News and Events
2022 New Ride Leader Training
Are you interested in becoming a TCBC Ride Leader? We'd love to have you join us! We are offering the 2022 Ride Leader Training in 2 - 2 hour Zoom sessions. We are doing this in two sessions because it is a lot of material to go over in one Zoom meeting. You will need...
TCBC Bike U: Simple Steps to a Cooler Climate: Taking Action from Your Bike Seat
TCBC Bike University Program – January 25, 2022, at 06:30 pm CST Simple Steps to a Cooler Climate: Taking Action from Your Bike Seat Our speakers will be Mindy Ahler and Paul Thompson, the Co-Directors of Cool Planet https://coolplanetmn.org/, where together they work...
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: https://tcbc2022.itemorder.com/
TCBC Bike University Council of Regents
The TCBC Bike University Council of Regents had their first meeting on December 15, 2021. The Council is made up of Mike Beadles, John Benda, Shelby Miller, Tim Rand, and myself as Chair. We will be meeting monthly. So far we have programs on the topics of the...
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...
E3 Rides
Piloting of E3 (Easy, Educational, and Enjoyable) Rides: TCBC will be trying out a new type of “C” Level ride. “E3” rides will focus on getting riders on their bikes in a welcoming and social atmosphere. Rides will last from 60-90 minutes and will cover...
Update to Group Riding Policies
Based on updated Covid recommendations from the Governor and the state Department of Health, we have updated our rules to be the following: Rides are for members only. Make sure your membership is current.If you are not feeling well or have a temperature, do not come...
Recent Forum Posts
Skiing at Chomonix Golf Course Tuesday 1/18 at 10:00AM
The trails at Chomonix are groomed for both skate and c...
By Lyle Koehler, 2 days ago
Skiing at Phalen Golf Course Monday 1/17 at Noon
According to skinnyski.com, Phalen was groomed this aft...
By Lyle Koehler, 3 days ago
Video of Fatties in Bethel Haunted Forest 15 Jan 2022
Here's a video from yesterday's ride - enjoy!
By Mike Beadles, 3 days ago
Photos from Reservoir trek: 1/15/2022
Today the walking warriors traversed 5 miles of breatht...
By Debra Eardley, 3 days ago
Photos from Fatties in Haunted Forest (Bethel)
Here are some photos from the Fatties in Haunted Forest...
By Johnny Pugh, 4 days ago
Ski at Highland 9-hole golf course Sunday 1/16 at noon
Reports on skinnyski.com look favorable, so let's give ...
By Lyle Koehler, 4 days ago
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.
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.
Bike U events are social and educational and are usually scheduled in the off season.