Sunday, May 15

Bike Path Metric

Between yard work, family gatherings, and being busy at work, there hasn't been much time for riding this week.  But I've been looking at maps and planning a fun ride for the near future... a bike path metric.  The Minneapolis/St. Paul area has an extensive network of bike paths and I've always wanted to connect them on a nice long ride.  Ultimately I'd like to create a true century (100 mile) route that is entirely on the local bike paths, but I'll start with a metric (100 km).

I might even throw in some easy dirt/gravel trail, but that'll depend on the river levels.

I'm looking forward to trying this route.  It should make for a nice ride with a good mix of urban and natural sights along the way...
Midtown Greenway Graffiti

View of Downtown Minneapolis from Sabo Bridge

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Minnehaha Falls Park

4 comments:

coastkid said...

that last pic is nice,
enjoying a pint beside a waterfall!

FTMN said...

Thanks CK, that'll be the last stop on my ride. Minnehaha Falls Park has a small seafood restaurant that always has at least 1 or 2 really good beers on tap.

Vito said...

Sea Salt Eatery?? Have yet to try it:(

FTMN said...

Yup, Sea Salt. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the neighborhood. A fried fish sandwich and a Surly beer is pretty tough to beat...