Resources

Here's a list of some useful bicycling resources in the Twin Cities. If you have others to add, please send them to kevin@mccyclomaniacs.us.

Guidelines for a Safe and Enjoyable Ride

Parents or other responsible adults are expected to accompany their kids on the rides to maintain adequate supervision and safety.

• Wear a helmet.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Dress appropriately for the weather & bring a change of clothes or additional layers if you expect the weather to change or have activities such as swimming planned.
• Wear close-toed shoes with a stiff sole.
• Bring water.
• Bring a high-energy snack in case you run out of steam.
• Bring money or a GoTo card for the bus and/or a phone number to call for a ride in case you need it.
• Make sure your bike is functioning properly & bring a spare tube (tire liners can prevent flats almost entirely).
• Know the Minnesota bicycle laws.
• And... did we mention... WEAR A HELMET!

Government Information

See the City of Minneapolis bicycling home page for great information about bicycling in the city. Be sure to check out the Bike and Stroll Minneapolis page for rides, walks, and classes March-August 2012. They include specific rides for families plus rides for adults and seniors.

• Hennepin County - Bicycle Planning and maps.
  
• Metropolitan Council - Bikeway Maps
• Minneapolis - maps and information about bicycling in Minneapolis. Be sure to check out the Bicycling 101 section to learn the rules of the road.
• Minnesota Department of Transportation - Bicycling in Minnesota
• St. Paul - Bicycle Maps
  

Bicycling Resources

• Balance Fitness offers a Youth Road Cycling program.
• Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
• Bike Walk Twin Cities
• Cycle Twin Cities
• Cyclopath Geowiki (find routes)
• Futurebound Bikes
• Green Light Ride
• Hiawatha Bicycling Club
• Minneapolis Bike Love
• Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists
• Nice Ride Minnesota
• Sibley Bike Depot
• Transit for Livable Communities
• Twin Cities Bicycling Club
• Twin Cities Greenways Initiative
• University of Minnesota Biking
• The Bicycle Garage: A Guide For Bike Riders
• Biking to the Parks, Playgrounds and Around Town: All About Cycling

Bike Shops

• Calhoun Cycle
• Erik's Bike Shop
• Flanders Brothers
• Freewheel Bike (on the Greenway Trail!)
• Penn Cycle
• Sunrise Cyclery
• The Alt
• Tommy T's Cyclery
• Re-Cycle
• REI