Category Archives: Places

Event Recap: Almanzo 100

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Cycle Twin Cities

What a difference a year makes. In 2011, the story of the Almanzo 100 was rainy, muddy, and cold temperatures. This year, heat and wind, but the theme was the same, cycling enthusiasts coming together to battle the elements and gravel … Continue reading →

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Posted in Events, Places, Race | Tagged Bicycling, Bike, Cycling, Event | 2 Comments

Intercity Regional Bike Trail Meeting Tonight

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Cycle Twin Cities

When it comes to navigating the Twin Cities, you can pretty much get anywhere on a bike trail. One exception is south to Bloomington, but not for long. Tonight a meeting will take place to discuss a new trail that … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Green Tire Bike Shop

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Cycle Twin Cities

In less than a year, the saga of Green Tire Bike Shop has come to an end. In March of last year we first paid a visit to the new shop in St. Paul to see what they had to offer. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Places, Profile, Twin Cities Cyclist | Tagged Bicycling, Bike, Cycling, Profile, St. Paul, Twin Cities | 4 Comments

Cuyuna Open This Winter

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cycle Twin Cities

Ask any mountain biker and they will tell you that the Twin Cities metro area is pretty lucky to have as much off-road cycling as close as we do (Theo, Murphy Hanerhan, River Bottoms). But for those willing to make … Continue reading →

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Posted in Infrastructure, J.R. Hunter, Places, Profile | Tagged Bicycling, Bike, Cycling, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities, Winter | 1 Comment

What’s Up With Green Tire Bike Shop?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Cycle Twin Cities

So a few months back we visited and came to know a brand new bike shop in the Twin Cities, Green Tire Bike Shop. At the time the shop was run by one guy, who seemed nice enough, and wanted … Continue reading →

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Posted in Places, Profile | Tagged Bicycling, Bike, Cycling, Minneapolis, Profile, St. Paul, Twin Cities | 11 Comments

Bikeway Grand Openings Tonight and Tomorrow

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Cycle Twin Cities

We received this from the City of Minneapolis, and though that we would pass it along: Two grand opening events for new bikeways will be held this week. The first Downtown event will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5th at 4:30pm. … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis City Council Decides On Pedicabs Tomorrow

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Cycle Twin Cities

Tomorrow morning at 9:30am the Minneapolis City Council will take up the issue of expanding operating hours for pedicabs. Pedicabs in the city’s downtown have had a somewhat meteoric rise in the last four years, coming from near-banishment to their current … Continue reading →

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Posted in Places, Twin Cities Cyclist | Tagged Bicycling, Bike, Bike Delivery, Bike Lanes, Cycling, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities | 2 Comments

Powderhorn 24 Recap Round-up.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Cycle Twin Cities

Edition one of the Powderhorn 24 is in the books and just incase you were like us and didn’t make it out there, here is a bunch of links to pictures and re-cap from around the web: Results. Bike Jerks … Continue reading →

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Can You Call it Bike-Pooling? By: Ellie

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cycle Twin Cities

I’ve been commuting by bike to and from work with a companion – in my tummy. As a long time bike commuter I didn’t really think twice about changing this practice when I found out I was pregnant. After all, biking is … Continue reading →