GBCTA participated for the second time in the St. Paul Classic Bike Tour Eco-Fair, a gathering of outdoor and environmental nonprofit displays. More than two thousand bicyclists rode this year, and they and their friends relaxed at the Eco-Fair after the morning ride. Those who stopped to chat were interested in learning more about the trail and future extensions to the Gateway Trail.

Wish you'd taken the ride? Not to worry - there's another great ride coming up in a few weeks. The third annual Twin Cities Bike Tour will take place on Saturday, October 10, with 24-, 32-, or 50-mile options along the Mississippi River in St Paul, the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, and Minnehaha Parkway among the routes. The Tour is organized by the nonprofit BikeMN/Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota and supports their efforts to promote active transportation initiatives across the state. Check it out and register at https://www.bikemn.org/all-events/tcbt/.