2017 Group Rider Information

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Group registration deadline is Friday, July 21, 2017. Print out additional copies of this page only if you have more riders than application lines.

Tour de Tonka · Saturday, August 5

Celebrate the sport of cycling with your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers at the 12th Annual Tour de Tonka. Enjoy a great day of cycling along with live music, good food and great people while you explore one of seven scenic routes — 16, 30, 48, 57, 65, 75 or 100-mile — that navigate through the Lake Minnetonka area and surrounding communities. Maps and additional information can be found at tourdetonka.org.

Choose a Distance Registration and Fees

48

57

65, 75 or **100 Miles

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Fees listed are for Tour de Tonka only. *Online registration ends August 3 at noon. Those registering Aug. 4 & 5 must do so in person at Minnetonka High School. Toddlers in bicycle trailers ride free. To register, visit tourdetonka.org or call 952.401.6800.

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GROUP DISCOUNT ►

Groups of 10 or more and Legacy Riders receive $5 off per registration. To register a group, please call or email Alexis Beckman at alexis.beckman@minnetonkaschools.org. (952) 401-6842 Group registration deadline is Friday, July 21, 2017.

16-

Mile Ride “The Family Ride”

This is the perfect ride for beginner riders or families with young children. The route is half paved road and half crushed-rock trail with a few hills along the way. Minimal to no Training is required for this ride.

30-Mile Ride “Trails, Trails, Trails”

Approximately 10 miles of unpaved trail, two and a half miles of paved trail and 17 miles on paved road. There are gently rolling hills along the way. Minimal training is required for this ride. Ideal for families with older children. Minimal Training Required-Ideal for families with older children.

48-Mile Ride “The Road Trip”

More challenging both in the distance and varied terrain, this ride has two miles of paved trail, 2.5 miles of limestone trail and 43.5 miles on paved road. There are gently rolling hills along the way, and a few more challenging hills. Note - new route through Excelsior with two more miles of limestone trail. Light Training RequiredIdeal for newer riders, who are looking for a challenge.

57-Mile Ride “The Expedition”

Follows the same route as the 48-mile ride up to the 36-mile mark, at which point it becomes more challenging. This ride has approximately

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COMMUNITY IMPACT ► two miles on paved trail and 55 miles on paved road. Training Required-Ideal for riders who have logged mileage throughout the summer.

A portion of each rider’s registration fee is donated to the local ICA Food Shelf. Riders may also donate money or nonperishable food items on or before the day of the ride. Since 2006, Tour de Tonka has raised over $40,000 to support the ICA.

65-Mile Ride “Hills and Thrills”

This ride is more challenging, the entire route is on road/pavement and covers a variety of terrains and elevations filled with twists, turns and hills. Training Required-Ideal for riders who have logged high mileage throughout the summer.

75 Mile Ride: “75 and Feeling Alive”

The 75 mile ride is challenging. It will be a long day on a bike but it will be a rewarding one as well. Very hilly and very scenic. All paved roads. Five rest stops await you as well as many memories and sore extremities. Training is required. This ride is ideal for you if you are in shape and have logged some seat-time this summer

100-Mile Ride “Tonka Century”

The 100-mile ride is VERY challenging. The entire route is on road/ pavement and covers a variety of terrains and elevations filled with twists, turns and hills. Extensive Training Required-Ideal for riders who have logged high-mileage routes throughout the summer and have ridden organized distance rides in the past.