Great River Energy

Mesabi Trail(SM)

Tour Routes
Great River Energy - Mesabi Trail Tour 2009. In support of independent public radio

The Ride

Entertainment

Registration

Lodging

Tour Routes

View Our Interactive Route Map (Macromedia Flash)

You may complete your final registration and pick up your tour packet:
  • Friday, August 6th, from 6-10 p.m. at:
    Hibbing Bennett Park
    Giants Ridge Ski Chalet
    Virginia Parkview Elementary School


  • Saturday, August 7th:
    6:30 - 10:30 a.m. / Hibbing Bennett Park
    6:30 - 10:00 a.m. / Giants Ridge Ski Chalet
    8:30 - 11:30 a.m. / Virginia Parview Elementary School
    9:00 - 12:00 noon / Buhl Stubler Beach

Call 1-877-637-2241 for exact directions to each of the 3 start locations. A detailed packet of information is mailed to each registered rider 2-3 weeks before tour.

Route 1
Starting Point: Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort (near Biwabik): 50 miles to Hibbing
Starting time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Giants Ridge, home to our world class golf and ski resort, is the starting point for the longest route of the tour at 50 miles. The ski chalet is the start location with food, coffee, and water available. The majority of riders will start their tour here.


Route 2
Starting Point: Virginia
Distance: 26 miles to Hibbing
Starting time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Our start location in Virginia is the Parkview Elementary school right next to Olcott Park. This will also be the third rest stop for the longer route from Giants Ridge with food, refreshments and entertainment available.


Route 3
Starting Point: Buhl
Distance: 15 miles to Hibbing
Starting time: 11:00 - 12:00 noon

Start this 15 mile family route at Buhl's Stubler Beach. Always one of our favorite spots - be sure to paddle a canoe or kayak provided by Spring Creek Outfitters. Take a break and enjoy the music, food and refreshments as this will also be the final rest stop for the Giants Ridge and Virginia routes as well.


Finish Line
Hibbing Bennett Park

Bennett Park will be home to the finish line for all routes. This is the bicycle drop off point if you want us to transport your bicycle for FREE on Friday night to one of the three start points, and the spot for riders to catch the FREE bus transportaion on Saturday morning to all start points. The finish line party will be here with food, refreshments, and an outdoor concert with the band Great Northern.




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