Tag: mountain bike
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With more darkness then daylight the zen and the art of night biking
Seasons change and eventually we are left with more night than day. This annual march to the darkest day of the year was the inspiration Frost needed to write Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and on occasion my “Little Horse” asks if “there is some mistake”, but of course frost was talking about…
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Bike Pic Nov 7, its fat bike fun in the upper half of Minnesota
With below normal temps snow is sticking throughout the upper half of Minnesota making it perfect for some fat biking fun as this biker chick demonstrates.
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Bike Pic Oct 28, mountain biking fun in the snow is here again!
Is mountain biking in the snow season really here to stay in the upper Midwest? With temps hovering in the low 30’s, including rain and snow over the next several day it maybe time to get the fatty out and prepare for some winter riding fun.
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The Marin B-17 MTB review – out of the box and ready for the trail
Based on our quick MTB review at Interbike’s Dirt Demo, we have been extended a Marin mountain bike demo for a long term review. However, before I ride it and give you a full mountain bike review let me share what is actually coming out of that box.
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Riding through the fall, a great way to spend time with your kids
For many, the beginning of the winter signals the end of bike riding, especially kids. But why should the fun stop just because the mercury drops? Instead of ending the rides, get your kids excited to ride through the fall foliage. Here are some tips for encouraging kids to keep the fun rolling.
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A first look at the revolutionary MagicShine Genie Helmet
Recently we reviewed a light from the wizards over at MagicShine, The MJ-900B. With that are package, they also included an amazing helmet, the Genie. The Genie is a revolutionary helmet that boasts a headlight and tail light as well as remote activated turn signals. Read on to see some more detail.
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Learning to fatbike for fitness and fun as winter soon returns
As the winter winds begin to blow into our office here in Minnesota, thoughts turn toward the snow covered trails of the twin cities. We are lucky here to enjoy a massive amount of trails that are designed for winter riding. But if you are like me, and new to the whole Fatbiking thing, how…
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Bic Pic Oct 19, fun preparing for the MN HS Mountain Bike Championship
Having fun preparing for the Minnesota High School Cycling Leagues, State Championship, that will be held on Mt. Kato, in Mankato, MN, October 28-29.
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Headsweats is helping protect National Parks through custom caps
While strolling the isles of Interbike, there were many brands offering headwear to keep you comfortable, but none as interesting as Headsweats. Beyond the great construction and performance, there are also conservational reasons to choose Headsweats.
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Some of the best E-Bikes available were shown at Interbike
There was a consistent buzz throughout the week of Interbike and part of that high was the hum of E-Bikes. E-bikes have become big business in the biking world and for good reason. E-Bikes offer extended range by giving the rider a boost of power when things get tough. Take a look at some of…