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April 20111 FRI 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Friday on the Bike featuring City Lakes & Trails. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway Mpls. Time to pump up the tires and start rolling. We will be riding on city streets and trails. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is "below" 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. There will be a "light" refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. If weather is a concern, call ride leader. June Johnson 612-869-1710. Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 1 FRI 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 1 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SPRING FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Since we'll be out after dark, bike lights front and rear required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier; and others. 2 SAT NEW LEADER TRAINING Mounds View, MN. 2 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/32 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and stop for breakfast at Keys Cafe in the Foshay Tower. Return will be on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 32-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 2 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-60+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis MN. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage will increase as the weather cooperates. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Prepare for the Ironman Grand Fondo Century on May 1. Road bikes or Cyclecross are encouraged this time of year as the roads are drying off and SOME of the potholes have been filled Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 2 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 2 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 25 mi. St Paul Legacy Trail Ride - All ride levels welcome-. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Emerald Street. The border of Minneapolis and St Paul. St Paul Legacy Weekend Ride Celebrate the Legacy Amendment, which helped pay for great trails in St Paul and Minnesota. Relaxed ride starting from the St. Paul city limits of Mississippi River Boulevard and Emerald St. along Shepard Road to Cherokee Park. Riding Legacy protected trails along the way. Ride one-way is 12 miles. We Start on the Mississippi River Trail then meet the Samuel H. Morgan Trail on Shepard, turns over to Smith then up the High Bridge to Cherokee Park to end on the Cherokee Trail. Conservation Minnesota is raffling off show tickets, a bike shop gift card, metal water bottles, and a DNR parks pass. Coffee and hot chocolate will be served at Cherokee Park. Map routes and list of more Legacy Weekend events given out. Ride starts at 10 a.m. Unless snow and ice make the trails impassible. Check on the Ride alert if weather is questionable. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 2 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 18-25 mi. Spring Thaw. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave S Mpls. Meet across street at recreation center parking lot. Snows about gone, time to see how those legs feel on the bike. Jim Angle, 763-208-3595, katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net. 2 SAT 1:30 PM A/B 22 or 29 mi. Washington County from Menards in Oakdale. Depart from Menards Parking Lot - South West Corner 3205 Hadley Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128. We will ride from Menards out to Lake Elmo past Lake Jane, and will go past the Lake Elmo Airport going as far east to Stagecoach Trail before heading back into Oakdale. There will be a few hills both up and down. Self sufficient "B" riders most welcome. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell phone 612-247-4835. 3 SUN 8:45 AM A 40+ mi. Midtown Group. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 1oth Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Ride into the outer city limits as we get prepared for the MN Ironman Bike ride. We will increase distance and speed as the roads and weather become more biker friendly. Start time and location very apt to change weekly, so come back and check the website. Will ride as a group and ride harder to challenge ourselves to enter spring lookin' good!!! Weather and road appropriate bikes and tires this time of year. Feel free to contact leaders for more information. Weather and wind direction determines distance and route. Time likely to change earlier for the rest of April so check back with us. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 3 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A not-so-wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. The last MUSH of the season and then we'll be moving a few blocks south to Kevin's rides from Painter Park. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 4 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the May issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 4 MON 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. THE BRIDGES OF RICE CREEK. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route crosses Rice Creek 8 times (count'em). We will ride up Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 4 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Rain, ice or snow cancels the ride. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 MON 6:30 PM TCBC Leader Forum. Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. No., Shoreview, MN. This is the annual TCBC Leader Forum for all new and returning leaders. If you are a TCBC Leader who is planning on leading any rides for our club in 2011, it's critical that you attend this forum. Please contact Katie or Pete if you have questions. TCBC Leader Liaisons, Katie Angle and Pete Hawkins at leaderliaison-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 5 TUE TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 5 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood,MN., 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell:651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell:651-493-7248, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 5 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. 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 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 5 TUE 5:30 PM 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. Rest stop provided. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 5 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. The curtain rises once again for the 14th season of an amazingly fun little ride called the Acapulco! This classic features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. One thing we try to do on the Acapulco is to encourage riders to form multiple groups of like abilities. Doing so offers those who seek it a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward. If rain (snow?) is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 5 TUE 7:00 PM Bike U Maintenance at Cars. CARS Bike Maintenance session, 2661 County Road I, Mounds View. See more info and registration instructions at http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/events/BikeU.html Mary C. Miller Bike U Coordinator. 