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Holiday gift ideas for that active person
Find the perfect holiday gift for that active outdoor person in your life with our growing list of ideas at HaveFunBiking. We have lined up many gift-giving options for that special someone in your life.
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Change is good for multi-day touring in Minnesota
After 52 years of offering multi-day bicycle touring rides throughout the state, Tour of Minnesota is changing its route format. Rather than running the annual bike ride as a “loop” or a “point to point” tour, between overnight towns. The tour, formerly known as the Klobuchar Ride, will now include two-night stays in each of…
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Can I ride an e-bike in the snow, or when it’s cold
Electric assist bikes (e-bikes) are fun and can be ridden even in snowy or wet winter weather. However, just as with a standard bicycle, you may need some accessories (layered waterproof outerwear, googles, studded tires, etc.) for comfort and safety. Most e-bike models also feature a high-quality, water-resistant casing to protect your battery from wet…
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Minnesota River bottoms, a fun year-round trail network
Famous for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and bird watching, the Minnesota River Bottoms in Bloomington, MN, offers some of the last natural trails in the Twin Cities metro. And it is an oasis for winter fat biking. At the Bloomington Ferry Bridge site, you will find one of three starting points for many outdoor adventures along…
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Winona’s scenic bluffs offer a new twist for four season fun
Winona’s scenic bluffs are a great place to shred some winter, spring, summer, or fall trails. Enjoy the new mountain bike trail system in Bluffside Park, overlooking Winona, MN. The park offers over five miles of switchback trail fun above this historic river town. The mountain bike park will give you and your companions spectacular views of the…
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Global Fat-Bike Day brings old and new friends together
Are you ready? The worldwide Global Fat-Bike Day helps to bring outdoor enthusiasts together to ride and make new friends. This year, on Saturday, December 7th, several rides will be held here in the upper Midwest to honor this event’s mission. Check them out!
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Fun off-road trails to explore by e-bike before snow
An electric-assist bicycle (e-bike) is an excellent choice for riding off-road and exploring the vast forest trails in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota, especially in the fall. Last week, I had the opportunity to test-ride the Ridge Rider Electric Mountain Bike by Pedego while spending time in the Northwoods. First, I joined my nephew Ben…
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Ice tips to safely bike, ski, or walk on water
For anyone unfamiliar with the bold north. Biking, skiing, or walking on water are fun outdoor winter activities when a few ice safety tips are followed. Mother Nature’s temperature swings in the upper Midwest will determine when to venture onto a frozen body of water. Usually, from mid to late December through February, venturing across…
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An app for Minneapolis trails plowed after it snows
Minnesota’s cyclists are a hardy bunch, but ice and snow-blocked trails can put the brakes on many rides. Again, ready for winter weather, the Minneapolis Trail Plowing Status Map App. is live and worth checking when it snows. In the app’s third year, transponders mounted on the city’s snow removal equipment continue to show in…
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Wanted a print/digital media specialist
Print/digital media specialist(s) If you or someone you know is interested in working in the outdoor adventure media field. Promoting fun experiences and destinations using your or their graphic art design, web, or video production talents, let’s connect. Since 2003, HaveFunBiking.com (HFB) has been promoting outdoor adventure tourism through content and maps we have created for our blog and…
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