{"title":"Twin Cities Ebike Rides","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePLEASE READ! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e2026 Overnight Rides: Our Overnight Rides are COMPLETED for 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWeekly Rides:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStandard \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEDNESDAY RIDES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewill start at \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e10:00 am\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at a designated starting location. Notifications for each Wednesday ride will be posted below by Sunday afternoon including a link to the ride description with starting location and detail about the ride. Double check to be sure the starting time is still 10:00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFirst time here? You can sign up for the ride below or, if you prefer, we can send you the Wednesday ride detail each Sunday. \u003cem\u003eSend your email to khacmac@gmail.com or text to 612-986-7934\u003c\/em\u003e. You will receive an email each Sunday afternoon with details for the ride on Wednesday. A \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 138, 27);\"\u003eYES \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eresponse to that notification will be your registration! A second YES will get you a Sena EVO helmet so you can hear your guide!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a group of ebikes owners who enjoy riding together. We love meeting other ebike riders and sharing trails and experiences. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny electric bicycle owners\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are welcome to join us! \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each ride, there will be a designated \u003cem\u003eleader\u003c\/em\u003e and a number of \u003cem\u003ehelpers\u003c\/em\u003e. We will be wearing bright vests for easy identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eELECTRIC BIKE OWNERS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tours are free for electric bicycle owners. You provide your ebike and helmet. And you bike at your own risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIf you need help with transporting a bike, please contact us at 612-827-5000. We will do our best get help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tours are ebike-only rides. If you do not have an ebike, you \u003cu\u003ecan\u003c\/u\u003e rent a bike from Pedego. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBike Rental $50 unless otherwise stated (includes ride cost, bike and helmet rental, and initial instruction).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental may increase for out-of-town events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRented ebike will be brought to ride start (see each tour for start address).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuests and Renters MUST provide their height as requested for correct fitting of the bike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmets will be provided to anyone renting an ebike..Renters MUST wear helmets.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: Renters must remain with the group leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREAD EACH RIDE DESCRIPTION!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFull description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e of each ride shows up on the BOTTOM of the SIGNUP page. \u003cbr\u003eAnd that is where you will also find the link to the RideWithGPS map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBe sure to note where rides are starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile rides may start from the Pedego Eden Prairie (EP) or Mendota Heights (MH) store location, many start elsewhere. Don't end up in the wrong place!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO EXPECT: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRide trail routes have been chosen with an effort to use designated bike trails, separate from traffic, as much as possible. \u003cbr\u003eWhile some rides will involve traffic crossings, every effort will be made to ensure rider safety; leaders will wear fluorescent vests and will manage traffic as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: All rides have an indication of EASY, MODERATE or CHALLENGING.\u003cbr\u003e* An \u003cstrong\u003eeasy \u003c\/strong\u003eride will be primarily on bike trails, separate from traffic as much as possible, with exceptions being trail crossings at streets or short sections on marked sidewalks or street bike lanes.\u003cbr\u003e* A \u003cstrong\u003emoderate \u003c\/strong\u003eride will still primarily be on bike trails but may involve sections where we have frequent traffic crossings, designated lanes with traffic, or the bike trails have challenging turns or surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Challenging \u003c\/strong\u003erides involve more non-bike trail sections or bike trails that are more difficult, possibly with sharp turns or varying surfaces. Riders should be experienced and comfortable navigating various obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003eRiders should be comfortable with traveling at least 11 mph. Most rides will be in the range of 25 to 50 miles round trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTour Timeframe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Due to road conditions, group capabilities and length of ride, timing for any ride may vary. Leaders will maintain contact and monitor the riders to ensure a safe and comfortable ride. Stops will ensure time for riders to refresh and walk periodically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe will do our best to start rides promptly. If you are experiencing a delay, please call or text Kathy Hacmac, directly on her cell phone, \u003cstrong\u003e612-986-7934\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, or contact the designated ride leader (information included in the Sunday texts and emails).