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Bike Pic Sept 14, wearing safe visible clothing with a dab of orange
Here are some bicycle riders having fun, pedaling into the morning Sunday on RAGBRAI wearing safe visible clothing with an extra dab of orange.
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Don’t be Afraid of Removing Wheels with Disc Brakes
Disc brakes are taking over the cycling world. It is now difficult to find any bike in a bike shop without them and that’s for good reason. Disc brakes are more powerful, more consistent, and more durable than a standard brake. With any new product there are new things you need to learn and new…
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Bike Pic September 12, perfect weather for a fun off road work out
Prefect weather here in the upper Midwest to get out after school or work for a workout on the mountain bike trail for some off road fun.
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Bike Pic Sept 10, a picture perfect ice cream smiles Sunday
Its Ice Cream Smiles Sunday here in the upper Midwest and here are some cyclist after a hard day on RAGBRAI, in Iowa late in July, sharing some ice cream.
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Finding fun and fitness in fall bike riding through the colorful foliage
Now that the kids have gone back to school, the days are getting shorter, and temperatures begin to drop is the best time of year to ride your bike. From a trail perspective, the dirt becomes softer as the fall rolls in because of lower temperatures and increased rainfall. Additionally, riding off road in the…
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Bike Pic Sept 9, schools out for the week for this mountain biker
With the first week of school out of the way this young mountain biker is enjoying riding the trail. With temps in the mid-70’s we hope get an ride!
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A simple look at your bikes disc brakes function and maintenance
Disc brakes were introduced on bikes as early as the 1950’s with Shimano making an actual hydraulic disc in the mid 1970’s. There were even versions of the timeless Schwinn Stingray series released in 1971 that came stock with a rear disc brake. You need to fast forward more than 25 years before the first…
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Bike Pic Sept 8, savor the Taste of the Trail along the Root River
It’s in Bluff County and each September, over three consecutive Saturday’s the nine towns here host the “Taste of the Trail.” If you haven’t experienced the Root River this is a chance take in one or all three of the free weekend events September 9, 16 or the 23rd.
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Bike Pic Sept 7, Saint Paul Classic showcases many parks of the city
The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour, in its 23rd year, spotlights several of the scenic parks and parkways of Saint Paul. This year’s annual ride will take place on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Don’t miss this family-friendly Saint Paul tradition!
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Bike Pic Sept 6, riding into the morning sun, RAGBRAI 2017
Here are some bicycle riders having fun, pedaling into the morning sun on a picture perfect day as they ride out of Orange City, IA, on RAGBRAI 2017.
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