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
Outreach Ride: Mankato River Ramble on October 9th, 2022
The Mankato River Ramble for 2022 is on Sunday, October 9th and will have three beautiful rides (choose from 12, 26, or 42 mile routes). Expect live bands and delicious refreshments at all four rest stops and the Land of Memories staging area. The Ramble is fully...
Outreach Ride – St. Paul Classic
Join me at the St. Paul Classic on Sept. 11, 2022. The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour is a fund-raiser for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota whose vision is for bicycling to be easy, safe, and fun for everyone. All fees are non-refundable. Registration cannot be...
Outreach Ride Autumn Trek 2022
Autumn Trek 2022 -- Sunday, September 18, 2022 River Falls, WI The 23rd annual Autumn Trek Ride will be Sunday, September 18 , 2022. This ride starts at Rush River Brewery in River Falls, WI, just a short drive from the Twin Cities. There are four mileage...
Outreach Ride – Door County Century 2022
September 11, 2022 The Original Door County Century Ride will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022. We will also be having TCBC rides on Friday afternoon and Saturday, Sept 9 and 10 in the Sturgeon Bay area. See the TCBC calendar for listings. Head over to Door...
TCBC Mountain Bike Weekend in Cable WI
October 7 – 9th, 2022 The TCBC Mountain Bike Weekend takes place just outside of Cable, WI, on Fri-Sun, October 7,8,& 9. This is a great time for mountain bikers to enjoy the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) Off-Road Bike Trail System. There are...
New Ride with GPS Promotion for TCBC
Ride with GPS is running a great new promotion for just for TCBC to encourage more TCBC members to become members of the Ride with GPS club account. The promotion will run from August 1st to September 1st and involves a drawing for 3 great prizes that includes a $200...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Join our Equity Committee
Fellow board member Tammy McLemore and myself are looking for TCBC members to join us to work on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the club. One goal will be to increase awareness of these issues in the outdoors (and specifically within TCBC). We also want to...
Using Fiction to Capture the Essence of Biking
Fiction is challenging. It has to engage the reader, carry a story and create characters who are realistic. But fiction is also liberating. Through fiction, I could tell the stories of bike rides, but adjust the details to capture the essence of those rides.
Riding a Smart Trainer with Zwift – A New User’s Experience
by John Rogers Getting a smart trainer and picking an “App for that” is a big investment. There’s lots of choices along the way, and a bit of learning to figure out how all these things come together to create a great indoor virtual riding experience. Here’s my...
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Free Bikes 4 Kidz Celebration/Giveaway Day
Two of our December sessions with FB4k's have been canc...
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McCULLOUGH 19 and 22 RIDES CANCELED FOR 12/6
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