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Bike Pic March 28, only 26-days til the family fun MN Ironman ride

With 26-days remaining for the 50th Anniversary of the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride it is always great to see members of the Major Taylor Bicycle Club and their friends, there for a day of fun.

Remember there is a price increase on April 1st (no-fool’n), so if you haven’t already you may want to sign up now and save. Registration is easy. Register on-line or send us a mail-in form you can download from their website – Ride details are also posted there. All riders preregistered will receive a Ride-Day Newsletter and a rider number on or near April 15, plus a Penn Cycle/Park Tool bottle-opener. And remember, no matter how fast/slow you pedal or the distance you ride, Bragging Rights are Guaranteed!

See more events, places to ride and explore in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic of the Day here at HaveFunBiking (HFB). 

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bicycle tourism media our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. As HFB searches and presents more fun cycling related photos, worth a grin, scroll through the information and stories we have posted that may help you find your next adventure. Then, while out there if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to the route you regularly commute on, or at an event you plan to attend, be prepared to smile. You never know where our camera’s will be and what we will post next!

As HaveFunBiking continues to encourage more people to ride, please reference our blog and the annual print and quarterly digital Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide to find your next adventure. We are proud of the updated – At-a-Glance information and maps we are known for at the HFB Destination section on our website and in the guide. Now, as the Guide goes into its seventh year of production, we are adding a whole new dimension of information, now available for mobile devices. 

So bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure – we may capture you in one of the next photos we post.

Have a great day!

MN Ironman Bike Sunday offers a special lodging deal

Only 41-days until the 50th Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride and here is your chance to extend your time in the scenic St. Croix River Valley with a special lodging package. Discover Stillwater has just announced some special lodging opportunities for those participating in this years ride. While available, you can explore the area over the weekend and start your Sunday morning bike ride earlier and more relaxed. Stillwater’s historic district is a culinary escape with over 30 independently owned restaurants and pubs along with boutiques, specialty shops, art galleries, and vintage finds.

HFB_1199Make it a Ironman weekend by exploring Stillwater’s historic downtown district, the local breweries and the new Brown’s Creek Bike Trail, with a 20% discount at the lodging prooerties below, for April 23rd or 24th, 2016. To receive this discount, mention ‘Discover Stillwater Ironman Deal’ upon checkout. This special rate is only good at the following lodging properties while rooms are available and is not valid with any other offer:

Lexington Inn
Rivertown Inn
Excelsior Escape
Water Street Inn
Alesci on St. Croix

Discover Stillwater… the 1848 Birthplace of Minnesota is a place where paddle wheel riverboats and gondolas glide the waters. Historic Main Street shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment are yours inside this charming river town. Plus, you will find, year-round there are so many things to do in Stillwater, Minnesota!

HFB_1297Enjoy all four seasons in Stillwater: Spring flowers blooming in the parks and along the bike trail; Warm summer air welcoming outdoor art fairs, restaurant patios, festival events, boating, and historic sightseeing; The robust colors of the bluffs in the Fall and crisp flavors of winery and brewery harvests; and winter days showcasing holiday boutique shopping, romantic winter escapes or vintage/antique shop browsing. Yes, Welcome to beautiful Stillwater minutes from the Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul and just over the Lift Bridge from Wisconsin. Their bed and breakfasts, historic inns and many Stillwater hotels await your visit – A place you’ll want to come back again and again, to the place where it all began.

Stillwater, Minnesota has been voted as: America’s Most Picturesque Small Towns; Best American Towns for Fall Colors; Best U.S. Towns for Antiquing; Best Twin Cities Day Trips; Best Minnesota Weekend Getaway; America’s Prettiest Painted Places, and the Most Romantic City.

HFB_1321Plan your perfect Midwest bike getaway, romantic escape, corporate retreat or vacation in beautiful Stillwater, Minnesota! Enjoy your time in one of America’s Most Picturesque Small Towns (USA Today Travel, 2015) and Minnesota’s Birthplace.

For more information on restaurants, things to do, events, and places to stay visit in the St Croix River Valley see: www.DiscoverStillwater.com

Not matter what style of a bike you ride or your riding ability, the 50th Anniversary of the Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride is a great way to begin the 2016 summer riding season. Register by April 1st (no fool’n) and save!

Since its beginning in ’67 the Minnesota Ironman has been run by Hostelling International USA. A non-profit charitable organization devoted to promoting healthy recreation, international travel and cultural exchange. You can find out more about this organization at their web site: www.hiusa.org.

 

Bike Pic March 6, find your next adventure

With spring in the air, it’s time to get your bike ready for another season of mountain biking. To find your next adventure, see all the great places to ride and explore in the new Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic of the Day here at HaveFunBiking (HFB). 

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bicycle tourism media our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. As HFB searches and presents more fun cycling related photos, worth a grin, scroll through the information and stories we have posted that may help you find your next adventure. Then, while out there if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to the route you regularly commute on, or at an event you plan to attend, be prepared to smile. You never know where our camera’s will be and what we will post next!

Do you have a fun bicycle related photo of yourself or someone you know that you would like to see us post? If so, please send it our way and we may use it. Send your picture(s) to: [email protected] with a brief caption (of each), including who is in the photo (if you know?) and where it was taken. Photo(s) should be a minimum of 800 pixels wide or larger for us to consider using them. If we do use your photo, you will receive photo credit and an acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As HaveFunBiking continues to encourage more people to ride, please reference our blog and the annual print and quarterly digital Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide to find your next adventure. We are proud of the updated – At-a-Glance information and maps we are known for at the HFB Destination section on our website and in the guide. Now, as the Guide goes into its seventh year of production, we are adding a whole new dimension of information, now available for mobile devices. 

So bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure – we may capture you in one of the next photos we post.

Have a great day!

The MN Ironman bike ride guarantees bragging rights

As the bike photo above shows, time is ticking and there are only 52 days left until the 50th Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride. With the theme of the ride ‘no running or swimming involved’ this years annual event, on April 24th, in Stillwater, offers several new route options for both the novice and season cyclist. And, since the rides beginning in 1967, you always have bragging rights at the end of each spring-time bicycling adventure.

Warm or cold weather many from the Twin Cities Unicycle Club have already preregistered, will you?

Warm or cold weather many from the Twin Cities Unicycle Club have already preregistered, will you?

The Minnesota Ironman® Bicycle Ride (MIBR) is just that, a bike tour not a race. Not to be confused with the IRONMAN Triathlon, the MIBR is a biking only, with no swimming or running involved and is open to riders of all ages and abilities. Join thousands of the heartiest cyclists around the upper Midwest for this benchmark event held near Stillwater, Minnesota, in the scenic St. Croix River Valley.

Routes have been designed offering a 15, 30 and 60-mile loop options to provide everyone, from casual riders to the experienced cyclists a choice. Whether a shorter loop is desired or a combination of several loops to make a century ride, its a fun to kick off the cycling season at this event. Plus, as the earliest recreational tour in the Upper Midwest, the Minnesota Ironman® continues to guarantee bragging rights.

The Minnesota Ironman® Bicycle Ride, was established in 1967 and is the longest running bike ride in Minnesota, with century options. Well over 100,000 cyclists to date have biked the MIBR over the years.

Along the official Ironman routes, each year, participants find well stocked rest stops to help everyone stay hydrated and nourished throughout the ride.

Along the official Ironman routes, each year, participants find well stocked rest stops to help everyone stay hydrated and nourished throughout the ride.

Since its beginning in ’67 the Minnesota Ironman has been run by Hostelling International USA. A non-profit charitable organization devoted to promoting healthy recreation, international travel and cultural exchange. You can find out more about this organization at their web site: www.hiusa.org.

Here John Morast and Kathy Johnson are ready for the 50th MN Ironman Bike Ride. The question is will their favorite mascot be joining them?

Here John Morast and Kathy Johnson are ready for the 50th MN Ironman Bike Ride. The question is will their favorite mascot be joining them?

Early Bird Registration is open at www.IronmanBikeRide.org, offering a discount on registration from day-of fees.

Bike Pic March 1, time to get ready for TRAM.

Time to get the bike ready for TRAM. Here Bev Sorenson (right) and her friend pedal Bluff Country in preparation for The Ride Across Minnesota, annually held each summer to help fight Multiple Sclerosis.

If you didn’t take your bike in for an annual check and tuneup last Fall, now is the time to take it into your favorite bike shop and save, before they get real busy. Have Fun!

#FindYourNextAdventure

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic of the Day here at HaveFunBiking (HFB). 

