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From the Blog
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 […]
Five helpful tips for a memorable fall bike ride
Bike riding in the fall can come with many challenges and, at the same time, be very gratifying. For some, the bicycle season may be winding down. In contrast, many others wish to continue to explore the incredible autumn landscape on their favorite mode of transportation, the bike. Pedaling along the colorful autumn roads or trails is so breathtaking that I will admit that fall bike riding is one of my favorite times to ride. Not too hot, not too cold, and there are fewer insects once the first frost hits.
Best Dam Pie Thank You Ride celebrates the Mankato River Ramble
Come celebrate with the Greater Mankato Bike & Walk Advocates (GMBWA) on Sun, Oct 6th, with the Best Dam Pie Thank You Ride. With the destruction of the Dam and Pie Shop earlier this year. The GMBWA is grateful to its past sponsors, participants, and volunteers of the Mankato River Ramble over the past 13 years. For a fun fall bike ride in 2024, they are thanking the community by offering a ride and the best dam pie available in southern Minnesota.
Fall bike/birding options in the Willmar Lakes Area
With small town charm, sprawling countryside trails the Willmar Lakes Area is the perfect place to visit with your bike for a fun weekend getaway this fall.
What to wear for fall bike riding
Rather than putting a bike in storage early due to the fluctuation in weather, here's the answer you're looking for. To conquer this fall problem, wear layers. While this might seem obvious, the key lies in correctly layering appropriate clothing. If correctly done, it can optimize comfort for the rider. Not only that, but it can also increase the ability of each layer to work to maximize moisture and temperature regulation.
