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Cycling tips on driving your bike in inclement weather
Don’t let inclement weather stop you from biking. Cycling is one of the healthiest forms of exercise and when planned properly it can be a great activity year-round! With spring around the corner, here are some tips for staying safe. Especially at times when Mother Nature seems to throw a wrench in your plans on…
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Bike around Hutchinson with its hometown charm
As tourism opportunities open up again, I wanted to revisit Hutchinson, MN, from their map on pages 46-47 in the MN Bike/Hike Guide. A bike-friendly community with a hometown feel and small-town charm this community is worth checking out. A short drive west of the Twin Cities, it’s one of those areas where it’s easy…
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Ride your bike to some disc golf fun in the Twin Cities Gateway
With spring around the corner, for those that love disc golf or are eager to learn, you will find your next fun-filled game at one of the many courses in the Twin Cities Gateway. All are easy to access from the bike-friendly roads and trails in the area. Throughout the nine cities of the Gateway,…
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Minnesota may be one step closer to micro-mobility with biking
As more Minnesotans search for fun, eco-friendly transportation options, several communities around the state are updating or developing their bike share infrastructure to make micro-mobility happen. Apple Valley, Bemidji, Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud are just a few examples of the towns upgrading their bike-friendly programs. Minneapolis is collaborating with neighboring communities to make the…
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Pick up a complimentary 2022 MN Bike/Hike Guide at the E-bike Challenge
Hot off the press, a complimentary copy of the 2022 Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide will be available for you to pick up at the E-bike Challenge, in Minneapolis, on April 2 & 3. Just in time to plan your summer adventures, as temperatures begin to warm. As you page through the latest edition of this handy pocket…
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What is an electric assist bike, or e-bike and is it for you?
You have probably read about electric-assist bicycles, commonly known as e-bikes. With many improvements, the past couple of years, this type of bicycle has grown in popularity around the world. So what exactly is a pedal-assist bicycle? Simply by pedaling, instead of using a twist or thumb throttle, you activate the motor to help turn…
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Choosing an electric bike for your style of bicycle riding
You have probably heard about electric bikes and the improvements that have been made in the last couple of years. If you are curious. before checking them out here are some questions that should be asked before purchasing one of them.
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Selecting the right type of electric bike motor for your style if riding
Electric bike motors have technologically come a long way in the last few years and can typically be located in three different locations on an e-bike. The first two locations use a hub motor that can be found on either the front or rear wheel of the bike. In recent years the center mount motors, in…
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Maximizing the range your electric bike can travel per charge
The distance an electric bike will go on a battery charge is called range. This is an important specification to pay attention to when comparing e-bikes with your desired riding style. For example, if your commute involves steep climbs, you don’t want to run the battery low halfway up the hill. Without power, an e-bike…
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The winter/spring bike guide is here to help you plan your next adventure
The winter/Spring edition of the MN Bike Guide is here, just in time, as temperatures start to warm. Page through the latest Guide and rediscover the trails and scenic country roads in Minnesota. Now in our thirteenth year of publishing the guide, we have added several more bike-friendly destinations in Minnesota. Also, find many bike…
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