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June 2009
1 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com co-leader open. 1 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average. Faster riders welcome. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee/ Cup N Cone. Marina Lim 651 808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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. 1 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 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. 1 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless Join us for casual Mellow ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Cell 651-261-6516. 1 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 Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. 2 TUE 9:30 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the South end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 2 TUE 9:45 AM C 20-30 mi. MINNEHAHA FALLS OUT AND BACK. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. We'll take Summit Ave to St Paul and return via Lillydale Rd, Big River Trail & Mendota Bridge (or Hwy 494 Bike Trail) including en route lunch stop at Axel's in downtown Mendota. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader open. 2 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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. 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411. 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 22/28 mi. Erik's Thigh, Sigh and Cry. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie Mn. Take 494 to Highway 5, go a few miles and make a right onto Eden Prairie Rd and make a right onto Wagner Way. Start this classic route at the Eriks Bike Shop in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at Eriks. Similar ride as the Thursday night classic with one minor changes (1 1/2 mile climb out of the Minnesota River valley). Enjoy all of the challenging hills on the shorter route. Many dinner options after the ride. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 2 TUE 6:00 PM B 22 mi. Maple Grove to Medicine Lake Loop. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane N. 763-420-8878 www.maplegrovecycling-dot-com Park in outermost portion of parking lot. Water/restroom available inside store. Ride from Maple Grove Cycling will take us past Eagle Lake, Medicine Lake, Schmidt Lake, with a glimpse of Bass Lake and Fish Lake. Route is online at: www.gmap-pedometer-dot-com/?r=2777377 Portions of this route use paved trails, busier roadways have optional parallel paved trail. Greg Anderson 763-509-0602 gagreg at pclink-dot-com. 2 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12th Avenues South. We will ride the West River Road and then West on the Greenway and back on Portland Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin (Brandy) Brandon 952-943-2538, http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com/ 2 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. With warm summer evenings finally here, we'll slip out and dine on the patio after. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 3 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35-55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great rest stop planned into the route. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996. 3 WED 9:45 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 Harriet, Calhoun, LRT east, Cedar Lake and Isles trails around lakes with an en route lunch stop at Tin Fish at Calhoun Pavilion on our return. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 3 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 3 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; shortcut options available. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. 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. Wi Visitor Ctr and parking lot now CLOSED. Parking for Wed rides will be across the street in the Walmart lot. Look for leader's light green van. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 3 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 3 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Aromatherapy. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (sw corner of 694 & Victoria St.). Take in the fresh scents of lilacs and other blooming flowers of the area on this ride en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Terrain is gently rolling. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 3 WED 6:00 PM B 28 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver, Richfield, MN. Some GEPNER roads with a REAL MAP AND QUE, we visit Southern Bloomington, then finish up with a short tour of Richfield including a stop at the Dairy Queen. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 3 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 3 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. WEDNESDAYS FROM WEBSTER (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School Parking Lot at Adams St NE & Spring St NE.(MPLS). We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 4 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 4 THU 9:30 AM C 22-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK / 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 and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. 4 THU 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Cow Campus Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We will bike paved trails and bike routes. En route to our lunch stop at the Black Bear Cafe at the Lake Como Pavilion there will be flowers to smell and cows to see as we ride through the farm campus. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Cell at ride 952-334-5382. 4 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. Maps and 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. 4 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-455-0749; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com; Dianne Bell, tacobell63-at-yahoo-dot-com, 612-554-1331. 4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 mi. 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. 4 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036. 5 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 25 mi. Friday on the Bike. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We will be riding on city streets and trails to our "light" refreshment stop at Lake of the Isles and Deli. Bring a snack or buy something from LID June Johnson 612-869-1710. 5 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Roundabout. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball 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 and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, 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. 5 FRI 10:00 AM C 30-45 mi. SAKATAH-FARIBAULT TO ELSYIAN (MAPLESS). Depart from Trailhead in Faribault, MN. From Hwy I-35 take exit 59 (County Rd 21). Go south on Hwy 21 and watch for trailhead sign on right. We will ride to Elysian, have lunch and return. A shorter 30 mile option to Waterville will be an alternative. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 5 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/29,6/26,7/31 5 FRI 1:30 PM B 40-50 mi. Brainerd Lakes Bicycling. Depart from the Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa, just south of Nisswa by the Dairy Queen. Depart from the Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa, just south of Nisswa by the Dairy Queen (NOT the parking lot by the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce building). This is about 6 blocks south of Good Ol’ Days Resort. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we ride past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail! Now THAT’S no tall tale! MANDATORY rest stop at the A&W for root beer floats. For additional information, including directions to the ride start, go to www.biketcbc-dot-org and click on "Overnight Trips", then "Tour of Lakes". Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Mary Derks (651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371), Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom (651-492-7248) and Susie Anderson. 5 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Maple Plain on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Short cuts available Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400. 5 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot on Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96). Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right on Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr.(TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. & the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/5; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/12; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/19; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/26. 6 SAT 5:30 AM A/B 25/35/40 mi. Early Morning Madness. Depart from Morris Park - 39th Ave S and 55th Street East. No Facilities available. Start at Morris Park, Heads to Minnehaha Falls, Across Fords Avenue Bridge to River road. River Road to Sheppard Road. Sheppard Road to Eagle St. Wend west to Smith. Remainder of the Ride is the GTF (Short loop is just High Bridge, Ohio and Ramsey Hill, other 2 loops add 10 and 15 miles to the total) I intend to post this ride at least twice a month starting either at 5:30 or 6:00 depending on Sunrise. Bjorn Melby (612-875-2545) bjorn_melby at yahoo dot com, Paul Comeau (612-868-0987) pmcomeau at gmail dot com. 6 SAT 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 6 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. (NO RIDE JULY 4) Cindy Hanson, (651)644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 6 SAT 7:30 AM 35-70 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Tour of Lakes. Depart from Forestview Middle School, 12149 Knollwood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425. A beautiful ride through the Brainerd Lakes area sponsored by the Paul Bunyan Cyclists. Known for their rest stops. Let's just say you won't be hungry after the ride. See Outreach Ride section of the newsletter or web site for more information. Registration deadline is MAY 1. NO TCBC INSURANCE. Mary Derks (651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371), Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom (651-493-7248) and Susie Anderson. 6 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/29 mi. 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. 