Category: Destinations
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The New Brighton 10-mile bike loop ties history with nature
A historical connection to railroads and livestock from its early years, today New Brighton offers cyclists a mixture of nature and other attractions along the 10-mile bike loop. Or add additional adventure with trail connections that will take you throughout the Twin Cities Gateway. With all the attractions, points of interest and trail routes, like…
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The Shoreview 10-mile bike loop easily connects to a wildlife oasis
A community with an abundance of lakes, hence the name Shoreview, you will find an oasis for wildlife viewing opportunities along its trails and the 10-mile bike loop. One of nine communities of the Twin Cities Gateway, it’s a perfect destination for a bike vacation. While visiting you will find many opportunities to bike the…
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Fall colors are still prime in southern Minnesota this weekend
As the leaves continue to lose their color or drop them throughout the northern half of the state, many southern sections of Minnesota are just peaking or still in their prime. To find a perfect fall colored adventure this weekend check the Minnesota Fall Color Website.
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A Minnesota fall bike/birding hotspot in the Twin Cities Gateway to enjoy
As fall approaches and many of the migratory birds are starting to gather for their departure south on the flyway we wanted to share a few bike/birding hotspots we found in the north Twin Cities Metro Area. While ground-truthing a few bike maps in the Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide we noticed some migratory wildlife haunts perfect…
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Get close on the Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride
Get up close and personal on the 18th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride, Saturday, August 18. Enjoy shoreline views of Lake Superior as you pedal the Gitchi-Gami Trail. Occasionally passing through a state park or riding over a serenading waterfall as it cascades into the lake on a supported 8, 28, 34…
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Pedal Van Buren tours through 10 Civil War historic villages in SE. Iowa
In its 32nd year, the villages of Van Buren County will be hosting their annual bike ride visiting several Civil War historical villages along the way. Ride participants can enjoy a 42 or 66-mile route on Saturday and a 42-mile’r on Sunday, along with a fun poker-run on the bike tour both days.
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A Twin Cities Gateway bicycle adventure, pre or post your soccer game
Before or after that next soccer game at the National Sports Center, grab the handlebars of a bicycle for a true north Twin Cities Gateway bicycle adventure. Surrounding the soccer fields, in Blaine, MN, the nine communities of the Gateway offer hundreds of miles of paved trail for you and family members to enjoy. Made…
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‘Ride the Ridges’ out of Winona, are up for the challenge?
If you are up for the challenge, ‘Ride the Ridges’ (RTR) bike ride, out of Winona, MN, allows you four route options. So there is something for everyone. If you believe you will exceed your planned level of endurance this summer here is a memorable way to test those glutes, thighs and calf muscles. In…
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Benefiting the Bike Alliance, two rides creates a Minnesota doubleheader
If you haven’t finalized plans for your #NextBikeAdventure consider a Minnesota doubleheader with the Rock n’ Roll the Lakes this Saturday and Tour of Saints, on Sunday. Both day-of bike bicycle touring events benefit the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota and offer several route options to fit your style of riding.
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A true north biking experience with family and friends in Roseau
If you have three or more days free and are looking for a true north biking experience in Minnesota, consider Roseau. A few miles from the Canadian border on a recent visit I found this area full of fun for off-road bicycling opportunities.