Tag Archives: #nextbikeadventure

Bike Pic Sept 23, ice cream smiles Sunday memories on RAGBRAI 2018

On this bike pic Sunday, this biker dude is in heaven carrying two dishes of his sweet treat choices for him and a friend. This picture was shot on this year’s RAGBRAI bike tour.

View the new National Bike Guide and all the fun rides coming up in 2018.

Thanks for viewing today’s ‘ice cream’ Sunday Pic Day

Now rolling into our 11th 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 destinations you can have fun at 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 continue to encourage more people to bike, please view our Destination section at HaveFunBiking.com for your next bike adventure – Also, check out the latest Bike Guide, mobile-friendly as we enter into our 9th year of producing print and digital guides.

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

Have a great day and a memorable new year!

Bike Pic Sept 10, fun riding into the Monday morning sun

Here in this bike pic we captured some biker chicks having fun pedaling into the Monday morning sun, riding across Iowa. See more fun photo on the RAGBRAI 2018 website.

What better way to continue your summer fun 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.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘RAGBRAI’ bike pic

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!

Bike Pic Aug 31, yeah it’s Friday, go Minnesota Twins!

This Bike Pic Friday we are showing you another biker dude, proudly wearing his Minnesota Twins uniform, riding across Iowa several weeks ago. Along the way, it seems everyone had a good time. See more photos at RAGBRAI 2018.

What better way to continue your summer fun and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the great ideas and bike destinations in the latest Iowa Bike Guide and Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends in one of Minnesota’s HaveFunBiking Destinations.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘RAGBRAI’ Bike Pic’

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’s of the Day.

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Aug 24, yeah it’s Friday and more fun is just a click or two away

This Bike Pic Friday we are showing you another biker dude, with his faithful companion in the burley making memories, riding across Iowa several weeks ago. Along the way it seems everyone had a good time. See more photos at RAGBRAI 2018.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘RAGBRAI’ Bike Pic’

Have a great day!

Discover the Rice Creek Trails natural settings out of Mounds View

If you missed the annual ‘Festival in the Park‘ celebration, with bike races, last weekend in Mounds View, MN, this Twin Cities Gateway community is still worth checking out. Here, you will find a great mix of busy and calm. Where you can ride your bike along creekside trails to visit attractions amongst mother nature. Many who visit here enjoy following the natural settings along Rice Creek and the trail near it. Another option, are the bike friendly roads to expand your coverage for more adventure – And you can start, right from your Twin Cities Gateway hotel.

Rice Creek North Regional Trail

Riding over one of the wooden bridges crossing the Rice Creek Trail

Mounds View is one of the many places that gives you access to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail with the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor. The Rice Creek North Regional Trail is located in the Southeast quadrant of Anoka County [see map].

In the meadows along the Rice Creek Trail see song birds amongst the wild flower.

The trail provides a connection between Anoka and Ramsey counties and connects the Cities of Blaine, Shoreview and Lino Lakes. A unique feature of the trail the 8-10 foot wide paved trail passing towering trees and the creek (bearing the same name) underneath crossing quaint wooden bridges along the way.

There are also several different landscapes passing through wooded areas where trail users can occasionally see whitetail deer. Then wandering through open meadows the trail greets users with array of natural flower and songbirds. Further along, cyclist will circle several low land marshy areas where it is easy to view many species of waterfall gathering for the fall migration. On the north end of the trail, one can witness prairie restoration.

On the Rice Creek Trail, as fall approaches, view waterfowl as they gather for and prepare for migration.

A part of Minnesota’s Community, located on the northside of the Twin Cities it is easy to find your next bike adventure with a mix of mother nature, near your lodging choice when visiting the area.

Bike Pic Aug 14, testing a mountain bike trail in Lebanon Hills Park

Here in this bike pic a member of MORC (Minnesota Off Road Cyclists) checks out a mountain bike trail in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. With an alliance created between Dakota County Parks and MORC, eighteen years ago, members of the Off Road organization have been volunteering their time each year to build and maintain the popular trails in the park. If you see a MORC member out on any of Minnesota’s trails, please thank them for all their volunteer efforts.

You can also attend the Wild Ride Mountain Bike Festival, on September 22nd and thank MORC members there.

For your #NextBikeAdventure view all the fun 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.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘Mountain Bike Trail’ Pic of the Day

Have a great day!

This Bike Pic Saturday we found this biker chick having fun, creating memories, riding across Iowa a with her favorite buddy, couple weeks ago.

This Bike Pic Saturday we found this biker chick having fun, creating memories, riding across Iowa a with her favorite buddy, couple weeks ago. Along the way it seems everyone had a good time. See more photos at RAGBRAI 2018.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘RAGBRAI’ Bike Pic’

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Aug 10, yeah it’s Friday and more fun is just a click or two away

This Bike Pic Friday we are showing you another biker chick having fun and making memories, riding across Iowa a couple weeks ago. Along the way it seems everyone had a good time. See more photos at RAGBRAI 2018.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘RAGBRAI’ Bike Pic’

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Aug 05, ice cream smailes Sunday is real treat at Open Streets

This bike pic, when Ice Cream Smiles Sunday falls on Open Streets Minneapolis it’s a special treat, especially when Ice cream is being served. So check out their schedule, pump up the tires and plan your #NextBikeAdventure with a stop at your favorite ice cream shop or Open Streets.

Plan your next outing with family and friends at one of Minnesota’s HaveFunBiking Destinations. View all the fun ideas and bike destinations in the latest Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘Ice Cream Smiles Sunday’ Bike Pic

Have a great day!

Bike Pic Aug 04, Tour de Pines still has openings for a scenic ride

In this bike pic, what better way to enjoy the countryside then riding the 10th Anniversary Tour de Pines, out of Itasca State Park. On August 18, select from the 25, 50, 60, 70 and 100 mile scenic tour option. The tour begins in this Minnesota’s northern piney area where the Mississippi begins. The annual ride is put on by Hosteling International to support their Mississippi Headwaters AYH-Hostel, just north of Park Rapids, MN, in the park.

The Tour de Pines, this Saturday is a great place to meet new friends at the Headwaters of the Mississippi.

What better way to ride through the summer season and your #NextBikeAdventure. View all the fun ideas and bike destinations in the latest Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide. Then plan your next outing with family and friends in one of Minnesota’s HaveFunBiking Destinations.

Thanks for Viewing Our ‘Tour de Pines’ Bike Pic

Have a great day!