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MN High School Cycle League Expands
“Season four, for the MN League is shaping up to be an exciting year,” said Josh Kleve, MN League Director. “Existing teams are expanding, new communities are coming on board and our middle school program is growing steadily. Last year at our first race, we had just over 100 middle school kids registered to race. This year, as of July 12, we are already at 100 registered Middle School racers.”
Hillside race stirs up a little dust between school teams. photo from MN High School Cycling League.
Before Minnesota schools let out for the summer, many new and existing teams held team information meetings to recruit new riders. If you missed a meeting, don’t worry, teams will continue to recruit riders over the summer, even though the pre-summer meetings were very well attended. Or contact the MN League and let them know of your interest.
Click here for teams in Minnesota to date.
The MN League operates on five principles: to be equal, inclusive and to build a strong body, mind and character through cycling. The all-are-welcome philosophy combined with the opportunity for an individual to make an impact supports why the MN league has quickly grown.
Let’s get #MOREKIDSONBIKES.
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Pic of the Day – July 17th, St Cloud – MRT
photos Diane Zeiss
As you consider riding Minnesota’s MRT, here are several photos from the 2012 HaveFunBiking, Mississippi River Trail ride stopping at the Munsinger Garden and Clemens Garden, located on the banks of the Mississippi in bike friendly St. Cloud. A great place to ride and relax.
At the Munsinger Garden and Clemens Garden find the grounds here relaxing before continuing your journey by bike or canoe. photo Diane Xeiss
A perfect place for a picnic lunch as you ride the Mississippi River Trail. photo Diane Zeiss
As you look out from the banks, in the park, you may see a Mallard resting from the heat of a warm summer day. photo Diane Xeiss
New Iowa Bike Map
New Iowa Bicycle Map
Just in time for RAGBRAI, the Iowa DOT’s Map for Bicyclists has arrived. This map shows Iowa roads with color codes for levels of traffic. Get your map at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition booth (next to the beer tent), this Saturday at the RAGBRIA Expo, in Sioux City, IA or you can order a copy at: www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes.
Other fun bicycle Iowa rides to use this new map:
The Gran Fondo – Cedar Valley, August 22
The Gran Gable – Coralville, September 12
Fun, Southside Sprint Crowns Champion on Sunday
The 2015 Southside Sprint celebrates its fifth year running through the streets of Minneapolis, on Sunday, July 19. The largest amateur bike race in Minnesota, races through the neighborhood around 48th Street & Chicago Avenue, South. This is the first year that the race has been designated the Minnesota State Championship.
Kid’s Race at last years Southside Sprint and family event.
The event will include nine individual race categories, the popular Family Dental Clinic Dash Kids Fun Race and the Twin Six Family Fun Zone. Racing starts at 8 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Both junior riders will compete in multiple races throughout the day. More than 250 racers will showcase the speed and skill of Minnesota bike racing in front of an expected crowd of 500+ spectators.
Victory over the finish line at last years Southside Sprint.
Learn To Race? Never raced but wanting to try?
Now is your chance! Sunday morning the event will offer a beginner racing clinic at 7 a.m. Then you can try your new skills in the Southside Sprint’s Bikes & Pieces Citizens Race at 8:45. No experience necessary. Feel the thrill of the race in a safe, friendly environment.
Race info and schedule: SouthsideSprint.com
Pic of the Day – July 16th, Stillwater, MN
Watch me, as I pedal my bike on the road of champions!
Photo taken on the final day of the 2015 North Star Bicycle Festival, at the Park Dental Tour de Kids Race, in Stillwater, MN.
Pic of the Day – July 15th, Mankato, MN
Having Fun riding in and around bike friendly Mankato, over looking the picturesque Minnesota River. Valley.
Pic of the Day – July 14th, Cedar Fall, IA
Helping dad so we can go on the family ride!
With more than 80 miles of paved trails in Iowa’s Cedar Falls area, picture shows bicyclists using one of the new repair stations donated from proceeds raised by the Cedar Valley Cyclists, a local club there.
Pic of the Day – July 13th, Major Taylor
A group of Major Taylor Cycling Club of Minneapolis at the North Star Bicycle Festival, Stillwater, MN celebrating past and present racing events.
Cycling Museum of Minnesota Open House
Photo shot at the North Star Bike Festival, in front of the Cycling Museum of Minnesota (CMM) booth, promoting the open house, July 12th, in Northeast Minneapolis.
Free and open to the pubic, from noon to 6 pm, view vintage bikes on display, while connecting with fellow cycling enthusiast, as the look at the latest additions to the museums collection. The Museum is located on the 2nd floor, above Recovery Bike Shop, at 2504 Central Avenue, Northeast Minneapolis, MN. [Google map]
This Open House coinsides with Open Streets Minneapolis, a community bike event.