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September 2009
1 TUE 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. BREAKFAST AT LUNDS, MINNETONKA (11400 HWY 7). Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot at Excelsior Blvd, 1 block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike to breakfast at Lunds, Minnetonka and plug in some ride miles after. Should be at Lunds by 10:00 am for breakfast only. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. John Avoles, 651-437-3974. 1 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 1 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 1 TUE 5:30 PM B 18-25 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at tha SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 1 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 1 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. ***(Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens) Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. The Acapulco Ride certainly attracts some faster pace riders, however, we draw an even larger group that tends to stay together at a much more relaxed A/B pace. The shorter routes offer the same flats with fewer climbs. If you've been hesitant to give this ride a try, by all means, check it out!!! Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 1 TUE 5:45 PM A 27-32 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 2 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. RIDE TO ANTIQUITY ROSE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd and Hwy 169. We will bike on LRT packed limestone trail to Excelsior, lunch at Antiquity Rose and return. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 2 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. John Ford 763-566-0908. 2 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40 - 65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 canceled, 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. 2 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville). Park at west end of lot. Ride around the lakes and parks of the northeast metro. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Dinner at the Macaroni Grill. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 2 WED 6:00 PM B Varies as to sunset Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This weekly regular is certainly not routine. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Check the web schedule for the last minute details of this ride that touts a new and different route each Wednesday! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 2 WED 6:00 PM Night-C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Front and rear lights required. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 3 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. For the 72 miles, we'll add a round trip to Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 3 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River and Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 3 THU 11:00 AM C 20-25 mi. BUON GIORNO ITALIA OUT AND BACK. Depart from Buon Giorn Italia parking lot (651-905-1080) at 981 Sibley Memorial Hwy (Lillydale, 55118}. One block SW off Hwy I-35E (exit 102). We will have a social ride on a select route out and back and have lunch at Buon Giorno Italia after ride. (this is a fun eatery featuring Italian fare including a great pasta bar). Lunch only if ride is scratched (at 11:30 am.). Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 3 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. 3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-28 mi. The Northeaster and others. Depart from Northeast corner of the Cub Food Parking Lot. 3930 Silver Lake Road NE, St. Anthony Village. Different routes that go north, east, west and south. Some with nice lengths of country roads, other more urban. May encounter a trail or two. Scout some routes for future night rides. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com and Dan Miller, 612.789.8876. 3 THU 6:00 PM A/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 Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 4 FRI 8:45 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 Isles, Calhoun, Harriet and LRT-East. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Don Picard, 952-894-3411; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Cell Phone at Ride; Herb, 952-334-5382; Don, 612-840-2534; John, 715-379-1074. 4 FRI 9:30 AM C 27-45 mi. Gateway, It's the Law. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue Maplewood MN 55109. Park at the South end of the parking lot. Water and rest rooms available at the Community Center. We will start out on the beautiful Gateway trail and finish off with some really nice Washington County roads. Afterwards, we will eat at one of the fine eateries near the ride start (Noodles and Company comes to mind). Happy Trails!. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 4 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 4 FRI 10:30 AM A/B 30-40 mi. A FRIDAY RIDE. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A route designed for B/C riders with a couple of paved trails included. Rest stop between miles 10 and 15. Leaders will ride at 12 mph average speed. Kristine Poelzer (651)633-1127 Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 FRI 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 Trail (packed limestone) to Excelsior for rest/lunch stop en route and return. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Don Picard 952-894-3411; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Cell Phone at Ride: Herb, 952-334-5382; Don 612-840-2534; John, 715-379-1074. 4 FRI 3:30 PM B/C 15-25 mi. 3 IN 1 RIDE # 3 LRT EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block East of Hwy 169. We'll bike LRT-East, Lakes Calhoun, Harriet, Isles, Kenilworth, Cedar, and Hutchinson Spur. We will have our dining stop after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Don Picard, 952-894-3411; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Cell Phone at Ride: Herb, 952-334-5382; Don, 612-840-2534; John, 715-379-1074. 4 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk - Special. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. We will all go together to Kramarczuk's on east Hennepin to listen to a Czech blue's band and eat sausage. Please bring your lights. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 5 SAT 8:15 AM A/B about 15 each way Ride to the All Club Ride. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Group ride to the All Club Ride. Ride the route you want and then when you finish hang out and visit or head back. The group will not regroup for the ride back. A map will be available for the return trip. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 5 SAT 9:30 AM 29/48/63 mi. ALL-CLUB RIDE. Depart from Snail Lake Picnic Pavilion on Snail Lake Blvd. in Shoreview. From 694 go north on Victoria and east on Snail Lake Blvd. TCBC’s summer-ending event. This ride offers three distances for all levels of riders. Ride briefing starts at 9:30, but it's best to come at least a half hour early due to expected large crowd (over 140 in nice weather). Picnic pavilion has bathrooms and water and is reserved for TCBC; riders welcome to picnic after the ride. See article about ride in the September issue of TCBC News. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917, news-at-biketcbc-dot-org, and Pete Hawkins, 763-786-3792, pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com. 6 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. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and cue sheets provided. Charlie Caswell 763-242-4562. 6 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 cue sheets provided. Charlie Caswell 763-242-4562. 6 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 6 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52, 76, or 125 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. View main routes on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. I've added an extra 50 mile option totaling 125 miles and 9,700 ft of climbing. The extra loop goes from Esdaile to Maiden Rock to Plum City back to Esdaile then back on the main route. The 76 mile route has 5,500 feet of climbing. The 52 mile option is flatter but still has climbs. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check emails frequently so feel free to email. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 6 SUN 9:30 AM B 31 or 44 mi. Scenic South Washington Byways. