For the 1,800 bicyclists who used to travel to southern Minnesota every October to ride the Mankato River Ramble, memories of the picturesque ride endure: Stunning fall colors along the off-road wooded trails. A 40-foot waterfall and energy-boosting homemade snacks (peanut butter-oat balls, bumps on a log) at the Minneopa State Park rest stop. A warm small-town spirit, whatever the fall temps might bring. Best of all, flaky-crust pie from the Rapidan Dam Store (which has reopened in downtown ...| Streets.mn
Figuring out which neighborhood to move to is one of the best ways to induce choice paralysis. There are so many places to choose from, they all seem to have their pros and cons, and the stakes are really high if you choose a place that you end up unhappy with. After I moved two years ago, we recorded a podcast episode comparing my data-driven approach to Tim Marino‘s intuition strategy. Well, I moved again this year, and I had a new spreadsheet in my tool belt this time. I’d like to intr...| Streets.mn
Coasting south on the Bryant Avenue bikeway, riders coming from all directions coalesced with me as we approached the meeting place of Genosack’s second slow-pace ride of the summer. I learned of this ride from a few friends and dear acquaintances who have been participating since the beginning way back in September 2023. If you missed the first three, do not worry. One more official ride is scheduled on Monday, September 8. And if, like last year, the weather is kind, the group might throw...| Streets.mn
