KatoBikeFallFest

09/28/2026

Thank you for joining Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates and Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota for the KatoBikeFallFest.

This is one of our events we do in our community to show people the great biking we have in our local communities AND we believe the best way to see the fall 🍁 colors is on a 🚲.

**Thank you riders for coming out today. **Thank you volunteers for helping us pull off 5 different routes.
**Thank you sponsors for supporting Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates.

Since GMBWA inception in 2010, GMBWA has encouraged individuals and families to walk and bike as part of a fun and healthy lifestyle. We also view biking and walking as important solutions to many environmental problems. We work with city, county, and state government, and business and non-governmental organizations, to improve our communities’ infrastructure and opportunities for walking and biking.

https://www.katobikewalk.com/

09/28/2026

What a KatoBikeFallFest! We couldn’t of done it without our presenting sponsors:

River's Edge Hospital & Clinic
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic
Mount Kato

And all our supporting and community sponsors.

Thank you sponsors! 🚲

09/27/2026

On the paved 12 mile route the first stop was at Sibley Park to visit the animals at the Sibley Farm.

https://www.mankatomn.gov/about-mankato/parks-trails-and-recreation/sibley-farm

09/27/2026

Shout out to Javens Family Vineyard and Winery for allowing KatoBikeFallFest to have a rest stop there for 3 of the 5 routes.

Patio fire is going.
Fruit/cheese/crackers goodies are awaiting the riders.

Enjoy!

PS Save room for The Rapidan Dam Store pie when you get back to Mount Kato

09/27/2026

Beautiful day for a ride! 🚲

09/27/2026

WooHooo!

This year offered 5 different routes (2 gravel and 3 paved routes and the short gravel riders are returning back to Mount Kato for some pie. 🥧

09/27/2026

WoooHooo - maybe no mosquitos today. 🤣

Registration is open. The coffee is hot. The bagels are ready for you. Let’s ride!

THANK YOU volunteers for getting a little wet this AM. We sooo appreciate you!

09/27/2026

04/26/2026

This is why we ride in the fall 🍂

Cool air. Golden trees. Stops that make you slow down and take it all in.

Minneopa Falls is just one of the unforgettable views along the route.

Join us for a weekend of scenic rides and moments you won’t want to rush past.

📅 September 26–27
📍 Mount Kato, Mankato

Plan your ride:
https://www.katobikewalk.org/events/kato-bike-fall-fest