Hostelling International USA Minnesota Council
A 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization - | - Headquarters in St. Paul, MN - | - HI-Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park, MN
2010 Tour de pines Bike Tour of itasca
Saturday, August 21, 2010 In Itasca State Park, MN
WELCOME to the tour de pines
We are proud to announce a sister ride to the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride: The second annual Tour De Pines - a beautiful single day bike tour in Northern Minnesota, in and around Itasca State Park. Please join us on Saturday, August 21st for another gorgeous ride in the north woods.
ROUTES + descriptions
2010 routes are still being finalized, however we will like keep the beautiful 25 and 50 mile routes much the same as in 2009. The routes are gorgeous and the roads are quiet! Both routes start/finish at the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel. Both routes begin by following Wilderness Drive - a gorgeous, winding road through old growth pines around the perimeter of Itasca Park.
The 25 mile route loops back through the park, after following the Wilderness Drive, to the hostel along the paved bike trail. It is a gorgeous ride. Take your time. Bring a camera.
The 50 mile route heads East outside of the park and North into scenic country and then loops back to Itasca via the Great River Road following the Mississippi River. See the route maps here... or download a PDF of the routes here: 25 mile route | 50 mile route.
We are looking at adding a 75 mile route as well. Stay tuned for details!
2009 Photos
See photos from the 2009 ride here.
REGISTRATION + FEES
Ride day fees include Ironman quality route support and organization during the ride, a commemorative ride t-shirt, and a tasty BBQ meal after the ride.
Registration will open on Ironman Sunday, April 25th, 2010. Riders may register at the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride. For details on the Ironman see here: ironmanbikeride.org
ACCOMMODATIONS in/around itasca
If you plan on making a weekend vacation out of the event, check out these places to stay or contact the local chambers for their recommendations.
- Mississippi Headwaters Hostel, Itasca State Park
- Burt's Cabins, Itasca State Park
- Douglas Lodge, Itasca Suites, Cabins, Campgrounds, Itasca State Park
- Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- Bemidji Chamber of Commerce
Itasca State Park Web Resources
- Itasca State Park DNR
- Itasca Sports Rental | (218) 266-2150
- Mississippi Headwaters Hostel | (218) 266-3415
- Park Rapids Chamber | (218) 732-4111
- Bemidji Chamber | (800) 458-2223
- Visit Bemidji Itasca Page
- Explore Minnesota Itasca Page
- Itasca State Park Virtual Tourist
- Trip Advisor Itasca Park
tour de pines sponsors
We are proud to announce a partnership with Itasca Sports Rental, who is providing mechanical support for our ride. They supply Itasca State Park visitors with incredibly nice bicycles, boats and all sorts of sports rentals. Check them out!
Contact Us
Minnesota Council of HI-USA
Address:
622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 [link to map]
Email: info@himinnesota.org
Telephone:
651.251.1495 | Fax: 651.251.1496
HI Mississippi Headwaters Hostel
27910
Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 [link to map]
Email: mhhostel@himinnesota.org
Telephone/Fax:
218.266.3415
Routes For Tour De Pines
Downloads
Route Maps
We are still finalizing routes for 2010. Hoever, the 25 and 50 mile routes will likely stay much the same as last year. Download 2009 route maps here: 25 mile route | 50 mile route (PDF documents)
Directions To Ride Start
Click here for a PDF document detailing the Ride Start Registration Area and Parking for the morning of the ride.
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