Author: Amy Gage

Amy Gage

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Amy Gage writes a blog about women and aging (themiddlestages.com) and is publications editor at BikeMN. She was managing editor of Streets.mn from June 2022 to August 2025.

Scenic rural riding will be a highlight of both the gravel and road routes on Sunday, September 28. Photo: Visit Mankato

Two-Day Bike Fest Replaces Beloved ‘River Ramble’

Amy Gage • September 17, 2025

After losing their popular annual ride, organizers in Mankato aim to raise spirits with a new weekend-long festival that promotes all manner of cycling.

"Honk the Moose," a statue in Biwabik, Minnesota, is among the "hidden gems" of a typical BAM ride. Photo provided by BikeMN

Walk the Talk: Central Avenue, Carshare and Racial Covenants

Amy Gage • March 11, 2025

Roundup of opportunities including registration for a four-day bike ride, webinars on carshare services and racial housing covenants, and indoor walking events.

Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash

Meet the People Who Power Streets.mn: Our 2025 Board

Streets.mn Community

Amy Gage • February 20, 2025

Eighteen people stepped up to volunteer for the Streets.mn board of directors this year. Learn more about their dreams and motivations.

Photo (cropped) by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

Climate-Conscious New Year’s Intentions

Amy Gage • January 1, 2025

Following the hottest year on record, Streets.mn contributors share their intentions to lead more climate- and planet-friendly lives in 2025.

The Med City Meander in Rochester, another new Bicycle Alliance ride, happened in May. Photo by Ben Zastrow

Left Without a Fall Fundraising Ride, BikeMN Charts a Different Course

Amy Gage • August 20, 2024

The Twin Cities Bike Tour is the Bicycle Alliance’s new fall ride, on September 15, replacing its former affiliation with the Saint Paul Classic.

Photo by Stephy Miehle on Unsplash

Celebrating 10 Years of Black Bike Week

Amy Gage • August 5, 2024

Who rides a bike and why. Who gets to feel safe outdoors. Who experiences the joy of movement: All are aspects of Black Bike Week.

Biking on leafy off-road trails. Photo by Wolfie Browender

Speak Up About the Capital City’s Bike Plan

Amy Gage • April 15, 2024

Advocates and detractors of St. Paul’s new Bicycle Plan will show up for a City Council hearing on Wednesday – make sure your voice is heard.

Melissa Wenzel (right), the state's built environment sustainability administrator, pictured with Olivia Cashman of Hennepin County Environmental Services. Photo: MPCA

Keeping Building Materials Out of Landfills Is Heroic Work

Amy Gage • March 25, 2024

We generate twice as much construction demolition debris as we do household trash. Melissa Wenzel is working to change that in Minnesota.

A shopping cart filled with only enough goods to haul by bicycle. Photo by Ed Steinhauer

Let’s (St)roll There: Toward a Climate-Conscious Thanksgiving

Amy Gage • November 22, 2023

Streets.mn’s climate-friendly contributors offer their best tips and tricks for enjoying a car-free, or at least car-light, Thanksgiving.