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIDE ROUTE MAPS\u003c\/strong\u003e: All rides have an associated RideWithGPS map; these maps are free to download! Find the link at the bottom of the ride description to download the map. Maps also often include directional \u003cem\u003eCUES \u003c\/em\u003ethat provide information on the ride and directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pog-tour-2022-4-saturday-august-20-9-00-am-south-st-paul-kaposia-park-mississippi-river-mississippi-pub-for-breakfast-easy-16-miles-rt","title":"2026-07-29 EXPIRED Wednesday AM Ride 11 - South St Paul, Kaposia Landing, Mississippi River, Mississippi PUB for lunch (EASY) - 22 miles RT","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Each rider please register individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estarts and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Thompson Park, 360 Butler Ave. E., West St. Paul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour leader will be Ed Wakem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBike Rental $70 (includes rental, helmet, bike transportation and tour) - rented Pedego will be brought to the Thompson Park by Pedego Twin Cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tour will start and end at \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThompson Park in West St Paul.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Park in the first big parking lot. 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We will do our best to help.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/em\u003e Must rent a Pedego bike. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBike Rental $60 - rented Pedego will be brought to the Elementary School soccer parking lot by Pedego Twin Cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenters MUST provide their height as requested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmets will be provided to Pedego renters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: Renters must remain with the group leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*** Riders must wear helmets. ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(34, 151, 24);\"\u003eTOUR START: \u003c\/span\u003eThis tour will\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estart and end at the parking lot for the soccer fields behind Creek Valley Elementary School in \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eEdina\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe school is at 6401 Gleason Rd, Edina, MN 55439. But just \u003cem\u003esouth \u003c\/em\u003epast the school, turn on to Creek Valley Road and then a quick left onto Nordic Circle. The parking lot is on the left as you follow the circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 149, 23);\"\u003eTOUR\u003c\/span\u003e: This tour is a combination of isolated and awesome bike trails intermixed with Hopkins streets and trails along busy streets. We will interact with traffic at some of the major intersections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst we will leave the parking lot to ride over Crosstown Hwy 62! Then we will travel through Bredesen Park and over wooden bridges to Hopkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter following the clearly marked Nine Mile Creek Trail through Hopkins, we will cross Excelsior Avenue and travel on the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe will travel to Cedar Lake, around the west side of the lake and down to the original Cedar Lake Regional Trail. After a scenie ride, we arrive back in Hopkins. We will travel back to Bredesen Park and return to the parking lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the Ride with GPS route\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/481265-edina-hopkins-cedar-lake\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/45762552\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"eBike Owner","offer_id":43690747494643,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pedego Renter: I Need a Pedego! 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We will do our best to help.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/em\u003e Must rent a Pedego bike. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBike Rental $70 - rented Pedego will be brought to the North St Paul trail parking lot by Pedego Twin Cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenters MUST provide their height as requested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmets will be provided to Pedego renters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: Renters must remain with the group leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*** Riders must wear helmets. ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTHE TOUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are riding to Stillwater! This event will include the ride to and from Stillwater, a trip across the original bridge to Wisconsin and back across the new high bridge to Stillwater PLUS lunch on your own - expect to spend \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour to five\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will have time to stop and enjoy the Stillwater ambience before we return. AND the path is a gentle and completely paved trail with occasional traffic crossings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tour will\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estart and end at the Gateway State Trail Parking\u003c\/strong\u003e in Pine Springs. The lot is on 55th Street, east of Hadley (SW corner of Hwy 36 and I-694). See map insert.