Jesse James Bike Tour

Thank you to the over 1300 cyclists participating in the 2008 Jesse James Bike Tour.  What a glorious day we shared!

If you would like to consider getting reprints of your photographs with “Jesse” click the link to photographer Scott Davis’s site.

If you have any comments on the Tour, lost objects at the Tour, or want to check up on a t-shirt order, contact Neil Lutsky at nlutsky@charter.net.

Thanks again for spending your day cycling in the Northfield, Minnesota area.

• Come on down to the Northfield Middle School Saturday, September 6, to register and ride.
• Preregistration is now closed, but you can still register the day of the ride.
• We have over 700 riders already registered and expect about 500 day of event registrations.
• PLEASE NOTE: We only accept checks or cash.  We cannot process credit cards.
• The weather looks like it will be great for cycling.  Hope to see you Saturday!

Just a few days now until the 2008 Tour. We’re hoping for a great day!

• Day of event registrations are always popular. Join us at the Northfield Middle School on Saturday, September 6th.
• Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by 8/31. [See “Two Ways to Register” box above.]
• On-line www.Active.com registrations close 9/3. [See “Two Ways to Register” box above.]

Maps of 2008 routes available.

• 10-mile route map
• 30-mile route.
• 45-mile route.
• 60-mile route.
• 100-mile route.

• Meet Erik the Bikeman at 8:30AM on Saturday, September 6, as he saddles up for the 45 mile route of the Jesse James Bike Tour. Check the “Ride with Erik” box on the registration form to ride with Erik and receive a free gift from Erik’s.
• The Jesse James Gang will also be on hand to fire up riders for a group start at 8:30AM (before their escape). Riders are free to begin riding at any time during the recommended departure windows, but to participate in the group start, be ready to go at 8:30.
• Register now! All riders, including riders under 18 who are riding free thanks to the support of REI, must be registered. All riders will receive registration bands to be worn during the JJ Bike Tour this year.  Both MAIL-IN and ON-LINE registration now available at this link.
• Don’t forget your t-shirt order, and plan to spend time after the ride at Northfield’s Defeat of Jesse James Days.