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Paved and surface trails to explore this summer in Minnesota
With more than 4,000 miles of paved bike/hike trails, the state of Minnesota has become a world-renowned bicycle touring destination for all to enjoy. Making considerable strides in connectivity, so in some areas, you can pedal distances of up to one hundred and sixty five miles without leaving the pavement. As you plan your next…
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Minnesota’s newest hiking and mountain biking park opens
Are you looking for trails with plenty of flow, berms, and jumps? You’ll find them at the new mountain biking trails in Braemar Park. The trails that skirt the golf course are laid out in three segments located in the southwest, northwest, and east sections of the golf course in Edina, MN.
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Fun and fitness when winter bike riding isn’t your thing
Snow, ice, and cold make for excellent conditions for fat biking, but how do you keep in shape when winter bike riding isn’t your thing? Luckily, many fun activities, exercises, drills, and products can help keep you in shape through the winter months.
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Winter in a bike shop is a great time to learn and save
The winter months are the perfect time to visit a bike shop and learn. Other than just enjoying bikes at a time when you may not be riding, there are many benefits to visiting your bike shop during the cooler months of the year. You can learn more in the slower winter months, get better…
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Winter riding fun with these easy cold weather tips
I can’t fight it any longer; my powers of denial are only so strong. Despite my best efforts, a change is coming, and I can do nothing to stop it. That’s right, winter is here. We just experienced a real cold snap, and snow is coming. While I can’t stop the cold elements from hitting…
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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 are some of the last natural trails in the Twin City metro. At the Bloomington Ferry Bridge site, you will find one of three starting points for many outdoor adventures along the river.
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Winona’s scenic bluffs offer a new twist for mountain bikers
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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Quick tips for renting a bicycle when traveling
Taking your bicycle when you travel is not always possible, but don’t give up on the idea of riding altogether. Renting a bike or e-bike is an easy way to experience new places. Plus, it lets you try a new bike you may want to buy when you get home. So, before you travel, here…
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How to Prepare for a bike tire flat in the winter
A flat bike tire is the last thing we want to deal with when riding out in the cold. Unfortunately, this annoyance happens and the best thing we can do is to prepare for it.
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Gaiters may be an added bonus to winter riding warmth
Cold, snow, sleet, and ice are normal conditions for my winter bike commute to work here in Minnesota. With the elements being so unfriendly, I am excited to try commuting with a pair of gaiters for added warmth. With that direction in mind, I was excited to try the Hillsound Armadillo LT gaiters. For those…
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