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit I 494 at Lake Road. Go southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road, left (east) on Courtly Road to Ojibway Park Drive, right (south) on Ojibway Park Drive. If lot is full, use adjacent high school lot. Scenic with some big hills. Lightly traveled rural back roads of Afton, Grey Cloud Island and Cottage Grove; trail through Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. Tom Melcher; 651-353-3372; tom dot melcher1 at comcast dot net. 6 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 6 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us on Sunday mornings as we ride out to Hopkins using the beautiful trail system, going completely around Lake of the Isles, possibly downtown MSP before returning to Painter's Park. Enjoy the outdoors in late summer and early fall with your "biking buddies". Happy Trails!. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 6 SUN 11:00 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 stop along the way and optional lunch stop at end of ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open. 6 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. John Ford 763-566-0908. 6 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Athony Walmart, on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999. 7 MON 7:30 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Labor Day Special. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics and wind direction on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 7 MON 9:00 AM B/C 28-38 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Corner Bunker Lake Blvd & CR 47 Near Dunn Bros Coffee. A pleasant loop ride to a rest stop in a little-known town called Nowthen on country roads passing farms, horses & hawks, with a few gentle hills. Rain will cancel. Directions to ridestart from the South:- N on 169, Pass Hwy 10, watch on L about 1 mi after Anoka Co. Fairgrounds. John Ford 763-566-0908 home. 7 MON 9:30 AM B/C 30-50 mi. All Aboard for North Branch. Depart from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot, 220 North Lake Street, HWY 61 in downtown Forest Lake. From HWY I-35, exit 131 to Forest Lake and turn left on HWY 61 to City Hall, park in rear lot. We will labor on the Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie paved rail road bed trail to North Branch where we will have a rest break, making our way to Hugo for a lunch stop at Subway before returning to the start in Forest Lake. This is a mapless ride traversing the entire length of this beautiful trail. What a better way to spend the last holiday of summer than on your bike with your biking buddies. Happy Trails!. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 7 MON 10:00 AM A/B 44 mi. Biking to Bluegrass. Depart from Indian Mounds Park, St Paul - Mounds Boulevard & Earl St. This ride follows city streets and bike trails, offering scenic views of the Mississippi River, south Minneapolis lakes, and the skylines of the twin cities. We'll stop at the Birchwood Cafe for lunch, and at the Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival in Minnehaha Park on the way back. Bring bike lock if you plan to stop at festival. Leaders will ride at a B pace; self-sufficient B riders most welcome. Tom Melcher, trmelcher1 at comcast dot net, 651-353-3372; Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn-dot-edu, 651-731-3875. 7 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville. Get your week off to a fine start with this long running ride that goes around Bald Eagle Lake with a coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185. 7 MON 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. GREAT RIVER MEANDER LABOR DAY RIDE. Depart from Moose Country Restaurant parking lot at 857 Hwy 13, Lilydale 651-451-0160; www.moose-country-dot-com. From Hwy 35E exit 102 onto Sibley Memorial Hwy NE one block to 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 en route rest stop and optional luncheon at Moose Country Restaurant after ride. (Great entrees, wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, pasta) If you are unable to make ride, come join us for luncheon around 1.30 pm. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Cell, 612-840-2534; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 7 MON 11:00 AM A/B 43 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Bike ride in the country with quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 7 MON 5:45 PM B 21-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). Note the earlier time. A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. This ride attracts some fast riders but true B riders are encouraged to attend. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 8 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 8 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 8 TUE 10:00 AM C 28 mi. New Dakota Rail Regional Trail. Depart from Wayzata depot parking lot. From Hwy 494 go west on Hwy 12 to Central Ave. Turn left to Wayzata Blvd. Turn right to Broadway Ave. Turn left to Lake Street Turn right to Grove Lane. Turn left, cross tracks, parking lot is on right. We will bike from Wayzata to St. Bonifacius and have rest/lunch at Mackenthun’s and return. Leaders Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608. Cell at ride 952-412-5654, Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381 8 TUE 5:30 PM A 27-32 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 8 TUE 5:30 PM B 18-25 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at tha SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 8 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 8 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. ***(Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens) Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. The Acapulco Ride certainly attracts some faster pace riders, however, we draw an even larger group that tends to stay together at a much more relaxed A/B pace. The shorter routes offer the same flats with fewer climbs. If you've been hesitant to give this ride a try, by all means, check it out!!! Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 8 TUE 7:00 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505) 9 WED 10:00 AM C 30-35 mi. MUNSINGER GARDENS TOUR. Depart from Little Dukes Gas Station/Coburn's Grocery parking lot in Clearwater, MN. From Hwy I-94 (towards St Cloud) exit 178 at Clearwater, then right onto Hwy 24 for .2 miles, then left onto Smith St. and into Little Dukes Gas Station\Coburn's parking lot. We'll bike paved county roads and paved trails to Munsinger Gardens for our tour and have lunch at Ace Bar\Restaurant and return. Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phones At Ride Duane, 952-412-5654; Herb, 952-334-5382. Ambassador: Gary Ask. 9 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary and Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 9 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40 - 65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 canceled, 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. 9 WED 4:30 PM A/B 13 mi. STRETCH-N-PEAL. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 5:30 PM SLP'ING OUT ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 9 WED 5:30 PM B 17-21 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. Distances will be properly diminished every week for earlier and earlier sunsets. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 9 WED 6:00 PM Night-C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Front and rear lights required. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 9 WED 6:00 PM B Varies as to sunset Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This weekly regular is certainly not routine. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Check the web schedule for the last minute details of this ride that touts a new and different route each Wednesday! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 9 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville.) Park at west end of lot. Ride around the lakes and parks of the northeast metro. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 10 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. For the 72 miles, we'll add a round trip to Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 10 THU 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. 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. 10 THU 1:00 PM B 30-35 mi. Bon Jeudi Cyclistes!. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Ave. S. in SW Minneapolis. Take Thursday afternoon off and ride instead. A variety of interesting routes in the SW metro area. Severe weather or disasters (natural or otherwise) will cancel the ride. French pastries welcome at the ride start or end. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 10 THU 6:00 PM A/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 Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 10 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. 10 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 11 FRI 9:30 AM C 24-30 mi. Apple Pie Ride. Depart from Back parking lot, YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave., Burnsville. Ride the paved trails through suburbia and parks in Apple Valley, Farmington, Lakeville, and Burnsville. After the ride Barb Davis has graciously offered to provide beverages, chili, bread sticks, salad, and apple pie a la mode to riders. If you plan to attend, please call (952-953-6915) or email Barb (barbara.davis-at-comcast-dot-net) by Wed 9 Sept so she can plan for food. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 11 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 11 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A route designed for B/C riders with a couple of paved trails included. Rest stop between miles 10 and 15. Leaders will ride at 12 mph average speed. Kristine Poelzer (651)633-1127 Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 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 the rest stop at Espresso Lane in Baileys Harbor. Self-supporting B riders welcomed. Nancy Selz 612-285-7895. 11 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. Please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861). 12 SAT 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 12 SAT 7:00 AM 10/30/45/60/100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Jesse James Bike Tour. Depart from Front of Northfield Middle School, Northfield, MN (2200 Division Street South - Highway 246). Scenic countryside ride from Northfield. 100 mile option includes the Sogn Valley, Nerstrand, and the lakes region west of Faribault. Register for Jesse James Bike Tour (http://www.jessejamesbiketour-dot-org/) Wear a TCBC jersey if you have one. No TCBC insurance. Ride leader plans to do 100 mile ride at a B pace. Meet at 6:45 AM for ride briefing. Tom Melcher, 651-353-3372, trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 12 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to feature at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get up and ride, then get on with your day. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 12 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 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 Lake Como. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 12 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Pardon My French. Depart from Pardon My French bistro, Thomas Lake Center, 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan. An easy ride, with a few hills, as we explore roads and trails in Northern Dakota county. Followed by the best French desserts south of the river -- and maybe in the whole Twin Cities -- at Pardon My French bistro. Don Picard, (612) 840-2534; donbike-at-mac-dot-com 12 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 35-65 mi. TIP OF THE DOOR or WHITEFISH DUNES. Depart from Lull-Abi Inn of Egg Harbor, WI. Another warmup for Sunday's Door County Century. This ride explores the northern or southern end of the peninsula. Route determined by weather and/or rider request. Self-supporting B riders welcomed. Tony Abelson 612-201-5545. 12 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 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 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. 12 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 25 mi. Elm Creek Ride. Depart from Holiday gas station at 109th Ave. N.+Douglas Dr. in Champlin. From Hwy 694, take Hwy 252 north 3.4 mi to Hwy 610, west for 3 mi, north on Zane Ave.N./CR 14 for 1.6 mi which turns into Douglas Drive. Holiday on rt. Enjoy exploring the north-woods feel of the flat terrain of the North Hennepin Corridor Trail and the rolling hills of Elm Creek Park. Optional lunch afterwards at 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com. 12 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Sat Morning Social Lunch Ride. Depart from the South side of Summit Ave where it intersect with Mississippi River Blvd in St Paul. We will have a leisurely social ride. Afterwards there will be an optional lunch at a affordable interesting restaurant. Tom Stranc 651-994-6747; Herb Schultz, 952-941-5381; Cell phone at ride 952-334-5382. 12 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 SUN 6:45 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 13 SUN 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 13 SUN 7:30 AM 15, 30, or 45 mi. St. Paul Classic. Depart from The corner of Summit and Cretin in St. Paul. The 15th Annual St. Paul Classic is a one day ride benefitting the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. TCBC will be again providing helmet fittings at the ride start. Please contact Laurie Holm (612) 363-6165 if you would like to help with helmet fittings or answering questions at the TCBC booth. The sign up sheet for TCBC miles will be at the booth at the ride start and will be available before and after the ride. Further ride details (including registration costs) available at http://www.bikeclassic-dot-org/ Laurie Holm (612) 363-6165. 13 SUN 7:30 AM 30, 64, 75, 100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: DOOR COUNTY CENTURY. Depart from Sevastopol School in the town of Institute, 10 mi N of Sturgeon Bay. Ride briefing by the registration area. All riders must be members and registered for the ride to receive mileage credit. Wear a TCBC jersey. No TCBC insurance. REGISTRATION Deadlines: $35 by May 31st, $40 by July 30, $50 by August 31st, $55 weekend of ride. Register online at www.doorcountycentury-dot-com or by mail, downloading the form. Fee includes ride map, rest stop refreshments, and post-ride spaghetti dinner. Shirts and Sunday breakfast may be ordered as extras. Pick up packet on Saturday 3-8 PM at the school plus check out local bike shop expo in the gym. Questions? Contact Katie Angle katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net or 763-208-3595. More info on Overnight Trips page Tony Abelson 612-201-5545. 13 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52, 76, 125 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. View main routes on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. I've added an extra 50 mile option totaling 125 miles and 9,500 ft of up. This loop goes from Esdaile to Maiden Rock to Plum City back to Esdaile then back on the main route. The 76 miler has 5,500 feet of climbing. The 52 mile option is flatter but still has climbs. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in 1/2 mile. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check emails frequently so feel free to email. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 13 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go right, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We didn't see much at all of this ride last year, so Tony & I thought we should resurrect it for this season. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This ride will run on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from May through September. Tom Lenzmeier 651-734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 13 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 66 mi. Sunday Morning Spin. Depart from Roseville Professional Building, 2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville. Start the morning off with a nice ride that is not too early, but allows you to get in some miles and still have the afternoon for other things. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills to for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Perfect for recovery or just a nice day out for a spin. Many new paved roads on the route make for a nice smooth ride. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863. 13 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us on Sunday mornings as we ride out to Hopkins using the beautiful trail system, going completely around Lake of the Isles, possibly downtown MSP before returning to Painter's Park. Enjoy the outdoors in late summer and early fall with your "biking buddies". Happy Trails! Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 13 SUN 11:00 AM MB 10/20/24 mi. Fat Tire Tour - Lebanon Hills. Depart from Lebanon Hills, 860 Cliff Road Eagan MN 55123. TCBC Fat Tire Tour – Lebanon Hills. Lebanon Hills is one of the can’t miss mountain bike trails in the Twin Cities. With a full range of trails from mild to wild, Lebanon will have something for everyone. The first lap will consist of the warm up loop and a lap around the intermediate trail (dream/Joey) meeting back at the trail head. The second lap will consist of the intermediate trail and a trip through the X and XX loops! Riders not wishing to do the expert loop can continue on the intermediate trail and meet us back at the trail head on the second lap. Total ride distance of 10, 20 or 24 miles. This a no drop ride open to riders of all abilities familiar with mountain biking. **This ride will be canceled if it is raining or the trails are wet, call if in question** Josh Kleve 612-481-4081 joshua.kleve-at-gmail-dot-com. 13 SUN 1:30 PM C 15-20 mi. A TASTE OF GREECE. