NOTE: Work-in-progress. Subject to minor changes. Freedom To Move: supporting safe and responsible choices around traffic Given our current transportation that has been largely designed to prioritize motorized traffic, we […]
By Helena Howard and Ilse Griffin “Celebrating the 2024 season of Adult Learn to Ride!” Here are a few photos from this summer’s classes, including group photos of smiling participants […]
Dear Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates Supporters: We are proud to announce the first annual Kato Bike Fall Fest, which will be based at Mount Kato from September 26-28, […]
By Friday Morning Bicycle Group Rider Linda Hanson “It’s cold out!” “I don’t want to get out of bed.” “Maybe I’ll skip the bike ride this morning.” Those were some […]
A hidden gem in an overwhelming catalog of Minnesota gravel ride offerings Easy on paper – challenging when the rubber meets the gravel Anyone who rides gravel events enough knows […]
Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates (GMBWA) and the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) is proud to continue hosting Mankato’s fall destination bike ride this Sunday, October 6th. We are […]
This year Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM), a 4-day supported bicycle ride, returned to the Iron Range of Minnesota to allow riders to pedal through fabulous northwoods scenery, dig into interesting […]
E-news looks best in your inbox – Subscribe today! BikeMN Chapter, Albert Lea Area Cyclists, presents Rock-n-Roll the Lakes Ride Saturday August 10thChoose from 3 different routes from 10, 30 […]
#ICYMI, the League was joined by cycling education experts from Washington, Hawaii, Minnesota, and Alexandria, VA, to explore various policy levers and funding sources that support in-school cycling education for […]
Lyndale Avenue South Reconstruction Survey Hennepin County is reconstructing Lyndale Avenue South with the goal to create an avenue that provides safe access for all users on this popular residential […]
Shingobee Connection Trail – Phase 6 funding securedThe first five phases of the Shingobee Connection Trail, a multiyear project, was completed in2014 linking the State Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trail […]
Here’s what we know about the specifics of the new electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) rebate program for Minnesota.
Courtesy of the Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition e-news Ramsey County 2050 Transportation PlanMonday, June 17, 2:30-4:30pm, Zoom, Active Living Ramsey Communities will have their quarterly meeting with a presentation from […]
Thanks to the efforts of our lobbyists, advocacy committee, staff, members, and community who met with legislators at our Minnesota Walk Bike Summit in February, BikeMN has several wins to […]
BikeMN is excited to announce that we have been chosen as a host site for the MN GreenCorps! Starting this fall, a GreenCorps intern will join our team for an […]
There will be THREE Minnesota Green Corps member positions supporting Safe Routes to School work in Rochester, Minneapolis, and Fergus Falls area in addition to the 55 other positions they have open. […]
May is National Bike Month and we’re so excited to celebrate here in the Twin Cities! Join Move Minnesota for a series of staff-curated group rides intended to elevate the […]
As we end our 2023 season, we’re celebrating another fun and successful year of Walk!Bike!Fun!. Join us as we recap our highlights from 2023! The Walk!Bike!Fun! program encompasses a wide […]
Join people across the world and pledge to ride your bike every day in April, no matter the weather, no matter the distance! Here’s 15 things you can do for the remaining days of 30 Days of Biking!
angela olsonDeputy DirectorMarch, 2024 Cherry Blossoms in full bloom on Capitol Hill From March 19-21 of this year, the League of American Bicyclists held its National Bike Summit at the […]
By Andrea Crouse (they/them or she/her) of Zeigeist andrea@zeitgeistarts.com Thank you to everyone who attended Culture Shift: Making Bike Shops More Gender-Inclusive in the Twin Ports! We’re super grateful for the […]
Jan moved to Rochester in 2016 and has in some way or other been involved with the Rochester cycling community, providing support to fellow riders or simply egging the group […]
All About the Stop as Yield (Safety Stop) By angela olson, Deputy Executive Director and Director of Education I ride my bike nearly every day as a form of commuting, […]
By BikeMN Deputy Director angela olson Riding an ebike can be exhilarating – the speed, the ease, the powerful feeling of the assist. In fact, the first time I rode […]
By BikeMN Education Staff Helena Howard and Ilse Griffin As we end our 2023 season, we’re celebrating another fun and successful year of Adult Learn to Ride. Join us as […]
What’s Different about an Ebike? So What? Legality Know the class of your ebike. Class 1-3 are legal in MN but may be restricted on trails:Class 1 – an […]
BikeMN3745 Minnehaha AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55406 Transit:North-South Bus: 7 Route (every 30 min)East-West Bus: 23 Route (every 30 min)Blue Line Train: 38th Street Station (every 10 min) Bike Parking:Staff all-day: 4 […]
Adults in Bloomington recently completed Adult Learn to Ride classes, where they learned how to ride a bike safely and confidently. Congratulations!
