Briar Bar is a proud sponsor and stop for the 2026 Babes in Bikeland ride.

From 2006 until 2016, Babes in Bikeland was the largest and longest-running all femme, trans and women-centered allecyat (unsanctioned urban bike race) in the country. The ride inspired generations of new riders to challenge themselves, meet a new community and experience a bike space guided by the ethos of “by us and for us.” 

Though ten years have passed since the last iteration of Babes, the community hasn’t gone away! We envision Babes in Bikeland 11 to be a celebration — a bike race and ride for women, trans, femme and gender expansive riders.

For the 2026 event, you will simply register on BikeReg to participate. And at the start, riders will have the option of two route lengths (approximately 10 or 30+ miles). Compete solo or cruise with friends. Dress in your speediest spandex or a fun costume. The choice is yours. 

Registration opens at 12pm at Venture Bikes (Midtown Greenway at 10th Ave ramp). Race starts at 2pm.

If the cost of registration is a barrier to you participating, please reach out to us! babesinbikeland@gmail.com.

Babes in Bikeland is for femme, trans, women and gender expansive riders — cis men are not eligible to ride in the event, but we would love your support! You can reach out babesinbikeland@gmail.com to express interest in volunteering.

Monica and Thistle from the Briar are hosting their first pop-up together on July 4th. Bring your own MUG for this fun twist on Margarita’s and Sando’s.

Closed for the Holiday

Sign up for The (re)Make and Mend series with Repair Revival, the third class at the Briar will be ”Button and Fix it” class.

Signup for Class here!

Sign up for The (re)Make and Mend series with Repair Revival, the second class at the Briar will be “Get to know your sewing machine”

Signup for Class here!

Sign up for The (re)Make and Mend series with Repair Revival, the first class at the Briar will be beginner Hand Stitching and Mending.

Signup for Class here!

Bring in your gently used books, and take some books. All books leftover from the exchange will be donated to free libraries in Northeast Minneapolis.

We will be closed Memorial Day.

Briar will be closed to the Public so our staff can recover from the insansity that is Art-a-whirl weekend. Cheers!

Briar will be closed to the Public for a Private event on Saturday, April 25th from 6pm - 11pm.

Sheridan, Logan Park, and St.Anthony West Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup.

Sign up here. Join our Volunteer Mailing List Here

The Briar will provide coffee, tea, and pastries before the event on the Patio.

Gloves, buckets, grabbers, trash bags, and maps will be provided.

Bring in your gently used books, and take some books. All books leftover from the exchange will be donated to free libraries in Northeast Minneapolis.