Events

Events

Happy Holidays from The Factory & Ride MN!

Happy Holidays from The Factory & Ride MN!

2019 Toys-For-Tots Drive with US Marines

This morning more than 100 kids are waking up to brand new toys Thanks to YOU!

Giving back right where it all started…

2019 4th of July Free Bike Giveaway

Hundreds of kids & families participated in our Free Bike Giveaways throughout 2019, and dozens of winners kickstarted their passion to RIDE with a brand new bike Thanks to YOU!

Sharing smiles, dropping jaws, and opening eyes in more ways than ever…

2019 Special Olympics Polar Plunge with Ride Brand Volunteers

Mixing local talent with motivational messages, and working with many amazing partners have led to experiences we never imagined would be possible, including raising more than $15,000 for Special Olympics Athletes Thanks to YOU!

Making dreams come true…

2019 X Games Enduro Course with Ride Brand Volunteers

We all dream of Riding at X Games… This year that dream became even more of a reality as X Games allowed our local community to come together, contribute, form, and execute a brand new concept completely open to the public with general admission to actually “Ride at X Games.”

And of course, our indoor facility…

2019 Youth Strider Race

Back in 2010, only a few of us walked alone into a very small and completely empty warehouse space with one idea in mind, to simply ride our bikes at the convenience of our own time, family, and work schedules. Over the years our mission turned into a movement that has become absolutely infectious… Families, kids, and riders of all ages. We ride. We learn. We build. We fall. We encourage. We motivate. We get back up. We focus. We try again. We work together. We perform. We innovate. We’re not scared to try something new & we never give up.

Our facility is currently in-between moving locations, and we have a new survey online looking for your feedback:

Read Why We are Moving

Read our 60 Day Moving Update

Take the New Survey

Getting The Crew Back Together! Our 9th Annual Toys For Tots Holiday Party

Time to get the crew back together! Our 9th Annual Toys For Tots Holiday Party Downtown Saint Paul.

Join us at The Show Art Gallery in Lowertown on Friday December 6th from 6-9pm… The perfect hub for everyone to connect again & enjoy all the holiday festivities downtown.

Every Toy Donated Receives a FREE Product Raffle Ticket!

Enjoy Light Refreshments, Rice Park Holiday Lights, Pop Up Art Show, European Christmas Market, and Union Depot.

More Details on all the Holiday Festivities Downtown Saint Paul:
https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/blog/our-holiday-event-picks/

More Details about The Show Gallery Lowertown:
https://theshowgallerylowertown.org/

The Show Gallery Lowertown is a nonprofit art space which seeks to create accessibility in the arts and unite artists of all abilities. Our programming includes 10+ exhibitions annually, community fundraisers, special events (performances and live music), workshops, and classes.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

You’re Invited! Our 8th Annual Toys For Tots Family Holiday Party

The Perfect Holiday Party just for us. Next week Tuesday December 18th, join us at The Factory at 7pm! Bring a toy, snack to share, drinks, and get ready to mingle. It’s been another amazing year thanks to you, and we look forward to celebrating together.

 

 

Introducing BMX Show School! Learn How to Travel The World & Perform with The Pros

Want to learn how to get into riding your bike in some of the World’s Greatest BMX Shows ? You can do anything if you put your mind to it…

Here is your chance to kickstart your future BMX Show Career hosted by professional BMX riders Dustin Grice & Kenny Short who have performed for nearly 20 years in thousands of shows worldwide, including Monday Night FootballHalftime and Ringling Brothers Circus Xtreme.

No need to RSVP, just show up at The Factory ready to RIDE!

Flyer Photo: Butch Lehman

Join The PLUNGE SHIRT! Supporting Special Olympics Athletes

Here are all of our incredibly generous Special Olympics Athlete Supporters after Fundraiser Week 1 of 3! Thank You all so much from the bottom of our hearts… You are now all on our Team & truly along for the RIDE! Dustin be wearing this baby as he flips his fatbike into the freezing water on Saint Patrick’s Day… Who’s name can we add next? Follow this link here to join: http://fatbikeflippolarplunge.com

Fatbike Flip POLAR PLUNGE with Minnesota Special Olympics & Zorbaz!

