Other rides and activities
Activities identified on this page are not covered by club insurance but are activities that club members have an interest in and there will be club members participating.
Tour of Lakes 2022
Saturday June 4, 2022
Experience the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area as you ride past lakes and forests on low traffic rolling to flat terrain. An occasional hill can be found as well. Our tour promises an abundance of beautiful scenery, fresh air, terrific rest stops. The "Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride" is a one day recreational ride for cyclists of all abilities. IT IS NOT A RACE.
The "Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride" is a not for-profit bicycle tour hosted by the Paul Bunyan Cyclists Bicycle Club. Any surplus revenues are used to promote safe cycling in our community. The ride is held rain or shine.
We offer three route choices of 13, 41 and 71 miles. We do not have a registration deadline, but, registration fees are lower for early registration, save money and sign up soon. Registration is not refundable. Both routes are well marked and fully monitored by support vehicles to aid in emergency situations. Due to the large number of participants, priority will go to those with serious problems. Riders and their equipment are expected to be in good condition. As on all other rides, cyclists should carry tools, a pump and a spare tube.
Check in will start at 6:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 a.m. Riders are permitted and encouraged to start as soon as possible after check in. All riders should be on the road by 8:00 a.m. These start times should allow most riders to return to the start area by mid-afternoon. All riders must plan to be off their respective routes by 3:00 p.m. The last rest stop will close at 2:30 p.m. and official course support will end at 3:30 p.m. T-shirts are handed out upon completion of the ride along with an after party including live music. All registrations before May 1st will a receive T-Shirt, for registrations after May 1st T-shirts will be provided if available.
We are greatly concerned about the safety of our participants. All riders must obey the rules of the road, watching out for others as well as themselves. Our tour is mostly on public roads, and we must cooperate with other users. We require the use of an ANSI approved helmet by all entrants.
We are known for the quality, variety and quantity of the food at our rest stops. Plan to be pleasantly surprised!
There will be an after party following the ride with a band, food and drink available from local businesses. So after you pick up your t-shirt stick around, hear some great music, and enjoy downtown Brainerd's great local businesses.
Door County Century Bike Ride
September 11, 2022
We call it “The Big Ride” because it truly is!
The DCC is the original century distance cycling event welcoming 3,000 riders each year to the scenic Door County peninsula. It’s been imitated, but never duplicated.
The Door County Century is not a race. All participants ride at their own pace taking on the route in a safe and responsible manner. You may choose to ride any of our four course lengths: 30, 50, 70 or 100 miles with your paid registration. Because we want you to be happy and in control of your day in the saddle, choose your route anytime…even after you’re already out on the road!
42 Years of Cycling History!
Door County is a cycling paradise. Scenic back roads blanket a peninsula with over 300 miles of scenic shoreline, limestone bluffs, and an endless array of quaint gift shops, restaurants and lodging options. Known for its many cherry and apple orchards, scenic vistas, and unique evening sunsets, the Door Peninsula is commonly referred to by visitors as “the Cape Cod of the Midwest.” It’s no wonder that the Door County Century ride became a yearly pilgrimage for thousands of riders from all over the United States and abroad.
The Door County Century was founded in 1979 by members of the Bay Shore Bicycle Club in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The ride was a labor of love for the Green Bay club, truly exemplifying what we consider these days a grass-roots event.