Biker

27 photos · 2019–2026

27 photographs tagged Biker, 2019–2026.

Cyclist with bicycle rides past Metro Transit blue test train near Louisiana Avenue station during Green Line Extension testing. — Biker goes through the Cedar Lake Trail tunnel at Louisiana Station as Metro Transit announces June 12, 2027 as opening date for the Green Line Extension.

Cyclists in the protected bike lane on Hennepin Avenue near Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — Bikers rolling down the new Hennepin Avenue bike lanes in Uptown Minneapolis near Lagoon Avenue on a early November 2025 evening. The road had been closed for years as the entire road was rebuilt bringing among other things, the much needed bike lanes. Also shown are people walking in the new sidewalk next to the new bike lanes.

Midtown Greenway Fall Colors November 2025 — Beautiful fall colors on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. This has to be my favorite time of the year!

Dean Parkway and Midtown Greenway Fall Colors — Fall colors on the Midtown Greenway at the Dean Parkway exit. A great time of the year!

Biker on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge over Haiwatha — A cyclist travels across the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle suspension bridge spanning Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. Opened in 2007, the bridge was designed to provide a safe, grade-separated connection for trail users along the Midtown Greenway, avoiding the busy highway and light-rail tracks below.

Richfield Drive and Bde Maka Ska Parkway — Sunset over Bde Maka Ska from 36th Street.

Cyclist rides past The Local restaurant's outdoor patio on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street.

Cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis during evening hours. — A cyclist performs a wheelie on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Multiple cyclists cross the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis at dusk. — Cyclists navigate the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis on the final day of summer 2024.

Cyclists ride along the Midtown Greenway past a mural-covered underpass in Minneapolis. — Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

Cyclist riding on a newly constructed protected bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis during dusk. — A cyclist rides on a newly constructed bike lane along Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Cyclist passes a yellow "Slow Turtle X-ing" sign along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — A temporary "Turtle X-ing" sign is placed along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.

Critical Mass Minneapolis Flyer on the Midtown Greenway — A flyer for Critical Mass on the Midtown Greenway. It was held on July 29, 2023.

Biker under the bridge in Minneapolis — A cyclist rides beneath the Nicollet Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis. This structure, completed in 1961, carries Nicollet Avenue over the BNSF Railway tracks and the adjacent Minnehaha Creek. The bridge's design features a series of concrete arches, a common engineering solution for spanning such routes while allowing for pedestrian and natural passage below. It serves as a vital transportation link in the city, facilitating daily commutes and connecting neighborhoods.

Washburn Water Tower in Minneapolis — The Washburn Water Tower, a prominent landmark in South Minneapolis, is visible above the tree line. Constructed in 1912, this elevated tank was designed to store and distribute water to the surrounding neighborhoods, ensuring consistent water pressure. Its distinctive domed roof and concrete structure are characteristic of early 20th-century water infrastructure.

Bikers crossing bridge during air quality alerts in Minneapolis — Cyclists ride across the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under a sky obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Man and bicyclist on a biking trail with wildfire smoke — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis, a 5.7-mile paved urban trail, was developed on a former railroad corridor. It serves as a vital artery for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting diverse neighborhoods and providing a safe, car-free environment for recreation and commuting. On this day, wildfire smoke from Canada created a hazy atmosphere, impacting air quality and visibility for those using the trail for biking and jogging.

Bikers cross road with hazy skies — Bicyclists navigate the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis under a sky obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile-long trail built on a former railroad corridor, serving as a vital piece of the city's active transportation network. This trail provides a safe and accessible route for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting various neighborhoods and parks across the city. The heavy haze, a result of widespread wildfires, significantly impacted air quality across the Midwest during the summer of 2023, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by urban areas.

Biker in the snow biking around a lake in South Minneapolis — A cyclist navigates a snow-covered path on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis during the season's first snowfall. The park, part of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, is a popular destination for recreation year-round, offering paved paths for walking, running, and cycling. Despite the winter weather, the park remains a vital part of the city's green infrastructure, providing residents with access to nature and opportunities for outdoor activity.

Minneapolis Skyline and 394 from Cedar Lake Trail — The Minneapolis skyline is reflected in a puddle beneath the I-394 highway. This elevated freeway, completed in 1971, was designed to connect downtown Minneapolis with its western suburbs. The Cedar Lake Trail, visible in the background, is a popular multi-use path that runs alongside the highway, offering a unique perspective on the city's infrastructure and natural spaces.

Cyclist on Cedar Lake Trail with Minneapolis downtown skyline in background. — A cyclist rides along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis, with the city's downtown skyline visible in the background.

Cyclists ride the Midtown Greenway bike trail in Minneapolis under haze from Canadian wildfire smoke. — The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile bike and pedestrian corridor built along a former Milwaukee Road rail trench that cuts through south Minneapolis. Completed in phases through the early 2000s, it connects the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River and sees heavy year-round commuter and recreational traffic. In late July 2021, Canadian wildfire smoke drifted into the Twin Cities, pushing regional air quality into unhealthy ranges for several days. The trail's below-grade route runs past the Midtown Greenway Coalition's maintained corridor and remains one of the busiest bike commuter routes in the state.

Cyclists and pedestrians move through downtown Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall, where plywood boards cover ground-floor storefronts. — Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with plywood covers on many ground-floor storefronts in the months after the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020.

Cyclist passing boarded Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — A cyclist rides past a boarded Walgreens storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. Plywood covers the windows and doors, with graffiti reading “EMPTY + BURNED” painted across several panels. The boarding was installed after unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, leaving commercial corridors such as Uptown marked by temporary security measures and damage.

A cyclist rides past boarded-up O'Donovan's Irish Pub on North 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis. — A cyclist rides past O'Donovan's Irish Pub on North 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The pub's windows and doors are boarded over, with handwritten messages including references to George Floyd and calls for justice visible on the plywood. The image was made during the third day of widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis following Floyd's death.

A cyclist rides across snow-covered Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during a heavy snowstorm at night. — South Lyndale Avenue is a major north-south street through Uptown Minneapolis. A cyclist crosses the snow-covered street at a red light during a snowstorm on November 26, 2019.

Cyclist on a snow-covered Uptown Minneapolis street during the November 2019 snowstorm. — Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a snowstorm on November 26, 2019. A cyclist makes their way along a snow-covered Uptown street as parked cars and tree-lined blocks are buried in fresh snow.

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