Author Archives: Russ Lowthian

Bike Pic March 22, Another chance for Fat Bike fun this weekend

This bike pic is Friday, with more snow on its way. We hope your fatty is ready to shred some open trails and you have some memorable fun.

So, adjust to the warmer temps and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

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Now rolling through our 20th year as a bike tourism media, enjoy! As we pedal forward, we aim to encourage more people to bike and have fun while highlighting all the unforgettable places you can ride. As we continue to showcase more places to have fun, we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. Enjoy the information and stories we have posted as you scroll through.

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. Photo(s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide to be considered. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

As we continue encouraging more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your #NextBikeAdventure. Also, check out the MN Bike Guide, now mobile-friendly in our 15th year of producing this handy information booklet full of maps.

Bookmark HaveFunBiking.com on your cell phone and find your next adventure at your fingertips! Please share our pics with your friends, and don’t forget to smile. With one of our cameras ready to document your next cameo appearance while you are riding and having fun, we may be around the corner. You could be in one of our next Pic of the Day.

Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike Pic March 21, women’s Southside Sprint memory

In this bike pic, while waiting for the weather to warm, here is a flashback to the Southside Sprint in Minneapolis. Here women are jockeying for a position at the Minnesota State Championship bike race in 2019.

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Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Ride the early spring gravel race in the driftless area

The Driftless 100 Ride Gravel Race 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. The perfect way to kick off spring. Here, you will find over 10,000 feet of climbing on the 100, 50, and 25-mile race course.

A scenic course through history.

The race is designed to showcase the Driftless region of the state. Where even the savviest gravel rider will find new heights. Over 90% of the race is on limestone gravel, with about 5% on pavement and 5% on level b/c roads.

Gorgeous views as you climb the hills.

It is not designed to be a mud fest, but it is April, and the current forecast suggests the race may become sloppy. With course options ranging from 100 miles to 25 miles, the race will test your skills. Making it a perfect event to train for this coming season of rides and races.

The Driftless Branding Iron awaits your completion.

An added carrot for those who finish the 100-mile course in under 7 hours. They will be awarded a Driftless branding Iron for finishing. You do have to follow the official course and receive aid only at the aid stations to earn this award.

Can’t make it, ride gravel routes throughout the year

If you can’t make it to the Driftless 100 on April 27th and want to experience Clayton County’s scenic gravel roads. Here is a Gravel Touring Map to help you plan your next adventure. It also shows stops for local breweries, coffee shops, or wineries. Or, check out their events and entertainment before grabbing a bite at one of the county’s fine restaurants and cafés.

While visiting, you can also expand your knowledge of local history at a museum or browse the fine art galleries. Various retail shops and boutiques make visiting a family affair.

Visit Clayton County! Here, you can enjoy gorgeous views and much more while biking and hiking along the Mississippi River bluff.

Bike Pic March 20, early spring fun might be in the forecast

This is a bike pic to remember! With snow forecasted for this weekend, you may have one more chance to ride your fatty. Here, this biker chick, earlier this year, had some fun riding the Minnesota River Bottoms in Bloomington, MN.

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Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike Pic March 19, spring is officially here for biking fun!

Here is today’s bike pic as we celebrate the first day of spring. Looking through the archives, we caught this biker chick riding along the Mississippi River Trail in St Paul, MN. As soon as the temps rise again and the snowstorm threat passes, this could be you!

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Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike Pic March 18, riding into the Monday morning sun

With spring officially here tomorrow, today’s bike pic shows a bold north biker chick having fun riding into the Monday morning sun.

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Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike Pic March 17, its ice cream smiles Sunday with a peppermint paddy twist

Its ice cream smiles Sunday this St Paddy’s Day. With summer just around the corner, here is a bike pic from last year of a group of young biker dudes enjoying a cool treat before continuing their ride.

So, adjust to the warmer temperatures and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then, plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s bike pic

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. To be considered, the photo (s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike pic March 16, smile and bring warmer weather our way

This chilly bike pic Saturday. remember to smile and encourage Mother Nature to bring warmer weather our way!

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Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike Pic March 15, yeah it’s Friday start planning

Yeah, it’s Friday, and with this bike pic, think about getting together and planning your next ride, with warmer weather soon here. In this photo, we caught the former mayor of Apple Valley, MN, and an employee of the local bike shop having fun. Maybe it’s time to start planning your #NextBikeAdventure?

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Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Bike Pic March 14, fun times ahead for that next bike adventure

It’s bike pic Thursday, and time to plan that next bike adventure as spring approaches. So get a map and spin the bottle, or look at the latest MN Bike/Hike Guide with all the maps of fun destinations with maps inside.

Now, adjust to the warmer temps and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s bike pic

Have fun as we pedal into 2024!

Get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends in one of Minnesota’s HaveFunBiking Destinations. An now, check out more stories at Let’s Do MN..

Thanks for viewing our next bike pic adventure.

Now rolling through our 16th year as a bike tourism media, enjoy! As we pedal forward, our goal is to encourage more people to bike and have fun while highlighting all the unforgettable places for you to ride. As we continue to showcase more places to have fun, we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. Enjoy the information and stories we have posted as you scroll through.

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Include a brief caption (for each) of who is in the photo (if you know) and where the pic was taken. Photo(s) should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide or larger to be considered. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As we continue to encourage more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your #NextBikeAdventure – Also, check out the MN Bike Guide, now mobile friendly, as we enter into our 13th year of producing this handy information booklet full of maps.

Remember, bookmark HaveFunBiking.com on your cell phone and find your next adventure at your fingertips! Please share our pics with your friends, and don’t forget to smile. We may be around the corner with one of our cameras ready to document your next cameo appearance while you are riding and having fun. You could be in one of our next Pic of the Day.

Have a great day, with a safe, memorable 2021!

Have a great day!