Willmar Bikes

10/29/2025

Yes, excellent planning on the trailhead! 👏👏

Ever wonder how traffic calming, zoning updates, or park improvements happen? It all starts with planning. 🏙️
Here’s a look at one recent project that’s improving daily life in Willmar! 🌳🚴‍♀️

Planning isn’t just about maps and meetings — it’s about making our community better every day. 💡

At the Glacial Lakes State Trailhead, located near the Civic Center, you’ll now find:
✨ A new solar-powered green restroom that conserves water and energy
🏕️ A covered shelter with a sharp peaked roof, steel supports, and plenty of picnic space
🚗 Expanded parking and fresh landscaping to welcome visitors

These upgrades were made possible through a $187,500 Minnesota DNR grant (with local match), for a total investment of about $250,000.

The trailhead connects to both the Willmar Trail and Eagle Lake Trail, making it the perfect starting point for walkers, bikers, and families enjoying the outdoors. 🌞

A great example of how thoughtful planning and collaboration help create spaces that bring our community together. ❤️

10/24/2025

🚴 🍃 🚴‍♀️ 🍁 🚴‍♂️ 🍂

10/21/2025

Such incredible generosity 🥰 Thank you to the WACF for supporting bike safety efforts in our community!

10/02/2025

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With our support, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed October to be Pedestrian Safety Month!

Now more than ever it is imperative that transportation planning prioritize designs that work for everyone, especially those outside of cars. Spaces that are hostile to people moving under their own power are hostile to commerce, to health, and to community connection.

As the season shifts us into the darker months of Autumn and beyond, take extra care while driving - opt for other modes whenever possible, and consider using this time of year to discuss with neighbors how your street can be made safer for everyone to get around on (including little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes.)

There are great resources available like the AARP Walk/Roll Audit toolkit that can guide you on what to bring to community leaders.

We're at a 40 year high for pedestrian deaths as a result of traffic violence and roadways that prioritize vehicle speed. We have the tools and resources to change that and make Minnesota a beacon of mobility equity for the rest of the country.

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09/30/2025

Agreed! Fall is a great time for biking in MN 🍃🍁🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Here’s a new blog post from HaveFunBiking with some trail suggestions in the northern part of the state 👇

It's no surprise that Minnesota's peak riding time is autumn. Here are some of Minnesota's northern trails to enjoy the peak colors of fall.

09/29/2025

PLEASE fill out the survey TODAY if you have biked in Willmar this year!

Tell us about bicycling in your community!

09/26/2025

A beautiful weekend forecast, who’s heading out in the trail?
Saturday ☀️, high 72°, 💨 2-13 mph
Sunday ☀️, high 77°, 💨 2-11 mph

09/25/2025

What a beautiful day it was to celebrate the trailhead improvements!

09/23/2025

Time to celebrate!

Explore Willmar Lakes Area Mid-Minnesota Development Commission CentraCare - Willmar Kandiyohi County Public Health City of Willmar, Minnesota Minnesota State Parks and Trails Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota WRAC TV - Willmar Regional Access Channels West Central Tribune Lakeland Media LLC Rick's Cycling and Sport Center

Please join us for the Trailhead Open House Wednesday, Sept 24 from 3-5pm with a ribbon cutting at 4pm.

09/22/2025

First ride of the autumnal season ☀️🍁🍂🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

***Tuesday's 6:00 unofficial ride route***
Meet at the lot west of Mel's, same as we have (mostly) been doing this season, at 6:00 with helmets and lights.

We'll head North on the trail, then west on 132nd Av NE. From there we'll head south on County road 9 SE to the Willmar trailhead so those who haven't seen it can see the new construction there (fancy). Then ride the trail back to Spicer for just under 18 miles for the evening.

I try to get us off the road and/or finishing with the sun to our back to keep us safe, but there are only so many paved routes from Spicer. Suggestions for recommended autumn routes will be gladly accepted!

09/19/2025

💥 IMPORTANT UPDATE > please read below!

🚴‍♀️🚫 Important Update 🚫🚴‍♂️
Due to very wet conditions and the potential for more rain, the Mayor’s Bike Ride has been CANCELLED.

The safety of all riders and participants is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. 💙

We look forward to seeing you at next year's event!
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