Happy 200th birthday, bikes! The bicycle was first made in Germany, on June 12, 1817, conquering the world and saving the Earth.

The simple two-wheeler, first invented in Germany has evolved into a fast, fun and green machine. As the bicycle continues to evolve, cities welcome their eco-benefits, while riders appreciate their convenience.

The first means of two-wheeled transport was an invention by Germany’s Karl von Drais in 1817. Drais used his Draisine to help himself get around faster. In the pre-pedal era, the protobike was propelled by shuffling the rider’s feet against the ground. The Draisine was eventually perfected to make the modern-day bicycle – a term coined in France in the 1860s.

View more in the latest Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

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We are now rolling into our 10th year as a bike tourism media. As we pedal forward our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike and have fun while we highlight all the unforgettable places for you to 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 that we should post? If so, please send your picture(s) to: [email protected]. Include a brief caption (for each) of who is in the photo (if you know) and where the picture was taken. Photo(s) should be a minimum of 1,000 pixels wide or larger to be considered. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As we continue to encourage 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, as we enter into our 8th year of producing this hand information booklet full of maps.

Remember, 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. We may be around the corner with one of our cameras ready to document your next cameo apperance while you are riding and having fun. You could be in one of our next Pic’s of the Day.

Have a great day!