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Bloomington’s Natural Trail Network

A Family fun mountain bike destination the Minnesota River Bottoms is a fun place to ride throughout the year.

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Protect Your Gear

Bike locks vary, how to pick the right one for your bicycles safety

If you are looking for a gently used bike in the south Twin City Metro, you may be in luck if you are in town on Saturday, May 11th.

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.

It’s Friday and time to ride off on another weekend of fun.

Say No To Cabin Fever!

Chasing away the winter blues by visiting a warm weather bike destination.

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A Trip Of A Lifetime

Pedaling along the bike lanes in Amsterdam, seeing, smelling and tasting the riches of the city.

Picture yourself riding the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through the wilds of Minnesota, pedaling America's famous 3,000 mile bike system

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.

If you are in the Twin Cities over the 4th of July and want to ride, consider the Tour D’Amico bicycle ride.

Explore Waconia And All Its Many Lakeside Attractions

Waconia is a family friendly bike destination a few minutes west of Minneapolis.

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Bike The Twin Cities Gateway

Plan and explore the Twin Cities Gateway with more than a hundred miles of trail and fun activities along the way.

  • Bike Pic Nov 6, one more day for a fun fall ride

    Bike Picture of the Day

    This Thursday, one more nice weather day for a fun fall ride

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HFB MN Guide

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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.

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HFB IA Guide

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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

  • Fun Minnesota places to visit and stay fit once snow arrives

    Fun Minnesota places to visit and stay fit once snow arrives

    Living in the upper Midwest, with four distinct seasons, fat biking can be a fun way to pass the time in 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, I see the…

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  • The 2025 e-bike contest at HaveFunBiking has a winner

    The 2025 e-bike contest at HaveFunBiking has a winner

    We are happy to announce that Kim’s e-mail address was drawn from our pool of registered e-database contestants. With fall colors beginning to peak in Bemidji a couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed meeting her there and presenting the new Pedego Avenue E-bike from our 2025 Bike/Hike Guide campaign.

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  • An e-bike kit for your bicycle might be an option

    An e-bike kit for your bicycle might be an option

    The thought of converting an existing bicycle is alluring, but most e-kits I have reviewed don’t make economic sense. After talking with Lexie Lyng, who displayed her custom NISHIKI Road bike with a Swytch E-bike Kit at the Minnesota State Fair in the Eco Building, this may be an affordable solution.

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  • Preparing your bike for storage, a check list help protect your gear

    Preparing your bike for storage, a check list help protect your gear

    Having enjoyed another summer season of cycling and many great memories, it’s time to prepare your bike for winter storage. Unless you plan to pedal your two-wheel steed throughout the winter. Regardless, wouldn’t it be nice to be ready to ride when the temperature warms next year?

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  • Fall bike/birding options in the Willmar Lakes Area

    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, fall weekend getaway.

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  • Tips to clean your bike gloves as the summer riding season ends

    Tips to clean your bike gloves as the summer riding 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…

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