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Benefiting BikeMN, two fall bike rides creates a doubleheader of fun

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by Russ Lowthian, HaveFunBiking.com

If you haven’t finalized plans for your #NextBikeAdventure consider another Minnesota doubleheader this fall. First, the Saint Paul Bicycle Classic this Sunday, Sept 8th. Then the Mankato River Ramble on Sunday, Oct 6th. Both day-of bike touring events, each benefits the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) offering several route options to fit your style of riding at each.

A Minnesota doubleheader of fall rides

First, the Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour

Ready for the first of two great Minnesota fall rides?

In the Twin Cities, thousands of people will enjoy traffic-free cycling on the scenic parkways of Saint Paul. It’s the 25th annual Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour. The biking event is Sunday, September 8th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ride participants can choose from bike routes of 15, 30, or 45 miles.

Breathing new life into the Minnesota oldest bike ride, that has connected families and friends for decades, moves to Shakopee, MN, Sunday, July 15.

Fun for everyone, the St Paul Bike Classic

Organizer report the rest stops along each route will provide panoramic views, live music, delicious baked goods, tasty beverages, and fresh organic fruit. The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour is presented by AARP. Proceeds benefit the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, a nonprofit focused on state-wide bicycle advocacy and education. To learn more or to register, click here.

The Mankato River Ramble

The whole family will like the scenery along the Minnesota River Valley.

The whole family will like the scenery along the Minnesota River Valley.

 

Tasty treats, like the pie stop, makes the ride extra delicious.

Tasty treats, like the pie stop, can make the ride extra delicious.

 

About the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN)

BikeMN is working to make Minnesota a state where bicycling is a safe, easy, fun and cool choice for everyone. The mission of BikeMN is to provide leadership and a unified voice for bicycle education, advocacy and efforts to make Minnesota more bicycle-friendly so that more people will ride bicycles more often. More at www.bikemn.org.

About Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates (GMBWA)

GMBWA encourages individuals and families to walk and bike as part of a healthy lifestyle. Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates work with city, county and state governments, businesses and non-governmental organizations to improve the community’s infrastructure and opportunities for walking and biking. The ride began in 2011, thousands of dollars of profits from the Ramble have gone into signs, outdoor kiosks, and mountain bike trail construction, and other improvements in the Mankato area.

See more of what the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is up to

Check out their latest monthly newsletter of workshops, classes, and other fun events the money raised at these bike rides supports. For their BikeMN mission statement check Here.

The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour, in its 23rd year, spotlights several of the scenic parks and parkways St Paul with rover riding along.

Bike Pic Sept 11, even rover had fun on the Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour

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The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour, in its 23rd year, spotlights several of the scenic parks and here we found rover riding along on the annual ride. This is a St Paul family-friendly tradition that took place yesterday with thousands of riders enjoying the scenic parkways.

What better way to continue your summer fun and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends in one of Minnesota’s HaveFunBiking Destinations.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘Saint Paul Classic’ of the Day  

We are now rolling into our 10th year as a bike tourism media. As we pedal forward our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike and have fun while we highlight all the unforgettable places for you to ride. As we continue to showcase more places to have fun, we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. Enjoy the information and stories we have posted as you scroll through.

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As we continue to encourage more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your #NextBikeAdventure – Also, check out the MN Bike Guide, now mobile friendly, as we enter into our 8th year of producing this hand information booklet full of maps.

Remember, bookmark HaveFunBiking.com on your cell phone and find your next adventure at your fingertips! Please share our pics with your friends and don’t forget to smile. We may be around the corner with one of our cameras ready to document your next cameo apperance while you are riding and having fun. You could be in one of our next Pic’s of the Day.

Have a great day!