6 SAT 9:00 AM 8 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Mississippi River Trail Grand Opening Bike Ride and Ribbon Cutting. Depart from Chestnut Plaza, Downtown Saint Paul, Shepard Road and Chestnut Street Saint Paul, MN. The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is a 3,000 mile world-class bicycling route that begins at the headwaters of the Mississippi river and goes through 10 states on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a system of bicycle friendly roads and pathways. The MRT is a unique way to experience the Mississippi River's natural and cultural wonders. The National Park Service, Minnesota Department of Transportation and MRT Inc. have partnered with local communities to sign the 72 miles of the MRT through the Twin Cities metropolitan area. This bike ride and ribbon cutting showcases the MRT, highlighting the Saint Paul portion of the route in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Ribbon Cutting and Ride sign-in at 9:00, ride starts at 9:30 with interpretive stops led by National Park rangers. www.nps.gov/miss Ann Sarnecki 651.290.3030 x234 ann_sarnecki-at-nps.gov. 6 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Pardon My French. Depart from Pardon My French bistro, Thomas Lake Center, 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan. An easy ride, with a few hills, as we explore roads and trails in Northern Dakota county. Followed by the best French desserts south of the river -- and maybe in the whole Twin Cities -- at Pardon My French bistro. Don Picard, (612) 840-2534; donbike-at-mac-dot-com 6 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (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). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing) NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809 and others. 6 SAT 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Hudson Shuffle. 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 under the Hudson Water Tower (toilets & water at start). Join your biker buddies for a morning stroll around the county roads that meander around north-east St. Croix County. If we are lucky, we might see an eagle or two. After the ride, we will enjoy lunch at Key's Cafe. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 6 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N.and Douglas Dr. in Champlin. For detailed directions, see the "Ease Into Biking" May 2009 Newsletter article on the TCBC website. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 9,16,30 and June 6,13,20) exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive around 9 AM so you have time to get your bike and yourself ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. We have a pre-ride gathering at 9:20.New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158, and Neil Millam 763-862-3780. 6 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 29, 38, 58, 60 mi. WOW Menomonie South. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take 94 to Menomonie, exit south on 25, then right on 29, and across river to the park. Rest rooms and water at the park. Route listed on p.122 of our Atlas. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 6 SAT 12:30 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and others. 6 SAT 1:00 PM C 25-30 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow Parking Lot" at 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. Social ride along lakes and rivers of Minneapolis with en route rest stop and optional dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 6 SAT 3:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Want to avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in Saturday? No problem. Join us for a mid-afternoon ride. Routes will vary. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 7 SUN 5:30 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. Part 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 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. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060 7 SUN 5:30 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. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060. 7 SUN 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 7 SUN 9:30 AM B B 35-45, A/B 45-60 mi. Brainerd Lakes Bicycling. Depart from the Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa, just south of Nisswa by the Dairy Queen (NOT the parking lot by the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce building). This is about 6 blocks south of Good Ol’ Days Resort. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we ride past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scen ic Byway and Trail! Now THAT’S no tall tale! For additional information, including directions to the ride start, go to www.biketcbc-dot-org and click on "Overnight Trips", then "Tour of Lakes". Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Mary Derks (651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371), Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom (651-493-7248) and Susie Anderson. 7 SUN 9:30 AM B 23-30 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK.. Depart from Nokomis Beach Coffee Cafe House. At the corner of 28th& 50th Street in south Minneapolis, this one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th st. and 2 blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th ave. Please Park on the street. This a social ride that will explore MPLS & ST. PAUL Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, Cell - 651-261-6516 7 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Meandering Trails to Hopkins. Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth. from Hwy 169 take Rockford Rd (Hwy 9) West 1 1/2miles to park entrance on left. Go south into park to Visitors Center parking lot. This scenic ride goes south around Medicine Lake using connecting paved trails and bike-friendly roads to Hopkins and returns using LRT (crushed limestone) and Luce Line Trails. Bring extra water and snacks as well. And en route stop at Wendy's in Hopkins and optional lunch stop after ride. Leader: Lois Carlson Phone #763-540-0749 Cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Co-Leader Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Cell phone at ride 952-334-5382 7 SUN 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Join us as we traverse from Painters Community Park during the beginnings of summer and make our way to the Mid-town Greenway where we will traverse to Hopkins for a refreshment stop before making our way back to the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a beautiful time of year to bike since spring is in full bloom and summer is almost here. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning than with your biking buddies. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 7 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 52 or 76 mi. Hills Out of Prescott. Depart from Freedom Park in Prescott, WI. View route on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. Minimal traffic, smooth roads, great training. The longer route has 5,500 feet of climbing with some steep ones. The shorter option is flatter but still has hills. I check emails frequently so feel free to email. South on WI 35 from the bridge into WI, then right on Monroe in a mile or so. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open after the ride (until 5pm). There is a gas station as you enter WI. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 7 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 50 or 80 mi. Diamond Bluff Express. Depart from Hoffman Park - River Falls. Hilly, rural ride, one of Tony's best. South to the river and back, with additional optional 30 mile northern route. Check cancellation site by 8:15 in case of rain or call ride leader. Rebecca Lawrence 612-481-4145. 7 SUN 12:30 PM B 59 mi. Watertown Wander. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop in St. Louis Park at Texas Ave. and Minnetonka Blvd. Use the overflow parking lot directly east (across Texas) of the bike shop. Ride rolling hills to Watertown. Return on the Dakota Rail Trail. Optional rest stop at the unbelievable Big Stone Minigolf and sculpture garden. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and George Hagemann 612-251-4400. 7 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart, on the W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave./Co Rd D. in St. Anthony Village, MN. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route, some good hills, several dining options at rides end. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 8 MON B/C 56-58 mi./day RIDE THE RACCOON. Depart from Des Moines, IA. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website for more info. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. 8 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the July TCBC issue. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 8 MON 9:30 AM C 22-25 mi. Just Ridin' Around the River. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot north of pavillion. Minnehaha Falls to St. Paul to Lilydale and return via the Mendota Bridge and Ft. Snelling. One service station stop. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Dick Voss 612-735-2977. 8 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com co-leader open. 8 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average. Faster riders welcome. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee/ Cup N Cone. Marina Lim 651 808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 8 MON 12:00 PM B/C 55 mi. Ride the Raccoon I. Depart from the parking lot of the Birdland Marina, (Penn Ave. and Birdland dr., Des Moines, IA) 35 S to Des Moines; take I-235 W about 5 miles to Exit 8B;take right at Penn, follow Pennsylvania Ave. a mile to Birdland Dr. and turn left.). We'll ride the Neal Smith Trail about 25 miles to the Big Creek State Park beach at Saylorville Lake, and back. A scenic ride on gorgeous city trails along a lake. Don Picard, 952-894-3431/cell at ride, 612-840-2534/email, donbike-at-mac-dot-com; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381/cell at ride, 952-334-5382. 8 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless Join us for casual Mellow ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Cell 651-261-6516. 8 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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. 8 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 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. 8 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 Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. 9 TUE B/C 56-58 mi./day RIDE THE RACCOON. Depart from Des Moines, IA. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website for more info. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. 9 TUE 9:00 AM B/C 55 mi. Ride the Raccoon II. Depart from parking lot of the Marriott (Courtyard Des Moines West/Clive) at 1520 NE 114th st. in Clive, just off I-35/I-80 in this western suburb of Des Moines, IA. We'll reach the scenic Raccoon River Valley Trail via a Clive-Greenbelt trail and then ride to Jefferson, where we'll stay overnight. (See Future rides for suggestions on accommodations.) We'll eat lunch at a town en route, and dine in Jefferson. If you're staying at the Marriott, they'll probably let you overnight your car there (check with the hotel). If not, overnight parking is usually permitted on city streets. More info at ride. Don Picard, 952-894-3431/cell at ride, 612-840-2534/email, donbike-at-mac-dot-com; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381/cell at ride, 952-334-5382. 9 TUE 9:30 AM C 26-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please do park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please do park to the south 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. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. 