November 2008
1 SAT 7:30 AM A 100 mi. Dunn 100-November Version. Depart from Dunn Bros e lake and W river rd/ MPLS. Mapless Group A ride for 100 smackers....Route TBD.....a willingness to change route, distance,and socialize is crucial for this ride.... caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 612 990 2646.
1 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/100/125 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
1 SAT 10:00 AM B 26 - 69 mi. Gateway Express -Saturday Edition. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, flat trail, with little wind effect. The ride offers extensions into scenic Washington County, including options to Scandia or Osceola, WI. The easiest ride is riding the Gateway Trail to Pine Point and back - 26 miles. Ride leader may ride the extensions. Good maps of extensions are provided. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. 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
1 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
1 SAT 1:30 PM C 15-20 mi. STONE ARCH BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St. NE and Spring St NE (MPLS). We will have a leisurely social ride and stop at Broadway Pizza after ride. If you are unable to make the ride join in for pizza after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
2 SUN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.
2 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D W New Brighton, MN 55112-3518, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
2 SUN 7:30 AM A 45-65 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros e lake w river rd mpls. Mapless group A ride....this is a recovery ride from the previous day......a willingness to go with the flow, change route, add or subtract distance and a willingness to socialize are key to these rides... caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
2 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 30-38 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Follows Bob Dean's original Granny's Night Out route, but includes the hill on Davern. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
2 SUN 10:30 AM C 20 mi. GET TO KNOW HASTINGS-FALL EDITION (MAPLESS). Depart from Vermillion River Park in Hastings. From Twin Cities, take Hwy 61 South to Hastings. After crossing bridge, continue through Hwy 46 Junction, then turn left on 21st street (east) to park lot, (across from Applebee's). We ride select trails and roads of Hastings. After ride activities include luncheon, malts at Dairy Store and Fall Visit to Bailly's. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-641-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
2 SUN 10:45 AM C 20 - 24 mi. Sunday's In November. Depart from Rear parking lot nearest the trail at Burger King, corner of 36/120/Century Avenue in North St. Paul. This is an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and Washington County roads. What a great way to start the 2008/2009 bicycling season. The ride will be cancelled if it is raining or heavy snow. I will post on the ride cancelation/delay section of our web page. Call if in doubt. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.
2 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 65/75 mi. Hankering for Hager City. Depart from Oak Grove Town Hall. 5 miles east of Prescott WI on Hwy 10, then 1.5 miles south on CTY QQ. Great hills, picturesque coulees, and quieter country roads. Shorter 50 mile option available skipping Esdaile loop. The longer 75 mile option includes addition climbing loops. If weather threatens check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or contact me by 9:30 that morning. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com.
2 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 15-45 mi. Sunday Afternoon Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.
2 SUN 12:45 PM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and maybe the river. The ride will be canceled if roads are icy. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.
3 MON 10:30 AM C 5-25 mi. BREAKFAST AT LUNDS, MINNETONKA (11400 HWY 7). Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House Parking lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block East of Hwy 169. Enjoy a Breakfast jaunt to Lunds, Minnetonka and some added miles after breakfast depending on weather conditions. If weather cancels ride we will meet for breakfast only. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.
3 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
3 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
3 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
4 TUE TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. TCBC Board of Directors business meeting. Mary Derks 651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com.
4 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
4 TUE 3:30 PM A 18-25 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue St Paul, MN 55116 Corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea; Enter from driveway on Dorothea; Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows Bob Dean's original, Granny's Night Out route. Similar to Tears, Gears & Fears route, but includes the hill on Davern. Route is reduced due to early sunset. A/B or B riders are welcome, but will need to return to start by sunset. Weather may be a consideration. Contact leader for status. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell 651-259-7371 office.
5 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 30 mi. Wednesday from Lebanon. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Cliff Rd.(Co.#32) 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Dakota County. Hard surface, some gravel road ride John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
5 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
6 THU 10:30 AM A/B 25-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet band shell. Different routes including a rest stop to Eden Prairie, Plymouth, St.Paul or the Grand Round. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
7 FRI 10:45 AM C 10-25 mi. AXEL'S OUT AND BACK. Depart from Axel's parking lot (across street from restaurant) at 1315 S Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota. Out and back ride from Axel's on select route determined by riding conditions. If bad weather we go to Axel's to talk about biking and other worldly matters and ride another day.. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
7 FRI 6:00 PM N 20 - 25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
8 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-50 mi. Dunn with Fall, Winter Has Arrived!!!. Depart from dunn bros coffee e lake w river rd mpls. mapless a ride to a destinantion unknown....weather looks rather sketchy but ride goes on....be prepared for shortened mileage, route change, and a willingness to socialize caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646
8 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/100/125 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
8 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
9 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D W New Brighton, MN 55112-3518, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
9 SUN 7:30 AM A 40-60 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros e lake st w river rd mpls. A mapless group a ride.....route dependent on weather forecast. be prepared for route changes, additions or subtraction of mileage, and a willingness to go with the flow. calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com.