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bicycle tourism media our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. As HFB searches and presents more fun cycling related photos, worth a grin, scroll through the information and stories we have posted that may help you find your next adventure. Then, while out there if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to the route you regularly commute on, or at an event you plan to attend, be prepared to smile. You never know where our camera’s will be and what we will post next!

Do you have a fun bicycle related photo of yourself or someone you know that you would like to see us post? If so, please send it our way and we may use it. Send your picture(s) to: [email protected] with a brief caption (of each), including who is in the photo (if you know?) and where it was taken. Photo(s) should be a minimum of 800 pixels wide or larger for us to consider using them. If we do use your photo, you will receive photo credit and an acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As HaveFunBiking continues to encourage more people to ride, please reference our blog and the annual print and quarterly digital Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide to find your next adventure. We are proud of the updated – At-a-Glance information and maps we are known for at the HFB Destination section on our website and in the guide. Now, as the Guide goes into its seventh year of production, we are adding a whole new dimension of information, now available for mobile devices. 

So bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure – we may capture you in one of the next photos we post.

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Feb. 22, MN Ironman – 49 years and counting

With 62 days until the 50th Anniversary on the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, here in the photo above, is a future Ironman participant waving as a group of cyclists go by. This is the upper Midwest’s first major organized bike ride of the season and is a great family fun event that requires no running or swimming – Just riding a bike on one of several scenic St. Croix River Valley routes, starting in Stillwater, MN.

Register today and save! #FindYourNextAdventure

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic of the Day here at HaveFunBiking (HFB). 

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bike tourism media our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. As HFB searches and present more fun bike related photos worth a grin, scroll through the information and stories we have posted to help you find your next adventure. Then, while out there if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to the route you regularly commute by bike on, or at an event you plan to attend with your bike, be prepared to smile. You never know where our camera’s will be and what we will post next!

Do you have a fun bike related photo of yourself or someone you know that you would like to see us publish? If so, please send it our way and we may use it. Send your picture(s) to [email protected] with a brief caption (of each), including who is in the photo (if you know?) and where it was taken. Photo(s) should be at least 620 pixels wide for us to cinsider using them. If we do use your photo, you will receive photo credit and an acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As HaveFunBiking continues to encourage more people to ride, please reference our blog and the annual print and quarterly digital Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide to find your next adventure. We are proud of the updated – At-a-Glance information and maps we are known for at the HFB Destination section on our website and in the guide. Now, as the Bike/Hike Guide goes into its seventh year of production, we are adding a whole new dimension of bicycle tourism information available for mobile devices where you may see some additional bike pics – maybe of yourself.

So bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure – we may capture you in one of the next photos we post.

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Feb. 15, in 76 days the Minnesota Ironman Ride

In 69-days, Ben Wilson and his friends will be riding bike enjoying the first ride of the season – the 50th Anniversary on the Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride. With no running or swimming required, this annual bike ride offers several scenic St. Croix River Valley routes starting in Stillwater, MN. Register today and save!

#FindYourNextAdventure

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic of the Day here at HaveFunBiking (HFB). 

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bicycle media, our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. As we search and present more fun photos worth a grin, scroll through the information and stories we have posted to help you find your next adventure. Then, while out there if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to the route you regularly commute on, or at an event you plan to attend with your bike, be prepared to smile. You never know where our camera’s will be and what we will post next!

Do you have a fun photo of yourself or someone you know that you would like to see us publish? If so, please send it our way and we may use it. Send your picture(s) to [email protected] with a brief caption (of each), including who is in the photo (if you know?) and where it was taken. Photo(s) should be at least 620 pixels wide for us to use them. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and an acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As HaveFunBiking continues to encourage more people to ride, please reference our blog and the annual print and quarterly digital Bike/Hike Guide to find your next adventure. We are proud of the updated – At-a-Glance information and maps we are known for in the HFB Destination section on our website and in the guide. Now, as the Bike/Hike Guide goes into its seventh year of production, we are adding a whole new dimension of bicycle tourism information available for mobile devices where you may see some additional bike pics – maybe of yourself so.

Bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure – we may capture you in one of the next photos we post.

Have a great day!

Digital Bike/Hike Guide now quarterly

With expanded readership, more  bike events and destinations to explore throughout the year the Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide, in the digital version, is now updated and available quarterly, with this issue here.

