Comments for Bikeverywhere

Comment on Bikeverywhere at the Green Gifs Fair November 19 by Eli

Eli — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Aw, shoot! I forgot Green Gifts was this weekend. We’ll be out of town. Have a great time.

Comment on Brown Deer Trail extension by Dave Reid

Dave Reid — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:52:11 +0000

Thanks for the update… I’ll have to get out and ride the nsew section this weekend! as I hated that one stretch on Green Bay.

Comment on Mississippi Market and Bikes by DI

DI — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:35:16 +0000

The Seward Co-op (Grocery & Deli), on E. Franklin @ Riverside in Mpls., has had a bike repair stand since they opened their new store several years ago. They've also partnered with Mpls-based Dero Bike Racks on the Dero ZAP biking incentive program to encourage biking to the co-op.

Comment on New Twin Cities Bike Map Now in Stock by Doug Shidell

Doug Shidell — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:52:22 +0000

Depending on where you start from, I suggest going east along County Hwy C from Gervais Lake to 1st St. Go south and cross Hwy 36 on the bike trail. From there you will hook up with the Gateway Trail. Take the Gateway to the end, then left on Norell, right on Square Lake Trail, left on Norell, right on 170th, left on Olinda Trail. Everything to this point is on the Twin Cities Bike Map. Olinda Trail (Cty Rd 3) goes north through Scandia to Panola Dr (Cty Rd 86). Turn right and go east to Hwy 95. Left on 95 to Osceola Rd (Hwy 243). Turn right. This will take you across the St. Croix River into Wisconsin. You have a number of road options from here, but your goal is to reach the Gandy Dancer Trail in St. Croix Falls. The trail is crushed limestone. It can be ridden with road tires, but if you prefer pavement, most roads in this area are paved, even the smaller town roads. My knowledge of this area is weak, but I would suggest riding north to Centuria, then taking back roads east to Cumberland.

Comment on New Twin Cities Bike Map Now in Stock by Bill Levine

Bill Levine — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:25:12 +0000

Looking for the best route to get from Roseville across into Wisconsin—-bike riding to Cumberland Wisconsin. Any suggestions for the best route?

Thanks

Comment on Trains and Bikes; Big Lake to Minneapolis by Dennis Larson

Dennis Larson — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:17:48 +0000

The Fridley station is located on a bike trail although I use East River Road because it is faster, and the Anoka station is near to a north-south trail along the Rum River.

Comment on Trains and Bikes; Big Lake to Minneapolis by funskater

funskater — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:39:30 +0000

One point about restrooms. They are on the trains. No need to hold it.

I rode the train (along with two very young railfans) on the opening weekend. Very impressed with the speed and the ride.
They had a lottery to get tickets at various stations. No chance to try out the bike racks.

Does anyone know of trails by the more distant stations?
That is a great idea.

I have done skates with friends using the light rail line to assist with the tour.
Start at Minnehaha falls park
follow trails to lunch downtown
Take the train to Mall of America
Take trails back to the start.

The train is more necessary for some than others but it makes a fun outing.

Comment on Trains and Bikes; Big Lake to Minneapolis by Dennis Larson

Dennis Larson — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:12:16 +0000

Interesting article. I did the same thing on April 10. I picked a day with a stiff wind from the west and headed back east from Big Lake. My end point however was Coon Rapids since that is home. I did a similar thing from Elk River twice and used highway 10 all the way on all three occasions. The last trip was September 12 from Elk River.

Comment on Hank Aaron trail construction by Marty Weigel

Marty Weigel — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:43:40 +0000

A major portion of the Hank Extension is now paved. The former RR line now has a fresh coat of blacktop from 94th St east to a spot just west of the bridge being built over Hawley/60th St..
When the bridge is completed (Oct?), the asphalt will continue east through the VA Grounds, over the freeway and then connect to the Hank Aaron Trail south of Miller Park.
The portion from 94th St. west to the Oak Leaf Trail will not be paved soon as it is to be used as a construction access drive for the Zoo interechange reconstruction,currently scheduled to begin in 2016.

Comment on Pine Bend Cemetery- Unexpected Find by Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:10:11 +0000

Pine Bend Cemetery is indeed a nice spot, and if you stick to the cemetery itself you should be OK. It’s my understanding, however, that the land adjacent to the cemetery is owned by the refinery which is quite protective of it. A couple years ago on more that one occasion, some of my friends were run off by refinery security personnel while exploring the area.