The ride starts at the University of St. Thomas
Bicyclists should proceed to Grand and Cretin where they will be directed to the lot where they can check in, get their rider ID and start the ride.

Choose from several route options!
Main Course Map
Lilydale Loop

• The 15-mile route leaves St. Thomas and follows the river past Crosby Farm toward downtown, turns at the Science Museum, and heads up the steep incline of Ramsey Hill (most riders walk up this short hill and enjoy the rest stop at the top) before heading back along Summit Avenue to St. Thomas.

• The 24-mile option with Lilydale Loop will go past the Science Museum about a quarter mile and turn left. Riders will climb the bluff, cross the Wabasha Bridge and bike through lovely Lilydale Regional Park. Take a break at the Pickerel Lake rest stop before climbing the bluff again and crossing the river, returning to the main route on Shepard Road.
  

• The 30-mile route follows the river before making a long climb up to a magnificent panorama at the Indian Mounds Park rest stop.  From here, the mostly level route (just two additional climbs) follows Saint Paul's pleasing parkways to Lake Phalen and Como Lake (enjoy the lakeside rest stop!) before returning to St. Thomas.
  

• The 39-mile option with Lilydale Loop will go past the Science Museum about a quarter mile and turn left. Riders will climb the bluff, cross the Wabasha Bridge and bike through lovely Lilydale Regional Park. Take a break at the Pickerel Lake rest stop before climbing the bluff again and crossing the river, returning to the main route on Shepard Road.

The Classic has the best rest stops in the business. Beautiful views, great live music, and refreshments to match. Enjoy delicious baked goods - cookies, bagels, muffins, lemon bars, and rolls - from local bakeries.

Peace Coffee is served at St. Thomas and Brewberry's at the first rest stop. Plus, FruitShare serves up the freshest organic fruits available - peaches, plums, grapes, and, as always, watermelon at the finish.

Let's remember the rules of the road!

• No racing
• No weaving
• Slower riders stay to the right
• Notify slower riders when passing
  
• Please ride no more than two abreast
  
• Pull your bike off the road if you need to stop
• Ride as far to the right as is safely possible
• Wear your helmet . . . it's required!