May 13, 2025 17 Miles Macalester-Groveland, Little Bohemia (West End,) Downtown, Lowertown, Crocus Hill Macalester-Groveland Little Bohemia (part of the West End) Downtown Continuing toward Downtown, I skirted Irvine Park […]
The Thousand-Piece Outdoor Art Display On Robie Street
On the ride on July 6, 2024, the West Side hills, reflecting on a long-gone factory and a woman who turned her frustrations during COVID into a delightful thousand-piece outdoor display of metal art.
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.
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 the corner of Warwick Street […]
A Look at the Coolest Garage In Saint Paul
Garages serve many utilitarian purposes. One Highland Park couple have a garage that does so much more including serving as a neighborhood hangout, restaurant, bar and workshop.
Victoria Park Revisited
October 1, 2016 Highland Park, West End (West 7th) 16 miles Rather than ride the Samuel Morgan Trail that parallels Shepard Road, I slipped into the tranquil Crosby Farm Regional […]
Totem Town Trek
September 7, 2015 34.5 Miles West End, Downtown, Dayton’s Bluff, Battle Creek, Highwood Hills A long ride to the eastern reaches of Saint Paul, which started with some quick stops, […]
Making Peter Piper Jealous
June 21, 2015 – Macalester-Groveland, West End/West 7th, West Side – 14.7 miles Today is the summer solstice, one of my favorite days, mainly because it’s the longest day […]
On the Way to Jail
June 16, 2015 – Highland Park, West End/West 7th, Downtown – 16.2 miles It was fabulous to be back on my bike. First, it had been almost two months since […]
More Discoveries Around the Airport
Friday, October 24, 2014 19 miles Macalester-Groveland, West End, Downtown, West Side Halloween is but a week away and there were some creative decorations displayed on today’s jaunt. The […]