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1 MON 6:30 AM A 60-80 mi. Dunn W/ Labor...Well At least for the Day!!!. Depart from Dunn Bros E lake/W river Rd MPLS. Mapless Group A ride. Ride destination tbd. Please come prepared for a brisk pace, possible route changes, and a willingness to socialise and have a good time! Caleb Donaldson.
1 MON 10:00 AM A/B 52 mi. Town hall meeting. Depart from Blaine City Hall,10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine MN 55449. Largely flat route heads north on lightly traveled roads from Blaine to Wyoming, circles Carlos Avery Wildlife Refuge, and returns south through Lino Lakes. Garry Glubka, 651-303-2207, gglubby-at-comcast-dot-net.
1 MON 10:15 AM C 20-25 mi. Monday Morning in Hudson. Depart from Hudson Grandview Park, take I-94 east to Wisconsin Exit 2, go north on Carmichael for 2 miles, park is on east side of road (across from St. Croix Government Center), under the Hudson Water Tower (toilets and water at start). We will have a nice social ride to end our Labor Day week-end of biking. The route will travel the city and country roads in and around Hudson. Optional Lunch after the ride. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.
1 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph average speed. Marina Lim, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-808-5473.
1 MON 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. GREAT RIVER MEANDER LABOR DAY RIDE. Depart from Moose Country parking lot at 857 Hwy 13 Lillydale.(651-451-0160, www.moose-country-dot-com) From Hwy 35E exit 102 onto Sibley Memorial Hwy NE one block to Moose Country lot on left. We will bike Great River Trail, Hwy 494 bike trail west, 34th Ave S, Post Road, Fort Snelling Trails, Minnehaha Falls trails, Mississippi Blvd, and Shepard Rd. We will have a social ride with rest stops en route and optional luncheon at Moose Country Restaurant after ride. (Great Entrees-Wraps, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, Pizza, Pasta.) If you can't make the ride join us for luncheon at 1:30PM. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Cell, 612-840-2534; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
1 MON 5:30 PM A/B 21-28 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Fall Edition. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd. A scenic ride around Lake Minnetonka. For fall, it's an AB ride with an earlier start time because the days are getting shorter. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662.
2 TUE TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505.
2 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/s block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net
2 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.
2 TUE 3:45 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue; Corner of St Paul Avenue & Dorothea. Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows the original, Granny's Night Out route, similar to Tears, Gears & Fears, but includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
2 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
2 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others. Couple more times until we run out of day light Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.
2 TUE 5:30 PM C 10-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School Parking lot. 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.
2 TUE 6:00 PM N 22-25 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.
3 WED 10:00 AM C 30-35 mi. NORTH TO NORTH BRANCH. Depart from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot at 220 N Lake St "Hwy 61" in downtown Forest Lake. From Hwy I-35 exit (131) to Forest Lake and turn Left on Hwy 61 to City Hall. We will bike Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie paved trails out and back with en route lunch stop in North Branch. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
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; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.
3 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from the overflow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride, we will rest at ride finish) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
3 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
3 WED 6:00 PM N 15-20 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Since it is also classified as a "night" ride, working headlights and taillights will be required for all those who ride. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.
3 WED 6:00 PM B 14-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from the overlow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mileages will be reduced roughly 3 miles per week due to sunset times, also note that there will not be a rest stop on the actual ride itself in order to finish the ride by sunset time Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
3 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505).
3 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.
4 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch during or after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
4 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.
4 THU 10:00 AM C 35-45 mi. SAKATAH-FARIBAULT TO ELSYIAN. Depart from Sakatah State Trail Head, Faribault, MN. From Hwy I-35 South, exit 59 onto Cty Hwy 21 South following signs to trailhead. We will ride to Elysian, have lunch and return enjoying late summer and onset of early Fall Colors. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
4 THU 5:00 PM A/B 26/32 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. September 18 and 25 rides will use the 26-mile option. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
4 THU 5:30 PM A/B 3-30 mi. Extreme TSC (Eden Prairie). Depart from SW parking lot of Grace Church on SE corner of Eden Prairie Rd & Pioneer Trail, across from Hilltop Dr. How many loops would you like to do?! :-) This is an "EXTREME" version of "Thighs Sighs and Cries" in which we do ONLY the hilly 3-mile loop (limit is sunset time) which includes the fairly steep 14+% uphill on Eden Prairie Rd from 212. Decide at the end of each loop whether to quit or continue. Ride will be on the first Thursday of each summer month & will run concurrently with the regularly scheduled TSC. Also, extra loops mileage credit for those doing TSC by finding & signing ride sheet on MRBIKEY blue van rear window in Church parking lot BY 7:15 PM Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406
4 THU 5:30 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPART TIME! A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.
4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 mi. Thursdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, St. Paul, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd. Use North lot (facing Hartford). Come ride to different destinations from St. Paul's beautiful Highland Park. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343.
4 THU 6:00 PM B 15-25 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. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 & Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
5 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31
5 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. MINNEHAHA FALLS OUT AND BACK. Depart from Minnehaha falls Parking Lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. We will bike a select out & back route on paved streets/trails and have a lunch/rest stop en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.
5 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 45-50 mi. STATE PARK WARMUP. Depart from Lull-Abi Inn of Egg Harbor, WI. Begin your Door County Weekend with a warmup ride through Peninsula State Park. Check out the Cana Island lighthouse before stopping at Espresso Lane in Baileys Harbor. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
5 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073.
5 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
6 SAT 6:45 AM A 70-90 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from dunn bros e lake and w river rd/mpls. Mapless Group Ride at an A pace. Please be prepared for a brisk pace, social atmosphere, and possible route changes caleb donaldson 6129902646.
6 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HarMartian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue North, 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. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net
6 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/29 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 8-mile loop from the parking lot will go through Central and Acorn Parks in Roseville. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.
