Stillwater, MN

Event Information

Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally

Sunday, August 11th, 2024

Stillwater, MN

All rides start and finish at Chestnut Plaza, immediately west of Stillwater’s historic lift bridge. 

The event Support Hub is located just north of the bridge in North Lowell Park. Event information, day-of registration, and a fenced and monitored bike corral will be available.

All roads and trails are blacktopped, with the exception of our Gravel Challenge ride. Pick just one loop from the progressively more challenging options below, or combine several to fit your age, ability, and interest.

All routes will be supported with SAG and rest stops with refreshments

Finish your ride in downtown Stillwater. Meet up with family and friends to enjoy food, refreshments and live music along the majestic St. Croix river – or explore beautiful downtown Stillwater with its many shops and eateries.

All rides will be accessible on the innovative Ride With GPS app to help you navigate the routes!

Registration Fees

Its highly recommended that you register online to simplify your day.  Registration/Check-in closes at 10:00 am on event day.

Sunday, August 11th, 2024

Location

Chestnut Plaza in Stillwater–located just west of the approach to the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge. All routes start and finish here.

Registration

Pre-register online via the registration button below. Its highly recommended that you register online to simplify your day. Registration is also available on the day of the event for a higher fee.

Registration/Check-in closes at 10:00 am on event day.

Start Time

7:00 am through 10:00 am

Start times are dependent on the course length you choose. You can go at your own pace.

Parking

2023 ROUTES​

PERMITS PENDING

10 mile ride

(10 miles, 600 ft climbing, 3 rest stops)

Overlook Trail, Pine St, McKusick Lake & Bridges Loop

Ride creekside, lakeside and riverside with spectacular views

over the St Croix River and some of Stillwater’s historic buildings.

Check in / start 9:00 am – 10 :00 am

25 mile ride

(25 miles, 1100 ft climbing, 2 rest stops)

Hwy 96, Neal, Gateway Tr & Lake Jane

Link rail trails, bike trails and the Bridges Loop Trail.

Check in / start 8:00 am – 9:00 am

45 mile ride

(45 miles, 1900 ft climbing, 3 rest stops)

Lake Jane, Hudson & Trout Brook Road

Extend the 25-mile route, south and across the Hudson Bridge,

then north in Wisconsin alongside Willow River State Park.

Check in / start 7:30 am – 8:30 am

70 mile ride

(70 miles, 3000 ft climbing, 4 rest stops)

Prescott, River Falls & Hudson – Tour small river towns via rolling Minnesota and Wisconsin rural countryside. Visit the Mississippi Interpretive Center rest stop overlooking the river in Hudson.

Check in / start 7:00 am – 8:00 am

75 mile GRAVEL Challenge

(75 miles, 3400 ft climbing, 4 rest stops)

St Croix Gravel Challenge

Experience an epic dual-state social tour with bragging spurts!

Visit “The Acreage” rest stop in Osceola, formerly the Aveda center.

Check in / start 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Register Now

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