Minneapolis Cycling Events

Active Transportation open house by Recovery Bike Shop and the Bryn Mawr Active Transportation Committee. Bridge closures, highway construction, and other infrastructure changes are coming - find out how to adapt and maintain your sanity.

Time: 1:00-3:00 PM

Location: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (420 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis)

Activities:
- Winter riding tips
- Conversations with MNDoT about detours
- Practice loading your bike on a bus (Metro Transit bus on-site)
- Talk with a local bike shop
- Refreshments & raffle
- Learn about Asphalt Art coming in Spring
- Make bike friends and bus friends!

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVBh7SRjunf/

Free community yoga session at Recovery Bike Shop.

Time: Sundays at 9am (before Coffee Outside at 10am)

Instructor: @Rachel.Cro

Bring your own mat.

"Self care is activism. As a community, as a country, as a species, we still have a long way to go. And wherever we go, we'll get there together."

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5vzxzDu9n/

Gathering and Group ride (no-drop) FTWNB cyclist meet-up. Instagram.

When: Sunday Feb 22, 2026 10:00 AM.

Where: FRGMNT Coffee - St. Anthony Main

Who’s this for: FTW (anyone but cis-men). See this resource from Grease Rag defining FTW.

Are you NOT a cis-man? Do you ride bikes? Any bike? Show up and meet others who also ride bikes!!!

I am looking to create a regularly meeting group to ride bikes in DIFFERENT ways <3 I love exploring dirt as much as I love rush hour pavement. And im tired of doing it alone. maybe you want other endurance riders to train with, maybe you are tired of mountain biking alone, maybe you are new to the city. Maybe you need to vent about being a gender minority in cycling!

You DONT need to ride your bike to this. Weather is barrier, just say hi! Will there be a ride? Yes! Do I know where? Not yet!

TIP your barista.

NO TRANSPHOBIA, NO RACISM, NO TRUMPISM, NO ASSHOLE BEHAVIOUR TOLERATED. Also an anti-ICE space.

Coffee (Outside) by Recovery Bike Shop. This week at Qahwah House!

When: Sunday at 10am

Location: Qahwah House (19th & Central across from the police station)

This is a bike-themed meetup. Not a ride. It's just coffee and hanging out. Bundle up - it's going to be a little colder this weekend, but feel free to spend time INSIDE Qahwah as well.

Qahwah House has been a hub of activity on Central Ave, hosting meetups, training sessions, decompressions and more. This is what community looks like!

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVBh7SRjunf/

Reflective clothing sewing pop-up event to help cyclists stay visible while riding in the dark.

Time: 1-4pm on Tuesday, February 24th

Location: Recovery Bike Shop

How it works: Bring your clothing items you want to add more visibility to (shirts, hats, favorite jeans, jackets, bags, etc.). Sewing happens while you wait! Walk in with your boring pants, walk out with amazing reflective pants.

Cost: $2-15 sliding scale depending on the piece (t-shirt sleeves are cheaper than sweatshirt sleeves, for example). Everything is pretty affordable.

Sewing and skill-sharing by: CJ Jensen (@mplsquiltzaddy)

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUs48tLjqHJ/

Group ride (no-drop) Bonesaw Cycling Collective Winter Tuesday rides. Instagram. Website.

When: Last Tuesday of each month. Meet at 6:45 PM. Meet at 6:45 pm, roll at 7 pm. 

Start and Finish: Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

Distance: typically 10-15 miles. Pace: typically 10-12 mph. 

Our winter ride series starts the last week of November and goes through March! Make sure to dress in layers and bring lights!

Group ride (no-drop) Sociable Cider x Recovery Bike Shop Wednesday social rides. Instagram.

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Every Wednesday year round. Check Recovery Bike Shop's instagram for ride updates, as they occasionally cancel for weather or around holidays. 

Start and Finish: Sociable Cider Werks

Distance: 8-10 miles (~1 hr). Pace: Social, meandering pace. Mechanic supported, free pint of cider at the finish.

Free community yoga session at Recovery Bike Shop.

Time: Thursday evenings at 7:15pm

Instructor: @Rachel.Cro

Bring your own mat.

"Self care is activism. As a community, as a country, as a species, we still have a long way to go. And wherever we go, we'll get there together."

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5vzxzDu9n/

Group ride (no-drop) Behind Bars Fixed gear ride. Instagram.

When: Friday Feb 27, 2026 5:30 PM. Meet at 5:30 PM, roll at 6 PM

Start and Finish: Behind Bars Bicycle Shop 

Distance: Likely ~10 miles. Pace: likely ~12 mph. 

(Fixed gear preferred, and trying to get some footage while we ride)

Mellow cruise through downtown (likely up Hennepin to Loring park, and back down Nicollet mall)

Race (alleycat) No name. Facebook. 

