I think this is the only structure like this I have seen in the cities where they built a shield under the railroad, I assume to avoid rocks and stuff from falling on cyclists.

Brian_mccabe

August 11, 2025

Road cycling

Nice blue-collar ride through invergrove/South Saint Paul.

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1. Mendota Bridge – Pickerel Lake loop from Fairview Avenue

73.7km

03:20

360m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Health Partners Inver Grove Heights

95.0km

04:16

540m

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3. View of the Mississippi River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from American Boulevard

77.8km

03:34

450m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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1. Mendota Bridge – Pickerel Lake loop from Fairview Avenue

2. Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Health Partners Inver Grove Heights

3. View of the Mississippi River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from American Boulevard

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