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Hopefully, you're getting into the habit of looking the 15th of each month for our email blast. When you see it in your inbox, check with other people that you know are going and see if they received it as well. We also post them on the website. NOTE: The emails only get sent to the email listed on the registration.

Here's what's important right now!

  • BIKE JERSEYS
  • REUSABLE MUGS
  • PLANNED ACTIVITIES
  • SIGHTS ALONG THE WAY
  • TOWEL SERVICE
  • TRAINING FOR TOM
  • SOCIAL GROUP ON FB

Last call for bike jerseys!


If you wanted a bike jersey,

all orders must be in by April 20. Options also include a long sleeve, sleeveless (women's only), and a button down "gravel shirt".


ORDER HERE!

Cheers!

Last year, in an effort to cut down on waste, we did NOT offer any single use cups during the tour. Instead, people were asked to bring their own cup OR use our reusable Tour of Minnesota 10 oz. stainless steel mug. Anyone NOT on last year's tour will receive a mug at check in. Everyone else, find your mug!

LIKE GAMES?

We have lots of fun games planned throughout the week, like...

  • cribbage
  • Scrabble
  • pickleball
  • bag toss
  • trivia & more!

PLANNED ACTIVITIES (so far):

  • T.O.M. social at the Circle Inn (Sat. night in N. Mankato)
  • Mankato Moon Dog Baseball game (Sat. night in Mankato)
  • Ice cream and local art sculpture tour (Sun. afternoon in Mankato)
  • Flag Ceremony by the local American Legion (Sun. night in N. Mankato)
  • Boat Cruise (Mon. night in Albert Lea) 2 departures (5 & 6:30 p.m.)
  • Laverne & Lucy Show (Tue. afternoon in camp in Albert Lea)
  • Tour of the famous Woolen Mill (Thu. afternoon in Faribault)
  • Music by Matt Angeles (Wed. night in camp in Faribault)
  • Music by Mike Mraz (Thu. night in camp in Faribault)
  • Closing Ceremony (Thu. night in camp in Faribault)


SOME OF THE SIGHTS ALONG THE WAY:

  • Minneopa State Park waterfall and bison (Mankato)
  • Sakatah State Park (Waterville)
  • Bohemian Brick Hall (Glenville/Myrtle)


TOWEL SERVICE: Want a clean fresh towel each day in camp as you hit the showers? Sign up for our towel service. NOTE: Towel service is complimentary with the tent porter service, so no need to sign up here.


TRAINING FOR TOM: Hopefully you are starting to get some rides in on your bike. With the new format, you will have more say in how much (or little) riding you will do. Still, for a better experience, try to get out on your bike 2-4 times a week leading up to the actual tour. One of your rides each week in the final weeks before the tour should be at least 15-25 miles too.


CONNECTING WITH OTHER RIDERS: Check out T.O.M.'s Chain Gang, on Facebook, where you can introduce yourself, ask each other questions, etc. with other participants ahead of and during the tour. NOTE: This group is NOT an official part of the Tour of MN. We have our own separate FB page.


Missed February or March's emails? Previous messages on our home page.

And don't forget our 2026 TOUR INFO tab on our website! Lots of good info!

Here's what to expect in the May 15 email blast:

  • route maps and turn-by-turn directions
  • volunteer opportunities (packet pick up and "sweepers")
  • communication for during the tour

June 13-19, 2026 

Be sure to follow us on Facebook,

and/or check out our website!


Thank you!

Doobie Kurus

Tour Director

www.tourofminnesota.com

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