Rivers, Lakes, and Fields

Name: Rivers, Lakes, and Fields
Start: 2026-08-09T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-12T00:00:00Z

The Rivers, Lakes, and Fields is a cycling, gravel, and trail running event held on Sunday, August 9, 2026. It is located at Various in Stillwater And Northfield, Minnesota.

Date:: Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Location:: Various
Stillwater And Northfield, Minnesota
55372
United States
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Links:: bikereg.com
Tags:: Cycling Gravel Trail

THE RIVERS, LAKES, & FIELDS (RLF)

Two great rides this year:

Stillwater, Sunday, August 9, 2026

Northfield, Saturday, September 12, 2026

Two rides are better than one! Two great bicycle events have come together to form the “Rivers, Lakes, & Fields” tri-series. Ride one ride by going to the individual website and connecting to that registration only.

Two beautiful biking locations (Stillwater and Northfield) and two fun and exciting events. Register and ride both. Each ride is presented by the local Rotary Club, so the proceeds from both rides go towards “Doing Good in the World” through Rotary.

Participants who ride both rides will be eligible for cash prizes again this year.

INDIVIDUAL EVENT INFORMATION:

Bridge the Valley – Bike Rally

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Presented by: Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Stillwater, MN

We invite you to ride our sixth annual bike ride on August 9, 2026, sponsored by Stillwater Sunrise Rotary. You will experience the beauty of the St. Croix Valley using our trail systems, roads, and beautiful bridges.

With six ride options, this ride is perfect for all riders, from novice to experienced. All roads and trails are blacktopped. Pick just one loop from the progressively more challenging options or combine several to fit your age, ability, and interest on the day. This event is a rally (not a race) and your start time depends on the length of ride you are doing.

All rides start and finish at Chestnut Plaza, immediately west of Stillwater’s historic Lift Bridge. The event Support Hub is located next to the Lift Bridge in South Lowell Park. Event information, day-of registration, and a fenced and monitored bike corral will be available. Downtown Stillwater has many attractions and businesses within walking distance of the Support Hub so participants can take in all that Stillwater has to offer. Stick around after the ride for food, drinks, and music in South Lowell Park!

Maps and more details about the routes are coming soon. All rides will be accessible on the innovative Ride with GPS app to help you navigate the routes, and all rides (other than the 70 mile and 100 mile) will be signed.

Finish your ride in beautiful downtown Stillwater. Meet up with your family and friends and top off your ride day with food and drink and live entertainment along the majestic St. Croix River.

More information: https://bridgethevalley.org/

Northfield Rotary Bike Tour

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Northfield, MN

A Fully Supported Road, Gravel & Family Adventure

Riders will all take off from the Dundas Dukes Ballfield, 214 1st Street S, Dundas MN - just a short distance from downtown where the Defeat of Jesse James Day activities are taking place. Routes will be varied from a short family ride to a century ride, gravel rides and distances in between.

There will be so much fun happening in Northfield on this day, come and join in on it all! We will provide a place to keep your bikes safe and easily retrieved after your day of fun, one at the park and one near downtown (you can ride your bike to this safe-keeping location).

More information: https://northfieldrotary.org/page/northfield-rotary-bike-tour/

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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)
5.1 km from Stillwater And Northfield
214 1st St S, Dundas, Minnesota, 55019, United States
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