6 SAT 8:00 AM 10/30/45/60/100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: JESSE JAMES BIKE TOUR. Depart from Meet at 8 AM front of school for sign-up and ride briefing. Scenic countryside ride around Northfield and lakes region west of Faribault. Register for Jesse James Bike Tour (http://jessejamesbiketour.org/) Wear a TCBC jersey if you have one. See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE. Steve Scholl, 651-699-1203 (h), 651-341-0597 (c), srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
6 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. Afton-Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake. 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, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com.
6 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 45-65 mi. TIP OF THE DOOR. Depart from Ephraim, WI. Cycle through small towns to the tip of Door County. Stop at Charlie's Smokehouse, view goats on the roof and sample Wilson's ice cream. Ride to the ride from Egg Harbor starting at 8:30 AM for extra miles (the 65-mile option). Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
6 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55/75 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
6 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. MEANDERING TRAILS TO HOPKINS (MAPLESS). Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth.From Hwy 169 take Rockford Rd (Hwy 9) West 1 1/2 miles 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 a snack as well. An en route stop at Wendy's in Hopkins and optional lunch stop after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassadors: Lois Carlson, 763-540-0749; Louise Ogden 763-420-7871; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.
6 SAT 10:00 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 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
6 SAT 10:30 AM B 25-35 mi. Saturday Metro East Variety Ride-Cony Islands. Depart from Menards Parking Lot - Oakdale, MN 55128 From Interstate I694 exit at HWY 5 in Oakdlae. Head west on HWY 5 to first stop light. Turn left at Hadley. Menards is on your left. We will venture from Oakdale and ride into Battle Creek Regional Park and catch the Mississippi River Trail into Downtown St. Paul then hook onto the start of the Gateway Trail and head northeast back to Oakdale. This ride will feature both roads and trails. If the group would like there is an optional stop at the Gopher Bar downtown for one of their famous Coney Islands. It doesn't get more offbeat than this: there's a framed Stars and Bars behind the bar, an old-fashioned cash register and a wall-mounted rotary phone. Not to mention the deer antlers strung with Christmas lights (even in June) and the photo of a long-graduated Gopher hockey team clad only in jockstraps. It's all about the Coney Island: dressed with chili, mustard, neon-orange grated cheese and chopped onions, and cradled in buns grilled to crunchy perfection. Diane Ziemer (612)247-4835 Email: Diane.Ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net.
6 SAT 3:00 PM A/B 30-40 mi. Eagan Central. Depart from Eagan's Central Park. 1 mile south of 494 on Pilot Knob Rd. Park in the lot nearest Pilot Knob. A couple of Saturday afternoon rides in September to enjoy what's left of summer. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp-at-yahoo-dot-com.
7 SUN 6:45 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
7 SUN 6:45 AM A 60-80 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros E lake/W river Rd. Mapless Group Ride at an A pace. Please come prepared for a brisk pace, social atmosphere, and possible route changes. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
7 SUN 6:45 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
7 SUN 8:00 AM 30, 64, 75 or 100 mi. DOOR COUNTY CENTURY. Depart from Sevastopol School in the town of Institute, WI. Ride briefing by registration area. Wear a TCBC jersey. No TCBC insurance. Registration deadline August 31 at www.doorcountycentury-dot-com. See Overnight Trips for more info. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.
7 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 40-55 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. A beautiful ride on the west side of town. Eric Feld, Cell - 612-743-4097.
7 SUN 9:00 AM B 63 mi. Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue North (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly route up to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net.
7 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 20 - 25mi RED OAK RAMBLE. Depart from Burnsville’s Red Oak Park. Take Hwy 13 to Cliff Road (Cty Rd. 32), turn east on Cliff two blocks to first stop light (River Hills Drive). Turn right on River Hills and go about a quarter mile to Red Oak Park on your right. A ride starting south of the river that will take various routes. We’ll travel paved roads and bikes paths, touring parks, lakes and residential areas. A few hills, but nothing too challenging. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431; Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
7 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
7 SUN 1:30 PM C 15-20 mi. A TASTE OF GREECE. Depart from Lakes Nokomis Community Center "Over Flow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy. We'll bike to Minneapolis Greek Festival (Greek Music, and sit down dinners, and pastries) If you decide to drive over by car, you can join us at about 2:30 PM at St Mary's Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave South. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
7 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 20-30 mi. Birthday Biking with Bob. Depart from Bloomington's Hyland Lake Park Preserve - Go South from 494 on E Bush Lk Rd crossing 84th to the lot on your right. Here's an afternoon cake & ice cream biking opportunity for those of you who know Bob Stimson or would like to know Bob to join him in this annual event. David Gepner, WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.
8 MON DEADLINE for the October TCBC Newsletter. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.
8 MON 10:15 AM B/C 25-30 mi. TERRY'S SCANDIA FALL COLOR RIDE. Depart from New Scandia Community Center, 209th St N in Scandia, MN.From Twin Cities take Hwy I-35 to Hwy 97 (exit 129) and continue to Scandia. Take a right on Cty 3 through Cty 52 and left on 209th St N to Community Center lot on right. We will bike on gently rolling back roads and bike trails through Scandia Marine-On -St.Croix, O'Brien Park. There will be one long climb to spice up the ride. We will have an enroute rest stop and lunch in Scandia after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. Ambassador: Terry Quam, 952-933-8052.
8 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph average speed. Marina Lim, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-808-5473.
8 MON 5:30 PM A/B 21-28 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Fall Edition. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd. A scenic ride around Lake Minnetonka. For fall, it's an AB ride with an earlier start time because the days are getting shorter. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662.
8 MON 5:45 PM A/B 25 mi. Autumn Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza which is located less than 1/2 miles of 35E on Hwy 110 at Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. A ride around the airport and through Fort Snelling State Park and Minnehaha Falls Park. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131.
8 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Monday Night Special. Depart from Now Bikes and Fitness, 3673 Lexington Avenue N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). Friendly, stay-together night ride in the northern suburbs. If you REALLY want to know what's so special about this ride, ask Cindy. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net; Susie Anderson.
