June 5, 2016 Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University/Rondo, North End, Como 19 miles This ride featured significant stops in five neighborhoods. First, Highland Park where I spotted what strikes me as […]
It Looks Like the Suburbs
September 25, 2015 Macalester-Groveland, Rondo (Lexington-Hamline), Frogtown 14.8 Miles I may be a bit of an anomaly as a bike rider because I am also a “car guy.” What I […]
I Thought I Heard Goats
Saturday, September 27, 2014 Frogtown, Como, Highland Park 13.77 miles The stunning September weather continued for another weekend, bringing enough sun and warmth to almost blot out thoughts of putting […]
What I “Lafond” on Blair
Sunday, August 24, 2014 Mac-Groveland, Hamline-Midway, Frogtown (Thomas Dale) 15.5 miles My irrational fascination with manhole covers prompted the first stop of today’s ride barely two block after starting. This […]
Bopping Around the Midway
June 22, 2014 10 miles Merriam Park, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway The variety and number of happenings in Saint Paul are nearly boundless. I’m not talking about the big events, the ones […]
Charles, Churches and Culture-part 2
In the second part of this ride, a look at one of Saint Paul’s cultural treasures, the Hmongtown Market on Como Avenue.
Charles, Churches and Culture-part 1
May 24, 2014 17.9 miles Macalester-Groveland, Lexington-Hamline, Frogtown, North End Houses of worship flourish in Saint Paul. My rides have taken me past large, traditional church buildings with cross-topped […]
National Night (Rain) Out
August 6, 2013 Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Hamline-Midway 10.4 miles It was a delightful start to National Night Out, mostly sunny with the temperature in the mid-80s. However, uncertainty hung […]