Explore bike camping in the Twin Cities through an interactive and engaging zine just in time for Bike Travel Weekend!
Join the next Founders Series event to celebrate the launch of BikeMN’s new Strategic Initiatives Fund, Pedaling Forward, at Erik’s warehouse on July 25th.
The League of American Bicyclists is honoring the efforts of the five Minnesota communities to build better places for people to bike with Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards.
At a celebration for the passage of the Bill Dooley Bicycle Safety Act, Dorian was recognized for his tireless efforts by fellow advocates.
We are thrilled! Nearly every policy and funding priority BikeMN has had this year is now law thanks to a historic transportation bill.
Hi, my name is Ilse Griffen (they/them) and I am BikeMN’s new Education Assistant!
Last month BikeMN announced that I would be retiring from BikeMN in July this year, but I like to think of it as shifting gears. My plan is to step down from being Executive Director but still be involved in BikeMN’s advocacy work and fundraising.
Hi, my name is Maryellen Saatzer (she/they) and I am BikeMN’s new Membership & Accounting Clerk.
BikeMN Staff Dorian and Maya recently presented to planners, and city and county staff across the Upper Minnesota River Valley. The opportunity to connect with people across the region came about thanks to the work of the Upper Minnesota River Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC), which enable the region to thrive by assisting local units of government.
Howdy! I’m Mel Gonzalez Vazquez (she/hers) and I am thrilled to join BikeMN as the Communications Director.
Check out the latest advocacy update from Dorian Grilley, who testified earlier this week for the Omnibus Transportation Finance and Policy Bills.
Dorian will be the first to tell you that he’s not retiring, he’s shifting his focus! And in celebration of his bike, walk, and rolling legacy and BikeMN’s bright future, we’re creating a photo scrapbook and giving folks an opportunity to send retirement regards to Dorian.
The 2023 National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, was a huge success for BikeMN staff and advocates nationwide.
On a snowy Friday, BikeMN’s angela olson and CJ Lindor presented the Walk! Bike! Fun! (WBF) curriculum training to educators and staff.
BikeMN announced the retirement of their founder and Executive Director, Dorian Grilley in July 2023. BikeMN will co-host a series of events to bring the biking community together to fundraise in support of education and advocacy efforts.
Several bills that BikeMN helped draft and partnered with supporters in the Minnesota Legislature to introduce are moving (or should we say rolling?) at the Capitol!
Bill would lower the cost of e-bikes for all [SAINT PAUL, MN] – Today, Senator Omar Fateh (DFL – Minneapolis) introduced SF 2653, companion legislation to HF 2360 introduced last […]
Today, many area educators participated in curriculum training on extensive lesson plans focused on safe walking and bicycling with the help of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) and their Walk! Bike! Fun! Curriculum.
On February 28, 2023, Natalie Gille will leave her role at the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota as the Greater Minnesota Program Manager.
The Minnesota Bicycling Handbook is now available in Spanish and Somali thanks to support from the Met Council through our Adult Learn to Ride program.
Who are you, and what’s the best way to describe your relationship with bicycling? My name is Chris Chavie and I’ve always loved cycling and that passion was reignited later […]
Join us February 9th at the Minnesota Bike Walk Summit on Capitol Hill to get the answers to this question before and asking your legislators to make that investment. Biking and walking are key strategies for addressing our public health, climate, and community sustainability challenges and you’ll hear from experts and leaders in all those areas.
BikeMN’s virtual Bike Basics class goes over all the essentials you need to know for a happy and safe bike life!
BikeMN held a virtual People Friendly Drivers course to teach motorists safe driving behaviors around people who are walking or biking.
2023 is likely to be a great year for biking and walking in Minnesota. But, we need your support and action to make it a reality.
Mark your calendar for February 9, the 2023 Minnesota Bike Walk Summit! Join people from all over the state to advocate for bike and walk related issues.
We were saddened by the passing last Friday of William “Bill” Dooley, an avid cyclist, transportation options advocate, and dear friend to BikeMN. Bill served on the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota’s board of directors, executive committee, and as the longtime chair of BikeMN’s advocacy committee.