9 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 30-38 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Follows Bob Dean's original Granny's Night Out route, but includes the hill on Davern. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
9 SUN 10:45 AM C 20 - 24 mi. Sunday's In November. Depart from Rear parking lot nearest the trail at Burger King, corner of 36/120/Century Avenue in North St. Paul. This is an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and Washington County roads. What a great way to start the 2008/2009 bicycling season. The ride will be cancelled if it is raining or heavy snow. I will post on the ride cancelation/delay section of our web page. Call if in doubt. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.
9 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 15-45 mi. Sunday Afternoon Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.
9 SUN 12:15 PM C 15-25 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We will ride a select route on paved trails East from Hopkins at a social pace and have rest/lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
9 SUN 12:45 PM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and maybe the river. The ride will be canceled if roads are icy. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.
10 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
10 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
10 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
11 TUE 9:00 AM B 20-40 mi. Veterans' Day Deliberation. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Observe Veterans' Day this year with a special group ride. Route includes a loop to Ft Snelling Cemetery, continuing on to the Greenway, Kenilworth and Cedar Trails, stopping at the Hopkins Depot Coffee shop. Return via the Greenway, Stone Arch Bridge and East River Parkway. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 (h) 651-341-0597 (c).
11 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
11 TUE 3:30 PM A 18-25 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue St Paul, MN 55116 Corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea; Enter from driveway on Dorothea; Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows Bob Dean's original, Granny's Night Out route. Similar to Tears, Gears & Fears route, but includes the hill on Davern. Route is reduced due to early sunset. A/B or B riders are welcome, but will need to return to start by sunset. Weather may be a consideration. Contact leader for status. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell 651-259-7371 office.
12 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 30 mi. Wednesday from Lebanon. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Cliff Rd.(Co.#32) 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Dakota County. Hard surface, some gravel road ride John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
12 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
12 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required. Cross or mountain bikes recommended as we will be riding on some gravel trails. Passport optional. Ride through the northeast metro on roads and trails. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505) and Scott Larson.
13 THU 10:30 AM A/B 25-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet band shell. Different routes including a rest stop to Eden Prairie, Plymouth, St.Paul or the Grand Round. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
13 THU 6:00 PM N 24 mi. Soup's On. Depart from Minnehaha Depot near Minnehaha Falls. Hungry after work but want to get in a ride? This route will follow side streets through St. Paul to Eddington's at Har Mar Mall with a short stop for soup. (Other menu items are available.) Nancy Welsh Rob Welsh 952-456-9260.
14 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric MMVIIII. Depart from SOUTH end of SUCKER LAKE PARK (the parking lot accessible from County Rd F). On to Marine-on-the-St.Croix for a nice sandwich, bowl of soup, and a cup of coffee. A 29, 44, or 47 mile option available. Please call the leader if the weather looks questionable. Directions:From 694, exit to Rice St., North on Rice to CR F. Right on CR F approx. 1/3 mile to park entrance (on left). There is a satellite-no water. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147.
14 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
14 FRI 6:00 PM N 20 - 25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
15 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn With Winter, I Wish!. Depart from dunn bros e lake and w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride to a destination unknown....please be prepared for changing route, distance, and be prepared for winter conditions with good clothing and correct bike/tire combination. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
15 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/100/125 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
15 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
16 SUN 7:15 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D W New Brighton, MN 55112-3518, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
16 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn With Winter, I Wish!. Depart from dunn bros e lake and w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride to a destination unknown....please be prepared for changing route, distance, and be prepared for winter conditions with good clothing and correct bike/tire combination.. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
16 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 30-38 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Follows Bob Dean's original Granny's Night Out route, but includes the hill on Davern. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
16 SUN 10:45 AM C 20 - 24 mi. Sunday's In November. Depart from Rear parking lot nearest the trail at Burger King, corner of 36/120/Century Avenue in North St. Paul. This is an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and Washington County roads. What a great way to start the 2008/2009 bicycling season. The ride will be cancelled if it is raining or heavy snow. I will post on the ride cancelation/delay section of our web page. Call if in doubt. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.
