Twin Cities Bike Parking Review
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Reviews of local bike parking to help inform riders and hopefully encourage improvement. To help enhance this resource, tag-submissions are encouraged. A+ to F on utility, accessibility (space, etc), security, adequate volume. *picture required
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Bike Parking Review: MN Orchestra
The treble clef bike racks are an A+ in my book. They fit perfectly with the location, there are a handful of them, and there are plenty of places on each rack to lock, making them usable with any bike.
🎼🚲
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The treble clef bike racks are an A+ in my book. They fit perfectly with the location, there are a handful of them, and there are plenty of places on each rack to lock, making them usable with any bike.
🎼🚲
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Bike Parking Review: MN Orchestra
The treble clef bike racks are an A+ in my book. They fit perfectly with the location, there are a handful of them, and there are plenty of places on each rack to lock, making them usable with any bike.
🎼🚲
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social
The treble clef bike racks are an A+ in my book. They fit perfectly with the location, there are a handful of them, and there are plenty of places on each rack to lock, making them usable with any bike.
🎼🚲
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Menards Saint Paul: C+
When you need some weather stripping and an intimate piano performance, you get front door parking under an overhang in case of precipitation. The utility, on the other hand, I don’t know what to call this. Hope for an open end spot.
When you need some weather stripping and an intimate piano performance, you get front door parking under an overhang in case of precipitation. The utility, on the other hand, I don’t know what to call this. Hope for an open end spot.
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Menards Saint Paul: C+
When you need some weather stripping and an intimate piano performance, you get front door parking under an overhang in case of precipitation. The utility, on the other hand, I don’t know what to call this. Hope for an open end spot.
When you need some weather stripping and an intimate piano performance, you get front door parking under an overhang in case of precipitation. The utility, on the other hand, I don’t know what to call this. Hope for an open end spot.
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Review: Caydence Records & Coffee, Payne Avenue, St. Paul.
D
How hipster is this shop; yet the best parking for your custom fixie is a gas meter out of sight of the cafe windows? (There’s also a parking sign around the corner, so close room for three bikes total.)
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D
How hipster is this shop; yet the best parking for your custom fixie is a gas meter out of sight of the cafe windows? (There’s also a parking sign around the corner, so close room for three bikes total.)
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November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Review: Caydence Records & Coffee, Payne Avenue, St. Paul.
D
How hipster is this shop; yet the best parking for your custom fixie is a gas meter out of sight of the cafe windows? (There’s also a parking sign around the corner, so close room for three bikes total.)
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D
How hipster is this shop; yet the best parking for your custom fixie is a gas meter out of sight of the cafe windows? (There’s also a parking sign around the corner, so close room for three bikes total.)
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Bike Parking Review at Open Book/Milkweed: A
There are four custom locks with multiple spots to lock to. Design fits the space (the other locks say write, create, and explore)
*i walked here so I don’t have a bike to lock
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There are four custom locks with multiple spots to lock to. Design fits the space (the other locks say write, create, and explore)
*i walked here so I don’t have a bike to lock
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November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Bike Parking Review at Open Book/Milkweed: A
There are four custom locks with multiple spots to lock to. Design fits the space (the other locks say write, create, and explore)
*i walked here so I don’t have a bike to lock
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There are four custom locks with multiple spots to lock to. Design fits the space (the other locks say write, create, and explore)
*i walked here so I don’t have a bike to lock
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(A second opinion rating! Because there are no rules here.) Merriam Park Library: C+
The racks are about 3 inches too close to the brick wall and I always have to lift my bike into position, which is a struggle with a heavier e-bike. But I love their books and roll-by drop off 📚
The racks are about 3 inches too close to the brick wall and I always have to lift my bike into position, which is a struggle with a heavier e-bike. But I love their books and roll-by drop off 📚
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
(A second opinion rating! Because there are no rules here.) Merriam Park Library: C+
The racks are about 3 inches too close to the brick wall and I always have to lift my bike into position, which is a struggle with a heavier e-bike. But I love their books and roll-by drop off 📚
The racks are about 3 inches too close to the brick wall and I always have to lift my bike into position, which is a struggle with a heavier e-bike. But I love their books and roll-by drop off 📚
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Urban Growler, St. Paul.
B+
Plenty of well spaced n-racks. Could be more. Could have non-weedy plants below.
We have to get the word out about all this bike parking - you don’t need to come in your #Cybertruck!
Urban Growler, St. Paul.
