Stillwater, MN

Event Information

Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally

Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Stillwater, MN
Come for the ride - stay for the weekend!

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

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

All roads and trails are blacktopped.  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 for registered riders 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 10th, 2025

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

Paid parking near the St. Croix river — Get the handy parking app!

Free parking available west of Main Street 

Event HUB

2025 ROUTES

PERMITS PENDING

10 mile ride

Brown’s Creek & Bridges Loop 

(10 miles, 500 ft climbing, 1 rest stop) 

Ride creekside, lakeside and riverside with spectacular views.

 

Check in / start 9:00 am – 10 :00 am

25 mile ride

Gateway Trail  & Lake Jane

(25 miles, 900 ft climbing, 2 rest stops)

Link rail trails, bike trails and Loop Trails.

Check in / start 8:00 am – 9:00 am

40 / 45 mile ride

AWESOME NEW RIDE!

Beyond the Loop

(40/45 miles, 1300 ft climbing, 2 rest stops)

40 mile route:  Beautiful countryside route through western Wisconsin.  This 40 is a great distance for intermediate riders, and has no significant climbs.
 
45 mile route:  Same beautiful countryside route through western Wisconsin, but also adds two significant climbs for riders that want a little more challenge in their ride
 

Check in / start 7:30 am – 8:30 am

70 mile ride

Afton, Prescott, River Falls & Hudson 

(70 miles, 3000 ft climbing, 3 rest stops)

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

Click below to register now.