Bike Pic 9, fond summer memories for this biker chick on RAGBRAI
Fond summer memories on RAGBRAI, of this biker chick in the saddle, enjoy the country fresh air and lush corn fields while riding across Iowa.
Bike Pic Jan 7, ice cream smiles Sunday with pie and more on RAGBRAI
Pie, with a lot of ice cream, served along the annual Iowa bike route is one of the many traditions cyclists enjoy on the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI).
Bike races are a great way to experience new trails and routes
The big issue with traveling elsewhere to ride is finding the good trails, best routes or fun secret spots that only the locals know about. That's why I recommend you enter a bike race. Not for the race, but for the route.
Bike Pic Jan 5, warmer weather ahead allows for outdoor fun
Yeah its Friday and with warmer weather predicted in a day or so, its time to get the bike, skis or walking boots our for some winter fun.
Studded tires extend your season with safety and traction
Winter’s icy grip can be an unforgivable time for bicyclists riding without studded tires. We enjoy the solitude of winter riding and the added fitness it offers, but as rain or snow turns to ice real dangers abound.
Bike Pic Jan 2, fond memories riding along the scenic lane
We found this picture, taken last year, of a group of bikers enjoying warm weather, sunshine and fond memories while rolling into Bloomington, MN from the western suburbs of the Twin Cities.
With more darkness then daylight the zen and the art of night biking
Seasons change and eventually we are left with more night than day. This annual march to the darkest day of the year was the inspiration Frost needed to write Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and on occasion my “Little Horse” asks if “there is some mistake”, but of course frost was talking about the animal and I the machine. The draw of the dark and cold is the same though. Snow muffles sound, and darkness can be beautiful. If you haven’t tried mountain biking at night, I encourage it!
Bike Pic Jan 1, father son duo plans for the Arctic Fever Fat Tire Race
Happy New Years as you begin 2018, we hope its you best year yet! Start the year off right with a resolution to do more biking like this father/son duo, in the photo at last years Arctic Fever Fat Tire Race, in Excelsior, MN.
Some of the best “Pics of 2017” at HaveFunBiking!
As we wait for the new year, page through some our posts here and in the HaveFunBiking Blog, on Facebook or Instagram. You will find plenty of fun pictures of cyclists enjoying 2017.
Out of the box review: the best cold weather glove to date
It has finally happened, I found the bottom of the Sealskinz Halo glove’s effective temperature range. Before you start to think I went on some wild adventure like the Goonies search for One Eyed Willie, you should know that it has been a pretty mild around here, by Minnesota standards. Sealskinz promises to have us covered with the Highland Claw glove. Let’s review what makes it special!