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Make Winter Bike Commuting Fun
As the vibrant colors of fall disappear and the winds blow predominately out of the northwest it’s time to ask. Should I ride my bike in the snow, ice and frigid elements of winter or should I take my faithful two-wheeled steed into the shop for a tune-up and store it away?
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Cycle Track Approved in Bike Friendly Richfield
With widespread community pride as a bike-friendly city, Richfield’s Transportation Commission approved Concept 4B, adding Cycle Track (protected bike lanes) to the 66th Street project between 35W and Cedar Avenue, last night. With much debate amongst the forward thinking Richfield, Minnesota commissioners, many open house events and surveys were conducted to help them come to…
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Wisconsin H.S. Cycling League Sees Huge Increase
High school and middle school students across Wisconsin flocked to the new Wisconsin High School Cycling League and its first of four mountain bike racing events held last Sunday, August 31st, in at Minooka Park, Waukesha, Wisc.
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A Bike Designed To Pedal Across the Water
After crossing the San Francisco Bay on a Shuttle Bike Kit that converted his cycle into a watercraft, Judah Schiller has developed a working on a all-in-one “waterbike” design of his own. The result, the Schiller X1, was officially unveiled this month.
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MN High School Bike Race Schedule Changes
With summer winding down, mountain bike practices are in full swing and with less than five days until the first race of the Minnesota High School Cycling League moves the first race from Salem Hills to Buck Hill. So check the schedule and come out and cheer on your favorite team. Dust off those cowbells…
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Lefse, Pies and Trout Highlight “Taste of the Trail”
With Taste of the Trail, here in the Bluff Country, all the towns you will visit focus their attention on the local foods grown and enjoyed, giving you a sampling of what each community has to offer. With a fall festival atmosphere the event, for bikers, hikers and motorists, is scheduled for three consecutive Saturdays…
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The Bike of the Future, Just Around the Corner
In the coming years, what can we expect to see in bicycle design in American cities? Maybe the “next-wave urban bike,” will be things like turn signals, automatic-gear shifters, motors and things you’d expect on a good moped – And perhaps maybe that is the point of this Bike Design Project.
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Riding a Bike, You Are Never Too Old in Minneapolis
If you’re a grown adult and have never learned how to ride a bike, where do you even start? If live in or around Minneapolis you will find that you are never to old too ride – says SPOKES student-turned-bike advocate’s Hayat Ahmed and Maria Padilla.
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A Day Trip In Bike Friendly Winona, MN
Here in Southeastern Minnesota, along the Mississippi River Trail, enjoy local resident Marcia Radcliff’s colorful description of riding in and around Winona. With paved trails, bike friendly city streets and quite county roads, those who wish to explore the area will find plenty of options and hospitality that can’t be beat.
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My ABUS U-Lock Review
When securing your bicycle investment, you want the very best! I’ve tested ABUS’ Granit X-Plus 540 and the Granit U54 Mini U-Locks. Both of which are equipped with ABUS patented technology, and top rated security features that will give you the piece of mind when securing your cherished bicycle.
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