Plan ahead! The 2026 Saint Paul Classic will be held on Sunday, September 13.
Get your papers in order! We’re headed into Minneapolis!
TOP REASONS TO RIDE
- Choose one of two great routes, the all trail, 12.8-mile “Lollipop Loop” or the 29-mile Saint Paul Grand Round. Enjoy three more miles on either ride with a scenic spin around Lake Phalen.
- Visit All Six Regional Parks, Two Great Trails and a National Park!
- The Classic is a MUSIC FESTIVAL on wheels.
- EXPLORE A HIDDEN GEM. Cross the Mississippi River and coast into lovely
Lilydale Regional Park. - As always, Classic riders explore the historic and scenic Saint Paul Grand Round.
This emerald necklace of parkways celebrates the work of visionary landscape architect Horace Cleveland. - Enjoy waterfront views, savory treats and live music at Como Lakeside Pavilion and three stellar rest stops.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Ride is limited to 2,100 bicyclists
- There is no day of ride registration
- Register by midnight Thursday, September 4
2026 Event Details
The 32nd annual Classic offers scenic routes, superb live music and tasty treats.
- The Classic starts and ends at Como Lakeside Pavilion. We offer two check-in times (7:30am-8:30am and 8:30am-9:30am). All riders must be on route by 9:30 a.m. Enjoy live music inside the pavilion, plus there will be a bounty of refreshments and live music at every rest stop. Riders must finish and pick up their T-shirts by 1:30 p.m.
- LIMITED EDITION — To help ensure rider safety and enjoyment we are limiting the Classic to 2,100 riders.
- Riders will enjoy riding on Saint Paul’s newest state of the art paved trails, bicycle lanes and protected bikeways. No roads will be closed to automobile traffic. Bicyclists must follow the rules of the road.
- The Grand Round route is a 29 or 33 miles (the 33 mile route includes a lap around Lake Phalen) and features three rest stops including the stylish Lilydale Pavilion overlooking Pickerel Lake, Phalen Picnic Pavilion on Lake Phalen and the Mississippi River Gorge Scenic Overlook.
- The Short Route will be a 12.8-mile “Lollipop Loop” east to Lake Phalen along Wheelock Parkway. Enjoy a loop around lovely Lake Phalen for a 15.8-mile tour. Riders return to Como on the Gateway State Trail and Wheelock Parkway.
The Classic is a great experience for riders of all stripes.
The 32nd annual Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour will be held on Sunday September 13, 2026. A music-filled ride through Saint Paul unveils the beauty of the Capital City, its amazing bikeways and historic neighborhoods. Join us for this non-competitive, go-at-your-own-pace tour.
To help keep trails safe and rest stop lines short we offer two check-in times (7:30am-8:30am and 8:30am-9:30am). Help us keep the Classic fun and safe for all by respecting your start times.
PARKING — We encourage bicycling and carpooling to the Classic. Please refer to the FAQ for details on parking.
with abundant thanks