9 TUE 9:30 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the South end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 9 TUE 9:30 AM C 26 mi. Take it to the Bank. Depart from Anchor Bank, 1570 Concordia (I-94 and Snelling), St. Paul. Meet at Asbury Street side of bank. Please park on Carroll or Iglehart. We'll cruise the side streets, less traveled streets, and the 35E trail in St. Paul with a rest stop at Minnehaha Falls. The return trip explores row housing around Summit Ave. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Dick Voss 612-735-2977. 9 TUE 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Excelsior to Carver County Park. Depart from Leave from Café 318 in Excelsior. Take Highway 7 to CR 19. Turn north onto CR 19 for .1 miles and turn right onto Water Street .2 miles to 318 Water Street and left into parking lot. Park in rear of lot. We will bike from Excelsior to Carver County Park on crushed limestone LRT trail and paved trails in Carver County Park. We will stop for lunch/rest stop at Victoria House. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654 email kasperddt-at-chaska-dot-net Co-leader open. 9 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 9 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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. 9 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411. 9 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 2. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12th Avenues South. We will ride to Minnehaha Falls via Ft. Snelling State Park and back around Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin (Brandy) Brandon 952-943-2538, http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com/ 9 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. With warm summer evenings finally here, we'll slip out and dine on the patio after. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 10 WED B/C 56-58 mi./day RIDE THE RACCOON. Depart from Des Moines, IA. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website for more info. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. 10 WED 9:00 AM B/C 55 mi. Ride the Raccoon III. Depart from parking lot of the Marriott (Courtyard Des Moines West/Clive) at 1520 NE 114th st. in Clive, just off I-35/I-80 in this western suburb of Des Moines, IA. Depart from Jefferson trailhead and head back to the Marriott in Clive, lunching at one of the many small towns we’ll ride through. Don Picard, 952-894-3431/cell at ride, 612-840-2534/email, donbike-at-mac-dot-com; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381/cell at ride, 952-334-5382. 10 WED 9:30 AM C 24 mi. Pieces of Eight. Depart from Crosby Farm Park, bottom of hill at intersection of Crosby Farm Road, Gannon Road, and Shepard Road, St. Paul. The ride will make a figure of eight around the Mississsippi River and St. Paul. Lunch stop at Cossetta's, but feel free to bring your own sandwich. If weather is a concern, please call ride leaders before coming to the ride to see if it has been cancelled. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 10 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35-55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great rest stop planned into the route. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996. 10 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 10 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; shortcut options available. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. 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. Wi Visitor Ctr and parking lot now CLOSED. Parking for Wed rides will be across the street in the Walmart lot. Look for leader's light green van. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 10 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 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 past area lakes and parks on this flat/gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 10 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 10 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Not Yet Determined. Depart from Richfield's WoodLake Luthern Church - 76th & Oliver. Dealing with the deadline for this week's edition of "Riding from Richfield" it was entered from out of town with little forsight into creating what will be the ideal ride. As always come and be pleasantly surprised! David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 10 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 10 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. WEDNESDAYS FROM WEBSTER (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School Parking Lot at Adams St, NE & Spring St, NE (MPLS). We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; John Avoles, 651-437-3974. 10 WED 6:15 PM A/B 30-40 mi. Elk River Country Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Ride through open country in Northern Sherbourne County. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986 or les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 10 WED 6:15 PM B/C 20-24 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.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. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 11 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 11 THU 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Minneapolis Grand Round. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, 2201 44th Ave N Minneapolis, 55412 (corner of 44th and Penn Av N) in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Slightly hilly. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel 612-588-3653 kellyhazel at msn dot com. 11 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake, Lake Johanna and Bennett Lake. Maps and 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. 11 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 11 THU 5:45 PM A/B 42 mi. Another Dam River Ride. Depart from Eriks Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Ride south from Erik’s bike in Coon Rapids folowing East River Road before swinging back up and over the Coon Rapids Dam then making a northern loop before returning back to Erik’s. *Use caution crossing the Dam giving pedestrians the right away. **Ride may route may change if the bridge over the Coon Rapids Dam closes. ***Self sufficient B riders welcome Paul Waxon (763) 286-3146 pwaxon-at-gmail-com. 11 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-455-0749; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com; Dianne Bell, tacobell63-at-yahoo-dot-com, 612-554-1331. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 mi. 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. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036. 12 FRI 7:00 AM 150 mi. MS 150 Ride 2009. Depart from Proctor, MN. NON-TCBC RIDE - A two-day, 150-mile ride from Proctor, Minn., near Duluth, to the Nowthen Threshing Grounds in Nowthen, Minn., with an overnight at Grand Casino Hinckley. Ride features the beautiful Willard Munger Trail. Registration fee and $300 minimum pledge required. Pledges support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter. TCBC SPONSOR- www.bikemsminnesota-dot-org. 12 FRI 8:00 AM CAMBA FESTIVAL OF THE TRAILS. Depart from Hayward, Seeley, and Cable, WI. NON-TCBC - MOUNTAIN BIKE weekend of fun for riders of all levels with activities for the whole family on the beautiful CAMBA single track trails in NW Wisconsin. Rides: Tour de Trails – Five single track trails in; Twi-Night de Trails – night ride; Taste de Trails – rolling food fest sampling local restaurants; Teaching de Trails – Intro skills for kids & adults; Time Trial de Trails; Toast de Trails – mountain bike video festival, an afternoon grill out and swag fest closing ceremony. TCBC SPONSOR- www.cambatrails-dot-org. 12 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. NORTHEAST MEANDER. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE (MPLS). We'll have a leisurely social ride with lunch stop at end of ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell Phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 12 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/29,6/26,7/31 12 FRI 10:00 AM B 30-47 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Breakfast!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; 10611 Baltimore ST NE, just behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located just off Hwy 65 and 105th. Come explore a different side of the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-que up and down! Final mileage will depend on weather with at least one shorter option for those with less time to ride. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start. 12 FRI 3:30 PM A/B about 50 mi. Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. No "Plain" this week... this week we'll go out a little farther to St Boni. Out on the roads back on the trail. Lots of short cuts for those wishing a bit shorter distance, or just want to catch up. Marginal weather might dictate a shorter route. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400. 12 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot on Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96). Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right on Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr.(TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. & the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/5; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/12; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/19; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/26. 12 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-38 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 13 SAT 6:00 AM 375 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Rochester Randonneur Brevet 600k. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking Lot. 600k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Harmony, MN; Decorah, MN; West Union, MN; Oelwein, MN; West Union, MN; Decorah, MN; Harmony, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN Stopover/Sleep stop in West Union, IA Register through Rochester Active Sports Club See www.RUSA-dot-org for more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 13 SAT 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 13 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. (NO RIDE JULY 4) Cindy Hanson, (651)644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 13 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride north on Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. We will enjoy breakfast at R. J. Riches just off the end of the trail in Mounds View, and make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. An optional 10-mile loop from the parking lot will go around Lake Como. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 13 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (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). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing) NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809 and others. 13 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 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 "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. 