Bike Through Minnesota’s Oldest State Park August 21st

Hostelling International, operators of the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park, invite bicyclists and friends to join them for the second annual Tour De Pines Bike Tour. 

The Tour De Pines is a new single day bike tour in Northern Minnesota, in and around Itasca State Park. Routes of 25, 50 and 75 miles are being offered.  Rest stops with food and beverage, mechanic and sag support are included.  The rides ends with a home cooked BBQ meal at the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel.  

The ride will showcase the beauty of Itasca State Park and the surrounding area. Proceeds from the event will support the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. The hostel annually ranks in the top-5 US hostels with Hostelling International USA.

Tour De Pines Details
Ride Date: Saturday 21 August 2010
Location: Itasca State Park, MN
Ride Start/Finish: Mississippi Headwaters Hostel
Registration Times: 7:30 AM –9:30 AM
Routes: 25,  50 or 75 mile road rides
BBQ Meal: Immediately at ride finish
Advance Registration Fees: $40 Adult; $20 Youth (17 and under)
Day-Of Fees: $50 Adults; $25 Youth (17 and under)

Extra BBQ dinner tickets will be available for advance purchase (see registration)

Registration and ride information: www.TourDePines.org
Ride and Registration hotline: 651-251-1495

Hostelling International USA, Minnesota Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, Minn. Our Mission: To develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences.

Article Published: 07-22-2010