Category: Destinations
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A bike adds to the fun at the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament
The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament returns to the Twin Cities on August 17-18. Historically held in downtown St. Paul, this 3-on-3 family-focused tournament is now in Brooklyn Park, MN, the perfect place to bring your bike. While visiting, you will find five major paved trail systems that intersect. Plus, there are many bike-friendly streets to…
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Bike to the Minnesota State Fair, its less hassle!
It is time to start planning your visit to this year’s Minnesota State Fair and using your bicycle is a comfortable way to get there. If you plan on attending this year’s Great Minnesota Get-together, bicycle parking is still free. Ride your bike from home or do a multi-modal commute to the fair. Consider loading…
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‘Rock-N-Roll the Lakes’ bike ride in Southern Minnesota is back
As the hometown of rock-n-roll icons Eddie Cochran, and Marion Ross (also known as Mrs. C from Happy Days) knows, Albert Lea, MN is a place to rock! You’re also likely to spot one of the many eagles, pelicans, and countless other birds and wildlife that live in the area when riding around the local…
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Fun memories and spectacular views on the Mesabi Trail Tour
Join old and new friends on the Mesabi Trail Tour for the most fun you can have on two wheels. The 2025 Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour returns on August 2nd with five fun distances for your next bike adventure. Choose from 5 different routes – 12, 26, 46, 58, or 70 miles. All…
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Discover the pleasure of biking around Brainerd
The farther you drive north, the more you’ll be surrounded by lakes and never-ending trails. And the Brainerd Lakes Area is no exception. Here, you are in luck when you want to escape the city to taste the come-stay-for-a-while vibe of relaxing by the lakeside in northern Minnesota.
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The MN Bike/Hike/Paddle Guide has many fun destinations to explore
We are now in our 16th year of publishing the Minnesota Bike/Hike/Paddle Guide. We hope you find all the bike-friendly maps helpful in planning your next outdoor adventure. Use this guide to help you select your next fun outing with family and friends. We have added some suggested route options to most of the maps,…
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Bike around Lakeville and discover its treasures
Your vacation time is precious, and that’s not something Lakeville takes lightly. Located on the south side of the Twin Cities, the bike-friendly small town is the perfect getaway for those wanting a break from the big city noise. Breathe in all the fresh Minnesota air you want as you enjoy your favorite outdoor activities.…
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Bike to Minnesota’s Salt Lake Birding Festival
With temperature predicted to return into the 60s soon, you will find the Salt Lake Birding Weekend on April 25-27th. Located in Western Minnesota, this event is bike-friendly and the perfect way to explore the bird haunts. Consider packing up the bikes and family for a spring birding weekend in the Prairie Waters Region area…
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2025 mountain bike trail workshop moves to Minnesota
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) will hold its seventh year of Foundations Mountain Bike Trail workshop to create more model trail communities. This year in Minnesota, attendees will learn what it takes to make a mountain bike park and then return home with the knowledge to make it happen. In 2025, workshops will occur…
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Bike destinations and peak fall color riding in the Upper Midwest
With fall color officially peaking in just a month, don’t rush to put that bike away too soon! When the tree foliage begins to change, first in Minnesota and then in Iowa, using the HaveFunBiking guides and the state DNR websites, it’s easy to expand your recreational riding through October. As our summer bike adventures…