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This Bike Pic Thursday, we caught this biker dude out having fun in the Minnesota River bottoms near Bloomington, MN.

Fun fat biking ideas to stay fit once snow arrives

Living in the upper Midwest with four unique seasons, fat biking can be a fun way to pass the time in the winter while getting a good cardio workout. Many studies state the benefits of staying active in cold weather, and riding a fat bike will do that. As an avid cross-country skier, times are changing. With climate change affecting us all, the fat bike is a great alternative to stay active throughout the winter when the ski trail turns into a bobsled run.

Making yourself heard with a bicycle bell, vs voice command

With summer riding opportunities here, it may be time to look for a new bicycle bell for added safety. Personally, I prefer using a bell when approaching slower cyclists and people walking on the trail, just ahead of me. Rather than using my voice alone, with a tone that may vary. I find a bell noise with a quick statement of “On your left,” when passing, more effective and appreciated. A bike bell is perfect and can offer a high-frequency ping to get you noticed.

The outdoor summer gear guide

Get out and enjoy the warm weather and bright sun as the summer season progresses. Especially with some of the new gear, for biking, hiking, camping, lounging on a beach, or in a boat that we, here at HaveFunBiking, have discovered. 

This Bike Pic Thursday, its a perfect day to get out on the trail, hopefully with family or friends like these mountain bikers.

The 2022 Fathers Day gift guide for that special dad

Here at HaveFunBiking, we just found some items for dad or your next summer’s outdoor adventures. So skip giving dad ‘Old Spice’ or a restaurant gift card this year and check out the following items in our Fathers Day gift guide. We think we have found some fun ideas that dad wants and will keep him active and happy. Many gift options to fit into your budget?

The Mall of America (MOA), located in the east side of Bloomington, is just one of the many travel treasures to explore by bike, when visiting.

Exploring the east side of Bloomington by bicycle for hidden treasures

The Mall of America (MOA) is just one of several travel treasures to explore when visiting Bloomington, MN. Along with the many memorable activities at the Mall, venturing out on a bike can make it easy to see more fun attractions in the south metro. With designated bike routes and commuter paths along the streets, it’s easy to spend several days seeing the sights that may include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Center, the MSP airport viewing station, the Northwest Airlines Museum and more.

Minnesota may be one step closer to micro-mobility with biking

As more Minnesotans search for fun, eco-friendly transportation options, several communities around the state are updating or developing their bike share infrastructure to make micro-mobility happen. Apple Valley, Bemidji, Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud are just a few examples of the towns upgrading their bike-friendly programs. Minneapolis is collaborating with neighboring communities to make the Twin Cities area the perfect place to practice micro-mobility. Especially with the E-bike Challenge and the global initiative of 30-Days of Biking returning.

On this bike pic Wednesday, as Santa departs for another year, we hope you received the gift you were looking for to make this Holiday season the best.

The top holiday gift ideas for that active person in your life

Find the perfect holiday gift for that active outdoor person in your life with our growing list of ideas at HaveFunBiking. Each Friday, up through November 26, 2021, we will be adding more gift-giving ideas to help you find that perfect item for that special someone.

The Classic Garment Pannier is a practical bag for all your gear.

A garment pannier that will keep clothes presentable on the ride

A garment pannier for your bike may be the perfect bag when commuting to work or touring, or when packing a change of upscale duds.

Every so often, I run across a product that is truly unique. The Ergon ST Core bicycle saddle is one of those products. Read on to see why the Ergon ST Core is both unique and great!

Out of the box review of a revolutionary bicycle saddle

Every so often, I run across a product that is truly unique. The Ergon ST Core saddle is one of those products. Before we go any further, I know what you are going to say, “Unique isn’t always good john”. Fair enough, but in this case the unique features of the Ergon ST Core saddle immediately jumped out to me as a great idea.