Learn how the Walking College supported the planning and implementation of two pedestrian projects in Bemidji and Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Thief River Falls is Minnesota’s newest Bicycle Friendly Community! Walker and Richfield move up to Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community Awards. Marshall, Edina, and Battle Lake successfully renew their Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community Awards.
My name is Jenna Hawkes, and I am BikeMN’s new communications and advocacy intern! I am excited to use my love of the outdoors to engage with BikeMN’s mission of promoting equitable engagement and enhancing the safety of biking, walking and public transportation.
The sold-out event on November 30, 2022, explored how a mobility justice framework can equip and prepare employers to build, attract, and retain a future-ready and resilient workforce.
BikeMN staff and Board volunteered to prepare and package nutritious meals for immunocompromised clients supported by Open Arms of Minnesota.
We boldly predicted (and then knocked on wood) that 2022 would BikeMN’s best year ever for our bicycle rides. Read more.
Take a look at what the Winter Cycling Congress is and the initiatives they have in place to encourage year-round cycling.
Travel by webinar to the small town of Frazee and celebrate the Heartland Trail!
One-way protected bike paths for Summit Avenue provide more safety at intersections, are easier to implement on Summit Ave, and would be easier to navigate for bicyclists during construction.
Want to be featured in our Meet-A-Member section like Cathy? Just complete the short survey here and tell us your BikeMN story. Tell us something cool about your love of […]
As the sole owner of Camden Cycles, Amanda Dobbs is trying to change the very idea of what a bike shop can be.
A recap of the September Bike Walk Leadership Network Webinar and roundtable discussion with Neil Walker.
Check out five reasons to become a certified bike educator! Empower others in your community to bike safely and confidently.
Learn more about our second BIPOC-led and focused bike education certification training.
Park Tool generously donated tools to BikeMN after a theft earlier this year. We are grateful and eager to get back to work!
We all love to get out and ride our bikes. E-bikes are here to let your desire for adventure flourish, without putting excess strain on your body.
BikeMN and Camden Cycles hosted a free bike repair station and gave away over 75 helmets at the Camden-Webber neighborhood BBQ.
Morsal Azizi, a past participant, graduate, and current volunteer with BikeMN’s Adult Learn to Ride program talked with BikeMN about confidence, community, and learning to ride a bike.
Learn from statewide and local advocates about the Bikeable Community Workshop, and hear from Mahnomen about their experiences.
A peak inside an Adult Learn to Ride Class, with insight from participants who took the course!
All proceeds from Indeed We Can supports BikeMN’s continued education and advocacy initiatives taking place around the state. Join us, drink a pint of some top-notch beer, and feel good about it!
Join BikeMN on our mission to build a healthier, stronger, cleaner, and greener nation by driving less and biking more. Log your trips through the rest of this year and help us roll 2 million miles!
Learn more about the 2021 route and history of racial covenants in Minneapolis to hold your own ride for reparations.
The Hennepin Avenue redesign passed Minneapolis City Council. Tell Mayor Frey to approve the plan today!
Learn from local advocates in Mankato about what it takes to be an effective advocacy and education organization for the region.
Join our Adult Learn to Ride classes with ACER in Brooklyn Park. Participants can earn a free bike after two classes.
Volunteer with BikeMN for Adult Learn to Ride classes this summer.
Learn from the local movers and shakers who put on beloved events in Minneapolis that celebrate community, culture, creativity, and moving by biking, walking, and rolling.
Learn more about the nonprofit Limitless Cycling, bringing outdoor experiences to seniors, community members, and less-abled residents of the St. Croix River Valley area.
A brief look at tandem bike riding and fun routes to ride in Minnesota.
In May, BikeMN held four Adult Learn to Ride classes with over 30 participants. Check out some highlights and opportunities to take a class or volunteer.
I am Litzy Silva Sandoval and BikeMN’s new fundraising intern.
BikeMN, MnDOT, and MDH brought together engineers, planners, school administrators, community leaders, and advocates for bike-friendliness in Mahnomen and WIllmar!
[SAINT PAUL, MN] – Four new Minnesota companies have been recognized as Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Minnesota, the fifth most bicycle-friendly state in […]
I want to state this for the record: The Lake Alice 100 might be my new favorite Minnesota bike ride and I want this best-kept-secret to be a lot less […]
With Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day coming up soon, we’re listing out some tips we’ve learned to make bicycle commuting more fun and comfortable.
A recap of the April Bike Walk Leadership Network webinar, with questions and answers. You can also watch the replay on BikeMN’s YouTube page.