B+
Plenty of well spaced n-racks. Could be more. Could have non-weedy plants below.
We have to get the word out about all this bike parking - you don’t need to come in your #Cybertruck!
October 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Urban Growler, St. Paul.
B+
Plenty of well spaced n-racks. Could be more. Could have non-weedy plants below.
We have to get the word out about all this bike parking - you don’t need to come in your #Cybertruck!
Urban Growler, St. Paul.
B+
Plenty of well spaced n-racks. Could be more. Could have non-weedy plants below.
We have to get the word out about all this bike parking - you don’t need to come in your #Cybertruck!
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Tangletown: A
A solid rack that’s easy to lock to. I like that it doesn’t just say tangletown. You’re gonna have to figure it out by the T and the tangles. There are plenty of racks to use at Diamond Lake and Nicollet
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A solid rack that’s easy to lock to. I like that it doesn’t just say tangletown. You’re gonna have to figure it out by the T and the tangles. There are plenty of racks to use at Diamond Lake and Nicollet
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October 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tangletown: A
A solid rack that’s easy to lock to. I like that it doesn’t just say tangletown. You’re gonna have to figure it out by the T and the tangles. There are plenty of racks to use at Diamond Lake and Nicollet
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A solid rack that’s easy to lock to. I like that it doesn’t just say tangletown. You’re gonna have to figure it out by the T and the tangles. There are plenty of racks to use at Diamond Lake and Nicollet
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Highland Park: A+
Great design with a local landmark, plenty of places to lock with whatever kind of lock you use, and it’s angled so even a cargo bike won’t be blocking the sidewalk
10/10 no notes
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Great design with a local landmark, plenty of places to lock with whatever kind of lock you use, and it’s angled so even a cargo bike won’t be blocking the sidewalk
10/10 no notes
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October 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Highland Park: A+
Great design with a local landmark, plenty of places to lock with whatever kind of lock you use, and it’s angled so even a cargo bike won’t be blocking the sidewalk
10/10 no notes
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Great design with a local landmark, plenty of places to lock with whatever kind of lock you use, and it’s angled so even a cargo bike won’t be blocking the sidewalk
10/10 no notes
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This seems like the kind of event the @tcbikeparking.bsky.social community should know about. I’ll be there.
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
@cyclehoop.bsky.social and Oonee are hosting a secure bike parking presentation & Q&A (w/ optional group ride beforehand).
Wed, Oct 22 6:30-8pm at Fulton
(& optional group ride beforehand)
@cyclehoop.bsky.social and Oonee are hosting a secure bike parking presentation & Q&A (w/ optional group ride beforehand).
Wed, Oct 22 6:30-8pm at Fulton
(& optional group ride beforehand)
October 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This seems like the kind of event the @tcbikeparking.bsky.social community should know about. I’ll be there.
Lunds & Byerly’s Ford Pkwy: A-
Good space and utility for all bike types, at the front door, never at capacity. But I feel like they could have easily placed these inside the parking garage for more security and weather protection.
Good space and utility for all bike types, at the front door, never at capacity. But I feel like they could have easily placed these inside the parking garage for more security and weather protection.
October 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Lunds & Byerly’s Ford Pkwy: A-
Good space and utility for all bike types, at the front door, never at capacity. But I feel like they could have easily placed these inside the parking garage for more security and weather protection.
Good space and utility for all bike types, at the front door, never at capacity. But I feel like they could have easily placed these inside the parking garage for more security and weather protection.
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Nokomis Cycle: A-
It’s a nice rack and the design is fun because when I see the bike rack shaped like a bike and the sign that says Nokomis cycle I know that I am at a bike shop
A- because the design includes a few spots that would be dangerous to lock to
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It’s a nice rack and the design is fun because when I see the bike rack shaped like a bike and the sign that says Nokomis cycle I know that I am at a bike shop
A- because the design includes a few spots that would be dangerous to lock to
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October 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nokomis Cycle: A-
It’s a nice rack and the design is fun because when I see the bike rack shaped like a bike and the sign that says Nokomis cycle I know that I am at a bike shop
A- because the design includes a few spots that would be dangerous to lock to
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It’s a nice rack and the design is fun because when I see the bike rack shaped like a bike and the sign that says Nokomis cycle I know that I am at a bike shop
A- because the design includes a few spots that would be dangerous to lock to
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Bakken Museum bike racks, South Side.
A-, functional, solid bike racks with enough space for cargo bikes! Gap between sidewalk and bike rack concrete is a little exciting with a heavy cargo bikes.
