Thanks for riding with us in 2026!
Save the date – May 29th 2027

Celebrating Our 4th Year in 2027

Join us to celebrate the great trail network that meanders around Minnesota’s third largest city!

Routes are all on paved trails

The MCM features two signature relaxed tour options and 50+ mile route that’ll appeal to the faster more adventurous crowd. The main two routes brings riders along Rochester’s ‘meandering’ trail system highlighting what makes the “Med City” a dynamic and vibrant community. The Rochester Rotary Ramble will take riders off the beaten path to the northeast area of Rochester for rolling hills and picturesque farmland scenery with a visit to Elgin or Hammond Minnesota. From tree canopied riverside paths to gentle Driftless bluffs, each route features great rest stops all along the way!

2026 Route Options – stay tuned for 2027 routes

#1 – The 15 mile loop visits the premier Peace Plaza Rest Stop and the heads back towards the after party finish at Little Thistle Brewing right off the trail!

#2 – The 25+ mile adds one additional rest stop at Silver Lake Firestation after Peace Plaza rejoining the 15 mile riders at Little Thistle Brewing at the finish.

#3 – The 43/53 mile The Rochester Rotary Ramble starts and ends at the Silver Lake Fire Station rest stop. (Skip the Plainview Loop for the 43 mile route)

FREE Kid Friendly Obstacle Course at the After Party!

Thanks to our friends at Olmstead County expect an area just for Meandering Kiddos to navigate at the Little Thistle Brewing after party from 11am-1pm. This has been a HUGE hit every year! No need to register – just show up and cruise the course!

After Party Finish!

All routes guide riders to Little Thistle Brewing a short distance from Cascade Lake Park start. Little Thistle has kindly offered just $5 pints for MCM riders. Food trucks, NA beverages and live music are available too! Little Thistle also offers Bicycle Benefit discounts all year long!

Live Music Lineup!

The 2026 MCM musical line up includes The Lonely Knees at Little Thistle from 1-4pm and Loud Mouth Brass at 10:30am at Peace Plaza.

North and South Trails, Cascade Creek, Bear Creek, and more! Rochester offers a vast network of trails and bike lanes. Check out some of them on the City of Rochester’s Parks and Recreation page or We Bike Rochester’s route library.

Volunteer and Get Involved

Folks across the state volunteer for the ride to make the MCM happen. If you live in the Rochester area and want to learn more about local efforts to improve biking and walking in the region all year long then join the We Bike Rochester mailing list and learn more here.

All Bikes Welcome!

All e-bikes as outlined in the Minnesota definition of e-bikes in Class I, II, or III are welcome to join BikeMN rides (we do not provide charging along the route so make sure you select the route suitable for your battery life). Analog bicycles, adaptive bikes, tandems, recumbents, tricycles, cargo bikes, burley style kid trailers, even well behaved (and leashed) pets are welcome! We encourage you to be familiar with your bicycle in advance of the ride too and practice riding with larger groups.

Coming From Out of Town?

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field Welcomes the Med City Meander Bikers!
May 22 – 24, 2026 Med City Meander Logo Creator – Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
Non-Smoking Tower Guestrooms with Two Queen Beds or One Single King Bed and sofa sleeper,
Microwave, Refrigerator and coffee pot. $95.00
There is a limited number of rooms available.
To speak to a reservation agent, call 507-288-2677 and ask for the Med City Meander rate.
Or Book Online

Here are other Lodging Suggestions from Experience Rochester
HOTELS/MOTELS – CAMPING/RV PARKS