A family-friendly event the “Bears to Pedal” recreational bike ride is a fun day being planned with great food and entertainment as you roll across the finish line on your selected route. To be held on Sunday, June 22, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Start time is 7 to 10 a.m. This fully supported ride offers three routes: a 4-mile Kiddy Ride, a 30-mile Intermediate tour and a 46-mile Champions Loop.

All rides will start and end at White Bear Lake Senior High School, South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road, in White Bear Lake, with free parking there. Before you start enjoy a coffee, rolls and lemonade. The 4-mile youth ride safely leads you to Joy Park where there is a tent set up for a rest stop,  offering shakes. The two longer routes will leave the school and proceed through Maplewood and then Oakdale on roads that will be either closed to traffic or monitored by ride volunteers. All riders return to Lakewood City Park, in White Bear Lake for a light lunch and entertainment with a Dixieland Band.

The 30-mile route connects to the Gateway Trail and continues on the trail to its terminus at Pine Point Park north of Stillwater. The return to Lakewood City Park is along the Gateway Trail using a combination of local roads with safe shoulders.

The 46-mile route offers an additional 15-mile loop from Pine Point Park to Big Marine Park Reserve and back. This hillier option will feature riding on county roads, most with wide, safe shoulders.

An optional non-denominational church services is available at 8 a.m.

All routes are Sag supported and will be clearly marked. Plus, each rider will be provided a ride map (which can be viewed here on their website).

For registration and more details click www.BearstoPedal.com.

Proceeds benefit the “Children’s Hospital Association (White Bear Lake Guild).