Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride & Minnesota Gran Fondo - 2012

The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride, organized by Hostelling International - Minnesota, is a one-day recreational bike ride held on Sunday, May 6, 2012. We offer routes of 17, 30, 68 or 100 miles to accommodate all riders. We annually attract 5,000 riders of all ages and abilities; those new to riding, seasoned veterans and families. Well organized, great routes, variety of food and snacks and friendly volunteers have built our 45 year reputation.

The Minnesota Gran Fondo is back for 2012. In honor of our 46th year we wish to celebrate our long history by offering an exciting event for the serious Ironman cyclist. Based on rides in Italy, it will be a timed recreational ride. The Gran Fondo offers a start/finish line, on-line results based on age categories. Registration fees include a Grand Fondo Tech t-shirt. Riders can sign up for the 100 mile ride or the 50 mile ride. Riders share the roads with vehicles and with bicyclists riding the traditional Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride.

To Confirm Your Entry for 2012...
Simply go to the front page of www.GetMeRegistered.com
and in the upper left-hand corner you will see a field called "Confirm an Entry".
Simply type in your name and hit 'search'.

For complete details on the ride, descriptions of what to expect, route options, lodging information, ride safety and more go to www.IronmanBikeRide.org. The MN Ironman and MN Gran Fondo are supported by 300 volunteers and attracts riders from across the country to our bicycle-friendly communities and roadways. Thank you for riding with us.

• Get-Me-Registered is our online registration provider. [*]They charge the fee of 6.25 % plus 98 cents on your entire order for on-line registration.
  

To offset the online Ironman registration fees, we are offering a $3 discount off a single long or short sleeve Minnesota Ironman T-Shirt when purchased at the same time you register on-line.

Our January Early Bird Registration Discount includes the following:

January Early Bird Registration for Minnesota Ironman $30: (Feb 15 -Apr 1 Registration $35, April 2- Apr 22 $40)
January Early Bird Registration for Minnesota Gran Fondo* $70: (Feb 15 -Apr 22 Registration $75)
*Includes Micro Tech T-shirt with registration

January Early Bird TEAM Ironman Registration Discount $30 (Apr 1-Apr 22 Registration $35)
January Early Bird TEAM Gran Fondo* Registration Discount $70 (Apr 1-Apr 22 Registration $75)
*Includes Micro Tech T-shirt with registration

• Ironman Riders: Choose from 17, 30, 68 or 100 mile routes.
  
Minnesota Gran Fondo: Choose from 50 or 100 mile routes.

• All routes begin and end at Lakeville North High School, Lakeville MN.
  
• Minnesota Ironman and the Minnesota Gran Fondo events will be run concurrently, at the same time, on the same routes.
  

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• Team Registration is being offered with Early Bird Registration this year for both the MN Ironman and MN Gran Fondo.
  
• Team Registration will only be offered on-line.
  
• Please see IronmanBikeRide.org for further details.
  

Sorry, no refunds.

• After registration closes on April 22, we will e-mail you the Confirmation Newsletter and your 2012 Rider Number.
  
• You will need your rider number for ride check-in.
  
• Please provide a unique e-mail address for each rider.
  

• MN Ironman Riders check in between 6:30 and 9:30 AM on day of ride.
  
• 100 mile riders are requested to leave by 8:30 AM.
  


• MN Gran Fondo Riders will be mailed their rider packet, instructions, and timing chip before Sunday, May 6th.
  
• Detailed instructions will follow later in the season. The Gran Fondo will begin with a mass start at 7:00 or 7:30 AM based on city of Lakeville approval.
  

Rain or shine, snow or hail, the ride is held regardless of the weather. Dress wisely.
That is why we call it the Minnesota Ironman. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

Our web site is updated regularly: www.IronmanBikeRide.org

Ironman Ride Line or Hostelling International Office is 651-251-1495

E-Mail preferred: ride@ironmanbikeride.org

Click here to view the event organizers website.
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The safety of our riders is priority #1. Please read the safety and rules for our events on our web site.

The marks IRONMAN, IRONWOMAN and IRONWOMEN are used with the permission of the World Triathlon Corporation.
However, the IRONMAN RIDE is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with the World Triathlon Corporation.

MIBR Micro Tech Performance T-Shirt (by WSI) xs-xxl Cost $18 New!

MIBR Wik-Max Performance Stocking Cap (by WSI) one-size fits-all; $15; fits under helmet New!

MIBR Men's Short Sleeve Shirt: S-XL $13, XXL $15 100% cotton t-shirt ($3 discount for online orders - see web site for details)
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MIBR Men's Long Sleeve Shirt: S-XL $18, XXL $20; 100% cotton shirt ($3 online discount applies - see site for details).
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MIBR Women's Short Sleeve Shirt: Unisex S-XL $13, XXL $15; 100% cotton t-shirt ; IronWoman brand on shirt. ($3 online discount)
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MIBR Women's Long Sleeve Shirt: Unisex S-XL $18, XXL $20; 100% cotton t-shirt; IronWoman brand on shirt. ($3 online discount applies - see site for details).
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MIBR Tech Wool Socks: $10 per pair, $18 for 2 pairs. (Sock Guy blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% polypropylene. Shrink-resistant and itch-free. Sizes S/M (5-9) or L/XL (9-13).
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MIBR/MGF Water bottle $4
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MIBR Patch $4
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MIBR Cloisonné Pin $3
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Click here to view the event organizers website.