Download the
HFB MN Guide
This handy bike guide offers free maps of fun destinations in Minnesota to explore and also includes hundreds of events to participate in for your Next Bike Adventure.
Download the
HFB IA Guide
This handy bike guide offers free maps of fun destinations in Iowa to explore and also includes hundreds of events to participate in for your Next Bike Adventure.
Latest Posts
-
Minnesota’s Peak Riding Time Is Fall: Part 1
With the summer season officially off the calendar, fall is a great time to extend your bike riding adventures here in Minnesota. As the trees change colors along the miles of paved and mountain bike trails, cyclists will find a kaleidoscope of colors along the way. With the abundant rainfall this year, colors are predicted…
-
Biking and birding fun along the Minnesota River
On the south edge of Bloomington, MN, a short distance from the Mall of America, you will find the MN River Bottoms Trail System. Especially in the fall, it’s a fun place for a bike or hike adventure while watching the annual fall wildlife migration. Here, while exploring, you can observe over 250 species of…
-
An intro into cyclecross may extend your biking fun
If you enjoy the idea of taking your road bike, or a slightly modified version of it, off the pavement and into a designated park area, cyclocross may be for you. Also called CX, cyclo-X, or ‘cross’, the actual name is cyclocross, and it is a form of bicycle racing that is known worldwide. Cyclo-cross…
-
Bike lights will improve your safety day and night!
No matter your bicycle riding skills, bike lights are essential to ensure a safe ride, day or night. Lights aren’t only needed when the sun goes down. In fact, lights are beneficial when riding in conditions where traffic may be present or visibility is limited. That’s where proper lighting can be a great asset. Additionally,…
-
Biking adventures in Mankato and the surrounding area
It always amazes me how bike-friendly Mankato is, and this time was no different. Planning for the Kato Bike Fall Fest, the last weekend in September, I found several new and safe twists and turns the whole family will enjoy as a bike destination. Tucked along the Minnesota River in Southwestern Minnesota, it’s a quick…
-
Albert Lea biking and hiking fall adventures
A favorite fall adventure for me is visiting Albert Lea, Minnesota. As leaves change color and waterfowl migration begins, it’s a one-tank getaway that offers numerous biking and hiking opportunities to witness the natural changes. While enjoying the beautiful views around Fountain Lake, you can also connect to the Blazing Star State Trail to explore…
