Bike MINNESOTA
- Explore the Twin Cities and Minnesota’s scenic trails
- Ride through historic towns, river valleys, and limestone bluffs
- Discover Minnehaha Falls, the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge, and the Root River Trail
- 95% paved, multi-use bike trails
- Meals Included
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A New Minnesota Cycling Adventure
Join Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers for our inaugural Minnesota cycling adventure—a five-day journey showcasing the remarkable variety of trails, communities and landscapes that make Minnesota such a special place to explore by bicycle.
From the urban parks, lakes and historic riverfronts of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we’ll travel through the forests and wetlands of the St. Croix Valley, pedal beneath the limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota, roll through the lake country and farmland of southern Minnesota, and return to the Twin Cities on some of the region’s most unique urban and recreational trails.
With approximately 40–45 miles of riding each day and roughly 95% of the route on paved, multi-use trails, this tour is designed to give you plenty of great cycling while leaving time to stop, explore, take photographs, enjoy local restaurants and experience the communities along the way.
THE PAMPERED PEDALERS EXPERIENCE
This is more than five days of riding—it’s a chance to experience Minnesota without having to worry about the logistics.
Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers handles the details so you can concentrate on the scenery, the riding and the people you meet along the way.
Scenic, Well-Planned Routes: Ride a carefully designed combination of paved rail-trails, urban greenways, river corridors and scenic Minnesota countryside.
Full SAG Support: A strategically placed SAG stop is provided each day with hydration and snacks. If you’re unable to complete the day’s ride, the BPP team will assist you and your bicycle to the finish.
Ride Your Way: The tour is designed around approximately 40–45 miles per day, with alternate mileage options available on selected days. E-bikes are welcome with advance notice and coordination.
Comfortable Accommodations: Your tour package includes the pre-ride evening as well as accommodations throughout the riding week, including the final night back at the Eagan host hotel.
Airport Convenience: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the closest airport, approximately 20 minutes from the Eagan host hotel. BPP provides complimentary airport shuttle service when reserved in advance.
Bring the Right Bike: Road, hybrid and touring bikes are ideal for this adventure. Approximately 95% of the riding is on paved surfaces, with a short section of well-maintained crushed limestone on the final day.
A Great Way to Experience Minnesota:
The Twin Cities Trails Ride brings together four distinctly different Minnesota landscapes:
Day 0 - Eagan, Minnesota
- We will meet at the Residence Inn in Eagan, Minnesota, on September 7, 2027, for rider check-in from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, followed by a rider meeting and pizza party at 5:00 pm.
Day 1 - Minneapolis: Grand Rounds, Minnehaha Falls & Fort Snelling
- Our Minnesota adventure begins from the hotel with a ride through the city's extensive trail system. The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway provides miles of paved trails connecting the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, parks, historic areas and the Mississippi River.
After crossing the river, you’ll pass Historic Fort Snelling which sits at the convergence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers dating back to the early 19th Century.
You’ll pedal by Minnehaha Falls, one of many signature landmarks, where Minnehaha Creek drops 53 feet through the scenic gorge before reaching the Mississippi River. You’ll pass under Target Field heading back toward the river. Crossing the Stone Arch Bridge with a spectacular view of downtown.
Day 2 - Eagan to Stillwater
- Today we'll head northeast toward historic Stillwater, following the paved Gateway State Trail and Brown's Creek State Trail.
The Gateway State Trail is an 18-mile paved former railroad corridor running from St. Paul through the eastern suburbs toward the St. Croix River. The Brown's Creek State Trail continues another 5.9 miles into Stillwater.
This will be one of the most enjoyable trail days of the trip, transitioning from the urban environment into woods, wetlands, farmland and eventually the St. Croix River valley.
We'll arrive in historic Stillwater, one of Minnesota's first incorporated cities in 1843.
Day 3 - Transfer to the Root River Trail SE Minnesota
- Day three transitions us from the St. Croix Valley to southeastern Minnesota and the spectacular Bluff Country surrounding Lanesboro.
We'll use a morning shuttle transfer to the Lanesboro area and begin our day's ride on the Root River State Trail.
The Root River Trail is a 42-mile paved trail following an old railroad corridor through the Root River Valley. It passes through the communities of Lanesboro, Peterson, Rushford and Houston, with limestone bluffs, wooded hillsides, farmland and the Root River providing the scenery throughout the ride.