8 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 mapped or a mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. So if you would like to learn to climb up or ride down hills this ride is for you. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
9 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic washinton county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leader chooses which extentions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/s block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net
9 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 26 mi. Take it to the Bank. Depart from Anchor Bank I-94 and Snelling. 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. This is a no drop ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Ed Hassler.
9 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.
9 TUE 3:45 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue; Corner of St Paul Avenue & Dorothea. Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows the original, Granny's Night Out route, similar to Tears, Gears & Fears, but includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
9 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
9 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others. Couple more times until we run out of day light Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.
9 TUE 5:30 PM C 10-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School Parking Lot. 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; Co Leader Open.
9 TUE 6:00 PM N 22-25 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.
10 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-50 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, SE Corner of Dell Rd and West 62nd St Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the South western suburbs. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com.
10 WED 9:30 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36: Early Edition. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center Over Flow parking lot 2401 East Minnehaha Pky, Minneapolis. Riders will cycle the last part of The 36 route before joining The 36 at Brackett Park. This ride offers the same miles as The 36 but will end earlier. June Johnson 612-869-1710.
10 WED 10:00 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36. Depart from Brackett Park 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. This has got to be the flattest 36 miles you've ever done! The ride will take riders 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 June Johnson 612-869-1710.
10 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle behind the Dairy Queen at 114th and US169 in Champlin. Park on the street side of the parking lot. Variation of the paved trails and quiet streets of Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brookly Park and Maplegrove. Trail Rideing about 90% of each ride. Midride breaks, some rides have only breaks where bathroom and water is available. Bring snacks if you need them. After ride lunch at Hudy's, or Culver's Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrum 762-427-2909 Burway Swanstrum 762-427-2909.
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; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.
10 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from the overlow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride, we will rest at ride finish) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
10 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
10 WED 6:00 PM B 14-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from the overlow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mileages will be reduced roughly 3 miles per week due to sunset times, also note that there will not be a rest stop on the actual ride itself in order to finish the ride by sunset time Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
10 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505).
10 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.
10 WED 6:00 PM N 15-20 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Since it is also classified as a "night" ride, working headlights and taillights will be required for all those who ride. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.
11 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch during or after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
11 THU 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. NOT SO EARLY SUNRISE-FALL COLOR TOUR. Depart from SW corner of MT. Olivet Church parking lot at 5025 Knox Avenue South (MPLS). Ride the Lakes, Greenway, West River Parkway, Victory Memorial Parkway and Theodore Wirth Parkway. Food/rest stop will be at Steamworks Coffee & Tea Company. (Feel free to brown bag it). June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
11 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: AND POINTS SOUTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River at St. Paul passing Lakes Bennett, McCarrons, Phalen and Gervais on the way. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb on Warner Rd. up out of the river valley onto the bluffs. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.
11 THU 5:00 PM A/B 26/32 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. September 18 and 25 rides will use the 26-mile option. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
11 THU 5:30 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPART TIME! A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.
11 THU 6:00 PM B 15-25 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. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 & Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
11 THU 6:00 PM N 25 mi. Thursdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, St. Paul, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd. Use north lot (facing Hartford). Join us as we travel to different destinations from St. Paul's beautiful Highland Park neighborhood. Front and rear lights required on all night rides. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA.
12-14 ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAILS WEEKEND SEPT. Welcome C riders and friends to our three days in Lanesboro. We hope you can join us for this annual trip to explore this beautiful area in SW Minnesota. Some of us will not only ride but also go to the Commonweal Theater on Friday or Saturday night to see one of their acclaimed plays. This is a popular area on weekends so be sure to reserve a place to stay in advance. The Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce number is 1-888-223-4258. Some of us also camp in Lanesboro. Call if you have questions and also let us know you will be there. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, or Herb Schultz 952-941-4381. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, or Herb Schultz 952-941-4381
12 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31
12 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 20mi Ride to the Root River Ride and Return. Depart from Lanesboro Trail head. We'll ride from Lanesboro to Preston to join Herb Schultz's group on the Preston-Harmony-Preston ride, then regroup in Preston to return to Lanesboro. A rest/snack stop will be in Harmony. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260
12 FRI 12:00 PM C 25 mi. ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND:PRESTON TO HARMONY. Depart from Preston Trail Head. Parking and bathroom facilities are available at trail head. You may want to have your lunch before ride. The trail is paved and there are hills on our scenic journey to Harmony where we break for refreshments and return. Optional dinner and fun venues after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
12 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073.
12 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
13 SAT 6:45 AM A 65-85 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros E lake/W river rd MPLS. Mapless Group ride at an A pace. Come out and have a fun, social, and brisk ride on these early fall mornings. Route tbd. CALEB DONALDSON CALEBANDMICHELLE-at-MSN-dot-com 6129902646.
13 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HarMartian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue North, 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. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net
13 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: NORTH BY NORTH OAKS.. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. 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.
13 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-95 mi. Trempealeau County Touring. Depart from Oak Park Inn 18224 Ervin St Whitehall, WI 54773 (877) 479-7024 Toll Free Reservations (715) 538-4858 (715) 538-4899 Fax. Multiple options passing through towns every 20-30 miles. Routes will be reveiwed by local resident and Oak Park Inn staff for quality of roads. Contact ride leader for further details and/or to receive map/route sheet in advance. steve scholl 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell use cell # in wisconsin.
13 SAT 8:30 AM B 52 mi. Aluminum Man. Depart from Ramsey Beach at White Bear Lake. Features rolling terrain, out to Scandia, along the St. Croix River, a climb out of Marine on St. Croix up Nason Hill, over to Withrow and back to Ramsey Beach. Listed in Bike Atlas. Loren Stark 651-489-9054.
