A local favorite, especially in the summer months, is the 15-mile bike path circling the interconnected Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis: Brownie Lake, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. Separate pedestrian and biking trails create less congestion and more stress-free cycling. Rentals are available at Lake Harriet and Maka Ska.

Stretching from the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River, the world-famous Midtown Greenway is like a bike highway for South Minneapolis. The 5.5-mile former railroad corridor is grade-separated from the street grid, providing barrier-free and traffic-free bicycling. Find an abundance of local eateries and shops on Lake Street, one block south of the Greenway, or connect to the Hiawatha Bike Trail for direct access to U.S. Bank Stadium.

Ride the Twin Cities’ portion of the Mississippi River Trail as it follows the mighty river from North Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul and beyond. Make pit stops for iconic Twin Cities landmarks along the way, such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Minnehaha Falls and historic Fort Snelling.

Minutes from downtown Minneapolis, a wooded oasis for off-road adventures awaits on Theodore Wirth’s 6 miles of intermediate mountain biking trails. The new Trailhead center creates a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, complete with a bike and ski rental shop, locker rooms, strength and conditioning room, and Mill Valley Market restaurant.

The variety in both difficulty and scenery on Lebanon Hills’ 12 miles of singletrack trails make it a top choice for Twin Cities mountain bikers. The suburban park, located in Eagan adjacent to the Minnesota Zoo, invites riders of all skill levels to experience routes that transform from rolling hills to wooded lakeside paths, with new sights around each twist and turn. Give your bike a quick tune-up at the park’s West Trailhead facility, which offers a bike repair station, air pump, maps and more.