October 4, 2024 20.3 Miles Macalester-Groveland, North End, East Side Spotted in Macalester-Groveland, a fake snake and an unorthodox Halloween showcase. Halloween Bling at 1777 […]
An East Side Craftsman’s Link to the Hill House?
September 25, 202425.5 miles Hamline-Midway, Como, Payne-Phalen The appearance of an enormous metal loon sculpture in the Midway generated a great deal of media coverage […]
Classic American Cars and a Bookstore On Wheels
July 16, 2024 12.6 miles Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Lexington-Hamline, Summit-University (Rondo) Macalester-Groveland One of the most entertaining things about biking around Saint Paul is finding […]
Scooby Doo, Where are You? On the East Side
September 19, 2023 Highland Park, Frogtown, North End, Payne-Phalen, Railroad Island, Dayton’s Bluff, Lowertown, Downtown, West End 30.7 miles The streets of Saint Paul were […]
Colorful Stories Bubbling Up from Old Breweries
A great deal of brewing history remains around the West End. Learn more and meet two of the artists living in the former Schmidt Brewery and tour the stunning buildings known as Schmidt Artist Lofts.
Old Homes, Roadwork and Stuff On Dayton’s Bluff
June 13, 2023 Lexington-Hamline, Cathedral Hill, Downtown, Lowertown, Dayton’s Bluff 22.7 miles Portland Avenue A gorgeous 1940 Plymouth Coupe in the 1100 block of Portland […]
Lost Landmarks Near the Capitol and East Side
May 4, 2023 25.25 miles Macalester-Groveland, West End, Downtown, Capitol Heights, Dayton’s Bluff, East Side Plentiful signs of spring this fine May day, starting on […]
“De-Lyton” In My Time In the North End
Lyton Place is a tranquil tree-lined street with houses that appeared newer than others in the area. This sliver of the North End is a model for saving an old neighborhood in danger of decay.
Dog Nearly Bites Man and Converted Churches On Dayton’s Bluff
September 27, 2021 Downtown, Lowertown, Dayton’s Bluff 20.1 miles The route map of my September 27, 2021 ride. The map is zoomable. A sunny late […]
The Native Street Names On the West Side
September 6, 2021 West Side 18.2 miles The map of the September 6, 2021 ride. The northwest section of the West Side (the Cherokee Park […]