Downtown Exodus: Stark Skyways
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In 2008, I moved into the hip, forever up-and-coming Steven’s Square neighborhood of Downtown Minneapolis. Sitting adjacent to Loring Park and Downtown South and central to pretty much everything. A good place to start.
I remember my quick cycle-route to work: third avenue to fifth street, down to first avenue. The company I worked for had space in the Butler Square building, which granted me a “gold-pass” to the Lifetime Fitness that was located in the basement of the Target Center directly across the street from work.
That pass saw zero workout time, but it allowed me to roll out of bed each morning and hop on my bike, knowing I’d have a secure place for my whip and a post-ride shower before work. On occasion I’d sit in the hot tub for a few minutes before starting my morning routine.