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Two mid-summer bike events include Cajun food and dancing

Celebrate your mid-summer adventures on July 27 and 28 in Winona, MN. The weekend is packed full of fun, starting with the Hotdish 100 Gravel Race. A Cajun street dance and a seafood boil on Saturday night follow it. Then, on Sunday, the race is a zinger on the mountain bike trails in Bluffside Park, overlooking the Mississippi River Valley.

These mid-summer bike events begin with Hotdish 100

There will be route options for all abilities! The 3 route distances are 100 miles, 100k, and 50k! The best part is that everyone enjoys the before and after parties! Don’t forget to join us for the Friday night shenanigans, as well as the post-ride party!

The race starts in the heart of the Driftless region, at Briggs Outdoor (27171 County Rd 9, Winona, MN 55987). From there, you will ride through the valleys and up/down the bluffs while enjoying the limestone gravel course.

What you’ll get at The Hotdish 100:

  • Post Race Hotdish to eat and enjoy while you share stories from your adventure
  • A beverage
  • Other Minnesota treats after your ride! Scotcharoos, Minnesota Sushi, etc..
  • Free Camping Friday night
  • Sponsor goodies out on the course and in your registration bag

Routes:

100k – 9am rollout – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43383064
50k – 10am rollout – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43383084

Save some room for some Dixie Land fun Saturday Night

Bring your friends and family to dance the summer night away! Join old and new friends downtown Winona for another street dance – Third Street will be closed down between Lafayette and Center Streets. Sponsored and organized by Peter’s Biergarten and Blooming Grounds, there will be a free Cajun dance lesson by Karen Kleinspehn, followed by Cajun dancing in the street with live music by New Riverside Ramblers. Seafood Boil by Blooming Grounds – stay tuned for more information on food purchases. The event is free and open to the public, click here for more info. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase.

Sunday’s mountain bike race Zinger

This is a free event with two different course options. Showcasing the amazing trails in Winona, a long route will cover all of the mountain bike trails above the city, and a short course that covers most of the trails in Bluffside Park.

Where is it: Parking, registration, and the race start are all at 925 W Lake Blvd, Winona, MN 55987. Please reach out if you have any questions till then.

Registration and the start of both races will be at Holzinger Lodge. The GPS files will be available the week before the race, and the courses will also be marked for racers on the day of the event. A tech guide with all the final details will be sent out the Thursday before the event!

Pre- Register at: https://www.bikereg.com/zinger

Winon’a lodging options if you plan to stay the full weekend

Winona has an array of lodging options for every traveler’s needs. Whether visiting in a group or solo, whether you want to splash with the kids in a swimming pool or get away from it all at a cozy B&B, there is something here for every taste and every budget. Check here for a place to stay.