13 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 34/53/67 mi. A Ride in the Clouds. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and head east. At the light on Courtly, go SE (left) to Ojibway Drive, then right into the park. (Note: If a park event fills the lot, park at the High School which is one block west of the park on Woodlane). Scenic route through southern Washington County including Grey Cloud Island, Cottage Grove Ravine Park and a rest stop in Afton. Some hilly sections that appear to lead up into the clouds. Shorter 34 mile option added that has only one significant hill. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. 13 SAT 9:30 AM C 25-35 mi. Washington County Trails and Roads. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at the community center. Join your biker buddies for a morning stroll on the Gateway and adjoining country roads in Washington County. There is a differing route each week. What a nice way to start the week end with your biker buddies. See you there! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 13 SAT 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N. and Douglas Dr. in Champlin. For detailed directions, see the "Ease Into Biking" May 2009 Newsletter article on the TCBC website. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 9,16,30 and June 6,13,20) exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive around 9 AM so you have time to get your bike and yourself ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. We have a pre-ride gathering at 9:20. New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158, and Neil Millam 763-862-3780. 13 SAT 11:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Explore the Southern Burbs - Rosemount & Eagan. Depart from the Thomas Lake Park parking lot in Eagan on Pilot Knob Rd, 1 block north of Cliff Rd. The route is mostly level with few rolling hills. Afterwards optional lunch on the patio at Pardon My French bakery. Tom Stranc 651.994.6747, Herb Schultz 952.941.4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952.412.5654. 13 SAT 12:30 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and others. 14 SUN 5:30 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. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060. 14 SUN 5:30 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. Part 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 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. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060 14 SUN 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 14 SUN 8:00 AM B 64 mi. Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly route from Roseville north to rural Anoka County. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 14 SUN 9:30 AM B 23-30 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK.. Depart from Nokomis Beach Coffee Cafe House. At the corner of 28th& 50th Street in south Minneapolis, this one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th st. and 2 blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th ave. Please Park on the street. This a social ride that will explore MPLS & ST. PAUL Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, Cell - 651-261-6516 14 SUN 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Join us as we traverse from Painters Community Park during the beginnings of summer and make our way to the Mid-town Greenway where we will traverse to Hopkins for a refreshment stop before making our way back to the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a beautiful time of year to bike since spring is in full bloom and summer is almost here. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning than with your biking buddies. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 14 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 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. We didn't see much at all of this ride last year, so Tony & I thought we should resurrect it for this season. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This ride will run on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from May through September. Tom Lenzmeier 651-734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 14 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 39 or 28 mi. NATURE VALLEY GRAND PRIX RIDE TO THE RACES. Depart from the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, 1/2 mile South of Hwy 36. Join us in Stillwater to see the exciting "Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Race". We will be leaving in time to see the Women's Bike Race which starts at 12:00 noon. The Men's Bike Race starts at 2:00 PM. We will be taking a "long route" to Stillwater and then take a "short route" back. Bike Corral will be available Stillwater. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 14 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 52 or 76 mi. Hills Out of Prescott. Depart from Freedom Park in Prescott, WI. View route on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. Minimal traffic, smooth roads, great training. The longer route has 5,500 feet of climbing with some steep ones. The shorter option is flatter but still has hills. South on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile or so. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open after the ride (until 5pm). There are gas stations as you enter WI. Scott Weinberg: scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 14 SUN 12:30 PM B 45 mi. Mississippi River Adventures - Part One. Depart from Coon Rapids Dam West 10360 West River Road Brooklyn Park. Discover the Mississippi River National Park in a four part series. Part one begins at Coon Rapids Dam West and travels upstream to the confluence of the Crow River. Look for upcoming Sunday rides exploring the Mississippi River. Ann Sarnecki 651.793.4686 Cell at Ride 651.399.0145 rangerann-at-yahoo-dot-com. 15 MON 9:45 AM C 20 mi. MISSISSIPPI RIVER GORGE RIDE. Depart from Intersection of Summit Ave & Mississippi River Blvd. (St Paul). We'll bike Mississippi River Blvd and cross over Hwy 5 bridge (stairs down to bridge and stairs up to Ft Snelling) then bike path through Ft Snelling to Minnehaha Falls, West River Rd to Stone Arch Bridge and return via East River Rd. Rest stop at Minnehaha Falls and lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 15 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com co-leader open. 15 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average. Faster riders welcome. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee/ Cup N Cone. Marina Lim 651 808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 15 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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. 15 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 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. 15 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless Join us for casual Mellow ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Cell 651-261-6516. 15 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 Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. 16 TUE 9:00 AM C 40-45 mi. RIDE AROUND PEPIN. Depart from Bay Point Park, Red Wing, MN. This is day one of a two-day ride with an overnight stay at Wabasha, WI. Sag services provided for overnight luggage and any emergency needs en route. See Upcoming Events and Overnight Trips for additional particulars. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Don Picard,9 52-894-3431; Cell Phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 16 TUE 9:30 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the South end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 16 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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. 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411. 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 22/28 mi. Erik's Thigh, Sigh and Cry. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie Mn. Take 494 to Highway 5, go a few miles and make a right onto Eden Prairie Rd and make a right onto Wagner Way. Start this classic route at the Eriks Bike Shop in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at Eriks. Similar ride as the Thursday night classic with one minor changes (1 1/2 mile climb out of the Minnesota River valley). Enjoy all of the challenging hills on the shorter route. Many dinner options after the ride. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 16 TUE 6:00 PM B 22 mi. Maple Grove to Medicine Lake Loop. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane N. 763-420-8878 www.maplegrovecycling-dot-com Park in outermost portion of parking lot. Water/restroom available inside store. Ride from Maple Grove Cycling will take us past Eagle Lake, Medicine Lake, Schmidt Lake, with a glimpse of Bass Lake and Fish Lake. Route is online at: www.gmap-pedometer-dot-com/?r=2777377 Portions of this route use paved trails, busier roadways have optional parallel paved trail. Greg Anderson 763-509-0602 gagreg at pclink-dot-com. 16 TUE 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 16 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. With warm summer evenings finally here, we'll slip out and dine on the patio after. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 17 WED 9:00 AM C 35-45 mi. RIDE AROUND PEPIN. Depart from AmericInn Lodge and Suites at 150 Commerce Dr Wabasha (651-565-5366). This is our return day of the 2-day overnight Ride Around Lake Pepin. Sag services provided for overnight luggage and any emergency needs en route. See Upcoming Events and Overnight Trips for additional particulars. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 17 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35-55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great rest stop planned into the route. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996. 17 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 17 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; shortcut options available. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. 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. Wi Visitor Ctr and parking lot now CLOSED. Parking for Wed rides will be across the street in the Walmart lot. Look for leader's light green van. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 17 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 17 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria St.). Ride around various lakes of the area, including White Bear Lake. Terrain is gently rolling. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 17 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35+ mi. Always the Unknown. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. As always in the "Riding from Richfield" series - Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this regular Wednesday but ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 17 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 18 THU 9:30 AM C 22-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK / Burger King 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 and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. 