Minnesota By Bike
Types of Bikes – Buying Guide – Theft Prevention and Recovery
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What kind of bike do I need, where do I get one, and how do I keep it safe?
In the land of 10,000 lakes it can feel like there are 10,000 different kinds of bikes and styles of riding. Don’t fret too much though, there are many bikes that serve a variety of biking needs. On this page you can read about the six types of bikes we highlighted, where to buy or rent one, and how to protect your bike from theft.
With 1000s of miles of paved trails, crushed limestone rails to trails, mountain bike trails, gravel routes and more to be discovered all over the state, Minnesota biking has something to offer riders of every age, ability and skill level all year long!
6 Types of Bikes to cruise, explore, commute, shred, and more!
Let’s take a little dive into some of the types of bikes you’ll see out there and why you might want one of each.Learn More
Bike Buying/Renting Cheat Sheet
Now that you’ve decided what kind of bike/s you want where should you get one? Learn More
Theft Prevention & Recovery
Bicycle theft is an unfortunate reality. Between 2017 and 2019, there were 5,000 reported bike thefts in Minneapolis alone! Read on for some helpful tips about how to avoid losing your bike to thieves.Learn More