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Fun for everyone the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride is this Saturday
With sunny skies forecasted for this Saturday, June 15th, the new Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride is the place to meet up and ride with family, friends, and the Shakopee community. On hiatus since 2017, the ride will now benefit the efforts of Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K). After providing more than 50,000 free bikes to…
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Bike clubs progressive ride series cheats Mother Nature last Saturday
As last Saturday’s rain, sleet, and snow hindered many to the north and south of the Twin Cities, the first of twelve progressive ride series scathed Mother Nature’s ill mood. With partially cloudy skies and temps hovering in the low 50’s the Hiawatha Bike Progressive Ride Series held its first ride in Roseville MN. An…
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A memorable experience exploring Amsterdam by bike for the first time
Taking a bike/barge trip through the Netherland to Brugge, last year, allowed me three fun days on the front end of this bike trip to explore Amsterdam. It was a great choice and using a bike as the mode of transportation was by far the best way to see the city.
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Balance bikes are a great way for kids to adapt to a life of riding
Balance bikes are sweeping the world as the best way to teach children to ride bikes. What is a balance bike and how does it work? Balance bikes look a lot like a normal bike with two wheels, frame, seat and handlebars. What you won’t see on a balance bike is a crank, chain or…
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A promised return for a solo bike tour to Cambodia and Vietnam
My second Southeast Asian bike tour saw me again crossing the border to bicycle through Cambodia. After my first trip to Vietnam and Cambodia in 2014, I promised myself a return extended tour. Fortune smiled upon me and I returned for a 16-day solo tour that I will share with you – enjoy.
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Tips and tricks for riding in the cold weather of zero degrees
We at HaveFunBiking are nearly experts at riding in cold weather. Being from Minnesota, it’s a bit of a necessity to manage the cold. For most places in the country, cold means down near freezing, but what do you do when it feels colder than a stare from your ex-girlfriend? I’m talking super cold, like…
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Highlights to the MN HS Cycling League championship race in Mankato
For the fourth consecutive year, the MN High School Cycling League headed back to Mt. Kato, for Race #7. This State championship race was held in Mankato, MN on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2018. A favorite course for many young racers, the location, and venue easily accommodated the 3,500+ racers and spectators…
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Tour D’Amico bike ride option, if you are in the Twin Cities over the 4th
If you are in the Twin Cities, what a fun way to spend the early part of your 4th of July, then the Tour D’Amico (TDA) bicycle ride. This year start your Independence Day celebration with a scenic bike ride and a delicious picnic upon your return.
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Demonstrating safe riding practices teaches kids valuable skills for life
The summer months ahead will play host to countless hours of family fun riding. During these rides is the perfect time to teach your kids about riding safely. All things considered, there are just a few topics to teach. Read below for the details.
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New road bikes are more comfortable and more capable than ever before
Road bikes have been popular in cycling for longer than any other type of bicycle. For example, many would remember the iconic dark green colored Schwinn Varsity, as the bike that hung in the garage 50 years ago. Read on to see how to wade through a century of history and countless products to find…