Luce Line to Medicine Lake

Cycled west out of of Minneapolis on a section of the Luce Line, then around Medicine Lake, my longest ride this year.

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Bridges of Hennepin County

Crossed thirteen Mississippi bridges on a “The Bridges of Hennepin County” cycle ride with a friend. On this bridge, we pushed our bicycles while avoiding eye contact with the locomotive operator

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Wet Stripe Down Back

Lightning crashed overhead while I had a haircut. When the storm let up, I cycled home with a wet stripe down my back.

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Lake Harriet Pit Stop

Our Wednesday tradition: cycle to the Chain of Lakes, stop at Lake Harriet for a breakfast sandwich and coffee, continue along the Minnehaha Creek, then up the Mississippi to home.

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Triple Header

A triple header slowly hauled dozens of freight cars as I waited to continue my cycle ride.

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Bending Rules

There was no one to challenge me, so I hoisted my bike over the rails. In the distance, a railroad service vehicle slowly moved along the track.

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Iffy Shortcut

Explored an iffy shortcut in an industrial area of St. Paul. Quickly turned around when I spotted a parked police car.

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