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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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Explore Minnesota’s bike skills parks and pump tracks
Riding in a bike skills park or on a pump track is a fun and easy way to learn the technical skills needed for better mountain bike handling. These parks typically consist of a circuit course of rollers, banked turns (berms), and features designed to be entirely ridden by a rider. The term “pumping,” by up…
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5 Tips to extend a lithium battery life for e-bikes and other power tools
Electric bicycles and e-power tools are becoming increasingly common in most countries worldwide. Here are some tips to extend the lithium battery life.
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Bike Pic May 13, wheelie Wednesday may help you into your sweet spot
This Wednesday, smooth out your ride and drop into your sweet spot,
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Bike Pic May 12, on a Minnesota off-road trail
What a great way to spend a Tuesday. Morning, out of the wind
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Discover the pleasure of biking around Brainerd
The farther you drive north, the more you’ll be surrounded by lakes and never-ending trails. And the Brainerd Lakes Area is no exception. Here, you are in luck when you want to escape the city to taste the come-stay-for-a-while vibe of relaxing by the lakeside in northern Minnesota.
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Spring Bike/Hike/Paddle events to stay active and healthy
Looks like Mother Nature isn’t done teasing us with more snow. Luckily, there are still some bike events coming up to scratch that cycling itch while we all start planning those #NextBikeAdventure(s) for the warm weather season ahead. Over the next few weeks, weather permitting, consider some of the following rides to hone your skills…
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A Minnesota adventure tour, pedaling along the Mississippi River Trail
Starting in Minnesota’s pristine pine forest area, plan an adventure pedaling along the Mississippi River Trail (MRT)down through the Driftless Area. With the availability of e-bikes, it is now much easier to explore the first leg of America’s famous bike system. Along the way, make many memories as you follow ‘Old Man River’, enjoy many…
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Clothing that is waterproofi a surefire way to stay comfortable
With spring approaching, staying dry is the most critical and challenging part of biking or hiking with rain and snow in the forecast. 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…
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Bike Pic Jan 27, exploring the river bottom trails this Tuesday
This Tuesday, with temps still below normal, find a wind-protected trail to shread