The ride starts in Bemidji and ends in Alexandria, Mn. Participants meet in Alexandria and ride buses to the start in Bemidji. Alexandria is about 145 miles from the MSP airport. I think there is a shuttle service from the airport to St. Cloud which is about half way. Not sure if there is transportation available all the way to Alexandria. I would contact MS Tram for more info. It's a beautiful area to ride, good luck.