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
TCBC Bike U: Night Riding Panel Discussion – October 3, 2024
TCBC Bike University Program: Night Riding Panel Discussion - Ed Hassler, Lisa Lawin, and Dianne Ziemer - Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 07:00pm. See the Zoom Registration information below. As Fall arrives and daylight hours lessen, night rides begin appearing on the...
TCBC Bike U: Tuesday Tuneup Ride 25th Anniversary – May 23, 2024
TCBC Bike University Program: Tuesday Tuneup Ride 25th Anniversary – Jim Angle, Larry Miller, and Dick Stardig – Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 07:00 pm. See the Zoom Registration information below. Three of the Ride Leaders from the TCBC Tuesday Tuneup Ride will talk...
TCBC Bike U: Year-Round Bicycle Commuting – April 18, 2024
TCBC Bike University Program: Year-Round Bicycle Commuting – Sophie Beal, Travis Norvell, and Chris Chavie – Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 07:00 pm. See the Zoom Registration information below. BikeU is excited to host three panelists of intrepid year-round bicycle...
TCBC Bike U: Bicycle Maintenance – March 20, 2024
TCBC Bike University Program: Bicycle Maintenance – Troy Herlick, Store Manager at Gateway Cycle - Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 07:00 pm. In-Person and Zoom Options. See the Zoom Registration information below and information on in-person registration, which is...
TCBC Bike U: Randonneuring Locally and Internationally – February 15, 2024
TCBC Bike University Program: – Randonneuring Locally and Internationally - Norman Ehrentreich – Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 07:00 pm. See the Registration information below! Norman Ehrentreich has been a lifelong cyclist and In 2003, he moved from Germany to...
TCBC Bike U: Minnesota Bicycle Alliance – January 25, 2024
TCBC Bike University Program: Minnesota Bicycle Alliance – Michael Wojcik, Executive Director – Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 07:00 pm. See the Registration information below! Michael Wojcik is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Bicycle Alliance of...
TCBC Bike U: Free Bikes 4 Kidz – November 15, 2023
TCBC Bike University Program: Free Bikes 4 Kidz – Christian Castillo, Warehouse Operations Manager – Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 07:00 pm. See the Registration information below! Christian will provide an overview and history of the nationwide Free Bikes 4 Kidz...
TCBC Bike U: Ride With GPS, April 20 2023
TCBC Bike University Program: Ride With GPS – Alex Gay, Relationship Manager at Ride With GPS – Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 07:00 pm Alex Gay Alex Gay is an avid bike commuter, road and gravel cyclist, and sometimes mountain biker. He gravitates towards steep hills...
TCBC Bike U: Minneapolis Public Schools Bike Education Program, Mar 16 2023
TCBC Bike University Program: Minneapolis Public Schools Bike Education Program - Jenny Bordon, Active Living Coordinator for the Minneapolis Public Schools & Martha Grimes, Bicycling Instructor, and Physical Education Teacher at the Lyndale Community School -...
TCBC Bike U: Fat Bikes, Feb 16 2023
TCBC Bike University Program: Fat Bikes – Ryan Saathoff, NOW Bikes Service Manager – Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 07:00pm Ryan Saathoff Ryan Saathoff is the Service Manager of Now Bikes in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He has been in the bicycle industry for over 20...
TCBC Bike U: Winter Bicycling, Dec 1 2022
TCBC Bike University Program: Winter Bicycling – Scott Larson, Mike Beadles, and John Benda – Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 07:00pm
TCBC Bike U: Midtown Greenway Coalition – An Update with Soren Jensen, Executive Director
TCBC Bike University Program: Midtown Greenway Coalition – An Update with Soren Jensen, Executive Director – October 6, 2022, at 07:00pm
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...
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.
How to Choose a Road Bike
Answer these 4 questions before choosing a new road bike or gravel bike. Then, visit your favorite ERIK’S shop to explore the models and take one on a test ride!
TCBC Bike U – Stamina Racing Collective: Equity in Bicycling with Erin Ayala
The Stamina Racing Collective is a competitive cycling team formed in July 2020 with the mission to diversify cycling via mentorship, community development, and accessibility. Approximately 15% of licensed racers in USA Cycling are those in the women's field, and...
TCBC Bike U: Bike to the Past: TCBC History Since the 1980s
TCBC Bike University Program - March 3, 2022, at 07:00pm Bike to the Past: TCBC History Since the 1980s Our speaker will be our own, Doug Nelson. Doug has long been active with American Youth Hostels, which became Hosteling International, which the Twin Cities Bicycle...
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...
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