Antique & Classic Cars Blog

Just plain cruising in a classic is plenty fun. If any readers want to add a sporting destination, there’s a pro bicycling event with stages at various Minnesota locales this week.

The Great River Energy Bicycle Festival’s Nature Valley Grand Prix (a mouthful, granted) has races in St. Paul (Weds. 6/11; Fri 6/13), Canon Falls (Thurs 6/12), Minneapolis (Fri 6/13), Mankato (Sat 6/14) and Stillwater (Sun 6/15).

If you’ve never watched a professional bicycle race in person, it’s a lot of fun. The race area itself will likely be too congested for much driving, but there’s very pleasant roadway along the river in the Twin Cities and back roads to Canon Falls, Mankato and Stillwater should offer nice miles too.

And hey–how much of an excuse does a person need to cruise around in a classic car?

(photos: Matt Moses)

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