16 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.
16 SUN 12:45 PM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and maybe the river. The ride will be canceled if roads are icy. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.
17 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
17 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
17 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
18 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 27 mi. FGH Ride. Depart from Parking lot on Mississippi Blvd. at the intersection with Summit Ave., St. Paul. FALL ride via the GREENWAY to HOPKINS... This mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway/LRT to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. Mapless. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260.
18 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
18 TUE 3:30 PM A 18-25 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue St Paul, MN 55116 Corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea; Enter from driveway on Dorothea; Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows Bob Dean's original, Granny's Night Out route. Similar to Tears, Gears & Fears route, but includes the hill on Davern. Route is reduced due to early sunset. A/B or B riders are welcome, but will need to return to start by sunset. Weather may be a consideration. Contact leader for status. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell 651-259-7371 office.
19 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 30 mi. Wednesday from Lebanon. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Cliff Rd.(Co.#32) 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Dakota County. Hard surface, some gravel road ride John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
19 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
19 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required. Cross or mountain bikes recommended as we will be riding on some gravel trails. Passport optional. Ride through the northeast metro on roads and trails. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505) and Scott Larson.
20 THU 10:30 AM A/B 25-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet band shell. Different routes including a rest stop to Eden Prairie, Plymouth, St.Paul or the Grand Round. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
21 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric MMVIIII. Depart from SOUTH end of SUCKER LAKE PARK (the parking lot accessible from County Rd F). On to Marine-on-the-St.Croix for a nice sandwich, bowl of soup, and a cup of coffee. A 29, 44, or 47 mile option available. Please call the leader if the weather looks questionable. Directions:From 694, exit to Rice St., North on Rice to CR F. Right on CR F approx. 1/3 mile to park entrance (on left). There is a satellite-no water. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147.
21 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
21 FRI 6:00 PM N 20 - 25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
22 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn With Winter, I Wish!. Depart from dunn bros coffee e lake st w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride. Route to be Determined. Brisk pace, possible route and or map changes, proper bike/tire combination for winter conditions, and a willingness to socialize are key factors to the Dunn Series of rides... ridiculously low chance of cancellation. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com.
22 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/100/125 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
22 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
22 SAT 1:30 PM C 15-25 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We will ride a select route on paved trails east from Hopkins at a social pace and have rest/lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
23 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros coffee e lake w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride. Brisk pace, route changes, and a willingness to go with the flow are key elements to to Dunn rides! caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
23 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D W New Brighton, MN 55112-3518, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Ride may be cancelled if the Gateway trail is covered in snow. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
23 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 30-38 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Follows Bob Dean's original Granny's Night Out route, but includes the hill on Davern. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
23 SUN 10:45 AM C 20 - 24 mi. Sunday's In November. Depart from Rear parking lot nearest the trail at Burger King, corner of 36/120/Century Avenue in North St. Paul. . This is an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and Washington County roads. What a great way to start the 2008/2009 bicycling season. The ride will be cancelled if it is raining or heavy snow. I will post on the ride cancelation/delay section of our web page. Call if in doubt. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.
23 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.
23 SUN 12:45 PM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and maybe the river. The ride will be canceled if roads are icy. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.
24 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
24 MON 12:30 PM C 15-20 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We will ride a select route on paved trails east from Hopkins at a social pace and have rest/lunch stop en route. Contact leader for status if weather is questionable. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
24 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
24 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles 612-839-5406, George Hagemann, Michael Derner & other leaders.
25 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 27 mi. FGH Ride. Depart from Parking lot on Mississippi Blvd. at the intersection with Summit Ave., St. Paul. FALL ride via the GREENWAY to HOPKINS... This mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway/LRT to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. Mapless. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260.
25 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
25 TUE 3:30 PM A 18-25 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue St Paul, MN 55116 Corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea; Enter from driveway on Dorothea; Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows Bob Dean's original, Granny's Night Out route. Similar to Tears, Gears & Fears route, but includes the hill on Davern. Route is reduced due to early sunset. A/B or B riders are welcome, but will need to return to start by sunset. Weather may be a consideration. Contact leader for status. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell 651-259-7371 office.
