Tour of Lakes

Description

Experience the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area as you ride past lakes and forests on low traffic rolling to flat terrain. An occasional hill can be found as well. Our tour promises an abundance of beautiful scenery, fresh air, terrific rest stops. The 'Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride' is a one-day recreational ride for cyclists of all abilities. IT IS NOT A RACE. The 'Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride' is a not-for-profit bicycle tour hosted by the Paul Bunyan Cyclists Bicycle Club. Any surplus revenues are used to promote safe cycling in our community. The ride is held rain or shine. In 2023, we will offer three route choices of roughly 12, 33, and 66 miles (routes to be published later.) We do not have a registration deadline, but registration fees are lower for early registration, so save money and sign up soon. Registration is not refundable. All routes will be provided in a GPS file and route cards can be printed before arriving. The routes are fully monitored by support vehicles to aid in emergency situations. Due to the large number of participants, priority will go to those with serious problems. Riders and their equipment are expected to be in good condition. As on all other rides, cyclists should carry tools, a pump and a spare tube. Check in will start at 6:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 a.m. Riders are permitted and encouraged to start as soon as possible after check in. All riders should be on the road by 8:00 a.m. These start times should allow most riders to return to the start area by mid-afternoon. All riders must plan to be off their respective routes by 3:00 p.m. The last rest stop will close at 2:30 p.m. and official course support will end at 3:30 p.m. T-shirts are handed out at registration. There is an after party including live music. All registrations before May 1st will receive a T-Shirt. Registrations after May 1st are not guaranteed a T-shirt. We are greatly concerned about the safety of our participants. All riders must obey the rules of the road, watching out for others as well as themselves. Our tour is mostly on public roads, and we must cooperate with other users. We require the use of an ANSI approved helmet by all entrants. We are known for the quality, variety, and quantity of the food at our rest stops. Plan to be pleasantly surprised! There will be an after party following the ride with a band, food and drink available from local businesses. So, plan to stick around, share stories with other riders, hear some great music, and enjoy downtown Brainerd's great local businesses.