Tag: Twin Cities Gateway
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A Minnesota fall bike/birding hotspot in the Twin Cities Gateway to enjoy
As fall approaches and many of the migratory birds are starting to gather for their departure south on the flyway we wanted to share a few bike/birding hotspots we found in the north Twin Cities Metro Area. While ground-truthing a few bike maps in the Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide we noticed some migratory wildlife haunts perfect…
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Bike races are a big draw to the Festival in the Park, in Mounds View
Mounds View is a great mix of busy and calm where you can ride your bike along creekside trails to visit festivals like the town’s Annual ‘Festival in the Park.’ This two-day jam-packed festival is a great way to wrap up your summer vacation.
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A Twin Cities Gateway bicycle adventure, pre or post your soccer game
Before or after that next soccer game at the National Sports Center, grab the handlebars of a bicycle for a true north Twin Cities Gateway bicycle adventure. Surrounding the soccer fields, in Blaine, MN, the nine communities of the Gateway offer hundreds of miles of paved trail for you and family members to enjoy. Made…
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Last chance to experience track cycle racing in Minnesota, for a while
An exciting sport, this may be the last year for a while, to try or watch track cycle racing in Minnesota. Called “NASCAR on Two Wheels,” the velodrome racing program at the National Sports Center, in Blaine, MN is all about blazing speeds, gravity-defying turns and spectacular crashes making this one of the most awe-inspiring…
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Coon Rapids parks, trails, and 4th of July celebrations
Get your bike ready for some pedaling in Coon Rapids, MN. With miles of bike-friendly roads and paved trails there’s plenty of parks, trails and summer events to visit including a 4th of July Celebration – to make a great bike adventure.
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Bike Pic Mar 18, riding into the Monday morning sun
Riding into the Monday morning sun along the MRT
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Bike Pic Mar 12, fond summer memories with rain on the way
Fond summer memories with rain on the way today
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Bike/Birding hot spots in the Twin Cities Gateway to enjoy
With summer soon upon us, we wanted to share a bike/birding hotspot we discovered to add to your list of Minnesota places to explore. Checking out several bike trails in the north suburbs of the Twin Cities Gateway this summer.
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Anoka is a fun place to take a fall trail ride, especially around Halloween
With many trails rolling in and around Anoka, the charm in this relaxing community is everywhere that you turn. One of nine Twin Cities Gateway communities, Anoka is the Halloween Capital of the World and offers a vast network of bike-friendly roads and trails. A perfect place to begin a ride, this river town is at the confluence…
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Ride your bike to and from Blue Heron Days for a good time
When you’re in Lino Lakes it can feel like you’re smack dab in the middle of northern Minnesota, especially on Blue Heron Days, August 17-19. One of eight Twin Cities Gateway communities, Lino Lakes has the second largest Blue Heron rookery in the state. While visiting here you can pedal along many wide open roads…