Adventure Ride Information
Here are the details for the event:
Description:
The Twin Cities Trail Riders, is offering an Adventure Bike ride, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 13 - 15, 2024.
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Ride the backroads, forest roads and two tracks in the beautiful north woods of the Superior National Forest and the general North Shore area.
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Each day will feature a route for all riders to enjoy.
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Riders’ meeting at 9 AM each day.
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Depart at your convenience after the riders meeting.
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All routes are rated as easy to moderate on a large adventure motorcycle. Routes vary from 100-130 miles.
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Most routes do not have gas stops.
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There will be some bail points along the way.
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A few optional hero/more difficult sections.
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Pack a tank bag lunch for a lunch stop on the route. A box lunch is provided for Saturday and Sunday. Option to add on for Friday
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Routes will be provided via GPX file at least three days prior to the event. There will not be paper route sheets provided.
Location:
This ride will be based out of the Wildhurst Lodge & Campground, Finland, MN.
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Address:
7344 State Highway 1
Finland, MN 55603
http://www.wildhurstlodge.com/
218-353-7337
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Directions:
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Northeast on Hwy 61 out of Duluth
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Turn right onto Hwy 1, past Silver Bay and Tettegouche State Park
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Continue on Hwy 1 through the town of Finland for about 4.5 miles. Wildhurst Lodge sign and entrance is on the right/east side of the road.
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This Google Maps link will get you close. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JcBaB6V3fjWiR7R48
Accommodations:
Call the Wildhurst Lodge & Campground at 218.353.7337 to make reservations. Tell them that you are part of the Twin Cities Trail Riders' Adventure Ride. We have a reservation block for the whole campground until 30-days prior to the event. You must call to make reservations.
RV Sites, Cabin or Tent camping options available on a first come basis. Call to determine options available.
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Other near by options are available, such as the Finland State Forest Campground, Tettegouche State Park and other options in and near Silver Bay.
Riding Opportunities:
Ride the variety of back roads, forest roads and two-tracks in the Finland, MN area.
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Back roads wind through the forest and range from easy to moderate. This is an adventure bike friendly event. No Single Track.
Costs:
$75 per Rider
$35 per Passenger/non-rider
Price includes:
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3-days of GPX routes
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Saturday box lunch
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Saturday dinner
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Sunday box lunch
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Options available for Friday meals and an event T-Shirt.
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Riding TCTR members get a $10 discount
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More details and options show on the online registration form.
Hours:
Friday, September 13
Saturday, September 14
Sunday, September 15
Riders meeting at 9:00 AM each day
Requirements:
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Bike must be Highway Licensed
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Rider must have a Motorcycle Endorsement on their Drivers License
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Must have a DNR OHM sticker on all bikes OR an Out of State Non-Resident OHM trail pass for all riders.
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Reasonable sound level please.
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Bike must have a USFS approved spark arrestor
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ARMCA/District 23 membership; non-competition ($10/person or $25/family) or competition card
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AMA membership Strongly encouraged
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