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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.

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EXTENDED FORECAST FOR DULUTH

	Tonight -2^° \| Precipitation: 8% Bitterly cold. A few clouds. Low -2F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow 21^° \| Precipitation: 20% Mostly cloudy. High 21F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow night 6^° \| Precipitation: 15% Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 6F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Sunday 19^° \| Precipitation: 11% A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 19F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Sunday night 9^° \| Precipitation: 19% Overcast. Low 9F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday 28^° \| Precipitation: 20% Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 28F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Monday night 15^° \| Precipitation: 39% Cloudy. Snow showers developing after midnight. Low around 15F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40%.
	Tuesday 21^° \| Precipitation: 9% Becoming partly cloudy and windy. High near 21F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.
	Tuesday night -7^° \| Precipitation: 6% Partly cloudy skies. Low -7F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
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	Wednesday night -14^° \| Precipitation: 9% A few clouds from time to time. Low -14F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday 4^° \| Precipitation: 8% Mostly sunny skies. High 4F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday night -10^° \| Precipitation: 10% A few clouds. Low around -10F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

	Tonight -2^° \| Precipitation: 8% Bitterly cold. A few clouds. Low -2F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow 21^° \| Precipitation: 20% Mostly cloudy. High 21F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Tomorrow night 6^° \| Precipitation: 15% Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 6F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Sunday 19^° \| Precipitation: 11% A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 19F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
	Sunday night 9^° \| Precipitation: 19% Overcast. Low 9F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday 28^° \| Precipitation: 20% Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 28F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
	Monday night 15^° \| Precipitation: 39% Cloudy. Snow showers developing after midnight. Low around 15F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40%.
	Tuesday 21^° \| Precipitation: 9% Becoming partly cloudy and windy. High near 21F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.
	Tuesday night -7^° \| Precipitation: 6% Partly cloudy skies. Low -7F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Wednesday 4^° \| Precipitation: 6% Partly cloudy skies. High 4F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Wednesday night -14^° \| Precipitation: 9% A few clouds from time to time. Low -14F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday 4^° \| Precipitation: 8% Mostly sunny skies. High 4F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
	Thursday night -10^° \| Precipitation: 10% A few clouds. Low around -10F. Winds WNW 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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