Ride your way with five unique routes and enjoy one of the most Minnesota bicycle rides of the year. Take it easy on our short trail or make it a challenge with the century! New this year is our gravel route for a different kind of ride. No matter what route you pick, you’ll be introduced to the wonderful scenery of the Mississippi River vistas, lush valleys and one-of-a-kind Driftless Region landscapes.

Full color maps and easy-to-read cue sheets will be provided in registration packets. Maps and signage for each route are color-coded as follows:

Short
Medium
Long
Gravel
Century

Note:  The GPS maps show a portion of the route to Witoka as “Unpaved.”   The Committee has inspected the road and determined that the surface is “Chip Sealed.”  It employs a larger aggregate than blacktop but provides a very comfortable riding surface.

Routes are subject to change based on road construction, ongoing repairs, and unexpected events.

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Short

26.8 Miles

1 Stop

For route details and elevation information,
see the Interactive Map.

Mediumdetail 090125 - Ride The Ridges

Medium

48.2 Miles

3 Stops

For route details and elevation information,
see the Interactive Map.

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Long

74.9 Miles

4 Stops

For route details and elevation information,
see the Interactive Map.

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Gravel

69.8 Miles

7 segments of gravel, total gravel is approx. 41.5 miles

For route details and elevation information,
see the Interactive Map.

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Century

103.2 Miles

6 Stops

For route details and elevation information,
see the Interactive Map.

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In the upper right corner of the Interactive Map there are two buttons to view a legend and to choose a basemap. If you click on a rest stop, a window will appear with the stop’s start and end time. Clicking on the “Home” button in the upper left will bring you back to the original view.

Safety tips from the Minnesota Department of Transportation:
  • Wear a helmet.

  • Ride in the same direction as traffic.

  • Pass only on the left.

  • Communicate your intent – look, yield to traffic, and signal before turning or changing lanes.

  • Be predictable – maintain a straight course.

  • See and be seen – wear bright colors, reflective gear, and use head and tail lights.

  • Ride the roads – sidewalk riding increases risks for crashes at driveways and intersections.

  • Always yield to pedestrians.

  • Avoid distracted bicycling – put away mobile devices and headphones.

  • Use extreme caution near commercial vehicles

  • Follow the law – obey all traffic signs and signals.

  • Everything was so well organized!

    RTR 2024 Rider