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will travel on the Gateway State Trail and the Browns Creek State Trail into Stillwater. There we will traverse the new St. Croix Crossing\/Soo Line High Bridge (great picture taking!!!) into Wisconsin, travel through the prairie and return via the original High Bridge and back into Stillwater. \u003cem\u003eNote: If you have a fear of heights, there are many nice park areas in which to relax.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpportunities for drink and food abound! 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We will encounter traffic so be prepared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #4a973d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong ride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e group will meet up with the \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshort ride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e group in Mound. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eEstimated\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3007ff;\"\u003earrival in Mound is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e10:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e but this is dependent on traffic during this busy week. 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While narrow, they are easily passable by our Pedegos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore turning around at Mayer, we will visit the Carver County Veteran's Memorial, a unique and special tribute to all branches of service through the ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecision for lunch will be made at Mayer as we begin our return trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnuckleheads right in Mayer \u003cspan\u003eoffers delicious, fresh, never-frozen burgers and other good bar food, along with a very nice outdoor patio and bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMackenthun's in St. Boni can provide coffee and a snack (they close at 6 pm) or Grumpys for burgers, pizza and fries. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSovereign Estate winery has wine tasting and, often, entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe BEST ice cream shop in Mound is just steps off the trail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the Ride with GPS Experience and downloadable route for this ride \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/45584231\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"eBike Owner","offer_id":43695574745331,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pedego Renter: I Need a Pedego! Please Reserve Me One!","offer_id":43695574778099,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/7682\/5731\/products\/MaherMemorial.jpg?v=1679249992"},{"product_id":"pedego2025tour-2025-06-05-greatriverstrailtostpaul","title":"2026-08-19 EXPIRED Wednesday AM Ride 13 - River to River Greenway Tour (EASY) 15.6 miles PLUS hiking in Dodge Nature Center","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(55, 179, 13);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Each rider please register individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUESTS\/RENTERS: Must rent a Pedego bike. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBike Rental $60 (includes rental and tour) - rented Pedego will be waiting for you at the Valley Park Trailhead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eTOUR START: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis tour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003estarts and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e at the Valley Park Trailhead, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e308 Concord St N, South St Paul, MN 55075\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eTHE TOUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will be biking a number of connected trails south of downtown St Paul. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will also stop at the Dodge nature center and do some hiking for a short time. The center is right on our route. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe plan to stop at Bocachica for lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis route is 15.6 miles and on trails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ride with GPS map is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/56682850\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"Pedego Bike Owner","offer_id":43695594635507,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pedego Renter: I Need a Pedego! Please Reserve Me One!","offer_id":43695594668275,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Non-Pedego eBike Owner - Welcome!","offer_id":47025044750579,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/7682\/5731\/files\/St_Paul_River_to_River_Greenway_2.png?v=1786916965"},{"product_id":"pedego2025tour-2025-07-13-mississippiriverroads","title":"2026-04-22 EXPIRED Wednesday AM Ride 2 - Mississippi River Roads (MODERATE) - STARTS AT MINNEHAHA FALLS Wabun Picnic Area and travels up and down the River Road - 12 miles RT","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE: Each rider please register individually.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTwin Cities eBike rides are geared for ebike owners and Pedego eBike renters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOWNERS\u003c\/i\u003e: This ride is free for ebike owners. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you own a Pedego, but need help with transporting the bike, please contact us at 612.827.5000. We will do our best to help.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/i\u003e Must rent a Pedego bike. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eBike Rental $60 - rented Pedego will be brought to the Wabun Picnic are by Pedego Twin Cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eRenters MUST provide their height as requested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eHelmets will be provided to Pedego renters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eNOTE: Renters must remain with the group leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*** Riders must wear helmets. ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tour will start and end near Minnehaha Falls in the north parking area for the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003eWabun Picnic Area, \u003cspan\u003e4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e (east side of Minnehaha Falls park)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Look for our bright BLUE shirts! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 142, 43);\"\u003eTHE TOUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis ri\u003c\/span\u003ede is fully on paved bike trails with occasional road crossings. With the river on one side and beautiful homes on the other, this ride is relaxing and enjoyable. However we do have some sharp turns but you will have plenty of warning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe will travel north on the west side of the river to Franklin Avenue (the Minneapolis side). We will extend just past Franklin Avenue to visit Bohemia Flats (and rest rooms).\u003cbr\u003eWe will cross to the east side on the Franklin Avenue bridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe will then travel south on the east side of the river (the St Paul side). We will travel through the Mac Groveland residential area with St Thomas on our left. We will also visit the old Ford Plant area, now the Highland Bridge Development; we will pause along the river overlooking the dam (\u003cspan\u003eLock and Dam No. 1 - 1917).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThen we will return to Ford Parkway to cross back over the bridge and down to the River Road for a pause to observe the Lock and Dam again before we return up to the Wabun Picnic Area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Ride with GPS route download, go \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/474424-mississippi-river-n-s-from-the-falls-202\" title=\"Ride w GPS Route Download\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/304413-2024-017-24-minnehaha-river-road-east-an\" title=\"Ride w GPS Route Download\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"Electric Bike Owner","offer_id":43841489535219,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pedego Renter: I Need a Pedego! Please Reserve Me One!","offer_id":43841489567987,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/7682\/5731\/files\/MississippiRiverBikingDowntown_fa8d6bf1-6e33-4124-aa50-c95abdfe3dae.png?v=1689883024"},{"product_id":"2026-overnight-ride-august-11-13-tue-thurs-grand-rapids-mesabi-trail-easy-miles-vary","title":"2026 OVERNIGHT Ride 3 COMPLETED- August 11-13 (Tue-Thurs) - GRAND RAPIDS Mesabi Trail (EASY) - Miles vary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis three day event will be based out of Grand Rapids. All rides will start and end near Grand Rapids.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll lodging and meals are the responsibility of the individual riders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Each rider please register individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Pedego e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBike Rental $150 for bike, transportation, helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe will be traversing the Mississippi trail segment of the Mesabi Trail. Approximately 80-90 miles over two days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBe sure to buy your Wheel Pass. \u003cstrong\u003e$10 – *Three-day pass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can purchase on line (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.mesabitrail.com\/product\/wheel-pass\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/store.mesabitrail.com\/product\/wheel-pass\/\u003c\/a\u003e), at vendors along the trail or from access point self-pay boxes in \u003cspan\u003eGrand Rapids, Bovey, Calumet, Keewatin, Hibbing or Buhl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START \u003cstrong\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e1:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tour (40-45 miles round trip) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estarts and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Grand Rapids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet at the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItasca County Fairgrounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, 1336 Fairgrounds Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Direct Trail access and parking are located at the north end of the Itasca County Fairgrounds parking lot, look for yellow the Mesabi Trail entry point archway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe will ride until we want to turnaround - and then Day 2 will start near there and continue north. 40-45 miles. \u003c\/span\u003eThere will be options to stop but be sure to bring extra water and an energy snack or two as options are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAND RAPIDS TO MCKINLEY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe longest continuous stretch of 79 miles runs from Grand Rapids to McKinley. This section offers multiple spurs, including to the Minnesota Discovery Center and the Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm, and another from Gilbert to the Mesabi Station Trailhead in Eveleth, and on to Fayal Township. One of the many spectacular features along this section is crossing the Representative Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge just outside of Virginia. The Mesabi Trail takes up 14 feet of one side of the tallest bridge in Minnesota…the view is incredible!