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "overflow parking lot", 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy. We'll bike to the Minneapolis Greek Festival (Live Greek Bands, chicken & lamb dinners, raffle and Pastry Bake Sale). Bring an empty stomach, some money, dancing shoes a bike lock and a carry pack for any pastry you buy to take home. Expect to spend some time at the festival. If you would rather meet us there (St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave South,(Mpls) with bike or other conveyance feel free to join in the fun. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 13 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball fields). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com; cell at ride: 612-581-9915. 14 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE for the next TCBC issue. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 14 MON 9:00 AM B/C 28-38 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Corner Bunker Lake Blvd & CR 47 Near Dunn Bros Coffee. A pleasant loop ride to a rest stop in a little-known town called Nowthen on country roads passing farms, horses & hawks, with a few gentle hills. Rain will cancel. Directions to ridestart from the South:- N on 169, Pass Hwy 10, watch on L about 1 mi after Anoka Co. Fairgrounds. John Ford 763-566-0908 home. 14 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville. Get your week off to a fine start with this long running ride that goes around Bald Eagle Lake with a coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185. 14 MON 1:00 PM C 25-30 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd and Hwy 169. We will bike on paved trails around Lakes and Minnehaha Creek with rest\lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 14 MON 5:30 PM A/B 25 mi. Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Highway 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131. 14 MON 5:45 PM B 21-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). Note the earlier time. A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. This ride attracts some fast riders but true B riders are encouraged to attend. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 15 TUE 9:00 AM C 26-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE.. Depart from Maplewood Community Center at 2100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Please do park in the middle of that large parking lot. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. 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. Water & Restrooms are available in the Maplewood Community Center as well at the end of the trial. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065 15 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 15 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 15 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 24 mi. Soup's On. Depart from Wabun Picnic Area, Minnehaha Park, located between Minnesota Veteran's Home and Godfrey Parkway just south of 46th Ave S. The route will go to Camp Coldwater Spring, then follow side streets through St. Paul to Eddington's at Har Mar Mall for soup. Salad and sandwiches are also available. Feel free to brown bag it, too. If you have weather or cancellation concerns, please call a leader at 952-456-9260 or 651-216-8690 before coming to ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690. 15 TUE 10:00 AM C 28 mi. Fish Lake Park to Elm Creek Park Reserve. Depart from Parking lot at Pavilion at the Fish Lake Regional Park. From Hwy 494 take the Bass Lake Road exit, # 26. Turn left on Bass Lake Road (CR 10) for 1.4 miles and turn right into Fish Lake Regional Park. Drive .5 miles to parking lot by the pavilion. We will bike from Fish Lake Park on Three Rivers Park Paved Trails to Elm Creek Park Reserve with a rest/lunch stop at Culvers in Maple Grove. Leader Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608. Cell at ride 952-412-5654, Co-Leader Herb Schultz 952-941-4381. 15 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Cyclotherapy Ride. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Leave work a little early and join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 15 TUE 5:15 PM A 27-32 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 15 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 15 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. ***(Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens) Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. The Acapulco Ride certainly attracts some faster pace riders, however, we draw an even larger group that tends to stay together at a much more relaxed A/B pace. The shorter routes offer the same flats with fewer climbs. If you've been hesitant to give this ride a try, by all means, check it out!!! Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 15 TUE 5:30 PM B 18-25 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at tha SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 16 WED 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Owatonna and Surrounding Area. Depart from J.C. Park, Owatonna. South on I-35W to exit 40. East on Hwy 14/218 approx. 2.3 miles to Steele County 48. Turn left to go North approx. 2 miles to J.C. park on right. We will ride in Owatonna farm country on rural roads to view growing corn and bean crops. Also on the route are several wind generators owned by local farmers. Lunch optional after the ride. Ambassador: Lawerence Flater (507) 451-6501. Leaders Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608 and Herb Schultz (952) 941-4381. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 16 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary and Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 16 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40 - 65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 canceled, 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. 16 WED 4:30 PM A/B 13 mi. STRETCH-N-PEAL. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 5:30 PM SLP'ING OUT ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 16 WED 5:30 PM B 17-21 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. Distances will be properly diminished every week for earlier and earlier sunsets. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 16 WED 5:45 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville.) Park at west end of lot. Ride around the lakes and parks of the northeast metro. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 16 WED 6:00 PM B Varies as to sunset Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This weekly regular is certainly not routine. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Check the web schedule for the last minute details of this ride that touts a new and different route each Wednesday! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 16 WED 6:00 PM Night-C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Front and rear lights required. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 17 THU 8:30 AM B 100 mi. Century on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). The World’s Easiest Century. We’ll ride 100 miles on the Cannon River Valley and Hay Creek trails. You’ll pass your car three times during the Century, so you can refresh, change clothes (or bail out if you have to). Refreshments provided to keep you fueled. Dinner afterwards at the beautiful Wiederholtz restaurant in Miesville. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 17 THU 9:30 AM B/C 25 mi. Ride from Paul's House. Depart from 119 Pratt St., Minneapolis. Minnehaha Parkway, Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail to downtown, LRT, Greenway, West River Parkway and Mennehaha Creek Trail back to Pratt St. Lunch at Paul's house after the ride. Directions to ride start: Off west bound (north side of creek) Minnehaha Parkway between Lyndale and Nicollet. From Nicollet go west on 52nd St. to Belmont, left on Belmont to Minnehaha Parkway, right on the Parkway to Pratt (one block), right on Pratt. Paul Frenz 612-823-5998, cell 612-423-1487. 17 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 17 THU 1:00 PM B 30-35 mi. Bon Jeudi Cyclistes!. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Ave. S. in SW Minneapolis. Take Thursday afternoon off and ride instead. A variety of interesting routes in the SW metro area. Severe weather or disasters (natural or otherwise) will cancel the ride. French pastries welcome at the ride start or end. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 17 THU 5:15 PM A/B 25 mi. Autumn Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 at Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131. 17 THU 6:00 PM A/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 Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 17 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. 17 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 18 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 18 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 20 mi. ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND/LANESBORO TO PRESTON (RIDE TO RIDE). Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head in downtown Lanesboro. We'll trek to Preston to join the Preston to Harmony "C" group and continue on their ride to Harmony. Distance from Lanesboro to Preston is 10 mi one way and 20 mi round trip. Distance from Preston to Harmony is 12 mi one way or 25 mi round trip (45 mi total). Facilities are available in Preston and Harmony. Optional dinner, theater and fun venues available after ride. John Avoles, 651-437-3974. Co Leader Open. 18 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A route designed for B/C riders with a couple of paved trails included. Rest stop between miles 10 and 15. Leaders will ride at 12 mph average speed. Kristine Poelzer (651)633-1127 Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 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 allow time to have lunch before the ride.The trail is paved and has its share of hills that will help you enjoy the scenic journey to Harmony. We break at Harmony for refreshments and return. We'll be joined at start of ride in Preston by a "Ride to Ride" B/C group coming to ride from Lanesboro. Optional dinner, theater and other fun events after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381;C ell Phone at Ride, 952-334-5382. 18 FRI 5:15 PM A/B 26 mi. Mississippi Choo Chew. Depart from Mendota Plaza located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. We'll circle the Mississippi River with many scenic views of the waterway. See how many trains and barges you can spot along the way. The route will include a few unique trails. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to chew on some food at a nearby restaurant. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. 18 FRI 6:00 PM B/C Aprox 15 mi. Java Train Express. Depart from Java Train Cafe 1341 Pascal St North, St Paul 55108. Between the State Fair and Como Zoo just off of Midway Parkway. If you don't care for night rides, but your not ready to give up your evening riding either, come on out. We start riding at 6 p.m. SHARP in order to be in by dusk (but bring you light just in case you have mechanical problems). This will be a SOCIAL map-less ride (Social emphasis, but for those with riding experience - generally intermediate pace). Plan to stick with the group, bring your heavy bike if you need to! Stay afterwards for pizza, sandwich, Izzy Ice Cream or just a cup of coffee, and of course more socializing! Susie Anderson 651-253-4307 susieq1216-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 375 mi. 600k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn/Old Chicago parking lot on the NE corner of Cedar Ave (Cty 23) and Cty 42 in Apple Valley. This is the fourth and final brevet in the TCBC Super Randonneur Series. Finish your Super Randonneur year with a beautiful early fall cruise to Decorah, Iowa, and back, with checkpoints in Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Plainview and Rushford. Roads are low traffic and safe. Riders have 40 hours to complete the 375 mile course. A rest/sleep stop is available. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Email RGWelsh-at-aol-dot-com to preregister. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 19 SAT 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 19 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to feature at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get up and ride, then get on with your day. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 19 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/29 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 19 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 20-80 mi. Spring Valley WI Dam Days 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 Pie and Ice Cream! Burgers! Chicken! Cheese Curds! Do we have to ride? Multiple mileage offerings with rest stops every 20 miles or so. Scott Larson, 612-730-8371. 19 SAT 9:00 AM B 42-57 mi. Spring Valley WI Dam Days 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 Pie and Ice Cream! Burgers! Chicken! Cheese Curds! Do we have to ride? Ride leader will ride between 42 and 57 miles, depending on the makeup and desires of the group. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks at yahoo dot com). Scott Larson (612-730-8371). 19 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 36-62mi ROOT RIVER STATE TRAIL: RUSHFORD ON THE ROOT. Depart from Rushford Depot, downtown Rushford, MN. Come ride with B/C TCBC friends along the scenic Root River State Trail, as it winds through the small towns of Rushford, Peterson, Whalen, Lanesboro, and Houston in southern Minnesota. Depart from the Rushford Depot in downtown Rushford, MN for a round trip to Lanesboro (36 miles). Don’t forget to refresh your body and your waistline with a pie stop along the trail. Return to Rushford, then take an optional extension to Houston and return (25 miles). Late Saturday afternoon and early evening stop by the Windswept Inn to welcome brevet riders (375 miles) and help them find food and a place to nap as they stop in Rushford for a few hours before getting back on their bikes for a return to the Twin Cities. Enjoy sitting around a campfire, roasting meat/veggie hot dogs, marshmallows, and smores, compliments of your ride leader. (Bring a chair and add to the food fare if you wish.) More details re: driving directions and places to eat/stay under Overnight Trips: Root River State Trail: Rushford on the Root. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Cell 612-414-5217 (Cell may not work in this area.) If you have weather related concerns, check nws.noaa.gov John Avoles 651-437-3974 19 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Meandering Trails to Elm Creek. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove. From Hwy 494 take Cty Rd 10 (Bass Lake Rd) west 1 mile to park entrance on right. Drive .5 miles to parking lot by the Pavilion. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek Park. Pack lots of water and snacks. There will be some hills on the route. Lois Carlson 763-540-0479 cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Mary & Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 19 SAT 9:45 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. Ride with CAUTION especially observant of slippery bridge decks and avoid following too close to other riders. Optional dinner and fun venues after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382 (Reception Challenged). 19 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 SUN 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 20 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 20 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 20 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52, 76, or 125 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Amazing scenery, steep climbs, zero traffic roads: cycling paradise. View main routes on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. I've added a 50 mile option totaling 125 miles and 9,500 ft of climbing. The extra loop goes from Esdaile to Maiden Rock to Plum City back to Esdaile then back on the main route. The 76 mile route has 5,500 feet of climbing. The 52 mile option is flatter but still has climbs. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check email frequently so feel free to email questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 20 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 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. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 20 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 22-23 mi. ROOT RIVER STATE TRAIL: RUSHFORD ON THE ROOT. Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head in downtown Lanesboro, MN. Experience the Root River Trail one more morning, leaving from the Lanesboro Trail Head in downtown Lanesboro, MN en route to Fountain. This 22 mile round trip will return via a back road and a great downhill. From Lanesboro it’s easy to drive the same route back up the hill through Fountain to Rt. 52 to lead Twin Cities drivers home. Please see Overnight Trips page on the TCBC website for more details. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 or 612-414-5217. 20 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us on Sunday mornings as we ride out to Hopkins using the beautiful trail system, going completely around Lake of the Isles, possibly downtown MSP before returning to Painter's Park. Enjoy the outdoors in late summer and early fall with your "biking buddies". Happy Trails!. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 20 SUN 9:45 AM C 20-30 mi. ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND: LANESBORO TO PRESTON. Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head in downtown Lanesboro. We'll bike paved trails to Preston and return. (The B/C option takes you to Fountain.) Optional wind-up luncheon after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 20 SUN 10:30 AM B 57, 39 & 27. Ride Leader will ride 57-mile route. An Apple A Day. