Cook County Resident Bryan Hansel Bikepacks The Border-To-Border Touring Route
Download MP3The Border-to-Border Touring Route spans 750 miles, traversing northern Minnesota by utilizing pre-existing roadways, extending from the North Dakota border to the shores of Lake Superior.
The border-to-border project was initiated in 2015 and represents a collaborative undertaking involving the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota 4-Wheel Drive Association. After a lengthy eight year process, the DNR plans to finalize the route and route management plan in the spring of 2024.
As it nears completion, a Cook County resident and well-known photographer, Bryan Hansel, decided to pack his bags and venture out for a long-distance bikepacking trip in mid-October along the border-to-border route to experience it firsthand. In this week's podcast episode, host Kalli Hawkins talks with Bryan Hansel about his adventure and speaks with Joe Unger with the Minnesota DNR about the project.
The Border-to-Border Touring Route spans 750 miles, traversing northern Minnesota by utilizing pre-existing roadways, extending from the North Dakota border to the shores of Lake Superior.
The border-to-border project was initiated in 2015 and represents a collaborative undertaking involving the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota 4-Wheel Drive Association. After a lengthy eight year process, the DNR plans to finalize the route and route management plan in the spring of 2024.
As it nears completion, a Cook County resident and well-known photographer, Bryan Hansel, decided to pack his bags and venture out for a long-distance bikepacking trip in mid-October along the border-to-border route to experience it firsthand. In this week's podcast episode, host Kalli Hawkins talks with Bryan Hansel about his adventure and speaks with Joe Unger with the Minnesota DNR about the project.
