Bike

Bicycles are Built for Commuting

Bikes are affordable, fun, fast, and efficient – good for the planet and great for you, too! Take advantage of Minneapolis’ top-ranking status as a bicycling city, and get active on your way to work while taking in scenic views on some of Minnesota’s most enticing trails and parkways. Not sure how to start? Schedule a no-cost Customized Consultation to talk through bikes, routes, gear, and anything else you’re curious about before hitting the bike path.

Some basics to get you rolling! Visit a bike shop for gear, recommendations and expert tune-ups. You don’t have to spend much to ride.

• Bike – old or new, owned or shared, road or city, geared, fixie or fattie, human-powered or electric, cargo bike or a trike!
• Helmet – fitting comfortably snug and low across your forehead
• Something for cargo – panniers, a basket or a backpack
• Rechargeable headlight and a bright red taillight
• Comfortable clothing and rain gear

No bike? No problem! Minneapolis and neighboring communities are home to plentiful bike resources including bikeshare. With FullCycle, you’ll be rolling sooner rather than later.

Want more guidance to get riding? Check out Bike Anywhere for commute coaching or learning to ride.

Learn tips and tricks for planning your route from Minneapolis residents in the Move Minneapolis webinar “How to Plan Multimodal Trips in the Twin Cities”, with a recap blog post here.

Have kids and want to know how to navigate bike commuting with a family? Check out Move Minneapolis’ “Bike Commuting with a Family” webinar and blog post.

Map your route to work (and play)

• Minneapolis All Ages & Abilities Network bike map
• TrailLink maps of individual Minneapolis trails
• Hennepin County interactive bike map
• Saint Paul interactive bike map
• Saint Paul 2023 City of Saint Paul bike map pdf
• Minnesota state bike map
• Trail detour during construction of Green Line Extension Light Rail Project
• Minnesota Bike Trail Navigator (map aggregator, with tips)
• Map My Ride multi-function app
• Dakota County and other notable trail maps
• Anoka County bike map

Ride Tracking Apps

• Love To Ride
• Ride Amigos
• One Commute

Find secure bike parking

If you’re lucky your employer offers indoor bicycle storage. If not, check out downtown’s secure public bicycle parking. Ramp B offers a FREE Bike & Ride facility that is operated by Metro Transit. The Bike & Ride holds up to fifty bikes in this secure facility. Visit the Bike & Ride page to register.

Seasonal and long-term bike lockers can be rented here, or call the Ramp A office: (612) 343-PARK (7275) [email protected] Metro Transit also rents bike lockers at transit hubs throughout the Twin Cities . Many buildings offer secure bike lockers or rooms. Check with your employer or facilities manager.

Grab a shower

Showers and bathrooms are available to bicyclists in Ramp A and Ramp B on the west end of downtown.

Is your workplace bike friendly?

Employers in the know choose buildings with bicycle amenities, including secure bike racks and storage, overnight lockers and showers. Those without amenities can welcome cyclists by offering subsidies to nearby gyms or by outfitting their restrooms with storage and changing areas. All employers should offer bike benefits that mirror or surpass parking benefits, including breaks on health insurance premiums.