Group Riding Laws in Minnesota
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The rule
Minnesota permits cyclists to ride two abreast on the roadway. Two abreast permitted on the roadway when not impeding the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. Three or more abreast is not permitted on the roadway. See Minn. Stat. § 169.222 subd. 4 (Riding two abreast).
Statute
What this means in practice
Group rides in Minnesota can ride two abreast on most roads. Keep an eye on traffic behind — if a faster vehicle can't safely pass, single up.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide