A legendary Twin Cities bike cartographer is hanging up his helmet
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The Twin Cities are a maze of streets, highways, bike trails and walkways interrupted by lakes, parks and, of course, the mighty Mississippi River. Anyone who wants to get around by bike needs a map.
For 50 years, Doug Shidell has been the cartographer for the job. His Twin Cities Bike Map has become a staple among cyclists.
Shidell recently announced he's retiring, so host Cathy Wurzer talked with him about his career, his process, and what's next — for the maps, and for him.
She even managed to convince Shidell to share his hidden bike trail gems. Be warned: Shidell like hills.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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