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  • Bicycling tips to make Mardi Gras memorable!

    If you are tired of the cold and want some fun on a bike, Mardi Gras soon here may be your answer. This is most popular time to visit New Orleans. At a time to catch some of the most popular parades, and events ending with “Fat Tuesday”. However getting around is another story and…

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  • Biking in Mexico

    Spending some time in Mexico this winter, Howard Schneider found some great riding opportunities in the Puerto Vallarta area. Using a bike tour company located just 30 minutes north of Vallarta- Bici Bucerias, the guys were really helpful with: advise on bus transportation; bike fitting; warnings of “topes” (speed bumps): pointing out landmarks: and riding…

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  • Scarf from North45 keeps goggles fog free

    The North45 scarf, created by Canadian entrepreneur Dimitri Poliderakis was designed to keep winter sports enthusiasts’ faces warm while simultaneously not causing their goggles to fog up when created. A feat that regular scarves often can’t manage. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, it went on sale at the end of last winter. This winter I…

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  • Becoming a Randonneur

    Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature and self-sufficiency is more important then anything else. When riders participate in randonneuring events, they are part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of the sport of bicycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie, not competition, is…

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  • Cycling Central London’s superhighways

    Following an announcement from London’s mayor Boris Johnson, yesterday, cycling in central London looks set to become significantly safer. Two new Cycling Superhighways are planned for the city, and – subject to final approval from Transport for London – work on building the routes will begin in March.

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  • Several Minnesotan’s at high school league banquet honored

    The NICA Awards Banquet was held at Clif Bar headquarters, in Emeryville, California, honoring outstanding participants in high school cycling leagues across the U.S. The evening culminated with both a multi-media awards presentation, with several Minnesota recipients and an inspiring presentation by Catharine Pendrel chronicling her incredible career.

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  • Warm weather getaways to explore

    If you are looking at slipping away to some warm weather destinations, to get out and explore and play, here is D.C. Rainmaker’s Blog to give you some ideas. D.C, who travel around the world for work, has been sharing his travels the last few years in his blog for you to enjoy.

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  • Twin Cities Bike Swap coming February 8th

    What better place to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift than at the Bike Swap where any and all things bikes can be found. The 2015 annual Twin Cities Bike Swap is Sunday, February 8th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with admission just $5 or tables can be rented to sell your gear. This…

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  • See and be seen, a priority for Bemidji bike messenger

    Sean Crampton tucked two freshly rolled burritos into a “Star Wars” lunchbox and jumped on his bicycle after pulling his Gore-Tex face mask over his long hair. Pedaling hard he was on his way on this cold winter night to the Bemidji Brewing Company, where someone had placed an order. Along with the cold riders…

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  • Milder temp’s, Arrowhead 135 still exhausting

    One hundred and thirty-five miles is a long drive, one many people wouldn’t consider if it was 40 degrees below zero. Even with milder temp’s for this morning race start at 6 a.m. the select few will attempt to travel the 135 mile course this year via. a bike, cross-country skis or on foot through…

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