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Join BAM as they tour the Brainerd Lakes Area
BAM (Bicycle Around Minnesota) is headed to the Brainerd Lakes Area. This year’s tour, scheduled for August 21-24, invites you to tour the Brainerd and Aitkin areas. With overnight stops in Pequot Lakes, Pine River, Emily, and Aitkin.. Since 2006, this four-day bike tour has discovered many parts of Minnesota.
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Building the ultimate commuter bike with what’s in your garage
I have used a commuter bike almost exclusively for the past twenty years. In that time, I have seen many people put off commuting by bicycle because they felt they didn’t have the right bike. While the right gear is essential, many don’t realize that the right equipment is closer than they think. Please take…
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‘Rock-N-Roll the Lakes’ bike ride in Southern Minnesota is back
As the hometown of rock-n-roll icons Eddie Cochran, and Marion Ross (also known as Mrs. C from Happy Days) knows, Albert Lea, MN is a place to rock! You’re also likely to spot one of the many eagles, pelicans, and countless other birds and wildlife that live in the area when riding around the local…
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Use protection, it could save your skin….
Use protection, a reminder from the ’90s with Baz Luhrmann’s song, “Everybody is free to wear sunscreen.” A timeless reminder that many forget. We get so caught up in preparing for our races and rides. We check our equipment and focus on our nutrition. We check whether we have all our goodies and gear during…
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Fun memories and spectacular views on the Mesabi Trail Tour
Join old and new friends on the Mesabi Trail Tour for the most fun you can have on two wheels. The 2025 Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour returns on August 2nd with five fun distances for your next bike adventure. Choose from 5 different routes – 12, 26, 46, 58, or 70 miles. All…
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5-tips to extend a lithium battery life for e-bikes and other power tools
Electric bicycles and e-power tools are becoming increasingly common in most countries worldwide. Here are some tips to extend the lithium battery life.
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With these tips, wood ticks won’t haunt your next outdoor adventure
Unless you enter the annual Woodtick Races in Cuyuna, MN, on June 8th, these bloodthirsty wood ticks are annoying and could be hazardous to your health. Especially if you are biking or hiking on trails through the woods or in tall grass. Always take note as you enjoy your outdoor adventures. These little critters, especially…
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Discover the bluffs and more in Winona
Hiking, padling or peddaling along the bluffs of the Mississippi River, you will feel as if you’re Indiana Jones scouring foreign lands for lost treasure. But you’re still in Minnesota, enjoying the thrills of one of Winona’s many rivertown features. The city and the surrounding area must-visit for those yearning for a freeing outdoors experience.
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Biking Options For Cyclists With a Disability To Stay Active
Did you know that being disabled or leading a sedentary lifestyle is as dangerous as smoking 20 cigarettes a day? The answer is that everyone should get more exercise and riding a bicycle may be a possibility.
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Discover the pleasure of biking around Brainerd
The farther you drive north, the more you’ll be surrounded by lakes and never-ending trails. And the Brainerd Lakes Area is no exception. Here, you are in luck when you want to escape the city to taste the come-stay-for-a-while vibe of relaxing by the lakeside in northern Minnesota.
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