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Theilman Trailride

Some of the best riding in Minnesota!

The 2024 Spring Trail Ride will be held May 18th and 19th
The 2024 Fall Trail Ride will be held Sept 7th and 8th

Where: Zumbro River Bottoms Horse Campground
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T-83, Kellogg, MN 55945; Theilman MN

Sign up:
ONLINE SIGNUP ONLY! There will no signup at the trail ride.
All persons MUST sign the waiver upon entry to receive a wristband.

Ride Start/End Times:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday

GATES OPEN:
3PM to 10PM Friday
7AM to 10PM Saturday
7AM to 3PM Sunday

Trailride Flyer

Signup is closed for the Fall 23 Trailride.

Online Sign up ONLY - credit/debit (no cash transactions are allowed). DO NOT expect to get in by just showing up, you will be turned away.

The GECC trail ride will no longer accept ATVs, side-by-sides or golf carts. They are prohibited on this state campground and cannot be used in camp or on the trails. This event is motorcycles only.

ENTRANCE FEES/INFO:
ENTRANCE FEE (18 and older):
- $60/each person total for full weekend
- $40/each person per day (can sign up for Sat or Sun)
YOUTH ENTRANCE FEE (13-17):
- $30/each kid total for the full weekend
- $20/each kid total per day (can sign up for Sat or Sun)
Kids 12 and under are free

NO REFUNDS IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE SIGN UP RULES. Refunds will only be available if event is canceled.

Additional costs:
-AMA District 23 (ARMCA) asks that ALL riders who participate at trail rides in Minnesota be a member of an AMA district. For those of you who are not AMA District competition card holders, ARMCA offers an annual trail ride membership to ARMCA for $15.00 per person and for families with kids, a $30.00 family pass is available that will cover membership requirements for your whole family for a calendar year. As always, we will honor current district card holders from outside our state and Canadian competition card holders as well.
-DNR camping fee of $22 per night per camping unit (tent, RV, etc).
-AMA membership is not required, but is suggested.

Terrain:
We have about 45 miles of trails not including forest service roads. 15 miles of river bottoms (nice open trails) and 10 miles of woods 2 track that is all suitable for all dirt bikes. There is also about 20 miles of single track. All trails are marked and range from easy to challenging.

Two mini areas right next to the campground provide lots of fun for the little guys.

Requirements:
-DNR Registration Decal
-Machine must pass a sound check of 96 db or less (STRICTLY ENFORCED!)
-USFS approved spark arrestor
-Everyone must wear a helmet while riding

Please keep your little riders under your supervision at all times. There is a lot of traffic on the campground roads during the trailride, and it can be dangerous for young kids on small bikes. We want everyone to have a safe and fun time! ABSOLUTLY NO PIT OR CAMPGROUND RIDING FOR KIDS AFTER TRAIL HOURS…. please get the kids out on the trails.

Things to Know:
- Trails are marked with arrows and other types of signage -
- There may be sections of trail that include 2-WAY TRAFFIC -
- While traveling within the campground and on roads SLOW DOWN & USE CAUTION -
- This area is only available to us twice a year. Please treat it with respect so we can continue to enjoy it! -
- There is no gas and VERY limited services available at Theilman. -
- You WILL have fun! -

NOTE TO OUT OF STATE RIDERS:
We have a permit from the DNR for our event that exempts out of state riders from needing to buy a MN offroad sticker. This exemption is only for our event. Copies will be included in your signup packet upon arrival and you need to have it with you while riding.  

GOLDEN EAGLES CYCLE CLUB

● THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES.
● No district cards or child waiver cards sales at the event. You must get them in advance.
● Pre-Registration only. There will be no sign up at the event. All sign-ups will be done online in advance of the event.
● HEIC (Health Executive In-Charge) is Tim Larson.
● Upon “gate” entry, each vehicle will stop and riders will show current District 23 cards. A packet will be given to each rider containing rider wristbands, a copy of the safe to race protocol and any other pertinent information.
● Camping is allowed on Friday and Saturday night.
● All trash/garbage must be taken home with you.
● Trail ride time is 8am – 5pm Saturday and 8am – 4pm Sunday.
● At the conclusion of the trail ride on Sunday, all riders must pack up and leave in a timely fashion.
● When deemed appropriate...workers will wear face masks, gloves, or helmets.
● If you are experiencing a fever, cough, or other Coronavirus symptoms, please do not come.
● If you are attending the event, you must bring your own sanitizers and camp cleaning items.
● If you are not prepared to follow these guidelines, you should not come to this event. If you come to the event and do not follow these guidelines, you will be asked to leave.


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