While so many people care deeply and want to help address the problem, the enormity of the challenge can feel dispiriting and disempowering. Riding your bike, walking, rolling, or taking transit offers you a way to make a difference while experiencing your corner of Minnesota in a new way, building new friendships and connections with others, and moving your body in celebration.
BikeMN’s Adult Learn to Ride Program was lucky enough to receive dozens of bikes courtesy of The Recyclery.
BikeMN held our first on-bike Educator Training of the season.
Take a few minutes to send a note to your representatives urging them to support better biking and walking for Minnesota
With a growing demand for e-bikes in Minnesota, the electric bike expo organizer of several events across Europe returned to Minneapolis for the E-bike Challenge. Held at the Convention Center […]
It’s been three years since Bicycle Alliance staff or constituents attended the National Bike Summit in person to participate in workshops, bike rides around the city, and, of course, Lobby […]
Meet Spencer, our Advocacy and Communications Intern
After twelve years at BikeMN, I am filled with gratitude. I moved to Minnesota in 2002 believing that surely there would be a bicycle advocacy organization here. There was not […]
Reflections on serving on the Board from Board member Tom Steen My experience on the Bike MN Board of Directors has been very enjoyable and, in a couple of ways, […]
It’s an unusual year the the Minnesota Legislature. Read our March updates here!
Meet BikeMN’s new Education Director, Angela Olson!
Meet BikeMN’s new Education Associate, Helena Howard!
15 things you can do to during 30 Days of Biking besides just ride your bike!
The BikeMN Higher Education Network is excited to release a webpage as a one-stop-shop for all of your higher education bike content needs!
Want to be featured in our Meet-A-Member section like Luke? Just complete the short survey here and tell us your BikeMN story. Tell us something cool about your love of […]
The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session convened on January 31st and runs to the third week of May. One of the first things on the House Transportation Committee’s agenda was to […]
The 2022 Legislative session began January 31st and is scheduled to end in the latter half of May. BikeMN recently held a 30-minute workshop on getting to know your state legislators. […]
Adam Malmanger was captured riding his bike in Two Harbors, Minnesota, on a -19 degree morning. We asked Adam what gets him pedaling each winter.
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] – Three new Minnesota companies have been recognized as Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Minnesota, the third most bicycle-friendly state in the […]
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter hosted a bike ride that highlighted some of the City’s great new infrastructure on the afternoon of December 31st. The ride was organized by Anthony […]
Roll with Ted on his way to the BikeMN office on one of the most beautiful commutes imaginable! We’ll also share some tips to brave the elements and thrive in […]
The BikeMN team is about to expand more than it ever has! We’re posting four positions that will take our organization to exciting new levels. You can learn more about […]
Still need a gift for the brewery, restaurant lover, or grill master in your life? The Community Alliance App is a brewery and restaurant passport that provides you with discounts […]
We are happy to announce the return of Bikeable Community Workshops, now conducted via a hybrid model! Is your community eager to capture the momentum of the recent bike boom? […]
Featuring more perspectives from local advocates and community members! [MINNEAPOLIS, MN] – Stillwater is Minnesota’s most recent city to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League […]
Stillwater is Minnesota’s most recent city to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), scoring a bronze award. Jackson, Minnesota, moved up in the BFC ranks from bronze to silver, making strides in their bicycle friendliness since they received their bronze award just a few years ago in 2018.
BikeMN Staff created a guide for anyone looking for the perfect gift for someone who bikes!
Explore Tim’s route as he develops a ride template guide for Colleges and Universities in Minnesota!
This TUESDAY (tomorrow) and WEDNESDAY, November 16 and 17, MnDOT is holding a series of webinars to get public feedback on its “Rethinking I-94” proposals. MnDOT is planning to reconstruct […]
By now I’m sure you’ve all heard that Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on November 5th. Thanks to the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), the Safe Routes Partnership, and others it includes unprecedented levels of funding for active transportation and the safety of vulnerable road users, and it represents an important step towards building more livable communities. But, most of the media coverage and news releases have focused on what the IIJA does for roads and bridges, high speed internet, clean drinking water, airports, EV charging, and does and does not do for public transportation and climate change, not biking and walking. So what exactly did happen related to biking and walking?
If you’re able to venture to Saint Paul before the snow flies here is a potential route worth checking out. Saint Paul Parks has built a spiffy new picnic shelter in Lilydale Park. The Saint Paul Classic has gone through Lilydale before and it’s quite a treat for anyone who has never visited.
Welcome Tim Brackett, BikeMN’s newest GreenCorps Member serving for the 2021-22 term.
