The Minnesota Miles Blog
When we roam the state we come across so many things that make Minnesota special. Awesome trails, cool people and great places are what makes us grab the bike, the skis, the paddles or the boots and head outdoors. Read about it here.
Must-Do Bike Rides in 2026
Road, trail, gravel, you name it. Take a look at our list of 2026 must-do bike rides and mark your calendars!
No Summertime Blues
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway that doesn’t require a complicated itinerary or hours behind the wheel, Albert Lea makes a pretty convincing case for itself.
Let St. Cloud Find You
We pretended we had never been, and let the city introduce itself all over again. As it turned out, we had missed a few things along the way.
The Lakeville Life
Lakeville’s 150-mile trail system connects nearly everything in town, making it easy to spend an entire day outside without loading the bikes onto a car rack.
See It From Your Bike Seat
The Trails Team snuck across the border to Iowa and found a community that loves cyclists!
Gear Review: Fogland Backpack By Breakwater Supply
Is there one pack to rule them all? We tested the Fogland 25L waterproof backpack by Breakwater Supply for a year and we think so.
“We Need This”: Midwest Mountain Bike Fest in Minnesota
Organizer Jeff Frane talks about the second annual Midwest Mountain Bike Fest coming to Cuyuna in June.
New Gravel Series Makes Positive Connections
In its inaugural season, the Minnesota Gravel ‘Sota Series kicks off with 13 races.
Back Road Bliss: Four Days of BAM
Each August, a small army of cyclists sets out to experience Minnesota the best way they know how, from the seat of a bicycle.
Finding Minnesota
When opening the front door and stepping outside means starting the countdown on your survival clock, we weigh our leisure time options carefully.
Minnesota Couple’s Bike Seat Patent Helps Riders Stay Comfortable
Jack and Anita Herold’s journey as cycling product entrepreneurs began with a simple sketch.
The Sauk Rapids couple is developing a patented adjustable-width bicycle seat that had its genesis as a napkin drawing.
Northern Minnesota Gravel Ride Guide
Bryan Hansel, award-winning photographer and outdoor educator, published an in-depth guide to gravel riding in Cook County, Minnesota.
Fall Trails in Lyon County
Fall had rolled across southwestern Minnesota, and we found ourselves chasing color in Lyon County.
Fall Escape to Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County in western Minnesota holds a special kind of charm in the fall.
About me
I’m Jan, the publisher of Minnesota Trails Magazine. I’m looking for that one trail, the next ride, a new discovery and other reasons to never sit still in Minnesota.
