Hop on your bike and experience Minneapolis parks in a new way with Cycle the Summer events!
Once again this summer, you can check out some FREE family fun with Cycle the Summer, hosted by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board!
Events include:
Mechanics 101
Need some bike maintenance know-how? Roll into one of these open-house bike repair events, where you can ask questions, use tools and get general information about taking care of your bike.
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- Wednesday, June 15 from 4 – 8 pm: The Mall Park
- Wednesday, June 29 from 4 – 8 pm: Water Works Pavilion
- Wednesday, July 20 from 4 -8 pm: Lake Harriet Park Bandshell
- Wednesday, August 3 from 4 – 8 pm: Lake Nokomis Community Center
- Wednesday, August 17 from 4 – 8 pm: Victory Memorial Drive
Cycling 101
Youth learn to ride safely with a bike rodeo staffed by Minneapolis Park Police, while bike mechanics teach basic maintenance and repair skills. BMX demos and a Big Air Show put the awe in an awesome experience! This program is free, but registration is encouraged.
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- Wednesday, June 22 from 4 – 6 pm: The Trailhead parking lot
- Wednesday, July 13 from 4 – 6 pm: Perkins Hill Park
- Wednesday, July 27 from 4 – 6 pm: Lake Nokomis Community Center parking lot
- Wednesday, August 10 from 4 – 6 pm: Matthews Recreation Center parking lot
There’s also a Passport Program in which you scan QR codes at various Minneapolis parks, as well as an End of the Summer Party planned for August 26 at Lake Nokomis Main Beach parking lot.
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