Mpls. "Nice Ride" - Good 4 What Ails U.

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have been named by Bicycling Magazine as among the best, most bike-friendly urban areas in the country.  From hundreds of miles of velo paths, lanes and trails; to hip and happenin' bike social and cultural events each year; to a high quality, low cost bike rental program called "Nice Ride;" if you like to ride, this is a great place to do it.

Local Business has taken note.

Blue Cross, for instance, underwrites a portion of the Nice Ride program.  And Target Corp. gets into the act with a promotion for looping the lakes (in this case, Lake Calhoun)  -- that is, encouraging visitors and residents alike to stay active and healthy by renting a bike and circumnavigating the lakes.

Bikes aren't likely to be here all winter.  For now, though,  the sun is out, the sky is blue, bike lanes are dry and clear, and there is plenty of looping to be done!