Cannon Falls Road Race - June 17
Cannon Falls, located just 35 miles from Saint Paul, is one of Minnesota's favorite tourist destinations. It is the trail head for the Cannon Valley Trail, the Midwest's premier bicycle trail, which runs from Cannon Falls to Red Wing. Cannon Falls also offers the Cannon River Winery, excellent antique shops and great places to eat in its historic downtown.
The Cannon Falls Road Race winds through scenic Goodhue County before finishing on a circuit in downtown Cannon Falls. This race proved to be decisive in 2006, with small groups gaining minutes on the chasing packs in both the men’s and women’s races. Riders who failed to make it into these breakaways had no shot at the yellow jersey for the rest of the Nature Valley Grand Prix.
Wheaties FUEL Sports Tip: Cross winds can break up a race just like long mountain climbs. Since Cannon Falls Road Race course offers little shelter, expect the pack to shatter if it’s a windy day.
Event Schedule:
4:30 PM – Expo opens & Stunt Rider Shows5:00 PM – Men's Pro/Elite Race: 65 miles
5:30 PM – Women's Pro/Elite Race: 65 miles
6:15 PM – Kids fun race
7:20 PM – Men finish (4 laps of circuit)
8:15 PM – Women finish (4 laps of circuit)
9:00 PM – Expo closes
Course Map (click to download):
