Russ Lowthian
The Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, which has connected families, friends, and communities for decades, will again return to Shakopee on August 14th. Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K), the current beneficiary of the ride, is optimistic. With more being vaccinated and cases dropping, everyone will enjoy a bike ride that will be remembered!
Post-pandemic, FB4K has adjusted its plans for another safe experience. A fun tour including great scenery, epic routes, and the Big Taste of Fun party in Shakopee’s Huber Park. Looking forward to welcoming you back again to the MN Ironman Bike Ride this summer. Save, and help FB4K’s put more kids on bikes by registering today!
What happens to your 2020 registration?
For those who registered last year, your entry from 2020 will be applied to the 2021 event. 2020 registered riders have or will receive instructions for applying their 2020 registration fee to the 2021 ride.
Over the years, the MN Ironman Bike Ride is always fun!
Free Bikes 4 Kidz is re-energizing the oldest bike ride in the state.
“This is an opportunity for us to continue to bring families together for a day of fun while supporting our efforts to impact more children positively,” said Tia Martinson, Executive Director for the Minnesota division of Free Bikes 4 Kidz. “We continue to hear stories from passionate people about this event. With the second year in Shakopee, Ironman riders knew can continue making memories together all day.”
A great ride for family time.
The MN Ironman Bike Ride
Presented again by Apple Autos, the ride starts at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 14th, at Huber Park in Shakopee. Several route options are available. Several ride itineraries are available depending on age and ability, and they include a five, 37, 68.5, and 100-mile course. A Family Fun Ride will also be taking place beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Rider registration
Each registration allows Free Bikes 4 Kidz to provide a bike and helmet for at least one child, and early registration by July 1st costs $60. The ticket price will increase to $70 up to August 12th, when registration closes. Registration can be completed online at https://ironmanbikeride.org/. For local lodging and visitor options, click here.
Riders will return to a “Big Taste of Fun.”
The MN Ironman Bike Ride and Free Bikes 4 Kidz have partnered with The City of Shakopee and
JCI Shakopee for the “Big Taste of Fun” at Huber Park. The free event includes live music,
beverages, and food trucks from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The MN Ironman Bike Ride is fun for all ages!
About Free Bikes 4 Kidz
Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier,
healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need. The public donates gently used
bikes; Then FB4K’s organizes thousands of volunteers to clean and refurbish the bikes before giving them away to kids in need. www.FB4K.org