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How to choose the right cycling gloves for miles of pain free riding!
A pair of cycling gloves are one of the few pieces of apparel that make direct contact with both your body and the bicycle. They help you maintain proper grip on the bars when things get hot and sweaty, they protect your skin in the case of an accidental dismount, and they can help alleviate…
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E-bikes, what are the differences and what’s best for your riding style
The idea of strapping a motor to a bicycle is nothing new. In fact, the first internal combustion engine bicycle was launched by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885. As time moved forward motorize bicycles became motorcycles, but the call for some sort of powered bicycle never faded. Now that the E-bike market has…
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Bike Pic Ap 14, a Tuesday tip always lock up your bike
This Tuesday, lock your bike when to protect your investment
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Plans for a new cycling complex, with the demise of the NSC Velodrome
Track cycling in Minnesota could come to an end in 2019 without the support of an new cycling center. The NSC Velodrome in Blaine, will be demolished after the 2019 racing season. The MN Cycling Center is working to build a new indoor facility to replace this important cycling venue.
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Do your part giving back to the cycling community you enjoy
Giving back to the trails, paths, roads and events you enjoy is a great way to stockpile some good karma and it’s fun! There are countless ways to give back to your cycling community. For example, you can volunteer to support rides, clean up a trail system, build a trail, support a high school cycling…
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Tips for planning a great bike adventure for lasting memories
Congratulations, if you have decided to take the leap and plan a great bike adventure. It could be a small charity ride, your first triathlon, a multi-day bike tour, or a fun filled trip for the whole family, whatever the bike adventure, there are a few things you should know before leaving your front door.
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Get into Mountain Biking with these few tips!
Starting a new sport like Mountain Biking is a ton of fun. The experience of exploring local trails and challenging obstacles is exhilarating. Here are a few tips to get you riding faster and smoother.
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Adventure bikes are super capable. Are they the right bike for you?
Over the past few years, a new category of bicycle has been developing – The Adventure Bike. Although these Adventure Bikes may look like a road bike, they offer features that allows for ridding off road trails.
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“The Flat Stopper” could be your future tire sealant!
I first saw the Flat Stopper tire sealant at Interbike. The flat Stopper booth had a wheel affixed to a stand that had a jagged spike that would puncture the tire if you pressed a lever. Based on this display, I needed to try this sealant myself. See what I discovered!
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First thoughts and impressions of Sealskinz Socks
It was impossible to miss the Sealskinz booth at Interbike this year. There in the center of the exhibit was a huge tub of water with a woman standing in the middle wearing nothing on her feet but socks! When I asked if her feet were wet or cold, she responded casually “nope, I’ve been…
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