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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 22/09/2026

There's also this unique German electric trike for $3,000. Very affordable for an electric bakfiets! Downside is that it's pretty far from Minneapolis (Mahtomedi).

Side photo of the Chike electric trike with 2 kids inside, parked next to a playground

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 18/09/2026

Hell yeah, cargo bikes are the best! I recently went on a cargo bike date night with my partner in the box. Lots of fun! Lots of smiles!

My partner Jason takes a selfie of the 3 of us from the box of our cargo bike while I'm riding the cargo bike and my BIL Sammy is on Jason's e-bike next to us.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 15/09/2026

Second, you don't have to deal with the parking lot at all! Take the back road (Cedar Lake Rd has a sidewalk level bike path and Zenith is just a painted lane but it's super low traffic so it's fine) and avoid the parking lot completely. It's much nicer.

A screenshot of an aerial view map of the area with the path I take to avoid the horrendous parking lot traced with an orange line.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 15/09/2026

I took my new cargo bike to the St Louis Park Costco recently! And there was a 36 pack of Dr Pepper at the bottom (for my BIL).

Photo of a red and black cargo bike full of stuff from Costco locked up at the bike racks at Costco. There's a ramp around the corner you can bike through to avoid the parking lot.

Too view photo of a red and black cargo bike full of stuff from Costco locked up at the bike racks at Costco.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 06/08/2026

Is it going to be an e-bike? I really hope it's an e-bike.

A screenshot of the Ford website's page on the Fathom. "A New Era of Electric Arrives in 2027" and there's a photo of a guy on a bike next to a large body of water.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 07/07/2026

Due to some pretty extreme burnout, I'm taking a break from Bluesky and Instagram for awhile. If you want to reach me, you can text me or send me a message on signal or discord if you have my info, or email me at regina.burstein@proton.me if you don't yet have my info.

My calico cat is sitting on my green couch like a human

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 05/07/2026

Lol at the super pink rainbow in my backyard!

Pink rainbow in a pretty dark blue sky over a backyard with string lights

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 01/07/2026

Why yes I am taking the Green Line for one stop to pick up my lunch because walking down University Ave is extremely unpleasant.

Photo taken of a light rail station with the Minnesota Capitol visible in the background and blue skies with pretty white clouds

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 30/06/2026

Lol, my "popular with friends" feed

Screenshot of my bluesky feed with 4 consecutive jokes about the "we hebben een serieus probleem" meme

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 29/06/2026

The City did just apply for regional solicitation money to close some of those gaps!

Map showing the locations of the regional solicitation project applications, which include Lake St west of Hennepin, Bryant north of Lake, 28th St west of Lyndale, and Lyndale north of Franklin.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 27/06/2026

I've carried some really large and heavy things on my Azor! It can definitely handle a lot.

Dutch e-bike loaded up with 4 large bags of soil, 2 in the milk crate on the front rack and 2 more on the rear rack.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 26/06/2026

Happy #NewBikeDay to me! Well, new to me. It's a Linus Dutchi 7i and it's as close to a Dutch bike as I can easily find secondhand in the US.

Upright green bike standing next to a garage with a basket in front and a wood box on the rear rack

Other side of the upright green bike standing next to a garage with a basket in front and a wood box on the rear rack

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 24/06/2026

Hearing rumors that the @wedge.live cat tour is sold out. Not that anyone NEEDS a ticket to walk around the neighborhood. I'm curious what the registration limit was.

Screenshot of the humantix event page for the Wedge LIVE Cat Tour showing that the free tickets are sold out

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 11/06/2026

Hey Minneapolis and St Paul friends. I've been checking marketplace but maybe I'll have better luck here. I'm looking to buy a classic Dutch bike, or as close to one as possible. Ideally something like this Gazelle step-through. 5-8 internal gears, fenders, drum or disc brakes, & a Dynamo hub.

Black Gazelle step-through omafiets bike with fenders, chain guard, coat guard, rear rack, front and rear Dynamo lights, frame lock, and swept back handlebars.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 09/06/2026

I saw it at Open Streets in front of Baba's on Sunday!

Photo of the MCBL Bunch cargo bike locked to a pole on the sidewalk outside of a restaurant with an outdoor patio.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 05/06/2026

I picked up a marketplace dresser for my BIL. This was ridiculously easy with the cargo bike. I just put it in the box with a tarp thing underneath. I know this qualifies for #CarryShitOlympics but I can definitely do better.

A red and black cargo bike parked on the street and there's a tall thin dresser inside the cargo box.

A red and black cargo bike parked on the street and there's a tall thin dresser inside the cargo box (front angle).

