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An electric bike is a significant investment, and we think buying an e-bike from a brand that offers a warranty is a wise decision. Similarly, patronizing a local bike store with a reputable brand of e-bike you might be interested in will give you access to any help, advice, or repairs you may need. Hopefully, covering any work you may need with the warranty that came with the e-bike you purchased. Insuring your e-bike is also recommended.
Get out and enjoy the warm weather and bright sun as the summer season progresses. Especially with some of the new gear, for biking, hiking, camping, lounging on a beach, or in a boat that we, here at HaveFunBiking, have discovered.
The trails here in Shoreview can be your playground for you and your bike - there's nowhere you can't go. This Twin Cities Gateway community here offers friendly road routes, trails, and sidewalks so you can take another bike journey wherever you wish. The city also offers some off-road paved trails to get closer to nature and all the beauty the community has to offer. You may even find some smaller paths worth exploring. It's your adventure and it all starts as soon as you leave your hotel in the Twin Cities Gateway, and don't forget Slice of Shoreview Days, July 22-24.
Here at HaveFunBiking, we just found some items for dad or your next summer's outdoor adventures. So skip giving dad 'Old Spice' or a restaurant gift card this year and check out the following items in our Fathers Day gift guide. We think we have found some fun ideas that dad wants and will keep him active and happy. Many gift options to fit into your budget?
Are you looking for a gently used bike? If you are and you are in the south Twin City Metro on Saturday, June 18th, you may be in luck. For the fourteenth year, Rick's annual used bike sale benefits a kid's youth program and you can find a deal on a used bike. This year Rick Anderson has over 500 bicycles primed and ready for that #NextBikeAdventure.
It is incredible the things you don't know about an area you have been pedaling around by bike for many years. Have you ever wondered why an old building or a street is designed the way it is? Maybe it's not a top priority, and you have put off finding the answer. For me, that all changed when I had the opportunity to tag along on a special ride of the Hiawatha Bicycling Club.
Sadly, it is sometimes unavoidable to ride in the rain. In my experience, the rain actually waits for me to get as far from home as possible before starting. So, when you do get caught in the rain, how do you protect your bike from the damages of water? Read on for a few helpful bike maintenance tips.
The Mall of America (MOA) is just one of several travel treasures to explore when visiting Bloomington, MN. Along with the many memorable activities at the Mall, venturing out on a bike can make it easy to see more fun attractions in the south metro. With designated bike routes and commuter paths along the streets, it's easy to spend several days seeing the sights that may include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Center, the MSP airport viewing station, the Northwest Airlines Museum and more.
Named for the turbulent waters in the Mississippi River at the mouth of Coon Creek, the city of Coon Rapids is a fun place to explore on the 10-mile bike loop. One of the nine communities in the Twin Cities Gateway it’s a perfect destination for a bike vacation with all the trail opportunities that connect here. The Coon Creek Trail and the Mississippi River Trail are two of the main greenways that allow you to connect and safely pedal the many miles of trails throughout the area. So, if you enjoy biking along rivers and creeks we have some ideas, starting with the Coon Rapids 10-mile loop.
With spring here, we wanted to share another bike/birding hotspot we have enjoyed over the years that you may want to add to your True North list of places to explore. Check out several bike trails in the north suburbs of the Twin Cities Gateway this spring and summer. While ground-truthing the maps for the MN Bike/Hike Guide, we noticed many birding haunts in the community of Shoreview, MN.