13 SAT 9:30 AM C 36-60 mi. ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND:LANESBORO TO RUSHFORD/HOUSTON. Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head in downtown Lanesboro. We'll bike to Rushford on paved trails (24 mile Houston option available), have a lunch stop and return. Pie Stops of choice on way out and back. Optional dinner and fun venues after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
13 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 76mi Pedal Pepin. Depart from the west end of the parking lot of Pottery Place on Old West Main St in Red Wing. New route with 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 (with Highway 4 now sporting brand new pavement for the decent into Lake City!) 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. If weather looks questionable, check message boards by 7:30am. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863
13 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55/75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. 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 10:00 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 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
13 SAT 3:00 PM A/B 30-40 mi. Eagan Central. Depart from Eagan's Central Park. 1 mile south of 494 on Pilot Knob Rd. Park in the lot nearest Pilot Knob. A couple of Saturday afternoon rides in September to enjoy what's left of summer. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp-at-yahoo-dot-com.
14 SUN 6:45 AM A 100-110 mi. Dunn 100-September Version. Depart from dunn bros e lake/w river rd mpls. Mapless Group ride at an A pace. Approx 100-110 miles. Come out and have a fun, social, and brisk ride on these early fall mornings. Route tbd. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646.
14 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. 9/14: Joe Hays 612-987-6868; 9/21: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
14 SUN 7:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
14 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 30-95 mi. Trempealeau County Touring. Depart from Oak Park Inn 18224 Ervin St Whitehall, WI 54773 (877) 479-7024 Toll Free Reservations (715) 538-4858 (715) 538-4899 Fax. Multiple options passing through towns every 20-30 miles. Routes will be reveiwed by local resident and Oak Park Inn staff for quality of roads. Contact ride leader for further details and/or to receive map/route sheet in advance. steve scholl 651-699-1203 home 651-341-0597 cell use cell # in Wisconsin.
14 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-35 mi. ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND:LANESBORO TO FOUNTAIN AND ISINOURS EXTRA MILE OPTION. Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head in downtown Lanesboro. We'll bike paved trails to Fountain and return. Isinours extra mile option adds 12 trip miles. Optional wind-up luncheon after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
14 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
14 SUN 10:00 AM B 64 mi. BELLE CREEK VALLEY RIDE. Depart from trail lot at west end of Cannon Valley Trail, Cannon Fall, MN. From US 52 go east on MN 19 to just before 4th St. Lot is on the north side of 19. This is a very rural ride. 20 miles to first facilities at Wanamingo lunch stop, 20 miles to next rest stop opportunity. We go down PUDDING BOY HILL, and drop into the Belle Creek Valley and into the Cannon Valley at Welch Village. We finish out on the western half of the Cannon Valley Trail. Almost no towns on this ride. Beautiful river valley farm country. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com
14 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30-35mi Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us as we meander from Painters Community Park 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 as we begin our transition to fall. Enjoy the morning with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net
14 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.
15 MON 10:15 AM C 20-25 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House Lot at Excelsior Blvd., one block east of Hwy 169. We'll ride on paved LRT East Trail with en route lunch stop. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
15 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph average speed. Marina Lim, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-808-5473.
15 MON 5:30 PM A/B 21-28 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Fall Edition. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd. A scenic ride around Lake Minnetonka. For fall, it's an AB ride with an earlier start time because the days are getting shorter. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662.
15 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 mapped or a mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. So if you would like to learn to climb up or ride down hills this ride is for you. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
16 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/s block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net
16 TUE 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. TARGET/CUB OUT & BACK. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake Street. We'll bike a select paved trail and lunch en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
16 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.
16 TUE 3:45 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue; Corner of St Paul Avenue & Dorothea. Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows the original, Granny's Night Out route, similar to Tears, Gears & Fears, but includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
16 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
16 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 26-33 mi. GTF. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South St Paul. Hit the hills on the legendary GTF ride for at least another week. caleb donaldson calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com 6129902646 randall huskamp rhuskam1-at-fairview.org.
16 TUE 6:00 PM N 22-25 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.
17 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-50 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, SE Corner of Dell Rd and West 62nd St Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the South western suburbs. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com.
17 WED 9:30 AM B/C 26 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. This is a no drop ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Ed Hassler.
17 WED 9:30 AM C 30 mi. LRT TO VICTORIA WITH CARVER PARK LOOP. Depart from Minnetonka Community Center (Ice Arena Parking Lot), 14600 Minnetoka Blvd. From Hwy 494 take the Minnetonka Blvd. (Exit 17) and turn right onto Minnetonka Blvd. and go .6 miles to Center on right. We will be biking on the LRT, which is a gravel trail. Lunch stop will be in Victoria at the Victoria House. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper.
17 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle behind the Dairy Queen at 114th and US169 in Champlin. Park on the street side of the parking lot. Variation of the paved trails and quiet streets of Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brookly Park and Maplegrove. Trail Rideing about 90% of each ride. Midride breaks, some rides have only breaks where bathroom and water is available. Bring snacks if you need them. After ride lunch at Hudy's, or Culver's Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrum 762-427-2909 Burway Swanstrum 762-427-2909.
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; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.
17 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from the overflow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride, we will rest at ride finish) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
17 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
17 WED 5:45 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Prof Center (2233 Hamline Ave N---SW corner of Hamline Ave & Hwy 36). Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com), 651-335-6505.
17 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.
17 WED 6:00 PM B 14-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from the overflow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mileages will be reduced roughly 3 miles per week due to sunset times, also note that there will not be a rest stop on the actual ride itself in order to finish the ride by sunset time Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
17 WED 6:00 PM N 15-20 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Since it is also classified as a "night" ride, working headlights and taillights will be required for all those who ride. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.