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, then north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, and left into school.). Ride the scenic, winding back roads of Washington County en route to Scandia, then keep the doctor away with an afternoon stop at the Pine Tree Orchard for such delicacies as apple pie (a la mode, of course), caramel apples, or those apple rollovers which are to die for!!! While only the 57-mile route goes to Scandia, ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE ORCHARD! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 20 SUN 11:00 AM MB 7/14/21 mi. Fat Tire Tour - Hillside Park. Depart from Hillside Park, 10801 181st Ave NW Elk River, MN. This is a fun trail that is well worth the ride. Over 7 miles of exhilarating single-track. Challenging, twisting and exciting. The trail has a lot of quick ups and downs. With no real sustained climbing, this trail isn't terribly physically demanding, that is unless you push the pace yourself. I enjoyed the rolling single-track meandering through the forests, crossing logs, and rocks. If obstacles aren’t your thing, nearly all of them have a ride-around option. Total ride distance of 7, 14 or 21 miles depending on how many laps you’d like to do. This a no drop ride open to riders of all abilities familiar with mountain biking. There will be no riders fee to ride at Hillside with the Fat Tire Tour courtesy of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Department – so come experience one of the best trails in the state! Josh Kleve 612-481-4081 joshua.kleve-at-gmail-dot-com. 20 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 mamaloon-at-juno-dot-com. 20 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Athony Walmart, on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999. 21 MON 9:00 AM B/C 28-38 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Corner Bunker Lake Blvd & CR 47 Near Dunn Bros Coffee. A pleasant loop ride to a rest stop in a little-known town called Nowthen on country roads passing farms, horses & hawks, with a few gentle hills. Rain will cancel. Directions to ridestart from the South:- N on 169, Pass Hwy 10, watch on L about 1 mi after Anoka Co. Fairgrounds. John Ford 763-566-0908 home. 21 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville. Get your week off to a fine start with this long running ride that goes around Bald Eagle Lake with a coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185. 21 MON 11:00 AM C 25-30 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT & BIRCHWOOD CAFE. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on street or pay to park in lot. We'll bike paved trails and bike route streets along rivers and lakes with an early lunch stop en route at Birchwood Cafe. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 21 MON 5:15 PM A/B 25 mi. Autumn Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson 651-552-9131. 21 MON 5:30 PM B 22 mi. Fall Rambler. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Ride starts from Erik’s bike in Coon Rapids and heads down and across the Coon Rapids Dam, south along West River road before looping back up through Champlin crossing the Mississippi in to Anoka following the river for a good part of the ride. *Use caution crossing the DAM giving pedestrians the right away. Ride may route may change if the bridge over the Coon Rapids DAM closes. Paul Waxon – Cell: 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 21 MON 5:45 PM B 21-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). Note the earlier time. A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. This ride attracts some fast riders but true B riders are encouraged to attend. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 22 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 22 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 22 TUE 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Chaska Dikes and New Shakopee Trail Ride. Depart from the Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee Leader Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608 and Cell at ride 952- 412-5654. Co-leader Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381 22 TUE 4:30 PM A/B 30 mi. Cyclotherapy Ride. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Leave work a little early and join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 22 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. No rest stops available. Jim Dohogne; 763.862.1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 22 TUE 5:15 PM A 27-32 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 22 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. ***(Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens) Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. The Acapulco Ride certainly attracts some faster pace riders, however, we draw an even larger group that tends to stay together at a much more relaxed A/B pace. The shorter routes offer the same flats with fewer climbs. If you've been hesitant to give this ride a try, by all means, check it out!!! Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 22 TUE 5:30 PM B 18-25 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at tha SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 23 WED 10:00 AM B/C 25 mi. Looking for Fall Colors. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to Como Lake Lunch/Rest Stop - Java Train - bring a lunch/snack or enjoy someting from Java Train. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 23 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary and Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 23 WED 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Luce Line Trail Head (no facilities). From Hwy 394\Hwy 12(Wayzata) exit onto Cty Rd 15 (Gleason Lake Rd). Turn right (notheast) then left (north) on Vicksburg Lane, Then left on 10th St. and follow signs to Trail Head lot. Route includes portions of LRT and Luce Line (both packed limestone trails), using connecting Cty Rd 19 and North Shore Cty Rd 51. Our rest stop is Minnetonka City Hall and lunch stop is at a select eatery in Excelsior. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 23 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40 - 65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 canceled, 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. 23 WED 4:30 PM A/B 13 mi. STRETCH-N-PEAL. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 5:30 PM SLP'ING OUT ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 23 WED 5:30 PM B 17-21 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. Distances will be properly diminished every week for earlier and earlier sunsets. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 23 WED 5:45 PM A/B 20 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville.) Park at west end of lot. Ride around the lakes and parks of the northeast metro. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 23 WED 6:00 PM B Varies as to sunset Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This weekly regular is certainly not routine. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Check the web schedule for the last minute details of this ride that touts a new and different route each Wednesday! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 23 WED 6:00 PM Night-C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Front and rear lights required. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 24 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. For the 72 miles, we'll add a round trip to Red Wing. It's the final Thursdays on the Cannon of the year, so C'mon Down! Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 952-894-3431; Cell at ride, 612-840-2534 (but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 24 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. 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. 24 THU 1:00 PM B 30-35 mi. Bon Jeudi Cyclistes!. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Ave. S. in SW Minneapolis. Take Thursday afternoon off and ride instead. A variety of interesting routes in the SW metro area. Severe weather or disasters (natural or otherwise) will cancel the ride. French pastries welcome at the ride start or end. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 24 THU 5:30 PM A/B 17 - 21 mi. Flat as a Pancake. Depart from Eric's Bike Shop - Overflow Parking Lot. This is directly east of Erik's Bike Shop along Texas Avenue, just north of Minnetonka Blvd. Come enjoy a flat ride in Minneapolis mostly on paved trails. Alright I'll confess there are 2 short hills, but that's all. Leave from Eric's Bike Shop in St. Louis Park, ride the bike trail to downtown Mpls, head through downtown, and reconnect to the trail route to return to the starting point. Rider is likely to ride at 14-15 mph, though is not responsible for maintenance issues. Self sufficient B riders are encouraged to attend. Lisa Dust 612-798-1620. 