18 THU 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Minneapolis Grand Round. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, 2201 44th Ave N Minneapolis, 55412 (corner of 44th and Penn Av N) in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Slightly hilly. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel 612-588-3653 kellyhazel at msn dot com. 18 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. 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 and Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 18 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 18 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-455-0749; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com; Dianne Bell, tacobell63-at-yahoo-dot-com, 612-554-1331. 18 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 mi. 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. 18 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 18 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036. 19 FRI 9:00 AM B 55 mi. Loons Migrate South (to Maiden Rock, WI). Depart from The park on Lake Pepin just across the tracks from downtown Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing & take WI 35 to Maiden Rock. A ride suited to condition Loons and others headed down to RAGBRAI 2009 or folks who just like riding in Wisconsin. Iowa-style hills and little-traveled rural roads along with a bit of Lake Pepin. We'll throw in a lunch break at For Pete's Sake in Arkansaw. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 19 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 24-26 mi. Como Crossing. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. Come join this streets and trails ride from Brackett Park to a rest stop at Black Bear Crossings/Lake Como and return. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690. 19 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/29,6/26,7/31 19 FRI 10:00 AM B 30-47 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Breakfast!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; 10611 Baltimore ST NE, just behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located just off Hwy 65 and 105th. Come explore a different side of the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-que up and down! Final mileage will depend on weather with at least one shorter option for those with less time to ride. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start. 19 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 43-55 mi. Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head out to Maple Plain, St Boni, Watertown and other places west for a good ride in the country. Short cuts available. Mileage and route can change from week to week. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann-at-earthlink-dot-net. 19 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot on Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96). Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right on Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr.(TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. & the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/5; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/12; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/19; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/26. 19 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 35-38 mi. Vermillion Catillion. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan 55123. Two miles east of Pilot Knob or about 1 mile west of County Road 3 on Cliff Road. This A/B ride goes from Eagan through Rosemount into Vermillion. This is a large loop with no shortcuts. Take advantage of the longer days to get some extra miles in. Directions to the ride start: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyParks/Locations/LebanonHills/default.htm Stan Mickelsen 651-283-3310, Barbara Landis 651-688-9611. 19 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-38 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 19 FRI 9:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. MOONLIGHT FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 West Lake St (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), Minneapolis. Gee, we miss those night rides, zooming around together like a swarm of giant alien fireflies... a mapless social ride almost exclusively on paved bike trails starting right after URBAN FUNK but not before 9:00 PM. Bring your lights and sense of adventure. Nobody gets dropped. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, 612-990-9861; Pete "The Hammer" Hall. 20 SAT 6:00 AM 250 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Waterloo Iowa Randonneur Brevet 400k. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). 400k Brevet starting in Waterloo, going through Oelwein, Monona, De Soto (WI), Monona, Oelwein and back to Waterloo Register through Iowa Randonneurs See www.RUSA-dot-org for details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 20 SAT 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 20 SAT 7:00 AM 490 mi. GRABAAWR® XXIIII. Depart from Hurley, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE - Like to challenge yourself? Then join us on GRABAAWR®, where you'll enjoy a more physically demanding yet picturesque route that winds along the mighty Wisconsin River. This seven day fully-supported tour has a new route which begins at the Wisconsin River head-waters near the border of upper Michigan. Cyclists will follow much of the 427-mile length of the river as they pedal from the northwoods, through the central sand plain, and into the heart of Wisconsin's dairyland. Tour start Hurley, tour finish Spring Green with a celebration lunch;. Avg. 70 mi./day with optional century; Rider limit: 1000, wwwbikewisconsin-dot-com TCBC SPONSOR- www.bikewisconsin-dot-com. 20 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 45-65 mi. Saturday Elk River Country Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. The rides will vary from Sherbourne, Wright, and Anoka counties. Flat to rolling roads with little traffic, only few stop signs, and many roads have wide shoulders recently repaved. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986 or les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471. 20 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. (NO RIDE JULY 4) Cindy Hanson, (651)644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 20 SAT 7:30 AM B/C 30-40 mi. Saturday Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Ride through open country in Northern Sherbourne County. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 20 SAT 8:00 AM 12, 20, 35, 60 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Jordan Valley Bike Tour. Depart from Registration area at the "Mini-Met" in downtown Jordan (Rice & Water Sts). Join the 6th annual "Jordan Valley Bike Tour". Each route has hills but the ride is more than hills. It's a pleasant mix of manageable hills, long flat stretches in open farm country and through small towns. There are a few lakes on the longer routes which provide scenic views. Traffic is light. Ride at your own pace. Maps, Rest Stops (at 15-20 mile intervals) & SAG are provided. Early Bird discount through 6/10. For more info see: www.JVBT-dot-org Tim Bischke 952.492.2088; cell at ride 612.298.0851; timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 20 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. 20 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. 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. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 20 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (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). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing) NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809 and others. 20 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 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. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during 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. 20 SAT 9:30 AM C 25-35 mi. Washington County Trails and Roads. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at the community center. Join your biker buddies for a morning stroll on the Gateway and adjoining country roads in Washington County. There is a differing route each week. What a nice way to start the week end with your biker buddies. See you there! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 20 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Meandering Trails to Elm Creek. 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. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek Park. Pack lots of water and snacks. There will be some hills on this route. Leader Lois Carlson 763-540-0479 cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Co-Leader Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 cell phone at ride 952-334-5382 20 SAT 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N. and Douglas Dr. in Champlin. For detailed directions, see the "Ease Into Biking" May 2009 Newsletter article on the TCBC website. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 9,16,30 and June 6,13,20) exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive around 9 AM so you have time to get your bike and yourself ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. We have a pre-ride gathering at 9:20. New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158, and Neil Millam 763-862-3780. 20 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45-69 mi. Taylor Made - for a Custom FIT. Depart from Northland Mall on west side of Hwy. 61, just north of Hwy 97 in Forest Lake. Join us for an invigorating spin on this mostly rural ride around Forest Lake, through the Chisago Chain of Lakes and on to Taylors Falls (long route). After crossing the river into St. Croix Falls, the route includes an optional 5-mile loop through Interstate State Park in Wisconsin. Scenic back roads bring us into Osceola for a late lunch with a final stop in Scandia. **You may want to bring a mid-morning snack for the first one or two stops as we have moved the “official lunch break” to mile 43 – by request – for better service.** (Short route turns south at Lindstrom for gentle rollers coming back.) ^Feel free to call us at home for more information or before 8:30am the morning of the ride if weather gets iffy! Cell at ride start: 651.755.0435(hers) or 952.292.5307(his). If weather forces us to cancel, we will hope to reschedule for the next day – Sunday. Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom: 651.493.7248(h). 20 SAT 12:30 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and others. 20 SAT 3:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue North Roseville MN 55113. Tired of having to choose between sleeping and doing a TCBC ride on Saturday? No problem join us for this mid-afternoon ride. Routes will vary. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 21 SUN 5:30 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. Part 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 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. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060 21 SUN 5:30 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. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060. 21 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 25/32/37 mi. Early Morning Madness. Depart from Morris Park - 39th Ave S and 55th Street East. No Facilities available. Start at Morris Park, Heads to Minnehaha Falls, Across Fords Avenue Bridge to River road. River Road to Sheppard Road. Sheppard Road to Eagle St. Wend west to Smith. Remainder of the Ride is the GTF (Short loop is just High Bridge, Ohio and Ramsey Hill, other 2 loops add 10 and 15 miles to the total) Bjorn Melby (612-875-2545) bjorn_melby at yahoo dot com, Paul Comeau (612-868-0987) pmcomeau at gmail dot com. 21 SUN 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 21 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 78 mi. Pedal Pepin. Depart from the west end of the parking lot of Pottery Place on Old West Main St in Red Wing. What better way to spend the first full day of summer then riding around scenic Lake Pepin? The same beautiful route on the Wisconsin side of the lake, but a revised route on the Minnesota side eliminating most of highway 61. Instead a nice climb into the bluffs over the lake and ride through the back roads of Lake City, Frontenac and Old Frontenac. Official rest stop at the bike-friendly Eagles Nest Cafe, but rest stop opportunities every 15 miles along the route. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863. 21 SUN 9:30 AM B 33-43 mi. Scenic South Washington Byways. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Go southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road, left (east) on Courtly Road to Ojibway Park Drive, right (south) on Ojibway Park Drive. Scenic with some big hills. Lightly traveled rural back roads of Afton,Denmark Township,Cottage Grove,and Grey Cloud Island, and quiet suburban streets of Woodbury, St Paul Park and Newport. Tom Melcher 651-353-3372. 21 SUN 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Join us as we traverse from Painters Community Park during the beginnings of summer and make our way to the Mid-town Greenway where we will traverse to Hopkins for a refreshment stop before making our way back to the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a beautiful time of year to bike since spring is in full bloom and summer is almost here. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning than with your biking buddies. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 21 SUN 11:00 AM B 30 mi. Bikes, Bats & Balls. Depart from St Paul JCC, 1375 St Paul Ave (Between Edgcumbe Rd & Davern St) Use child care lot (closest to Edgcumbe Rd). Spend Fathers Day at the Twins game. Out to the game we will travel around lakes and view the new Target Field. We will park in the secure bike corral and receive $5 off a lower or upper-deck reserved ticket. Going home we will see the new TCF Bank Stadium. For more information, go to http://www.abc-ramps-dot-com/newsevents.aspx Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 21 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, Bryant Ave S near 46th St. W, behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes, the river, and the Midtown Greenway. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421 Ed Hassler (612) 990-9861. 21 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 mamaloon-at-juno-dot-com. 21 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Roundabout. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball 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 and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, 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. 21 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave/Co Rd D in St. Anthony, MN. Park out in lost by Walmart sign by Freedom Station. Nice route, some good hills, several dining options at rides end. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 22 MON 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Luce Line Trailhead(no facilities). From Hwy394\Hwy 12 (Wayzata) exit onto Cty Rd 15 (Gleason Lake Rd). Turn right(northeast) then left (north) on Vicksburg Lane, then left on 10 th St and follow signs to Trailhead lot. Route includes portions of LRT and Luce Line (both packed limestone trails), using connecting Cty Rd 19 and North Shore Cty Rd 51. Our rest stop is Minnetonka City Hall and lunch stop is at a select eatery in Excelsior. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 22 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com co-leader open. 22 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Join the usual Monday morning crowd of riders that are retired, unemployed, 2nd shifters and "out of the office" for this long running and still fun ride. Bad weather cancels this ride, call if unsure. Stop in before or after ride and see Marty or Ron and the boys for anything bike related that you might need. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651.208.3185. 22 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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. 22 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 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. 22 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless Join us for casual Mellow ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Cell 651-261-6516. 22 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 Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. 23 TUE 9:30 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the South end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 23 TUE 9:30 AM C 26-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please do park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please do park to the south 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 and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. 23 TUE 10:00 AM C 28 mi. Fish Lake Park to Elm Creek Regional Park. Depart from Parking lot at Pavilion at the Fish Lake Regional Park. From Hwy 494 take the Bass Lake Road exit, #26. Turn left on Bass Lake Road (CR 10) for 1.4 miles and turn right into Fish Lake Regional Park. Drive .5 miles to parking lot by the pavilion. We will bike from Fish Lake Park on Three Rivers Park Paved Trails to Elm Creek Park Reserve with a rest/lunch stop at Culvers in Maple Grove. Leaders Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608. Cell at ride 952-412-5654 and Herb Schultz 952-941-4381. 23 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 23 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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. 23 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411. 23 TUE 6:00 PM C 22-30 mi. Washington County Trails and Roads. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 36/120/Century Avenue. Bathrooms available at Burger King, water at the BP convenience store. Join your biker buddies for an evening stroll on the Gateway and adjoining country roads in Washington County after a long hard day at work. There is a differing route each week or you can ride out to Pine Point Park and back. What a nice way to start the week end with your biker buddies. See you there! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 23 TUE 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 23 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. With warm summer evenings finally here, we'll slip out and dine on the patio after. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 24 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35-55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great rest stop planned into the route. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996. 24 WED 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. June's Taco Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We will bike paved trails and bike routes. Join us for a trip to find Taco's at the Taco House on Concord Street, West St. Paul. The route includes Mendota Bridge, Great River Trail, Mendota Heights, Dodd Road and Lilydale. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Cell at ride 952-334-5382. 24 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 24 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; shortcut options available. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. 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. Wi Visitor Ctr and parking lot now CLOSED. Parking for Wed rides will be across the street in the Walmart lot. Look for leader's light green van. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 24 WED 4:30 PM A/B 100 K (62 mi.) Summer Solstice Metric Century. Depart from Ramsey County Beach off Hwy. 96 on White Bear Lake. Take advantage of the longest daylight of the year to ride 100K to Osceola, WI, and back in an evening. Arrive at start by 4PM; group will leave promptly at 4:30. No early starts, please. Strong "B" riders welcomed; must be able to average 16mph to finish before dark. Bring a flashing tail light in case of unavoidable delays. Pete Hawkins, pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com, 763-786-3792. 24 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 24 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. WEDNESDAYS FROM WEBSTER (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School Parking Lot at Adams St NE & Spring St NE (MPLS). We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 24 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 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 past area lakes and parks on this flat/gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 24 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 24 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35+ mi. Longest Wednesday of the Year. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. This is the closest Wednesday to the summer solstice so, if the attendees concur, today's edition of "Riding from Richfield" will max the distance toward the northwest suburbs. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 24 WED 6:15 PM B/C 20-24 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.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. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 24 WED 6:15 PM A/B 30-40 mi. Elk River Country Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Ride through open country in Northern Sherbourne County. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986 or les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 25 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 25 THU 10:30 AM A/B 30-35 mi. Dunn Brothers Coffee Ride. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop will be at the Historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 25 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-455-0749; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com; Dianne Bell, tacobell63-at-yahoo-dot-com, 612-554-1331. 25 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 mi. 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. 25 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 25 THU 6:00 PM B 24-30 mi. Great Googly Moogly. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. It's BACK. Weather permitting, we'll do the jumbo-sized version that includes the Roseville Rez AND Battle Creek. New start location! Julie Kosbab, julie-at-rideboldly-dot-org, 651-253-2493. 