Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board presents 11th annual Minneapolis Bike Tour September 17
Posted on 25 August, 2017Minneapolis has been named a top bike city in recent years by many sources, including 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 2017 Minneapolis Bike Tour!
To take place on Sunday, September 17, at 8 am, the Minneapolis Bike Tour is a family-oriented, recreational tour that 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 tour will benefit bike safety and education events for Minneapolis youth as well as bike trail improvement projects throughout the system.
The 2017 route features a picturesque start and finish line area at Boom Island Park (724 Sibley St. NE). There will be two routes to choose from; 16-mile and 32-mile, both 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 for participants 21+ (must show ID), courtesy of local Utepils Brewing, food from local vendors, exhibitor booths and bike tour merchandise for sale.
Pre-registration ends September 10 and includes the option to purchase an artist-designed bike tour t-shirt created by David Witt and a beer ticket provided by local Utepils Brewing (to those 21 and older). Sign up today at www.minneapolisbiketour.com and help us celebrate our beautiful biking community!