Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally

WELCOME TO THE 4TH ANNUAL BRIDGE THE VALLEY BIKE RALLY

We invite you to ride our fourth annual bike ride on August 11, 2024 sponsored by Stillwater Sunrise Rotary. You will experience the beauty of the St. Croix Valley using our trail systems, roads, and beautiful bridges. This year's event will have the same outstanding bike rides along the beautiful St. Croix river, with all routes crossing into Wisconsin and back to Stillwater to finish.  We will also have great before ride snacks, friendly and well stocked rest stops, and free drinks and live entertainment after the finish.

With five ride options, this ride is perfect for all riders, from novice to experienced. For "early bird" registrants who register by June 1, all rides are $40 for adults over 18 years of age, $25 for youth ages 6 to 17, and free for kids under 6. There also is a family category for up to 5 riders for $90. All roads and trails are blacktopped, with the exception of our Gravel Challenge ride. Pick just one loop from the progressively more challenging options or combine several to fit your age, ability, and interest on the day. This event is a rally and your start time depends on the length of ride you are doing. For riders who are up for a challenge, see how you stack up against the rest of the riders with integrated, timed sections on the St Croix Gravel Challenge route. 

 All rides start and finish at Chestnut Plaza, immediately west of Stillwater’s historic Lift Bridge.  The event Support Hub is located next to the Lift Bridge in North Lowell Park. Event information, day-of registration, and a fenced and monitored bike corral will be available.  Downtown Stillwater has many attractions and businesses within walking distance of the Support Hub so participants can take in all that Stillwater has to offer.  Stick around after the ride for food, drinks, and music in North Lowell Park!  

The 10, 25, 45, 55, and 70 mile routes will be supported with SAG and rest stops with refreshments.  (Maps and more details about the routes are coming soon.) All rides will be accessible on the innovative Ride with GPS app to help you navigate the routes!

Finish your ride in beautiful downtown Stillwater.  Meet up with your family and friends and top off your ride day off with food and drink and live entertainment along the majestic St. Croix river. 

Fundraising and Sponsors

Funds raised from Bridge the Valley support projects like STRIVE, a mentorship for students at Stillwater High School with scholarships available, VESL, a service project that promotes literacy at local elementary schools, “End Polio Now” Campaign, and clean water projects in Nicaragua and Kenya plus many others.  The more successful the event, the more financial assistance Stillwater Sunrise Rotary can give out! See our website if you'd like to help us sponsor this ride! 

What is Stillwater Sunrise Rotary? 

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. 

Due to commitments made to our charity beneficiaries we are unable to refund any registration or merchandise fees for any reason. 

Please know that your dollars are going to many worthy organizations in the greater Stillwater area!

Helmets are required. Period.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]