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Our Big Idea Is You

Minnesota State Mankato is an inspiring, supportive community that engages and empowers students with high-impact educational experiences and real-world opportunities that lead to success. When it comes to bringing real change to the world, our big idea is you.

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“Minnesota State Mankato supplies its students with countless valuable opportunities—whether it be starting a business with your Integrated Business Experience classmates in a low-risk environment, leading 30-40 new students as a Community Advisor during their transition to college, or joining a club or organization that presents critical values, beliefs, and support.”

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Student bicycling during the winter by Trafton Science Center

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Girl bicycling on campus by the Bell Tower

A guy sitting on a bike by a rock talking with a girl and smiling at each other

A girl and a guy talking outside on campus at a bicycle rack

Students walking past the Otto Recreation Center

a girl bicycling by the Trafton science center corridor

A boy bicycling by the Trafton science center area

A student biking in front of the Wigley Administration building and another student walking listening to music with another student bicycling in the background on a fall day

A student bicycling on campus near the Bell Tower

2 girls talking at bicycle rack with the fountain in the background

A girl walking her bicycle and talking to a boy outside of Memorial Library

3 students, 1 guy is bicycling, 1 guy is skating and 1 guy is wallking in front of the Preska Residance Hall building

A girl walking by the bicycle stand carrying books

Students talking by a bike stand with multiple bicycles

People walking outside on campus

Three students taking and laughing with each other outside on campus at a bicycle rack

Two students talking outside on campus at a bicycle rack near some stairs

Four students walking and talking with each other in front of the Memorial Library building near the bicycle rack

A boy bicycling and a girl skating in front of the Preska Community building

A May is bike month infographic from the League National Bike Month

Bicycling at Minnesota State Mankato

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Minnesota is ranked #5 as a Bicycle Friendly State. Minnesota State Mankato was awarded the Bronze Bicycle Friendly University November 2017 - 2021 and 2021-2025 Mankato and North Mankato is a "Bronze" Bicycle Friendly Community. Awards

Bike Pump & Repair Stands

Add air to your under-inflated bike tires, fix a flat or do some basic repairs and maintenance on your bike

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Bicycle Commuting

Helpful tips on how to travel by bike to the Minnesota State Mankato and elsewhere

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Bicycle Racks

A listing and map location of bicycle racks across campus.

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Bike Safety & Education

Know the rules of the road with videos, handbooks and guides

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Bikes shops in Mankato

Bicycling News

BikeMN Lifetime Service Award Goes to Richard Keir

Bicycle News
Keir has been key advocate for making Mankato more bike friendly

Bicycle News
Minnesota State University Mankato Makes the Bicycle Friendly University Grade

Bicycle News
Minnesota State University attains bike-friendly honor

Bicycle News
Mankato caters to growing community by adding more bike repair stations

Bicycle News
Sleepy Eye bike-sharing rack a success

Bicycle News
Donated bike fleet will aid education at Mankato schools

Bicycle News
Motorists, cyclists need to share road, obey laws

Bicycle News
Mankato to add 40 miles of new bike lanes

Bicycle News
Bicyclists, motorists both must share the road

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Area ‘medals’ in bicycling

Bicycle News
Cycling advocates: If you build it, they will bike

Bicycle News
New group aims to make Mankato bike friendly

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Bicycling expert says Minnesota in a good spot to reap rewards

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Students helping with plan for new Mankato-St. Peter bike trail

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Mavericks for Sustainability

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Bicycling Feedback

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Bicycle Events

Bike Events in the Greater Mankato area

Bicycle News

Bike News

Bicycle Commuting

Bicycle Commuting tips for faculty staff and students at Minnesota State Mankato

Bike Resources

Bike Resources