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Tour of Champions Event Weekend

Pre-Event Weekend

  • Register by June 30th to secure your spot!
  • Flight confirmations will be shared via email in mid-August
  • We will host Tour of Champions kick off events to share weekend details and to meet your fellow TOCers!
    • Austin  - Date TBD
    • Dallas/Fort Worth – TBD
    • Houston – Date TBD
    • San Antonio – TBD
  • New to TOC? You will be paired with a veteran TOC buddy to welcome you to our group! Expect to hear from your buddy before we leave, they will be able to answer your questions and guide you on how to make the most of your Tour of Champions experience.
  • Bike Drop off (Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio based riders)
    • Bikes will be transported to Minneapolis via a chartered 18-wheeler, your bike will be wrapped in a blanket and secured by MS staff in Houston. We will unload your bikes upon arrival in Minneapolis, and place them in a secured bike room. Sunday morning, we will re-load your bikes and send them back to Houston
    • Your staff partner will assist with bike drop off, please plan to have your bike to the Houston office no later than September 5
    • Bike return will begin September 18

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Thursday, September 12

  • Bike MS staff will greet you at baggage claim at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
  • As groups arrive, we will shuttle to the hotel, approximately a 20-minute ride.
  • Upon arrival, check in to your hotel room, or store your bag with the concierge if your room is not yet ready.
  • Head up to the Hospitality suite to mingle, grab a boxed lunch, your TOC SWAG, and a bio book, stop into the Bike room to check on your bike, or spend some time exploring on your own Thursday afternoon.
  • Join us for dinner and a presentation on the latest MS research.

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Friday, September 13

  • Join us for breakfast at the hotel before we set out to ride!
  • Wear your 2024 Top Fundraiser jersey and join us for a ride! We will have routes of varying distances and lunch along the way. Just like your home ride, we will have rest stops every 10-15 miles (with some fun surprises) and SAG available.
  • If you prefer not to ride, join us to meet our riders at lunch!
  • After the ride, join us for a round table discussion about fundraising, or spend some time in the hospitality suite.
  • Friday night dinner is on your own. We recommend making reservations ahead of time. If there is interest, the Twins are in town, it’s a great night to catch some baseball!
  • We will host an optional, additional, excursion to watch the Minnesota Twins play the Cincinnati Reds. Your ticket will include transportation, and unlimited food, water, and soft drinks.
    • Excursion Cost: $65/person

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Saturday, September 14

  • After breakfast, there are several options for spending time!
    • Riding: 42 miles with 1,841 ft of elevation gain. Saturday's route is a bit more of a challenge as we head southeast to find the "Minnesota Mountains" but don't worry, these will be nothing like the Park City Mountains! We will pass through Highland, St. Paul, Mendota Heights and Lilydale with 4 climbs to get the heart rate up.
    • Explore Minnehaha Falls: Minnehaha Falls is one of the oldest and most striking sights in Minneapolis. The crash of the water and the cool air rising from the basin, contrasted by an urban atmosphere makes it one of the most popular destinations in the city. Peer over the ledge from the top of the 53-foot waterfall or take the staircase down to the bottom and explore from a different angle. Take a hike on the trails stemming from the basin of the Falls. You’ll stroll past stone bridges and sandy beaches with the sound of the river trailing in the background. With hiking trails, as well as paved walkways, there are activities for all abilities at Minnehaha Falls. We will provide a shuttle to the falls and a picnic lunch.
      • Excursion Cost: $40/person
    • Visit the Mall of America: The Mall of America is absolutely a must-see when visiting Minnesota. It’s one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, nine Yankee Stadiums, 43 Boeing 747s or 347 Statues of Liberty could fit inside the mall. With over 520 stores, 50 restaurants, and a full theme park, the Mall isn’t just a shopping center, it’s a destination. We will provide Transportation to the Mall and time to explore, shop, and enjoy lunch! Electronic carts and wheelchairs are available for rent at guest services, read more about accessibility at the Mall here.
      • Excursion Cost: $20/person
    • Tour Paisley Park: Paisley Park is Prince's extraordinary estate and production complex in Chanhassen, MN, southwest of Minneapolis. Fans, music lovers, and curious individuals have the unique opportunity to experience what it was like for Prince to create, produce, and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex. Throughout the experience, visitors will see artifacts from Prince's personal archives, including iconic concert wardrobe, awards, musical instruments, artwork, motorcycles, rare music, and video recordings. The Studio is 65,000 sq ft in size and is wheelchair accessible, the tour will all take place on the first floor. 
      • Excursion cost: $110/person
      • Please note: this excursion will be limited to the first 20 guests, the tickets are time slotted and only open to strict number of tickets per time slot. 
    • Explore on your own: There are many activities near the hotel if you would like to explore on your own. Check out Loring Park or the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Visit the Walker Art Center or the Mill City Museum. Relax at Anda Spa or swim some laps at the Hilton's indoor pool. The options are endless! 
  • We will gather in the hotel lobby at 4:30 to shuttle to our final evening event
  • Let’s PARTY! We will cap off our trip with dinner and dancing to celebrate another incredible year of fundraising!

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Sunday, September 15

  • After breakfast, we will load the truck to return to Houston with your bikes. Please have all items returning on the truck in the bike room by 7am.
  • Feel free to explore on your own until your schedules shuttle departure time.
  • Shuttles will take all TOCers to the Airport, with time to check in, check luggage and make your way to the gate!  
  • Board your flight home, and remember all the fun you had with your Bike MS family!

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