How many of you are from Minn?
10-02-15, 05:15 PM
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How many of you are from Minn?
Just curious how many forum members are close by, about 200 miles straight north of the cities,
11-27-15, 04:22 PM
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I live in Roseville (in the cities).
There's quite a few I've seen on the forums from the area
There's quite a few I've seen on the forums from the area
12-24-15, 07:23 PM
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I'm on the northern side of the twin cities, and my commute is 21 miles, each way - so I don't do it very often (yet). I do bike all year, and at any temperature. I just put winter (studded) tires on yesterday due to the snow and ice.
Update: after a job change, my commute is only 10 miles each way.
Update: after a job change, my commute is only 10 miles each way.
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Originally Posted by sodbreaker
Just curious how many forum members are close by, about 200 miles straight north of the cities,
01-17-16, 09:27 AM
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I just joined the forums yesterday. I live in St. Paul.
02-22-16, 10:54 PM
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I just moved to Maplewood from Chaska. I live car free, race cx, bike pack, and I go on lots of I-am-gonna-get-lost-today-and-see-what-I-can-find bike rides.
If you like going on short overnight bike packing trips let me know!
If you like going on short overnight bike packing trips let me know!
02-26-16, 02:16 PM
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Live just across the river from Duluth.
02-26-16, 10:44 PM
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Minnesota: Trail conditions in the Twin Cities?
Has anybody here ridden the Mississippi River bike trails out of Saint Paul, down towards Mendota, etc. recently? Tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day, and I would love to take a ride, but I can't do snow and ice with the slick tires on my bike.
Thanks,
DQR
Thanks,
DQR
02-27-16, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DQRider
Has anybody here ridden the Mississippi River bike trails out of Saint Paul, down towards Mendota, etc. recently? Tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day, and I would love to take a ride, but I can't do snow and ice with the slick tires on my bike.
Thanks,
DQR
Thanks,
DQR
02-27-16, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Refreshing
This is probably too late but I rode the Gateway yesterday out towards the border. As soon as I reached the edge of town where the plowing stopped the trail was covered in snow and ice. It could be done on a fat bike and I made it a few miles on my 2" mtb tires but slicks would not be possible. I assume this is how all of the non-plowed trails currently exist.
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@Refreshing: Any short bikepacking places you recommend in the Maplewood area?
03-02-16, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rockorager
@Refreshing: Any short bikepacking places you recommend in the Maplewood area?
Stealth camping near Carver, MN:
Camping on the Minnesota River just outside of Jordan, MN:
Tree camping in Chaska, MN at Mammoth MTB park. This was one of my favorite places to camp. I could jump on my Karate Monkey after dark and ride a few miles of single track to some really cool stealth camping spots which were surprisingly quiet for being right next to the city.
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03-25-16, 08:30 AM
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St. Paul, Highland Park neighborhood. Just did the trails out to Mendota the other day.
The Crosby Farm trails down below River Blvd are scenic, but the pavement is horrible for road bikes. (In its defense, it can flood down there, so I'm sure it's murder on the asphalt.)
The Crosby Farm trails down below River Blvd are scenic, but the pavement is horrible for road bikes. (In its defense, it can flood down there, so I'm sure it's murder on the asphalt.)
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I live in Alaska but travel to Minnesota every year to ride the paved bike trails. I've not found anything in the western states that can come close to Minnesota's extensive and well maintained paths. Minneapolis is by far the most bicycle friendly large city I've experienced. It would be interesting to know the amount of tourist dollars bicyclist bring into the state. The states investment in infrastructure that not only serves the public but also attracts outside dollars has to be one of it's most enlightened expenditures.
Two hundred miles north of the cities must be right around Hibbing.
Two hundred miles north of the cities must be right around Hibbing.
06-17-16, 08:09 PM
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Highland Park, St. Paul.
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Well...I live in Wisconsin, but I'm less than two miles from the border! I ride quite a bit in Houston County and Winona County.
09-23-16, 11:29 PM
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I am an occasional visitor to Aitkin, and Crosby.
Home is California, but I have in-law family in Minnesota.
I have shipped a bike there sometimes to be my companion when visiting.
I did an 80 mile ride to Pelican Lake and back to Aitkin on my last trip there.
Home is California, but I have in-law family in Minnesota.
I have shipped a bike there sometimes to be my companion when visiting.
I did an 80 mile ride to Pelican Lake and back to Aitkin on my last trip there.
