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August 20081 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31 1 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House Lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block East of Hwy 169. We'll ride paved trails and have an en route rest/lunch break at Tin Fish (Lake Calhoun Pavilion). Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride; 952-334-8382. Co Leader Open. 1 FRI 2:30 PM A/B 40-45 miles No Bluffin' Pre-WOW Ride. Depart from City Park, Fountain City, WI Intersection of WI35 (Main Street) and Bishop Street (From Twin Cities on US61, cross river at MN60 near Kellogg, or use MN43 bridge from Winona. Note that motorhomes, campers and trailers are not allowed on MN43 bridge!). Start the WOW weekend on the Wisconsin side of the river. Long route features several climbs worth mentioning. This will be the only riding on the Wisconsin side all weekend! Route Info: Julie Kosbab (651.253.2493) julie-at-rideboldly.org Leader: Michael McNutt 1 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot. Located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd. (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north On Village Center Dr. Various routes taking us by such locales as Bald Eagle Lake, White Bear Lake, Centerville, Gem Lake Golf Course and Lake Vadnais. 8/1: Jack Uttermark 651-407-9040, 8/8: Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 651-784-3353, 8/15: Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-493-7248, 8/22 & 8/29: Mark Gregory: 651-490-1626. 1 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others. 2 SAT 6:30 AM A 65-90mi Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros east lake/West river rd/mpls. MAPLESS Group ride at an A pace. Route to be determined day of ride. Please be prepared for sudden route changes, brisk pace, and bring a good mental attitude. caleb donaldson 612 990 2646 calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com. 2 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 7, 14, 21, 28, ... ?? mi. St Paul Dare. Depart from Health Partners 205 S Wabasha St Saint Paul, MN 55107 (Wabasha & Plato Blvd). Training loop for Dairyland Dare. Each loop of Ohio Street, Ramsey Hill and High Bridge is 7 miles, with 900' climbing. We DARE you to outlast the tandem. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 2 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 2 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/27mi BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 2 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 2 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55 or 75 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 2 SAT 9:30 AM 35-100 miles Weekend On Wheels - Saturday. Depart from Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota. Check www.biketcbc.org or www.rideboldly.org for directions to ride start. TCBC's annual Weekend on Wheels. $5 ride fee. Advance registration (by 7/23) required for lodging and Saturday dinner luau at Lake Winona. Registration on site for ride only. See www.biketcbc.org/wow for registration details. All riders welcome. FFI: Julie Kosbab julie-at-rideboldly.org 651-253-2493. 2 SAT 10:30 AM C 20-25mi Wisconsin Style Barbeque. Depart from Hudson Grandview Park, take I-94 east Wisconsin Exit 2, go north on Carmichael for 2 miles, park is on east side of road (across from St. Croix County Government Center), under the Hudson Water Tower (toilets & water at start). Come out and ride the roads in and around Hudson. After the ride, enjoy a barbeque sponsored by one of our top female rider family. Please call or e-mail the ride leaders so we can tell them how many to plan for. RSVP by 7/31/08. This will be a great ride and BBQ for those that can not attend WOW. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cell-715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell -715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net 2 SAT 11:00 AM B 29 mi. COME RIDE MY NECK OF THE WOODS. Depart from easy to find Car’s Bike Shop, plenty of parking in their lot: 2661 Co. Rd. I & Old Hwy 10 in Mounds View, 763-784-6966. Enjoy easy road riding with less traffic and the new, really smooth Mpls Diagonal Trail. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop and check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Selection of ice cream flavors at the rest stop. Jeff Ramberg <j.ramberg45-at-yahoo-dot-com> 612-929-2705. 2 SAT 1:15 PM C 20-25 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (North of Pavilion). Park free on streets or pay to park in lot. Social ride along rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 2 SAT 5:30 PM C 23-45 mi. An Evening on the Bike with Friends. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, Hwy 120 (Century Avenue) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot. We will feature the beautiful Gateway Trail for this series of rides. The ride leader will have various options that will extend the distance. The ride leader will decide the distance options at the ride. One option will be out to Pine Point Park and return. Enjoy a "cool" summers Saturday Night with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 3 SUN 6:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Joe Hays 612-987-6868. 3 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Joe Hays 612-987-6868. 3 SUN 6:30 AM A 65-90mi Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros East lake/West river rd/ MPLS. MAPLESS Group ride at an A pace. Route to be determined day of ride. Please be prepared for sudden route changes, possible additional mileage, a brisk pace, and bring a good mental attitude. Caleb Donaldson 612 990 2646 calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 3 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go right, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 3 SUN 9:00 AM C 20 / 40mi Gateway Social C Ride. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. until we meet; I remain your most humble und obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller fon 651-770-5065. 3 SUN 9:30 AM 25-63mi Weekend on Wheels - Sunday. Depart from Winona State University Winona, Minnesota. TCBC's annual Weekend on Wheels. $5 ride fee. Advance registration (by 7/23) required for lodging and Saturday dinner luau at Lake Winona. Registration on site for ride only. See www.biketcbc.org/wow for registration details. All riders welcome. Julie Kosbab julie-at-rideboldly.org 651.253-2493 3 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 3 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in beautiful Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park using the trails and streets of Minneapolis. This is an extension of our polular Sunday Morning to Hopkins with a rest stop at "Bakers Wife's Pastry Shop". Come and get your pastry fix early on a Sunday Morning. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 3 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 54mi SECOND ANNIVERSARY RIDE. Depart from Minnetonka Community Center Sport Center - W of 494 on Mtka Blvd and Willston Rd. Its the second anniversary of our original "Anniversary Ride" which means two things. We are still married and we still have maps left! Join us for a jaunt out west to Watertown via routes including the maze of roads around Lake Minnetonka. cell at ride 612-201-5545. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com 3 SUN 10:45 AM C 20-25 mi. BUON GIORNO ITALIA WHINE. Depart from Buon Giorno Italia parking lot (651-905-1080) at 981 Sibley Memorial Highway (Lilydale, 55118) 1 block SW off Hwy I-35E (exit 102). We'll bike a social C ride on Big River Trail, Hwy 494 bike trial West, 34th Ave S, Post Road thru Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, Ford Bridge, Mississippi Blvd, Shepard Rd. & Hwy I-35E Bridge Trail. (En route rest stops available on route.) After ride Dining at Buon Giorno Italia outdoor patio. Casual, high quality lunchs/dinners, Pasta bar, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, deli salads, house made soups, bakery treats and feature beverages. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz; 952-941-4381; Mobile phones at ride: 612-396-3884 or 952-334-5382. 3 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 41 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center on Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Park on the East side of the parking lot. Sleep in and enjoy a bike ride on the quite roads out to Loretto. Rest stop is at the Retro Cafe. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441; Chuck Sunder, 612-285-1946. 3 SUN 11:45 AM B/C approx 23 mi. Sundays on the bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and the river (and maybe the Midtown Greenway). Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 3 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. This a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All levels and riders welcome. So bring your burleys, all riders and passengers must wear a helmet. The ride will be a nice leisurly pace, mostly on the trails. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447. 4 MON DEADLINE for the September TCBC Newsletter. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org. 4 MON 10:15 AM C 15-25 mi. CRUISE TO BELLA CUCINA. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop,16376 Wagner Way,Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 & Hwy 4 (Eden Prairie Rd)intersection go North one block and turn right on Wagner Way Rd. and then left into strip mall. We,ll bike on a select route on paved trails and roads and have en route rest/lunch stop at Bella Cucina and return. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 4 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington,Roseville 55113. A Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, salads, sandwiches, coffee, desserts), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; 10611 Baltimore ST NE, just behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located just off Hwy 65 and 105th. