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Sunday, September 8, 2024​

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TOP REASONS TO RIDE

• Choose one of two great routes, the all trail, 14-mile “Lollipop Loop” or the 30-mile Saint Paul Grand Round ~ 33 miles with an optional lap around Lake Phalen.

• Visit six regional parks and see why the Trust for Public Land rates the Saint Paul park system one of the top 3 in the U.S.

• 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 enjoy the scenic and historic Grand Round in Saint Paul. The Grand Round celebrates the work of visionary landscape architect Horace Cleveland who helped preserve parks at Lake Como, Lake Phalen and along the Mississippi River. His call to connect these parks with parkways eventually led to the scenic and protected bikeways enjoyed today.

There will be live music, savory treats and waterfront views at Como Lakeside Pavilion and all three rest stops:

1. Mississippi River Gorge Scenic Overlook
2. Lilydale Picnic Pavilion on Pickerel Lake
3. Panoramic views of Lake Phalen from the pavilion

2024 Event Details

Printable Map Available Here

The 30th 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 2,500 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 30 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 “Lollipop Loop” east to Lake Phalen along Wheelock Parkway. Enjoy a loop around lovely Lake Phalen for a 14-mile tour.


The Classic is a great experience for riders of all stripes. “It’s the best ride in the state!” says Michael Doyle, ride director of the Tour of Saints. The tour winds through historic neighborhoods, beautiful parks and parkways, and along 14 miles of the majestic Mississippi River. Join us for this non-competitive, go-at-your-own-pace tour.

The 30th annual Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour will be held on Sunday September 8, 2024. A music-filled ride through Saint Paul unveils the beauty of the Capital City, its amazing bikeways and historic neighborhoods.

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.