Nation of Patriots Flag Ride

Event date: 
Mon, 07/21/2025 - 8:30am

Join us as we ride to deliver the Traveling Flag to the American Legion Post 56 in Albert Lea, MN.

Every year the Nation of PatriotsTM organizes a national effort that pays tribute to, and honors, all of America’s Armed Forces – Past, Present, and Fallen. This united effort is known as The Patriot TourTM.

The Patriot TourTM consists of one American Flag being carried through all 50 states, escorted by tens of thousands for 115 days straight all in honor of America’s Armed Forces members. The Patriot TourTM is a vehicle through which we strive to unite Americans beneath the colors of our nation’s Flag and behind the men and women who bravely stand up to defend them.

This is a charity event and 100% of all donations received go directly to the veterans we strive to help. To donate and make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families please click here: Donations

Everyone is welcome!

This ride is open to everyone and all motorcycle riders regardless of brand.

This is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain, we will deliver the Traveling Flag in cages (cars).

Please register if you are planning to participate in the 2025 Patriot Tour ride.

Schedule of Events:

NOTE: The WPHD dealership will be closed on Monday so this ride will leave from the Chanhassen American Legion.

  •   8:30am - Pre-Ride meeting for riders departing from the Chanhassen American Legion
  •   8:45am - Kickstands UP for riders departing from the Chanhassen American Legion
  •   9:45am - First ride stop is New Prague (Kwik Trip #926). Riders from Albert Lea, Lakeville and Faribault will meet us and join the ride to Albert Lea, MN
  • 10:15am - Estimated departure from New Prague.
  • 11:45am - Second ride stop at Good Samaritan-Bancroft Creek, Albert Lea, MN for staging of the flag and riders
  • 12:00pm - Estimated time of arrival at Bergdale Harley-Davidson, Albert Lea, MN
  • 12:15pm - Flag reception ceremony
  • 12:30pm - Lunch served at Bergdale Harley-Davidson after ceremony.

 
Ride Route to Albert Lea:

First Leg to New Prague (30 miles, estimated 45 minutes)

  • Chanhassen American Legion to Lake Dr E
  • Left on Lake Dr to Market Blvd
  • Left on Market Blvd (Hwy 101 south) to Shakopee
  • Exit round about to Hwy 101 South
  • Right after the 101 bridge onto Hwy 69 (Old Brick Yard Rd)
  • Exit round about onto Co 78 (east bound)
  • Right on Co Rd 15 (Marystown Rd) to Hwy 282
  • Right on Hwy 282 west to Jordan
  • Left on Broadway St (Hwy 21 south to New Prague
  • Stop at Kwik Trip #926 for break and to meet up with the riders from Albert Lea, Lakeville and Faribault

Second Leg to Albert Lea (69 miles, estimated 1 hr 25 minutes)

  • Right on Hwy 13 south to Montgomery
  • Left on Hwy 21 east to Co Rd 3 south
  • Right on Co Rd 3 south to Waterville
  • Left on Hwy 13 south to Co Rd 14 just north of Albert Lea
  • Left on Co Rd 14 east to Bancroft
  • Stop at Good Samaritan-Bancroft Creek for staging of the flag and riders
  • Right on Co Rd 22 south
  • Left on East Plaza St to Bergdale Harley-Davidson
  • Destination stop at Bergdale Harley-Davidson
Event location:
290 Lake Drive East
Chanhassen MN 55317

This event is being held by our sponsoring dealership.