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Tom & Kari Sandstrom: 763.370.5058 4 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Great recovery ride! Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340. 4 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Paceline Pedaling. Depart from Mahtomedi High School Hwy36 to Hilton Trail, travel north to Hwy12/Stillwater Rd, turn right and go one block. No restrooms at start. A smooth rolling and coordinated paceline is a joy to ride in. This ride will have an educational component. We will work on paceline skillls to become safer and more efficient group riders. Prior participation not necessary. Greg Thompson gregtrack-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-426-4443. 4 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 4 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others. 4 MON 6:15 PM C 15-25 mi. Gateway to Summer's Eve. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot located at HWY120/Century Avenue and HWY36. Let's unwind after a hard day at work by taking a summers evening ride on the Gateway. Mileage will vary depending on available daylight. This will be an out and back ride without a map. Ride leader will state exact mileage at the start of each ride. Let's enjoy a Monday night together. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 5 TUE TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505. 5 TUE 6:00 AM A/B 26 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the big parking lot by the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. 5 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63mi Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 5 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 5 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea, Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or in driveway. The original Granny's Night Out hill route in St Paul and Mendota. Includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 5 TUE 4:30 PM B 20-30 mi. Pre Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few miles mostly on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 7:00 PM "Short n Sweet" ride if you so choose Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 5 TUE 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams Street NE & Spring Street NE (MPLS). We'll bike various paved streets and trails and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 5 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 5 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. Biketnr Ride # 3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 70th and 12th Avenue South, Richfield, MN. We will ride Park Avenue and Portland Avenue bike lanes, Minnehaha Parkway and back around Lake Nokomis. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon 952-943-2538 www.biketnr.homestead-dot-com or email at biketnr-at-aol-dot-com. 5 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 5 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36,30, 28, 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 5 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 5 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Tuesday Cyclotherapy. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Water and bathrooms available at ride start. If parking lot fills, additional parking is available along St. Clair. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 5 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560. 5 TUE 7:00 PM B 15-25 mi. Short n Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 6 WED 9:00 AM A/B 45-65mi Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd at 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the western suburbs. Mileages will vary from 45-65 miles. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 6 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (mapless). Depart from TrailHead Cycle, 114th and Hwy 169, Champlin, MN (763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop parking lot. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909, Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 6 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25mi. MISSISSIPPI RIVER GORGE RIDE. Depart from Intersection at Summit Ave and Mississippi River Blvd (St Paul). We'll bike Mississippi River Blvd,cross over Hwy 5 bridge(stairs down to bridge and stairs up at Ft Snelling)then bike path through Ft Snelling,to Minnehaha Falls and bike paths to Stone Arch Bridge and return via East River Rd. Rest stop at Minnehaha Falls and lunch stop en route at Kafe 421 (612-633-4920). Clareyse Nelson,612-623-3009;Herb Schultz,952-941-4381;Cell Phone At Ride,952-334-5382. 6 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 6 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's). Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 6 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 6 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 6 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 6 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 6 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 7 THU 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 7 THU 6:00 AM A/B 26 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the big parking lot by the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. 7 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch during or after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884. 7 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884. 7 THU 9:45 AM C 20-25 mi. SWEDE HOLLOW/LAKES ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Swede Hollow trailhead parking lot at 7th St & Payne Ave (St.Paul). Adjacent street parking for trailhead lot overflow. We'll bike paved trails and area streets as we traverse Lakes Gervais & Phalen, Swede Hollow/Bruce Vento Trail and Indian Mounds Park/(option). En route rest stops and optional lunch after ride at the fabulous Swede Hollow Cafe and Gardens. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382. 7 THU 5:45 PM A/B 26 or 32mi THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 7 THU 6:00 PM A 3-60 mi. Extreme TSC (Eden Prairie). Depart from SW parking lot of Grace Church on SE corner of Eden Prairie Rd & Pioneer Trail, across from Hilltop Dr. WARNING! This is an "EXTREME" version of "Thighs Sighs and Cries" in which we do ONLY the "hilly" 3-mile loop (limit is sunset time) from TSC that includes steep 14+% uphill on Eden Prairie Rd. Decide at the end of each loop whether to quit or continue. Will be first Thursday each month & concurrently with regularly scheduled TSC. Also extra loops mileage credit for those doing full TSC map, find & sign ride sheet on MRBIKEY blue van rear window in Church parking lot BY 8:00 PM. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 7 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com. 7 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 8 FRI 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. 35E PARKWAY/CROSBY LAKE/HIDDEN FALLS. Depart from Lake Nokomis Over Flow Parking Lot located at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway (Mpls). We will bike paved streets and trails to Crosby Lake & Hidden Falls. Lunch/Rest stop en route. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009, Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 8 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31 8 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot. Located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd. (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north On Village Center Dr. Various routes taking us by such locales as Bald Eagle Lake, White Bear Lake, Centerville, Gem Lake Golf Course and Lake Vadnais. 8/1: Jack Uttermark 651-407-9040, 8/8: Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 651-784-3353, 8/15: Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-493-7248, 8/22 & 8/29: Mark Gregory: 651-490-1626. 8 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others. 9 SAT 6:30 AM A 70-90 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Brothers E. Lake St. and E. River Rd. Mapless Group ride at an A pace. Route and distance may change at anytime..please be prepared for brisk ride, a group ride, and bring a great mental attitude! caleb donaldson 612.990 2646 calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com. 9 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 9 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station Store Sibley Memorial Highway at 35E. Ride rolling hills through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, Eagan to get fresh treats at Morning Glory Bakery. Long option to Northfield/Dundas. Please note earlier start time. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 9 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30mi BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and take a break at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 9 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 115/63 mi Bayfield Century or Metric Century. Depart from The parking lot for the Bayfield/Madeline Island ferry, in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Gorgeous ride through pristine Lake Superior area, starting from Bayfield, Wisconsin. Reasonably flat terrain, rest stops every 20-30 miles. Bayfield has many accomodations available, but reserve early. Great camping on Madeline Island. Dinner afterward at the famous Maggies in Bayfield. I will provide maps for those wanting to ride on Friday or Sunday. Imagine Door County without the development, traffic, T shirt shops or excessive driving, truely magnificent. Rebecca Lawrence 612-481-4145. 9 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 9 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 9 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. MEANDERING TRAILS TO ELM CREEK (MAPLESS). Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park (1st lot on left side of road). From Hwy 494 take Cty Rd 10 (Bass Lake Rd.) West 1 mile to park entrance on right. Ambassadors, Lois Carlson and Louise Ogden will showcase this social ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek Park. Pack lots of water and a snack. There will be some hills on this route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassadors: Lois Carlson, 763-540-0749; Louise Ogden, 763-420-7871; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 9 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55 or 75mi WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 9 SAT 5:30 PM C 23-45 mi. An Evening on the Bike with Friends. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, Hwy 120 (Century Avenue) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot. We will feature the beautiful Gateway Trail for this series of rides. The ride leader will have various options that will extend the distance. The ride leader will decide the distance options at the ride. One option will be out to Pine Point Park and return. Enjoy a "cool" summers Saturday Night with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 10 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. 8/10: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597; 8/17: Richard Miller 651-777-6147. 10 SUN 6:15 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597. 10 SUN 6:30 AM A 70-90 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros E lake and W river rd/MPLS. Mapless Group ride at an A pace. Route and distance may change at anytime..please be prepared for brisk ride, a group ride, and bring a great mental attitude! caleb donaldson 612.990 2646 calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com. 10 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 68mi Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride in the Western Suburbs Eric Feld 612-743-4097. 10 SUN 8:15 AM B 64mi Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly, scenic route through rural Anoka County. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 10 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 miles Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in beautiful Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park the trails and streets of Minneapolis. This is an extension of our popular Sunday morning to Hopkins ride. I think everyone will enjoy this different route. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 10 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 10 SUN 11:45 AM B/C approx 23 mi. Sundays on the bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and the river (and maybe the Midtown Greenway). Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 10 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 10 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 miles LIDO'S Sunday Supper Ride. Depart from Walmart lot in St. Anthony Village, just north of 37th Ave./Co. Rd. D on west side of Silver lake Rd. Park in lot out by Walmart Sign near Conoco Freemdom Station. Pleasant route, some hills, several nice dining options at rides end. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 10 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. This a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All levels and riders welcome. So bring your burleys, all riders and passengers must wear a helmet. The ride will be a nice leisurly pace, mostly on the trails. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447. 11 MON 10:15 AM C 25mi CHANHASSEN LAKES AND MARSHES. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie) one block north from Hwy 5 on County Road 4. Turn right on Wagner Way and left into strip mall parking lot. We will bike primarily on blacktopped trails around Chanhassen lakes and marshes and have lunch at Einstein Bagel in Chanhassen. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 11 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington,Roseville 55113. A Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, salads, sandwiches, coffee, desserts), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 MON 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 11 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Great recovery ride! Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340. 11 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Paceline Pedaling. Depart from Mahtomedi High School Hwy36 to Hilton Trail, travel north to Hwy12/Stillwater Rd, turn right and go one block. No restrooms at start. A smooth rolling and coordinated paceline is a joy to ride in. This ride will have an educational component. We will work on paceline skillls to become safer and more efficient group riders. Prior participation not necessary. Greg Thompson gregtrack-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-426-4443. 11 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 11 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St.Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others. 11 MON 6:15 PM C 15-25 mi. Gateway to Summer's Eve. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot located at HWY120/Century Avenue and HWY36. Let's unwind after a hard day at work by taking a summers evening ride on the Gateway. Mileage will vary depending on available daylight. This will be an out and back ride without a map. Ride leader will state exact milage at the start of each ride. Let's enjoy a Monday night together. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 12 TUE 6:15 AM A/B 26 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the big parking lot by the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. 12 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63mi Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 12 TUE 9:15 AM C 20-25 mi. BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. Depart from Three Rivers Hyland Lake Park Reserve Visitors Center Lot off Bush Lake Rd in Bloomington. Our ride meanders Bloomington paved trails and streets around Hyland Lake Park, the bluffs, Nine Mile Creek, and Normandale Lake with a mid-point rest stop at Normandale Japanese Gardens. Optional lunch at end of ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 12 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 12 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea, Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or in driveway. The original Granny's Night Out hill route in St Paul and Mendota. Includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 12 TUE 4:30 PM B 20-25 mi. Pre-Board Flight (St Paul). Depart from Anchor Bank, I-94 & Snelling, 1570 Concordia Avenue, 55104, SE corner of parking lot. Your chance to ride on a ride with at least one TCBC Board member on it, ride is located near the actual Board meeting and scheduled immediately before. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 12 TUE 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams Street NE & Spring Street NE (MPLS). We'll bike various paved streets and trails and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 12 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 12 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 12 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36,30, 28, 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 12 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. ZERO GRAVITY. Depart from Parking lot by Carbone’s Pizza in Cottage Grove (Hwy 19 & 70th St). NEW RIDE: It’s mind over matter, or in this case, gravity. Ride features new suburban roads and classic Washington County hills with some hidden gems you may not have ridden yet. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 12 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 12 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. TUESDAY CYCLOTHERAPY. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Water and bathrooms available at ride start. If parking lot fills, additional parking is available along St. Clair. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 12 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560. 12 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Unwind from the day on roving country roads. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003 or les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471, packjsas-at-izoom-dot-net. 12 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20 - 24mi Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails Parking lot next to Elk River Country Club, County Road 1, 3 miles North of Hwy 10. Unwind from the day on roving country roads. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 12 TUE 7:00 PM B 15-25 mi. Short n Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A shorter version of a popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 13 WED 9:00 AM A/B 45-65mi Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd at 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the western suburbs. Mileages will vary from 45-65 miles. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 13 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (mapless). Depart from TrailHead Cycle, 114th and Hwy 169, Champlin, MN (763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop parking lot. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909, Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 13 WED 10:00 AM C 25-30mi CRUISE TO SEASALT. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse parking lot at Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. We'll bike paved trails on Mid Town Greenway,lakes and Minnehaha Creek Parkway. Lunch/rest stop is at Seasalt at Minnehaha Falls. Clareyse Nelson,612-623-3009;Herb Schultz,952-941-4381;Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Cell Phone At Ride,952-334-5382. 13 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 13 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's). Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 13 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 13 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 13 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Enjoy a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Kate Kovar (katekovar-at-hotmail-dot-com). 