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
Category: Move
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.
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.
Bicycle-Friendly Road Markings
Cycled past city workers who were busy refreshing bicycle-friendly road surface markings.
Triple Header
A triple header slowly hauled dozens of freight cars as I waited to continue my cycle ride.
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.
Iffy Shortcut
Explored an iffy shortcut in an industrial area of St. Paul. Quickly turned around when I spotted a parked police car.
Random Treehouse
Cycled random alleys, found a treehouse.
Northeast Minneapolis Industrial Profiles
On my cycle ride: northeast Minneapolis industrial profiles.
’Flu Pandemic Orphanage
Explored North Minneapolis by bicycle using a map I’d plotted showing points of interest. This building became an orphanage in January 1919. Some of the first children to stay here had lost both parents in the ‘flu pandemic.