2026 Calendar Coming Soon!
APRIL 2025
SUNDAY – SATURDAY, Apr. 20-26. EARTH DAY CLEAN UP. Help Friends of Gandy collect trash along the trail in Burnett & Polk Counties. Learn more.
MAY 2025
JUNE 2025
SAT, June 7. NATIONAL TRAILS DAY is an annual day to connect with nature, advocate for trails, and participate in trail stewardship activities. Enjoy the Gandy Dancer State Trail and post about your experience. #gandydancertrail #NationalTrailsDay
SAT, June 1-8. WISCONSIN BIKE WEEK. Celebrate all things bikes as we ride into summer! You’re encouraged to organize a social ride, an education class, etc. If you want Friends of Gandy to sponsor your event, please contact us.
SATURDAYS, June 7, 14, 21 & 28. 12 RIDES OF SUMMER. Info: Lakecountrypedalers.com.
SATURDAY, June 7. CITY OF TRAILS RACES. 5K, 10K, Half-marathon, Full marathon. St. Croix Falls. cityoftrailsrace.com.
SATURDAY, June 14. FREDERIC FAMILY DAYS. Friends of Gandy will be on the trail at the SOO Line Depot. Stop by on bike or foot and say “hello”. Make sure to pick up free Gandy BINGO cards and check out our Trishaw bikes! 10am-1pm.
SUNDAY, June 22. WOOLLY RACE. St. Croix Falls. Mountain bike event. 9am. mnmtbseries.com.
JULY 2025
SATURDAYS, July 12, 19 & 26. 12 RIDES OF SUMMER. Info: Lakecountrypedalers.com.
SUNDAY, July 29. CHASING BIGFOOT 25K. Centuria. 5K – 25K run. 9am. Info & registration: urultra.com. * PENDING*
AUGUST 2025
SATURDAYS, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23. 12 RIDES OF SUMMER. Info: Lakecountrypedalers.com.
FRI/SATURDAY, Aug. 15 & 16. Bike Show Expo. Friday Aug 15, 6:30-8pm Kick-off and Opening Reception at Frederic Arts Center, 310 Lake Ave. Presentation by Paul Baxter. Saturday Aug 16, 10am-2pm Classic, Vintage & Unique bikes on the Gandy – pie and ice cream at the Depot. Prizes for the best bike and furthest rider. Frederic, WI. http://bikeshowexpo.com
SEPTEMBER 2025
SATURDAY, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27. 8 RIDES OF AUTUMN (continues into October). Info: Lakecountrypedalers.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20. FULL GANDY BIKE RIDE. 47 mile bike ride from Danbury to St. Croix Falls. This leisurely bike ride is hosted by the Lake Country Pedaler’s, a Burnett area bike club. Registration required. Lakecountrypedalers.com.
OCTOBER 2025
SATURDAY, Oct. 4, 11 & 18. 8 RIDES OF AUTUMN (continued from Sept.). Info: Lakecountrypedalers.com.
SATURDAY, Oct. 11. GANDY DANCER MARATHON. Full, half marathon, 5k & relay. Registration is OPEN!!! Luck. gandymarathon.net
NOVEMBER 2025
SUNDAY, Nov. 2. BEAT THE DARK 100. Set your clocks an hour back and attempt to bike 100 miles before sunset. Meet at the Polk County Tourism Center. 7AM. Ride 50 miles on the Gandy to the WI/MN border bridge north of Danbury and turn around and return to St. Croix Falls by sundown. Gravel, Mtn or Fat bikes recommended. The event is not a race and riders can turn around anytime.