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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
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
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
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
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
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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Minnesota’s Peak Riding Time Is Fall: Part 1
With the summer season officially off the calendar, fall is a great time to extend your bike riding adventures here in Minnesota. As the trees change colors along the miles of paved and mountain bike trails, cyclists will find a kaleidoscope of colors along the way. With the abundant rainfall this year, colors are predicted…
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Biking and birding fun along the Minnesota River
On the south edge of Bloomington, MN, a short distance from the Mall of America, you will find the MN River Bottoms Trail System. Especially in the fall, it’s a fun place for a bike or hike adventure while watching the annual fall wildlife migration. Here, while exploring, you can observe over 250 species of…
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An intro into cyclecross may extend your biking fun
If you enjoy the idea of taking your road bike, or a slightly modified version of it, off the pavement and into a designated park area, cyclocross may be for you. Also called CX, cyclo-X, or ‘cross’, the actual name is cyclocross, and it is a form of bicycle racing that is known worldwide. Cyclo-cross…
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Bike lights will improve your safety day and night!
No matter your bicycle riding skills, bike lights are essential to ensure a safe ride, day or night. Lights aren’t only needed when the sun goes down. In fact, lights are beneficial when riding in conditions where traffic may be present or visibility is limited. That’s where proper lighting can be a great asset. Additionally,…
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