Got to attend the League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit this week in DC on behalf of @bikemn.bsky.social It really had a family reunion vibe…reconnected with old friends, met @wababikelibrary.bsky.social IRL, lobbied on the hill, & protested to protect the 15th St protected bike lane 😍

The Twin Cities lacking an actual bikeshare is maybe the single biggest oversight by the best bike metro in America. It's solvable and would pay for itself many times over.

There's a fantastic new report out by our friends at the Great Plains Institute looking at bikeshare. Our regional history with it. What works. Who it isn't working for well enough. Read our synopsis ⤵️⤵️⤵️ www.bikemn.org/gpi-bikeshar...

UPDATE: Our "E-Moto" bill just passed the MN House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee unanimously!

Our road network is too large to afford without raising taxes. It's larger than we need by every measure. The solution is efficiency and ending the expansion. We are proud to continue to support @ourstreetsmn.org's work on the Fix it First, Fix it Right Bill.

In a legislative session with few transportation bills expected to pass, we are proud to report that our e-moto bill continues to have broad support. This bill would codify e-motos & prevent their dangers from inaccurately being piled onto e-bikes & e-bike users. Read more with this gift link ⤵️⤵️⤵️

April is nearly here. That means #30DaysOfBiking, a personal challenge to bike a lil bit every day of April. The ZERO-DAY kickoff ride happens March 31st, Lynnhurst Park! More info including how to order for mid-route pickup from Lito's can be found at: bikemn.org/events/30-dob-2026-day-zero/

YO. Deadline is APRIL 3rd to nominate someone who is having incredible impact in your bike/walk/roll space:

Loving the warm weather & hitting the trails 🚴 But those sketchy intersection crossings? Often caused by outdated State Aid road standards blocking local govs from fixing them. We're working to change that at the legislature. Learn more about our policy work at ⤵️⤵️⤵️

The roads and trails are drying out and the ice is mostly gone. If you need a permission slip to get to go be outside in this nice weather, please reach out to @amoridesabike.bsky.social. Few are aware that this is a service provided to members of BikeMN. Become one today at bikemn.org/join

A political hopeful biking in street clothes or professional workwear is infinitely less weird than someone jogging in a suit or slacks in a campaign commercial.

"Oofda, this is TERRIBLE." If you've ever crossed a state highway on foot, you know. @mndot.mn.gov is working to fix the outdated processes that got us there in the first place. Learn about their Safe Systems Approach & how you can best leverage it to make YOUR street one that works for everyone!

international institute has been a partner of ours since i started at @bikemn.bsky.social they provide services, education, and opportunities to new immigrants making MN home. with their help we've taught adults the skills to ride bicycles. with your help we can provide them with a donation!

We just launched a limited-edition cycling kit — designed by immigrant artist Rodrigo Bautista — and 100% of proceeds go to the International Institute of Minnesota. Many cultures. One jersey. One Minnesota. Store closes March 23rd. No reprints. 🔗 bikemn.org/WeAreAllMN

very cool opportunity from @bikemn.bsky.social in Richfield, MN — free series of four Learn to Ride classes coming up in May for adults who want to learn how to ride a bike (how to balance, pedal, etc). Series is bilingual, Spanish-English, bikes and helmets provided

This is very good. Policy & other decision makers need to understand this. Not just them; social media 'medical' influencers bring this up all the time--'I would never buy my kid an e-bike, etc etc'. But you'll buy them a car?

“Minnesota’s own study found that as e-bike ridership increases, per-rider crash risk goes down. Restricting e-bikes doesn’t fix the e-moto problem — it just makes the useful thing harder to access.”

Our policy team continues to be hard at work ensuring the future of Minnesota is one with greater transportation freedom and safer streets and trails. Read the latest on our bipartisan work at the legislature! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

It's a beautiful day to be neighborly!

"Every methodologically sound study of U.S. speed camera systems has found reductions in deaths, injuries, crashes and speeds. Not most studies. All of them. Severe and fatal crashes at camera locations drop 19% to 56%. No study found an increase in crash rates."

Auto-enforcement cameras are proven, cost-effective safety tools. Minnesotans deserve the freedom to implement them statewide. Better infrastructure is the long-term fix — but that takes decades. We need solutions that work now. Because speed is always a factor. 🔽 Read our latest policy work ⤵️⤵️⤵️

When people say "but what about the other 9 months of the year when no one will bike" we believe they specifically mean the few days like today. 39 and pouring in MSP 9 inches of wet heavy snow expected in RST A heavy blizzard happening in DLH And to be clear, we are still out biking in this.

