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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
Como Park Animal Hospital (24 hour emergency care): C
It is at the front door, visible from the lobby, under a security camera, well under a huge overhang.
But due to the very close proximity to both walls, you’re only getting one bike locked on here.
New painted bike lanes from the south (Dale)
The seemingly impossible to earn A++
This rating was earned by the community.
Fuck ICE
Bike parking review: Huntington bank stadium for Gopher Football
It’s a B
Nice racks overall. The racks on the ends incorporate the university logo without sacrificing their purpose
Minus points since large sports events should have secure bike corrals
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I actually gasped when I opened this. These are beautiful.
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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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.
It looks like they’d be eligible for a city rack too!
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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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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I’ll try that next time!
(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 📚
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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!
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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I love this, it’s adorable!
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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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.
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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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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.
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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What on earth…
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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.
Heck yeah, work’n smart!
@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+).
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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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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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!
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!
@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.