Join co-founder of The Factory Dustin Grice as he kicks off the Polar Plunge in Grand Rapids on Saint Patrick’s Day!

A “World’s First” with Special Olympics Minnesota and Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake, Starring Local Professional Dustin Grice.

Witness Live in person at Zorbaz, in Grand Rapids on Saint Patricks Day Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2pm when Dustin sends his bike off a jump completely upside down, rotating a full backflip, right into his first ever bone chilling Polar Plunge.

Join the fun as we try to reach our goal of raising $10,000 via Plunge.org!

Donate Here: https://reg.plungemn.org/participant/dustingrice

No game plans Sunday? Join our “Ride Bowl I” Games & Part Swap!

The Perfect Big Game Celebration just for us… Get rid of those old parts & replace them with a brand new RIDE BOWL Trophy! Join us for the inaugural Ride Bowl I for fun games & activities for all ages during pre-game through the final whistle:

Sunday Feb 4th, 2018

3:00pm-5:30pm
Part Swap (Buy Sell Trade, Any Sport, Completely Free, Simply Bring your own Table)
Fat Bike Outdoor Track Open Riding

6:00pm-10:00pm
Fun Challenges Every Quarter ($5 Each, See Flyer)

The Factroy 24 Hour Park
3300 5th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Completely Free to hang out & join the fun (BYOB, Food, Drinks, etc)
Riding requires normal admission or 24/7 Membership like always.

Come Sunday, Legends will be Born…

RSVP

Jack Link’s Pro Rider Meet & Greet with Drew Bezanson at The Factory! X Games Minneapolis Week

The Factory – Minnesota’s 24 Hour Indoor Bike & Skatepark is VERY excited to open its doors tomorrow for the one and only Drew Bezanson and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky !! Come meet Drew at The Factory tomorrow 7/11 between 2 and 3pm, grab an autograph, and drop in for a few lines… You may even witness Sasquatch under the deck… #FeedYourWildSide

Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/130036690922142/

Minnesota’s 2017 BMX Stunt Show Schedule – MegaJump Summer Tour Dates

Time sure flies! Our 6th official summer of running our own shows… We are very excited to be returning to so many great events this summer all over our favorite state, as well as a handful of completely brand new events including Elko Speedway, Rice County Fair, Klunkerfunk Bike Fest, Meeker County Fair, and even X Weekend Block Party Downtown Minneapolis at The Cabooze during X Games weekend hosted by our entire local Action Sports Community! That one will be a blast with 3rd Lair Skatepark, ATV Big Air Tour, Ride MN, local shops, local brands, and much more. We’ve even added a few new features into some of our shows including the Big Air High Jump Poles! Check out the schedule & come see a show closest to you. See you in the AIR!

White Knuckle Jam Photos !! DJ’s Artists & Riders Collide

Check it out on the Ride MN Website!

http://ridebrand.com/minnesota/white-knuckle-jam-photos-djs-artists-riders-collide/

White Knuckle Photo Gallery & Podium Photos have been posted! Photos above on Ride MN website, HUGE Thank you to DJ Centrific and the following:

Sponsors
Ride MN
Red Bull
The Factory
Deco BMX
Link Foundation
Lil Pros Tour
Dingman’s
Albes
Truth BMX Products

Local DJ’s
Mad Mardigan
Centrific
Jobot
Monostatic
Bromme
Ryan C
Amy Picket
Angelica

Local Artists on Display
Boxy Mouse
Anderson Illustration
Pseudo Manitou

Vending
Dingman’s BMX Shop

THANK YOU ALL !! What an incredible event !!

