Tour de Tonka Mission

Tour de Tonka, an annual Minnetonka Community Education multi-distanced bicycle ride through Lake Minnetonka communities for cyclists of all ages, promotes and celebrates healthy lifestyles, friendship, teamwork, and recreation through the collaboration of cities, sponsors, local charities and hundreds of volunteers.

Rider Spotlight: Jerry Greene
"I want to maintain my health and lifestyle all the way to the age of 100. If you have good health, your body will take you many places." These are just a few words of wisdom passed down by 84-year old Jerry Greene, a Tour de Tonka legacy rider and advocate for lifelong health. Learn more about Jerry

Safety Tip: Passing Others While Riding
If you are behind a cyclist and want to pass, always pass to the left and warn them by saying "passing on your left". Take a minute to watch some of these other simple tips about being safe and considerate while passing pedestrians, cyclists and cars while riding your bike. Watch the video

Fun Fact: The Minnehaha Steamboat
Riders on the 26, 43, 51, 77 and 100 routes may notice the Minnehaha steamboat in either Excelsior or Wayzata. The Minnehaha was recovered from the bottom of Lake Minnetonka after spending over 50 years below the water. Built in 1906 to help residents travel quickly across the water to the city, the Minnehaha was intentionally sunk in 1926 after the automobile industry began to boom and the boat's services were no longer needed. Today, the steamboat runs Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Learn more

Kick-off Ride - Friday, May 10
Mark your calendars and join us for the 4th annual Tour de Tonka Kick-off Ride on Friday, May 10 at 6:30 pm. The 10 and 16-mile rides begin and end at the Minnetonka Community Education Center, 4584 Vine Hill Rd. The fee is $5/person.  Register

Tonka Trail Ride - Thursday, May 16
Join Minnetonka Community Education, Minnetonka Senior Center, and Southshore Senior Center for our first annual Tonka Trail Ride on Thursday, May 16. Grab your bike and hit the trail for this early spring ride through the flat trails of Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood and Deephaven. Choose from a 10-mile ride that begins at 11 am, or a 16-mile ride that begins at 10:30 am. Cost is $10 and includes lunch at the Southshore Senior Center. Register

Calling All Volunteers!
Whether it's guarding a corner, serving as route captain, or helping with registration and parking, Tour de Tonka volunteers are the best and they are what makes this great event possible. Last year, 487 people volunteered and we're hoping to continue the success this year! To learn more about volunteer opportunities (we have spots available for riders and non-riders) or to register, click here.

Ride as a Group and Save
Gather your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and create a group of riders for the 2013 Tour de Tonka. Groups of 10 or more riders will receive a discount. Download the group rider packet

Ride as a Family and Save
Families of 3+ riders will receive $15 off their total registration when they register using a 2013 Tour de Tonka Family Discount Coupon. Stop by the Minnetonka Community Education Center or call 952-401-6800 to sign-up today! Coupons cannot be redeemed online. Print the coupon

Sponsor Spotlight: Tonka Bay Marina
We bring your lakestyle to life through three premier marina locations – Tonka Bay, Excelsior and Shorewood Yacht Club – with slips to accommodate 20- to 70-foot boats and a launch ramp on each site. Our crew provides prompt, professional service so you can hit the lake running. Learn more