26 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 30 mi. Wednesday from Lebanon. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Cliff Rd.(Co.#32) 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Dakota County. Hard surface, some gravel road ride John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
26 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Venison Denizen. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville. . Front & rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Furry hoof covers optional. "There once were many a denizen, Out looking for suckers, snails and venison. Thru the woods they did fly, With their tails held high, This biking is quite the medicine!" In a rut? Come on out and see how much fun night rides can be! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com) and Scott Larson (651-730-8371).
27 THU 7:30 AM A 30-40 mi. Not Dunn Eating. Depart from dunn bros coffee e lake w river rd/ mpls. . Mapless Group A ride. Come out for a quick group ride before we stuff our faces caleb donaldson, calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
27 THU 10:00 AM A/B 20-40 mi. Thanksgiving Trails. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. An easy parkway and trail ride to justify a big meal. Several coffee shops on the route: Starbucks, independent, Dunn Brothers. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
28 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric MMVIII. Depart from SOUTH end of SUCKER LAKE PARK (the parking lot accessible from County Rd F). On to Marine-on-the-St.Croix for a nice sandwich, bowl of soup, and a cup of coffee. A 29, 44, or 47 mile option available. Please call the leader if the weather looks questionable. Directions:From 694, exit to Rice St., North on Rice to CR F. Right on CR F approx. 1/3 mile to park entrance (on left). There is a satellite-no water. Richard Miller 651-777-6147.
28 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
28 FRI 6:00 PM N 18-25 mi. URBAN FUNKY. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 West Lake St (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), Minneapolis. Pete plans to sleep for three days after his Thanksgiving dinners, but the rest of us are gonna get out there and bike it off. An urban mapless social night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Lights required. (We may stop briefly at Gold Medal Park and wait for instructions from the mothership.) Ed Hassler (612-990-9861); Mary Miller and others.
29 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros e lake w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride. Please be prepared for possible route changes, possibility of no rest stop, and a willingness to go with the flow. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
29 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/100/125 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
29 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
30 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros e lake w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride. Please be prepared for possible route changes, possibility of no rest stop, and a willingness to go with the flow caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
30 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins, 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112 Two blocks west of I-35W on County Road D. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Richard Miller 651-777-6147.
30 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 30-38 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Follows Bob Dean's original Granny's Night Out route, but includes the hill on Davern. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell.
30 SUN 10:45 AM C 20 - 24 mi. Sunday's In November. Depart from Rear parking lot nearest the trail at Burger King, corner of 36/120/Century Avenue in North St. Paul. This is an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and Washington County roads. What a great way to start the 2008/2009 bicycling season. The ride will be cancelled if it is raining or heavy snow. I will post on the ride cancelation/delay section of our web page. Call if in doubt. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.
30 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.
30 SUN 12:45 PM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot in S. Mpls; Bryant Ave. S. between 45th St and 46th St; behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes and maybe the river. The ride will be canceled if roads are icy. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.
December 2008
1 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
1 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 Mi. Great "Winter" Buns. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
1 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. If weather is questionable call Ride leader and check the news groups for cancellation of the ride Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net & others.
2 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 27 mi. FGH Ride. Depart from Parking lot on Mississippi Blvd. at the intersection with Summit Ave., St. Paul. FALL ride via the GREENWAY to HOPKINS... This mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway/LRT to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. Mapless. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260.
2 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
3 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 20 mi. 3 Wednesday's B-4 Winter. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park,Cliff 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Roads, bike trails maybe some gravel roads. The park has winter activity, after the ride for extra fun, no extra credit. John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
4 THU 11:00 AM A/B 15-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell. Pay to park in the lot or use free on-street parking. Weather, road and trail conditions determine route, length and equipment. Rest stop to be determined. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
5 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric MMVIII. Depart from SOUTH end of SUCKER LAKE PARK (the parking lot accessible from County Rd F). On to Marine-on-the-St.Croix for a nice sandwich, bowl of soup, and a cup of coffee. A 29, 44, or 47 mile option available. Please call the leader if the weather looks questionable. Directions:From 694, exit to Rice St., North on Rice to CR F. Right on CR F approx. 1/3 mile to park entrance (on left). There is a satellite-no water. Richard Miller 651-777-6147.
5 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
5 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
6 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-40 mi. I Wish We Were Dunn with Winter. Depart from dunn bros e lake w river rd. Mapless Group A ride. Brisk pace, possible route changes, willingness to go w/ the flow are key elements to this ride....next to no chance of cancelation.... caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646
6 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Weather and road conditions are not predictable. Contact leader for status. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home; 651-341-0597 cell.
