Typewriters and an adding machine; Spectrum Business Systems

The Last Typewriter Restorer In the Twin Cities

A long-outdated office machine is back in fashion thanks in part to an IT company in Como that refurbishes typewriters and unusual lawn ornaments on this ride.

Gene Thompson's dazzlingly green yard.

Where the Grass Really Is Greener

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 […]

Ryde is the next street to the east of Kilburn and off Como Avenue.

Just Ryde’n Around

  August 14, 2015 Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Lexington-Hamline, Como Park 16.2 Miles   Cleveland Avenue, because of its proximity to my house, is the north-south street on which I ride […]

Hidden, but Not Really

June 26, 2015     19.96 miles (but I’m saying 20 miles) Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University, St. Anthony Park, Hamline-Midway   When you mention Summit Avenue, most people think of the eastern part of […]

Stone and Diamonds

August 2, 2014 Lexington-Hamline, Summit-University, Midway, Como 14.5 miles Athletes and sports have played a big part in Saint Paul history. In recent years much of the recognition has gone […]

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.

The Fairest of Them All

August 24, 2013       Hamline, Como Park  15.5 miles Today’s ride is one that I considered for a couple of months. You likely know the Minnesota State Fair is in Falcon […]