18 THU 8:30 AM B 100 mi. Century on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead. The easiest Century you'll ever do! We will ride the 40-mile Cannon River Valley Trail 2.5 times for a total of 100 miles. You'll pass your car at Welch 4 times during the ride (We'll have some healthy snacks and water available each pass), so if you can't do the full 100, you can conveniently opt out at the 20, 40, 60 or 80 mile mark. Optional dinner afterward for the Centurians at Wiederholtz Supper Club in Miesville. If you've never done a Century, here's your chance for a very doable one. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
18 THU 9:30 AM C 30-35 mi. MARY'S RIDE TO BATTLE CREEK PARK AND BACK (WITHOUT MARY). Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Ride to Battle Creek Park via Summit Ave, Gateway Trail, McKnight Road and return via Warner Road, Shepard Road. Rest/lunch stop in park. Bring a bag lunch. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
18 THU 9:30 AM A/B 40, 52, and 67 mi. Bike from Bunker Hills. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW Andover, MN. (0.6 miles east of the main park entrance on Bunker Lake Boulevard / CR116). This ride starts at the Bunker Hills Regional Park Activity Center (make sure you park at the Activity Center which is about 1/2 mile east of the park main entrance on CR 116) and winds through northern Anoka county and southern Isanti county. Rest stops available in Isanti, the historic and bustling town of Cambridge and in St. Francis. There is a short, 1/2-mile section of gravel of sometimes dubious quality. The gravel road is on the 52 and 67 mile routes. The road it connects to is worth the bumps. The first scheduled rest stop is at 22 miles. Bob Moser cell: 612-325-7942 email: rmoserjr-at-gmail-dot-com.
18 THU 5:00 PM A/B 26/32 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. September 18 and 25 rides will use the 26-mile option. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
18 THU 5:30 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPART TIME! A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.
18 THU 6:00 PM B 15-25 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. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 & Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
18 THU 6:00 PM N 25 mi. Thursdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, St. Paul, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd. Use north lot (facing Hartford). Join us as we travel to different destinations from St. Paul's beautiful Highland Park neighborhood. Front and rear lights required on all night rides. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA.
19 FRI 9:30 AM C 20-35 mi. LONGFELLOW'S FOR LUNCH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located one block East of Hwy 169 on Excelsior Blvd. We will ride paved trails around Lakes and Mid-Town Greenway on our en route luncheon trek. Herb Schultz, 952-941-45381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
19 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31
19 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073.
19 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
20 SAT 6:45 AM A 60-65 mi. Dunn Early - Mtka. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Route out to Hopkins along the Midtown Greenway, over to Wayzata, Mtka, Excelsior and back to Hopkins. Mapped route for A/B riders if they want to do the route. "A" riders that ride as a group may depart from scheduled route for extra mileage and/or scenery. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058.
20 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 100mi-200k Scenic St Croix Saturday. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Highland Village to St Croix Falls via St Paul, Gateway Trail, Marine. Return through Wisconsin, stopping for food/ice cream in Osceola. Get route sheet and details via email from ride leader. Very low probability of cancellation. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
20 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HarMartian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue North, 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. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net
20 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/27mi BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point goes through Central and Acorn Parks. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com
20 SAT 8:00 AM Randonneur 125 mi. TCBC 200k Brevet. Depart from AmericInn in Apple Valley, corner of Cedare Av and Cty 42. Fall Brevet Season Opener. You have had all summer to get in shape, you should be ready for this challenging cruise through SE Minnesota. Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Zumbrota, Wannamingo and Randolph are highlights of the ride. Randonneur rides are not races, the idea is to complete the distance in a prescribed time. Send an email to Rob Welsh (RGWelsh-at-aol-dot-com) for more information and to register for the ride. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.
20 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 58 mi. Vertical Verve. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake. A new annual tradition that is sure to attract the climber within you. Held only once a year, this ride takes on the best hill climbs in South Washington County. The ride features more than one vertical mile of ascent in its 58 mile course. All the classic hills are there -- the Coulee, River Road and Afton State Park -- plus several hidden gems you may not have experienced, yet. Verve: adjective, active strength of body or mind. (Yeah, you’ll want to bring both). David Haerle, 651-768-7406, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com.
20 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 20-80 mi. Dam Day Bicycle Tour. Depart from Handy Andy Park in Spring Valley, WI. From MN, take I-94 east to exit 24, go right/south 7 miles to Route 29, then left/east 2 miles. Handy Andy Park is on the right, just east of Main St. Tour the beautiful rural roads around Spring Valley during their annual Dam Days celebration. There will be multiple mileage options with rest stops every 20-25 miles. Fuel up on the Burgers! Chicken! Cheese Curds! Do we have to ride? Scott Larson, 612-730-8371.
20 SAT 9:00 AM B 100 mi. Minnesota 150k. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop OVERFLOW parking lot on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, across Texas Ave from Bike Shop. Minnesota celebrated it's 150th anniversary in May 2008, here's your chance to ride a kilometer for each historic year, as we ride great Minnesota Trails & Low-traffic Roads - including Greenway Tr, Summit Ave, State Capital, entire Gateway Tr, White Bear Lk, Shoreview, St Anthony, Stone Arch bridge and Cedar Lake Tr. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com.
20 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 35/40/50/80 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 MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
20 SAT 9:45 AM C 30-45 mi. SATURDAY WOBEGON TRAIL RIDE-ALBANY TO FREEPORT-HOLDINGFORD+MORE. Depart from City Offices/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From Hwy I-94, take exit 147 North onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn Right and continue 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to Freeport and check out Charlie's (caramel rolls and pies) and trek to Holdingford and beyond and seek out an en route lunch/rest stop. Optional evening dining and fun after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
20 SAT 10:00 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 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
20 SAT 2:30 PM B/C 28 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline 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. This cruiser will include the highs & lows of St. Paul and dramatic views of St. Paul and Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers great pre & post ride beverages, snacks and ice cream. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747.
