Bloomington’s Natural Trail Network
A Family fun mountain bike destination the Minnesota River Bottoms is a fun place to ride throughout the year.
An Ounce Of Prevention Can Help Alleviate Problems Down The Road
Quick and easy tips for proper bicycle maintenance to keep your bike in top shape.
A Trip Of A Lifetime
Pedaling along the bike lanes in Amsterdam, seeing, smelling and tasting the riches of the city.
Mississippi River Trail (MRT)
Picture yourself riding the MRT through the wilds of Minnesota, pedaling the first leg of America’s famous 3,000 mile bike system.
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Fun ideas to stay fit once snow arrives
Living in the upper Midwest with four unique seasons, fat biking can be a fun way to pass the time in the winter while getting a good cardio workout. Many studies state the benefits of staying active in cold weather, and riding a fat bike will do that. As an avid cross-country skier, with climate change affecting us all, the fat bike is a great alternative to stay active throughout the winter when the ski trail turns into a bobsled run.
The winter biking experience can be great with these tips
The first snowfall keeps many inside by a warm fireplace. But a growing number of cyclists find winter biking an excellent opportunity to be more environmentally friendly while earning bragging rights!
Tips to clean your bike gloves as the summer season ends
With cooler weather approaching, it's time to clean and store away your summer bike gloves especially if you plan to reuse your gloves next year. Even if they look clean, they are not. How often have you wiped the sweat from your brow, or worse, as a tissue? Cool mornings and pollen make them disgusting bacteria collectors if not cleaned regularly or before storing. Here are the best ways to clean them, even if they are not machine washable.
Preparing your bike for storage, a check list help protect your gear
Having enjoyed another summer season of cycling with many great memories, it's time to think about preparing your bike for winter storage. Unless you plan to pedal your two-wheel steed throughout the winter, wouldn't it be nice when the temperature warms next spring if you are ready to ride?
Biking and birding fun in the Minnesota River bottoms
Towards the southern edge of Bloomington, you will find the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail System. It is the perfect place for a great wildlife adventure. It is also a fun place to bike, hike, and watch the annual fall migration, where you can observe over 250 species of birds. I regularly use the trailhead near the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge (See flag #4 below), overlooking Long Meadow Lake. Here, at the trailhead, you can easily view the marsch land of Long Meadow Lake, which is full of waterfowl activity. You can also jump on the trail with your bike, or grab your walking stick, and use some of the other designated hiking trails to find more observation points.
The 2024 e-bike contest at HaveFunBiking has a winner
Congratulations to Liz Wilkinson, our E-bike contest winner from St. Paul, MN! We are happy to announce that Liz’s e-mail was drawn from our pool of e-database contestants. We enjoyed meeting her at Pedego in Mendota Heights and giving her the keys to the new Avenue E-bike from our 2024 Bike/Hike Guide campaign. Seeing her enthusiasm […]