The Mora Bike Tour and GraveLoppet
A casual 25 or 50-mile bike tour or a 25, 50 or 100-mile gravel race through Kanabec County
The Mora Bike Tour is an independent organizing group and is not a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
An Unforgettable Adventure on Two Wheels
The Gravel Races also start and finish at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. The race options are approximately 25, 50 or 100 miles and begin at 7:30 am. The 50 and 100-mile races qualify for the Mora Classic Series and the 25-mile distance qualifies for the Mora Motion Series.
Mora Kids Bike Tour starts at 8:15. Ride along the City of Mora bike path for as far as you like, approximately 4.5 miles total. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are required for all riders. Riders should stay in the designated bike lane. There will be a crossing guard at the corner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue until 10:00 am.
Race day registration is offered online until 7:00 am. There will be no registration refunds given. This is a rain or shine event.
Additional Information
The course
Bikers will experience a route very similar to years prior to 2022 with many familiar roads we have used in past years. A new map will be published after the county announces their road projects.
Services
Water stops with food and toilet facilities are available along the tour course. The first water stop closes at 10:30 am; the second at 12:00. Race services and route signs may not be available if you choose to start earlier or later than the 8am start.
Sag Wagon
If you break down and need a ride back to the Nordic Center, please call the number listed on the course map, which can be picked-up at the start area.
Helmets required
Riders are expected to obey the laws of the road and use courtesy, caution and common sense. Intersections will not be controlled.
Bikers’ Lunch
After your ride, refuel with a Bikers' Lunch and relax on the Nordic Center grounds. Served until 1:00 pm.
Facilities
The tour will start and end at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. The Nordic Center has men’s and women’s changing rooms, showers, and ample space indoors and outdoors to visit, unwind and refuel after the ride.
Parents & Children Family Rates
Family Pricing for the Bike Tour:
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$80 per family through August 31
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$90 per family Sept. 1-Sept 11.
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$100 per family Sept. 12-18 until 7:00 am
Family Pricing for the GraveLoppet:
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$100 per family through August 31
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$130 per family Sept. 1-Sept 11.
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$170 per family Sept. 12-18 until 7:00 am
All family members must reside at same address. The purpose of the family rates is to provide parents with children an affordable option to involve the entire family.
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The 50-mile bike tour and 50-100 mile race qualify for both the Mora Classic Series and the Mora Motion Series.
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The 25-mile bike tour and gravel race qualify for the Mora Motion Series
Registration Fees
For the Mora Bike Tour:
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$35 per person through August 31.
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$50 per person Sept. 1-Sept 11.
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$70 per person Sept. 12-18 until 7:00 am.
For the GraveLoppet:
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$50 per person through August 31.
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$65 per person Sept. 1-Sept 11.
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$85 per person Sept. 12-18 until 7:00 am.
Mora Bike Tour Contact Information
Phone:
Phoebe Miron Kroll 218-591-2723
phoebelu@moraskiclub.org