Bike Bemidji: Loop the Lake Festival
Celebrate biking in Bemidji by participating in the 2021 virtual Loop the Lake Festival!
The festival is back for its seventh year, after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suggested route for this virtual event will be on roads and the scenic Paul Bunyan Trail on the east side of Lake Bemidji. It is a great route for beginners as well as families. No traffic lanes will be closed for this 13-mile ride. For more details about the route see the map at www.plotaroute.com/route/1488962?units=miles. Participants are welcome to choose another route or make additions to this route and are encouraged to ride between June 17-22, when the suggested route will be signed.
Registration is free and can be done at this registration link. The first 500 people who register can pick-up a reflective wrist/leg band at several local businesses. These locations will be sent to registrants. And, registrants will be entered into a drawing for a free 2022 registration, and a chance to win Loop the Lake swag! The deadline to register is June 15.
Bike Bemidji was created to promote outdoor physical activity, health, and clean air; encourage a bicycle-centered culture; showcase our community to visitors; provide a festive atmosphere that is family friendly; and contribute to the local economy.
The festival is back for its seventh year, after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suggested route for this virtual event will be on roads and the scenic Paul Bunyan Trail on the east side of Lake Bemidji. It is a great route for beginners as well as families. No traffic lanes will be closed for this 13-mile ride. For more details about the route see the map at www.plotaroute.com/route/1488962?units=miles. Participants are welcome to choose another route or make additions to this route and are encouraged to ride between June 17-22, when the suggested route will be signed.
Registration is free and can be done at this registration link. The first 500 people who register can pick-up a reflective wrist/leg band at several local businesses. These locations will be sent to registrants. And, registrants will be entered into a drawing for a free 2022 registration, and a chance to win Loop the Lake swag! The deadline to register is June 15.
Bike Bemidji was created to promote outdoor physical activity, health, and clean air; encourage a bicycle-centered culture; showcase our community to visitors; provide a festive atmosphere that is family friendly; and contribute to the local economy.
Bicyclists and pedestrians are asked to weigh in on the proposed designs for Hwy 197 in Bemidji. Check out the designs at this link: Hwy 197 Alternative Options.
Then provide feedback by completing a survey: http://metroquestsurvey.com/fa28g
MnDOT will have a tent at Nymore Beach near the PB Trail on Jume 19th from 10-3 pm for people to view the alternative plans and answer questions. People can also complete the survey on site or just get more information about the proposals. MnDOT will also be at Lueken's parking lot on Friday, June 18th from 11 am - 4 pm.
Then provide feedback by completing a survey: http://metroquestsurvey.com/fa28g
MnDOT will have a tent at Nymore Beach near the PB Trail on Jume 19th from 10-3 pm for people to view the alternative plans and answer questions. People can also complete the survey on site or just get more information about the proposals. MnDOT will also be at Lueken's parking lot on Friday, June 18th from 11 am - 4 pm.
Bike Bemidji would like to promote other biking options:
Virtual Bike Rodeo
A committee from Bike Bemidji has put together a virtual bike rodeo to help sharpen biking skills. This would be a great family activity for a sunny, summer day! Check out the instructions file and the corresponding video demonstrations. Have fun!
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Click here to download a map of the bike trails around Bemidji.
visitbemidji.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bike-Bemidji-Map.pdf
visitbemidji.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bike-Bemidji-Map.pdf
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Click on the above button to enjoy a video from the 2016 Loop the Lake festival. Thank you to David Harrington for creating this video.
Join us for a bike ride around beautiful Lake Bemidji. This 17 mile ride will feature food, music, and activities at rest stations along the way.
Download a PDF of the map. 
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