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Bike Pic Nov 5, winter fat bike fun is back in the upper Midwest
Winter fat bike fun is back in the upper Midwest as this biker chick takes a break for this photo opp. down in the Minnesota River bottoms, In Bloomington.
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Exploring the Tampa/St. Pete Area bike trails on your next vacation
After a bicycle tourism conference in Florida and hearing many interesting facts about the bike friendly options here in the Tampa/St Pete area, I wanted to check it out. On a rental bike and some fun in the sun, I explore several designated bike routes and trail you may want to check out.
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With bicycles packed, visit Cedar Falls the ‘Gateway to Trails’ in Iowa
The Cedar Falls area has something for both the seasoned cyclist and novice rider, as I discovered. Known as ‘Iowa’s Gateway to Trails’ the area offers cyclists over a 100 miles of hard surface trails throughout the area. On my last visit, I had the opportunity to ride with the Cedar Valley Cyclists and learn…
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Strider’s 14x is a new breed of balance bikes and out of the box
We’ve talked a lot about balance bikes in the past, and with good reason. Balance bikes teach children the most difficult aspect of riding in a fun and easy way. By doing away with the pedals, a balance bike allows kids to scoot along sidewalks and paths with relative ease while learning how to balance…
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The Auto Rack is a tail light extension system for hauling bikes
Being a huge advocate in cycling visibility, the minute I saw this tail light extension system, I was impressed. A great idea, the Auto Rack is a tail light extension system that offers motorist behind you a clear view of your intentions, whether you are signaling to stop or turn as you haul your bikes…
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Bike Pic Nov 18, some Minnesota biker chicks having a good time
A little damp weather bike touring wont stop these Minnesota Ironman biker chicks from having a good time riding around Washington County.
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Lupine SL-A7 Road Light, out of the box and amazing first impression
I really didn’t know what to expect when I heard we were going to be reviewing Lupine’s new SL A7 light. This is by far the clearest and brightest 900 lumen light I have ever seen. My first experience with their product reinforced everything I have heard and more. Read on to learn more.
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First Impressions of Sealskinz’ Super-visible Halo Overshoe
The pond in my back yard is frozen, the leaves are off the trees and the snow blower is ready. These are all signs that Minnesota is firmly in the act of becoming the ice planet Hoth, as history suggests. Happily, my transition into winter has been cushioned. I have some fine products to test,…