21 SUN 6:00 AM N 6-10 mi. Out of the Darkness. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake Street and West River Road. Ride out early from Dunn Brothers and warm up before we regroup at 6:45 to Car Pool to River Falls, WI for the Autumn Trek. Come ride with us early or just meet at Dunn Brothers at 6:45 to car pool for the Outreach Ride already on the schedule. "A" riders plan to do the 100 mile ride in River Falls. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com Caleb Donaldson.
21 SUN 7:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
21 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. 9/14: Joe Hays 612-987-6868; 9/21: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
21 SUN 7:30 AM Various Options Outreach Ride: 10th Annual Western Wisconsin Autumn Trek. Depart from Hoffman Park, River Falls, Wisconsin. September 21, Sunday. Registration starts at 7:30 AM Hoffman Park, River Falls, Wisconsin. Meet Ride Leader by Registration Table for TCBC check-in between 7:30 and 8:15 AM. 25, 45, 65 and 100 mile options. Well marked routes and trail maps. Sag wagon & Radio Support, Rest Stops. Circle K Apple Festival with Civil War reenactments. Ride must be completed by 3:30 PM. Fees: Individual $25, Tandem $40, Student $15, Family Maximum $50. Brochure and Registration form at: http://www.rivervalleytrails.org/AutumnTrekBrochb08.pdf. Steve O'Rourke, cell: 612-670-3720; email: stevorke-at-hotmail-dot-com.
21 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 40-55 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. A beautiful ride on the west side of town. Eric Feld, Cell - 612-743-4097.
21 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 66 mi. Sunday Morning Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Start the morning off with a nice ride that is not too early, but allows you to get in some miles before the heat of the day arrives. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills tossed in for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Perfect for recovery or just a nice day out for a spin. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863.
21 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 20 - 25mi RED OAK RAMBLE. Depart from Burnsville’s Red Oak Park. Take Hwy 13 to Cliff Road (Cty Rd. 32), turn east on Cliff two blocks to first stop light (River Hills Drive). Turn right on River Hills and go about a quarter mile to Red Oak Park on your right. A ride starting south of the river that will take various routes. We’ll travel paved roads and bikes paths, touring parks, lakes and residential areas. A few hills, but nothing too challenging. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431; Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
21 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
21 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
21 SUN 9:45 AM C 30 mi. SUNDAY WOBEGON TRAIL RIDE-ALBANY TO ST JOSEPH. Depart from City Offices/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From Hwy I-94,take exit 147 North onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn Right and continue 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to St Joseph, have lunch at Bo Diddly and return. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
21 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30-35mi Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us as we meander from Painters Community Park 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 as we begin our transition to fall. Enjoy the morning with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net
21 SUN 1:00 PM B 50-60 mi. Get Outta Town. Depart from the strip mall lot at 109th and Radisson Road NE/CR 52 in Blaine. Note that you will have to travel a short distance to use rest facilities. We are going to head northerly and explore some rural roads. Mary Miller 763-789-7560 BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com.
21 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from Walmart Lot in St. Anthony Village on Silver Lake Rd. Just N of 37th Ave.Co Rd D. Park in lot by Walmart sign by Freedom Station. Pleasant route, some hills, several dining options at end of ride. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com
22 MON 8:30 AM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 IN 1 RIDE #1 LRT EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lake, Kenilworth, Lakes, and LRT East paved trails. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
22 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph average speed. Marina Lim, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-808-5473.
22 MON 11:30 AM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 IN 1 RIDE #2-LRT NORTH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd,one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike LRT North crushed limestone trail to Excelsior, with a rest/lunch stop en route and return. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
22 MON 3:30 PM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 IN 1 RIDE # 3 LRT SOUTH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike LRT South crushed limestone trail to Eden Prairie and return to reminisce at Big 10 in Hopkins after ride. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
22 MON 5:30 PM A/B 21-28 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Fall Edition. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd. A scenic ride around Lake Minnetonka. For fall, it's an AB ride with an earlier start time because the days are getting shorter. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662.
22 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 mapped or a mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. So if you would like to learn to climb up or ride down hills this ride is for you. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
23 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/s block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net
23 TUE 9:15 AM C 15-20 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. We'll have breakfast at Lunds, Minnetonka (Full sized senior entree) and plug in some added miles on paved routes after breakfast. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.
23 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 24 mi. Mike's Route w/o Mike. Depart from Summit Ave. and Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul. This route, AKA Pre-Board Flight, is borrowed with permission from Mike Beadles's mighty collection of bicycle routes. A rest/food stop will be at the Black Bear, Como Pavillion. This is a no drop ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Ed Hassler.
23 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.
23 TUE 3:45 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue; Corner of St Paul Avenue & Dorothea. Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows the original, Granny's Night Out route, similar to Tears, Gears & Fears, but includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
23 TUE 5:00 PM A 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. ** Please note the earlier start time and the new "A" ride level. It's the same great ride, we will just have to ride it faster to beat sundown** Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others. Come join us for the last two opportunities this season for this great hill ride Joe Hays jmhays1 at comcast dot net 612-987-6868.
23 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
23 TUE 6:00 PM N 22-25 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.
24 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-50 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, SE Corner of Dell Rd and West 62nd St Eden Prairie. Various routes, all scenic and wonderful, in the South western suburbs. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com.
24 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. CHASKA DIKES AND NEW SHAKOPEE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Rainbow Foods Parking Lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Hwy 41. We will bike primarly on paved trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a rest/lunch break in Shakopee. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper.
24 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle behind the Dairy Queen at 114th and US169 in Champlin. Park on the street side of the parking lot. Variation of the paved trails and quiet streets of Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brookly Park and Maplegrove. Trail Rideing about 90% of each ride. Midride breaks, some rides have only breaks where bathroom and water is available. Bring snacks if you need them. After ride lunch at Hudy's, or Culver's Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrum 762-427-2909 Burway Swanstrum 762-427-2909.
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; shortcuts available. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.
24 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from the overflow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride, we will rest at ride finish) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
24 WED 5:30 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N--SW corner of Hamline & Hwy 36). Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505).
