Cycling Events in Minnesota
Minnesota has 5 upcoming cycling events scheduled for 2026: GRIND Mountain Bike Festival in Biwabik on August 15, Trail Kids Mountain Bike Session 3 in Minneapolis on August 17, Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike in Elk River on September 19, Mora Bike Tour in Mora on September 19, and Heck of the North Gravel Cycling Classic in Two Harbors on September 26.
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Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike
Elk River, MN
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Thumbs Up 13th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike
September 19, 2026
Elk River, MN
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Frequently asked questions
What types of cycling events are there?▾
Major categories include road races, gran fondos (mass-start long rides), gravel races (mixed surface), mountain bike races, century rides (100 miles), and criteriums. RACE lists events across all categories.
What is gravel racing?▾
Gravel racing takes place on unpaved roads using drop-bar bikes with wide tires. It is the fastest-growing segment of cycling. Marquee events include Unbound Gravel, SBT GRVL, and Belgian Waffle Ride.
What is a gran fondo?▾
A gran fondo is a long-distance mass-participation cycling event, typically 60-100+ miles. Unlike road races, gran fondos welcome riders of all levels. Popular US gran fondos include Gran Fondo Hincapie and GFNY New York.
How long is a century ride?▾
A century ride is 100 miles. A metric century is 100 kilometers (62 miles). Both are popular cycling milestones. Many organized century rides offer multiple distance options and full support with aid stations.