Show Notes
The Great River Road: Minnesota (Part 5/5) | Epic Views, River Towns & Cold Mornings
Welcome to the grand finale of our 5-part Great River Road motorcycle series! In this episode, we ride the breathtaking Minnesota stretch, from the bluffs of Red Wing to the headwaters of the Mississippi.
In this ride:
- Why the Minnesota section might be the most beautiful of the entire Great River Road
- Our favorite small-town gems: Red Wing, Wabasha, and Lake Itasca
- How Minnesota combines long views, wooded curves, and wide rivers
- What makes Lark Toys a hidden highlight
- Our gear picks for chilly mornings, coffee stops, and cargo
🔥 Toolkit from the Road:
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- Base Layer Riding Shirt - https://amzn.to/42ZmBlQ
- Nelson-Rigg Trails End Small Tail Bag - https://amzn.to/3YysuVM
- RAM Mount Drink Holder - https://amzn.to/43hmLGs
- ROK Straps (the only tie-downs we trust) - https://amzn.to/3YsIvww
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