Northfield Rotary Bike Tour

Northfield Rotary Bike Tour

A Fully Supported Road, Gravel & Family Adventure

Same weekend as Defeat of Jesse James Days!!

On-Site Registration and Check-In begins at 6:30 a.m.

Location

Memorial Park home of the Dundas Dukes Ball Park, 214 1st Street, Dundas, MN 55019

We’re excited to be back at the Dundas Dukes Ball Park for the third year in a row! The ballpark is just a 3.5 mile bike ride to the heart of Northfield enabling all riders to enjoy the charming town and all the fun and excitement that DJJD has to offer after your ride. You’ll find restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping, a distillery and 3 bike shops, all within proximity of the starting and ending point at Dundas Dukes Ball Park.

Parking will be in a parking lot and on the residential streets around the park. Please be a good neighbor and park your vehicle in a responsible manner. No overnight parking at the park.

Your registration fee includes:

• A token for a selection of concession items after your ride and the option to buy additional items (concessions open at 10:30 am).

• One token for a Chapel Brew beer, available on site after your ride (starting at 10:30 am)

• SAG (Support and Gear) drivers along all of the routes to assist cyclists in need

• Rest stops along your chosen route with portable toilets, water and snacks.

• Access to a comfortable start and end point at the Dundas Dukes Ball Park, including flushable toilets.

• Proceeds that will support Rotary projects & missions locally and internationally

New this year for purchase: pre-order a breakfast from Raven's Nest Cafe! Pick up your breakfast at the ballpark before your bike tour. Place your breakfast order when you register. Also receive a 20% discount to be used later in the day at Raven's Nest which is located at the back of Farmstead Bike Shop. Farmstead will also store your bike for you at their downtown Northfield location while your enjoy the DJJD activities after your bike tour.

Also available for purchase in advance is the commemorative 2026 Northfield Rotary Bike Tour t-shirt.

See 2026 Routes

The routes will be complete with full service aid stations. Note: Due to road constructions, routes are subject to change.

Pricing

• Single Riders: $45 ($55 after 8/23)

• Family Rate: $95 (max of 2 Adults, max of 5 riders) ($105 after 8/23)

• Youth, Single Rider: $35 (ages 6-18) ($45 after 8/23)

• Family Fun Ride*: $50 (6 miles, starting time between 10:30-11:00 am, max 2 adults)

• Adaptive Rider*: $10 (6 miles, starting time between 10:30-11:00 am, individual riders only)

*Family Fun Ride and Adaptive Ride: All riders in this category must participate only in the 6-mile Family Fun Ride or Adaptive Ride. Register for the longer bike treks separately. This kid friendly adventure includes a bike rodeo, free custard stop at Culvers, a free lunch and beverage voucher along with snack break stations along the route. Participants will receive a Rotary Passport that will get stickers at each stop - completed passports can be redeemed for prizes at the end of the tour at the ball park.

Fundraiser Benefits

The Northfield Rotary Club has organized and operated the Bike Tour as a fundraiser since 1995, 100% volunteer run. Net proceeds raised at this event support Rotary’s local and international service projects and furthers the mission of Rotary by funding projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, and strengthen and sustain local economies.

Current Northfield Rotary projects include Youth Exchange, the Mill Town Bike Trail, Water projects in Tanzania and Guatemala and providing local organizations support such as CAC, Ruth's House, Hillcrest Village, The Key and many more. More information about the Northfield Rotary Club can be found on our website at Northfield Rotary.

For more details about the Northfield Ride, click Northfield Rotary Bike Tour website.

Thank you to Northfield Rotary's Bike Tour event partners Chapel Brewing, the Dundas Dukes, Farmstead Outdoor Adventures and the City of Dundas.

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A big thank you goes to all of Northfield Rotary Club sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

American Center for Philanthropy; Community Resource Bank; Engage Printing; Merchants Bank; Neuger Communications; Northfield Automotive; Northfield Retirement Center; Foundation by Vivie; Professional Dental Group

Silver Sponsors:

BAMCO (McDonalds of Northfield); Better Air; Heartman Insurance; Carleton College; Edward Jones ; Heritage Bank; Holden Farms; Keith Pumper Plumbing & Heating; Northfield Construction Company; St. Olaf College; State Farm Insurance; Steve Schmidt Homes; Xcel Energy

Bronze Sponsors:

Mary Kay Cosmetics; Basils Pizza; Compeer Financial; Bierman Benson & Langehough Funeral Home; Bolton & Menk; Countryside Animal Hospital; DSI Dicks Sanitation/Waste; Connections; Dundas Storage; Fairfield Inn; Firehouse Liquor; Frago and Lasswell P.A.; Heritage Dental; Knecht's Nurseries; Knight Barry Title; Millersburg Construction; Northfield Hospital & Clinics; Northfield Insurance; Post Holdings; Premier Bank; Schmitz, Ophaug LLP; Sterling Pharmacy (Astrup Drug)