2020RIDEMN1

RideMN1 will provide all meals beginning with dinner the night of Saturday September 12th in Breckenridge – 19 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 (many from the Twin Cities area) as well as Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana and Idaho.

We will have a couple volunteers that may be able to transport Riders, bikes and gear

We will have a couple volunteers that may be able to transport Riders, bikes and gear
FROM BRECKENRIDGE MN ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12th – LEAVING AT 9 AM

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 Hinckley/St.Croix State Park 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 Hinckley/St.Croix State Park back to their vehicles.

We will ask for a $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).

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.

• Breckenridge – Headwaters of the Red River Monument, Wilkins County Museum and Fall Festival
• Wahpeton – Chahinkapa Zoo and Sculpture Garden, Red Door Gallery and the Worlds Largest Catfish
• Rothsay – Giant Chicken
• Pelican Rapids – Pelican Statues
• Ottertail Scenic Byway – bring your camera!
• Wadena – “Murals of Minnesota’, Wadena County Museum, Northern Pacific Railroad Depot
• Pequot Lakes – Murals and many Babe the Blue Ox Statues in the area
• Crosslake – Army Corps of Engineering Dam and Recreation Area and Train Museum (open just for us!)
• Aitkin – Aitkin County Museum and Jacques Art Center
• Garrison – Giant Walleye
• Vineland – Mille Lacs Native American Museum
• Lake Mille Lacs Crossing – We will be transporting Riders from Vineland to Isle via Launches across Lake Mille Lacs
• Hinckley – Hinckley Museum and Great Hinckley Fire State Monument
• St. Croix State Park – Kettle River and St. Croix confluence