Perennial Cycle has been supporting #30daysofbiking for over 10 years by having Pastry Rides every Saturday in April. In 2026 we continue this fun series.


Pastry Rides are free and start in the back of the shop (3342 Hennepin Ave) with a 9am meetup/registration and 9:30 rollout.


• Rides are typically 4–8 miles and the pace is conversational (also known as "pastry" pace).
• All Pastry Rides are family friendly. Nine year olds are going to be able to ride along at our distance and speed just fine. If your child is younger than 9 and wants to ride their own bike use your best judgment.
• There is often a raffle at the destination.

What to expect:
• 9:00–9:30 we gather in the parking lot behind the shop
• There is ride registration under the green Perennial Cycle tent
• When you register you will also add your name to the raffle
• At the destination we will have pastries and coffee/tea/cocoa together. Let us know if you have dietary restrictions, we typically have alternatives.
• If there’s a raffle, it will happen after pastries are served.
• Other activities could include face painting, live music or storytelling.
• There is always a group ride back to the shop, though typically this is a much smaller group as people go off in their own directions from the ride destination.
• When you join a Pastry Ride you are consenting to photographs being taken that may include you. Let us know when you register if you prefer not to be photographed and we’ll do our best to minimize the use of your picture.
• These rides are more about community and fun than about miles on the bike. There’s no need for a kit, and clipless pedals can be challenging on a pastry paced group ride as there may be many stops/starts.