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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
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785.0. "Minn/St. Paul bike info wanted" by CARMEL::HARVEY (Jeff Harvey) Tue Jul 19 1988 16:51

I will be attending a conference in Minneapolis/St. Paul Aug. 20 to 25, and 
wanted to get some bicycling info:

	1.  Is the weather reasonable enough to bike at that time of year?
	2.  I'd like to get some recommendations as to where to rent a 
		decent bike for a week (it's impractical to take mine).
	3.  How about some suggestions as to nice places to ride in the
		area?  (looking for about 20 to 60 miles roundtrip...)

Finally, are there any Minnesota bikees out there that would like to get 
together for a ride during that week?

ad<THANKS!>vance,
Jeff Harvey
RPLACA::HARVEY
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785.1BPOV08::ERICKSONFuture&#039;s so bright, I gotta wear shadesTue Jul 19 1988 17:0917
    	I used to LIVE in St. Paul, before I opted for the hustle,
    	bustle, terrible driving, but GOOD JOBs in Massachusetts.
    
    	(1) Weather: Great! By late August the temperature will have
    	    cooled down from the present 80's-90's, so it will be
    	    quite pleasant.
    
    	(2) Rental: In Minneapolis (I assume that's where the convention
    	    is) there are several good bike shops along Hennepin (NORTH
    	    Hennepin, I believe) Avenue. The one that comes to mind
    	    most profoundly is FREEWHEEL BIKE SHOP. There are also some
    	    closer to the chain of lakes (examples: Lake Hennepin, Lake
    	    Calhoun) where the best in-city riding happens.
    
    	(3) Routes: Minneapolis isn't known as the "City of Lakes" for
    	    nuthin'. There is a string of lakes and parks that is 
    	    wonderful, and makes Boston's Fenway district look silly!
785.2More recommendations...CXCAD::NIXDORFOnly a person who risks...is free.Tue Jul 19 1988 23:3412
         I moved to Colorado Springs from St. Paul last November after
    having lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota my whole life.
         The weather in August can range anywhere from pleasant to
    unbearable both in temperature and humidity.  Hope you go there
    during a good week.
         As for recommended routes, the previous reply hit it right
    on the head - go for the lakes.  The Twin Cities are unbelievably
    nice in that respect - within minutes from wherever you might be
    there are beautiful lakes with well lit, wide paths designed for
    bicycle riding around them.
         Let us know how your trip goes,
    	     				Eric
785.31 person left in townNCVAX1::POPPThu Jul 21 1988 14:109
    Well, I guess I'm the only one left here. Yes there are places to
    ride in Mpls/St. Paul. The "LAKES" are nice for "putzing" , looking
    and slow riding. If you want other types give me a call at DTN
    442-2286
    	Bike Rental
    	The Bike Shop	(612)331-3442
    	Cycle Goods	(612)872-7600
    	Open Road	(612)699-2640