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Bike Pic Aug 7, wheelie Wednesday may get you into your sweet spot

If life were a mountain bike trail and Wheelie Wednesday helped smooth out your day, these bike pic Wednesday tips can help drop you into your sweet spot. They may also bring an adrenaline high into the rest of the week.

So, adjust to the perfect temps, have your rain gear handy, drink lots of water, and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors on 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.

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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. 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 our 15th annual mobile-friendly MN Bike Guide, a handy booklet full of maps of fun places to bike and hike.

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 next Pic of the Day.

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic Aug 4, Ice Cream Smiles Sunday with perfect weather to ride

It’s an Ice Cream Smiles Sunday bike pic and a perfect day for a ride. So pump up the tires and plan your #NextBikeAdventure. Then stop at your favorite ice cream shop like this little biker dude for a cool treat.

So, adjust to the warmer temps, have your rain gear handy, drink lots of water, and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors on 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 our bike pic

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

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 31, a cool wooded trail ride before the storm

It’s a bike pic Wednesday, with sultry temperatures throughout the day and thunderstorms rolling in the late afternoon. Here, we found this biker chick having fun on the trail in Lebanon Hills Regional Park near Lakeville, MN.

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

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 28, this Ice Cream Smiles Sunday make several stops

For this hot Ice Cream Smiles Sunday bike pic, we recommend finding shady routes to ride, plus making several sweet treat stops to stay cool. So pump up the tires and plan your #NextBikeAdventure with a stop at your favorite ice cream shop.

So, adjust to the warmer temps, drink lots of water, and get into the zone when continuing your time outdoors on 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 our bike pic

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

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 26, yeah it’s Friday, and the heat returns

This bike pic Friday, with more hot/humid weather in the forecast. Remember to stay hydrated and shred trails in the woods.

So, adjust to the warmer temps, 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 our bike pic

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

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 25, Pedaling The MRT to meet friends and make weekend plans

This bike pic Thursday is another perfect day to ride the Minnesota section of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) for a cold one. Here this biker chick heads to their favorite brewery to meet friends and make plans for the weekend.

So, adjust to the warmer temps, have your rain gear ready, 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 our bike pic

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

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 24, riding into the Monday morning sun

This Bike Pic Monday, looking in the archives, we captured these biker chicks riding into the Monday morning sun near Albert Lea, MN. For your next adventure, consider the Rock N’ Roll the Lakes bike ride on August 10th.

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As we roll along in 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. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 21, Ice Cream Smiles Sunday adds extra mid-summer fun

It’s Ice Cream Smiles Sunday, and here in this bike pic we have a couple of ladies celebrating a mid-summer adventure with Ice cream. So pump up the tires and plan your #NextBikeAdventure with a stop at your favorite ice cream shop.

Thanks for viewing our bike pic

As we roll along in 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. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike Pic July 16, a perfect day at any age to be on the trail

It’s Tuesday, and it’s another perfect day to be out on a mountain bike trail. Here, we found a little biker dude out having fun in Lebanon Hills Regional Park, near Lakeville, MN.

Thanks for viewing our bike pic

As we roll along in 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. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

Have fun as we pedal through a summer of fond memories!

Bike to the Minnesota State Fair, its less hassle!

It is time to start planning your visit to this year’s Minnesota State Fair and using your bicycle is a comfortable way to get there. If you plan on attending this year’s ‘Great Minnesota Get-together, bicycle parking is still free. Ride your bike from home or do a multi-modal commute to the fair. Consider loading your bike in your car or using the Metro Transit Bus to the fair. Once in the area, consider a spot, maybe a few miles away, for easy parking. Then, commute the rest of the way to one of the fair’s three bike corrals. Commuting by bicycle can take the hassle factor out of your annual visit. Plus, it is a great way to burn off some of those calories from all the fun things you can eat on a stick.

BIKING TO THE FAIR, CHOOSE FROM THREE SECURE BIKE CORRALS: This year, the fair starts on August 22nd and runs through Labor Day, September 2nd. So there is plenty of time to go; plan your mode of transportation to get there and see what you will see.

Three bike corrals at the Minnesota State Fair

Riding your bike to the Fair, cyclists can choose between three secure bike corrals to park their bicycles while visiting. As in the past, riding your bike to the fair can be fun and reduce the hassle of traffic congestion getting there. Each day, those who commute by bicycle to the fairgrounds will find three (3) secure bike locations from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. They are located at:

North Bike Lot: Hoyt-Snelling Gate (#2)

West Bike Lot: Randall Ave-Buford Gate (#16)

South Bike Lot: Como-Snelling Gate (#6) is a popular location. (This bike corral fills fast, so be prepared to plan your route to one of the above locations.)

CHECK THE LATEST IN ECO-FRIENDLY E-BIKES IN THE ECO PROGRESS CENTER.: Here is a map from the MN Pollution Control Agency showing the best bicycle routes to ride your bike comfortably to the fair.

Bike-related things to do and see at the Minnesota State Fair

The Shoe Clip Light is an ideal item for bike commuter safety: Now that you are at the fair walking around, you can think about what you might want to purchase. Maybe a shoe clip light so you are more visible when out riding at night? You will find out more about where to purchase this item and other fun things on the free Minnesota State Fair App at the Google Play store.

Check out the Eco-Building for the latest in sustainability

At the Minnesota State Fair, check the latest in environmentally friendly exhibits, like the e-bikes, in the Eco Progress Center.

IN THE ECO PAVILION, SEE THE LATEST ON ELECTRIC ASSIST BIKES (e-bikes).: Need a new Minnesota Bike Map? In the Education Building, look for the Minnesota Department of Transportation booth, where you will find the latest maps free of charge.

Like parades?

DAILY, SEE UNI-CYCLISTS RIDING IN THE PARADE: At the Minnesota State Fair parade, it’s fun to see the uni-cyclists riding among the floats and marching bands. Each day at 2 p.m. on Cosgrove Street, you can watch the Minnesota State Fair Parade. You might see the Twin Cities Unicyclists Club performing if you are lucky. These single-wheeled bicyclists always do some fun tricks as they pedal along the parade route. As the parade ends near the Eco Progress Center, you can check out the latest exhibits in environmentally friendly living.

Fun foods at the Minnesota State Fair to try

YOU WILL FIND PLENTY OF FUN FOODS TO TRY AT THIS YEAR’S “GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER”

You will find plenty of fun foods at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Every year, there are many fun and wacky food entrees to try at the fair. This year is no exception; looking at the latest published list of new foods to try. Items that have caught my attention include the “All Quaked-Up Sandwich,” the vegan “Earthslider,” the” Breakfast Gnocchi,” and the “Gray Duck Sundae,” to name a few.

Hope this helps you plan your visit to this year’s Minnesota State Fair. If we missed something you may have discovered, please let us know or leave a comment below.

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