As one of the nation's best places to bike, the Twin Cities offers hundreds of miles of bicycle trails. Jonathan Poppele, who has led countless riders on these trails, presents his recommendations for great rides. Take a few favorites, such as the Gateway Trail or the Cedar Lake Regional Trail. And try Jon's unique routes that piece together rail-trails, parks and local trails. The routes are safe and family-friendly, mostly on off-street bike paths. You'll see the sites, experience the culture, and enjoy the wonderful Twin Cities bike scene.

Minnesota, and especially the Twin Cities region, has developed an extensive network of bike paths around its lakes and along rivers. With this latest addition to a well-established series, cyclists have a valuable guide to 25 of the most interesting and scenic of these urban bike paths and country roads. Tours range form 10 to 60 miles in length, from flat and urban to hilly and remote. 26 maps. 20 photos.

Hidden in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, the GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and color photos of one the ride’s features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources. Features: • Detailed maps and directions • Rides that explore the city as well as the surrounding area. • A variety of rides, from 5-mile trail rides to 60-mile destination rides and everything in between • In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards • Interesting facts about each area • Options to create longer or shorter rides

Explore Twin Cities Outdoors offers the details you need to easily find 20 of the area's top outdoor locations and a wide variety of activities, including hiking, biking, and paddling.