Below are some questions that come up each year. Please read over our Rider Guide to give you a better idea of what to expect on the Tour of Minnesota bike tour about things like what to pack, typical daily mileage, meals, etc.
What are the dates for the 2022 TOM? Saturday, June 18-Saturday, June 25, 2022. Participants will arrive late afternoon on Saturday, June 18th to pick up their registration packet, set up their tents (or check in to their hotel), and attend a welcome/info meeting.
NEW THIS YEAR: The first day of actual riding is Sunday, June 19.
Is the route a "loop" or a "point to point"? The entire route is traditionally a loop route, meaning it finishes in the same place it starts from, which in 2022 will be the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds in Brainerd, MN.
What is the cost to register? $499 (includes 10+ meals, daily snacks at rest stops, a commemorative shirt, route maps, and campsites, to name a few things)
When does registration open? Typically, registration opens February 1 each year and is capped at 200 riders. We have reached our capacity within 7 days of registration opening the last 4 bike tours.
What is the refund/transfer policy? Any requests for a refund/cancellation need to be done in writing via a time stamped email no later than midnight May 1, 2022. Refunds are subject to a $100 administrative charge. We understand that people are signing up months in advance and that things happen, but realize we still have contractual obligations to honor and pay for in advance. Transfers are allowed but only pending OUR approval, as we need to ensure proper waivers are signed, information gathered, etc. to fulfill our legal and liability risk requirements. Please consider taking out personal "trip insurance."
Do you allow us to bring our own support vehicles? No, at this time, our insurance provider only allows staff vehicles. We provide SAG vehicles for transporting gear and people experiencing medical/mechanical issues.
Do you allow non-riders to join? No, similar to the support vehicle question, we do not offer options for non-riders at this time.
Are E-bikes allowed? Yes, pedal assist e-bikes (preferably types 1 and 3) are allowed. We simply ask that you be responsible for maintaining a proper daily charge, and for getting from one destination to the other on your own. Our support vehicles are for mechanical and health issues, NOT because one's bike is out of power. We will have a charging station in camp, but most people prefer to find a nearby wall outlet (when available) for faster charging.
How is COVID being addressed? In 2021, we successfully navigated 165+ people through COVID with minimal impact on the riders, staff, and event. Our guiding principle was that we agreed to honor the policies/expectations from the places we held contracts with in our host cities. As of January 1, 2022, we plan to do that again this year, and expect to have another fun and safe event. Vaccinations (and proof of) will not be required, but encouraged.
What are the overnight accommodations? We secure daily tent camping sites at a local school or park in our host cities, which is included in the basic registration fee. We do offer a tent porter service for an additional fee. We also provide a limited list of hotels that we will deliver your bags to ($5/night or $20 for the week-per person).
What are the dates for the 2022 TOM? Saturday, June 18-Saturday, June 25, 2022. Participants will arrive late afternoon on Saturday, June 18th to pick up their registration packet, set up their tents (or check in to their hotel), and attend a welcome/info meeting.
NEW THIS YEAR: The first day of actual riding is Sunday, June 19.
Is the route a "loop" or a "point to point"? The entire route is traditionally a loop route, meaning it finishes in the same place it starts from, which in 2022 will be the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds in Brainerd, MN.
What is the cost to register? $499 (includes 10+ meals, daily snacks at rest stops, a commemorative shirt, route maps, and campsites, to name a few things)
When does registration open? Typically, registration opens February 1 each year and is capped at 200 riders. We have reached our capacity within 7 days of registration opening the last 4 bike tours.
What is the refund/transfer policy? Any requests for a refund/cancellation need to be done in writing via a time stamped email no later than midnight May 1, 2022. Refunds are subject to a $100 administrative charge. We understand that people are signing up months in advance and that things happen, but realize we still have contractual obligations to honor and pay for in advance. Transfers are allowed but only pending OUR approval, as we need to ensure proper waivers are signed, information gathered, etc. to fulfill our legal and liability risk requirements. Please consider taking out personal "trip insurance."
Do you allow us to bring our own support vehicles? No, at this time, our insurance provider only allows staff vehicles. We provide SAG vehicles for transporting gear and people experiencing medical/mechanical issues.
Do you allow non-riders to join? No, similar to the support vehicle question, we do not offer options for non-riders at this time.
Are E-bikes allowed? Yes, pedal assist e-bikes (preferably types 1 and 3) are allowed. We simply ask that you be responsible for maintaining a proper daily charge, and for getting from one destination to the other on your own. Our support vehicles are for mechanical and health issues, NOT because one's bike is out of power. We will have a charging station in camp, but most people prefer to find a nearby wall outlet (when available) for faster charging.
How is COVID being addressed? In 2021, we successfully navigated 165+ people through COVID with minimal impact on the riders, staff, and event. Our guiding principle was that we agreed to honor the policies/expectations from the places we held contracts with in our host cities. As of January 1, 2022, we plan to do that again this year, and expect to have another fun and safe event. Vaccinations (and proof of) will not be required, but encouraged.
What are the overnight accommodations? We secure daily tent camping sites at a local school or park in our host cities, which is included in the basic registration fee. We do offer a tent porter service for an additional fee. We also provide a limited list of hotels that we will deliver your bags to ($5/night or $20 for the week-per person).
