Grit&Gratitude2026

A bike extravaganza to raise money for pediatric cancer! Come and join us Sunday August 16th, 2026 at SpokeNGear in Two Harbors The tutus will converge on Two Harbors again to raise money for Hepatoblastoma Research and to help support children fighting cancer! There will be a paved 23 mile route along the road shoulder for tutu clad riders to make their way to Knife River and back along the scenic highway, and there will be a cue card self navigated 50 mile gravel route where you are likely to get a little mud on your tulle! Both ride distances are not timed. Please choose a route you can comfortably complete by 2:00pm to come score big at the silent auction! Please join us to Ride, Volunteer, Bid in the same day Auction or Donate and Sponsor a Rider! Pre-Registration opens June 1! For Same Day Registration: If you are planning to ride the 50 mile gravel, Plan for checking in between 8 and 8:30, and for the 23 mile, check in between 9 and 9:30 should give you enough time. Please park at the Credit Union) then bike to the SpokenGear and Cedar coffee, then look for the tent and all the action in the woods behind the shop. All riders, please wear a helmet, bring a water bottle, and a bike in good functioning condition. For Gravel riders, you will need to be able to Self Navigate, read cue cards, and use an odometer. Paved riders- do not worry the route will be well marked and you can follow the signs and the tutus! Ride distances: 23 mile Paved Ride (registration at 9-9:45, Ride rolls at 10) Ride Registration: $40 (until August 2) SAME DAY REGISTRATION for 23 mile paved: $55 50 mile Gravel Adventure Ride (registration at 8-8:45, ride rolls at 9) Ride Registration: $60 (until August 2) SAME DAY REGISTRATION for 50 Mile Gravel: $75 T shirts and sweatshirts coming soon! T Shirt and Sweatshirt pick up is in person, at the big Ride! Virtual options are available for those who cannot join us in person but would like to join us in spirit to help fundraise for our cause! Regi