24 THU 6:00 PM A/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 Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 24 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. 24 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 25 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 25 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 25 mi. Lotsa Bridges and Falls Colors. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails looking for fall colors - ride includes Boom and Nicollet Islands with an en-route lunch/rest stop at the Aster Cafe on Main Street. Added attraction: a short visit to St. Anthony Water Power Park on Hennepin Island. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 25 FRI 10:00 AM C 22-30 mi. Friday on the Gateway. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot, corner of Highway 120/36/Century Avenue. Join us as we ride out to Pine Point Park on the beautiful Gateway Trail where we will have a short rest break before riding some Washington County roads looking at the changing colors. Enjoy the outdoors an early fall ride with your "biking buddies". Happy Trails!. Lunch afterward at BK or DQ. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 25 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 20-40 mi. LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL RIDE-SAUK CENTRE EAST AND/OR WEST. Depart from Sauk Centre trailhead. From I-94, take exit #127 north onto Hwy 71. Turn left on Hwy 17 and continue to trailhead. Our ride offers C & B/C classification options. From Sauk Centre our East option goes to Freeport out and back. West option goes to Osakis, Nelson(Lunch)-beyond and back. Optional group dining and activities after ride. (See Upcoming Events article for additional info). John Avoles, 651-437-3974; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 25 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A route designed for B/C riders with a couple of paved trails included. Rest stop between miles 10 and 15. Leaders will ride at 12 mph average speed. Kristine Poelzer (651)633-1127 Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 FRI 5:15 PM A/B 25 mi. Autumn Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza which is located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. A relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. This A/B paced ride features a regroup at the halfway point. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. 25 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Pete's Funky 56th. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. It's Pete's birthday today and he has decided to lead you on a funky birthday ride. We will stay together and go where Pete leads us. Bring your lights because it's gonna get dark. If it is bad weather then we will hang out at Sunrise and bug Jamie. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 26 SAT 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 26 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 52/64/84 mi. Coon Rapids River Ride. Depart from Eriks Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Come and ride through the northern metro, nice flat open country. 3 mileage options available. Jeff Hofstede jeff_hofstede-at-yahoo-dot-com. 26 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to feature at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get up and ride, then get on with your day. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175 or hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net. 26 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride north on Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. We will enjoy breakfast at R. J. Riches just off the end of the trail in Mounds View, and make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. An optional 10-mile loop from the parking lot will go around Lake Como. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 26 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 40, 52, 70 mi. Superior Vistas Fall Edition. Depart from Thompson West End Park, south end of 8th Ave. W. in Washburn WI. Fall edition of the annual Superior Vistas ride held in June of each year. This is a beautiful ride so late September is a perfect time for fall color riding in the Bayfield/Washburn WI area. There will be 3 ride mileage options, 40, 52, and 70. Spend the day or the entire weekend. Plan now for camping or motel reservations. Check the schedule for additional ride options for the weekend. Ride start cell phones are 651-688-9611 and 651-283-3310. Check the message board for cancellations. Barbara Landis 651-688-9611 and Stanley Mickelsen 651-283-3310. 26 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 69 mi. Henderson Ho'Down. Depart from Fireman's Park Chaska, MN Corner of 41 and Chaska Blvd (old 212 - Flying Cloud Drive until you get to Chaska than turns to Chaska Blvd). Hey There, Hi There, Ho There Cowboys and Cowgirls. Its time to Ho Down to Henderson. Lets Whoa and Go as Sheriff Tony Leads us on another wild Henderson Adventure. Join us for what is always a wild west adventure with extra Ho down surprises. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996. 26 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. 26 SAT 10:30 AM B/C 30-55 mi. LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL RIDE-ALBANY-FREEPORT-HOLDINGFORD-MISSISSIPPI BIKE BRIDGE. Depart from City Office/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From I-94, take exit 147 north onto 8th St. to first stop sign. Turn right (antique store on corner) and continue about 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to Freeport and check out Charlie's (carmel rolls & pies), then onward to Holdingford. B/C riders continue to Mississippi bike brdge (55-mile option). C riders head back. (30 mile option). Our after ride dining option is at Fisher's Supper Club in Avon (428 Stratford St W-320-356-7372.) John Avoles, 651-437-3974; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 26 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. Sleep In Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Want to avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in Saturday? No problem. Join us for a mid-afternoon ride. Routes will vary. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 27 SUN 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 27 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 27 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 27 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52, 76, or 125 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Amazing scenery, big climbs, no traffic roads: cycling paradise. View main routes on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. I've added a 50 mile option totaling 125 miles and 9,500 ft of climbing. The extra loop goes from Esdaile to Maiden Rock to Plum City back to Esdaile then back on the main route. The 76 mile route has 5,500 feet of climbing. The 52 mile option is flatter but still has climbs. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check email frequently so feel free to email questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 27 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 40-60 mi. September Sunday in Bayfield. Depart from Ferry ticket booth in Bayfield WI. Come enjoy the 2nd half of the weekend (see Saturday for the first half). This ride will depart from the ticket booth for the ferry to Madeline Island. Please find public parking on the streets of Bayfield. We will continue to explore more of the beauty of the area on this Sunday adventure. Barbara Landis, 651-688-6911 and Stan Mickelsen, 651-283-3310. 27 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Ride leader is Mark Gregory, cyclegregory-at-hotmail-dot-com, 651-490-1626. 27 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL.. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go right, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We didn't see much at all of this ride last year, so Tony & I thought we should resurrect it for this season. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This ride will run on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from May through September. Tom Lenzmeier 651-734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go right, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. 27 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Golden Valley to Hopkins Depot. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave in Golden Valley. We will ride the many connecting paved trails, bike friendly roads to the Hopkins Depot and back on the LRT trail and the paved portion of the Luce Line trail. The route is relatively flat with some rolling hills. A rest stop at Wendy's en route. There are many choices to eat after the ride (D'Amico's, Mort's Deli, DQ, etc.) Lois Carlson 763-540-0479 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Co-leader open. 27 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us on Sunday mornings as we ride out to Hopkins using the beautiful trail system, going completely around Lake of the Isles, possibly downtown MSP before returning to Painter's Park. Enjoy the outdoors in late summer and early fall with your "biking buddies". Happy Trails!. