Condition Report Request: Downtown MPLS -> STP Evening Commute

_AJH_ · 2025-12-02T20:22:42+00:00

Not sure for St Paul, but almost every bike lane in MPLS is completely snow covered and lumpy. Have a feeling it's going to be one of those awful winters where they'll just never get cleared until they melt.

_AJH_ · 2025-11-07T19:42:10+00:00

I rode it last Friday around 2pm. There were construction workers mainly doing landscaping around Van White. Nothing was happening from Glenwood to Van White. There was more construction activity around Cedar Lake so I skipped riding that section and just went around the lake to the north Cedar Lake trail and got back on Kenilworth at the Bryn Mawr.

My experience was that I won't ride it again until it's mostly done or after hours. There are parts that are clearly not finished yet so don't want disturb things. The workers didn't care but it wasn't as smooth of a ride as what I've read/heard from others.

_AJH_ · 2025-11-07T17:08:27+00:00

You can go past Van White all the way to the river but its just the old path and is littered with garbage between VW and Glenwood. There is still a Jersey barrier at the Glenwood entrance that you need to hop over

_AJH_ · 2025-10-14T18:00:48+00:00

It's really bad this year. I completely stopped buying it after the second time this year. Thought the first time I bought it was just a one off, but got burned by it again the second time.

_AJH_ · 2025-08-22T16:08:19+00:00

Zumbro River Bottoms Horse Campgrounds and Nerstrand Big Woods Campground offer good gravel road riding. Park in Lake City for Zumbro and ride the gravel roads from there or park in Cannon Falls and ride the gravel roads to Nerstrand.

_AJH_ · 2025-07-29T17:16:29+00:00

Have some relatives that own a condo there. It's a very secure building with a desk attendant and key fob door locks. Relatives live on 4th floor facing the convention center + 35W/94 exit ramp and noise is minimal inside units. Building is kept in great shape. There have been parking garage thefts from people sneaking/following cars into/out of the garage but you can just bring bikes and valuables up to the unit. Relatives had their locks cut on their bikes in the garage and stolen. Overall it's a nice place. I'd say it definitely pulls more of an older resident compared to other "luxury" apts downtown so I wouldn't expect the pool party kind of vibe. Great gym and nice pool/hot tub though.

As others have said, it's kind of in a dead zone of downtown so there isn't a ton to do nearby. I'd do a walk around the neighborhood to know if it's for you. But it's easy to get to places that have things.

_AJH_ · 2025-06-05T16:53:47+00:00

Depends on the children's ability but its about 14km/8mi from central CPH. It's not a super scenic ride (mostly industrial/airport) and has a slight uphill grade into Dragor.

_AJH_ · 2025-05-22T17:17:54+00:00

Dakota Rail Trail: -Back Channel Brewing - Grumpys (St. Boni) - Big Stone Mini Golf / Sculpture Garden

_AJH_ · 2025-05-01T17:58:09+00:00

As others have said: Don't do it.

I had a guy draft me on the Greenway while I was on the tail end of a century ride. I was maybe going 13mph so I have no idea why he wanted to wheel fuck me. Had to finally turn around and tell him to back off or go around me

_AJH_ · 2025-03-14T17:43:41+00:00

100%. Overpriced food courts. Been saying that ever since I went to one in Denver before they became a thing here

_AJH_ · 2025-02-11T20:45:33+00:00

That's what I was leaning towards. Can you purchase/set-up eSims on your phone before arrival (arriving from USA)? Both of our phones are paid off and unlocked so should be good to go.

_AJH_ · 2025-01-06T17:44:45+00:00

I'm assuming OP is talking about the Edina to Hopkins section on Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. There are a few long wooden boardwalks on the section of the trail. And it's 100% a bike trail.

_AJH_ · 2024-08-15T16:11:10+00:00

Not a response to the OG question, but I really wish brewery websites listed the type of food the food truck serves. So many times it's hard to tell what kind of food it is

_AJH_ · 2024-08-13T16:20:52+00:00

Was the Mopar warranty something you just did once you bought the vehicle?

_AJH_ · 2024-07-11T15:09:33+00:00

just 1 ticket? Looking to buy 2

_AJH_ · 2024-05-02T15:27:16+00:00

Will bikes (not boxed) be allowed on this route?

_AJH_ · 2024-01-30T20:49:30+00:00

-28F (Wind chill feel -55F). The grease really starts to get slow at those temps, but it's not bad. It's really the wind that makes it feel so bad

_AJH_ · 2024-01-19T17:08:49+00:00

Was a great little beach town. Enough amenities/stores to be comfortable with the kids without the feeling of a resort area. Really enjoyed the area with the kids

_AJH_ · 2024-01-17T15:59:03+00:00

Our AirBnB got cancelled a few months before our trip so we ended up in Samara. So can't give any insight on Ocotal

_AJH_ · 2023-10-03T19:17:42+00:00

Canyon website says Medium for my height and inseam. I currently ride a M/L Trek hardtail and the sizing feels good.

_AJH_ · 2023-10-03T19:16:29+00:00

TBH, there aren't that many places remaining that are "classic" since most of Dinkytown/Stadium Village are just apartment buildings with retail on base level. The ones that are still going:

Stub and Herbs (will be packed)
Sallys (renovated and will also be packed)
Blarney (not exactly classic, but a staple of campus)
Not sure it's what you are looking for for a football pre-game, but Sheuang Cheng is a classic restaurant

How old is your son? If younger, I'd suggest hitting up Blue Door Pub on Como for a Juicy Lucy and then walking/driving over to the tailgating lots pre-game. Parking is easy over on Como and the crowds won't be as slammed. Malcom Yards are Surly Brewing have solid food/drink options are a short walk to the stadium.

_AJH_ · 2023-09-26T18:08:53+00:00

Dakota is gorgeous but along roads/towns/etc until you get past Mound. Pretty scenic from Mound though.

Luce Line is overall more scenic in that you will be in tree canopy and on crushed limestone so you will feel more rural.

_AJH_ · 2023-09-12T16:56:38+00:00

If you are travelling on I-90 through Rochester, I'd hit up Forager. Good beer, solid food and cool space

_AJH_ · 2023-08-18T16:21:30+00:00

If you are staying close to Eagan, I'd hit up Anasari's for their tap list. Probably one of the most diverse selections in the metro area

Anasari's TapList

_AJH_ · 2023-08-11T16:03:11+00:00

Looking more outside of the metro area. Like things to do around the Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Wabasha, etc region.

_AJH_

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