Riders on the MRT (Mississippi River Trail) after passing under the Hwy 169 Bridge, in Champlin, Minn.

Part of the 2014 Train and Trail Ride, hosted by the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.  Sorry, this year’s event is sold out, but you can explore the route by boarding the North Star Train, with your bike, up to Big Lake, Monticello or Elk River and riding back to Minneapolis.