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Mountain Bike In The City: Duluth’s New Trail Of Dreams

In an ambitious project, the city of Duluth, Minn., is about to open more than 50 miles of hand-cut mountain biking trails.

Written by Bjorn Christianson October 21, 2015

Alleycat: Urban Street Bike Race Marks 10 Years

As alleycat bike races go, the All City Championships holds sway as one of the biggest events in the U.S.

Written by Bjorn Christianson July 14, 2015

Bike Art Show ARTCRANK Shifts Gears in 2015

ARTCRANK started in 2007, held in the small gallery. Today it’s an international art phenomenon.

Written by Bjorn Christianson June 04, 2015

Founder Of World-Famous Gravel Race ‘Almanzo 100’ Hands Off Event

Chris Skogen, founder of the Almanzo 100, handed off the race to the Spring Valley, Minn., tourism committee, a town that has hosted the event…

Written by Bjorn Christianson May 08, 2015

Custom Frame-Builder ‘Peacock Groove’ Moves Into Bike Parts

Minneapolis-based Peacock Groove moves into territory most often handled by mass manufacturers in Asia.

Written by Bjorn Christianson April 30, 2015

Made In Minneapolis: Trash Bags’ Mega Messenger Pack

This made-for-messengers backpack can fit 16 pizzas or nine catering trays. It offers more than 8,000 cubic inches of storage space.

Written by Bjorn Christianson April 23, 2015

Annual Weirdness At ‘Stupor Bowl’ Alleycat Bike Race

A tradition that exemplifies the hardiness (and weirdness) of both Minnesotans and the bicycle-messenger community, Stupor Bowl returned to the streets of Minneapolis last weekend.

Written by Bjorn Christianson February 05, 2015

thelowfive

Mountain Bike In The City: Duluth’s New Trail Of Dreams

Alleycat: Urban Street Bike Race Marks 10 Years

Bike Art Show ARTCRANK Shifts Gears in 2015

Founder Of World-Famous Gravel Race ‘Almanzo 100’ Hands Off Event

Custom Frame-Builder ‘Peacock Groove’ Moves Into Bike Parts

Made In Minneapolis: Trash Bags’ Mega Messenger Pack

Annual Weirdness At ‘Stupor Bowl’ Alleycat Bike Race

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