With enjoyable riding temperatures and leaves changing colors, plan a fall bike ride in the next several weeks. On the 19th, choose from Ride for the Cure (ALS) Scania MN to Ride the Ridges in Winona. On September 27th, take in the Kato Bike Festival in Mankato. And then on October 10th, the Twin Cities Bike Tour. Plus, many other Rides that may fit your schedule and your riding style.
Mark your calendar with these rides
September 19th
Ride for a Cure (ALS) Mark and Lynn’s Team
Welcome to those of you new to this ride. We look forward to meeting you on 9/19/26.
Thanks to those who have already donated and/or registered to ride.
From 2013 to the end of 2025, we raised over $127,000 for ALS-Therapy Development Institute. So far this year, we’ve raised about $14,500 and will keep working toward our goal as more research is needed.
We’ll post routes after we pre-ride them to avoid construction, etc. Scandia should be beautiful with fall colors by the day of the ride.
Let us know if you have questions. Rita: 763-442-8138. Thanks, and be well. For more info and to register
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Ride the Ridges in Winona
Prepare for Miles of Smiles along the mighty Mississippi and its expansive valley and majestic bluffs! Ride the Ridges is a premier bicycle tour featuring FIVE unique routes that showcase the beauty of the Driftless Region. All routes include well-stocked rest stops hosted by friendly volunteers ready to share local specialties such as Bloedow’s donuts, lefse, and more. Standard and E-bicycles are welcome! For more info and to register.
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Tour of Lakeville
Before the city’s annual art festival, Saturday, September 19th, enjoy the trails and bike lanes on the Tour of Lakeville. Registration is free with two routes. Select between the 6 to 8-mile (kid-friendly) ride route or the 18 to 20-mile scenic bike trip on Lakeville’s trails and bike lanes. Then enjoy the Art Festival. For more info and to register
September 27th
The Kato Bike Fest
The whole family will like the scenery along the Minnesota River Valley. The Kato Bike Fall Fest is a weekend-long celebration showcasing the depth of bike culture of the Greater Mankato area. Expect the best routes, treats, and fun to be found in the serenity of a Southern Minnesota autumn. The Kato Bike Fall Fest is presented by the KATOBikeWalk, a Chapter of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. DAM Store Pie at the finish at Mount Kato for all riders. For more info and to register.
October 10th
Twin Cities Bike Tour
A New Annual Tradition! Saturday Oct. 10th, 2026
Help BikeMN celebrate everything that makes Minnesota and the Twin Cities a top bicycling destination. Ranked 5th nationally and #1 in the Midwest for bicycle friendliness by the League of American Bicyclists, Minnesota is the place to be for cycling enthusiasts. Nowhere showcases this better than the Twin Cities! Our Twin Cities Bicycle Tour returns in October! Be a part of this exciting cycling event, destined to be a celebration of the trails and communities that fuel thriving bicycling culture. The TCBT aims to unite neighbors, coworkers, family, friends, and community organizations and local and national businesses in a joyous celebration of biking and community. For more info and to register.
For more rides this fall that you might want to check out, go to https://www.bikemn.org/all-events/