Jesse James Bike Tour

The 2008 tour (our 27th year): REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Neil Lutsky — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:33:08 +0000

Minnesota’s Traditional End of Summer Distance Ride!

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008
Routes: see the map for last year; our routes will be largely unchanged.
Registration: Both MAIL-IN and ON-LINE registration now available at this link.
REI Supports Young Riders: A gift from REI will allow registered riders under 18 years of age accompanied by an adult to ride for free! Thank you REI for encouraging young riders of the Jesse James Bike Tour!
10 mile route: ideal for families and recreational riders, features Catch the James-Younger Gang Game along the route with prizes for kids, organized by local Girl Scouts Troops.
30 mile route: some challenging hills and gorgeous views, runs by Northfield’s wind generator and the Big Woods State Park in Nerstrand.
45 mile route: NEW IN 2008, this route combines the first half of the 60 mile route with the second half of the 30 mile route. Unforgettable biking!
60 and 100 mile routes: traverses some of the most beautiful country in southern Minnesota, including the Sogn Valley–a hidden gem, the Faribault lakes area, and rolling rural hills. Great tests! Exhilarating rides!

Griff Wigley — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:41:47 +0000

See the five dozen photos in the 2007 Jesse James Bike Tour photo album or this slideshow.

Griff Wigley — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:46:07 +0000

Enjoy a refreshing massage from the Minnesota AMTA Sports Massage Team after the ride.

They will be located at the Northfield Middle School in the ‘Jesse James Massage Parlor’.

Hours: 10am - 5pm

Cost:

Griff Wigley — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:11:44 +0000

Here’s our current list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What are the start times?
- 100 mile: 6:30 am - 8:00 am
- 60 mile: 6:30 am - 9:00 am
- 45 mile: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- 30 mile: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- 10 mile: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Can I register the day of the ride?
- Yes, but it will be faster if you pre-register
Are there rest stops?
- There are rest stops spaced along all routes.
Is there SAG support?
- SAG vehicles will patrol all routes.
Are there showers?
- There are showers available at the Start/End in the Middle School
Where is the start and end of the tour?
- At the Northfield Middle School, 2200 Division St. South (Highway 246) about 1/3 mile south of Jefferson Parkway. See this Google map for more directions.

Griff Wigley — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:44:29 +0000

2007 Sponsors as of 8/23/07

Griff Wigley — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:10:20 +0000

Griff Wigley — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:16:21 +0000

Here’s the design for the 2007 Tour t-shirts. Click to enlarge. You’ll have an opportunity to order the $10 t-shirts during the registration process.

Griff Wigley — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:45:24 +0000

Here’s a PDF of the map for the 2007 tour, all four routes.

Griff Wigley — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:46:24 +0000

The starting times for the 2008 Jesse James Bike Tour are:

Griff Wigley — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:30:46 +0000

See the photo album or this slideshow of photos from the 2006 Tour: