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From the Blog
Ride the early spring gravel race in the driftless area
The Driftless 100 Ride Gravel Race (previously the Volga City 105) is a hilly road race (mainly gravel) through Clayton County. And yes, this race is in Iowa, if your bike knows no borders. A short distance from the Minnesota border, you will find beautiful landscapes in one of Iowa's best-kept secret places. If you are ready to get some training miles in, this gravel race is on Saturday, April 27th is the way to kick off spring. Here, you will find over 10,000 feet of climbing on the 100, 50, and 25-mile race course.
Win this E-bike at HaveFunBiking.com
Sign up for email updates from HaveFunBiking.com, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win this All new Avenue e-bike. The Avenue is a beautifully designed Pedego and well suited to urban riding or commuting. Step-thru frame for easy mounting and dismounting. Powerful 500W 48V power system with a fully integrated battery.
Hastings’s 10-mile trail loop allows bicyclists scenery along two rivers
Biking along the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is just one of the many fun opportunities cyclists can enjoy when visiting Hastings, MN. As this historic river town expands its bicycle infrastructure, I had to return to Hastings last fall to check out the completed 10-mile trail loop.
Bike noises can ruin a great ride and may be easy to fix with these tips
Bikes are fun to ride. Any distraction from that fun can be annoying. One distraction that is easy to eliminate is the various annoying noises your bike can make. It’s easy to eliminate because as your bike makes noise, it’s telling you what’s wrong. Here are some of the most common noises and their causes.
Helpful tips to consider before purchasing an e-bike
With the popularity of e-bikes (electric-assist bicycles), here are some helpful tips and questions to ask when buying a bike. The top question we have been asked here at HaveFunBiking.com, along with the price of an e-bike, is how the new government rebate program works. What are the e-bike types and styles and battery/motor options available?
As ’30 Days of Biking’ ends, here are more spring events to enjoy!
Thanks to the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (Bike MN) recent newsletter. Here are more spring bike/walk events scheduled for May and into the summer that might interest you.
