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Keep an eye out for the eagles and their nests on the inaugural Eagle Watch Bike Tour Saturday, May 8, 2021. It's a family-friendly bike event exploring the Point Douglas Trail between Hastings, MN, and Prescott, WI. Enjoy biking this 5.5-mile trail (11 miles round trip), spotting eagles, and exploring two historic downtowns.
Named for an early settler along the east bank of the Mississippi River. Today the bike-friendly Fridley 10-mile bike loop lets visitors discover art, nature and beautiful flower gardens along the way. With many cycling paths connecting to both the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) and the Rice Creek Trail, bike touring is easy. One of the nine communities of the Twin Cities Gateway, the city of Fridley is located just north of Minneapolis, and a fun place to explore. So, if you enjoy biking along the trails that Red River oxen carts once used we have some options to explore while enjoying the Fridley 10-mile bike loop.
Your favorite music keeps you pedaling in high spirits through the toughest rides like nothing else. So how do you bring your favorite tunes along with limited space while riding a bike? Take a look at these few tips below about some of the most popular options.
What started eleven years ago to help more people stay active, the "30 Days of Biking" campaign has grown in popularity. Now, as the drive moves forward with its heart-healthy values, it's the right of passage to warmer weather riding ahead. Giving those who participate the right to brag or at least the stamina to stem-off most illnesses. As April leaves much to be desired most years. Enjoy fond memories with the current forecast predicting above-normal temps the first week in April.
In Lakeville, you can breathe in all the fresh Minnesota air you want as you enjoy your favorite outdoor activities around its many lakes. Ride your bicycle on many off-road or paved trail loops. Go for a scenic hike, or just lay by the beach and soak in the sun. It's is all within a bikeable distance here in Lakeville.
When visiting Lino Lakes, it can feel like you’re smack dab in the middle of northern Minnesota, especially while enjoying the trail loops along the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes. One of nine Twin Cities Gateway communities, the area, supports a large Blue Heron rookery and hosts the Blue Heron Days Festival held in the middle of August each year. A perfect place for your next bike vacation, the Lino Lakes 10-bike loop with many trail connections and wildlife viewing opportunities is worth considering here in the Twin Cities Gateway.
With the promise of vaccines and a chance of normalcy in our near future, I would like to share a Minnesota true north adventure perfect for the whole family. A remote bike or hike camping experience, 10 miles from the Canadian border, perfect for an off-the-grid true north adventure. That takes you and your group into the vast Beltrami Island State Forest near Roseau, MN.
People ask, is it safe to go for a bicycle ride, a walk, or commute by bike to work during the coronavirus pandemic? The answer is yes! It's safe if you follow the recommended guidelines. Now with gyms, health clubs, and schools all struggling to stay open, health officials continue to recommend the practice of wearing a mask and social distancing to meet safety guidelines. Cycling is a healthy means of staying active and is still advised. There is no reason to stop if you feel well. Just use some precautions. So take a break from the uncertainty of the news. Get out there and learn some new social-distancing habits using the helpful tips below and have some fun staying healthy.
With the summer season officially ending on September 21st, fall is a great time to extend your bike riding adventures in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. As the leaves change colors along the miles of paved and mountain bike trails, cyclists will find a kaleidoscope of peak colors at every turn. Especially with the abundant rainfall we have had this year. Colors along the trails and roadways are predicted to be spectacular. If the weather remains sunny during the day with cooler temps at night, conditions favor stunning vistas while exploring the upper Midwest.
If you like the idea of taking your road bike, or a slight version of it, off the pavement and onto a designated park area, cycle-cross may be for you. Also called CX, cyclo-X, or just 'cross the actual name is cyclocross and is a form of bicycle racing known worldwide. Cyclo-cross has parallels with mountain bike racing, cross-country cycling, and criterium racing. The CX course is normally set up temporarily in a city park.