Taste of the Trail-September 20, 2014
Lanesboro/Peterson/Whalan, MN 

Treadman Duathlon-September 20, 2014
Pine Island, MN
3.3 mile run, 21.6 mile bike, 3.3 mile run
Online Registration 

Adaptive Mountain Bike Open House-Fall-September 21, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League-Race #2-September 21, 2014
Jail Trail
St. Cloud, MN 

Open Streets at Penn Fest-September 21, 2014
Richfield, MN 
Press Release 

River Valley 100-September 21, 2014
Mankato Family YMCA
Mankato, MN
100 miles-paved route
100 km-gravel route
Online Registration 

St. Paul Open Streets-September 21, 2014
University Ave. between Lexington & Marion
St. Paul, MN
Facebook Event Page 

1st Annual Zap Quest-September 21, 2014
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Ride to Support the River Bottoms-September 22, 2014
Lyndale Ave. Parking Lot
Bloomington, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Twin Six Tuesday Night CX-September 23, 2014
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN 

Bike Art Mpls-September 26, 2014
Shinola Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 

Final 2014 Tour de Tap-September 27, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Gitchee Gumee Gallivant-September 27, 2014
Duluth, MN
Approx. 55 miles 

Headwaters 100-September 27, 2014
Park Rapids, MN
100, 75, 45 miles
Online Registration 

Metal Cross-September 27-28, 2014
Clearwater, MN 
Race Flyer
Facebook Page

October

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day-Arete sponsored-October 3, 2014
Two Harbors, MN 

Caramel Apple Ride-October 4, 2014
Sauke Centre, MN 

Carver Fall Tour-October 4, 2014
Carver Community Park
Carver, MN
24, 18, 11 miles
Facebook Event Page 

Cirque du SoGay IV-October 4, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

Heck of the North-October 4, 2014
Two Harbors, MN
108 miles
Online Registration (Opens March 1st) 

The Heroic-October 4, 2014 Cancelled
Cannon Falls, MN

IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day-October 4, 2014
Nationwide 

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day-GRIMBA sponsored-October 4, 2014
Legion Park
Grand Rapids, MN 

Tri-City Challenge-October 4, 2014
Rushford Depot
Rushford, MN
Tier 1 – 4.7 mile run, 24 mile bike, 9 holes golf
Tier 2 – 2 mile run, 12 mile bike, 9 holes golf
Online Registration 

Twin Cities Heavy Pedal 2014: Music History Scavenger Hunt-October 4, 2014
The Cabooze
Minneapolis, MN
Online Registration 

The West Bank Ride-October 4, 2014
The Hub West Bank
Minneapolis, MN
Online Registration 

Wild Ride Mountain Bike Festival-October 4, 2014
Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trails

Eagan, MN
Facebook Event Page 
MORC's IMBA Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day page 

WonderGather-October 4-5, 2014
Angry Catfish Bicycle Shop/Garden Farme
Minneapolis/Ramsey, MN 

Chilkoot Velo's Jackson Meadow Cyclocross-October 5,2014
Marine on St. Croix, MN
Online Registration 

Central Minnesota Bicycle Club Brunch Ride-October 5, 2014
Rockville, MN
19 miles 

No Name Alleycat Race-October 5, 2014

Minneapolis, MN 

Mankato River Ramble-October 5, 2014
Mankato, MN
42, 26, 12 miles 

Minnesota High School Cycling League-Race #3-October 5, 2014
Game Haven
Rochester, MN 

Tour of Filmore-October 5, 2014
Lanesboro, MN
65 miles 
Facebook Event Page 

Nocturnal Mountain Bike Races-October 8, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Cuyuna 5-0-October 10, 2014
Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System
Cuyuna, MN
50, 25, 13 miles 