Day 4 - Sakatah Trail
- We shuttle to Faribault to ride the singing hills of Minnesota’s Sakatah Trail.
Built on a former Chicago and North Western Railroad line, the trail offers a smooth, paved surface that winds through scenic farmlands and sprawling prairies providing a dramatic ride along the countryside through several small towns. At times, the trail runs immediately adjacent to large lakes in southern Minnesota.
Day 5 - Minnesota Refuge, Midtown Greenway and Bluffs trails
- Our final day takes us back along the Minnesota River in the southwest Metro riding into the heart of Minneapolis and down the Mississippi back to our hotel in Eagan.
We'll ride the Minnesota River Bluffs, Cedar Lake Regional, and Midtown Greenway trails taking riders below street level crossing Minneapolis on the “bike freeway” to the Mississippi river. It is a preserved rail line unique to biking with its murals and city connections for commuters and recreational riders.
Riders can gain an appreciation for The Cities’ vast network of trails and varied scenery along the paved trails and bridges today. We’ll also have a short 6 miles of crushed limestone above the bluffs in the suburbs.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) is the closest airport.
Free long-term parking is available at our Host Hotel in Eagan. We will return and stay here our last night.
Road, Hybrid or Touring bikes would be ideal for this tour. We will be riding on 95% paved surfaces. Our final day includes about 10 miles of crushed limestone on well- maintained trail surfaces.
Riders must make their own arrangements for bike rental. Reference Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers if you book from the preferred local outfitter. The shop is a 30-minute drive from the host hotel. There are no weeklong E-bike rentals available for this tour.
Tangletown Bike Shop 816 W 50th St Minneapolis, MN 55419 (612) 259-8180
Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers offers a limited number of bicycles available for rent. Our inventory primarily consists of hybrid bikes, with a small selection of gravel bikes, sorry but no E-Bikes currently. If we have enough advance notice, we can typically find a bike that fits your needs. Our goal is to offer customers well-maintained bikes that are not new but are priced affordably. If you’d like to rent a bike from us, please reach out to discuss our inventory and determine if we have a suitable option for you. Keep in mind that if you decide the bike doesn’t work for you when you arrive for the ride, you won’t be able to switch it out.
All BPP rides are E-bike friendly. Just communicate in advance you design to bring your own E-bike, estimated weight, and if the battery is removable or not.
The tour package includes accommodation for the pre-ride evening (Tuesday) as well as the nights from Wednesday through Sunday. On Sunday, we’ll do a 45 mile trail ride. Riders will be dropped off and ride back to our Host Hotel in Eagan for the last overnight. A farewell meal will be arranged for the group.
If you wish to extend your stay before or after the ride, it is recommended to compare hotel options using online booking platforms. Alternatively, you may contact the Host Hotel in Eagan directly to request the BPP group rate.
Residence Inn by Marriot Minneapolis/Eagan
1560 Quarry Rd Eagan, MN
651-452-6020
Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Eagan is a short drive of about 20 minutes.
BPP provides complimentary airport shuttle services. It is necessary to reserve your shuttle prior to the tour. To facilitate seamless logistical arrangements, we advise all participants to arrive no later than noon on Day 0.
For departure, flights scheduled for Sunday evening (after 6:30 PM) or the next morning are recommended. You most likely will want to stay for our farewell meal together on Sunday.
Not a problem. That said, vegetarian is the only other dietary option available.
We extend a warm welcome to all participants. Non-riders are required to complete the same registration forms and pay the corresponding fees as riders. Non-riding participants may engage in all aspects of the tour, apart from the riding portion, should they choose.
Yes. BPP will set up at least one strategically placed SAG stop each day. If you feel you cannot finish the day’s ride, our staff will assist you and your bike to get you to the end location.
Alternatively, each evening before the next day’s ride we offered shortened mileage variants where we will move you forward and this way everyone ends at the same point.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Register early and save! Take advantage of the discounted rate!
Please note that there is an expiration date associated with the early bird discount code. Pricing when redeeming a discount code is honored by the date your registration and deposit are received. Mail-in registrations paid in full must be postmarked by the stated discount code expiration date to qualify.
