Tag: #onlyinMN
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The art of biking and festivals in friendly Fridley Minnesota
Pedaling along the Mississippi River Trail, north of Minneapolis, takes cyclists through the remarkable art community of Fridley. With the annual ’49er Days, live theatre and a stunning gallery everyone will be inspired biking or hiking in Fridley.
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Demonstrating safe riding practices teaches kids valuable skills for life
The summer months ahead will play host to countless hours of family fun riding. During these rides is the perfect time to teach your kids about riding safely. All things considered, there are just a few topics to teach. Read below for the details.
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Apple Valley used bike sale benefits Kids ‘n Kinship Youth Program
Are you looking for a gently used bike? If you are and you are in the south Twin City Metro on Saturday May 12th, you may be in luck. For his tenth annual used bike sale, that benefits a kid’s you program, Rick Anderson has over 400 bicycles primed and ready for that #NextBikeAdventure.
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Bike Pic Dec 1, Pedaling Through Life, Reach That Destination
“Life is like riding a bicycle. You don’t fall off unless you plan to stop pedaling.” ~ Claude Pepper.
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Tips and Tricks to Adjust Your Bike’s Rear Derailleur
It goes by many names, the rear derailleur. It is also known as the “s,” the “hangdown,” or the mech. Here in the U.S. we refer to it as the derailleur. The device that moves your bike’s chain from gear to gear letting you traverse hills with ease. Even though derailleurs are sturdy and relatively…
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A Short Review of the 2017 Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride
My experiences on the 2017 Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride offered me and hundreds of other riders the opportunity to enjoy Carver Counties scenic rolling countryside while visiting Waconia, even when it rains.
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Explore Southeast Minnesota on the 2nd Annual Bluff Weekend Bike Ride
As many enjoy the scenery along the Root River Bike Trail. Here is you chance to explore more of Bluff Country’s wonders on the bluff weekend bike ride this summer. Scheduled over July 7, 8 & 9th, the Bluff & Valley Bike Tour participants will discover many of the “driftless areas” mysteries. While eagles soar…
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Bike Pic April 10, Tips for 30 Days of Biking and How To Dress To Have Fun!
With ten days into 30 Days of Biking, dressing for the elements is critical to having fun! The forecast for today shows some precipitation in the air. So check out the article on dressing for spring riding.
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The Ultimate Bike Travel Checklist for Guaranteed Fun on Your Next Adventure
The summer travel season is right around the corner and planning for your next adventure can be easy with this detailed bike travel checklist. Here in the photo above is a touring cyclist on the Root River Bluff & Valley Bike Tour, looking over the items she packed for the three-day bike ride.
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Bike Pic April 5, Get the Bike Ready It Looks Like Spring Is Here!
With above normal temps in the forecast for this weekend, its time to take your bike out and prepare for your #nextBikeAdventure. If your favorite bike is or has been in storage, take it out for a ABC Tips check to make sure its ready.