Many smaller communities sponsor shorter rides that will help a novice rider decide whether he or she wants to ride longer rides. Shoreview, MN is one of these communities.
Each year toward the end of July the city puts on a bike ride around Shoreview in conjunction with A Slice of Shoreview Days, a nice celebration that will give you something to do after the ride.
The ride has two routes; one of around 8 miles and one of around 25 miles. Riders can choose which route they want to follow according to their time limits and conditioning.
The Tour de Shoreview follows the various and numerous bike trails in Shoreview and offers comfortable, relaxing riding through small prairies and woodlands.
I’m sure other communities throughout the area have similar rides which are a great way to see the local landscape and give you a bit of a push to get out there and ride. Keep an eye out in your area for such rides.
