Twin Cities Bike Tour at a Glance

Join us EVERY FALL for the Twin Cities Bike Tour! 
This ride celebrates everything that makes Minnesota and the Twin Cities a top bicycling destination by utilizing our ever growing network of premier bicycle infrastructure.  Starting near Minnehaha Falls you will wind your way through Minneapolis, St Paul, St Louis Park, Hopkins, and Minnetonka (depending on your route) stopping at multiple rest stops for yummy snacks, and guaranteed fun!  We provide worry free riding by providing routes designed around the Twin Cities award winning bicycle infrastructure supported by ride marshals, wayfinders, SAG vehicles, bike mechanics, and more to keep you rolling.

Community Focus

The TCBT aims to unite neighbors, coworkers, family, friends with community organizations, local and national businesses, in a joyous celebration of biking and community. Find out why we are ranked 5th nationally and #1 IN THE MIDWEST for bicycle friendliness and be a part of our “Celebration of the Trails and Communities” that fuel our thriving bicycling culture.

Routes for Everyone!

You can select from a 23.5, 38, or 50 mile routes!  Riders from across the state flock to this annual event, drawn by the variety of routes that feature the stunning contrast between natural and urban landscapes of this area, highlighting what makes the Twin Cities a great place to Ride!

• Some of the best advanced pricing in town with different route options
  • FREE family and strider-friendly “Loons Loop” ride – Date TBD!
  • TCBTwenty-three for adults along one of the Twin Cities most popular bike loops
  • Our premier 38/50 Miler has great early-bird rates
• Worry-Free riding
  • SAG support along the route and carefully spaced rest stops
  • Route markers and volunteer wayfinders on the route guiding you along
  • Bike maintenance help at every rest stop
• Enjoy our Community Partner Rest Stops (depending on your route)
  • Lyndale Farmstead Park – Sponsored by Breakthrough T1D
  • The Depot Coffee House
  • Dual Citizen Brewing – $1 off a beers 
  • Venture Bikes – Party zone right on the Midtown Greenway
  • Wabun Park – Start/Finish

Get Riding Today

Check out some of the areas the tour will cover in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Volunteer and Get Involved

Have an idea for how your group or business can be involved? send us an email.

Out Town? Here’s a Few Lodging Suggestions

Explore Minnesota

Celebrating everything that makes Minnesota and the Twin Cities a top bicycling destination every September!

Ranked 5th nationally and #1 IN THE MIDWEST for bicycle friendliness Minnesota is the place to be. Be a part of this exciting celebration of the trails and communities that fuel our thriving bicycling culture. The TCBT aims to unite neighbors, coworkers, family, friends with community organizations, local and national businesses, in a joyous celebration of biking and community.

• Do you Ride with a Club or Team?

WE WANT YOU to be part of the TCBT. Connect with us at info@bikemn.org if you’re interested in helping at a rest stop, promoting your club, sponsorship, group rates and more!

• Your registration benefits bicycle and pedestrian advocacy across the state!

By registering you directly contribute to statewide efforts to promote active transportation. Funds generated not only support these initiatives but also fuel programs and projects aimed at enhancing our state’s bicycling infrastructure. The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – federal tax ID number is 41-1719332. Thank you for your support!

• All bikes welcome!

All e-bikes as outlined in the Minnesota definition of e-bikes in Class I, II, or III are welcome to join BikeMN rides (we do not provide charging along the route). Analog bicycles, adaptive bikes, tandems, recumbents, tricycles, cargo bikes, burley style kid trailers, even well behaved (and leashed) pets are welcome! We encourage you to be familiar with your bicycle in advance of the ride too and practice riding with larger groups.