ABOUT: The MINNESOTA IRONMAN® BICYCLE RIDE (MIBR), established in 1967, is the longest
running century bike ride in Minnesota. With routes of 100,
65 and 30 miles, this single day bike tour has something for every
cyclist. Held every year on the last Sunday in April in Lakeville MN,
the Minnesota Ironman is the start of the cycling season in the upper
midwest. Join
us for this premier ride in 2010!summer 2009 events & resources
Also: check our links page for resources on other great local bike events, bike shops and bicycling stuff.
2009 ironman Proves namesake
It was cold. It was wet. It was windy. It was the 43rd Annual Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride.
Find 2009 photos on our FLICKR site. Photo ©Joe Rudnicki.
For those of you that joined us - a hearty congratulations and an even heartier THANK YOU for braving the elements and making the 2009 Ironman another successful event. We had almost 4000 riders on the road. There were no serious accidents (perhaps a few cases of hypothermia). Despite the weather, riders were upbeat and up for the challenge. To all of you who rode: you earned your bragging rights for the year, whether or not you finished your chosen route. Young and old, 100 milers, 65 milers and 30 milers—we congratulate all of you.
Special note to the century riders: you guys are animals. That was an incredible ride. Way. To. Go.
Merchandise pick-up?
If you purchased merchandise and did not pick it up at the ride, you may pick it up at our office (HI-Minnesota, 622 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104 - link to map) Mon.—Thurs. between the hours of 9am—3pm, or contact us to set up an after hours pick-up. Note: you must pick it up before May 15th. As of 2009, we will not mail out merchandise without payment for postage. Please contact us if there are any problems. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Email: ride.info@ironmanbikeride.org
2009 Ironman Stats
- 4770 total registered riders
- 3700 riders participated in 2009 Ironman
- 1260 riders signed up for 100 mile route (number of riders that finished the route is unknown, but estimated at 200+).
- 500+ riders sagged back to Lakeville from rest stops (estimated)
- 53% rode 30 mile; 33% 65 mile; 14% 100 mile route
Photos, Stories, Reports, Feedback: We Want It
We heard positive feedback on the new routes. What did you think? We would love to see your photos and hear your Ironman Stories. Please send us an email, or hook up to our Flickr group (link at right). We should have some photos up within the week.
Merchandise, Lost & Found, Questions
To pick up your merchandise, exchange your merchandise, buy more merchandise, or if you want to ask about our Lost & Found, or any other general question - please contact us or come see us at the office. See top right column this page. Thank you.
2009 Rider Certificate
Click on the certificate and download your 2009 MIBR Rider Certificate. Fill in your name and your number of miles completed. You've earned it! Frame it and put it somewhere special. (144K PDF)
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Ride date 2010
Put it on your calendar: MIBR #44
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Contact us
Minnesota Ironman® Bicycle Ride
Hostelling International MN
Office Hours: 9am-2pm Mon-Thurs
Jon Ridge, Ride Director
622
Selby Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104
651-251-1495
E-mail
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sponsors
We offer a variety of sponsorship and advertising packages to local businesses. We also offer booths at our MIBR Expo. See the Sponsorship page for more info.
Brought to you by
The Minnesota Ironman® Bike Ride is organized and brought to you by Hostelling International USA, MN Council, a Minnesota 501 (C)3 non-profit charitable organization. All proceeds benefit our organization.
