Category: Move

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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Navigating by US Presidents

Every week I look forward to cycling adventures with my friend, Dave, not least because he’s a better navigator than me. He also knows his presidents, which is helpful when we explore Northeast Minneapolis. Minneapolis streets are in alphabetical or numerical order, except when they’re not. Notably, Northeast Minneapolis streets are in presidential chronological order.… Continue reading Navigating by US Presidents

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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