2009 Minneapolis Bike Tour
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation present the Third Annual Minneapolis Bike Tour, presented by Toyota! Parkways and roadways along the 14 and 37 mile routes will be closed to motorized traffic. The routes include rest stops with refreshments and bike mechanics.
Both routes begin and end at the Parade Field located at 400 Kenwood Parkway in Minneapolis. The long course spans the entire scenic Grand Rounds Byway System, showcasing several Minneapolis lakes, and traveling along the Mississippi River and Minnehaha Creek. The short course offers a circuit around Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet.
The Minneapolis Bike Tour provides individuals and families the opportunity to enjoy Minneapolis’ spectacular park and byway systems at their own pace, unhindered by motorized traffic. Proceeds benefit Minneapolis Parks Foundation to support and enhance the Minneapolis park system.
| Event Details | |
| Date: | Sunday, September 20, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:30 am - 3 pm (on-site registration opens at 6:30 am) Participants begin the tour between 7:30am and 9:00am with staggered start times. The parkways are closed for the event and segments will re-open at designated times, with the entire course re-opened to traffic at 2:30pm. |
| Location: | Begin and end at Parade Field, 400 Kenwood Parkway |
| Online Registration: | NOW OPEN! Register here |
| Pre- Registration | Available June 15 through September 16 (After September 16, registration available on-site the weekend of the event at increased rates. T-shirts only available to pre-registered participants.) |
| Cost | Pre-registration cost is $30/adult, $10/child (age 6-17) and FREE for children 5 and under. |
| After Pre-registration closes on September 16, you can register the weekend of the event for $40/adult, $15/child (age 6017) and FREE for children 5 and under. | |
This year’s t-shirts, jerseys and advertising feature artwork by Adam Turman
© 2008 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
