Our full 2026 calendar is now live, with a great mix of distances, terrain, and event styles. Registration is open. While you’re signing up, don’t forget to renew your RUSA membership — it’s required for all RUSA‑sanctioned events. Minnesota Randonneurs membership is optional, but it eliminates the $5 per‑ride fee, and after a few events it pays for itself.

 

 

For some riders, the season never really ends. Our winter program is winding down, and gravel season begins with the upcoming Murphy‑Hanrehan Gravel Cruise (109k) and the Crooked Cucumber Gravel Populaire.

 

Our road season begins April 11 with the 100k Dakota County Frolic, followed by the Escape to Wisconsin 128k on April 18. Please note: the bike path on the I‑94 bridge between Lakeland, MN and Hudson, WI will be closed for the entire season. The proposed three‑times‑daily shuttle from WisDOT won’t work for our events, so we are developing detours. We expect to have workable alternatives for Escape to Wisconsin, both City Slickers rides, and the Three Rivers 600k. We will likely replace the College Tour 400k with the Run to the Border.

 

 

We hope 2026 is a year when many of you reach your personal cycling goals — whether that’s a new distance, a RUSA or ACP award, or simply more time on the bike with friends. If you enjoy the social side of randonneuring, we have two 120km team events (Darts) on the calendar. Teams of 3–5 riders choose their own routes and aim to finish as close as possible to the 8‑hour mark at a shared destination. Our flagship Shoreview Dart on July 18 will conclude with a BBQ and pool party at Norman's house.

 

We hope to see you out there!