Tag: Fat bikes
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Minnesota River bottoms, a fun year-round trail network
Famous for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and bird watching, the Minnesota River Bottoms in Bloomington MN are some of the last natural trails in the Twin City metro. At the Bloomington Ferry Bridge site, you will find one of three starting points for many outdoor adventures along the river.
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Bike Pic Nov 29, getting the fat bike legs ready for winter activities
This Tuesday, ready for some fat bike winter fun?
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Mountain Bikes: What is best for you and the terrain you will ride
Mountain Bikes (MTB) may all look similar, however if you are planning on purchasing a new one there are some substantial differences between them. First lets take a look at the “It looks like a mountain bike” version, then we will look at a true mountain bike.
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Bike Pic Aug 29, many trails are drying, check before mountain biking
Tuesday morning and this mountain biking chick finds a dry trail to enjoy. In Minnesota, check MORC trail conditions to see which trail systems may be open after all the rain, the last couple days.
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Bike Pic Aug 19, many mountain bike trails are closed, check first!
Saturday morning and this mountain biker finds a dry trail along the Minnesota River bottoms in Bloomington MN. to enjoy. In Minnesota, check MORC trail conditions to see which trail systems may be open after all the rain, the last couple days.
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History of Fat Bikes and Why Fat Bikes Exist
These seemingly unusual fat-tired bikes – we prefer ‘badass’ – are also known as “fatbikes.” They also are known as “wide-tired bikes,” “balloon-tired bikes,” or “winter bikes.” Don’t let the term “winter bikes” deter you though. These bicycles are great year-round since they were originally invented to tackle snow and sand.
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Bike Pic Dec 5, Freewheel Winter Bike Expo
Are you trying to stay more active this winter? A die-hard winter bicyclist? Fatbike-curious? Or just looking for something to keep you busy this weekend? Come to the Freewheel Midtown Bike Center in Minneapolis for the annual Winter Bike Expo. Take a hands-on test drive of the latest winter bike models, attend expert-led seminars for…
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Bike Pic – Oct. 8, Fix My Seat
This young lady is ready to take a tandem fat bike out for a test ride once her bike seat is adjusted and she finds a stoker.
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New fat bike riding opportunities in Minnesota
Fat biking has been an emerging winter sport in the Midwest for the past few years and is expected to continue to grow as a winter activity. With its popularity comes the question of where fat bike riders can safely and legally ride. Recently the Minnesota State Parks and Trails have implemented a pilot project…
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Fat Bikes, A Fun Winter Activity
You’ve probably seen these in a bike shop, in a bike rack, or even hanging from the ceiling of a bar or restaurant and wondered what the heck? Known as “fat bikes,” rather than “fat tire” bikes, which was an early nickname for all mountain bikes. These bikes sport oversized balloon tires specially designed to…