Ride Basics | Minnesota Ironman® Bicycle Ride

2010 Ride Information

Ride Location: Start and Finish

Start point: Lakeville North High School – All Routes
End Point: Lakeville North High School – All Routes

Lakeville, MN North High School is located at 19600 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. See a {map}.

Parking Map: For a parking map of Lakeville North HS click here.

Ride Date & Time

The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride date is Sunday, April 25, 2010.

Registration is open from 6:30 am until 9:30 am. All riders should check in before riding, whether or not they have pre-registered to ride. After checking in, all riders should begin their chosen route by 9:30 am. If you are doing the 65 or 100 mile route, you should begin by 8 am. Go for it.

All routes are supported from 6:30 am until 5:30 pm.

Rest Stops: Restrooms, Food and Drink

100 & 65 mile routes: Located roughly every 25 miles
30 mile route: 2 rest stops located at 9 and 18 miles

Details: There will be indoor rest stops with restrooms, food, warm and cold beverages, bike mechanical support, sag wagons for those that have had enough, and welcoming volunteers to support those who will continue.

Food/Drink includes: Gatorade, water, coffee, oranges and bananas, Great Harvest race rolls, Breadsmith breads, Clif Bars, trail mix, candy bars, Pearson Nut Goodies + Salted Nut Rolls, and more!

Weather

“There is no such thing as bad weather – only inappropriate clothing.”

The MIBR is held regardless of weather. Sunshine, rain, snow, strong headwinds – the Minnesota Ironman® Bicycle Ride has been held for over 40 years on the last Sunday in April. That’s why we call it the Ironman! We do not cancel the ride for weather. Please dress appropriately. See the TCBC site for tips on dressing and prep.

Ride Support

Bike Mechanical Support: Bike support is offered at the rest stops by local bicycle shops. Sag wagons will also offer support.

Sag Wagon Support: Vans will patrol the route to help riders when needed. They will shuttle riders to the closest rest stop where school buses will carry riders back to the Lakeville North High school.

Police / Medical Support: Local police departments and county sheriffs are on hand to help direct traffic and protect bikers while on the route. Medical personnel are also on standby.

Emergency Hotline: Call 911 for any emergency. If you need to contact the Ironman staff, there will be a day-of-ride phone number published on your 2010 route map.

Rider Safety + Responsibility

Bicycle and public safety is our highest priority. Lawful and responsible rider behavior is required to ensure that you and the over 5,000 riders are safe on community roadways shared by vehicles. Riders must share the roads with vehicles during the entire day. We appreciate every rider’s cooperation to ensure a safe ride.

Emergency: In all cases, riders should call 911 in case of emergency.

Day-of-Ride Hotline: If you need to speak to Ironman staff, there will be a day-of-ride hotline. The number will be published on the 2010 Route Map.

Accommodations, Services

Local Businesses: Each route will pass through small towns. Riders should feel welcome to stop at businesses along the way for a cup of coffee, a snack, a restroom break, whatever you may need between official MIBR rest stops. The towns we pass through appreciate and welcome your business.

Hotels and Motels in Lakeville can be contacted through the Lakeville Visitors Bureau at 952-469-2020 or via their web site at www.visitlakeville.org. Please mention that you are with the Ironman® Bike Ride.

Camping is possible on the grounds of Lakeville North High School on Saturday night prior to the ride. There is no access to the school overnight however. Campers MUST stay in the upper parking area of the school. Please call us for details. Showers will be available in the High School after the ride.

Massage Therapists are on-site at Lakeville North High School, and will be available after your ride by MN Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Sports Massage Team for $10 for 15 minutes. The AMTA Sports Massage Team has been operating since 1992. They are a non-profit association of professional therapists volunteering their time and talent to various sporting events throughout the state of MN. The mission of the Sports Massage Team is to educate athletes to the importance of massage as an integral part of their training.