January 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Minnesota Bicycle Summit – February 28
The inaugural Minnesota Bicycle Summit, at the Capitol in Saint Paul, is open for registration. The event will take place on February 28 and is an excellent chance for bicycle advocates from throughout Minnesota to get together and talk about … Continue reading
January 8, 2011
by julie
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Save the date(s)! The organizers of the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival have announced the 2011 schedule and race locations. This year’s event will go from June 15-19 and have similar stages to last year’s event: June 15: ITT in St. … Continue reading
January 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Plymouth Avenue Bridge Reopens for Cyclists
Yesterday, the Plymouth Avenue bridge in Minneapolis reopened for cyclists and pedestrians only. As I expected when I wrote about this bridge and its corroded cables in October, the reopening for cyclists does have some plowing dependencies. While Minneapolis is … Continue reading
December 16, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on MNDOT Requests Input for New State Bicycle Map
The Minnesota Department of Transportation publishes state-wide bicycle maps. The last editions (MN East and MN West) were published in approximately 2001. Because these maps classify state highways and major roads by volume and bike-friendliness (shoulder width, pavement, etc.), you … Continue reading
November 13, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Let It Snow: First MSP Snow of the Season
Everyone panic! It’s November 13 in Minneapolis, and we’re having the first snow. Winter riding season is here! Personally, I don’t believe this is going to last until Wednesday. It’s to warm up on Monday, and even now it’s heavy, … Continue reading