bike rides & toursTASTE OF THE TRAILThree Saturdays in September 09/12, 9/19, 9/26 @ 10 amSponsor: Root River Trail TownsLocation: Southwestern, MNPhone: 507-429-2464Email: gbboyum@gmail.com Website: www.rootrivertrail.org

Fall has the perfect weather to explore the Root River Trail System!

Come sample local fare and trail treats and enjoy the scenery. Each of the three weekends highlights different, colorful communities. September 12: Lanesboro, Peterson, Whalan. September 19: Fountain, Harmony, Preston. September 26: Houston, Rushford, Rushford Village. Tastes are free!

JESSE JAMES BIKE TOURSaturday, September 12, 2015 @ 6:30 amSponsor: Northfield Rotary ClubLocation: Northfield Middle School, Northfield, MNPhone: 507-838-8098Email: JesseJamesBikeTour2015@gmail.comWebsite: jessejamesbiketour.org/Distances: 12, 30, 45, 60, and 100 mile routes availableCost: $30 per rider if registered prior to August 15, $40 day-of-event. Riders under 18 accompanied by an adult ride free!

This bike tour is an official event of Defeat of Jesse James Days, one of Minnesotas largest community celebrations.

Join us for a ride on one of five scenic routes through beautiful southern Minnesota towns.

CARAMEL APPLE RIDESaturday, September 12, 2015 @ 8 amLocation: Sauk Centre, MNPhone: 320-293-9364Email: cliff@lwtrails.comWebsite: www.lakewobegontrails.com

Enjoy the fall colors and great apple refreshments, including caramel apples, at all the rest stops! Spend the day enjoying good BBQ, good music and a good time at the Annual Grillin-n-Chillin event in Sauk Centre the same day as our ride.

ST. PAUL CLASSIC BIKE TOURSunday, September 13, 2015 @ 7:15 amLocation: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MNPhone: 952-882-3180Email: jo@bikemn.orgWebsite: www.bikeclassic.org

Discover traffic-free glee on Minnesotas biggest bike tour! More than 6,000 riders come from miles away to enjoy a wonderful ride through Saint Paul.

AUTUMN TREK BICYCLE RIDE Sunday, September 20, 2015 @ 8 amLocation: Hoffman Park in River Falls, WIPhone: 715-386-6649Email: jmwebber@sbcglobal.netWebsite: www.rivervalleytrails.org

The 2015 Autumn Trek bike ride starts just east of the Twin Cities at Hoffman Park in River Falls, Wisconsin, and takes you through some of the most scenic country-side in Western Wisconsin.

MINNEAPOLIS BIKE TOURSunday, September 20, 2015 @ 8 amSponsor: Minneapolis Park and Recreation BoardLocation: Boom Island in Minneapolis, MNPhone: 612-230-6497Email: skrueger@minneapolisparks.orgWebsite: www.minneapolisbiketour.comDistances: 16, 25 and 32 milesCost: Adult: $30; Youth: $20 ($5 Discount with code mntrails15)

The Minneapolis Bike Tour has become a tradition for cyclists of all ages. The tour provides individuals and families the opportunity to enjoy Minneapolis spectacular park and trail systems at their own pace, unhindered by motorized traffic. Proceeds benefit bicycle education, safety and trail projects.

HEADWATERS 100Saturday, September 26, 2015 @ 7 amLocation: Park Rapids, MNWebsite: www.itascatur.org Register online at: www.zapevent.com Distances: 45, 75, and 100 miles

This fall classic takes you through the heart of Minnesotas lake country. Experience golden fall colors, towering pines and an unforgettable ride on Wilderness Drive through Itasca State Park.

MANKATO RIVER RAMBLESunday, October 11, 2015 @ 8 amLocation: Mankato, MNEmail: katobikewalk@gmail.comWebsite: www.bikeriverramble.org

The River Ramble offers one great ride with four scenic routes and four fun rest stops that feature great live music, delicious treats, beverages and refreshing fruit.

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