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Recently the U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that 19 new National Recreation Trail (NRT) systems were added, and this includes the Cannon Valley Trail in Minnesota. This now adds an additional 370 plus miles to over a 1,000 NRT trail system throughout the U.S.
Tubeless tires are one of the best upgrades you can make to your bike. They are more resistant to flats, ride better, and are lighter. With all their benefits, the fear of setting them up keeps many riders from enjoying the tubeless world. If you are still refusing to take the leap for fear of having to care for them, read on. This is the HaveFunBiking guide to tubeless tire setup and troubleshooting.
If you are in the Twin Cities Gateway Area this summer, the Blaine Festival, north of Minneapolis, is only a week away. From June 27th to the 30th you will find several fun events over the weekend. While there you may want to consider jumping on a bike and riding the velodrome track at the National Sports Center.
Thanks to AAA The Auto Club Group, printed copies of both the Iowa and Minnesota Bike Guides are still available. With summer just a few days away stop by one of the AAA offices near you by looking at our digital editions for a map of a AAA office near you.
If you are in the Twin Cities, what a fun way to spend the early part of your 4th of July, then the Tour D'Amico (TDA) bicycle ride. This year start your Independence Day celebration with a scenic bike ride and a delicious picnic upon your return.
Pedaling along the Mississippi River Trail, north of Minneapolis, takes cyclists through the remarkable art community of Fridley. With the annual '49er Days, live theatre and a stunning gallery everyone will be inspired biking or hiking in Fridley.
The second most common trailside mechanical to a flat tire is a broken chain. While it could be the end of an otherwise great ride, with a little preparation, you can easily and quickly get if fixed and back on the road. Read on to learn the causes of and remedies to a broken chain.
Full of bicycle routes and trails to explore. AAA -The Auto Club Group invites you to stop by one of their branch offices to pick up a copy of the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide, learn about their bikes benefits program and register to win.
With so many summer festivals and attractions for a family to take in, commuting by bike can add to the fun. Especially if the event is within three to seven miles of your home or the lodge you are staying at. By leaving the car behind and traveling by bike everyone in your group can spend more time having fun.
Once the 29er revolution took over, many companies started looking at even more sizes. Therefore, we now have: 24”, 26”, 27.5”, 29”, 27+ and 29+ wheel options, with another new dimension on the horizon. Take a look below to see the pros and cons of each size.