The 2022 edition of the River Valley 100 will be Sunday August 28th. Like past years we plan to have three route options starting from the Mankato area: 100 miles paved, 100km paved, or 100km Gravel. They will post the all details once finalized.
Biking Events
Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Events and Activities
Mankato, MN 56001
May 2022 | Website
The Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates plan a week of biking and walking activities in Greater Mankato to celebrate Bike Month in Minnesota. Each night during bike week different biking and walking events are offered for the general public. There are other biking events celebrated during the whole month of May.
Isle of Mankato Time Trial, May 18
How fast can you go? Check in from 6:30-6:50pm at Rapidan Township Park.
Mountain Bike Try-It-Out At Kiwanis, May 21
Try mountain biking from 10am-2pm at the Kiwanis MTB Trails, hosed by the Mankato HS Cycling Team. Loaner bikes and helmets available.
Ride the Lanes, May 28
Gather at the shelter at Riverfront Park at 10am for some tips for riding on-street bike lanes, followed by a short group ride.
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Bluff Rider’s Charge
Mankato, MN 56001
July 23-24, 2022 | Website
A longtime series favorite race, Bluff Rider’s Charge has access to 7+ miles of wooded singletrack to tailor-make courses for all 3 Pods. Your beloved trails will be prepped and ready to shred, courtesy of the Mount Kato Trail Crew!
MNMBS, Mount Kato, and the Mankato Interscholastic Cycling Team are joining forces to re-energize the iconic Bluff Rider’s Charge. All proceeds from the race will benefit More Families on Bikes, a Mankato-based organization that cultivates the family cycling culture as an independent activity provider.
Minnesota Senior Games
Mankato, MN 56001
August 11-14, 2022 | Website
The 2022 MN Senior Games offers over 20 different sporting events for individuals 50+ years of age, including 4 different timed cycling events held on August 13 – 14. Learn more and register. Go>
Saturday, August 13
8AM – 10K
10AM – 20K
Sunday, August 14
8AM – 5K
10AM – 40K
River Vally 100
Mankato, MN 56001
August 28, 2022 | Website
Mankato River Ramble
Mankato, MN 56001
October 9, 2022 | Website
The Mankato River Ramble embraces the best of both bicycling worlds — off-road paved trails and quiet country roads. Riders can choose a scenic route of 12, 26 or 42 miles. The 12-mile Minneopa Falls Loop will visit the beautiful state park. The 26-mile “Pie Run” takes riders over the river and through the woods to reach the Rapidan Dam Rest Stop where you find an array of award winning pies. Riders seeking a greater challenge will love the 42-mile Lake Crystal Loop that visits the handsome towns of Rapidan, Lake Crystal and Judson.