24 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
24 WED 6:00 PM N 15-20 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Since it is also classified as a "night" ride, working headlights and taillights will be required for all those who ride. Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.
24 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.
24 WED 6:00 PM B 14-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from the overlow parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mileages will be reduced roughly 3 miles per week due to sunset times, also note that there will not be a rest stop on the actual ride itself in order to finish the ride by sunset time Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
25 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village Trailnead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the Red Wing trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls and back. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. Lunch during or after ride is optional. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. This will be the last TOTC ride of the year! Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
25 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: AND POINTS NORTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will pass by Lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loop around White Bear Lake. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.
25 THU 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. TOUR de LAKE MINNETONKA FALL COLOR TOUR. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of Hwy 494 on Minnetonka Blvd at Wilston Road. Park in rear by ice skating arena. We will bike on paved roads and LRT (packed limestone) trail. Route is scenic and there will be a rest stop at Norenberg Gardens. Lunch stop will be at Maggie's in Wayzata. Bring a lunch or purchase something at Maggie's. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
25 THU 5:00 PM A/B 26/32 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. September 18 and 25 rides will use the 26-mile option. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.
25 THU 5:30 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPART TIME! A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.
25 THU 6:00 PM B 15-25 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. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 & Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
25 THU 6:00 PM N 25 mi. Thursdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, St. Paul, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd. Use north lot (facing Hartford). Join us as we travel to different destinations from St. Paul's beautiful Highland Park neighborhood. Front and rear lights required on all night rides. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA.
26 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Join this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with a rest stop at The General Store. Shorter distances available. 100 mile option to Osceola with an earlier start time may be added by request. Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/1,8/22,9/5,9/19,10/3,10/24; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/8,9/12,10/10; Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/15, 9/26, 10/17; Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/29, 10/31
26 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. LONE SPUR LOOP. Depart from Strip Mall parking lot at 11032 Cedar Lake Rd (next to Lone Spur Grill). Located two blocks east of Cedar Lake Rd/Hopkins Crossroad intersection. We'll bike paved bike route roads. This route includes some hills. Our rest stop is Minnetonka City Hall and lunch stop is at Lone Spur Grill (Tex-Mex Cooking served with Southwestern Hospitality.) Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
26 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so miles Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann 612-251-4400 Jon Koser (9/5) 952-210-1124 Steve Sorenson (9/12) 763-229-9073.
26 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Please bring your lights along. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
27 SAT 7:00 AM A 65-85 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E Lake St/W river Rd. Mapless Group A ride. Routes change pretty much every week. Please be prepared for route changes, a brisk pace, and a willingness to socialise. caleb donaldson 6129902646 calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com.
27 SAT 7:15 AM A/B 52-64-84 mi. Coon Rapids River Ride Revised. Depart from Eriks Bike Shope 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Mileage may vary a little due to some road construction on the return. Jeff Hofstede 763-516-2150 jeff_hofstede-at-yahoo-dot-com.
27 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HarMartian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue North, 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. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net
27 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from NEW DEPARTURE LOCATION: Holiday Station/Subway at Highway 13 & 35E in Mendota. Do not park in Holiday parking lot. Park in commercial lot adjacent to and south of Holiday store. Ride through WSP, SSP river trail, IGH/Eagan to Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry and return through Eagan. Long option to Northfield. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
27 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30mi BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and take a break at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. An optional loop from the starting point goes through Central and Acorn Parks. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.
27 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. THE BELGIAN WAFFLE RIDE. Depart from Harriet Island Parking Lot, St Paul. We will explore adjacent envirions. Optional stop after ride to socalize at Grumpy Steve's Coffeeshop for their speciality, delicious Belgian Waffles. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Ambassador: Tom Stranc, 651-994-6747; Co Leader Open.
27 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 37-70mi. Fall Colors on Munger Trail. Depart from Hinckley (70 miles) or Moose Lake (37 miles) -- call for details. This is the first day of a two-day ride, up to Duluth and back on the beautiful Willard Mungar Trail. Make your own reservations for Saturday night at the Willard Munger Inn in Duluth: http://www.mungerinn-dot-com/ There are two starting points: start at Hinckley at 9:00 AM (70 miles to Duluth, must be self-sufficient) or Moose Lake at noon (37 miles to Duluth). We'll amble up the trail and enjoy the fall colors. In the evening, we'll have a surprise 55th birthday party for Pete ("The Hammer") Hall. Call Avis regarding luggage transport. Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421 Pete ("The Hammer") Hall (612) 889-1361 Ed Hassler Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447.
27 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 60 or 72 mi. Henderson Ho'Down (formerly Wild Wild Wild West). Depart from Firemans Park, NW corner of Hwy 41 and Hwy 212 (old 212 down hill). Enjoy a wonderfull ride down to Henderson and back on Scenic Hyw 6 and many other fabulous roads along the Minnesota river valley, and finish with a great 4 mile trail ride from Shakopee to Chaska. See why Jeff Johnson of the (Salteen review) says best tour style ride he's done all yr. So come on down and meet self proclaimed presumptive new ride leader of the yr Tony the Gasman and find out he can't say enough good things about himself. Tony Abelson (952)949 3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com.
27 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55/75 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "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.
27 SAT 10:00 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 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
27 SAT 10:30 AM C 23-35mi A Fall Saturday on the Gateway. Depart from Burger King at HWY 120/Century Avenue and HWY 36 in North St. Paul. Please park in the rear parking lot. Ride with your biking buddies on this first autumn Saturday on the scenic Gateway Trail. There will be an optional 10 mile loop for those that wish for extra miles as the biking season begins to wind down. There will be an optional lunch break at Burger King after the ride. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0054, rocky07-at-att-dot-net
27 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center. Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Park in the South East end of the parking lot. Enjoy a ride with your friends, on the quiet roads out to Loretto. Rest stop at the Retro Cafe. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder, 612-285-1946.
