There's too many to list in the State, but around Duluth here's some suggestions.

The advice you got on Scenic 61 is good, by all means go ride that. Easy for you to get to and good riding.

If you like trails you have the Munger Trail to the south. Beginning in Proctor and running uninterrupted for 75 miles to Hinckley. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_tra...ger/index.html To the north you have Gitchi Gami Trail, short but scenic ride along Lake Superior including Split Rock Light House. http://www.ggta.org/ The previous advice on the Mesabi Trail is good but be aware it's not finished. It has several stops and starts along the way, so it's not the longest trail in the nation yet, but maybe someday when it's all done it might claim that title. They are pretty good at keeping their website up to date. http://www.mesabitrail.com/maps/ Check it out for the complete sections.

I've ridden all of 61 from Beaver Bay to the border. The northern section (Cascade River and up) is very pleasant, the southern section is only for the hardiest of road riders with small shoulders, blind curves and 70mph semi trucks. The word "Monson" will become your new swear word after that bit.

I've always wanted to ride Hwy 1 Tettegouche to Ely, but can't actually comment on it's suitability.

Hwy 210 through Jay Cooke is fun for hill climbing. The road is in fairly poor condition to be ready for a flat or two.

Highway 23 (I've only ridden it south from 210 to Sandstone) was a fine ride.

Scot