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First impression of Bloomington’s river bottom mountain bike trail system
Towards the southern edge of Bloomington, you will find the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail System, which is fun to ride throughout the year. For my most recent visit, I used the trailhead near the Bloomington Ferry Bridge. Here, you’ll see a rocky slope that travels down into the woods. A start of a great adventure.…
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Alex a bike-friendly getaway you can make on one tank
There is no shortage of fun in Minnesota, and looking at the latest MN Bike Guide with all the maps, we wanted to see how Alex (Alexandria) fits as a one-tank, multi-modal, round-trip destination. With increased gas prices taking a bite out of your wallet, we found that the Alexandria Lakes Area fits the criteria…
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Many bike/hike adventures await your visit to the Mesabi Trail Towns
In Minnesota’s north mining region, the towns along the Mesabi Trail host several of the state’s historical gems and a family fun destination to explore by bike or on foot. In this pristine area of the state, you will find over 28 small mining communities along this well-known paved trail system. With the trail here,…
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Biking around Albert Lea may add a little Rock n’ Roll to your ride
Now that summer is here and many traditional outdoor activities are coming to the top of my list, I have a big decision to make. With my new e-bike, where should I go for my first out-of-town weekend bike getaway? One of my favorites is Albert Lea, Minnesota, A one-tank getaway that offers a beautiful…
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Kid’s mountain bikes: tips and tricks to get them on the trail
John Brown loves riding his mountain bike and enjoys sharing that passion with his boys. He dedicates weekends to teaching his kids the following exercises on mountain biking so they ’ love the sport as he does. Through their eyes, the sense of freedom and excitement is shown with enthusiasm giving his kids a fantastic…
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Making yourself heard with a bicycle bell, vs voice command
With summer riding opportunities here, it may be time to look for a new bicycle bell for added safety. Personally, I prefer using a bell when approaching slower cyclists and people walking on the trail, just ahead of me. Rather than using my voice alone, with a tone that may vary. I find a bell…
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Pedal Jam/Bike the Brooklyns family-fun ride
Are you looking for a family fun outing that explores the northwest suburbs, the Brooklyns of the Twin Cities? Enjoy the inaugural Pedal Jam Bike Ride on trails in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. In conjunction with the Brooklyn Center Health Fair and Brooklyn Park IgboFest cultural festival, the ride will take place on August…
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A list of bike companies in the Eco Experience Building at the MN State Fair
Thanks for exploring the E-bikes in the Eco Experience Building at the Minnesota State Fair. With the latest options in e-transportation available today, Thanks to Affinity Plus and HaveFunBiking, here are two E-bike you can win. Plus, a list of bike shops with their favorite electric assist bicycle they are exhibiting. Also, find their contact…
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Dance on your pedals in Richfield with the Joyful Riders
The Joyful Riders Club is coming to Richfield on the evening of August 9th! Come out for this dance-paced community bike ride around beautiful Richfield, MN. While meeting new friends, the ride will feature live music with DJ Dev. as you explore this bike-friendly city. With a fun-filled evening of bike-focused highlights, upon your return,…
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MN’s Ironman Bike Ride is back for its 56th year of fun!
As the summer biking season begins, set a goal starting with the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, in Shakopee, MN. The longest-running bike ride event in the state this year’s ride returns Saturday, June 17th to benefit Free Bikes 4 Kids. All routes start and end in Shakopee’s Huber Park, alongside the Minnesota River. With touring…
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