Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates

Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates Sixty percent of residents say they would walk or bike more if they had safe routes.

Encourage individuals and families to walk and bike as part of a healthy lifestyle, while providing education on what makes a community more walkable and bikeable. Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates (GMBWA) encourage individuals and families to walk and bike as part of a healthy lifestyle. Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates work with city, county and state governments, businesses and non

governmental organizations to improve the community’s infrastructure and opportunities for walking and biking. Bike education, bike and walk to school day in Mankato, bike and walk week in Mankato and the Mankato River Ramble bicycle ride are just some of the activities supported by the Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates.

06/13/2026

Welcome Bike MS riders to our area! You have a beautiful day for a ride in our local communities. Have a great day! ☀️🚲👍🏼

06/05/2026

E-bikes and E-Scooters are becoming more popular across our community—and while they’re a great way to get around, we’re seeing an increase in unsafe and illegal use on our streets, sidewalks, and trails.

To keep everyone safe, the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office will be actively enforcing Minnesota’s e-bike laws in our communities. Riders who violate these laws could receive citations. This can include citations to both the children and parents of e-bike users.

Know the basics:

E-Bike Classes (max 750 watts):
• Class 1: Pedal-assist only, up to 20 mph
• Class 2: Throttle + pedal assist, up to 20 mph
• Class 3: Pedal-assist only, up to 28 mph (throttle limited to 20 mph)

Motorized bicycles (no pedals):
• Up to 30 mph
• Require a driver’s license or permit
• Helmets required if under 18

Key Rules:
Riders must be 15+ years old
Follow all traffic laws (signals, speed limits, etc.)
No modifying bikes to exceed speed limits
Yield to pedestrians and ride courteously
Helmets not yet required, but highly recommended

Violations can result in fines and the confiscation of bikes until an authorized, legal rider is available to pick up.

Let’s work together to keep communities safe for everyone—whether you’re walking, biking, or driving.

Invite your friends and let’s ride in August!https://rivervalley100.com/registation/
05/27/2026

Invite your friends and let’s ride in August!

https://rivervalley100.com/registation/

Need something fun to look forward to this August? How about going for a bike ride in the beautiful river valley of southern Minnesota? Register today!

Kids were enjoying the course this morning at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic!
05/16/2026

Kids were enjoying the course this morning at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic!

So fun at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic kid event today!
05/16/2026

So fun at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic kid event today!

05/16/2026

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204 E Vine St
Mankato, MN
56001

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