Museum staff say there are more racks in the parking lot.
Bakken Museum bike racks, South Side.
A-, functional, solid bike racks with enough space for cargo bikes! Gap between sidewalk and bike rack concrete is a little exciting with a heavy cargo bikes.
Museum staff say there are more racks in the parking lot.
October 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Bakken Museum bike racks, South Side.
A-, functional, solid bike racks with enough space for cargo bikes! Gap between sidewalk and bike rack concrete is a little exciting with a heavy cargo bikes.
Museum staff say there are more racks in the parking lot.
Bakken Museum bike racks, South Side.
A-, functional, solid bike racks with enough space for cargo bikes! Gap between sidewalk and bike rack concrete is a little exciting with a heavy cargo bikes.
Museum staff say there are more racks in the parking lot.
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Functionality isn’t great, but this bike parking outside Modern Times is among my fav bc I like the visual (cars put in their place as decorative bike parking).
B- overall
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B- overall
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October 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Functionality isn’t great, but this bike parking outside Modern Times is among my fav bc I like the visual (cars put in their place as decorative bike parking).
B- overall
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B- overall
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Pure Lowry Apartments: D-
Even if I wanted to lift up my cargo bike to lock up there, the platform isn't wide enough for it to fit.
Pure Lowry Apartments: D-
Even if I wanted to lift up my cargo bike to lock up there, the platform isn't wide enough for it to fit.
Biked with my kid to a store on Lyndale. Drivers were honking and yelling so we rode on the sidewalk like outlaws.
The only bike parking? On top of a curb. Totally accessible. We locked to a railing instead.
But hey, no need for changes, right? Lyndale’s perfectly fine.
#LivableLyndale
The only bike parking? On top of a curb. Totally accessible. We locked to a railing instead.
But hey, no need for changes, right? Lyndale’s perfectly fine.
#LivableLyndale
October 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Pure Lowry Apartments: D-
Even if I wanted to lift up my cargo bike to lock up there, the platform isn't wide enough for it to fit.
Pure Lowry Apartments: D-
Even if I wanted to lift up my cargo bike to lock up there, the platform isn't wide enough for it to fit.
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@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Grainger #499 on Plato Blvd in St Paul. B-? A+?
You can lock to the handicap signs outside and feel quite secure about it (B-) or you can roll right in through the automatic door for easy loading, and no one will bat an eye (A+).
You can lock to the handicap signs outside and feel quite secure about it (B-) or you can roll right in through the automatic door for easy loading, and no one will bat an eye (A+).
October 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Grainger #499 on Plato Blvd in St Paul. B-? A+?
You can lock to the handicap signs outside and feel quite secure about it (B-) or you can roll right in through the automatic door for easy loading, and no one will bat an eye (A+).
You can lock to the handicap signs outside and feel quite secure about it (B-) or you can roll right in through the automatic door for easy loading, and no one will bat an eye (A+).
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Hamburgesas El Gordo
Standish/Ericson Bike Racks: B
Fine rack, boring design. They serve their purpose but the design doesn’t do much for me. I like the bird I guess. There are a handful of these at 42nd and Cedar.
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Standish/Ericson Bike Racks: B
Fine rack, boring design. They serve their purpose but the design doesn’t do much for me. I like the bird I guess. There are a handful of these at 42nd and Cedar.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hamburgesas El Gordo
Standish/Ericson Bike Racks: B
Fine rack, boring design. They serve their purpose but the design doesn’t do much for me. I like the bird I guess. There are a handful of these at 42nd and Cedar.
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Standish/Ericson Bike Racks: B
Fine rack, boring design. They serve their purpose but the design doesn’t do much for me. I like the bird I guess. There are a handful of these at 42nd and Cedar.
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Lito’s Burritos/Souptown Bike Racks: B
They do the job but they don’t really stand out among the funky custom racks. Easy to lock to with any kind of lock and there are plenty of racks in the area.
I can’t wait for this place to open 🌯Break the curse!
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They do the job but they don’t really stand out among the funky custom racks. Easy to lock to with any kind of lock and there are plenty of racks in the area.
I can’t wait for this place to open 🌯Break the curse!
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October 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Lito’s Burritos/Souptown Bike Racks: B
They do the job but they don’t really stand out among the funky custom racks. Easy to lock to with any kind of lock and there are plenty of racks in the area.
I can’t wait for this place to open 🌯Break the curse!