Ride MN’s “White Knuckle Jam” at The Factory! Art, Bikes, & Music

Ride MN’s “White Knuckle Jam”
Saturday March 25th 2017
3pm-8pm

Bicycle Moto Cross Freestyle Contest, Subversive Art Show, and Electronic Dance Music Beat Down

Free for spectators, hangout & join the fun. Normal admission to Ride, with additional separate contest pools/entries below:

5$ each discipline entered
WINNER TAKES ALL IN EACH COMPETITION!!!
[Contests][classes tbd]
Best Trick(box jump)
Highest Air(box jump)
Best Trick(quarter pipe)
Highest Air(quarter pipe)
Highest Air (Trailsy)
Smoothest line(Trailsy)
Best flatland trick
Highest Bunny Hop
Flyest RIDE

DJ’s
Mad Mardigan
Centrific
Jobot
Monostatic
Bromme
Ryan C
Amy Picket
Angelica

Artists on Display
Boxy Mouse
Anderson Illustration
Pseudo Manitou

Vending by
Dingman’s
BMX Shop

[The Factory]
3300 NE 5th st Minneapolis Mn

$20 to ride.
Free for key holders.

Sponsors:
Ride MN
The Factory
Red Bull
Deco BMX
Link Foundation
Lil Pros Tour
Dingman’s
Albes
Truth BMX Products

Lil Ace wins The FREE Key Holder Membership from Michael for Christmas !!

Look who won the free 4 month key holder membership today from Michael Duncan Jr! Huge Congrats & Merry Christmas lil Ace !!

Words from Michael:
“This kid (Ace) is the new winner of The Factory Giveaway. Congrats. He plans on doing freestyle and I can’t wait to see his progress. I’m excited to meet him and his family in person, and hang out with him, good luck buddy hope to ride with you soon. Welcome to being a part of The Factory.”

Be sure to follow @ridethefactory on Instagram & Facebook for all latest news, updates, giveaways, and more.

Merry Christmas from The Factory Family in Minneapolis!

Another absolutely incredible year together. Thank you all so much for your support in our facility in Northeast Minneapolis. Nearly 6 years ago when we opened our doors, we never imagined not only that we would still be around years later, but how much of a family we would all turn into over the years… All of the riders, all of the kids, all of the parents, you are all incredible thank you so much for your support in our little hobby facility. Looking forward to another incredible year together.

Open Sessions every Saturday & Tuesday, or Ride 24/7 with a Key Holder Membership for only $25/week. Let’s ride!

Win a FREE KEY to The Factory This Winter !! Family Membership Giveaway with Michael Duncan Jr

No way !! Michael Duncan Jr is giving away a FREE KEY to The Factory on Christmas Day !! 🎄🎁🔑 Free 4 month membership, you & your family can ride FOR FREE all winter long 24/7 visit his Insta & YouTube for details https://youtu.be/1cxPVHXKOng

http://instagram.com/mad_dog_101

Happy Holidays everyone !! 🎄🎄📷 @bennybmx96 @dustingrice

#michaelduncanjr #ridethefactory #bmx #christmas #happyholidays#bikepark #skatepark #ridebmx #giveaway #ridemn @ridethefactory @linkfoundation @lilprostour @dreamparkbuilder @ridemn

5th Annual Toys for Tots BMX Family Holiday Party at The Factory! Thursday Dec 22 7-9pm

factory-2016-holiday-party

The most wonderful time of the year…… And we’ll be riding bikes !! Mark your calendars and join us again for our 5th annual Toys for Tots Holiday Party at The Factory on Thursday December 22nd from 7-9pm.

Everyone rides for FREE, just bring a toy to donate, a snack to share, and/or drinks etc. We all chip in & make this happen every year, then celebrate by donating big bags of toys to Toys for Tots afterwards.

Thank you again so much for your support in our facility, have a very happy & safe holiday season !! See you next Thursday !!