Falls Area Classic (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join Falls Area Bicyclists for the Falls Area Classic Ride and Fall Member Open House as we head to Garretson to celebrate the riding community across our wider region.

Event Overview

Location: Downtown Garretson at Quartzite Coffeehouse & The Study

Cost: Free for all FAB members and their guests

Not a Member Yet? Join today! Yearly dues start at just $25 for an individual membership to help support local cycling advocacy, community rides, and events like this.

Event Schedule:

7:00 AM Check-in Opens

8:00 AM Rides start from downtown Garretson

10:00AM - 2:00PM Fall Member Open House

Post-Ride Meeting & Treats: Stick around after your ride for our fall meeting open house. Chat with board members get caught up with FAB's current advocacy efforts. Quartzite Coffeehouse will cater light snacks, and you won’t want to miss grabbing a sweet treat from The Study, the ice cream shop located in the same space.

Route Options

All routes will roll through the scenic landscapes of Palisades State Park, and feature support at the Sherman city park aid station.

40K Gravel Ride: A scenic, mixed-surface course exploring Palisades State Park and quiet backroads, with support at the Sherman aid station.

50K Road Ride: A paved loop through Palisades State Park and along quiet local paved roads, supported with a stop at the Sherman park aid station.

100K Road Ride: A longer endurance loop routing through Palisades State Park and stopping at the Sherman aid station. After Sherman, riders will be self-supported along low traffic country roads with resupply options at the local bar in Trent and convenience stores in Dell Rapids.

Bring your bike, invite a friend, and come celebrate a great fall ride in Garretson!

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Falls Area Classic (October 10, 2026)