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social
They do the job but they don’t really stand out among the funky custom racks. Easy to lock to with any kind of lock and there are plenty of racks in the area.
I can’t wait for this place to open 🌯Break the curse!
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social
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Bryant Lake Bowl: A
Super cool bike rack! You can lock to either the pins or the bowling ball. It’s right outside the window and patio so you can keep eyes on your bike while you eat. The only negative would be space, the one bike here takes up most of one side of the rack.
Bike rack art!
Super cool bike rack! You can lock to either the pins or the bowling ball. It’s right outside the window and patio so you can keep eyes on your bike while you eat. The only negative would be space, the one bike here takes up most of one side of the rack.
Bike rack art!
October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Bryant Lake Bowl: A
Super cool bike rack! You can lock to either the pins or the bowling ball. It’s right outside the window and patio so you can keep eyes on your bike while you eat. The only negative would be space, the one bike here takes up most of one side of the rack.
Bike rack art!
Super cool bike rack! You can lock to either the pins or the bowling ball. It’s right outside the window and patio so you can keep eyes on your bike while you eat. The only negative would be space, the one bike here takes up most of one side of the rack.
Bike rack art!
Saint Paul License Bureau- Transfer Rd. (F) I couldn’t even find a gas meter so I had to disrespect this piece of art. There are parking signs you could use if you love risk. But this is the fastest service you’ll ever find!
October 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Saint Paul License Bureau- Transfer Rd. (F) I couldn’t even find a gas meter so I had to disrespect this piece of art. There are parking signs you could use if you love risk. But this is the fastest service you’ll ever find!
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@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Merriam Park Public Library (SPPL). Grade: A. Separated from the street, space for bikes on either side of your own, enough of it, well trafficked. I’m even tempted to give it a “+” for the e-bait-bike that’s locked by cable, but that feels cruel.
October 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Merriam Park Public Library (SPPL). Grade: A. Separated from the street, space for bikes on either side of your own, enough of it, well trafficked. I’m even tempted to give it a “+” for the e-bait-bike that’s locked by cable, but that feels cruel.
Chuck & Don’s Ford Pkwy (D) but the employees are awesome and have always let me roll inside. Best outside option is around the corner at Allina’s front door (B) only one rack, cargo friendly, with regular foot traffic. There are good racks across the lot (C) but it’s a ghost town there, zero eyes.
October 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Chuck & Don’s Ford Pkwy (D) but the employees are awesome and have always let me roll inside. Best outside option is around the corner at Allina’s front door (B) only one rack, cargo friendly, with regular foot traffic. There are good racks across the lot (C) but it’s a ghost town there, zero eyes.
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Hmong Villiage. Rating: D
No bike racks that I could find. This rickety stop sign on the landscaping rock was a poor substitute. At least there was space to park and a solid bike trail connection close by.
Hmong Villiage. Rating: D
No bike racks that I could find. This rickety stop sign on the landscaping rock was a poor substitute. At least there was space to park and a solid bike trail connection close by.
October 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Hmong Villiage. Rating: D
No bike racks that I could find. This rickety stop sign on the landscaping rock was a poor substitute. At least there was space to park and a solid bike trail connection close by.
Hmong Villiage. Rating: D
No bike racks that I could find. This rickety stop sign on the landscaping rock was a poor substitute. At least there was space to park and a solid bike trail connection close by.
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An excellent pdf to reference on parking design:
www.apbp.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
An excellent pdf to reference on parking design:
Bandana Square: “A” for the East side entrance. Right next to the entrance, tons of space both around and between each rack to accommodate cargo bikes (front loader may need to back in). I’ve never seen them close to full. And the shape offers options.
October 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Bandana Square: “A” for the East side entrance. Right next to the entrance, tons of space both around and between each rack to accommodate cargo bikes (front loader may need to back in). I’ve never seen them close to full. And the shape offers options.
Free bike racks for Saint Paul businesses: www.stpaul.gov/departments/...
50% Reimbursed bike racks for Minneapolis businesses: www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-arou...
Plus more great info in each link.
50% Reimbursed bike racks for Minneapolis businesses: www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-arou...
Plus more great info in each link.
October 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Free bike racks for Saint Paul businesses: www.stpaul.gov/departments/...
50% Reimbursed bike racks for Minneapolis businesses: www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-arou...
Plus more great info in each link.
50% Reimbursed bike racks for Minneapolis businesses: www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-arou...
Plus more great info in each link.