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will return to Grand Rapids to check in at our accommodations, relax, and convene at a restaurant of our choice to meet our fellow bikers. With breweries and many restaurants to choose from, there is something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START \u003cstrong\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e11:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e In the morning, get breakfast and load your bike and supplies. Drive to yesterday's trail end at a predetermined location on the trail. From there, we will continue west until we decide to turn around! \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e40-45 miles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA final opportunity to find a great restaurant and visit with old and new friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 3\u003c\/strong\u003e - if you still want to ride before leaving Mesabi, we can discuss options!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1c124c;\"\u003eMesabi Trail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**The 2024 Mesabi Trail Map can be found and downloaded \u003ca title=\"2024 Mesabi Trail Map\" href=\"https:\/\/mesabitrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23_0682_MesabiTrailMap_WEB_ReducedSize.pdf\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1c124c; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Mesabi Trail is a 10ft wide, paved (asphalt) bicycle trail. Ideal for biking, walking, hiking and running. Stretching from the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters, with almost 150 miles of paved trail, the Mesabi Trail is like no other in the country. Cutting through the forests of northeast Minnesota, your adventure will take you past lakes, creeks and ponds, by vast red pits of old iron ore mines now filled with emerald green water. You are sure to be greeted by native wildlife during your travels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cc5f8c90dc-b4cb-431b-90ee-10648f8df655\" data-containerid=\"5f8c90dc-b4cb-431b-90ee-10648f8df655\" class=\"pageContent cpGrid cpGrid24\" data-contentcontainerbreakpoint=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row outer wide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outer col col24 first last\" data-widgetcontainerid=\"d537fb67-642d-4d83-99c0-d4ce3dd94b47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row nest first last wide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner col col24 first last id8b5608a8-d179-4df3-b3d8-7e94396608bb\" data-widgetcontainerid=\"8b5608a8-d179-4df3-b3d8-7e94396608bb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget editor pageStyles wide\" id=\"divEditorbb0c627a-6d25-4536-ac51-31f01c132b43\" data-elementqueryclasses='{\"wide-narrow\":\"min-width:25em\"}'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide with GPS map \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/473258-grand-rapids-mesabi?privacy_code=VB3cZVWpKizkUDdAj0Z97tWcMTpOMOd3\" title=\"Mesabi Three Day Tour\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"Electric Bike Owner","offer_id":44745066184947,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"I Need a Pedego! Please Reserve Me One!","offer_id":44745066217715,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/7682\/5731\/files\/Trail_scenery_shot_w_bikers.png?v=1776569114"},{"product_id":"2026-overnight-tour-june-24-25-wed-thurs-faribault-sakatah-trail-faribault-to-mankato-easy-moderate-40-miles-each-day","title":"2026 OVERNIGHT Ride 1 - COMPLETED - June 24-25 (Wed\/Thurs) - FARIBAULT Sakatah Trail Faribault to Mankato (EASY\/MODERATE) - 40 Miles each day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis two day event will be based out of Faribault. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAll lodging and meals are the responsibility of the individual riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Each rider please register individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/em\u003e Pedego eBike Rental $100 for ebike, transportation, helmet.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START \u003cstrong\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e11:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis tour (40 miles round trip) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003estarts and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in Faribault \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eat the Dairy Queen, Exit 56 off Highway 35W. Exit straight down the ramp to cross Hwy 60. The Dairy Queen is to your left\/west. Park in the back. Address \u003cspan\u003e4050 Hwy 60 W Faribault, MN 55021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be on the eastern-most end of the trail starting just east of Interstate 35 in Faribault. The trail passes through three miles of Sakatah Lake State Park and follows a signed route on city streets through Waterville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be options to stop in Waterville, Warsaw, Morristown and, of course, Faribault (I hear there is a great ice cream shop there). We will not do the Faribault town circle so this trail should be mostly paved and flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will return to Faribault to check in at the hotel, enjoy a swim or the whirlpool, and enjoy meeting fellow bikers. With a brewery, ice cream and pizza, as well as many restaurants to choose from, there is something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOTEL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll accomodations are the responsibility of the individual riders\u003c\/em\u003e however, we have limited reservations available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/staycobblestone.com\/mn\/faribault\/\"\u003eBoarders Inn and Suites\u003c\/a\u003e,1801 Lavender Drive in Faribault.  Phone: 507-334-9464.  