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MN Ironman Bike Ride, a Spring Tradition This Sunday
A right of passage for many, that spring is officially here, the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride will be returning to Washington County Fairgrounds this Sunday. With clear skies predicted for 49th Annual event, registration is still open for all ages to enjoy. Riders can choose one or several of the 14, 27, 29 or 60…
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Drumming Librarian’s Bike Tour Showcases South MN Fun
What a fun way to see some of Minnesota’s charm then on a bike, with old and new friends, touring several towns in southern Minnesota. Recently Bob Lincoln (the Drumming Librarian) from Tour of Minnesota shared with me final route plans for the June 12th – 19th adventure. Along the way riders will see: the…
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BMW’s New Limited Edition Mountain Bike
BMW has announced a new limited edition mountain bike. The Cruise M-Bike Limited Edition is a tribute to the company’s M Series of cars and uses what BMW calls the “characteristic Austin Yellow Metallic” of the BMW M division. Only 500 models will be made available.
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A Garden Sprayer Is Ideal For Cleaning Your Bike
An easy and inexpensive way to keep you bike clean, especially when you are away from home, is to invest in a garden (hand pump) tank sprayer to keep you bike clean and easy to maintain after each use. Just like rinsing your dishes after a meal, rinsing your bike after a ride, with a…
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MN Bike Guide Features More Mapped Adventures
Find your next adventure with the Minnesota edition of the 2015 Bike/Hike Guide. Now available digitally, as the paper version is being shipped out throughout the state. This year’s handy pocket size guide, also available to access by phone and notepad, is full of maps, events and destinations so you can plan and implement your…
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Bicyclists Can Now Wirelessly Control Their Lights
Headlights, tail lights and even turn indicators certainly make cycling safer, but reaching around to operate all those devices at once could be a bit awkward. That’s why Bontrager has announced its new Transmitr system. It allows multiple lights to be controlled from one handlebar-mounted remote, via the ANT+ wireless protocol.
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Prepare For Summer With These Spring Bike Events
In Minnesota, with the trees budding and songbirds filling the airwaves, spring is defiantly here. As we pack away the winter gear and get out the bikes what better way to get in shape for all the summer fun ahead then to plan and participate in one of the many organized bike event scheduled, available…
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Free Bikes 4 Kidz Will Receive Grant To Further Program
Free Bikes 4 Kidz will receive a “Make A Difference Day” award by USA TODAY. This is part of a series about “Make A Difference Day” award winners. In 2008, their first year, Free Bikes 4 Kidz gave away 300 bikes. Last last year they collected, cleaned and repaired over 5,000 bikes to hand out…
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Make every day better with 30 days of biking
What started as way to get more people active, the 30 Days of Biking campaign has grown in popularity. The campaign is a pledge to ride your bike every day in April, any distance, any destination and share your adventures online at #30daysofbiking. So tell your friends and make sure your bike is ready to…
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Family Bike Trip – First Time
My family and I had been on several short bike camping trips close to home, over the last few years. This past summer, we stepped it up a notch to spend a week on a family bike tour. It was the vacation of a lifetime. As we discovered a family bike that: inevitably involve some…
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