The route is generally flat, with mostly mild and some moderate rollers. There are lots of farms, some lakes and many quiet roads.

General Route: Starts in Apple Valley and heads south and west to Lonsdale (600k riders – this is similar to the finishing leg in reverse) From Lonsdale the route continues south to Faribault then heads southwest to Waterville then south through Janesville and Alden before a final leg into Iowa to Lake Mills. The return heads a little east then cruises north through Albert Lea, Owatonna and Faribault on the way back to Apple Valley.

Apple Valley General Info

Ride Summary

Route Summary: 5,100′ of climbing per the pre-ride GPS, no big hills but lots of easy to moderate rollers. The climbing number is deceiving, if the wind is blowing, this ride is harder than it looks. Lots of farmland and low traffic roads.

Special Tips

• On our pre-ride we found the staffs at all the controls to be very friendly and helpful – be appreciative of their service when you are in their store.
• The newly paved Sakatah Trail from Faribault to Waterville is great, especially early in the morning.
• Prepare well for the 52 mile section from Waterville to Alden, especially if there is a S wind.
• The Deli in the BP in Alden – look for excellent, freshly made sandwiches with whole grain bread.
• Hardees at mile 165.6, (Broadway) in Albert Lea. The control is a Kwik Trip at 167.1, but you may be tired of convenience store food by then.

Night Riding Safety Reminder Message

For your own safety and the safety of others that may be riding with you, there are mandatory bike inspections for all brevets longer than 200k.

Riders are required to have:

• a good to excellent headlight
• some form of a backup headlight (a second fixed light, clamp-on light, helmet light)
• 2 good taillights capable of being seen 1/4 mile back by an approaching vehicle
  a reflective vest with clearly visible reflective areas
• reflective ankle bands

Highly recommended:

• smaller light to read cue sheets, manage repairs, etc.
• extra batteries, as appropriate for your lighting system
• cell phone
• Road ID bracelet

Riders that do not comply with these requirements will not be allowed to ride.

We also strongly recommend riders group up at night for safety and companionship

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