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By becoming a member of the Zoo, your fun doesn't have to end after only one day!
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Volunteers
Several special Ride for the Pride Zoo Membership Packages are available until July 18th, 2008. These packages are available at four different levels and include membership to the Lake Superior Zoo as well as registration for the Ride for the Pride 2008 event for one rider or passenger at a $5.00 discount from the regular membership rates.
Pre-Registration
Duluth, MN 55807 | Registration Info: | |
| Riders | $25.00 |
| Passengers | $20.00 |
Registration Kit Includes:
Guided Ride Pass, T-Shirt, BBQ Lunch & Free Zoo Admission on the day of the event!
On-Site Registration & Rider Check-In
Check-in and on-site registration for Ride for the Pride will begin under the Lake Superior Zoo banner in the parking lot outside the Wolf's Head Motorcycle Rally (www.wolfsheadrally.com) on Dunlap Island in Cloquet, MN at 9:00 am, Saturday, July 19th 2008.
Guided Ride Rules
- Riders will gather at 9:45am for the pre-ride briefing, followed by bike line-up, before leaving at promptly 10:00am sharp, rain or shine. Remember, this is northern Minnesota; you may need shorts, a parka or both… even in July.
- ALL RIDERS MUST SIGN A SAFTY RELEASE WAVER AT SIGN-IN, IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RIDE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- RIDERS (OR BIKES) WHO ARE IN ANY WAY IMPARED OR MAY POSE A DANGER TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RIDE AT THE DISCRATION OF THE EVENT ORGANIZERS OR ROAD CAPTAINS.
- Riders will be broken up into groups of 25-30 bikes, each led by a road captain wearing a bright yellow safety vest. At least one group will include riders taking the alternate route by passing Jay Cooke State Park (see below).
- We will ride in staggered formation with a minimum spacing of two bike-lengths between bikes with no passing while underway.
- While riding, we will obey the posted speed limits and other traffic laws.
- Riders are expected to ride within their own skill level and are responsible individually and collectively for the safety of all riders.
- All riders should be ready to ride with full gas tanks by 9:45 am on the day of the ride.
- No registration refunds will be given after July 10th, 2008.
Guided Ride Route
The Ride for the Pride Guided Ride will begin promptly at 10:00am. The 70 mile ride takes about 2 hours and includes a challenging section of road in Jay Cooke State Park. The route consists of a scenic tour out of Cloquet, past Big Lake, through Mahtowa, Wrenshall and Carlton into Jay Cooke State Park and ending at the Lake Superior Zoo. An alternate route bypassing Jay Cooke State park is available for riders preferring a more leisurely ride.
The Ride for the Pride Guided Ride will follow the following route.
Main Route:
- We will depart the parking lot on Dunlap Island in Cloquet, MN at 10:00am and follow Main Street south towards the intersection at Route 33 (Sunnyside Drive).
- At the light we'll turn right onto Route 33 and head south 1 mile to the intersection at Prospect Avenue (Route 7).
- At the light we'll turn right onto Prospect Avenue (Route 7) and travel approx. 7.5 miles where the road will curve south and become Big Lake Road.
- Well ride south on Big Lake Road approx. 3.5 miles to the stop sign.
- At the stop sign, we'll turn right onto Highway 210 for approx. 7 miles.
- Alternate Route Coming Soon!
- At the stop sign, we'll turn left onto Boundary Road (Route 4).
- We'll follow Boundary Road for approx. 6.5 miles into Mahtowa.
- We'll cross the intersection at Routes 61 and 4 and take a 15 minute rest stop at the TJ's Country Corner in Mahtowa, MN.
- After the break, we'll turn right onto Route 61 and head northeast for .25 miles and turn right onto County Road 4 East for 4.3 miles.
- At this point, County Road 4 merges with County Road 5 to head north approx. 1 mile.
- After riding the mile on County Road 4/5, we'll return to County Road 4 by turning right and heading east for approx. 7.5 miles.
- At the intersections of County Road 4, Military Road and County Road 1, the majority of riders will turn left and head north on County Road 1 towards Carlton on the Northern Route. The remaining riders will continue east on Military Road to take a less difficult route bypassing Jay Cooke State Park on the Southern Route.
Northern Jay Cooke Park Route:
- We'll head north on County Road 1 through Wrenshall for approx. 6.75 miles into Carlton.
- At the stop light, we'll turn right onto Chestnut Avenue (Route 210) and head east into Jay Cooke State Park after approx. 1.3 miles.
- The nearly 6 miles of Highway 210 through Jay Cooke State Park is a challenging road consisting of sharp curves, rapid changes in elevation and areas of steep embankments lacking guard rails. We will ride this section in single file formation, slightly below the posted speed limit. An enjoyable, safe ride is our primary goal and all riders are expected to ride within their skills and practice all safety techniques throughout the route, but particularly in this section.
- Upon exiting Jay Cooke State Park, we will follow Highway 210 south east, merging with Route 23 (The Evergreen Memorial Highway) after approx. 2 miles.
- At this point we will rejoin the riders from the Southern Route.
- We'll ride east and north on Route 23 until it becomes Grand Avenue after approx. 4.5 miles.
- We'll ride approx. 3.3 miles north on Grand Avenue and finish our ride at the Lake Superior Zoo.
- Upon entering the Zoo parking lot, all riders will stay in formation and park in the far lot along the fence.
Southern Jay Cooke Park Route:
- We'll head east on Military Road 1 for approx. 2.4 miles and turn left onto Highway 23.
- Riding north on Highway 23 for approx. 5.4 miles takes us through the southeastern edge of Jay Cooke State Park before merging with Highway 210 just West of Fon Du Lac.
- At this point we will rejoin the riders from the Northern Route.
- We'll ride east and north on Route 23 until it becomes Grand Avenue after approx. 4.5 miles.
- We'll ride approx. 3.3 miles north on Grand Avenue and finish our ride at the Lake Superior Zoo.
- Upon entering the Zoo parking lot, all riders will stay in formation and park in the far lot along the fence.
Maps & Routes to download and print are coming soon.
Afternoon Activities
Upon arrival at the Lake Superior Zoo, riders will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities.
- Each rider and passenger can use their Free BBQ Lunch tickets from their Registration Kit to get a delicious lunch from Famous Dave's Mobile BBQ Wagon inside the zoo.
- Each rider and passenger can use their Free Zoo Admission Pass from their Registration Kit to enter the Zoo grounds. We encourage you to invite your friends and family to join you at the Zoo and enjoy a special $1.00 off normal admission for the day.
- Lion Cub Enrichment to test the cub's predator skills!
- A bike washing station will be available for riders to wash the road dust off their bikes. Water hoses, bike soap and drying cloths will be available for bike owners to use to wash their bike.
- Ride Participants can enter their bike in a Benefit Motorcycle Show on the Zoo grounds. Each bike will be given a voting can into which Zoo visitors can place votes. Each "vote" costs a minimum of 25 cents and can vote as often as they like for as many bikes as they like. The bike that raises the most money for the Zoo will be awarded the Ride for the Pride Best Bike trophy and bragging rights for the next year. The bike show will run from 1 – 3 pm.
- Starting at 2:30, riders and passengers will have a chance to win Door Prizes donated by our generous sponsors. Pre-registered riders and passengers are eligible for one of three special prizes. You must be present to win.