The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board presents the 9th Annual Minneapolis Bike Tour
Posted on 25 August, 2015Minneapolis has been named a top bike city in recent years by many sources such as Bicycling Magazine, CNN and the Travel Channel. We invite you to come experience the beautiful parkways that make Minneapolis the best place to bike in the country by participating in the 2015 Minneapolis Bike Tour.
The Minneapolis Bike Tour is a family oriented, recreational tour which takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 8 am. The tour is great for all ages and abilities and spans the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System. The Minneapolis Bike Tour was created to bring cyclists together and support bike related initiatives. Proceeds from the Minneapolis Bike Tour will benefit bike safety and education events for Minneapolis youth as well as bike trail improvement projects throughout the system.
The 2015 route features a picturesque start and finish line area at Boom Island Park (724 Sibley St. NE). There will be three routes to choose from: 16-mile, 25-mile and 32-mile, all of which are closed to motorized traffic. All routes include stops with refreshments and bike mechanics. Stick around after the ride to enjoy LIVE music, beer (courtesy of New Belgium Brewing to participants 21+ – must show ID), food from local vendors, exhibitor booths and Bike Tour merchandise for sale!
Pre-registration ends September 16 which includes an artist designed bike t-shirt created by Drew Brockington, and a beer ticket provided by New Belgium Brewing (to those 21 and older). Sign up today and help us celebrate our beautiful biking community.
Media Contacts
Robin Smothers, Communications & Marketing
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
612-230-6410
rsmothers@minneapolisparks.org
Tom Godfrey, Community Outreach – Event Supervisor
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
612-230-6484
tgodfrey@minneapolisparks.org