6 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food!, If Weather is questionable call leader or check the web site. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.
7 SUN 7:30 AM A 100 mi. December is a Lovely Time for a Century in Minnesota. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E lake w river rd. Mapless Group A ride.Yup, it may snow, sleet, and its for sure gonna be cold, so what better time to go out for a century? Didn't claim to be the brighest bulb on the tree. Be prepared for route changes(not like we have one really), numerous stops,cold,socialising, and did i mention stops? coffee anyone? caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org.
7 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins, 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112 Two blocks west of I-35W on County Road D. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Richard Miller 651-777-6147.
7 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes and paved trails. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler, 612-990-9861.
7 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Tales & java/juice afterward at Dunn's or in lieu of the ride if there's bad weather. Charles Breer, 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/7 & 12/14), Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net (12/21 & 12/28).
8 MON DEADLINE for the January/February TCBC Newsletter. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.
8 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
8 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 Mi. Great "Winter" Buns. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
8 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. If weather is questionable call Ride leader and check the news groups for cancellation of the ride Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net & others.
9 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
10 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 20 mi. 3 Wednesday's B-4 Winter. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park,Cliff 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Roads, bike trails maybe some gravel roads. The park has winter activity, after the ride for extra fun, no extra credit. John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
10 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Greenway Nights. Depart from Brackett Park Building, 2728 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis. This mostly trail ride will be cold, dark, flat and likely snowy and/or icy but probably more fun than House reruns. Lights required. Winter gear, tires & clothing strongly encouraged. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; Pam Engebretson; et al.
10 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com.
11 THU 11:00 AM A/B 15-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell. Pay to park in the lot or use free on-street parking. Weather, road and trail conditions determine route, length and equipment. Rest stop to be determined. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
12 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
12 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
13 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-50 mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. NO MAP for this "A" group ride. Route will depend on weather and wind direction. We will not cancel, but may shorten the route in extreme winter weather conditions. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com.
13 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Weather and road conditions are not predictable. Contact leader for status. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home; 651-341-0597 cell.
13 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food!, If Weather is questionable call leader or check the web site. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.
14 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros e lake w river rd mpls. Mapless Group A ride....brisk pace, group ride, a willingness to socialize are key to these rides. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
14 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Tales & java/juice afterward at Dunn's or in lieu of the ride if there's bad weather. Charles Breer, 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/7 & 12/14), Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net (12/21 & 12/28).
14 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes and paved trails. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler, 612-990-9861.
15 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
15 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 Mi. Great "Winter" Buns. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
15 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. If weather is questionable call Ride leader and check the news groups for cancellation of the ride Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net & others.
16 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 27 mi. FGH Ride. Depart from Parking lot on Mississippi Blvd. at the intersection with Summit Ave., St. Paul. FRIGID ride via the GREENWAY to HOPKINS... This mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway/LRT to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. Weather conditions may vary mileage or cancel the ride. Mapless. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260.
16 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
17 WED 11:00 AM C 10 / 20 mi. 3 Wednesday's B-4 Winter. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park,Cliff 1 block west of Dodd Rd. Roads, bike trails maybe some gravel roads. The park has winter activity, after the ride for extra fun, no extra credit. John Avoles 651-437-3974, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381; cell at ride 952-334-5382.
17 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Greenway Nights. Depart from Brackett Park Building, 2728 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis. This mostly trail ride will be cold, dark, flat and likely snowy and/or icy but probably more fun than House reruns. Lights required. Winter gear, tires & clothing strongly encouraged. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; Pam Engebretson; et al.
17 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com.
18 THU 11:00 AM A/B 15-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell. Pay to park in the lot or use free on-street parking. Weather, road and trail conditions determine route, length and equipment. Rest stop to be determined. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
19 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
19 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
20 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Are we Dunn w/ Winter Yet?. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E Lake/W river rd. Mapless Group A ride. Brisk pace, limited if any stops, a willingness to change route/mileage are keys to these routes. Extreme weather usually only slows the ride down and possibly cuts mileage a little...Be prepared with proper clothing and bike. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 612.990.2646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org 612.290.9879.
20 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Weather and road conditions are not predictable. Contact leader for status. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home; 651-341-0597 cell.
20 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food!, If Weather is questionable call leader or check the web site. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.
21 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Are we Dunn w/ Winter Yet?. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E Lake/W river rd. Mapless Group A ride. Brisk pace, limited if any stops, a willingness to change route/mileage are keys to these routes. Extreme weather usually only slows the ride down and possibly cuts mileage a little...Be prepared with proper clothing and bike. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 612.990.2646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org 612.290.9879.
