Community Bike Ride + Poetry
Presented in partnership with Melanin in Motion
Presented as part of Strib Unbound
Dates & Times:
Sat, April 26, 2025, 8:00 am
Venue: 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Cost: Free with registration
Kick-off Strib Unbound with a community bike ride & poetry!
The Great Northern and Melanin in Motion are excited to invite you to join the Venture Bikes and Slow Roll Crew for a conversationally paced bike ride through North Minneapolis. We will share neighborhood history, information, and stories about this diverse community’s relationship to nature. We’re excited to have you join us on this tour through this beautiful and often overlooked neighborhood.
This is a very special Slow Roll led by the Melanin In Motion Poet Laureate Michael Kleber Diggs. Michael will share his work and his insights throughout the ride.
Time: Rollout is 8:00am
Location: 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Details: The Unbound Slow Roll will begin and end at The Trailhead. This event is free and open to all above 10 years of age. Burleys, tagalongs, and e-bikes are welcome. This is a no-drop ride with full support, all ability levels are welcome. We ask you to bring a tube that fits your bike. We will celebrate the opening of Strib UnBound at the Trailhead, and we invite you to stay after the ride and enjoy a community committed to making the outdoors welcoming to all.
About Strib Unbound
Celebrate the abundant natural resources and recreation opportunities available in Minnesota with Strib Unbound: Outdoor Adventure For All!
Activities include expert presentations with an emphasis on biking, camping, hiking and paddling activities. Attendees can also look forward to camp cooking demos from local chefs, live music, and more.
This event is hosted by The Minnesota Star Tribune. For more information click here.