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Travis Ryder talks with Dianne Pittman about the annual New Year's Day Bike Ride taking place in Bemidji

Series: Culturology
From: KAXE
Length: 00:10:17

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They ride a mile for every degree above zero the temperature rises to on the day of the ride. Dianne talks to Travis about the ride, tips on winter bike riding, and the organization Shifting Gears Bicycles. Read the full description.

Nydbikeride1_small They ride a mile for every degree above zero the temperature rises to on the day of the ride. Dianne talks to Travis about the ride, tips on winter bike riding, and the organization Shifting Gears Bicycles.

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