27 SAT 6:30 PM N 19-24 mi. Saturday Night to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park on the Cedar Lake Trail/Kennilworth Trail & Midtown Greenway Trail. Come out and have an evening of fun with your biking buddies at TCBC. Since this is a night ride, every rider must have functional head and tail lights. No Exceptions. Feel free to decorate your bike with lights and lets have fun. Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0042, Judy Kallestad, 651-731-3875.
28 SUN 7:00 AM A 65-85 mi. Dunn Leaders Choice. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee E Lake and W River Rd/Mpls. Mapless Group A ride. Routes change pretty much every week. Please be prepared for route changes, a brisk pace, and a willingness to socialise. caleb donaldson 6129902646 calebandmichelle-at-msn-dot-com.
28 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 33/38, 66/76 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. Follows original, Granny's Night Out, route. Similar to Tears, Gears & Fears with the addition of the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
28 SUN 7:15 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
28 SUN 7:15 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.
28 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 40-55 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. A beautiful ride on the west side of town. Eric Feld, Cell - 612-743-4097.
28 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. RED OAK RAMBLE. Depart from Burnsville’s Red Oak Park. Take Hwy 13 to Cliff Road (Cty Rd. 32), turn east on Cliff two blocks to first stop light (River Hills Drive). Turn right on River Hills and go about a quarter mile to Red Oak Park on your right. A ride starting south of the river that will take various routes. We’ll travel paved roads and bikes paths, touring parks, lakes and residential areas. A few hills, but nothing too challenging. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431; Mobile phone at ride: 612-840-2534.
28 SUN 9:00 AM C 22/44 mi. Gateway Social C Ride. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. until we meet; I remain your most humble und obedient servant. Augie "aka The Gus Meister" Muller Jr. fon 651-770-5065.
28 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 37-70 mi. Fall Colors on Munger Trail: Return Trip. Depart from The Willard Munger Inn in Duluth. This is the second day of a two-day ride, riding south from Duluth on the beautiful Willard Mungar Trail. We'll see more fall colors, and recover from Pete's birthday party the night before. Return to your car in Hinckley (70 miles) or Moose Lake (37 miles). See Saturday's ride description for more details. Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421 Pete ("The Hammer") Hall (612) 889-1361 Ed Hassler Paul Huntington (651)330-6785 or (651)343-7447.
28 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.
28 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30-35mi Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us as we meander from Painters Community Park 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 as we begin our transition to fall. Enjoy the morning with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net
28 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 60 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. Shorter options available, and more difficult sections can be added too. 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.
28 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Vermillion Catillion. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Schultz Beach and Visitor Center Entrance. 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, 55123. A/B 36mi Vermillion Catillion. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Schultz Beach and Visitor Center Entrance. Ride from Eagan to Vermillion and back. This is a gently rolling 36 mile ride in the country. Lebanon Hills Park is located at 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, 55123. Self-sufficient B rides welcome. Two miles east of Pilot Knob Road and 1 mile west of County Road 3. Stan Mickelsen 651-283-3310 and Barbara Landis 651-688-9611. Stan Mickelsen 651-283-3310 and Barbara Landis 651-688-9611.
28 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.
28 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from Walmart Lot in St. Anthony Village on Silver Lake Rd. Just N of 37th Ave.Co Rd D. Park in lot by Walmart sign by Freedom Station. Pleasant route, some hills, seveal dining options at end of ride. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com
29 MON 10:00 AM B/C 26 mi. Take it to the Bank. Depart from Anchor Bank I-94 and Snelling. 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. This is a no drop ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Ed Hassler.
29 MON 10:15 AM C 25-35 mi. BALD EAGLE LAKE AND MORE. Depart from Kowalski's Parking Lot (NE Corner), Hwy 61 & White Bear Ave/Hoffman Rd. We'll bike around Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes and onto the Gateway Trail. Rest stops along the way and lunch at end of ride at LA DE Da Bistro after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
29 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph average speed. Marina Lim, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-808-5473.
29 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 mapped or a mapless route week to week. However, NO rider will be DROPPED. So if you would like to learn to climb up or ride down hills this ride is for you. There will be a rest stop. Please bring your lights too. Pete Hall (612-889-1361) and Pam Engebretson.
29 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. Sights of the Heights. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. Watch the setting sun as we explore parts of northern Dakota County and Fort Snelling Park on this early autumn Night Ride. The route will use a mix of trails and roads. Front and rear lights are required and the group must stay together. Cross or mountain bikes are recommended on night rides to provide a more stable ride and to minimize the chances for flats. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131.
30 TUE 9:00 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway trail, a very cool, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic washinton county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leader chooses which extentions to ride. Good maps are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/s block to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net
30 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 26 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. This is a no drop ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Ed Hassler.
30 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.
30 TUE 10:15 AM C 20-30mi MEANDER THE BURBS. Depart from Shady Oak Center (by Woody's Grille). From Hwy 62 & Shady Oak Pkwy intersection, go South to City West Pkwy, turn left (East) then right into Strip Mall parking lot. We will park near Woody's Grille. We'll bike city roads and bike trails including a section of LRT (packed limestone) as we traverse through parts of Minnetonka, Edina, Bloomington and Eden Prairie. We will have a coffee house rest stop and an optional lunch at finish of ride at Woody's Grille. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.
30 TUE 3:45 PM A/B 33/38 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue; Corner of St Paul Avenue & Dorothea. Enter from Dorothea. Parking on Dorothea or driveway. Follows the original, Granny's Night Out route, similar to Tears, Gears & Fears, but includes the Davern hill. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.
30 TUE 5:00 PM A 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. ** Please note the earlier start time and the new "A" ride level. It's the same great ride, we will just have to ride it faster to beat sundown** Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others. Come join us for the last two opportunities this season for this great hill ride Joe Hays jmhays1 at comcast dot net 612-987-6868.
30 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
30 TUE 6:00 PM N 22-25 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.
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