Commuters throughout the Twin Cities will be ditching their cars Thursday to take part in Bike Walk to Work Day. The event encourages Minnesotans to walk or bike a commute that they would normally make in a car. The day’s festivities are part of Walk Bike Week, which includes events throughout the city. Tomorrow’s festivities will be celebrated at at REI Bloomington, Hennepin County Government Plaza and Rice Park or at other locations that participants choose to register. Register or get more information by visiting BikeWalkWeek.org
Other upcoming events listed on the website include:
- Saturday June 11: Yoga on the Greenway! Whether you’re a yoga expert or have never taken a class, enjoy a beautiful ride along the Midtown Greenway and join us for our very first Yoga on the Greenway class, taught by Core Power’s Certified Yoga Teacher, Nisreen Dawan. Class starts at 10:30 and refreshments will be provided. Register for Yoga on the Greenway here.
- Saturday June 11: Please join us for the Riverlake Greenway Grand Opening Celebration! There will be family friendly events and activities planned along the entire bicycle boulevard from the Mississippi River to Lake Harriet. Click for more details.
- Sunday June 12: Minneapolis Open Streets celebration. The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition is hosting this first-ever event, in which more than two miles of Lyndale Avenue South will be opened for walking and bicycling without the presence of motorized vehicles.
- Sunday June 12: Bike Walk to the Ballgame! Join your fellow cyclists as we bike over to the new Target Field and watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Texas Rangers. Sponsored by OptumHealth, Minnesota Twins, and ABC Ramps. Game starts at 1:10 pm. More information.
- Sunday June 12: Bike Walk to the Saints game! To all baseball loving bicyclists, The Saints are happy to host Bike to the Ballpark Day at Midway Stadium when the Saints take on the Gary Railcats. Anyone who straps on their helmet and rides to the ballpark can purchase a special $13 ticket package at the box office that includes an outfield reserved ticket to the game, a hot dog and soda voucher and a Saints hat! Game starts at 1:05 pm.
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