25 THU 6:00 PM B 28 mi. "U" & Me. Depart from Coffee Grounds 1579 Hamline Ave, Falcon Heights. This ride is bits-n-pieces of other favorite routes through Como, Lilydale, Mendota, Ft Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, the "U" and the State Fairgrounds. Stay afterwards for socializing, ice cream and live music. Please park on street, not in lot. Susie Anderson 651-253-4307. 25 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036. 26 FRI 9:00 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36 Early Edition. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis. Sign in with June Johnson by 9:00, then ride to the start of "The 36" at Brackett Park. Riders will exit this ride after the Grand Ole Creamery stop at Nokomis Community Center. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 26 FRI 9:45 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. This ride will coordinate with The 36 Early Edition as a group ride to Hopkins, Wirth Park, the lakes, and a round about way back to Brackett. Not a full meal deal, but stops will be at Hopkins Depot, Isles Mkt & Deli, and the Grand Ole Creamery near Nokomis. Bring a snack or make purchases enroute. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 26 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. 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. 26 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/29,6/26,7/31 26 FRI 11:30 AM B 44-65 mi. PAUL BUNYAN & HEARTLAND TRAIL - BAXTER to PINE RIVER. Depart from Paul Bunyan Trail Head in Baxter, MN. Drive north on Hwy 371 to Baxter. At the traffic light (Excelsior Rd) just north of Hwy 210 turn right and continue to the parking lot. A longer and faster paced version of the C level ride. Bike from Baxter to Pine River with a rest and lunch stop and return. Later we may join Duane, Clareyse, Herb and crew for their "get acquainted" dinner at Benson's 1896 Eating & Drinking Emporium in Walker. Ed Hassler, spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-990-9861, Ambassador, Kathy Mulier. 26 FRI 11:30 AM C 44 mi. PAUL BUNYAN/HEARTLAND TRAIL WEEKEND-BAXTER TO PEQUOT LAKES. Depart from Paul Bunyan Trail Head in Baxter. Take Hwy 371. At the traffic light (Excelsior Rd) just north of Hwy 210 turn right and continue to the parking lot. Ride goes from Baxter to Pequot Lakes with rest/lunch stop in Pequot Lakes and return. Get acquainted dinner at Benson's 1896 Eating and Drinking Emporium, 4th & Main Street in Walker. Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phones at ride, Duane, 952-412-5654, Herb, 952-334-5382. 26 FRI 1:00 PM A/B 40 mi. Tiger Cat Dam. Depart from Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, Wisconsin. This is located on Hwy 63 about 3 hours northeast of the Twin Cities. A scenic route around the lakes and forests northeast of Hayward. There will be a rest stop at the Tiger Cat Dam, but there will be no food or water stops available along the route. Be sure to bring enough of your own fluids for the distance. Much of the route is level, but there will be some moderate hills as well. Jeff Johnson, 612-554-1187. 26 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 43-55 mi. Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head out to Maple Plain, St Boni, Watertown and other places west for a good ride in the country. Short cuts available. Mileage and route can change from week to week. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann-at-earthlink-dot-net. 26 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Southern Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 1296 Town Centre Dr, Eagan. Just off 35E and Yankee Doodle, In Eagan Town Center, Near Rainbow Foods and next to Old Chicago. A great way to end the week. Ride in Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount & Apple Valley. Optional dinner after the ride. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 26 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot on Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96). Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right on Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr.(TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. & the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/5; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/12; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/19; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/26. 26 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-38 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 27 SAT 5:00 AM A/B 202 mi. THE 43rd PAUL BUNYAN DOUBLE CENTURY. Depart from Anoka Senior High School. The one and only Paul Bunyan Double Century is one of Minnesota's long-standing cycling traditions, begun in 1967. It is a challenging ride of 202 miles from Anoka to Mille Lacs Lake, around it, and back again. The ride is free of charge for TCBC members and only $2.00 for non-members. Meet at Anoka Senior High School from 4:30 to 4:45 AM. We’ll begin the ride as a group at about 5 AM. Though not a race, riders will be timed to the minute (no sprints) and this time will be recorded on a ride certificate. The route is basically flat with a few small rollers. It has generally moderate traffic levels. Perhaps 10% of the route gets heavy use, but this portion has a wide shoulder. You must come prepared and trained for the distance. It’s essential to eat smart (often), drink smart (before your thirsty) and ride smart (ride the pace your accustomed to). Food and water (convenience stores) are located on average at 20-mile or so intervals and will be well marked on the ride map. I will again be driving the route, but NOT in an official sag capacity. I'll carry water, a few basic tools, and a floor pump.(maybe even some bananas!) Official lunch stop will be the Spotlight Svoboda Café in Garrison at the 100-mile point. Whether this is your first Double Century, or just one of many, WHAT you feel as you cross the finish line after 202 miles is something very special. Come ride it and discover just what "WHAT" is! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 27 SAT 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 27 SAT 7:00 AM 490 mi. GRABAAWR® XXIIII. Depart from Hurley, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE - Like to challenge yourself? Then join us on GRABAAWR®, where you'll enjoy a more physically demanding yet picturesque route that winds along the mighty Wisconsin River. This seven day fully-supported tour has a new route which begins at the Wisconsin River head-waters near the border of upper Michigan. Cyclists will follow much of the 427-mile length of the river as they pedal from the northwoods, through the central sand plain, and into the heart of Wisconsin's dairyland. Tour start Hurley, tour finish Spring Green with a celebration lunch;. Avg. 70 mi./day with optional century; Rider limit: 1000, wwwbikewisconsin-dot-com TCBC SPONSOR- www.bikewisconsin-dot-com. 27 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. (NO RIDE JULY 4) Cindy Hanson, (651)644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 27 SAT 8:00 AM 13-100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Superior Vistas Bike Tour. Depart from Meet ride leader near registration table at Thompson's West End Park, Washburn, WI. An amazing array of choices for fabulous routes with gently rolling hills and views of Lake Superior and the surrounding forest and countryside. Mileage options are 13,19,34,40,52,70 or 100 miles. Fully supported ride with route map, support vehicles,and food/beverage stops en-route and at the finish. Ride details and registration forms are available at http://www.superiorvistas-dot-org/ or 1-800-294-9484. Ride leader plans to do 52 or 70 mile route at B pace. Tom Melcher, Cell at Ride: 651-353-3372. 27 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 60 - 70 mi. Ride Around Mille Lacs. Depart from The northeast corner of Hwy 47 and CR 18 in Malmo. Take US169 to CR 27. Right on 27 to 47. Take 47 to Malmo. If you don't want to do the full 202 mile Paul Bunyan then come along and do a "mini-Bunyan" ride. We will make 2 stops. One in Wahkon and one in Garrison. If the weather is questionable please call ahead to see if the ride is still on. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) Craig Larson and Deb Fellows. 27 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30 mi. 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 through Central and Acorn Parks. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 27 SAT 8:30 AM A 52 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. 27 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (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). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing) NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809 and others. 27 SAT 9:30 AM B 43-65 mi. PAUL BUNYAN & HEARTLAND TRAIL - WALKER to CASS LAKE. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker, MN. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on County Road 12/10th Street to Heartland Trail parking lot at Lake May. A longer and faster paced version of the C level ride. Bike from Walker to Cass Lake with a Paul Bunyan trail extension, rest and lunch stop and return. Optional evening activities include dinner at Brauhaus German Restaurant with Duane, Clareyse, Herb and crew. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-990-9861, Ambassador, Kathy Mulier. 27 SAT 9:30 AM C 43 mi. PAUL BUNYAN/HEARTLAND TRAIL WEEKEND-WALKER TO CASS LAKE. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on County Road 12/10th Street to Heartland Trail Parking Lot at Lake May. Ride goes from Walker to Cass Lake with rest/lunch stop and return. Evening optional activities: Dinner at Brauhaus German Restaurant Located between Akeley and Nevis (No Credit Cards) and Musical Comedy Review at Woodtick Theater (tickets $15.50 or $14.50/senior) in Akeley. Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608; Clareyse Nelson,612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phones At Ride, Duane, 952-412-5654; Herb, 952-334-5382. 27 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 68/75 mi. Hankering for Hager City. Depart from Oak Grove Town Hall, 5 miles east of Prescott on Hwy 10, then 1.5 miles south on Cty QQ. Great hills, picturesque coulees, and quieter country roads, to Hager City and Esdaile. Shorter 50 mile option available by skipping Esdaile loop. 75 mile option includes 3 extra climbing loops. Three opportunities for rest stops. If weather threatens check "Ride Alert" message or contact me at 651-690-2510 by 8:30 that morning. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510, bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com. 27 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 40-45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center. Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Enjoy a ride with quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop is at the Blackwater Coffee Cafe in Maple Plain. