Pre-ride bicycling exercises you should consider before heading out

Cycling is a demanding workout that engages both the lower and upper limbs. For this reason, it is important to prepare your body for the experience ahead with a few targeted bicycling exercises or stretches.

Cycling is a demanding workout that engages both the lower and upper limbs. For this reason, it is important to prepare your body for the experience ahead with a few targeted bicycling exercises or stretches. In this article, we will discuss seven of the most useful movements to include in your routine so that your legs, back, torso, and shoulders get equal attention.

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Join the fun, discover a park by bicycle this Saturday, September 29

This Saturday, thousands of people will explore parks and public lands by bicycle as part of the 3rd annual 'Bike Your Park Day'. Nearly 5,000 participants have already registered over 500 rides in 47 U.S. states, including Iowa and Minnesota. See events scheduled or plan your own ride to a park.

This Saturday, thousands of people will explore parks and public lands by bicycle as part of the third annual 'Bike Your Park Day'. Nearly 5,000 participants have already registered over 500 rides in 47 U.S. states, including Iowa and Minnesota. See events scheduled or plan your own ride to a park. Most parks offer free admission when you drive your bike vs. a car when visiting.

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Edina makes the perfect beginning on the new Nine Mile Creek Trail

Fun riding through the Edina Promenade connecting the Nine Mile Creek Trail east and west.

From the Promenade in Edina, MN, the new paved trail system along the Nine Mile Creek watershed is fun to explore. Pedaling west, you can safely ride over two freeways and connect to another regional trail hub in Hopkins. Along the way, this new corridor utilizes several wooden trail structures to straddle the bed of the creek giving you a birds-eye view of nature. Pedaling east out of Edina and the trail takes you to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Either way, it's a fun ride for the entire family.

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Discover the Rice Creek Trails natural settings out of Mounds View

Enjoying nature riding the Rice Creek Trail out of Mounds View.

Mounds View is home to several scenic miles of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, offering many opportunities for your next bike adventure. Along this Twin Cities Gateway trail system you will find a great mix of busy and calm. Where you can ride your bike along the creekside trail through marshes, meadows and wooded areas to visit mother nature's flora and fauna as the fall waterfowl migration approaches.

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A clipless pedal is a quick and easy upgrade to make your next ride better

There is a simple equation that always holds true why use clipless pedals: control = comfort. By securing your feet in place with a clipless pedal you can use muscles more efficiently, relieve excessive strain on your feet and be connected to your bicycle more directly. Depending on your riding style, read on to see how easy it is to learn to ride “clipless”.

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The Tour de Tush bike ride helps the fight against colon cancer

Tour d' Tush bike ride helps fight colon cancer

The Tour de Tush is an annual bike ride that helps bring awareness and raises funds for research in the fight against colon cancer. By supporting this ride on September 9th, in Richfield MN, the Colon Cancer Coalition will be able to help more people with early detection and regular screenings. Colon cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable with your support and participation.

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A dynamo light is an upgrade you should consider for this fall!

Being visible is paramount to staying safe while riding and there are many different types of lights available to help with that pursuit. But, the king of them all is the Dynamo light.

Being visible is paramount to staying safe while riding and there are many different types of lights available to help with that pursuit. But, the king of them all is the Dynamo light. These lights use a bicycle mounted generator for power, staying lit while you ride. Read on to learn how Dynamo systems work and why they are so dependable.

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