Bandit Cross Minnehaha Course-October 11, 2014
Sea Salt Eatery
Minneapolis, MN 

Bikeworm Ride-October 11, 2014
Downtown Central Library
Minneapolis, MN 

Black's Grove River Crossing MTB Race-October 11, 2014
Black's Grove Park
Wadena, MN
Registration Form 

Brewmonster Enduro-October 11, 2014
Piedmont and Brewer Park Trail Systems
Duluth, MN 

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Bike Donation Day-October 11, 2014
Allina Locations in the Twin Cities 

Lake Superior Brewery North Shore Bike Tour-October 11, 2014

Lake Superior Brewery
Duluth, MN
50, 25 miles 

Mankato Area Mountain Bikers 2nd Annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day-October 11, 2014
Kiwanis Recreation Area
Mankato, MN 

Trek Breast Cancer Awareness Ride-October 11, 2014
OneTen Cycles
Mendota Heights, MN 

6th Annual Tweed Ride-October 11, 2014
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Minneapolis, MN 

The Filthy 50-October 12, 2014
Stewartville, MN
Approx. 50 miles 
Online Registration
600 rider cap 

Theo Wirth Cyclocross Classic-October 11, 2014
Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League-Race #4-October 12, 2014
Mt. Kato
Mankato, MN 

Theo Wirth Cyclocross Classic-October 12, 2014
Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN
Online Registration 

Bandit Cross CX Sprints-October 14, 2014
Minnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, MN 

Green Acres Grade A Cyclocross-October 18-19, 2014
Lake Elmo, MN
Race Flyer
Facebook Page 

Minnesota State Gravel Championships-October 18-19, 2014
Northfield, MN
Postcard Registration Info 

Nocturnal Mountain Bike Races-October 18, 2014

Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

Octobershred-October 18, 2014
Cottage Grove Bike Park
Cottage Grove, MN 

Rosemount-Miesville Gravel Grinder 105k-October 18, 2014
Rosemount, MN
65 miles 

Girls Gone Grumpy #?!-October 19, 2014
Gold Medal Park
Minneapolis, MN 

Red Wing Classic-October 19, 2014
Minnesota Mountain Bike Series
Red Wing, MN 

Nocturnal Mountain Bike Races-October 22, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN 

Pedal Hub Happy Hour-October 22, 2014
Kitty Cat Klub
Minneapolis, MN 

Among the Wild: The Arrowhead 135 Film Premier-October 25, 2014
Cowles Auditorium
Minneapolis, MN
Online Ticket Sales 

Dirt Bag 2014-October 25, 2014
Clearwater, MN
Approx. 85 miles
Postcard registration details

The Great Pumkin Ride-October 25, 2014
Preston, MN 

Group Bike Ride to Barebones: Metamorphasoup-October 25, 2014
Father Hennepin Park
Minneapolis, MN 

Red Barn CX Classic-October 25, 2014
Shafer, MN
Race Flyer
Facebook Page
Online Registration 

Scaredy Cat 3-October 25, 2014

Mueller Park
Minneapolis, MN 

Minnesota High School Cycling League-Race #5-October 26, 2014
Whitetail Ridge
River Falls, WI 

Tommy Cross 2014-October 26, 2014
St. Thomas Academy
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Online Registration 

Ladies Night-Crit-October 30, 2014
Minneapolis Farmers Market
Minneapolis, MN 
Facebook Event Page 

Lake Rebecca Mountain Bike Trail Open House-October 30, 2014
Baker National Golf Course Clubhouse
Medina, MN 

Track or Treat 8-October 31, 2014
Sunrise Cyclery
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event Page

The Filthy 50

November

Homey Fall Fest 2014-November 1, 2014
Locations to be announced 

Minnesota High School Cycling League Season Awards Party-November 1, 2014
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Hopkins, MN 

Movember Moustache Ride 2: Electric Boogaloo-November 1, 2014
Elsie's Bowling Center
Minneapolis, MN 

Nocturnal Mountain Bike Races-November 1, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN 