Have you crossed the street between intersections before? Us too. Most have. Our state laws should reflect what is safe and normal. It's time to end the archaic and auto-normative rules around 'jaywalking'. Read the latest on our legislative advocacy work ⤵️⤵️⤵️ www.bikemn.org/freedom-to-c...

Folks, it is officially "pack rain pants" season here in Minnesota. We will be updating our profile images accordingly. If you have any hot tips for surviving shoulder-season weather, drop em below ⤵️

State Rep @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social brought her newborn home from the hospital by cargo bike — made possible by years of investment in protected bike infrastructure. When we build for ALL ages & abilities, we make the best transportation choices the easiest choices. What a story to tell someday!

WHO DID THIS??!

Hold the line. Whichever of us removes their studded tires first is responsible for the blizzard in April.

There's a new Youth E-Bike Safety Study from MNDoT and MN DPS. The data does not support new restrictions on e-bikes. The report calls for education, clearer definitions, better infrastructure, & equitable access — work that BikeMN has been leading for years. Read more of our analysis at ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Long term the solution is improved infrastructure design. But for the interim, this technology implementation is saving lives. Proven successes deserve to be expanded. Every community in Minnesota deserves the option to make their streets safer. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

As MN moves into road-construction season, we'll all be seeing street-safety opponents & flawed media coverage paint reconstruction as occurring bc of bike-lanes. That's not how these projects happen. Read our latest to learn more & to arm yourselves with how to best talk about these topics! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

5 days / 4 nights among some of the most beautiful lakes in in the land of 10,000 lakes for under $700. Hope to see you there. #bikemn @bikemn.bsky.social

As MN moves into road-construction season, we'll all be seeing street-safety opponents & flawed media coverage paint reconstruction as occurring bc of bike-lanes. That's not how these projects happen. Read our latest to learn more & to arm yourselves with how to best talk about these topics! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

What are you doing on here? Go ride a bike or go for a stRoll! It is absolutely peak false spring weather out there. Happy Friday!

Mom + Daughter Bike Maintenance Class! Daughters, keep your moms, healthy, active & self reliant. Moms, give your daughters everything they need to keep the bike-matriarchy pedaling! 💜🚲💜 Now together 💜🚲💜 Mar 26th. Longfellow, Minneapolis #BikeSky anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandr...

Did you know that our streets could be safer just by placing traffic signals on the near side of an intersection? Countries around the world with safer streets use this strategy. we should do it here too!

Michael Wojcik of the Bicycle Alliance of MN pointing out unsafe road designs are a statewide problem.

Wojcik: Simple and inexpensive fixes like a raised crosswalk are "largely prohibited by our current MnDOT state aid standards."

🚨🕺 NEAR SIDE SIGNALS🕺 🚨

(Super secret, everyone is invited Bike Party. April 30th. Save the date. Tell your favorite bicycle people. More details soon.) 🎂 🚴 🎉

Did you participate in one of the Alex Pretti Solidarity Rides in Minnesota on January 31st? ➡️ If so, we'd love to know what the rides meant to you? #BikeSky

This snowstorm is a gorgeous part of what makes our state such a beautiful place to live. But clearly, our car forward transportation system is not working well for anyone. Prioritizing other options and placing destinations within safe and convenient distances is the only reasonable path forward.

It's that time of year again. Let’s check in with some of our favorite urbanist advocacy organizations about their goals for this year’s legislative session! Listen on our site or through your podcast platform of choice!

Our team is growing again, this time in the Rochester/Southeast Minnesota region! Know someone who is passionate about connecting communities and increasing healthy mobility for all ages & abilities? Have them head to bikemn.org/hiring for more info! #BikeMN #Statewide #BestState #MobilityForAll

After careful consideration, BikeMN has made the decision not to host our big annual Day on the Hill event during the 2026 Legislative Session.

Officially kicking off our 2026 ride season with super early bird registration for the Med City Meander! Register today to join us on a 15-,25-, or 50-mile meander through Rochester, Minnesota!

I wore my Bike MN socks for our Pittsburgh show the other night, and got a rousing round of applause when I showed them off...solidarity from everywhere!

May the solidarity that brought you out to ride today, fuel you to keep showing up for neighbors in the ways that are most needed.

One of the hardest parts of just getting to a big ride can be just getting there. And will you know anybody when you arrive?! Let's ride there together and ease each other in and arrive with friends to honor Alex and all those harmed and murdered by ICE. This ride will be epic.

With friends from @joyfulridersclub.bsky.social a few of our Twin Cities staff will be doing a Ride-to-the-Ride from Brackett Park to Washburn Fair Oaks Park. Meet @ Brackett ~noon, we'll have some pastries from a local immigrant owned bakery & coffee. @12:30 we'll ride to the main ride event

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BeePrincess Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...