Flat tires and crappy brakes don't make for a great ride...but they're preventable. Check your
bike at the beginning of your ride to avoid mechanical brake-downs (oh,
we're so funny).
Bicyclists
have the same rights as motorists and can legally ride on any street
that's not a freeway, but good route planning will make your ride safer.
Trust us, your bicycle needs to fit your body or you're in for an
uncomfortable ride. Height, weight, and riding style all factor into a
bicycle's fit.
Choosing transit as a family When I was young, my grandfather would take me and
my sister on bus rides to the end of the line just for fun! Now I am a parent
making transit work for my family and a transportation policy researcher by profession.
The challenge: capture the essence of bicycling and walking in the Twin Cities area. Are you up for it? Send in your video, and you might end up on this website!
We're always looking for photos that capture the essence of bicycling and walking in the Twin Cities area. Send in your best shots and we'll feature the top ones on the site!
Watch for the first "Bicyclist Use Full Lane" sign on
Marshall Ave in St. Paul. It may look like this. The sign acknowledges how
cyclists can travel more safely on the downhill to the river, and alerts
motorists to give clearance by passing in the left lane. Don't be shy—position your bicycle in the center of the lane and hold your position.