Note: To pass savings onto riders, we have moved to Double pricing base rates; for Triple & Quad rates please reach out to us by email. (pamperedpedalers@gmail.com)
A New Minnesota Cycling Adventure
Join Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers for our inaugural Minnesota cycling adventure—a five-day journey showcasing the remarkable variety of trails, communities and landscapes that make Minnesota such a special place to explore by bicycle.
From the urban parks, lakes and historic riverfronts of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we’ll travel through the forests and wetlands of the St. Croix Valley, pedal beneath the limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota, roll through the lake country and farmland of southern Minnesota, and return to the Twin Cities on some of the region’s most unique urban and recreational trails.
With approximately 40–45 miles of riding each day and roughly 95% of the route on paved, multi-use trails, this tour is designed to give you plenty of great cycling while leaving time to stop, explore, take photographs, enjoy local restaurants and experience the communities along the way.
THE PAMPERED PEDALERS EXPERIENCE
This is more than five days of riding—it’s a chance to experience Minnesota without having to worry about the logistics.
Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers handles the details so you can concentrate on the scenery, the riding and the people you meet along the way.
Scenic, Well-Planned Routes: Ride a carefully designed combination of paved rail-trails, urban greenways, river corridors and scenic Minnesota countryside.
Full SAG Support: A strategically placed SAG stop is provided each day with hydration and snacks. If you’re unable to complete the day’s ride, the BPP team will assist you and your bicycle to the finish.
Ride Your Way: The tour is designed around approximately 40–45 miles per day, with alternate mileage options available on selected days. E-bikes are welcome with advance notice and coordination.
Comfortable Accommodations: Your tour package includes the pre-ride evening as well as accommodations throughout the riding week, including the final night back at the Eagan host hotel.
Airport Convenience: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the closest airport, approximately 20 minutes from the Eagan host hotel. BPP provides complimentary airport shuttle service when reserved in advance.
Bring the Right Bike: Road, hybrid and touring bikes are ideal for this adventure. Approximately 95% of the riding is on paved surfaces, with a short section of well-maintained crushed limestone on the final day.
A Great Way to Experience Minnesota:
The Twin Cities Trails Ride brings together four distinctly different Minnesota landscapes:
Day 0 - Eagan, Minnesota
- We will meet at the Residence Inn in Eagan, Minnesota, on September 7, 2027, for rider check-in from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, followed by a rider meeting and pizza party at 5:00 pm.
Day 1 - Minneapolis: Grand Rounds, Minnehaha Falls & Fort Snelling
- Our Minnesota adventure begins from the hotel with a ride through the city's extensive trail system. The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway provides miles of paved trails connecting the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, parks, historic areas and the Mississippi River.
After crossing the river, you’ll pass Historic Fort Snelling which sits at the convergence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers dating back to the early 19th Century.
You’ll pedal by Minnehaha Falls, one of many signature landmarks, where Minnehaha Creek drops 53 feet through the scenic gorge before reaching the Mississippi River. You’ll pass under Target Field heading back toward the river. Crossing the Stone Arch Bridge with a spectacular view of downtown.
Day 2 - Eagan to Stillwater
- Today we'll head northeast toward historic Stillwater, following the paved Gateway State Trail and Brown's Creek State Trail.
The Gateway State Trail is an 18-mile paved former railroad corridor running from St. Paul through the eastern suburbs toward the St. Croix River. The Brown's Creek State Trail continues another 5.9 miles into Stillwater.
This will be one of the most enjoyable trail days of the trip, transitioning from the urban environment into woods, wetlands, farmland and eventually the St. Croix River valley.
We'll arrive in historic Stillwater, one of Minnesota's first incorporated cities in 1843.
Day 3 - Transfer to the Root River Trail SE Minnesota
- Day three transitions us from the St. Croix Valley to southeastern Minnesota and the spectacular Bluff Country surrounding Lanesboro.
We'll use a morning shuttle transfer to the Lanesboro area and begin our day's ride on the Root River State Trail.
The Root River Trail is a 42-mile paved trail following an old railroad corridor through the Root River Valley. It passes through the communities of Lanesboro, Peterson, Rushford and Houston, with limestone bluffs, wooded hillsides, farmland and the Root River providing the scenery throughout the ride.
