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Bike Pic – Aug. 15, cyclists persist with a wet morning
This Thursday, a little rain won’t stop these two cyclists as they prepare for their next adventure.
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A guide to planning a safe and fun mid-summer bike trip
Now that summer is just about here, for fun in the sun, let’s plan a bike trip adventure. While hundreds of people flock to the lakes and local pools to cool down. Many, like myself, will find refreshing the soul on two wheels the best way to go. Please take a look below at how…
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Bike commuting necessities and niceties to make your ride great
Bike commuting is an easy way to add miles, increase fitness, jump start your energy level for the day while enjoying nature, especially with warmer weather. Once you start commuting by bike, you will find the hassle factor lessens while your overall trip acts as your workout for the day. You are saving yourself hours…
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Bike Pic April 2, 30 Days of Biking in the spring rain
This Tuesday, ’30 Days of Biking’ may prove to be a bit damp
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Southeast Minnesota has a new bike ride tradition
Join “We Bike Rochester” in southeast Minnesota as they celebrate the incredible trail network that winds around the city with the Med City Meander, on Mary 25th. For years, “We Bike Rochester” has been working to bring community engagement around biking and walking. MCM has partnered with the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) to create…
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Making a bicycling experience safer with a handlebar blinker light system
At HaveFunBiking, we have shared blinker systems embedded in bicycle helmets and rear-mounted signaling lights. Now, for those with flat bicycle or scooter handlebars, the WingLights might be worth checking out. This inexpensive directional light system (a perfect stocking stuffer) is easy to mount on each end of the handlebars. Then, when turning, tap the…
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Add visibility in fall’s limited light for a memorable ride.
With fall session riding in full swing, using passively bright gear is a critical component to being better seen while riding our bikes. The two primary forms of visibility we need to focus on are passive and active visibility. Things like reflectors and bright colors are forms of passive visibility. In contrast, lights and blinkers…
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Bike Pic Nov 16, wearing sunglasses makes fond memories
This Thursday, wearing sunglasses can set the stage for a truly fun ride
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MN’s Ironman Bike Ride is back for its 56th year of fun!
As the summer biking season begins, set a goal starting with the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, in Shakopee, MN. The longest-running bike ride event in the state this year’s ride returns Saturday, June 17th to benefit Free Bikes 4 Kids. All routes start and end in Shakopee’s Huber Park, alongside the Minnesota River. With touring…
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Save Save Save… Get a new e-bike at clearance prices
With the closing of PowerBikes.com, here in the Twin Cities, here is your chance to get a new e-bike at a near-wholesale price. The inventory listed below is being auctioned off. Along with a huge selection of bike accessories, e-bike certified helmets, locks, bags, cell phone mounts, bags, and every imaginable bike part & tool.…