Sunday September 10th 2023
TOP REASONS TO RIDE
- NEW! The Phalen Fun Fest – Perfect for young or new riders. Pay just $10 and do as many laps and visit the Lake Phalen rest stop as many times as you want. Jog with a kiddo on a strider or scooter, bring your unicycle, skateboard or inline skate, there’s no wrong way to do the Phalen Fun Fest.
- Choose one of two great routes, the all trail, 15-mile “Lollipop Loop” or the 31-mile Saint Paul Grand Round ~ 34 miles with an optional lap around Lake Phalen.
- Visit six regional parks and see why the Trust for Public Land rates the Saint Paul park system the second best in the U.S.
- We have the best rest stops in the business. Enjoy tasty treats and terrific live music (see link below) at all four stops and Lake Como.
- Cross the Mississippi River to explore a hidden gem ~ Lilydale Regional Park and its stylish pavilion overlooking Pickerel Lake.
- Support Minnesota’s largest bicycle advocacy group ~ the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.
As always Classic riders enjoy the scenic and historic Grand Round in Saint Paul, a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community. The Grand Round celebrates the work of visionary landscape architect Horace Cleveland that helped preserve parks at Lake Como and Lake Phalen and connect them with beautiful off-road trails and a protected bikeway network.
To help keep trails safe and rest stop lines short we offer two check-in times (7:30am-8:30am and 8:30am-9:30am). Please help us keep the Classic fun and safe for all by respecting your start times.
LIMITED EDITION — To help ensure rider safety and enjoyment we are limiting the Classic to just 2500 riders.
Event & Routing Details
Two different routes offer something for riders of all abilities and showcase much of the beauty of the area. Most importantly, both routes bring riders to rest stops you’ll definitely not want to miss.
Volunteers
The Saint Paul Classic would not be possible without the help of 100s of volunteers!
Volunteers receive a free T-shirt and enjoy a volunteer appreciation party.
2022 Musician Lineup
Check out the local musicians and artists playing at this year’s Saint Paul Classic!
Our Story
Spanning a quarter century the Saint Paul Classic has been a September tradition for a long time.
Just Remember: Second-Sunday-September
It’s not etched in stone, but generally speaking the Saint Paul Classic is on the second Sunday of September every year. Make it an annual tradition!
2023 Classic Sponsors
The Arey Family
The Kalweit & Peterson Families
