2021RIDEMN1

RideMN1 will provide all meals beginning with dinner the night of Saturday September 11th in East Grand Forks – 22 meals in all.

Most meals are at local cafes and restaurants where we engage with the local communities. Usually participants ‘order off the menu’ but occasionally we will arrange a preplanned meal. We try consider diversified appetites (vegan) to the extent possible. Some meals will be prepared by RideMN1 where logistics require so.
On the road fruit, snacks, and beverages are also included.

RideMN1 will provide SAG support by transporting broke down Riders and bicycles to the scheduled day’s ride end. We will work with those affected to repair their bikes and depending upon availability of volunteers and location, we MAY be able to call upon one of the Bike Shops in the area.

Luggage Transportation – 120 LB Limit – (40 LB per ‘bag’)

We encourage Riders to pack spare parts – tires, tubes, pedals, chains, etc.
With a 120 LB weight limit, Riders have the option of packing a few more ‘comforts’ – thick air mattresses and electric pumps. Some Riders pack fans and heaters for those occasional warmer/cooler nights when we have access to electricity. In most cases, we will have AC power available to all participant campsites!

• A signed Waiver Form is required.  No exceptions will be permitted!

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Due to the one way feature of our event, we understand the logistical challenge presented to participants. We encourage interested parties to post ride-sharing request and information on our Facebook page (RideMN1). In the Past we have had participants from all parts of Minnesota as well as Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Montana and Idaho.

We will have a Very LIMITED Number of carpooling spots available. These FEW spots are usually taken during the first couple weeks of Registration. If you are interested – Do Not Delay!

Departing For: EAST GRAND FORKS on Saturday September 11th – at 9 AM
Departing From: 22428 436th Avenue

Aitkin, MN 56431
This location is about 4 miles north of Garrison MN on the East side of US Highway #169.
(Riders will be returned here from French River at the conclusion)

Although RideMN1 assumes no responsibility, Participants are welcome to leave their vehicles on this private property for the event duration.

At the Ride’s conclusion, we will transport those same participants from French River back to their vehicles.

We will ask as $25 donation to help offset gas expenses.

• RIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. This is a road ride with a significant portion being on roads with little or no paved shoulder. Helmets, tail lights and mirrors are required (headlights are recommended).

August 1st or later, no refund – UNLESS – “Registration Closes May 31, 2021. In order to appropriately plan our Minnesota Crossing we need to have a relatively firm number of those Participating 90 days before the Ride. After registration “closes”, and if you need to cancel, we will try backfill your spot from our “waiting list”. IF we are able to fill your spot after Registration Closes, we will issue a 90% Refund.”

Please note, Trip Insurance is available from numerous sources via the internet.

All along the route, enjoy the views of many lakes we will pass by.

Each day we will identify various sights and photo ops along the route.

• EGF – 15 Screen Theater
• EGF – Cabela’s
• GF – AFB 12 miles w of GF Airplanes and missiles on walking path outside AFB gate
• GF – Giant Bra Sculpture
• Crookston – Oxcart Statute
• Crookston Sugar Beet – Festival SAT 9/11/21
• Crookston – Sugar Beet Museum
• Red Lake Falls – Museum
• Red Lake Falls – Historic County Courthouse
• Red Lake Falls – Local Bike Trails
• Clearbrook – Baseball Museum – See the Home of the First person to be on the Cover of Sports Illustrated.
• Blackduck – World’s Largest Black Duck Statue – 3 Large Duck Statues and Murals
• Bena – Giant Fish
• Federal Dam – Leech Lake Dam & Rec Area
• Grand Rapids – Forest History Museum
• Grand Rapids – Judy Garland Museum
• Grand Rapids – Itasca County Museum
• Culver – Cloquet River Basin
• French River – 7 Bridges Road