21 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Tales & java/juice afterward at Dunn's or in lieu of the ride if there's bad weather. Charles Breer, 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/7 & 12/14), Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net (12/21 & 12/28).
21 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes and paved trails. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler, 612-990-9861.
22 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
22 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 Mi. Great "Winter" Buns. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
22 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. If weather is questionable call Ride leader and check the news groups for cancellation of the ride Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net & others.
23 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
23 TUE 1:00 PM B/C 27 mi. FGH Ride. Depart from Summit Ave & Mississippi Blvd, St. Paul. FRIGID ride via the GREENWAY to HOPKINS... This mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway/LRT to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. Weather conditions may vary mileage or cancel the ride. Mapless. Pleas check the TCBC Ride alert and/or call the leader at 952-456-9260 before coming to start to see if ride has been canceled if you have concerns.
Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260.
23 TUE 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Greenway Nights. Depart from Brackett Park Building, 2728 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis. This mostly trail ride will be cold, dark, flat and likely snowy and/or icy but probably more fun than House reruns. Lights required. Winter gear, tires & clothing strongly encouraged. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; Pam Engebretson; et al.
26 FRI 11:00 AM C 10-20 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike various trails and streets in the area. Distance and select routes dependent on weather conditions.Rest breaks en route and lunch option en route or after ride.Bad weather will cancel ride but not stop our get-together at Longfellow's Grill at Lake and West River Rd.Call if in doubt. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
26 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others.
27 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Are we Dunn w/ Winter Yet?. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E Lake/W river rd. Mapless Group A ride. Brisk pace, limited if any stops, a willingness to change route/mileage are keys to these routes. Extreme weather usually only slows the ride down and possibly cuts mileage a little...Be prepared with proper clothing and bike. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 612.990.2646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org 612.290.9879.
27 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway, 965 Sibley Memorial Highway, Lilydale, MN 55118-3601 (Highway 13 & 35E). DO NOT PARK IN HOLIDAY LOT. Park in commerical lot adjacent to Holiday, south of the Holiday lot. Note later, winter starting time. Mileage will depend on weather. Weather and road conditions are not predictable. Contact leader for status. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH, Apple Valley and Eagan. Rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-699-1203 home; 651-341-0597 cell.
27 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food!, If Weather is questionable call leader or check the web site. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.
28 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-45 mi. Are we Dunn w/ Winter Yet?. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E Lake/W river rd. Mapless Group A ride. Brisk pace, limited if any stops, a willingness to change route/mileage are keys to these routes. Extreme weather usually only slows the ride down and possibly cuts mileage a little...Be prepared with proper clothing and bike. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 612.990.2646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org 612.290.9879.
28 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Tales & java/juice afterward at Dunn's or in lieu of the ride if there's bad weather. Charles Breer, 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/7 & 12/14), Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net (12/21 & 12/28).
28 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes and paved trails. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler, 612-990-9861.
29 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North. OK we'll see if luck holds out for November and December, place and route the same but please note new start time!! We'll go around Bald Eagle Lake and slowly watch it freeze as the days get shorter. Leader may cancel ride if he deems weather is severe enough to affect safety, but rain or temps below 15 degrees will cancel. Thats my limit this year and I'm sticking to it. Michael McNutt bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net 651 208 3185.
29 MON 1:30 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Cool B-day Cake Cruise. Depart from Brackett Park Building, 2728 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis. This mostly trail ride will be a prelude to birthday cake & stuff in the Brackett Park Building afterward around 3:30. Bring a party hat and a song. The ride leaders reserve the right to decline inquiries about their ages. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; Nancy Welsh, 952-456-9260.
29 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 Mi. Great "Winter" Buns. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. A nice night ride through St. Paul and/or Minneapolis at a nice easy laid back pace. Trails, city streets, marked bicycle lanes and maybe some hills too. The ride may have a different route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. There will be a rest stop. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
29 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ing Out After Dark. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (main parking lot in front of store) on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins and Minneapolis area. If weather is questionable call Ride leader and check the news groups for cancellation of the ride Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net & others.
30 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy-at-earthlink-dot-net.
30 TUE 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Greenway Nights. Depart from Brackett Park Building, 2728 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis. This mostly trail ride will be cold, dark, flat and likely snowy and/or icy but probably more fun than House reruns. Lights required. Winter gear, tires & clothing strongly encouraged. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; Pam Engebretson; et al.
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