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March 14, 2013

Build your own bike, once piece at a time

Minneapolis bike shop caters to bike-life

“We build bikes for transportation, for getting around — an everyday bike,” Morrison said.

It’s all meant to fit a cycling lifestyle, something they accomplish by giving customers a hands on experience.

At Handsome, they walk you through the build of your bike step-by-step — from frame, to handlebars, to drive train, tires, and even the color and decals on the bike.

via WCCO.

February 24, 2013

Minneapolis ponders Greenway street conversion (no cars allowed)

The North Minneapolis Greenway would run 30 blocks north-south.

Gear Junkies:

Imagine if your city street was stripped of its pavement and turned into a bike/pedestrian-friendly “greenway.” Trees, grass, and paths replace pavement and cars whizzing by.

That scenario is being considered in Minneapolis, where the city is working to develop plans to convert a low-traffic street in north Minneapolis to a no-cars-allowed “linear park.”

November 20, 2012

Sabo pedestrian bridge reopens after repairs

(MPR Photo/Alex Kolyer)

City officials say contractors completed structural repairs on the bridge, where support cables broke loose last winter, via Minnesota Public Radio News.

November 19, 2012

New bike trail construction underway in Glendalough State Park

When complete, the trail will consist of an eight-mile loop within the park and a three-mile connection spur to the city of Battle Lake. The trail will pass through woods and prairie and offer views of Annie Battle and Molly Stark lakes, via Alexandria Echo Press.