[SAINT PAUL, MN] – 13 new Minnesota companies have been recognized as Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Minnesota, the third most bicycle-friendly state in […]
Bike to the Future: Retro Events, Art, and Bikes in Holdingford BikeMN held the August Bike Walk Leadership Network Webinar yesterday. The network connects local leaders to share stories and […]
Minnesota became one of 36 states to sign model electric bicycle legislation into law, so what does it mean? E-bikes have only become more popular, increasing in sales nationwide by […]
After nearly six months, BikeMN has completed our latest, and most forward-thinking strategic plan. This plan will guide us through 2026. It builds on more than a decade of successful […]
By: Pam Vruwink Willmar Bikes is a bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group dedicated to making biking and walking fun, safe, and easy for everyone. We are excited to become a […]
by: Dave Jensen For eight years now, residents of west-central MN have been converging upon a small lake located in the heart of Fergus Falls. Known to the locals as Lake […]
This past Saturday, Dorian, and Maya with BikeMN, and Tammy, a League Cycling Instructor, bike rider, and invaluable volunteer with BikeMN headed to Brooklyn Center for the Hmong Community Day […]
Public art is becoming a more popular and effective way of forming communities and giving spaces meaningful identity. Like all art, public art inspires observers to think about their world […]
Fresh from LA Fergus Falls is Going in Circles to Promote Bicycling (Around Lake Alice) BikeMN held the July Bike Walk Leadership Network Webinar. The network connects local leaders to […]
It’s been nearly a decade, but bikemn.org finally has a super new home! Over the last several months, staff and our web team at Windmill Strategy have been working hard […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] — Today, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) recognized Next Day Animations with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award along with River Rider Cycle (Wabasha) and the Willmar […]
Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Sanford Health and the Eagles Club of TRF with a bronze award level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning them a place alongside […]
This year marks the start of a new five year Strategic Plan for BikeMN! We’re excited with where we are headed. Our Strategic Plan Working Group, composed of staff, board, […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] – More people than ever before are riding bicycles in Minnesota. That’s why the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) is rolling out the 2021 edition of the Minnesota […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] –St. Louis Park moves up in the ranks from bronze, the entry-level ranking, to silver with their Bicycle Friendly (BFC) award, and Grand Marais and New Ulm successfully […]
By: Dorian Grilley, Executive Director of BikeMN Things started moving at the Minnesota Capitol with the House Transportation Committee hearing the e-bike rules and regulations update bill, which was introduced by […]
After eight years, Walk! Bike! Fun! has a home of its own! Check out the brand new walkbikefun.org site. It’s the vision that funders MN Safe Routes to School and […]
As tensions continue rising about how to address police use of force and budget issues, the pace at the Capitol is continuing to gain momentum. The Transportation committee chairs in […]
By: Dorian Grilley, Executive Director of BikeMN The Minnesota Legislature is heading toward a special session with no agreement on a state budget and mandatory adjournment scheduled for Monday. That […]
The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota and Our Streets Minneapolis have teamed up to host a panel for the 20th annual Bicycle Film Festival. The festival, which runs from February 26th through […]
This year has been a challenge for everyone, and we recognize that it has impacted some more severely than others. Our small but mighty BikeMN staff has made considerable effort […]
In March of this year, life seemingly shut down in an instant in response to COVID-19. As Spring wore on, Minnesota slowly reopened. Businesses deemed “essential” to everyday life continued […]
In recognition of Indigenous People’s Day and Native American Heritage Month, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) is formally launching its Indigenous Land Acknowledgement. “We have a role to play […]
Covid-19 Road Closures and spotlight the community of Duluth Last week BikeMN held our July Bike Walk Leadership Webinar. The network connects local leaders to share stories and ideas about […]
Over the past few weeks, people across the country and the globe have taken to the streets in protest of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] – Today, Detroit Lakes was awarded for their efforts to build better places for people to bike with a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Award from the League […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] – On Monday, May 25th, George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis. The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota issued the following statement in response: “Our hearts are heavy […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] — Today, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN), along with Minnesota Safe Routes to School and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) released distance learning guides in English, […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] — Today, Cycles for Change (C4C) announced the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) was chosen as the partner organization for 2020 Learn to Ride (LTR) programming. The adult […]
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tim Walz today announced an emergency executive order directing Minnesotans to stay at home starting this Friday, March 27th. We urge everyone […]
By: Dorian Grilley, Executive Director of BikeMN Thanks to the many of you that attended the Minnesota Bike Walk Summit on March 5th. More than 100 of you joined us […]
