LAFRAMBOISE ISLAND BIKE RACE
Saturday, May 30, 2026
A longtime local favorite, the LaFramboise Island Bike Race is held annually in the spring at the LaFramboise Island Nature Area in the middle of the Missouri River.
All ages and abilities are welcome! The course is suitable for nearly any bike. It's a fast flat course with a fun mix of trail types. There are tight technical turns on singletrack in the woods, sweet open sections of doubletrack, mowed grass paths, gravel recreation trail, and a few sassy sandy spots.
Each lap in the course is approximately 5.75 miles, with the number of laps depending on race division. Cash prizes are paid to the top 3 men and women in the Expert and Advanced divisions.
Kids race for FREE!
2026 event information
Registration is $40 for adults 18+ years old. Youth age 17 and under race FREE!
Event entry includes tee shirt and post-ride drinks and snacks. (T-shirt guaranteed only for online registrants; open through May 23.)
All riders of any skill level are welcome on any off-road bike type of choice: MTB, fat tire, CX, gravel, etc. E-bikes are not allowed in the race. Helmets are mandatory.
Course route and laps subject to change based on race day conditions. Pre-race riding is allowed and encouraged. You can see the expected lap map on TrailForks here: https://www.trailforks.com/event/12332/
Race-day information:
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Onsite registration
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10:15 a.m. - Race meeting
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10:30 - Races begin
A state parks entrance license is NOT needed to access the LaFramboise Island Nature Area.
Award presentation immediately following last finishers. Cash prizes to be awarded for top 3 men and women in Expert and Advanced categories. Prizes are determined by number of entries. All junior riders finishing receive a completion medal.