Pancake with Toppings

When:
Aug 23, 2025
7:00 am

Where:
6545 W River Rd, Brooklyn Center, MN

Ride Distance:
300k
Contact:
Norman Ehrentreich
763-360-9538
Norman.Ehrentreich@mnrando.org

This is a special edition of the Northern Pancake with Toppings 300k ride specifically designed to help a few of our riders complete their Super Randonneur qualification. RUSA gave us special permission to certify this as an ACP ride so this help to qualify an ACP Super Randonneur award.  The ride is open to any MnRando/RUSA member.
 
This is an extended version of the Northern Pancake Route (miles 0-61 & last 10 miles are identical). There are some scenic roads into Wisconsin, crossing the St. Croix river twice with scenic roads along the river. You'll have some minor hills when climbing out of the St. Croix River Valley.is a scenic route with controls in Brooklyn Center - St. Francis - Princeton - Cambridge - Rush City - Grantsburg - St. Croix falls - Centerville - Brooklyn Center.

Starting Location Instructions:

Park on the North end of the TopGolf parking lot, next to the Speedway Gas Station (6545 W River Rd # 1, SW corner of HW252 & 66th Ave N.), the official start and ending location of the Northern Pancake 202k. To get to the parking lot, turn into Camden Ave N. from 66th Ave N.

Night Riding Requirements

All riders must have good to excellent night riding equipment.

Must have are (We will ride in the dark)

  - strong headlight capable of clearly lighting the road clearly for the whole night

  - a strong taillight capable of being seen from several hundred feet away, set in steady mode

  - a reflective vest that clearly illuminates your body when light shines on it

Recommended are

  -  backup front and tail lights if your primary lights fail or run out of battery 

  - reflective anklet strips

  - a helmet light or other light source to see cue sheets, street signs, or help with night repairs.

 

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