Hotels Near Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN Aug 2026

Date

August 13, 2026

Location

Lester Praire, MN

Venue

406 Central Ave

Start Time

9:00 AM

Entry Fee

$0.00

Events

Dakota Trail 57 Mile Bicycle Ride, Dakota Trail 38 Mile Bicycle Ride, Dakota Trail 29 Mile Bicycle Ride, Dakota Trail 13 Mile Bicycle Ride

The Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride is free to enter, making it an accessible option for cyclists looking for a structured ride. Taking place on August 13, 2026, in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, the event starts at 9:00 AM from 406 Central Ave. Riders can choose from four distance options: 13 miles, 29 miles, 38 miles, or 57 miles, allowing both casual cyclists and endurance riders to find an appropriate challenge. This zero-cost format removes barriers to participation while offering multiple route lengths to suit different fitness levels and training goals.

From the Race Organizer

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 Café, also known as “Mary Kate’s Bitchin Kitchen” for home cooked food! The Central Café 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

Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN?

Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN takes place on August 13, 2026. The race is held in Lester Praire, Minnesota.

Where is Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN held?

Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN is held at 406 Central Ave in Lester Praire, Minnesota.

Where can I find hotels near Birchleggings Club Third Annual Dakota Trail Bicycle Ride 2026 — Lester Praire, MN?

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