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    Best of Minnesota 2016: Recreation

    The best races, hikes, trails, workouts, fitness trends and more.

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    Best bike shop: Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar

    A stunning collection of sleek bikes, along with some stylish clothes and downright delicious coffee, lends the Angry Catfish the sort of vibe we want…

    Best mountain bike race: Lutsen 99er

    April 15, 2016
    This amazing race opens with a lactic-acid-inducing 5-mile, 1,000-foot climb. From there it’s into the wild, with dirt, slippery weeds and hidden rocks challenging riders.…

    Best bike brand: A-train Cycles

    April 15, 2016
    Most forms of artwork wouldn’t hold up well to someone jumping on for a ride, but an A-train Cycle made by Alex Cook will send…

    Best relay race: Ragnar Relay Great River

    April 15, 2016
    Relay races add the fun of a team sport to the solitude of competitive running. While there are many shorter relay races, Ragnar Relay Great…

    Best summer swimming: Lake Nokomis

    April 16, 2016
    Casual swimmers can sample the world of a triathlete on select summer weeknights at Lake Nokomis. From June 14 to Aug. 28, Minneapolis will again…

    Best social hub for runners: Mill City Running

    April 15, 2016
    This running specialty store is known as much for its inclusive culture and social events as it is for its boutique service and products. Whether…

    Best hidden-gem running trail: Fort Snelling State Park Trail

    April 15, 2016
    Everyone loves the Chain of Lakes and the Mississippi River trails, but Twin Cities runners sometimes need an escape from the crowds and to get…

    Best weeknight running race: Endless Summer Trail Run Series

    April 15, 2016
    Minnesotans tend to pack their precious summer weekends with excursions and activities. Running races — usually held on Saturdays and Sundays — often clog already…

    Best running trend: Brunch runs

    April 15, 2016
    Let’s be honest, food and exercise have always been best friends. But rather than slinking off to gobble down an energy bar or mushy peanut…
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