December 11, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on 2013 Minnesota Ironman Moves to Washington County
The Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, one of the first big t-shirt rides/recreational pain fests of spring, announced its move to Washington County for 2013. After 13 years in Lakeville, the ride chose to move. In that 13 years, the area … Continue reading
June 4, 2012
by julie
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The last two weekends have been big bikey weekends for the family. Over Memorial Day weekend, we launched from our home base and explored the Coon Rapids Dam and Rush Creek Trail corridor leading to Elm Creek Park. This last … Continue reading
February 23, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on Public Meetings for MnDOT Bicycle Statewide Planning Study Scheduled
Minnesota’s Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is launching a new statewide planning study intended to inventory existing bicycle facilities throughout the state, including those created by local government groups, and develop statewide policy guidelines surrounding bicycle planning. A new Statewide Bikeway … Continue reading
February 23, 2012
by julie
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So, I finally went out and did it. I got me a new bike. For those paying attention, I had a child in 2008, and celebrated that happy occasion by building a custom Orbea: It is a bike of surpassing … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on St. Paul Named a Bicycle Friendly Community
Enough about Minneapolis. Let’s talk about Saint Paul, baby. At Interbike in Las Vegas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, was named to the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Community list for the first time. They check in with a Bronze designation, … Continue reading