13 WED 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Women's Wednesday Ride. Depart from Birchwood Cafe, 25th and 30th, Minneapolis, MN. Another women-only ride since the last one was such a success. Moderate pace. Meet other cycle-istas on this friendly no-drop ride along the Mississippi and environs. Chocolate at the ride start. Rebecca Lawrence 612 481-4145. 13 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 13 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. PROVENCE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. Depart from Parking lot by Carbone’s Pizza in Cottage Grove (Hwy 19 & 70th St). NEW RIDE: Slow down the pace and cruise through some of the more out-of-the-way, scenic rolling hills reminiscent of the Provence region of France. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 13 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 14 THU 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 14 THU 6:15 AM A/B 26 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the big parking lot by the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. 14 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch village trailhead. Depart from the Welch village trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534. 14 THU 9:00 AM B/C 32mi LITTLE CANADA AND POINTS SOUTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River at St. Paul passing Lakes Bennett, McCarrons, Phalen and Gervais on the way. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb on Warner Rd. up out of the river valley onto the bluffs. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 14 THU 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. LOTSA BRIDGES. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We'll ride paved Minneapolis trails and streets to Boom and Nicollet Islands with en route rest/lunch stop at Aster Cafe. Bring a snack or enjoy the food from the Aster Cafe. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 14 THU 5:15 PM A 18 mi. Ride to TSC & Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Ride 12 miles from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then ride the 22 mile version of TSC (shorter version of TSC avoids being out after sunset), then return the 6 miles after TSC back to Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com. 14 THU 5:45 PM A/B 26 or 32mi THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 14 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com. 14 THU 6:00 PM B 26 mi. Googly Rides Again. Depart from Temple of Aaron - Hartford & S Mississippi River Blvd. Use north lots & Hartford Ave. An old favorite through the U, Como, The Roseville Reservoir, the Gateway & Summit Ave. Optional dinner after. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 14 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 15-17 RIDE “DA RANGE” ON THE MESABI TRAIL. (Wheel pass is required. Cost is $3.00 for 2-day pass.) Join this C+ weekend ride on the Mesabi Trail and experience Minnesota’s Iron Range up close and personal. We will bike on the paved surface trail joining Eveleth, Hibbing, Buhl, Chisholm, and Giant’s Ridge, with optional visit to Ironworld which features a museum with exhibits telling the story of the Iron Range’s geology, mining, immigration, life-skills, and traditions. There is a 1920’s Mesabi Railway trolley ride which will take us through a mining “town” and show us the spectacular views of the Glen-Godfrey Open Pit Mine. On Friday, we will bike 8.5 miles from Hibbing to Ironworld in Chisholm and enjoy a visit to the Museum and Discovery Center (admission fee is $8.00) and then bike back to Hibbing for a 17-mile round trip. Or, those wishing can continue to Buhl for a 30-mile round trip route. Following the ride, dinner will be in Hibbing at Grandma’s In the Park which is located in the Hibbing Park Hotel. On Saturday, we will bike 17 miles from Mt. Iron to Chisholm and have lunch at the Iron Kettle Family Restaurant and return. We then will regroup and go to dinner at the Whistling Bird in Gilbert. Who would expect to find a restaurant with Jamaican Jerk specialties on the Iron Range…but that’s the Whistling Bird! However, for those who prefer, they also have dishes such as walleyed pike, spaghetti, or steaks. On Sunday, we will bike 12 miles from Gilbert to the Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, have brunch, and return. Ambassadors will be Duane and Diana Kasper. For more information on lodging, contact them at (952) 448-1608 or kasperddt-at-chaska-dot-net. To sign up for the trip, contact Co-Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, (612) 623-3009; Herb Schultz (952) 941-4381. Co-Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz 952-941-4381. 15 FRI 8:00 AM A/B 100 mi. 100 MILE MMVIII OPTION. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. This is the 10:00 route with an extension to Taylors Falls and Osceola. Richard Miller 651-777-6147. 15 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 15 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31 15 FRI 12:00 PM A/B 64-70 mi. Ride the Range Long Distance. Depart from Hibbing, MN --Trail access at Greyhound Bus Museum, 1201 E Greyhound Blvd., Hibbing. This is 208 miles from Lake Calhoun, approximately 3 hrs., 35 minutes. We'll ride the Mesabi Trail from Hibbing to McKinley, then take local roads to return to Hibbing. Dinner option in Hibbing with Herb Schultz's group. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 (through Aug 14) Cell: 612-414-5217 or 612-801-4196 15 FRI 1:00 PM C 17-30 mi. HIBBING TO IRON WORLD. Depart from Trail access in Hibbing. (208 miles from Lake Calhoun and approx. 3 hrs 35 minutes). From Hwy 169 exit onto Howard Street follow to 3rd Ave East/Greyhound Blvd. Turn right and continue 1/2 mi. Trail access is at Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot. We will bike 8.5 miles to Iron World in Chisholm and enjoy a visit to the museum and discovery center ($8.00 addmission fee) and then back to Hibbing for a 17 mile round trip. Or, those wishing can continue to Buhl for a 30 mile round trip route. Daily Wheel pass required ($3.00 for 2-day pass). Following the ride, dinner will be in Hibbing at Grandma's In The Park located in the Hibbing Park Hotel at 1402 East Howard St/Hwy169 (218) 262-3481. See Upcoming Events Article for more info. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassadors, Duane and Diana Kasper, 952-448-1608; Cell phone at ride; 982-334-5382 15 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073. 15 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot. Located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd. (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north On Village Center Dr. Various routes taking us by such locales as Bald Eagle Lake, White Bear Lake, Centerville, Gem Lake Golf Course and Lake Vadnais. 8/1: Jack Uttermark 651-407-9040, 8/8: Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 651-784-3353, 8/15: Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-493-7248, 8/22 & 8/29: Mark Gregory: 651-490-1626. 15 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others. 16 SAT 6:00 AM Outreach 100k, 200k, 300k Outreach Ride: Dairyland Dare. Depart from Start from the Harris Park Ley Memorial Pavilion in Dodgeville Wisconsin (http://www.dairylanddare-dot-com/). Self-start 6 to 9 AM for 100k (7,000 feet), 200k (15,000 feet), or 300k (19,000 feet). The "dare' is to do the 300k within daylight hours. If you liked the HHH, missed the HHH and want to do a similar ride in the same area, or just want a greater challenge, the Dairyland Dare is the ride for you. Register for one of the Dairyland Dare (http://www.dairylanddare-dot-com/) distances and sign-up at the TCBC ride briefing. Because the Dairyland Dare allows a self-start between 6 AM and 9 AM, the TCBC sign-up and ride briefing will occur the preceding evening, August 15, to allow riders to select their preferred start time. Notify the outreach reader of your intention to participate and meet at 6 PM, Friday, August 15, at the Dodgeville Best Western, 1130 North Johns Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533. Contact the outreach ride leader to schedule an alternate ride briefing time if necessary. Wear a TCBC jersey if you have one. See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE. Steve Scholl, 651-699-1203 (h), 651-341-0597 (c), srs428-at-msn-dot-com. Steve Scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 16 SAT 6:30 AM A 100-115 mi. Dunn 100-August Version Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros E lake/W river Rd Mpls. Mapless group Ride at an A pace. Please be prepared for possible route changes, brisk pace, and bring a good attitude! Caleb Donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 612 990 2646, Randall Huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org. 16 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 40 - 60mi Ridin' Sherburne County. Depart from Woodland Hills Park parking lot in Elk River next to Elk River Country Club. Rural low traffic roads. mostly flat terrain and few hills. We will make a couple rest stops along the way. Bring a good supply of water or sports drink because there are limited places to replenish. Les Miner, cell 612-710-1003 or 763-441-5986, email les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber, email packjsas-at-izoom-dot-net. 16 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 16 SAT 7:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Elk River Early Riser. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails Parking Lot next to Elk River Country Club, County Road 1, 3 miles North of Hwy 10. Ride country farmland roads thru Sherburne County. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471 or Barb Miner 763-441-5986. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 16 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 16 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 80 mi. Ride Da Range Longer Distance. Depart from Hibbing, MN -- Trail access at Greyhound Bus Museum, 1201 E Greyhound Blvd., Hibbing. This is 208 miles from Lake Calhoun, approximately 3 hrs., 35 minutes. We'll bike the Mesabi Trail from Hibbing to Grand Rapids and return via local roads. Dinner option in Gilbert with Herb Schultz's group. 