Rain, sun or snow, Minneapolis cyclists will ride with pride down the bike lanes in any kind of weather. But for some, a single bike isn’t ideal for year-round use. That’s why many of the most devoted bikers have both summer bikes and winter bikes.

Summer and winter bikes are outfitted differently to maximize your riding experience. Let’s dive into what to look for in summer vs winter bikes.

Open Streets Minneapolis, the highly-anticipated event series that closes city streets to motor vehicle traffic, will kick off the 2023 season on June 10, 2023, on East Lake Street. The summer event series promotes livable communities that support cycling, walking, rolling, and other non-motor means of travel and offers unique programming and vendors for an activity-packed day of neighborhood fun.

The 2023 state legislative session is underway in Saint Paul and is scheduled to conclude in May. This session is a critical opportunity to pass legislation that supports a people-first transportation system that prioritizes climate, racial, and economic justice.