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We are now a little over a week away from candies, flowers, and Valentines cards. We are also just a few more weeks away from some prime riding weather. Therefore, we need to turn our collective eyes toward the future and continue our plans for making this year the best riding year ever!
Winter’s icy grip can be an unforgivable time for bicyclists riding without studded tires. We enjoy the solitude of winter riding and the added fitness it offers, but as rain or snow turns to ice real dangers abound.
In the western part of the Twin Cities, nestled between Golden Valley and Minneapolis is Theodore Wirth Park. A space almost as large as New York City’s Central park. With in Wirth (as it’s known to the locals) you will find several scenic, natural areas around Birch pond and Wirth Lake, plus two golf courses and a fabulous mountain bike trail system.
Join the fun at the 4th annual Fulton Gran Fondo for bikes, bands, and beer. The ride departs in the morning on Saturday, May 6th, from the Fulton Production Brewery, in northeast Minneapolis. This year, both the 100 mile “Gran” and the shorter 45-50 mile “Medio” Fondo will be offered.
It is just an added bonus when riding your bike, what you will see yard art contest offering a $100 gift certificate to the winner. Here we noticed a Volkswagen Bug embedded in the lawn to give you some ideas.
We’ve nearly all had an experience, whether at five years old or 55, knowing that wearing a bike helmet can play an important role in preventing minor to severe head injuries when riding. No matter what the circumstances, it is a comforting thought to know that if a crash accurse you had the correct helmet on. In this article the author will review the different safety standards and types of helmets so you can choose the correct helmet for the riding of your choice.
Now, with the day growing shorter having a powerful bicycle headlamp can be a very important safety feature to maximize your cycling activities. Here at HaveFunBiking is a review of the Spiker 1210 and Geinea II bike lights from Xeccom. We found both light were worth checking out for anyone serious about riding safely at night.
A versatile bag, made by Banjo Brothers, is a waterproof saddle trunk unit that has been put through the test in all types of weather, both on the street and on off road conditions. Plus an added advantage to this trunk bag is the extra carrying capacity without having to install a rack to hold it.
Wind noise has long been an annoyance when riding a bike and can also be a safety issue when it comes to hearing approaching automobiles. Now there is a new product called Wind Blox, designed to help reduce wind noise, allowing a cyclist to hear better while riding. After a successful Kickstarter campaign in the Fall of 2013, this product is now available to everyone. Check it out!