Twin Cities Area Bicycling Clubs and Bicycling Paths and Resources

Minneapolis St. Paul is Loaded with Paths and Trails Check it Out!

By Slate Stone, published Sep 06, 2006
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The Twin Cities of Minneapolis - St Paul has an extensive and impressive collection of bike trails. According to the Chief Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul will get $25 million from Congress to build even more bike trails and paths to reduce traffic congestion. Minneapolis has more people biking to work than any other city at close to 3 percent of commuters!

Below is an extensive collection of links to Twin Cities Area Bicycling Clubs and resources for cyclists to learn about area trails, events, cycling safety and laws, trail conditions, bicycling commuter information, and maps to Minneapolis- St. Paul bicycle paths. Whether you are considering riding your bike to work or school, or just looking to get exercise or enjoy the scenic trails of the Twin Cities, these links will open your world to all the Twin Cities bicycling clubs and paths and give you great tips on riding safe through various weather conditions and even direct you to bike repair and maintenance to keep your cycling safe for both you and your family.

Hiawatha Bicycling Club

http://www.hiawathabike.org

This site includes a guide to rides, activity schedules, bicycle laws and an atlas of more than 2 dozen Twin Cities area bicycle paths. 

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Metro Commuter Services


http://www.metrocommuterservices.org

http://www.metrocommuterservices.org/chaingang.htm  

This site talks about bicycling to work and school and also lists locations for where you can chain your bike when you commute. 

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Minnesota State State Bicycle Advisory Committee

http://www.mnsbac.org/ 

This site includes information on The Minnesota Scenic Bikeways system and the following programs:

" The "Share the Road" campaign
" Encouraging bike commuting and walking"
" The Safe Routes to School program" 

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Sibley Bike Depot


http://www.bikeped.org/ 

Takeaways
  • There are forums for mountain bikers to check daily trail conditions
  • There are volunteer opportunities for people who need bikes and bike repair
  • Group Rides can be fun and the Twin Cities has numerous clubs
Did You Know?
Minneapolis has more people biking to work than any other city at close to 3 percent of commuters!
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