About Outreach Rides
These special category rides are non-TCBC rides that are eligible for TCBC mileage credit, but are not covered by TCBC insurance. Outreach rides are designed to increase our club’s visibility in and support of non-pledge biking events in the broader biking community. A TCBC ride leader will be present at qualifying Outreach Rides to allow members to sign up for mileage, but it is the sole responsibility of participating members to sign up for the event and pay the registration fee. The organizers of the event are solely responsible for its quality and safety. Members are strongly encouraged to wear their TCBC jerseys when participating in Outreach Rides and ride in a manner that reflects favorably upon TCBC.
About Overnight Trips
Most TCBC rides are day rides starting in or near the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In addition to regular day rides, TCBC also recognizes and provides mileage credit for certain other types of rides, including outreach rides and overnight trips. To ensure that these special rides are available to all TCBC members, advance notice must be provided to members. To ensure that riders have a safe and enjoyable ride for both regular rides and special rides, TCBC also requires that riders on all regular and special rides sign in for each ride, attend a ride briefing at a set time with the ride leader, and wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. This policy defines the types of special rides and outlines special rules and considerations that apply to these ride categories.
About Bike U
Bike U events are social and educational and are usually scheduled in the off season.
News and Events
Shoreview Tour de Trails, Sunday July 24th
Each year, the Tour de Trails bike ride celebrates Shoreview as a bicycle-friendly community and is a terrific way for family and friends to experience firsthand the bicycle paths that cover the length and breadth of the city. This year the short route is 13 miles and...
New Event – TCBC Fourth of July Celebration Ride and Pizza Party
Now that the Watermelon Ride has been retired, the club had decided to put on a new fun club only event for the 4th of July. This will be the TCBC 4th of July Celebration Ride and will start at Turtle Lake Park in Shoreview. We will have 3 ride great routes of 27,...
Name Plates
Tell other riders who you are by having a bicycle license plate that displays your name hanging from your seat or saddle bag. With 8 colors to choose from, you're sure to find one that matches your bike! Price includes shipping. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery....
TCBC jersey
The TCBC Jersey Store is now available the 1st to the 15th of every month. Check out the kits and accessories available. Use the following link to order merchandise: Click here to order
TCBC Sweatshirts & T-shirts For Sale – Now Available Monthly
New! TCBC t-shirts are now available along with the sweatshirts Order a sweatshirt or t-shirt now to feel connected during the winter months and let others know about our great club! Nice to have for our after biking outings! Starting January 1, 2022, the online...
Outreach Ride: Peninsula Century Fall Challenge
PENINSULA CENTURY FALL CHALLENGE—SEPT 17, 2022 SEPT 17 (Saturday): Peninsula Fall Challenge begins at Waterfront Park in Sister Bay, WI (northern Door County). Join 700 fellow riders for a “boutique cycling event that takes you on a tour of Door County’s scenic back...
Outreach Ride: Tour of Saints 2022
Tour of Saints is a heavenly ride on back country roads near St. Cloud on Sunday, July 17, 2022. The event is a fundraiser for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (also known as BikeMN), which advocates for bicycle education, safety, and trails. The ride starts at...
E-bikes and Group Riding with TCBC
E-bikes and Group Riding with TCBC The number of riders using E-bikes is growing and no doubt this number will continue to increase in the future. E-bikes have become a great equalizer, allowing more riders to enjoy cycling without limitations due to age, fitness...
TCBC BikeU: Understanding Electric Bikes with Stuart from Powerbikes
TCBC Bike University Program – Understanding Electric Bikes with Stuart from Powerbikes - April 28, 2022, at 06:30pm Electric bikes are poised to revolutionize transportation across the United States, and rapid adoption in Europe and Asia has reduced car dependency...
Bike U recap: Stamina Racing Collective
Bike U recap: Stamina Racing Collective On March 28, TCBC’s Bike U held its third session for 2022. The topic was “Equity in Bicycling” and was presented by Erin Ayala and her cycling team, Stamina Racing Collective. Erin, who cofounded the team in 2020, held an...
3 Days of Bicycling on the Iron Range
3 Days of Bicycling on the Iron Range July 8-10, 2022 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday I hope you can join us for 3 days of scenic touring up on the Iron Range. We decided to change it up a bit this year and ride out of Gilbert Minnesota and maybe visit Grand Rapids later...
Get Your Bike Ready to Ride – Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist
No matter what type of rider you are, giving your bike a little attention before you ride will help keep it in good shape and might help you spot any issues before they become real problems.