16 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 16 SAT 9:30 AM A/B approx 41/60/82 mi. Taylor Made: Falls -n- All!. Depart from Bobby & Steve's Auto World, Lino Lakes: north of metro area on 35E to Exit 123 (Hugo/Centerville), go west (toward Centerville) 1/2 mile and turn left to get to parking lot on north/east edge of property. Make a full and fun day of it on this mostly rural ride around Forest Lake, through the Chisago Chain of Lakes and on to Taylors Falls for a leisurely lunch. Then cross the river into St. Croix Falls; the route includes a descent into (and climb out of) Interstate State Park on the Wisconsin side of the river. Scenic back roads bring us back through Osceola and Scandia. **Once back at the start, we have the carpeted Party Room upstairs at Bobby & Steve’s for changing and socializing. Feel free to bring an after-the-ride “something,” maybe enough to share. There is a microwave and a sink (sorry, no grill); the owner has graciously offered access to refrigeration of perishables while we are riding!** The first designated rest area is at ~mile 27 – bring tall water bottles or plan to stop in Forest Lake at ~10 miles for top-offs. Shorter mileage options of approximately 41 and 60 miles are marked on the map; all go through Scandia. Feel free to call us at home for more information or morning of the ride if weather gets iffy! Cell at ride start: 651.755.0435 or 952.292.5307. Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom: 651.493.7248(h). 16 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55 or 75mi WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 16 SAT 9:30 AM C 30-35 mi. CHISHOLM BOUND. Depart from Trail Access in Mt. Iron. From Hwy 169, exit onto Hwy 102 and go about 3/4 mile into downtown Iron Mt. Turn left onto Main Street and continue 2 blocks. Turn right at Mountain Ave. Trail Access and parking lot 1 block ahead. We will bike 17 miles to Chisholm, have lunch at Iron Kettle Family Restaurant 301 6th Ave SW, Chisholm. (218)254-3339) and return. Daily Wheel Pass required ($3.00 for 2-day pass). We will then regroup and have dinner at Whistling Bird Restaurant (Jamaican Jerk Specialties) in Gilbert. See Upcoming Events Article for more info. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper, 952-448-1608; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382. 16 SAT 12:00 PM B 29mi Bikes, Bats, & Balls. Depart from St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1371 St. Paul Ave. Use Child Care lot (west side of the building). We're going to the Twins game against Seattle. ABC Ramps and the Twins are sponsoring a secure bike corral, and are offering 2 for 1 tickets in the home run porch (lower left field), that's a $10 savings. Let's see some great scenery, root on the Twins, and see more great scenery. Wear your TCBC jersey (if you have one), and bring anything you think you will need to enjoy the game. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 16 SAT 1:30 PM B 33-37 mi. AFTON/ELMO. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. If lot is full, park in high school lot just to the west. Scenic with some big hills. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 17 SUN 6:15 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Richard Miller 651-777-6147. 17 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. 8/10: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597; 8/17: Richard Miller 651-777-6147. 17 SUN 6:30 AM A 60-70 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros E lake/W river Rd MPLS. Mapless group Ride at an A pace. Please be prepared for possible route changes, brisk pace, and bring a good attitude! caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com. 17 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Dairyland Dare Recovery. Depart from Dodgeville Best Western, 1130 North Johns Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533. Contact ride leader for specific meeting location. Recovery ride after Dairyland Dare before going home. Easy pace, especially on the unavoidable hills. About 30 miles. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 cell 651-699-1203 home srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 17 SUN 9:00 AM B 78mi THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Northfield H.S. On Division St./Hwy 246 on South end of Northfield. From US 52 or I 35, take Mn. Hwy 19 to Division St/Hwy 246, go south, High School on Right. Age the age of 10, on his single speed, balloon-tired, red Schwinn Wasp, the rotund PUDDING BOY made his great lonely ride. This time you come too. See Valley Grove Church, most of Nerstrand, Kenyon's Blvd. of Roses, Zumbrota's Covered Bridge, downtown Wanamingo, Sogn Valley, the Al Quie Post Office, and Malt-o-Meal Dam. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL. Beautiful rolling river-valley farm country. Leader rides at easy pace for B riders. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com 17 SUN 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. GILBERT TO GIANTS RIDGE RESORT. Depart from Trail Access in Gilbert. From Hwy 37 (Broadway) turn East on Iowa Ave. Parking is available at the Recreation Center. We will bike 14 miles to the Giant Ridge Golf and Ski Resort have brunch and return Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper, 952-448-1608. Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382. 17 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 66 mi. Sunday Morning Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Summer is here, so start the morning off with a nice ride that is not too early, but allows you to get in some miles before the heat of the day arrives. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills to for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Perfect for recovery or just a nice day out for a ride. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863. 17 SUN 9:00 AM C 20 / 40mi Gateway Social C Ride. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. until we meet again; I remain your most humble und obedient servant. Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-770-5065. 17 SUN 9:00 AM C 22 mi. EL PATIO RIDE. Depart from Parking lot of the (now closed) Copper Bleu restaruant, Dodd Blvd and Cedar Ave., in Lakeville. We’ll ride down Hwy 23 (Cedar Ave.) through Lakeville and return, a mostly flat route on wide shoulders or bike paths. Then dine at the new El Patio Mexican restaurant. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884. 17 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 17 SUN 11:45 AM B/C approx 23 mi. Sundays on the bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and the river (and maybe the Midtown Greenway). Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 17 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. This a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All levels and riders welcome. So bring your burleys, all riders and passengers must wear a helmet. The ride will be a nice leisurly pace, mostly on the trails. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447. 18 MON 9:00 AM B 32 mi. Ride to and from Pink Express. Depart from Penn Cycle in Blaine, 10611 Baltimore St NE Blaine, MN 55449. Located just east of Hwy 65 behind the Gander Mountain store. Please park on the east side of the lot. If you want to save a few gallons of gas and want to add some miles before and after the near legendary Pink Express then this is the ride for you. We'll depart the Penn Cycle shop in Blaine at 900 sharp and pedal at a B-ride pace so as to arrive at County Cycles in Roseville in time for the 30-mile Pink Express at 10:30. This ride will regroup at County Cycles at the end of the Pink Express to finish the second half of the 32 miles. Bob Moser rmoserjr-at-gmail-dot-com cell:612-325-7942. 18 MON 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. Social ride along lakes and rivers of Minneapolis with en route lunch/rest stop at Walker Art Center. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 18 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington,Roseville 55113. A Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, salads, sandwiches, coffee, desserts), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 MON 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 18 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Great recovery ride! Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340. 18 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. MONDAY CYCLOTHERAPY. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Water and bathrooms available at ride start. If parking lot fills, additional parking is available along St. Clair. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 18 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 18 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St.Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others. 18 MON 6:00 PM B/C 22 mi. Mellow Monday Revisited. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton, off 5th Ave NW/Old Hwy 8. Scenic trails plus DQ. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 19 TUE 8:45 AM B/C 15-25 mi. Breakfast at the Bridge. Depart from Preride assembly at 8:50 in the large lot behind the service station in the NW corner of Old Cedar Ave and East Old Shakopee Rd before biking the short distance down to the bridge site. We'll regather after a 9AM breakfast (about 10) for the longer loop. Cedar Corridor champion and Bloomington legislative representative, Ann Lenczewski, is hosting a biker breakfast of yogurt, granola bars, and bananas, in conjunction with a short visit by the Governor to thank him for adding the corridor to last session’s bonding bill, and to further encourage him to do more for the biking community. David Gepner - WentBiking-at-Comcast. 19 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63mi Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 19 TUE 9:45 AM C 20-25 mi. NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Over Flow" parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Pky, Mpls. We will bike City trails and streets with a lunch stop en route or after ride. Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 19 TUE 10:00 AM B 45 mi. Blaine Linwood Loop. Depart from Penn Cycle Location, 10611 Baltimore St NE Blaine, MN 55449. Located just east of Hwy 65 behind the Gander Mountain store. Please park on the east side of the lot. Ride the very flat 45-mile loop beginning at the newest Penn Cycle location in Blaine. This route will wind through Bunker Hills park, northern Anoka County and around Coon Lake. You can peruse the expected course at http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/ride/united-states/mn/blaine/533682115 Several post-ride lunch opportunities nearby. Bob Moser c-612-325-7942 email: rmoserj-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 19 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea, Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or in driveway. The original Granny's Night Out hill route in St Paul and Mendota. Includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 19 TUE 4:30 PM B 20-30 mi. Pre Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few miles mostly on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 7:00 PM "Short n Sweet" ride if you so choose Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 19 TUE 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams Street NE & Spring Street NE (MPLS). We'll bike various paved streets and trails and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 19 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 19 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 19 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560. 19 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36,30, 28, 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 19 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. ZERO GRAVITY. Depart from Parking lot by Carbone’s Pizza in Cottage Grove (Hwy 19 & 70th St). NEW RIDE: It’s mind over matter, or in this case, gravity. Ride features new suburban roads and classic Washington County hills with some hidden gems you may not have ridden yet. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 19 TUE 7:00 PM B 11-15 mi. Short n Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 20 WED 9:00 AM A/B 45-65mi Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd at 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the western suburbs. Mileages will vary from 45-65 miles. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 20 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (mapless). Depart from TrailHead Cycle, 114th and Hwy 169, Champlin, MN (763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop parking lot. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909, Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 20 WED 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. WAKOTA WANDER. Depart from Applebee's Restaurant parking lot, 8380 E Douglas Point Rd in Cottage Grove. 651-458-5837. We'll bike through Cottage Grove crossing the Wacota Bridge into South St Paul enjoying scenic views along the Mississippi River Bike Path. Return is through Newport and St Paul Park with lunch at Applebee's after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassodors: Brenda Tiefenbruck and Warren Samuelson; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 20 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 20 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's). Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 20 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 20 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 20 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 20 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 20 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. PROVENCE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. Depart from Parking lot by Carbone’s Pizza in Cottage Grove (Hwy 19 & 70th St). NEW RIDE: Slow down the pace and cruise through some of the more out-of-the-way, scenic rolling hills reminiscent of the Provence region of France. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 20 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 21 THU 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 21 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Depart from the Welch village trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884. 21 THU 9:00 AM B/C 32mi LITTLE CANADA AND POINTS NORTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street. 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will pass by Lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loop around White Bear Lake. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 21 THU 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. RICHFIELD TO HYLAND PARK IN BLOOMINGTON. Depart from Veteran's Park in Richfield at 64th St and Portland Ave South. Best to access from Portland Ave since Hwy 62 ramps are under construction. We will ride City Streets to Hyland Park in Bloomington. Bring a bag lunch or enjoy a hot dog from Park Concession Stand. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 21 THU 9:30 AM A/B 66 mi. Bunker Hills-Cambridge-St. Francis. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. This ride starts at the Bunker Hills regional park activity center (make sure you park at the activity center which is just east of the park main entrance on CR 116) and winds through northern Anoka county and southern Isanti county with a stop in the historic and bustling town of Cambridge and another in St. Francis. There is a short 1/2-mile section of gravel road near the town of Isanti (sometimes of washboard quality...think Paris-Roubaix), but the road it connects to is worth the bumps. The first scheduled rest stop is at 29 miles. Bob Moser cell: 612-325-7942 rmoserjr-at-gmail-dot-com. 21 THU 5:15 PM A 18 mi. Ride to TSC & Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Ride 12 miles from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then ride the 22 mile version of TSC (shorter version of TSC avoids being out after sunset), then return the 6 miles after TSC back to Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com. 21 THU 5:45 PM A/B 26 or 32mi THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 21 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com. 21 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 21 THU 6:00 PM B 26 mi. Googly Rides Again - State Fair Edition. Depart from Temple of Aaron - Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd. Use north parking lots. An old favorite, with different routes that avoid the State Fair. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 22 FRI 8:30 AM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 IN 1 RIDE #1-SOUTH ROUTE. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. We'll bike across Mendota Bridge, onto Great River Trail, Hwy 494 Bridge bike trail, Post Rd., Fort Snelling Park trails, back to Minneahaha Falls with a possible add-on. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 22 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31 22 FRI 11:30 AM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 in 1 RIDE #2-LAKES ROUTE. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. We'll bike Minnehaha Pkwy trails and onward to Lakes Harriet, Calhoun, Isles, and Midtown Greenway, then back to Minnehaha Falls with lunch stop en route or at end of ride. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 22 FRI 2:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "AFTERNOON AT THE STATE FAIR". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. ST. Paul. Lets take the afternoon off and ride to the Mn state fair!! We will ride a nice relaxing route with a couple hills, before heading over to the fairgrounds. Make sure you bring your bike lock and a back pack to carry your walking shoes. All level of riders WELCOME.We plan to spend a few hours at the fair then bike back. Please RSVP by the Aug 21st. (Cub foods sells the discount tickets and the Blue Ribbon Bargain Books till Aug 20th). Pam Engelbretson & Paul Huntington, 651-343-7447 or 651-330-6785 or 763-519-3364. 22 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073. 22 FRI 3:30 PM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 IN 1 RIDE #3-RIVER ROUTE. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot(north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. We'll take West River Rd and Hiawatha Trails to downtown Mpls, Boom Island Park, Stone Arch Bridge and return via East River Rd. After ride stop for reminiscence at a pavilion area eatery. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 22 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot. Located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd. (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north On Village Center Dr. Various routes taking us by such locales as Bald Eagle Lake, White Bear Lake, Centerville, Gem Lake Golf Course and Lake Vadnais. 8/1: Jack Uttermark 651-407-9040, 8/8: Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 651-784-3353, 8/15: Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-493-7248, 8/22 & 8/29: Mark Gregory: 651-490-1626. 22 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others. 23 SAT 6:30 AM A 65-85 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from DUNN BROS E LK/E RIVER RD/ MPLS. MAPLESS GROUP RIDE AT AN A PACE. PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE ROUTE CHANGES, BRISK PACE, AND BRING A GREAT ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! CALEB DONALDSON CALEBANDMICHELLE-at-MSN-dot-com 612 990 2646. 23 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 23 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory Bakery 1st Anniversary Ride. Depart from Holiday Station Store Sibley Memorial Highway at 35E. Ride rolling hills through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, Eagan to get fresh treats at Morning Glory Bakery. Long option to Northfield/Dundas. Join Geri and Steve as they celebrate their 1st Anniversary. