North Star Bicycle Festival
What: Series of six bicycle races featuring top professional riders and teams.
When: Wednesday through Sunday
Admission: Free
Stage 1, Wednesday: St. Paul Riverfront Time Trial, 8:30 a.m. near Ford Plant
Stage 2, Wednesday: St. Paul Downtown Criterium, 6:15 p.m., start/finish near St. Peter and 6th Streets
Stage 3, Thursday: Cannon Falls Road Race, 3:45 p.m. start/finish in downtown Cannon Falls
Stage 4, Friday: Uptown Minneapolis Criterium, 6:15 p.m., start/finish at Hennepin Av. and 31st St.
Stage 5, Saturday: Menomonie (Wis.) Road Race, noon, start/finish in Menomonie
Stage 6, Sunday: Stillwater Criterium, 11:45 a.m., finish near Pine and Second Streets
Website: northstarbicyclefestival.com
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