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Bike Report: Adaptive biking

08/06/2021 07:47 AM

The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is taking the lead on efforts to make Duluth area trails accessible to mountain bikers of all abilities. This involves taking inventory of trails that may be suitable for adaptive bikes, raising money to improve access to the bikes themselves, and training adaptive instructors.

Bike Report: Bike Duluth Festival returns

After canceling in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, the Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival is back at Spirit Mountain August 6th to 8th.

Bike Report: Summer Nights at Spirit

Local biking groups and businesses are collaborating on a new mountain biking community event this summer.

Bike Report: Spirit Mountain's summer return

After being closed in the summer of 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, Spirit Mountain is back for the summer of 2021. Mountain bikers can head out on all of the familiar trails and a few new ones.

Bike Report: Biking for kids

Learning a new skill can be intimidating, especially if falling is just part of the process, as is often the case for a child learning to ride a bike. Brandon Weathers spoke with Ski Hut manager Brent Stone about ways to keep your child feeling confident and having fun as they ditch the training wheels.

Wet trail that could be damaged if ridden on

Bike Report: Trail etiquette

When taking advantage of our local trails, each trail user makes decisions that impact the experience of others. Brandon Weathers spoke with an experienced mountain biker about trail etiquette tips that can ensure a quality experience for all trail users.

Bike Report: Redhead MTB Park brings new trail to the Iron Range

Redhead Mountain Bike Park is adding trail for a total of 25 miles. Chisholm anticipates an economic boost with the addition putting them on the map as a biking destination alongside other Iron Range trails.

Bike Report: Sunrise paddle & ride

Here in the Northland, the best backdrop for a social setting is often found in nature, whether it be exploring a local bike trail or paddling leisurely through a Lake Superior sunrise. Brandon Weathers introduces us to a group that manages to fit both in to begin their day.

Bike Report: Navigating the Duluth Traverse

It's rare to find a city with a trail system connecting from one end to the other. That's what the Duluth Traverse does, spanning more than 40 miles in total. Brandon Weathers spoke with an experienced rider who offers tips on utilizing this local gem.

Volunteer performing maintenance on a bike trail

Bike Report: Increasing engagement for trail maintenance

Much of the maintenance done on the many trails in the Twin Ports is taken up by volunteers through Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS). COGGS is hoping to expand their volunteer engagement with sponsored work nights in partnership with local businesses.

SkiHut's certified master bike fit technician Tjaard Breeuwer adjusting the saddle height on a bike.

Mostly Cloudy 46^°

Feels like: 41^°
Wind: W 8mph
Humidity: 79%
Dewpoint: 40^°
Pressure: 29.89"

Sky: Mostly Cloudy
Ceiling: 5500
Visibility: 10 mi.
Sunrise: 6:59:59 AM
Sunset: 6:59:45 PM

HOURLY FORECAST FOR DULUTH

8:00 AM
Cloudy

Cloudy
46^°

10:00 AM
Cloudy

Cloudy
53^°

12:00 PM

M Cloudy
57^°

2:00 PM

P Cloudy
60^°

4:00 PM

M Cloudy
62^°

6:00 PM

M Cloudy
59^°

8:00 PM

M Cloudy
55^°

8:00 AM Cloudy 46^°	10:00 AM Cloudy 53^°	12:00 PM M Cloudy 57^°
2:00 PM P Cloudy 60^°	4:00 PM M Cloudy 62^°	6:00 PM M Cloudy 59^°

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR DULUTH

	Today 61^° \| Precipitation: 2% Partly to mostly cloudy skies. High around 61F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
	Tonight 44^° \| Precipitation: 2% A few clouds. Low 44F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow 69^° \| Precipitation: 6% Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow night 46^° \| Precipitation: 12% Mainly clear skies. Low 46F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday 68^° \| Precipitation: 14% Partly cloudy skies. High 68F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday night 48^° \| Precipitation: 12% Mainly clear. Low near 48F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tuesday 72^° \| Precipitation: 13% Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 72F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Tuesday night 48^° \| Precipitation: 8% A mostly clear sky. Low 48F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
	Wednesday 72^° \| Precipitation: 8% Mostly sunny skies. High near 72F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Wednesday night 53^° \| Precipitation: 24% A few clouds. Low 53F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday 74^° \| Precipitation: 20% Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 74F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday night 55^° \| Precipitation: 31% Mostly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Low near 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
	Friday 72^° \| Precipitation: 30% Mostly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Friday night 52^° \| Precipitation: 24% Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy late. Low 52F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

	Today 61^° \| Precipitation: 2% Partly to mostly cloudy skies. High around 61F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
	Tonight 44^° \| Precipitation: 2% A few clouds. Low 44F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow 69^° \| Precipitation: 6% Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow night 46^° \| Precipitation: 12% Mainly clear skies. Low 46F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday 68^° \| Precipitation: 14% Partly cloudy skies. High 68F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday night 48^° \| Precipitation: 12% Mainly clear. Low near 48F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tuesday 72^° \| Precipitation: 13% Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 72F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Tuesday night 48^° \| Precipitation: 8% A mostly clear sky. Low 48F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
	Wednesday 72^° \| Precipitation: 8% Mostly sunny skies. High near 72F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Wednesday night 53^° \| Precipitation: 24% A few clouds. Low 53F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday 74^° \| Precipitation: 20% Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 74F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday night 55^° \| Precipitation: 31% Mostly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Low near 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
	Friday 72^° \| Precipitation: 30% Mostly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Friday night 52^° \| Precipitation: 24% Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy late. Low 52F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Northland Bike Trail Report

Bike Report: Adaptive biking

Bike Report: Bike Duluth Festival returns

Bike Report: Summer Nights at Spirit

Bike Report: Spirit Mountain's summer return

Bike Report: Biking for kids

Bike Report: Trail etiquette

Bike Report: Redhead MTB Park brings new trail to the Iron Range

Bike Report: Sunrise paddle & ride

Bike Report: Navigating the Duluth Traverse

Bike Report: Increasing engagement for trail maintenance

Bike Report: Proper fit prevents injuries

Bike Report: Maintenance clinics available

Bike Report: Monday night rides

Portion of Duluth Traverse Trail to close for maintenance

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