Star Cross-November 1, 2014
Aquila Park
St. Louis Park, MN
Online Registration 

No Name Alleycat Race-November 2, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

6th Annual Winter Biking Skill Share-November 2, 2014
Blake School
Minneapolis, MN 

Full Moon Ride- FIRE! FIRE! (maybe) Edition-November 7. 2014
Sunrise Cyclery
Minneapolis, MN 

VeloCX-November 8-9, 2014
National Sports Center
Blaine, MN
Race Flyer
Online Registration 

Volunteer at Free Bikes 4 Kidz-November 8, 2014
Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
Minneapolis, MN 

GRIMBA's 3rd Annual Naughty Ride-November 9, 2014
Legion MTB Trail
Grand Rapids, MN 

MORC 20th Anniversary Gala-November 9, 2014
Varsity Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
Get Tickets 

3rd Annual FB4K Wrench Slinger Shootout-November 11, 2014
FB4K World HQ
Minneapolis, MN 

House Party Cat 7-November 15, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Oopita Doopita: Beyond the Bottoms-November 16, 2014
Coldwater Springs Park
Minneapolis, MN
Approx. 80 miles 

Women's Winter Biking Night with 45NRTH-November 19, 2014
Freewheel Bike
Eden Prairie, MN 

2014 Minnesota State Cyclocross Championship Weekend-November 22-23, 2014
Basset Creek Park
Crystal, MN
Event Flyer
Facebook Page 

Cranksgiving-November 23, 2014
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
Minneapolis, MN
Facebook Page 
Facebook Event Page

Battle Creek Thanksgiving Day Ride-November 27, 2014
Battle Creek Park
St. Paul, MN 

Major Taylor Turkey Trot-November 27, 2014
Minnehaha Falls Pavillion
Minneapolis, MN
36, 18 miles 

Cross For Tots-November 29, 2014
Moir Park

Bloomington, MN 
Race Flyer
Facebook Event Page

Thanksgiving Weekend FatBike Ride AKA: "The Pie Burner Pedal"-November 29, 2014
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN
15-30 miles

December

Frozen Frolic Winter Mountain Bike Race Series-December 6, 2014
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Champlin, MN
10.5 miles 

Global Fatbike Day-December 6, 2014 
Worldwide 

Global Fat Bike Day Group Rides-COGGS-December 6, 2014
Duluth, MN 

Global FatBike Day on "Da Range"-December 6, 2014
Hibbing, MN 

Global Fat Bike Day/Faturday-December 6, 2014
Russell A. Sorenson Landing (Lyndale Lot)
Bloomington, MN
Approximately 20 miles
MN Fatbike Group Rides post 

Global Fat Bike Day 2014 Twin Cities-December 6, 2014
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Bloomington, MN
Facebook Event Page 

Nicollet Bike Global Fat Bike Day Group Ride-December 6, 2014
Nicollet Bike Shop
Mankato, MN
Facebook Event Page

Superfat Crit-December 6, 2014
Winter Bike Expo
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

Winter Bike Expo-December 6-7, 2014
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Minneapolis, MN 

No Name Alleycat Race-December 7, 2014
Minneapolis, MN 

Frozen Frolic Winter Mountain Bike Race Series-December 13, 2014
Murphey-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Savage, MN
10.5 miles 

Koochella Presents: Save the Velodrome Part 1-December 14, 2014
Fulton Brewing
Minneapolis, MN 

Lutsen 99'er Kickoff Party-December 16, 2014
Fulton Brewing
Minneapolis, MN 

The Solstice Chase-December 20, 2014
Great Lakes Fat Bike Series Race #1
Big Rock Creek Retreat
St. Croix Falls, WI
42 & 21 km
Online Registration 

Penn Cycle Group Ride Tailgate Series-Minnesota River Bottoms-December 28, 2014
Russell A Sorenson Landing
Bloomington, MN
12-15 miles

I will continue to update and add events to this post as they become available.