The Saturday Morning Donut Ride: A Minneapolis Institution
Every Saturday at 8am, a group gathers at the Stone Arch Bridge for a casual 12-mile ride with one non-negotiable stop: the donut shop. The Saturday Morning Donut Ride is one of Minneapolis's most beloved cycling traditions — a no-drop, all-welcome social ride that has been spinning through Northeast for years.
What to Expect
The pace is genuinely social. Nobody gets dropped, the route is flat, and conversation is the main event. The ride winds through the Northeast Arts District, crosses the river, and lands at a local bakery where a donut is considered a recovery food. New riders, kids on trailers, and seasoned regulars all roll together.
The Vibe
This is the ride that introduces people to Minneapolis cycling culture. It's welcoming, unpretentious, and proof that group rides don't need to be fast or competitive to be great. Show up once and you'll likely show up again.
Details
- When: Every Saturday, 8am, year-round weather permitting
- Where: Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis
- Distance: ~12 miles, flat
- Pace: Social, no-drop
- Bring: A bike, a helmet, and an appetite
Comments (0)
Log in to join the discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!