Photo: Emily Lake

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BAM 2025 was held Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24, 2025

4 days of great riding, food and fun!!

A spectacular four day bicycling tour and see why Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Explore picturesque, low traffic roads while capturing the points and interest along the way.

BAM 2025 toured central Minnesota with overnights in Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Emily – all part of the Brainerd Lakes Area – and Aitkin, an historic riverboat town.  This area is a premier vacation destination and outdoor paradise, boasting more than 500 lakes and rivers as well as beautiful parks and forests.  It offers exceptional biking, golfing, fishing, boating, bird watching and water sports.  It is also amongst our favorite riding in the state.  Bicycling heaven!  With silky smooth gently rolling roads, trails, numerous lakes, and vibrant communities, what’s not to like?  

“The volunteers were very warm and helpful, making us feel instantly welcome. We do a tour every summer, and this was the best organized tour yet. Directions, route markings, and anything else we needed to know were clearly conveyed….”

Riders can expect:

About BAM

BAM’s mission is to promote bicycle safety, Minnesota’s bike route network, fitness, tourism and bicycling as transportation. BAM has offered its 4-day bicycle tours since 2006. BAM is now part of supporting the important work that the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN), a 501c3 non-profit, does, strengthening the partnership that already existed while retaining the same Tour Director, planning team and service providers as in the past.  Freewheel Bike is another one of our sponsors providing mechanical support on the ride.

Thank you, partners!