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A plow app for Minneapolis trails after it snows
Minnesota cyclists are a hardy bunch, but ice and snow-blocked trails can put the brakes on many commutes and rides. Again this year, ready for winter weather, the Minneapolis Trail Plowing Status Map App is live and worth checking when it snows. In the app’s fourth year, transponders mounted on the city’s snow removal equipment…
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Make a resolution, 2026 could be your best bike year ever!
After all the presents are opened, and the last cookies disappear, many of us focus on the year ahead. More specifically, many of us begin the annual task of developing New Year’s resolutions for ourselves. Why not resolve to make this year your best year for bike riding by starting now?
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Chasing away those winter blues traveling to a warm destination
With cold temps with us for a few more months, it is not uncommon for cabin fever to set in. Many of us use this time of year to head off to a warm destination to get out of the cold and kick-start the spring season a little early. While the list of warm biking…
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Stay healthy with fun outdoor winter activities
For many of us, being active and enjoying fun winter activities (fat biking, hiking, skiing, etc.) is what makes memories while contributing to good health. Despite lifestyle changes driven by new technology and evolving viruses, there’s still plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities. Seeking out healthy activities may be even more critical now as…
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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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