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 27 SUN 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Sunday Bliss (New Start Location). Depart from Pardon My French Restaurant in Eagan. 1/2 east of 35E on Cliff Rd. A ride around some of the area lakes of Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville, & Burnsville. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp-at-yahoo-dot-com & Gina McCrone, 612-220-4540, gmccrone-at-hotmail-dot-com. 27 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 54 mi. Rockford Roundabout. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1 mile west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd. We haven't ridden to Rockford since August, so why don't you join us. We'll head west to Delano and Rockford past Lake Rebecca Park. Pete and Karen May; Home phone 952-926-3827; cell 952-200-4939. 27 SUN 10:30 AM C 30-45 mi. LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL RIDE-ALBANY TO ST JOSEPH OUT AND BACK. Depart from City Office/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From I-94,take exit 147 north onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn right (antique store on corner) and continue about 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to St Joseph, have lunch at the famous Bo Diddly restaurant and return. B/C riders have an optional 15 miles tacked on at end of C option ride. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 27 SUN 11:00 AM MB 20 mi. Fat Tire Tour - Murphy-Hanrehan. Depart from Murphy-Hanrehan Park-From I-35W, take County Road 42 west to County Road 27, turn south on 27, then east on 154th Street, then south on County Road 75 to the park entrance. TCBC Fat Tire Tour - Murphy-Hanrehan. Minnesota has some of the best cross country single track mountain bike trails in the country, have you ridden them all? Each week we’ll try a new single track around the twin cities in a no drop ride! Murphy-Hanrehan is a great beginner to intermediate mountain bike trail. Set in the woods of Murphy-Hanrehan Park, this trail is great single track with no major obstacles, suitable for anyone comfortable on a mountain bike. Each lap is 10 miles (60 to 90 minutes), feel free to complete 1 or 2. **This ride will be canceled if it is raining or the trails are wet, call if in question** Josh Kleve joshua.kleve-at-gmail-dot-com 612-481-4081. 27 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from The Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Sleep in and enjoy a bike ride with trails, quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. Susan Evan 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 27 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, plawsonanoka-at-yahoo-dot-com. 27 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31mi North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball fields). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com; cell at ride: 612-581-9915. 27 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Athony Walmart, on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999. 28 MON 9:00 AM B/C 28-38 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Corner Bunker Lake Blvd & CR 47 Near Dunn Bros Coffee. A pleasant loop ride to a rest stop in a little-known town called Nowthen on country roads passing farms, horses & hawks, with a few gentle hills. Rain will cancel. Directions to ridestart from the South:- N on 169, Pass Hwy 10, watch on L about 1 mi after Anoka Co. Fairgrounds. John Ford 763-566-0908 home. 28 MON 10:00 AM B/C 28 mi. COMO CROSSING. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. Come join this streets and trails ride from Brackett Park to a rest stop at Black Bear Crossings/Lake Como. The return passes the State Capitol and then down Summit Avenue. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690. 28 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville. Get your week off to a fine start with this long running ride that goes around Bald Eagle Lake with a coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185. 28 MON 1:30 PM C 20-25 mi. NORTHEAST MEANDER. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St. NE & Spring St. NE, (MPLS). We,ll have a leisurely social ride with lunch venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 28 MON 5:30 PM B 22 mi. Fall Rambler. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Ride starts from Erik’s bike in Coon Rapids and heads down and across the Coon Rapids Dam, south along West River road before looping back up through Champlin crossing the Mississippi in to Anoka following the river for a good part of the ride. *Use caution crossing the DAM giving pedestrians the right away. Ride may route may change if the bridge over the Coon Rapids DAM closes. Paul Waxon – Cell: 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 28 MON 5:45 PM B 21-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). Note the earlier time. A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. This ride attracts some fast riders but true B riders are encouraged to attend. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 29 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 29 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 29 TUE 10:00 AM C 32 mi. Cruise to Seasalt at Minnehaha Falls. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse parking lot located at Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. Our route is via Greenway and Minnehaha Creek parkway trails. Our rest /lunch stop is at Seasalt at Minnehaha Falls. Leader, Duane Kasper(952) 448-1608) Co Leader: Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 29 TUE 4:30 PM A/B 30 mi. Cyclotherapy Ride. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Leave work a little early and join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 29 TUE 5:00 PM A 27-32 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 29 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. No rest stops available. Jim Dohogne; 763.862.1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 29 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. ***(Note earlier departure. Miles will decrease as daylight lessens) Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. The Acapulco Ride certainly attracts some faster pace riders, however, we draw an even larger group that tends to stay together at a much more relaxed A/B pace. The shorter routes offer the same flats with fewer climbs. If you've been hesitant to give this ride a try, by all means, check it out!!! Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 29 TUE 5:30 PM B 18-25 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights, that's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at tha SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 30 WED 10:00 AM C 20-30 mi. MINNEHAHA FALLS OUT AND BACK. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. We'll take Summit Ave to St Paul and return via Lilydale Rd,Big River Trail & Mendota Bridge including en route stop at Axel's for lunch in downtown Mensota. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. 30 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary and Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 30 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40 - 65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 canceled, 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. 30 WED 4:30 PM A/B 13 mi. STRETCH-N-PEAL. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 5:30 PM SLP'ING OUT ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 30 WED 5:30 PM A/B 20 mi. Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville.) Park at west end of lot. Ride around the lakes and parks of the northeast metro. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Enjoy German fare this week at the Glockenspiel in St. Paul. Mary Derks (651-335-6505). 30 WED 5:30 PM B 17-21 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. Distances will be properly diminished every week for earlier and earlier sunsets. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 30 WED 6:00 PM Night-C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Front and rear lights required. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Peter "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 30 WED 6:00 PM B Varies as to sunset Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This weekly regular is certainly not routine. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Check the web schedule for the last minute details of this ride that touts a new and different route each Wednesday! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703.
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