Tag Archives: bike touring

Bike Pic Dec 17, fond memories of riding into the Tuesday morning sun

In this Tuesday’s bike pic, looking through the archive, we captured this biker chick riding with friends into the morning sun while pedaling out into the countryside.

So, adjust to the cold and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s Bike Pic

Now rolling through our 19th year as a bike tourism media, enjoy! As we pedal forward, we aim to encourage more people to bike and have fun while highlighting all the unforgettable places you can ride. As we continue to showcase more places to have fun, we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. Enjoy the information and stories we have posted as you scroll through.

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. Photo(s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide to be considered. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As we continue encouraging more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your #NextBikeAdventure. Also, check out the MN Bike Guide, which is now mobile-friendly in our 14th year of producing this handy information booklet full of maps.

Bookmark HaveFunBiking.com on your cell phone and find your next adventure at your fingertips! Please share our pics with your friends, and don’t forget to smile. With one of our cameras ready to document your next cameo appearance while you are riding and having fun, we may be around the corner. You could be in one of our following Pic of the Day.

Have a great day with some memorable fun as we prepare for 2025!

Bike Pic Dec 16, Monday morning sun memories

On this cloudy Monday morning, looking through the archive here is today’s bike pic. We captured this biker chick riding into the morning sun pedaling along the Mississippi River Trail MRT during the Saint Paul Bicycle Classic.

Thanks for viewing today’s Bike Pic

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. Photo(s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide to be considered. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

Have a great day with some memorable fun as we prepare for 2025!

Bike Pic Dec 13, yeah it’s Friday with fond memories and fun times

This Bike Pic Friday, the 13th, and digging through the archives, we found this biker chick ready for a good time with a rental bike in San Diego. CA.

Thanks for viewing today’s Bike Pic

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. Photo(s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide to be considered. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

Have a great day with some memorable fun as we prepare for 2025!

Bike Pic Dec 9, riding into the Monday morning sun

Monday morning memories! In this bike pic, some biker chicks had fun pedaling into the morning sun last summer. Riding on a picture-perfect day in Southern Minnesota on the Blazing Star Trail.

Thanks for viewing Today’s Miles of Sunday Smiles Bike Pic

Have a great day with some memorable fun as we prepare for 2025!

Bike Pic Dec 6, yeah its Friday, are you ready for Global Fat-Bike Day tomorrow?

It’s Friday, and with temperatures warming, it’s time to jump on your off-road bike and hit the trail. So you are ready for Saturday’s Global Fat-bike Day, maybe testing out a new fat bike.

Thanks for viewing our ‘Yeah It’s Friday’ bike pic

Have a great day with some memorable fun as we prepare for 2025!

Bike Pic Dec 2, Monday morning sun fond memories

This bike pic shows a biker dude riding into the Monday morning sun along the MRT (Mississippi River Trail), which runs through the Twin Cities Gateway community of Fridley, MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s bike pic

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. Photo(s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide to be considered. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

As we continue encouraging more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your #NextBikeAdventure. Also, check out the MN Bike Guide, now mobile-friendly in our 14th year of producing this handy information booklet full of maps.

Have a great day with a safe and memorable fall!

Bike Pic Nov 26, fond summer memories on Rock-n-Roll the Lakes

In this bike pic, digging through the HBC archives, we captured this fun photo of a family enjoying time together on Rock-n-Roll the Lakes, an annual ride in Albert Lea, MN, each summer. See more fun photos on their Facebook page.

So, adjust to the cooler temps, dress in layers, maybe try out a fatty, and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors for that #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s bike pic

As we roll into our 21st year as an outdoor media, enjoy!

As we pedal forward, we aim to encourage more people to bike and have fun while highlighting all the unforgettable places you can ride. As we continue to showcase more places to have fun, we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. Enjoy the information and stories we have posted as you scroll through.

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. To be considered, the photo (s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

As we continue encouraging more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your #NextBikeAdventure. Also, check our 15th annual mobile-friendly MN Bike Guide, a handy booklet full of maps of fun places to bike and hike.

Have fun as we pedal through the last days of fall with fond memories!

Go further with the latest in electric bike technology

Has riding an electric assist bike, or e-bike, piqued your interest? If so, and you are looking to extend your range of bicycle travel, you are in luck. E-bike technology has improved, and many e-bike brands now offer increased range or distance you can travel. Some of the latest brands and their models can travel more miles on a single charge, making this mode of transportation more practical for long commutes and extended rides. Plus, new battery technologies can significantly reduce the charging time, allowing riders to return to the road or trail quickly.

So first, what is a pedal-assist electric bike?

Pedego’s Ridge Runner is a great e-commuter that offers off-road options.

An e-bike has a battery and motor incorporated into a pedal-assist system, allowing bicyclists to ride farther more easily. With the class 1 and 3 models, the rider must pedal to engage the motor, enabling a more leisurely ride. A class 2 model comes with the addition of a throttle. If you’re worried about the legal stuff, remember that in the U.S., a motor that doesn’t exceed 750W or 29 mph. will do just fine.

Now, with the latest technology, some cyclists can reach 60 to 90 miles on a single charge, making it easier to use the bike for commuting, recreational riding, hauling cargo, and shuttling the family.

Visit e-bike dealers and take a test ride.

After scouting all your options online and narrowing down your e-bike selection, visit the local bike shops that carry the brands you are interested in. Contact them to arrange a time to take a demo e-bike out for a spin. Some stores rent demo bikes and will apply the rental fee to the purchase if you want a lengthier test ride.

What you will discover

The best electric bikes will help you get around quickly and safely with a zippy electric power boost to complement your pedaling. What was once a tiny hobby has ballooned into a massive market with many different electric bike options, features, and more.

They’re certainly pricier than your average pedal bike but perfect if you want to commute without spending money on a car or public transport. They’re certainly an investment that could pay off in the long run, both in terms of your health and wallet.

Bike Pic Nov 18, riding into the Monday morning sun

In this bike pic Monday, looking through the summer archive, we captured this bike dude from Wyoming riding into the morning sun while pedaling across Iowa. See more fun photos on the RAGBRAI website.

So, adjust to the cooler temps, dress in layers, have rain gear handy,and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors for that #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s bike pic

As we roll into our 21st year as an outdoor media, enjoy!

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. To be considered, the photo (s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

Have fun as we pedal into the fall with fond memories!

Bike Pic Nov 16, yeah its Saturday, time for that next bike adventure

This bike pic Saturday is time to ride off for another fun weekend, maybe testing out a fat bike for that next adventure. With sunny skies in the forecast, it looks like another fun weekend to get some pedaling in.

So, adjust to the cooler temps, dress in layers, and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors for that #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa or Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends, and check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing today’s bike pic

As we roll into our 21st year as an outdoor media, enjoy!

Do you have a fun bicycle-related photo of yourself or someone you may know we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to [email protected]. Please Include a brief caption for the image, who shot it, and where. To be considered, the photo (s) sent to us should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide. You will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram if we use your photo.

Have fun as we pedal into the fall with fond memories!