First person view of the dresser inside a cargo bike from behind the handlebars.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 04/06/2026

Oh hey, I have a photo for that one. Early November 2025.

Big pickup truck illegally parked in a bike lane that goes through a newly built curb bumpout

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 04/06/2026

Yeah that would just unnecessarily lengthen my trip. Looks like there's going to be a new bike connection (construction happening next year) via Wabasha > St Peter over the highway > 12th St. Also then continuing along Rice St. stpaul.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...

Screenshot of map with blue lines showing Capitol City Bikeway extension projects happening soon.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 02/06/2026

Turns out traffic evaporation is a real thing! As of 2023, the most recent publicly available data, daily motor vehicle traffic is just under 20k on the north side and 16k on the south side of the project corridor. The 30k number is on the north side in 2019.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 26/05/2026

I transported one of these a few days ago and didn't have to tie it down but then again it's not very big and fit in the box easily. It might be extra challenging to haul something that can't at least partially fit in the box because it has high walls and then the weight would be too high.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 26/05/2026

E-bike summer is here. Importantly, it's my first cargo bike summer! (Kickoff for Music in the Parks at the Harriet Bandshell)

I'm standing with my red Trek cargo e-bike while my brother in law is in the cargo box in front with a bunch of picnic supplies.

Different angle of the first photo. I'm standing with my red Trek cargo e-bike while my brother in law is in the cargo box in front with a bunch of picnic supplies. In the background are a bunch of people at the Lake Harriet Bandshell.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 26/05/2026

I love how many people get to the Music in the Parks events at the Harriet Bandshell by bike! I wish it was just as normal and "acceptable" (maybe even encouraged?) to get to all other Minneapolis events and destinations by bike, especially when the weather is nice.

A view of the Harriet Bandshell from where I'm sitting far back on a hill. A bunch of people are hanging out on blankets and lawn chairs, watching a band play in the Bandshell. Many bikes are visible (and even more outside of the photo).

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 24/05/2026

Saturday evening, just hangin' with the boys.

A white and black dog lays on a chair, chewing a chew treat. A grey cat is laying on a grey ottoman with his head hanging off the side.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 23/05/2026

I got a haircut and I also just finished riding the Med City Meander in Rochester! My new hair matches my Perennial shirt, lol.

Photo of a white femme person with short black and green hair wearing a black and green shirt with a loon on it.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 20/05/2026

Uptown Association: Hennepin is closed! Uptown is dead! -less people go to businesses on Hennepin- UA: Why would the bike lanes do this to Uptown?

Putting a stick in your own bicycle meme. 3 panels: riding with stick, putting stick in bike wheel, falling off the bike.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 14/05/2026

My first time locking this bike outside and of course I forgot the correct bike lock key (I have so many now 🥲) so thankfully @lauragmitchell.com was able to lock both of our cargo bikes together outside of the YMCA where we attended a rooftop happy hour.

Two cargo bikes with big front buckets are parked next to each other on a sidewalk next to a tall building in downtown Minneapolis

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 13/05/2026

Happy New Bike Day to me (technically yesterday)! Bluesky, meet my new cargo bike! I picked it up from Freewheel in Minneapolis last night. It's a Trek Fetch+4 and this thing is a BEAST. #NBD #NewBikeDay

A red and black cargo bike with a large cargo box in the front is parked on a trail next to a park

A red and black cargo bike with a large cargo box in the front is parked on a gravel path in a park. Tall older buildings can be seen in the background.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 07/05/2026

I've been reading a bunch of reviews and watching videos about the bike and it seems like the weight and maneuverability is the biggest issue. On the other hand, $5k for a bike with these specs feels like a steal to me.

Image of Trek Fetch+ 4 electric cargo bike with a red frame and large black cargo box in the front.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 30/04/2026

Despite the fact that Hennepin County literally has a policy (Complete and Green Streets Policy) that says they're supposed to prioritize people, bikes, and transit above cars! www.hennepincounty.gov/-/media/henn...

Graphic showing an upside down triangle diagram showing people walking and rolling at the top, transit and bikes below that, and cars and trucks below that.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 20/04/2026

These are the types of raised/tabled crossings that I want US cities to start building. They're continuous for people walking and biking instead of continuous for drivers (even if they're raised up).

Photo of an intersection of a side street where the bikeway (and ped crossing) is continuous and doesn't break, indicating priority for people walking and biking.

A different photo of an intersection of a side street where the bikeway is continuous and doesn't break, indicating priority for people walking and biking.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 17/04/2026

Another update: he's even more sleepy now.

