Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride
- Date Thu 13th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Lester Praire, Minnesota
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Birchleggings Club's Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in beautiful Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota! This event invites cycling enthusiasts of all levels to experience one of the finest bicycle rail trails in the state, stretching a scenic 28.5 miles from Wayzata to Lester Prairie. Riders can choose from multiple distance options, including a full round trip of 57 miles starting in Wayzata, or shorter routes of 38 miles from Mound, 29 miles from St. Bonifacius, and a 13-mile jaunt from Mayer.
Join fellow riders as you pedal past stunning views of Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia, with a chance to connect with friends at various starting points along the way. After the ride, indulge in a delicious home-cooked meal at the Central Café, affectionately known as Mary Kate's Bitchin Kitchen. Remember to bring cash, as this local gem only accepts cash payments! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of biking in Minnesota!
Join fellow riders as you pedal past stunning views of Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia, with a chance to connect with friends at various starting points along the way. After the ride, indulge in a delicious home-cooked meal at the Central Café, affectionately known as Mary Kate's Bitchin Kitchen. Remember to bring cash, as this local gem only accepts cash payments! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of biking in Minnesota!
Organiser's Description
Come join your fellow Birchleggers for the Third Annual bicycle ride on one of the nicest bicycle rail trails in Minnesota on Thursday, August 13, 2026. 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.
57 Mike Route - Wayzata Parking GPS: 44.96961, -93.52063
38 Mile Route - Mound Parking GPS: 44.93707, -93.66509
29 Mile Route - St. Bonifacius Parking GPS: 44.90259, -93.74161
13 Mile Route - Mayer Parking GPS: 44.88483, -93.88903
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.
57 Mike Route - Wayzata Parking GPS: 44.96961, -93.52063
38 Mile Route - Mound Parking GPS: 44.93707, -93.66509
29 Mile Route - St. Bonifacius Parking GPS: 44.90259, -93.74161
13 Mile Route - Mayer Parking GPS: 44.88483, -93.88903
Races
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Dakota Trail 57 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 13th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 17 JAN 26 -
Dakota Trail 38 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 13th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 17 JAN 26 -
Dakota Trail 29 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 13th August 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 17 JAN 26 -
Dakota Trail 13 Mile Bicycle Ride
Thu 13th August 2026 (11:30AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 17 JAN 26
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