Tag Archives: Minnesota

Bike Pic Dec16, Focus Friday Enjoy the Expeience of the Ride

“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it”- Greg Anderson. Bike racing for some is a stress reliever or hobby, while for others it is a way of life. Whatever it may be for you, focus your energy on the experience, not on finishing it the quickest. People lose their focus on a subject when they worry too much about it.

See all the places to focus your mind on the journey and not the destination in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

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Now rolling into our 10th year as a bike tourism media, our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike and have fun. While highlighting all the unforgettable places for you to ride. As we continue to showcase more place to have fun we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. As you scroll through the information and stories we have posted, enjoy.

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 do use your photo, you will receive photo credit and acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As we continues to encourage more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your next bike adventure – Also, check out the MN Bike Guide, now mobile friendly, as we enter into our 8th year of producing the guide.

So bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure. Please share all our picks with your friends and don’t forget to smile. We may be around the next corner with one of our camera’s ready to document your next move while you are riding and having fun. We may capture you in one of our next Pic of the Day posts.

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Dec 13, Travel to New Places with Your Bicycle

As the holidays are approaching quickly people are traveling for the holidays. This Travel Tuesday picture may help you get started thinking about your #nextbikeadventure. Have you ever thought about taking a trip just for biking? There are tons of places to bike here in Minnesota and probably tons of trails you never even thought about. This photo was taken next to the Leech Lake B & B, north of Walker, off the Paul Bunyan Trail.

See all the places to explore and travel to in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for viewing Today’s Travel Tuesday Bike Pic

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Dec 10, Family Fun on the Walking Trail or By Bike

This Saturday, make time for a family fun outing. Grab your fat bikes or hiking boots, hit the trail and watch the snow come in. We all get caught up in the Holiday rush and forget to make time for outdoor family Activities. Photo is from this past June at along a Dakota County Trail near Hastings, MN. In the photo, passing mom and the kids on her bike is Mayor Mary from Apple Valley, MN.

See all the places to explore with your family in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for viewing Today’s Family Fun Bike or Walking Pic

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Nov 29, Multi-modal Commuting Along the Mississippi River Trail

Another version of multi-modal commuting discovered along the Mississippi River Trail. We shot this picture near Hastings, MN.

As many upper Midwest bike riders are now changing their gear over to winter fun activities, including fat biking, ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing and other cold weather sports, see all the places to explore in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic captured along the Mississippi River Trail

Have a great day!

Ice Cream Smiles Friday on the Root River Bluff & Valley Bike Tour

It’s Ice Cream Smiles Friday and today we found a picture from the Root River Bluff & Valley Bike Tour that happened this summer. Next year’s Bluff & Valley Tour will take place July 7, 8 & 9, starting in Peterson, MN. Watch for more information on this ride and other 2017 bike tours in December.

See many more bike friendly places to explore in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for viewing the Ice Cream Smiles Pic of the Day.

Now rolling into our 10th year as a bike tourism media, our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike and have fun. While showcasing all the unforgettable places for you to ride. As we continue to showcase more place to have fun we hope the photos we shoot are worth a grin. As you scroll through the information and stories we have posted, enjoy.

So bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure. Also, don’t forget to smile while you are riding and having fun. After all, we may capture you in one of our next photos that we post daily.

Have a great day!

Scenic Root River Valley Ride Tied to Technology Smaller Then An Atom

Mark your calendar for the Nanotek Trek Bike, an event that will introduce you, your family and friends to the world of nanotechnology. The most all-encompassing enabling technology of our time can be witnessed by bringing your bicycle to Rushford, Minnesota on June 14th. Enjoy the day or the weekend in the heart of Bluff Country with a supported bike ride some Nano facts and trivia. The bike routes range in lengths from five to fifty miles on the Root River Trail and several road loops out into the scenic countryside. Then take in several exhibits and discover just how small a Nano really is.

Hosted by the Rushford Institute of Nanotechnologies (RINTek),this event is perfect for the whole family. After your ride discover just how this $2.4 trillion dollar industry will affect all of us in some way in the years to come (video) and the significant role Rushford, Minn. is playing in bringing the nanotechnology to rural America.

Rarely will you find this kind of beauty anywhere in America as you ride the bluff land and Root River trails of Rushford. Wildlife abounds, with great photography opportunities during your tour. Whether you’re a competitive biker or a just enjoying a leisurely trek in breathtaking surroundings, you’ll enjoy this bike tour – Great family fun!

Benefiting the development of nanotechnologies at the Rushford-Peterson High School, the 5th Annual Nanotek Trek Bike Event kicks off early on Saturday, June 14, with ride open at 7 a.m. offering various routes, ranging from loops 5 to 50 miles, with Sag support along the Root River Trail and through the incredibly beautiful and challenging bluff lands. As riders return educational nanotechnology exhibition will be offered at Rushford-Peterson High School Gym, 102 N. Mill St. in Rushford, open from1 to 4 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the MN State College-Southeast Technical.

5th Annual Rushford Nanotek (Bicycle) Trek registration form is here.
Download the Route Maps (1.8MB PDF) here.
To experience the local food and lodging click here.

Bike Pic Dec 19, a magical Monday touring the holiday lights

It’s the most magical time of the year. With holiday lights on homes gleaming. The trees are decorated and twinkling. Many find riding their bikes through the neighborhood in late December a memorable experience. In this bike pic, taken last winter, kids are out enjoying a festive experience of biking in the snow.

So, 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 in one of Minnesota’s HaveFunBiking destinations. And now, check out more stories at Let’s Do MN.

Thanks for viewing our latest bike pic

Now rolling through our 18th 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. 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, as we enter our 13th year of producing this handy 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 appearance while you are riding and having fun. You could be in one of our next Pic of the Day.

Have a great day with a safe and memorable holiday season as we prepare for 2023!