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Bike Pic Jan. 9, cold Temp. biking can be fun if prepared
Prepared for the the upcoming cold snap, in this photo, a cyclist standing next to his bike models his gear to stay warm as temperatures drop. We have all thought, when looking out the window, the weather is too rotten to ride my bike. Regular cyclists know that there’s no such thing as bad weather,…
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Pedaling around Winona can give you a feel of Indiana Jones
Soon, Minnesota’s beautiful fall colors will be gracing the Mississippi River Bluffs in and around Winona. Pedaling along the bluffs at this time of the year may make you feel like you’re Indiana Jones scouring foreign lands for lost treasure. But hold on there just one minute, Major Tom, you’re still in Southeast Minnesota. Ready…
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What’s an e-bike battery’s range and its life cycled?
Estimating the distance your e-bike can travel per charge is called range. This is an important specification to pay attention to when comparing a specific e-bike battery with your desired riding style. For example, if your commute involves steep climbs, you don’t want to run the battery low halfway up the hill. Without power (volts),…
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Why are there so many variables to pedal-assist e-bike costs?
You may want to compare all kinds of features and components when looking at an e-bikes cost. First, consider the style of the e-bike you like. Will the bike help fulfill your transportation needs to justify the investment. Next, are there options for the battery and motor size, the warranty, and the weight? With that…
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The outdoor summer gear guide
Get out and enjoy the warm weather and bright sun as the summer season progresses. Especially with some of the new gear, for biking, hiking, camping, lounging on a beach, or in a boat that we, here at HaveFunBiking, have discovered.
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The music in Shoreview will have you dancing on your pedals to natures beat
The trails here in Shoreview can be your playground for you and your bike – there’s nowhere you can’t go. This Twin Cities Gateway community here offers friendly road routes, trails, and sidewalks so you can take another bike journey wherever you wish. The city also offers some off-road paved trails to get closer to…
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The 2022 Fathers Day gift guide for that special dad
Here at HaveFunBiking, we just found some items for dad or your next summer’s outdoor adventures. So skip giving dad ‘Old Spice’ or a restaurant gift card this year and check out the following items in our Fathers Day gift guide. We think we have found some fun ideas that dad wants and will keep…
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What is an electric assist bike, or e-bike and is it for you?
You have probably read about electric-assist bicycles, commonly known as e-bikes. With many improvements, the past couple of years, this type of bicycle has grown in popularity around the world. So what exactly is a pedal-assist bicycle? Simply by pedaling, instead of using a twist or thumb throttle, you activate the motor to help turn…
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Choosing an electric bike for your style of bicycle riding
You have probably heard about electric bikes and the improvements that have been made in the last couple of years. If you are curious. before checking them out here are some questions that should be asked before purchasing one of them.
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Selecting the right type of electric bike motor for your style if riding
Electric bike motors have technologically come a long way in the last few years and can typically be located in three different locations on an e-bike. The first two locations use a hub motor that can be found on either the front or rear wheel of the bike. In recent years the center mount motors, in…