Trail Events

Join cyclists attempting to ride 100 miles around Lake Alice in Fergus Falls. Whether you can ride for some or all of this event, please join in the fun, get active and kick-off the biking season. The ride begins at 9:00 a.m., is free and open to all who want to ride. Not a Central Lakes Trail ride but a great way to get ready for the upcoming trail riding season.

Fergus Falls Bike Rodeo - April 27, 2013 - 10 a.m.- 1p.m. at the Fergus Falls YMCA. Get a bike check-up, learn safe biking skills, ride through fun obstacle courses and more. Free and open to kids of all ages. For more information, contact Patrick at 218-329-1809.

Alexandria Bike Club "Clean Up the Trail Day" - May 8, 2013 - 6 p.m. on the Central Lakes Trail. Meet at Big Ole Park in Alexandria. Two groups will go out from the park in each direction with clean up utensils.  Refreshments will be served after in the park.  Call Scott with any questions at 320-808-4051.

Central Lakes Cycle Duathlon - May 11, 2013 on the Central Lakes Trail. This 20 mile bike, 4 mile run and 7 mile bike ride is for trail enthusiasts of all ages. The race starts at 8 a.m. from Central Lakes Cycle at 2010 State Highway 210 East. The course offers a beautiful ride through the rolling hills near Fergus Falls. The Duathlon will be chip timed; all participants receive a finisher award. Awards in several categories will be presented at 11:30 a.m. and refreshments, water stops, etc will all be provided. Registration is $45 before April 15^th and $60 after April 15^th. Relay teams are also encouraged. For more information visit www.centrallakescycle.com or call 218-739-5651.

Dream Big Tour - May 13, 2013 - Dave Jensen from Fergus Falls begins a ride across the United States to raise money for a scholarship at M State. This scholarship will be awarded to future students of M State Fergus Falls who dream big but lack the financial means to reach those dreams.

Carmel Roll Bike Ride - June 8, 2013  - 14th annual event on the beautiful Lake Wobegon Trail. Starts at 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m.  Ride will start in Albany, MN Trailhead.

Quilts Along the Trail - September 7, 2013
Quilts of all styles and sizes will be displayed for public viewing along a two block area of the Central Lakes Trail in downtown Osakis. This exhibit showcases the talents and skills of central Minnesota quilters in many varieties and time periods - from antique and vintage to traditional and contemporary. This event also includes vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, entertainment, food and beverages, and quilts and quilted items for sale. Exhibitors can sign up to show off their favorite quilts. There is no entry fee and no judging, just the enjoyment of sharing the art and beauty of the quilts. Free admission to the public to view the quilts. For more information call 320-859-6777.

2nd Annual Lake Wobegon Trail Carmel Apple Ride - October 5, 2013.  Starts 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m.  Ride starts at the Melrose, MN trailhead located at 116 Main St. East, Melrose, MN  56352. Ride Details: This will be the second year for this ride that we hope will become an annual “must do” event. All of the rest stops will have apple based foods for our riders to enjoy including caramel apples! We may even have a winery or an orchard or two that may be included on this ride… stay tuned for more information on this later in the year. This ride starts in Melrose and riders can ride to Freeport or Sauk Centre to enjoy fall colors and autum events along the trail including a mini Octoberfest in Freeport.  Registration begins July 1, 2013.