The digital version of the fall 2015 Bike/Hike Guide.

The digital version of the fall 2015 Bike/Hike Guide.

Now, each season of the year HaveFunBiking (HFB) will update the guide with current content you are looking for. What you will find, in each digital issue of the Bike/Hike Guide are more up-to-date calendar listings: including recreational rides; races; and other types of fun bike related events; along with product  reviews and articles spotlighting destinations you will want to take your bike and explore.

After looking at this fall edition, please bookmark the site and watch for our winter edition, coming out late in November. In this next issue of the guide, along with an updated calendar event listings, checkout all the new gadgets and gear reviews in time for Christmas.

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bicycle media, HaveFunBiking’s goal with both the print and digital versions of the Bike/Hike Guide is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. And with our blog, updated daily, we will continue to search and post more fun photos (worth a grin) and bike related info you are looking for. So scroll through the information and stories we post and find your next adventure.

Then, if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to a route you regularly commute by bike on or at a bicycle event be prepared to smile and wave. You never know where our camera’s will be and what we will post next, it could be a picture of you.

Have Fun!

Bike Pic – Oct. 5, Find Your Next Adventure

Summer riding memories photo above was captured at a festival in Minnesota this last summer. To help you find your next adventure, bookmark the Have Fun Bike Guide for all types of year-round bike events.

Thanks for viewing the Bike Pic of the Day here at HaveFunBiking, hope you enjoy the photo?

Now, rolling into our 10th year as a bicycle media, our goal is to continue to encourage more people to bike, while showcasing unforgettable places to ride. As we search and post more fun photos worth a grin, scroll through the information and stories we have posted to help you find your next adventure. Then, if you see us along a paved or mountain bike trail, next to the route you regularly commute, or at an event you plan to attend with your bike, be prepared to smile. You never know where camera will be and what we will posted next!

Do you have a fun photo of yourself or someone you know that you would like to see us publish? If so, please send it our way and we may use it. Send your picture(s) to [email protected] with a brief caption (of each), including who is in the photo (if you know) and where it was taken. Photo(s) should be at least 620 pixels wide for us to post. If we use your photo, you will receive photo credit and an acknowledgment on Facebook and Instagram.

As HaveFunBiking continues to encourage more people to ride, please reference our blog and the annual bike guide to find your next adventure. We are proud of the updated, at-a-glance information, and maps we are known for in the Destination section of our website. Now, as the Bike/Hike Guide goes into its seventh year of production, we are adding a whole new dimension of bicycle tourism information available for mobile device. Plus, beginning September 2015, this year’s e-version of the Guide will move to quarterly editions where you may see some additional bike pics posted.

 Bookmark HaveFunBiking.com and find your next adventure – we may capture you in a pic to post!

MN Bike Guide Features More Mapped Adventures

The 2015 edition of the Minnesota Bike/Hike guide is now available digitally as the paper version is being shipped to many company employee groups, community centers, tourism bureaus, libraries and schools around the state. In its sixth year of production this year’s handy pocket guide format is filled with more bike destinations maps, events and links so you can easily find and plan your next bike adventure.

The cover shows a small child testing his balance skills at the 2014 Strider World Cup in St Cloud, Minn. photo: Tyler Lowthian

The cover shows a small child testing his balance skills at the 2014 Strider World Cup in St Cloud, Minn. photo: Tyler Lowthian

Click the handy e-version of the MN Bike/Hike Guide here to review or to bookmark to your hand held electronic devices for use on the go.

Both versions of this handy pocket-sized resource guide includes more bike related event listings, bike friendly maps with added landing page information, a kid’s safety section and many helpful tips for biking, hiking and running throughout the year. With each of our community maps in the guide we have added a link to at-a-glance article for each community. This special landing page offers you information and links to where to eat, sleep and other details on the map when in the area – all in one place and easy to access with your mobile device.

Designed as a companion piece to HaveFunBiking.com news website, the Bike/Hike Guide is a great resource you will want to bookmark and take along with you whenever you are away from your computer.

After your review, please share the 2015 Bike/Hike Guide link with your friends. Give them a chance to find their next adventure. Maybe you will ride together or maybe you will share stories the next time you get together. Either way the guide opens many opportunities to stay healthy while having fun!