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Being visible and noticed doesn’t end when the sun comes up
Now with spring riding soon in full swing, stay visible and noticed. Wear clothing that makes you stand out to others while riding your bike or walking. Being noticed by others is the key to avoiding accidents. Focus on the two forms, passive and active visibility, to help stay safe. Things like reflectors and bright…
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Bike commuting necessities and niceties to make your ride great
Bike commuting is an easy way to add miles, increase fitness, jump start your energy level for the day while enjoying nature, especially with warmer weather. Once you start commuting by bike, you will find the hassle factor lessens while your overall trip acts as your workout for the day. You are saving yourself hours…
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Central Minnesota mountain bike trails can add fun throughout the year
In Central Minnesota, you will find an extensive network of single-track and easy-to-moderate mountain bike trails to enjoy in spring, summer, Fall, or Winter. Explore the following list, with many state, regional, and city parks that maintain off-road trails to provide riders at every skill level with a fun experience. Whether seeking a serene roll…
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Bike Pic Feb 26, Wacky Weather Wednesday
Its Wacky Weather Wednesday, stay dry!
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Hastings’s 10-mile trail loop allows bicyclists scenery along two rivers
Biking along the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is just one of the many fun opportunities cyclists can enjoy when visiting Hastings, MN. As this historic river town expands its bicycle infrastructure, I had to return to Hastings last fall to check out the completed 10-mile trail loop.
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As birds and flowers return, here are several spring events to enjoy!
Thanks to the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (Bike MN) recent newsletter. Here are more spring bike/walk events scheduled for May and into the summer that might interest you.
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Southeast Minnesota has a new bike ride tradition
Join “We Bike Rochester” in southeast Minnesota as they celebrate the incredible trail network that winds around the city with the Med City Meander, on Mary 25th. For years, “We Bike Rochester” has been working to bring community engagement around biking and walking. MCM has partnered with the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) to create…
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The MN Ironman Bike Ride is now the Freebike ride
Since 1967, the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride has challenged bicyclists around the upper Midwest yearly. Today, Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K’z), the event’s benefactors, keeps everything cyclists love about Minnesota’s longest-running bike ride, fun. This year they are giving it a new name, a new look, and another new location and routes to the ride.…
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Ride the early spring gravel race in the driftless area
The Driftless 100 Ride Gravel Race (previously the Volga City 105) is a hilly road race (mainly gravel) through Clayton County. And yes, this race is in Iowa, if your bike knows no borders. A short distance from the Minnesota border, you will find beautiful landscapes in one of Iowa’s best-kept secret places. If you…
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There is still time to register for HFB e-bike contest
If you haven’t already registered for a chance to win this Avenue E-bike, by Pedego. Sign-up today, the Avenue is the perfect commuting bike ready for that next adventure. This e-bike empowers you to go farther and faster. The state-of-the-art watt motor achieves an ideal balance between power and efficiency. Offering a step-thru frame for…
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