Rooms can be requested under the name Pedego Biking Group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the morning, get breakfast and checkout of the hotel by 9:30 to get to Waterville by 10:00 AM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START \u003cstrong\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e10:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis tour (40-54 miles round trip) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003estarts and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in Waterville, at the trail parking lot. Highway 60 to Highway 13; 1\/4 mile north on 13 to Hamilton St.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be on the western-most end of the trail starting from Waterville and traveling to Mankato. Today we pass through Elysian, Madison Lake, Eagle Lake before dipping down into Mankato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be options to stop in Mankato or to return to any of the towns we pass through on this segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakatah Singing Hills State Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a paved, multiple-use trail developed on 39 miles of an abandoned railroad grade. It is generally level and wheelchair accessible. Horses are allowed on the Sakatah, however there is not a separate trail from the paved trail. Users should pick up after their horses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe state park offers a separate bicycling campground, picnic grounds, boat access and additional hiking trails. There are several other lakes and public parks within an easy ride of the trail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe trail lies in the transition zone between what was once the \"Big Woods\" and the vast prairies. You’ll still find remnants of these plant communities scattered throughout what is now cultivated land.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the Ride with GPS routes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/472584-sakatah-singing-hills-state-trail?privacy_code=G6dpnbGDiIXQlctauPEX0vf6MkuIlPmV\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"Electric Bike Owner","offer_id":44749580075251,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"I Need a Pedego! 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All rides will start and end at the City Park in Walker where the Heartland and the Paul Bunyon Trails cross.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll lodging and meals are the responsibility of the individual riders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Each rider please register individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRENTERS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Pedego e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBike Rental $150 for bike, transportation, helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe will be traversing the Heartland and the Paul Bunyan State Trails over two days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START \u003cstrong\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e1:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tour (38-40 miles round trip) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estarts and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the Walker City Park. Look for the lighthouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_ydp520dae9MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWe will start on the Heartland Trail towards Akeley, then slip over to the Paul Bunyon Trail to Hackensack for a break. Scenery is classic MN with trees, lakes, bogs and bugs. Eight miles of trail have an 8% grade, moderate difficulty with an e-bike.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_ydp520dae9MsoNormal\"\u003eOn the way back, we will go North on Paul Bunyan and take the Shingobee Connection trail back to Walker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will return to Walker to check in at our accommodations, relax, and convene at a restaurant of our choice to meet our fellow bikers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFood options in Walker include BBQ or Jax, among others, along with a brewery and wine bar.  Note – Sweetheart days in Hackensack has fireworks at dusk on Birch Lake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUR START \u003cstrong\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e11:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e  We will meet in Hackensack for brunch and then we will go south along the Paul Bunyon Trail. There are many small towns to visit and enjoy including Hackensack, Pequot Lakes or even Nisswa – we will base our actual trip - and lunch - on group feedback. Expect this ride to be 40-45 miles round trip. The Paul Bunyan trail between Hackensack \u0026amp; Pine River has new pavement! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA final opportunity to find a great restaurant and visit with old and new friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 3\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you haven't had enough green and water, after checking out of our accommodations, we can elect to travel north out of Walker for a morning ride and lunch before returning to the Cities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1c124c;\"\u003ePaul Bunyon State Trail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Paul Bunyan State Trail is a 115-mile paved, multi-use trail in Minnesota, running from Brainerd\/Baxter to Bemidji. As the state's longest paved rail-trail, it features beautiful, tree-lined, and flat terrain popular for cycling, hiking, and inline skating. It connects several towns with ample amenities and is also used for snowmobiling in the winter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1c124c;\"\u003eHeartland State Trail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Heartland Trail is a 49 mile multiple use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake. The trail is located entirely on a level abandoned railroad grade except for two short segments north of Walker. The 27 mile segment between Park Rapids and Walker has a paved surface. This segment has a second grassy treadway for horseback riding, mountain biking, and studded snowmoible tracks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Meals and lodging (as needed) are on your own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide with GPS map \u003ca title=\"Mesabi Three Day Tour\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/305592-2024-mesabi\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"Electric Bike Owner","offer_id":48813768999155,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"I Need a Pedego! 