Usually the first Sunday of the month. Sometimes rescheduled to avoid conflicts with other events. 

Manifests typically at 12:45 pm. 

Start: Father Hennepin Bluff Park. Finish: Varies by month.

Group ride (no-drop) Angry Catfish Wednesday social ride. Instagram. Discord. Website.

When: Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 rolling at 6:00 pm. First Wednesday of each month during cold weather months.

Start: Angry Catfish Bicycle Finish: Venn Brewing Company

Distance: ~15 miles. Pace: 12-13 mph.

Bring lights, dress for the weather. Led by: Alex & Adam

Some additional considerations as weather gets colder:
- Dress for the weather, we will ride even when the temperature gets real low. Layers, pogies, and toe warmers are your friends. Ask friends how they layer, experiment and enjoy the thrill of winter riding.
- Ride based on your comfort level - rides will be in the dark and can be icy/snowy. Studded and/or fat tires encouraged in the depths of winter. Lights required.

Led by: Alex & Adam.

See Discord link for ride updates.

Group ride (no-drop) Behind Bars Bicycle Shop Foodie Rides series.

Meet at 6:00 PM, depart at 6:15 PM sharp.

Start: Behind Bars Bicycle Shop
End: Pho Hòa

Distance: 10 miles or less.
Pace: 10-15 mph (depending on conditions, watch for snow and ice).

The route will feature a mixture of city streets and bike paths. These are no-drop rides, meaning we will stay together as a group. Use these rides as an opportunity to connect with community and support local businesses.

Leader: Robin (@robofet)

Rules of the Ride:

• Respect other road and trail users. Give space and an audible signal when passing.
• Communicate with your fellow riders. Call out obstacles, turns, and other trail users.
• Respect each other. No racist, homophobic, transphobic, or disrespectful behavior allowed.
• Be prepared. Bring a helmet, lock, lights, a spare inner tube, and extra clothing.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9pu8QDdC5/

Group ride (no-drop) Behind Bars Bicycle Shop Foodie Rides series.

When: Thursday March 12th, 2026. Meet at 6:00 PM, depart at 6:15 PM sharp.

Start: Behind Bars Bicycle Shop
Finish: Emily's Lebanese Deli

Distance: 10 miles or less. Pace: 10-15 mph (depending on conditions, watch for snow and ice).

The route will feature a mixture of city streets and bike paths. These are no-drop rides, meaning we will stay together as a group. Use these rides as an opportunity to connect with community and support local businesses.

Leader: Robin (@robofet)

Rules of the Ride:
- Respect other road and trail users. Give space and an audible signal when passing.
- Communicate with your fellow riders. Call out obstacles, turns, and other trail users.
- Respect each other. No racist, homophobic, transphobic, or disrespectful behavior allowed.
- Be prepared. Bring a helmet, lock, lights, a spare inner tube, and extra clothing.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9pu8QDdC5/

Group ride (no-drop) Joyful Riders Club Monthly Ride at Fulton Instagram

Second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM. 

Start and Finish: Fulton Beer Taproom

Distance: typically ~1.5 hr of riding. Pace: 8-10 mph. Family friendly, slow-paced party ride. Free beer or NA beverage from Fulton.

Group ride (no-drop) Behind Bars Bicycle Shop Foodie Rides series.

When: Thursday March 19th, 2026. Meet at 6:00 PM, depart at 6:15 PM sharp.

Start: Behind Bars Bicycle Shop, 208 13th Ave NE
Finish: Lowry & Central area (restaurant TBD)

Distance: 10 miles or less. Pace: 10-15 mph (depending on conditions, watch for snow and ice).

The route will feature a mixture of city streets and bike paths. These are no-drop rides, meaning we will stay together as a group. Use these rides as an opportunity to connect with community and support local businesses.

Leader: Robin (@robofet)

Rules of the Ride:
- Respect other road and trail users. Give space and an audible signal when passing.
- Communicate with your fellow riders. Call out obstacles, turns, and other trail users.
- Respect each other. No racist, homophobic, transphobic, or disrespectful behavior allowed.
- Be prepared. Bring a helmet, lock, lights, a spare inner tube, and extra clothing.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9pu8QDdC5/

Utepils Cycling road ride. Facebook. 

Meet at 9:30 am, Roll at 10 am. 

Start: Utepils Brewing

Distance: 30 miles (fast pace) or 15 miles (party pace)

These rides run every Sunday. During warm-weather months they usually run 4-5 pace groups.

Mountain bike camping weekend organized by Midwest Dirt Legion.

When: August 7-9, 2026 (3-day event)

Location: Cuyuna (red dirt trails)

This event is an opportunity for the FTW community to come together and take over the trails for three days. Expect group rides, clinics, camaraderie, swimming, good people, and getting super sendy.

Tickets: Will go on sale in early April.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8uJ_kjz4I/

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