Day 4 - Sakatah Trail
- We shuttle to Faribault to ride the singing hills of Minnesota’s Sakatah Trail.
Built on a former Chicago and North Western Railroad line, the trail offers a smooth, paved surface that winds through scenic farmlands and sprawling prairies providing a dramatic ride along the countryside through several small towns. At times, the trail runs immediately adjacent to large lakes in southern Minnesota.
Day 5 - Minnesota Refuge, Midtown Greenway and Bluffs trails
- Our final day takes us back along the Minnesota River in the southwest Metro riding into the heart of Minneapolis and down the Mississippi back to our hotel in Eagan.
We'll ride the Minnesota River Bluffs, Cedar Lake Regional, and Midtown Greenway trails taking riders below street level crossing Minneapolis on the “bike freeway” to the Mississippi river. It is a preserved rail line unique to biking with its murals and city connections for commuters and recreational riders.
Riders can gain an appreciation for The Cities’ vast network of trails and varied scenery along the paved trails and bridges today. We’ll also have a short 6 miles of crushed limestone above the bluffs in the suburbs.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) is the closest airport.
Free long-term parking is available at our Host Hotel in Eagan. We will return and stay here our last night.
Road, Hybrid or Touring bikes would be ideal for this tour. We will be riding on 95% paved surfaces. Our final day includes about 10 miles of crushed limestone on well- maintained trail surfaces.
Riders must make their own arrangements for bike rental. Reference Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers if you book from the preferred local outfitter. The shop is a 30-minute drive from the host hotel. There are no weeklong E-bike rentals available for this tour.
Tangletown Bike Shop 816 W 50th St Minneapolis, MN 55419 (612) 259-8180
Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers offers a limited number of bicycles available for rent. Our inventory primarily consists of hybrid bikes, with a small selection of gravel bikes, sorry but no E-Bikes currently. If we have enough advance notice, we can typically find a bike that fits your needs. Our goal is to offer customers well-maintained bikes that are not new but are priced affordably. If you’d like to rent a bike from us, please reach out to discuss our inventory and determine if we have a suitable option for you. Keep in mind that if you decide the bike doesn’t work for you when you arrive for the ride, you won’t be able to switch it out.
All BPP rides are E-bike friendly. Just communicate in advance you design to bring your own E-bike, estimated weight, and if the battery is removable or not.
The tour package includes accommodation for the pre-ride evening (Tuesday) as well as the nights from Wednesday through Sunday. On Sunday, we’ll do a 45 mile trail ride. Riders will be dropped off and ride back to our Host Hotel in Eagan for the last overnight. A farewell meal will be arranged for the group.
If you wish to extend your stay before or after the ride, it is recommended to compare hotel options using online booking platforms. Alternatively, you may contact the Host Hotel in Eagan directly to request the BPP group rate.
Residence Inn by Marriot Minneapolis/Eagan
1560 Quarry Rd Eagan, MN
651-452-6020
Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Eagan is a short drive of about 20 minutes.
BPP provides complimentary airport shuttle services. It is necessary to reserve your shuttle prior to the tour. To facilitate seamless logistical arrangements, we advise all participants to arrive no later than noon on Day 0.
For departure, flights scheduled for Sunday evening (after 6:30 PM) or the next morning are recommended. You most likely will want to stay for our farewell meal together on Sunday.
Not a problem. That said, vegetarian is the only other dietary option available.
We extend a warm welcome to all participants. Non-riders are required to complete the same registration forms and pay the corresponding fees as riders. Non-riding participants may engage in all aspects of the tour, apart from the riding portion, should they choose.
Yes. BPP will set up at least one strategically placed SAG stop each day. If you feel you cannot finish the day’s ride, our staff will assist you and your bike to get you to the end location.
Alternatively, each evening before the next day’s ride we offered shortened mileage variants where we will move you forward and this way everyone ends at the same point.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Please note that there is an expiration date associated with the early bird discount code. Pricing when redeeming a discount code is honored by the date your registration and deposit are received. Mail-in registrations paid in full must be postmarked by the stated discount code expiration date to qualify.
Note: To pass savings onto riders, we have moved to Double pricing base rates; for Triple & Quad rates please reach out to us by email. (pamperedpedalers@gmail.com)
MINNESOTA Ride Highlights