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Traveling east we will pass above Mendota and arrive at the confluence of the Minnesota and the Mississippi Rivers - a great spot to stop and enjoy nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will then continue, past the Lilydale Pool and Yacht Club, and through the Mississippi National River \u0026amp; Recreation Area, where you feel a million miles away from the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter exiting the Recreation Area, we will find ourselves across from downtown St Paul in Harriet Island. Here we have a chance to pause, meet each other and observe St. Paul. Great location for pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we will get back on our bikes and return to Pedego Mendota Heights. An easy first ride of the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the Ride with GPS route\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/40258485\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMississippi River Trail (MRT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThroughout the 72-mile long Twin Cities Metro Area, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"ig41p_l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjy-tnv8-iTAxWWkYkEHazpJIIQgK4QegQIARAD\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Mississippi+River+Trail\u0026amp;rlz=1C1UEAD_enUS1134US1134\u0026amp;oq=mrt+bike\u0026amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDE1NTlqMGo3qAIAsAIA\u0026amp;sourceid=chrome\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjy-tnv8-iTAxWWkYkEHazpJIIQgK4QegQIARAD\"\u003eMississippi River Trail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (MRT)\u003c\/span\u003e is routed on both sides of the river - you can pick a side or ride both. The bikeway is located within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/miss\/index.htm\"\u003eMississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA)\u003c\/a\u003e, an urban national park. Although much of the route is presently on-road, several off-road regional trails suitable for a wide variety of bicyclists are featured within this segment (local and regional planning is presently underway for several new off-road river-oriented trails with the eventual outcome being a continuous 144-mile off-road Metropolitan river loop).\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFinally to the south, bicyclists can remain on roads below the Mississippi River Bluffs or ride the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreminnesota.com\/things-to-do\/2882\/hiawatha-apple-blossom-drive-scenic-byway\"\u003eApple Blossom Scenic Byway\u003c\/a\u003e. The byway allows bicyclists a view of the Mississippi uplands, spectacular views of the river and adjoining bottom lands. It also offers access to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_parks\/great_river_bluffs\/index.html\"\u003eGreat River Bluffs State Park\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"Electric Bike Owner","offer_id":48827428929779,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pedego Renter: I Need a Pedego! 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Eventually we end up in Edina and Bredesen Park. We then traverse to Hopkins and head back to Minneapolis along the Old Cedar Lake Trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will visit Cedar Lake, circle Lake of the Isles and continue back to Lake Nokomis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have some initial street travel but on marked paths and quiet streets. We can circle Bredesen Park of the group desires and then the trail includes mnny board bridges on our way to Hopkins. As we leave Hopkins, we will pick up the old Cedar Lake Trail which follows the train tracks to Cedar Lake. We can circle the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Creek to return to Lake Nokomis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour leader wil\u003cimg\u003el be Kathy Hacmac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptions for lunch are many and include PaintedTurtle, Carbones, Heathers, Town Hall Lanes and 5-8 Club, to name a few.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFind the Ride with GPS map \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/events\/494903-nokomis-9-mile-creek-hopkins-mpls-lakes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedego Twin Cities","offers":[{"title":"eBike Owner","offer_id":50195193102579,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pedego Renter: I Need a Pedego! 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Watch for a right turn on to Nicols Rd that will take you to the parking lot under the bridge.\u003cbr\u003eDrive carefully and watch for turkeys!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eTHE TOUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trail runs west along the Minnesota River, turns up and over 35W, and then runs east along the river to the Old Cedar Bridge Parking on the north side of the river.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then returns - which is great because a route always looks different coming from the other direction!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional parking is also available on the far west end off 35W at the Minnesota Riverfront Park, 600 Black Dog Road West, Burnsville. 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