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Wind-Blox Reduces Wind Noise For Rider Safety
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…
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Bike Pic March 1, fond summer memories
This Saturday, fond summer memories as you enjoy the early spring winds
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An adventure of a lifetime, along Minnesota’s Mississippi River Trail
In the following bike touring description, picture yourself riding the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through the wilds of Minnesota. Here you can pedal, along with family and friends. Enjoy the scenery on the first leg of America’s famous 3,000-mile bike system while riding at your own pace using bike-friendly roads and multi-use pathways.
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Waterproof clothing is a surefire way to stay comfortable
With spring approaching, staying dry is the most critical and challenging part of biking or hiking in the rain and snow. The best way to keep warm and dry is to wear waterproof clothing. While most synthetic fabrics still insulate when wet, being damp diminishes their ability to keep you warm. Therefore, a waterproof jacket…
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Next Adventure – Winona, MN Outdoor Guide
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Enjoy the scenic roads and trails meandering in and out of the Mississippi River Valley here for your next adventure in Winona. It is fun experience for adventure-seekers and novices alike. This historic river town is a great place for an outdoor adventure. When not biking, hiking the mighty Mississippi River beckons paddlers, boaters, and…
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Next Adventure – Alexandria, MN Outdoor Guide
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There is no shortage of fun when planning a trip for your next adventure exploring Alexandria, MN. Better known by the locals as Alex. Looking at the latest Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide, with all the maps, we wanted to see how Alex stacked up as a one-tank, multi-modal, round-trip destination from the Twin Cities. With increased…
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Next Adventure – Mesabi Trail Towns Outdoor Guide
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For that next adventure along the Mesabi Trail, you will find a variety of trailhead towns that offer biking, hiking, paddling, and other fun recreational opportunities. Made up of several mining towns along the trail, each with a unique history, culture, food, and lodging, they are all surrounded by miles of wilderness. Along the way,…
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Next Adventure – Root River Trail Towns Outdoor Guide
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For that next adventure, Root River Trail Towns is the perfect place to discover the dramatic river-carved bluff lands while biking, hiking, or paddling. Visiting the Trail Towns, you will find the perfect place for that next adventure in southeastern Minnesota. Explore the trail from Harmony to Preston, Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford, or Houston.…
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Gaiters may be an added bonus to winter riding warmth
Cold, snow, sleet, and ice are normal conditions for my winter bike commute to work here in Minnesota. With the elements being so unfriendly, I am excited to try commuting with a pair of gaiters for added warmth. With that direction in mind, I was excited to try the Hillsound Armadillo LT gaiters. For those…