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com, Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 27 SAT 12:30 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. NOTE: No ride July 4, 2009 due to Watermelon Ride Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and others. 28 SUN 5:30 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. Part 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 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. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060 28 SUN 5:30 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. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. 6/7 = Charles Breer 651-699-2029; 6/14 = Richard Miller 651-777-6147; 6/21 = Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/28 = Kathy Rogers 612.210.9060. 28 SUN 6:30 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NOTE NEW START TIME "A" Mapless group ride: We choose routes day of ride based on weather conditions so mileage and pace will vary from week to week. Road bikes encouraged now that summer has arrived and we will Ride at a brisk pace. Group riding means we will do our reasonable best to keep the group together. This is a faster paced group and we regroup after hills. New riders are welcome so please ask for more information or clarification if you want to ride with us and are not sure if you will be able to ride at an "A" pace. We want this to be a fun social time, as well as a "higher intensity" training ride for all. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 28 SUN 8:00 AM B 64 mi. Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat friendly route north from Roseville to rural Anoka County. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 28 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. 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. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 28 SUN 9:00 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Northfield Highschool on Division St./Hwy 246 on the south end of Northfield. From US 52 or I35 take MN 19 to Division St./Hwy246 and go south. H.S. is on the the right. At the age of 10, on his red, single speed, balloon-tired, 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-0-Meal Dam. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL. Bring some friends who ride your pace. Ride leader rides at easy pace for B riders. Beautiful river-valley farm country. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 28 SUN 9:30 AM B 42-65 mi. PAUL BUNYAN & HEARTLAND TRAIL - WALKER to HACKENSACK. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker, MN. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on County Road 12/10th street to Heartland Trail parking lot at Lake May. Anyone up for dramatic rollers and sweeping turns? Come bike the Paul Bunyan Trail through the Chippewa National Forest and enjoy a challenging spin through beautiful pine forest. The ride goes from Walker to Hackensack with rest and lunch stop in Hackensack and return. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-990-9861, Ambassador, Kathy Mulier. 28 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 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. We didn't see much at all of this ride last year, so Tony & I thought we should resurrect it for this season. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This ride will run on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from May through September. Tom Lenzmeier 651-734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 28 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50 or 80 mi. 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 1/4 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 '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. 28 SUN 10:00 AM B 33/47/55 mi. Just a Little Loony in Washburn, WI - A Superior Vistas Aftershock. Depart from Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, WI. That's approx. .3 mi. south of WI Hwy. 13 on 8th Ave. W. Go to the gravel lot by the lake. The spine of this ride will be a 33 mile trip to Bayfield with many fine views of Lake Superior & the Apostle Islands. We'll climb high above town through the apple orchards there and then descend for a visit to main street. Optional spurs will include a ferry ride ($17) to Madeline Island and a 14 mile toot out to Big Bay Park or a 22 mile jaunt to Little Sand Bay, a part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; Tom Melcher, 651-353-3372. 28 SUN 10:15 AM C 42 mi. PAUL BUNYAN/HEARTLAND TRAIL WEEKEND-WALKER TO DORSET. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on County Road 12/10th street to Heartland Trail Parking Lot at Lake May. Ride goes from Walker to Dorset with luncheon stop at the famous Mexican Companeros Restaurant. Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phones At Ride, Duane, 952-412-5654; Herb 952-334-5382. 28 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, Bryant Ave S near 46th St. W, behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes, the river, and the Midtown Greenway. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421 Ed Hassler (612) 990-9861. 28 SUN 12:30 PM C 18.3 MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Steve Scott, 763-560-5646, stevescottinc-at-comcast-dot-net 28 SUN 1:30 PM A/B 50 mi. The River Rat. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. From Erik's in Coon Rapids we will head south along East River road down and around the Ford bridge and back north in West River Road. Self sufficient B riders welcome. *Use caution crossing the Dam giving pedestrians the right away. **Ride may route may change if the bridge over the Coon Rapids Dam closes. Paul Waxon – Cell: 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 28 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Roundabout. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball 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 and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, 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. 29 MON 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. A nice ride to Hyland Park in Bloomington. Depart from Veteran's Park, Richfield 64th Street & Portland Avenue South. We will ride city streets to Hyland Park in Bloomington. Bring a "bag" lunch or enjoy a hot dog from the concession stand. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Cell at ride 952-334-5382. 29 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com co-leader open. 29 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Join the usual Monday morning crowd of riders that are retired, unemployed, 2nd shifters and "out of the office" for this long running and still fun ride. Bad weather cancels this ride, call if unsure. Stop in before or after ride and see Marty or Ron and the boys for anything bike related that you might need. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651.208.3185. 29 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Brake. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343. 29 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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. 29 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 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. 29 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless Join us for casual Mellow ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Cell 651-261-6516. 29 MON 6:00 PM C 22-30 mi. Washington County Trails and Roads. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 36/120/Century Avenue. Bathrooms available at Burger King, water at the BP convenience store. Join your biker buddies for an evening stroll on the Gateway and adjoining country roads in Washington County after a long hard day at work. There is a differing route each week or you can ride out to Pine Point Park and back. What a nice way to start the week end with your biker buddies. See you there! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 30 TUE 9:30 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the South end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 30 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-50 mi. OLD ABE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from parking lot in Irvine Park just North of Leinenkugel's Brewery on Hwy 124 in Chippewa Falls, WI. We'll ride some city streets to access the Old Abe paved trail (some segments newly paved). Lunch in Cornell then back. There will be a 50 mile option available. Trail pass required: $4/daily-$15/annual. After ride activities include visit to Leinenkugle's Brewery and dinner in the area. See Upcoming Events Article for additional information. John Hoffmann,715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at start of ride, 715-379-1074. 30 TUE 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Chaska Dikes and New Shakopee Trail. Depart from The Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee. Leader Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608 and Cell at ride 952- 412-5654. Co-leader open. 30 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 30 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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. 30 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411. 30 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 22/28 mi. Erik's Thigh, Sigh and Cry. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie Mn. Take 494 to Highway 5, go a few miles and make a right onto Eden Prairie Rd and make a right onto Wagner Way. Start this classic route at the Eriks Bike Shop in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at Eriks. Similar ride as the Thursday night classic with one minor changes (1 1/2 mile climb out of the Minnesota River valley). Enjoy all of the challenging hills on the shorter route. Many dinner options after the ride. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 30 TUE 6:00 PM C 22-30 mi. Washington County Trails and Roads. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 36/120/Century Avenue. Bathrooms available at Burger King, water at the BP convenience store. Join your biker buddies for an evening stroll on the Gateway and adjoining country roads in Washington County after a long hard day at work. There is a differing route each week or you can ride out to Pine Point Park and back. What a nice way to start the week end with your biker buddies. See you there! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 30 TUE 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 30 TUE 6:00 PM B 22 mi. Maple Grove to Medicine Lake Loop. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane N. 763-420-8878 www.maplegrovecycling-dot-com Park in outermost portion of parking lot. Water/restroom available inside store. Ride from Maple Grove Cycling will take us past Eagle Lake, Medicine Lake, Schmidt Lake, with a glimpse of Bass Lake and Fish Lake. Route is online at: www.gmap-pedometer-dot-com/?r=2777377 Portions of this route use paved trails, busier roadways have optional parallel paved trail. Greg Anderson 763-509-0602 gagreg at pclink-dot-com. 30 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. With warm summer evenings finally here, we'll slip out and dine on the patio after. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. |