A fluffy white and black dog lays on a green couch on top of a lighter green blanket and his head is wedged in between the back of the couch and a black and white pillow.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 17/04/2026

I interrupt your doom scrolling with this important announcement: Oliver is so sleepy.

A fluffy white and black dog lays on a green couch on top of a lighter green blanket with his upper body propped up on a black and white pillow.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 17/04/2026

This was like 3 minutes ago and it's already calmed down. RIP all the car roofs.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 09/04/2026

Day 8: I forgot to get a photo but I biked down the Greenway to pick up Oliver from doggy daycare. Instead of a bike photo, here's a photo from just now of Ollie at home, completely pooped from his exciting day and long walk home. #30DaysOfBiking

Fluffy white and black dog laying on a blanket on an armchair. He's curled up and his eyes are half closed.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 08/04/2026

Day 7: today I only biked a short distance to a nearby coworking space + gym to try it out instead of working from home. I got to work out for the first time in too long and that felt great. Thank you @stinah.bsky.social for being my personal trainer for the day. #30DaysOfBiking

Photo of my bike in an indoor bike parking area next to a gym. There were at least 6 more bikes here earlier!

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 07/04/2026

Day 6: I biked to my local Frattalones to get some cucumber seeds because I didn't like the variety we grew last year. I got a few other things too. #30DaysOfBiking

A green bike with panniers on the rear rack locked to a pole next to a Frattallone's Hardware Store. Between the bike and store, there's a 2-way sidewalk-level bikeway and a sidewalk next to it.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 05/04/2026

Day 4: I've been meaning to get some groceries at the Asian and Mexican grocery stores nearby on Nicollet so that's where I biked to today. Oh and then I got dinner from My Huong Kitchen 😋 Forgot to take a photo over there because I was overstimulated with car noise. #30DaysOfBiking

A green bike next to a garage with a full large pannier bag attached to the rear rack and a full large backpack leaning against the bike.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 04/04/2026

The show Animal Control really hit the nail right on the head with this line. The show is set in Seattle so it makes sense.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 03/04/2026

Day 2: I procrastinated and waited until after dark because it was raining earlier and I didn't have anywhere to go. So I went at like 8pm to do a quick ~3.5 mile loop around the neighborhood. It's amazing how enjoyable biking is even in crappy weather. #30DaysOfBiking

Photo of a green bike parked on the sidewalk at the intersection of 2 bikeways, with a corner bar with string lights in the background.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 02/04/2026

Happy first day of #30DaysOfBiking to all who celebrate! Day 1: quick bike ride to therapy.

Two green bikes parked in between a sidewalk and a sidewalk-level bidirectional bikeway. Next to the sidewalk is a cafe, but it's closed.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 19/03/2026

My first session of day 2 of MTC&E is about the big Park and Portland project!

Protector screen with the title slide of a presentation. Hennepin County: Funding, public interest, went engineering in a long urban corridor.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 19/03/2026

New Jamaican restaurant now open where Trio used to be in LynLake! Has anyone tried it yet?

Several traditional buildings along a street (Lake St) and the one in the center has a sign that says Seabreeze Jamaican Grill and a temporary sign that says NOW OPEN.

Someone is biking on the sidewalk right in front of the new restaurant.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 18/03/2026

I haven't been taking a lot of photos but I'm looking forward to this session, starting now.

Screen in a ballroom that says "Collaborative Planning in Action: Advancing the Capital City Bikeway (CCB)"

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 18/03/2026

Checking in from the Minnesota Transportation Conference & Expo at the St Paul RiverCentre. 1500 people in attendance, which is apparently the highest it's ever been.

Large ballroom/auditorium with a stage, 2 big screens with the words MTC&E on them, and at least 1000 chairs in rows with people in them in the audience

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 08/03/2026

Turning onto Lake St now. It's like 60 degrees and sunny outside!

A bunch of people marching in the street holding signs and other things, like a giant loon puppet.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 08/03/2026

Checking in from the International Women's Day Rally and March at Powderhorn Park.

A bunch of people standing in a park at a rally. Lots of signs and flags. Multi-family homes visible in the background.

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Regina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 03/03/2026

Calling all nerds and people with special interests! Nerd Nite MPLS needs one more presenter for March 24. It doesn't have to be anything stereotypically nerdy, just any topic you're passionate about enough to do a ~15 minute presentation on. Email nerdnitempls@gmail.com with your ideas!

Poster for Nerd Nite MPLS.
Every 4th Tuesday.
Eat Street Crossing.
Doors at 5:30 pm, presentations start at 6:15 pm.

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