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Edina makes the perfect beginning on the new Nine Mile Creek Trail
From the Promenade in Edina, MN, the new paved trail system along the Nine Mile Creek watershed is fun to explore. Pedaling west, you can safely ride over two freeways and connect to another regional trail hub in Hopkins. Along the way, this new corridor utilizes several wooden trail structures to straddle the bed of the creek…
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Discover the Rice Creek Trails natural settings out of Mounds View
Mounds View is home to several scenic miles of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, offering many opportunities for your next bike adventure. Along this Twin Cities Gateway trail system you will find a great mix of busy and calm. Where you can ride your bike along the creekside trail through marshes, meadows and wooded areas to…
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A clipless pedal is a quick and easy upgrade to make your next ride better
There is a simple equation that always holds true why use clipless pedals: control = comfort. By securing your feet in place with a clipless pedal you can use muscles more efficiently, relieve excessive strain on your feet and be connected to your bicycle more directly. Depending on your riding style, read on to see…
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The Tour de Tush bike ride helps the fight against colon cancer
The Tour de Tush is an annual bike ride that helps bring awareness and raises funds for research in the fight against colon cancer. By supporting this ride on September 9th, in Richfield MN, the Colon Cancer Coalition will be able to help more people with early detection and regular screenings. Colon cancer is preventable, treatable…
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A dynamo light is an upgrade you should consider for this fall!
Being visible is paramount to staying safe while riding and there are many different types of lights available to help with that pursuit. But, the king of them all is the Dynamo light. These lights use a bicycle mounted generator for power, staying lit while you ride. Read on to learn how Dynamo systems work and…
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Help the MN High School Cycling League with their fall events as a volunteer
The Minnesota High School Cycling League is looking for volunteers to help our youth grow with cycling as a part of their childhood. Volunteer at one of the League’s events this fall. As a volunteer-based organization they can always use more help!
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Ride your bike to and from Blue Heron Days for a good time
When you’re in Lino Lakes it can feel like you’re smack dab in the middle of northern Minnesota, especially on Blue Heron Days, August 17-19. One of eight Twin Cities Gateway communities, Lino Lakes has the second largest Blue Heron rookery in the state. While visiting here you can pedal along many wide open roads…
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Cycling event Chainbreaker benefits the Masonic Cancer Center, U of M
Born in the Twin Cities, Chainbreaker is more than just a bike event, it is an experience! Riders take part in activities throughout the year that culminate in a three-day celebration to raise money for the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer for research to end cancer.
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Bike the Long Lake Trail while visiting New Brighton’s Stockyard Days
Riding the Long Lake Trails and taking in Stockyard Days, in New Brighton is a great example of what you will find visiting this area. Located on the north side of the Twin Cities, you will find many trails that connect.
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Enjoy a holiday bike Festival pedaling through the scenic Driftless Area
For eight years, the La Crosse Area Labor Day Bike Festival has hosted all kinds of rides, for all kinds of riders. This year, along with the: family-friendly neighborhood tours, ice-cream rides, mountain biking, live music, challenging road rides, are two new event options.
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