Birchleggings Club Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride
- Date Thu 14th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Lester Praire, Minnesota
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of cycling at the Birchleggings Club Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Lester Prairie, McLeod County! Originally scheduled for June, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to explore one of Minnesota's premier bike trails. Spanning a scenic 28.5 miles from Wayzata to Lester Prairie, the trail meanders past the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Hennepin and Carver counties.
Participants can choose their adventure with various distances: tackle the full 57-mile round trip from Wayzata, or opt for shorter rides of 38 miles from Mound, 29 miles from St. Bonifacius, or 13 miles from Mayer. Riders will gather at each parking location and ride together into Lester Prairie for a delicious lunch at the beloved Central Café, known for its home-cooked meals. Don't forget to bring cash, as this local gem only accepts it! Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, fresh air, and beautiful views. Mark your calendars and get ready to pedal!
Participants can choose their adventure with various distances: tackle the full 57-mile round trip from Wayzata, or opt for shorter rides of 38 miles from Mound, 29 miles from St. Bonifacius, or 13 miles from Mayer. Riders will gather at each parking location and ride together into Lester Prairie for a delicious lunch at the beloved Central Café, known for its home-cooked meals. Don't forget to bring cash, as this local gem only accepts it! Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, fresh air, and beautiful views. Mark your calendars and get ready to pedal!
Organiser's Description
Note: Rescheduled from June 12, 2025, due to Dakota Trail Closure in Carver County.
Come join your fellow Birchleggers for a bicycle ride on one of the nicest bicycle rail trails in Minnesota on Thursday, August 14, 2025. This well-kept paved trail goes for 28.5 miles from Wayzata to Lester Prairie, Minnesota, past Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia. The trail is in Hennepin and Carver counties and goes through the cities of Spring Park, Mound, St. Bonifacius, Mayer, and New Germany.
Riders can do the full round trip of 57 miles by parking in Wayzata, or shorter distances of 38 miles by parking in Mound, 29 miles by parking in St. Bonifacius, and even 13 miles by parking in Mayer. See links to parking lots below:
The plan would be that the riders doing the shorter distances would join the longer group riders at each location and then ride into Lester Prairie together for lunch at the Central Caf'e, also known as Mary Kates Bitchin Kitchen for home cooked food! The Central Caf'e only accepts cash, so please bring money.
Wayzata Parking GPS: 44.96961, -93.52063
Mound Parking GPS: 44.93707, -93,66509
St. Bonifacius Parking GPS: 44.90259, -93.74161
Mayer Parking GPS: 44.88483, -93.88903
Come join your fellow Birchleggers for a bicycle ride on one of the nicest bicycle rail trails in Minnesota on Thursday, August 14, 2025. This well-kept paved trail goes for 28.5 miles from Wayzata to Lester Prairie, Minnesota, past Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia. The trail is in Hennepin and Carver counties and goes through the cities of Spring Park, Mound, St. Bonifacius, Mayer, and New Germany.
Riders can do the full round trip of 57 miles by parking in Wayzata, or shorter distances of 38 miles by parking in Mound, 29 miles by parking in St. Bonifacius, and even 13 miles by parking in Mayer. See links to parking lots below:
The plan would be that the riders doing the shorter distances would join the longer group riders at each location and then ride into Lester Prairie together for lunch at the Central Caf'e, also known as Mary Kates Bitchin Kitchen for home cooked food! The Central Caf'e only accepts cash, so please bring money.
Wayzata Parking GPS: 44.96961, -93.52063
Mound Parking GPS: 44.93707, -93,66509
St. Bonifacius Parking GPS: 44.90259, -93.74161
Mayer Parking GPS: 44.88483, -93.88903
Races
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Dakota Trail 57 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 14th August 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
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Dakota Trail 38 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 14th August 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
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Dakota Trail 29 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 14th August 2025 (11:00AM CDT)
Free
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Dakota Trail 13 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 14th August 2025 (11:30AM CDT)
Free
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