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 23 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 23 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 23 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 23 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 26/40/50/80mi DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park on the eastern edge of River Falls, WI. Take I-94 east into WI; after Hudson take WI 35 south. Exit at County M, then go right 1/3 mile to Hoffman Park. We 'll ride south to Diamond Bluff and return via the scenic Trimbelle River valley. The 80-mile route adds a 30-mile loop to the north. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 23 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Dunn to the State Fair. Depart from E Lake St and W River Rd Dunn Brothers Coffee courtyard (near the "torch" sculpture). Ride to the Minnesota State Fair bike corral, then each rider can choose to either - secure your bike in the monitored bike corral then stay a while at the Fair to experience all the wonderful exhibits - or - continue on the bike route back to the ride start; I plan personally to stay at the fair a few hours so I plan to bring along a backpack and walking shoes. Mike Beadles mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com 612-839-5406. 23 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 20+ mi. STEVE'S 60th B-DAY POTLUCK/BBQ RIDE. Depart from West Palmer Lake Park parking lot, 3 blocks north of 69th/Shingle Creek Parkway and Palmer Lake Drive, Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back North on the West River Bike Trail then back to Palmer Lake. Potluck/BBQ after the ride in our backyard (3706 72nd Ave No - half block west of the park) to celebrate Steve's 60th Birthday. Please bring something to share for potluck lunch. (Drop off prior to ride.) Steve Scott 763-560-5646, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Steve Scott 763-560-5646 Herb Schultz 952-941-4381. 23 SAT 3:30 PM A/B 25 mi. Ring Around the Bay. Depart from Castcade Bay - Eagan - South/east corner of Wescott Road and Pilot Knob Road. Come ride around Eagan, mostly road, a little bit of trail and then play at the water park. Admission after 5 PM is $7. Waterpark closes at 8:30 PM. Go to www.ci.eagan.mn.us for all of Cascade Bay information. Directions - 35E, exit Pilot Knob Road, south on Pilot Knob for about 2 miles, cross over Wescott Road and left at Civic Center. Cascade Bay is next to Civic Center. TCBC insurance only covers the ride. Cascade Bay requires everyone wear a swim suit. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Stan Mickelsen 651-283-3310 and Barbara Landis 651-688-9611. 23 SAT 4:45 PM C 23-45 mi. An Evening on the Bike with Friends. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, Hwy 120 (Century Avenue) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot. This is the final evening for this summer series featuring the beautiful Gateway Trail. The ride leader will have various options that will extend the distance. The ride leader will decide the distance options at the ride. One option will be out to Pine Point Park and return. Enjoy a "cool" summers Saturday Night with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 24 SUN 6:30 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Jim Joy 612-827-6995. 24 SUN 6:30 AM A 65-85 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from DUNN BROS E LAKE/W RIVER RD/MPLS. MAPLESS GROUP RIDE AT AN A PACE. PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE ROUTE CHANGES, BRISK PACE, AND BRING A GREAT ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! CALEB DONALDSON 6129902646 CALEBANDMICHELLE-at-MSN-dot-com. 24 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Jim Joy 612-827-6995. 24 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 33/38 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears, & Fears. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116. The original Granny's Night Out hill route in St Paul and Mendota. Includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 24 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 68mi Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride in the Western Suburbs. Eric Feld 612-743-4097. 24 SUN 8:30 AM B 64mi Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly, scenic route up to and through rural Anoka County. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 24 SUN 8:30 AM Outreach 25/65/100 mi. Harvest Ride 2008 - Hudson, WI. Depart from Hudson Town Hall, Hudson, WI. Enjoy rest stops, sag, maps, and then fruit pie & ice cream served at ride end! Register online at: http://spreetouring-dot-com/Harvest%20Ride%20Bicycle%20Event.html The 25 and 65 mile routes tour across easy rolling prairies. In addition to rolling prairies, the century route will provide a couple of nice climbs and great views. Note: the ride start is between 7-9am, so let's gather at 8:30am for the briefing. Wear your TCBC jersey if possible. See you there! Scott Weinberg scott-weinberg 'at' msn 'dot' com. 24 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. TOUR THE SOUTHERN BURBS REDO. Depart from Thomas Lake Park parking lot on Pilot Knob Road, one block North of Cliff Rd in Eagan. We will view some hidden gems in Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville. Route is mainly on bike lanes along with some paved bike paths. We will offer an optional interesting restaurant stop after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassador: Tom Stranc, 651-994-6747; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 24 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 24 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 miles Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in beautiful Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park the trails and streets of Minneapolis. This is an extension of our popular Sunday morning to Hopkins ride. I think everyone will enjoy this different route. Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0042. 24 SUN 11:45 AM B/C approx 23 mi. Sundays on the bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and the river (and maybe the Midtown Greenway). Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 24 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 24 SUN 4:00 PM B 34mi LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from Walmart lot in St. Anthony Village, just north of 37th Ave./Co Rd D on west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several nice dining options at rides end. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com 24 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. This a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All levels and riders welcome. So bring your burleys, all riders and passengers must wear a helmet. The ride will be a nice leisurly pace, mostly on the trails. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447. 25 MON 9:45 AM C 25-30 mi. METRO MEANDER. Depart from Minnehaha Falls Parking Lot (North of Pavilion), Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. We will meander paved streets and trails as we trek through St Paul and Mendota. Rest/Lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 25 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington,Roseville 55113. A Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, salads, sandwiches, coffee, desserts), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 MON 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 25 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Great recovery ride! Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340. 25 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. A recovery ride at an A/B pace that passes by the Airport enroute to Fort Snelling Park. A quick regroup at Minnehaha Falls before returning on the River Road. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131. 25 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 25 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St.Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others. 26 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63mi Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 26 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 26 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. HOPKINS AND TIN FISH. Depart from SW corner of Mt Olivet Church Parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave S, Mpls. We'll bike to Hopkins, treking around Lakes Calhoun & Harriet, then LRT East trail to Hopkins Depot Coffee House for break. We return on Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lake Trail and around Lake of the Isles to Tin Fish for lunch and return. All trails are paved asphalt. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 26 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea, Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or in driveway. The original Granny's Night Out hill route in St Paul and Mendota. Includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 26 TUE 4:30 PM B 20-30 mi. Pre Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few miles mostly on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 7:00 PM "Short n Sweet" ride if you so choose Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 26 TUE 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams Street NE & Spring Street NE (MPLS). We'll bike various paved streets and trails and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 26 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 26 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 26 TUE 6:00 PM C 15 mi. Biketnr Ride # 4. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 70th and 12th Avenue South, Richfield, MN. We will ride around Lake Hiawatha to the East River Road and back through south Minneapolis. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon 952-943-2538 www.biketnr.homestead-dot-com or email at biketnr-at-aol-dot-com. 26 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 26 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560. 26 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36,30, 28, 24, 21, 16mi Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Route lengths vary week by week. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763-458-7531, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 26 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. ZERO GRAVITY. Depart from Parking lot by Carbone’s Pizza in Cottage Grove (Hwy 19 & 70th St). NEW RIDE: It’s mind over matter, or in this case, gravity. Ride features new suburban roads and classic Washington County hills with some hidden gems you may not have ridden yet. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 26 TUE 7:00 PM B 11-15 mi. Short n Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 27 WED 9:00 AM A/B 45-65mi Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd at 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the western suburbs. Mileages will vary from 45-65 miles. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 27 WED 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. NOT SO "CLASSIC" ST PAUL. Depart from Minnehaha Falls Parking Lot (North of Pavilion). Pay to park in lot or free parking on adjacent streets. We will ride paved city streets and trails to Indian Mounds Park and Bruce Vento Trail. Lunch/Rest stop at Swede Hollow Cafe. Bring snacks or enjoy something from the cafe. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 27 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 27 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's). Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 27 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 27 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 27 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 27 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Enjoy a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 27 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 27 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. PROVENCE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY. Depart from Parking lot by Carbone’s Pizza in Cottage Grove (Hwy 19 & 70th St). NEW RIDE: Slow down the pace and cruise through some of the more out-of-the-way, scenic rolling hills reminiscent of the Provence region of France. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 28 THU 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com. 28 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Depart from the Welch village trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884 28 THU 9:45 AM C 25-30 mi. BIKE THE BURBS. Depart from Preserve Village parking lot( by Jerrys) at Hwy 169 & Anderson Lakes Pkwy. From Hwy 494 & Hwy 169, take Hwy 169 South 1.7 miles to Anderson Lakes Pkwy exit, continue into strip mall parking lot. Park in SE corner of lot next to Jerrys. We'll trek a bit of Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Edina and Bloomington with a rest stop at Hopkins Depot Coffee House and have our optional lunch after ride at D'Amico & Sons. Our trek will include a section of the LRT packed line stone trail, with most of the ride on paved trails and streets. There will be some hills and you should pack adequate water. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 28 THU 5:15 PM A 18 mi. Ride to TSC & Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Ride 12 miles from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then ride the 22 mile version of TSC (shorter version of TSC avoids being out after sunset), then return the 6 miles after TSC back to Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com. 28 THU 5:45 PM A/B 26 or 32mi THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 28 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 28 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com. 28 THU 6:00 PM B 26 mi. Googly Rides Again - State Fair Edition. Depart from Temple of Aaron - Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd. Use north parking lots. An old favorite, with different routes that avoid the State Fair. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 29 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31 29 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. HERB'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Depart from Axel's parking lot(across street from restaurant) at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota. We'll take a metro route and lunch at Axel's after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 29 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073. 29 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot. Located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd. (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north On Village Center Dr. Various routes taking us by such locales as Bald Eagle Lake, White Bear Lake, Centerville, Gem Lake Golf Course and Lake Vadnais. 8/1: Jack Uttermark 651-407-9040, 8/8: Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 651-784-3353, 8/15: Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-493-7248, 8/22 & 8/29: Mark Gregory: 651-490-1626. 29 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others. 30 SAT 8:45 AM A/B about 15 each way Ride to the Ride. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road. Ride to the All Club Ride, do the route you want and when you get back hang out and visit or head home. Riders will not regroup for the ride back. A map will be available for the route back. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 30 SAT 9:30 AM 29/48/63 mi. ALL-CLUB RIDE. Depart from Snail Lake Park in Shoreview. We’ll be starting again at Snail Lake Park in Shoreview, the big pavilion at the top of the hill, NOT the parking lot by the beach. It has bathrooms, tables, and a big play area. Routes will again be northeast into Washington County. Mileages on the overlapping routes will be about 29, 48, and 63 miles, with the longest route running through Marine on St. Croix. We have reserved the big picnic shelter, with bathrooms and water, and riders are welcome to bring their own snacks or lunches to enjoy after the ride. There’s no need to make reservations for the ride. Please arrive in time to form into three groups for the leader briefing, which will start around 9:30 AM at the pavilion. (Late arrivers will have to park down at the beach.) Groups will start a few minutes apart. We hope to see many of you there! Route leaders will include Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917, news-at-biketcbc. org, and Pete Hawkins, 763-786-3792, pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com. 31 SUN 6:30 AM A 60-80 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from DUNN BROS e lake and west river rd/mpls. Mapless Group A ride. Please be prepared for route changes, brisk pace, and come to have a good time! caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org. 31 SUN 6:45 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597. 31 SUN 6:45 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597. 31 SUN 9:00 AM C 20 / 40mi Gateway Social C Ride. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. until we meet again; I remain your most humble und obedient servant. Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-770-5065. 31 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 22 miles FOOD, FLOWERS AND WHINE. Depart from Thomas Lake Shopping Center. North side of Cliff Road in Eagan, between Johnny Cake Ridge Road and Pilot Knob Road. Park near Axel’s Bonfire restaurant, 1555 Cliff Road. A pleasant, with a few hills, that will tour through Rosemont, Apple Valley and Eagan. The ride includes a visit to Scherer’s Gardens, one of the largest and most gorgeous private flower gardens in the state, and finishes with lunch at the lovely outdoor patio of the Bonfire restaurant. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431; Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534. 31 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in beautiful Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park using the trails and streets of Minneapolis. This is an extension of our polular Sunday Morning to Hopkins with a rest stop at "Bakers Wife's Pastry Shop". Come and get your pastry fix early on a Sunday Morning. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 31 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org. 31 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 55 or 75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 31 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 45 mi. Dakota Badlands. Depart from Mendota Plaza which is located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd. in Mendota Heights. Experience some of the ascents and descents of northern Dakota county. A few steep climbs with some flatter stretches thrown in for variety. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131. 31 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. JONI'S LAKES AND PARKS RIDE AND POT-LUCK LUNCH. Depart from Lake Cornelia Park parking lot in Edina. Exit Crosstown Hwy 62 at Valley View Rd (South) to park/lake access on right. We will bike to Eden Prairie Round Lake, Bryant Lake and Birch Island Lake Park. The ride will culminate in a pot-luck lunch at Joni's house. Bring a salad to share in your cooler. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassador: Joni Davies, 952-944-2855; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 31 SUN 11:45 AM B/C approx 23 mi. Sundays on the bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and the river (and maybe the Midtown Greenway). Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 31 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. This a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All levels and riders welcome. So bring your burleys, all riders and passengers must wear a helmet. The ride will be a nice leisurly pace, mostly on the trails. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447. 31 SUN 4:00 PM B 34mi LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from Walmart lot in St. Anthony Village, just north of 37th Ave./Co Rd D on west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several nice dining options at rides end. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com |