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Fall Bike/Hike/Paddle events
Fall Bike/Hike/Paddle events to stay active and healthy With the leaves on trees showing their colors along the bike trail, here is an updated list of fall events (September, October, and November) that you might want to consider. Bike/Hike/Paddle events to help fill your calendar
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Summer Bike/Hike/Paddle events to stay active and healthy
With longer days and warmer temps, here is an updated list of summer events (June, July, and August) that you might want to consider. Bike/Hike/Paddle events to help fill your calendar
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Winter Bike/Hike/Paddle events to stay active and healthy
With the fat bike season trail, here is an updated list of spring events (December, January, and February) that you might want to consider. Bike/Hike/Paddle events to help fill your calendar
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Spring Bike/Hike/Paddle events to stay active and healthy
Looks like Mother Nature isn’t done teasing us with more snow. Luckily, there are still some bike events coming up to scratch that cycling itch while we all start planning those #NextBikeAdventure(s) for the warm weather season ahead. Over the next few weeks, weather permitting, consider some of the following rides to hone your skills…
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Family fun bike-bird opportunities in the Willmar Lakes Area
Are you looking for a fun spring outing with endless bird-bike sighting opportunities for the family or a getaway for yourself? Consider planning a trip to the Willmar Lakes Area. Head west out of the Twin Cities, and before you know it, you will be greeted by small-town charm and a sprawling countryside full of…
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Have fun, stay healthy with 30 Days of Biking in April
What started as a way to get more people active, the “30 Days of Biking” campaign has grown in popularity and shows added heart-healthy values. For many, biking in April leaves much to be desired unless there are above-normal spring conditions. But it doesn’t have to be a significant ordeal. With 30 Days of Biking,…
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Riding tips for a fun ride on or off the paved bike trails
With warmer spring temperatures drying out the bike trails, we thought it would be good to repeat a message developed by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA). These tips work well for courteous conduct on both shared-use paths and lanes. Keep in mind that procedures for yielding and passing may vary in different locations or with…
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Bike to Minnesota’s Salt Lake Birding Festival
With temperature predicted to return into the 60s soon, you will find the Salt Lake Birding Weekend on April 25-27th. Located in Western Minnesota, this event is bike-friendly and the perfect way to explore the bird haunts. Consider packing up the bikes and family for a spring birding weekend in the Prairie Waters Region area…
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Common cycling mistakes easily solved for more fun
Mistakes are something humans can’t escape, but nobody is perfect. That said, we can try to eliminate some of the simple errors we may make without ever realizing we are proceeding down the wrong path. Consider taking a look below at some of the most common and damaging cycling mistakes made by newbies and seasoned…
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Add a casual doughnut ride to 30 Days of Biking in April
Recently I spent some time in the cradle of liberty, Philadelphia. While there, I enjoyed a few rides, but the most enjoyable one was the Trek of Philadelphia’s Doughnut Ride. I was reminded of the joys of simple rides and good company, rather than difficult efforts and a competitive pace. Now, with 30 days of…
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