5 TUE 7:00 PM Bike U Maintenance at Penn Cycle. Penn Cycle, 2290 Cliff Rd, Eagan, just west of Cedar Ave (Hwy 77) on Cliff Road. See more info and registration instructions at http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/events/BikeU.html. Mary C. Miller Bike U Coordinator. 6 WED 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. The route passes by lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loops around White Bear Lake. The leader will stop for a Starbuck's coffee at Kowalski's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 6 WED 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. If snow is gone will be mix of trails and quiet streets riding. If enough snow on trails will be on streets. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 6 WED 2:00 PM A/B 25 mi. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON RIDE (Minneapolis). Depart from Lynnhurst Park, 50th Street and Minnehaha Parkway, south of Lake Harriet. Play hooky from work and join us for afternoon bike ride. Optional rest stop at Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 6 WED 6:00 PM B 20 mi. Ease into Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N -- SW corner of Hwy 36 ahd Hamline Ave). Park at west end of lot. Get your bike out of the garage and join us as we gear up for another season of riding. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 6 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 7 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 7 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 7 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 8 FRI 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Friday on the Bike featuring City Lakes & Trails. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway Mpls. Time to pump up the tires and start rolling. We will be riding on city streets and trails. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is "below" 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. There will be a "light" refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. If weather is a concern, call ride leader. June Johnson 612-869-1710. Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 8 FRI 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 8 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SPRING FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Since we'll be out after dark, bike lights front and rear required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier; and others. 8 FRI 6:30 PM Bike U Maintenance at County Cycles. County Cycles, Woodhill and Lexington, Roseville, MN. See more info and registration instructions at http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/events/BikeU.html. Mary C. Miller Bike U Coordinator. 9 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-60+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis MN. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage will increase as the weather cooperates. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Prepare for the Ironman Grand Fondo Century on May 1. Road bikes or Cyclecross are encouraged this time of year as the roads are drying off and SOME of the potholes have been filled Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 9 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 9 SAT 8:00 AM C 25/35 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: PARKWAYS TO EMILY'S. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride from Roseville to Emily's just south of the Memorial Parkway in Minneapolis. The route will include St. Anthony Parkway, Memorial Parkway, Theodore Wirth Parkway, and the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. An optional loop from the starting point around lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine completes the 35-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 9 SAT 8:00 AM 125mi OUTREACH RIDE: 200k Brevet - Randonneur, Waterloo, Ia. Depart from The Days Inn, 1809 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo, Iowa. See Iowa-Randonneurs website for more details. Cedar Valley Randonneurs ride, starting in Waterloo, passing through Oelwein, Volga, Oelwin, Dunkerton and back to Waterloo. Contact Robert Fry at cvbrevet-at-mchsi-dot-com, website www.iowa-randonneurs-dot-org for registration details. Contact TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to confirm Outreach ride status. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 9 SAT 10:00 AM A 55, 75 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center on 35, one half mile south of Prescott main street. The inaugural HooP of '11. Saturday version. I rode it last weekend and the hills are still there. The route is in the Atlas. Ride level = A for the terrain, not the speed. In case of bad weather check the cancel board the morning of. Scott Weinberg scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 9 SAT 10:15 AM C 26-30 mi. Gateway to the Weekend (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot (look for my Honda Element). It is time to get your body parts accustomed to riding your bike again. We start out easy on the bikes (to give our body time to catch up)before we get into the serious part of the season. Come out and renew friendships and make new "biker buddies". Bathrooms and water available at ride start (at the community center). Happy Trails! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, depratterc-at-yahoo-dot-com. 9 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 34 or 41 mi. Western Rambler. Depart from Spring Gate Shopping Center, take Hwy 100 to Duluth St, west on Duluth St 1/2 block, south on Lilac Dr to center. (southwest corner of Hwy 100 & Duluth St). New route made up of favorites. Do a couple of hills and loosen those legs. The spring riding season has begun! Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 10 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 31, 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on County Road D. Departs at Sunrise... 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 5 mileage options. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 10 SUN 8:15 AM A 50-70+ mi. Midtown Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Midtown Bike shop FreeWheel on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Ride into the outer city limits as we get prepared for the MN Ironman Bike ride. We will increase distance and speed as the roads and weather become more biker friendly. Start time and location very apt to change weekly, so come back and check the website. Will ride as a group and ride harder to challenge ourselves to enter spring lookin' good!!! Road bikes this time of year. Feel free to contact leaders for more information. Weather and wind direction determines distance and route. Time likely to change earlier for May. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 10 SUN 10:15 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Break. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South (across the street from Sonny's Ice Cream. Why not get your body ready for biking season by joining your biking buddies for a social ride with some great coffee at the Hopkins Depot! This is a great way to ease into biking and renew friendships. We have a lot of fun on these rides and no one gets dropped. Enjoy the premier trails of Minneapolis area during the best time of the year, SPRING!! Happy Trails for You... Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, depratterc-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Spring Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Now that spring has arrived it is time to get out and get the legs back into shape and enjoy the warmer days. Moderately hilly route that will give your legs a workout, but not over do it. Self-sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 10 SUN 11:30 AM A/B 44 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. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 10 SUN 1:30 PM B 29 mi. Watermelon Loop. Depart from Leave from the large picnic shelter on Snail Lake Blvd, just east of Victoria in Shoreview, on the hill above Snail Lake Beach. Ride the basic loop of the July 4 Watermelon Ride. No watermelon being served today. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 11 MON 10:00 AM B/C 51 mi. LET'S GET TO THE (PINE) POINT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's east on Arlington where we will pick up the Gateway Trail. We will take it about 17 miles up to Pine Point for a short breather before continuing on down to the Bikery Bakery in Stillwater. Then we have a chance to challenge ourselves to a climb up Myrtle Hill on the Stillwater Road, or to avoid embarrassment you can follow the leader and avoid the Hill. From there it's the Stillwater Road, bike-friendly streets and a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Erik's. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 11 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Rain, ice or snow cancels the ride. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 MON 5:30 PM B 25 -34 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Spring Edition.. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot(3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 12 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood,MN., 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell:651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell:651-493-7248, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 12 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. 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 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 12 TUE 5:30 PM 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. Rest stop provided. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 12 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. The curtain rises once again for the 14th season of an amazingly fun little ride called the Acapulco! This classic features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. One thing we try to do on the Acapulco is to encourage riders to form multiple groups of like abilities. Doing so offers those who seek it a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward. If rain (snow?) is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 13 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee, we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 13 WED 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. If snow is gone will be mix of trails and quiet streets riding. If enough snow on trails will be on streets. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 13 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 14 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 14 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 14 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 15 FRI 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Friday on the Bike featuring City Lakes & Trails. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway Mpls. Time to pump up the tires and start rolling. We will be riding on city streets and trails. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is "below" 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. There will be a "light" refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. If weather is a concern, call ride leader. June Johnson 612-869-1710. Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 15 FRI 3:00 PM Bike U Tour of Quality Bicycle Products. Quality Bicycle Products, 6400 W 105th St, Bloomington. See more info and registration instructions at http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/events/BikeU.html. Mary C. Miller Bike U Coordinator. 15 FRI 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 15 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SPRING FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Since we'll be out after dark, bike lights front and rear required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier; and others. 16 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-60+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis MN. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage will increase as the weather cooperates. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Prepare for the Ironman Grand Fondo Century on May 1. Road bikes or Cyclecross are encouraged this time of year as the roads are drying off and SOME of the potholes have been filled Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 16 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 16 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS IN SPRING LAKE PARK. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route is on mostly level, bike-friendly roads to Spring Lake Park. The miles on this route roll by very easily. The return trip passes lakes Long, Valentine and Johanna. The destination is one of the many Keys Cafes. An optional 10-mile loop down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail from the parking lot will complete the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 16 SAT 8:00 AM Randonneur 125 mi. 200k Brevet - Rochester. Depart from North end of Walmart parking lot on 55st, just west off US-52 in Rochester. Our first Minnesota brevet of the season starts in North Rochester for a pleasant tour through Stewartville, Chatfield, Wykoff and return to Rochester. Riders must be TCBC Members. This is a RUSA/ACP Certified ride. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to preregister. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 16 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 60-70 mi. Knapping in Glen Hills. Depart from Baldwin WI (Exit 19 on I-94) Park & Ride. The main route is through rolling terrain with choices along the route to attack or avoid some of the hills. Routes will rejoin. Riders should be ready to travel 20-30 miles between rest stops on these beautiful rural roads. Scott Larson, 612-730-8371. 16 SAT 10:15 AM C 26-30 mi. Gateway to the Weekend (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot (look for my Honda Element). It is time to get your body parts accustomed to riding your bike again. We start out easy on the bikes (to give our body time to catch up)before we get into the serious part of the season. Come out and renew friendships and make new "biker buddies". Bathrooms and water available at ride start (at the community center). Happy Trails! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, depratterc-at-yahoo-dot-com. 16 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 34 or 41 mi. Western Rambler. Depart from Spring Gate Shopping Center, take Hwy 100 to Duluth St, west on Duluth St 1/2 block, south on Lilac Dr to center. (southwest corner of Hwy 100 & Duluth St). New route made up of favorites. Do a couple of hills and loosen those legs. The spring riding season has begun! Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 16 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Omnium Bike Shop Grand Opening Celebration Ride. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Twin Cities' newest bike shop. Snacks and beverages will be provided after the ride. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 17 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 31, 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on County Road D. Departs at Sunrise... 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 5 mileage options. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 17 SUN 8:15 AM A 50-70+ mi. Midtown Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Midtown Bike shop FreeWheel on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Ride into the outer city limits as we get prepared for the MN Ironman Bike ride. We will increase distance and speed as the roads and weather become more biker friendly. Start time and location very apt to change weekly, so come back and check the website. Will ride as a group and ride harder to challenge ourselves to enter spring lookin' good!!! Road bikes this time of year. Feel free to contact leaders for more information. Weather and wind direction determines distance and route. Time likely to change earlier for May. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 17 SUN 10:15 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Break. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South (across the street from Sonny's Ice Cream. Why not get your body ready for biking season by joining your biking buddies for a social ride with some great coffee at the Hopkins Depot! This is a great way to ease into biking and renew friendships. We have a lot of fun on these rides and no one gets dropped. Enjoy the premier trails of Minneapolis area during the best time of the year, SPRING!! Happy Trails for You... Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, depratterc-at-yahoo-dot-com. 17 SUN 11:30 AM A/B 44 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. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 17 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 25 mi. Roseville South. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. Join the newly formed ride leader team of Peggy and Paul Wiltse for a classic city ride on several of the most famous trails and lanes of the Twin Cities. Enjoy the St. Paul Cathedral, the State Capital, the Mississippi River and the U of M campus in all their spring glory. This ride features Summit Ave. the Greenway and LTR bike trails, the Stone Arch Bridge and the campus Transit Way! We will make a short side trip to the ever popular and bicycle friendly Birchwood Cafe for our rest stop. Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 18 MON 10:00 AM B/C 38 mi. HOPKINS HAPPY TRAILS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Roseville to Lund's just west of Hopkins for brunch. The route will use many of the mostly-level trails we love to ride: Inter-Campus Transitway, LRT, Greenway, SW LRT (3/4 mile crushed limestone), North Cedar Lake (Hutchinson Spur), Cedar Lake, Kenwood, and the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 18 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Rain, ice or snow cancels the ride. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 MON 5:30 PM B 25 -34 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Spring Edition.. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot(3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 18 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot Of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion In New Brighton. Route Varies weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs, this is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Dave Swaab 612-709-1174 Kay Mitchell -612-801-6551. 19 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood,MN., 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell:651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell:651-493-7248, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 19 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. 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 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 19 TUE 5:30 PM 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. Rest stop provided. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 19 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. The curtain rises once again for the 14th season of an amazingly fun little ride called the Acapulco! This classic features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. One thing we try to do on the Acapulco is to encourage riders to form multiple groups of like abilities. Doing so offers those who seek it a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward. If rain (snow?) is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 20 WED 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride east from Little Canada to the St. Croix River at Stillwater. After a rest stop for coffee and pastries at the Daily Grind in Stillwater there will be a climb up to Pine Point for another rest. From there it's down the Gateway and County Road C back to The Taste of Scandinavia. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb out of Stillwater to Pine Point. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 20 WED 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. If snow is gone will be mix of trails and quiet streets riding. If enough snow on trails will be on streets. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 20 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 20 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. Season Opener. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th & Oliver. We'll head toward the now completed Target Field to check on the construction status of the controversial Cedar Lake Trail extension than runs under the stadium on its way to the river. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 21 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 21 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 21 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 22 FRI 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Friday on the Bike featuring City Lakes & Trails. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway Mpls. Time to pump up the tires and start rolling. We will be riding on city streets and trails. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is "below" 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. There will be a "light" refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. If weather is a concern, call ride leader. June Johnson 612-869-1710. Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 22 FRI 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 23 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and W River Rd Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage will increase as the weather cooperates. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Prepare for the Ironman Grand Fondo Century on May 1. Road Bikes are encouraged this time of year as the roads are drying off and SOME of the potholes have been filled. Randall Huskamp 612=724=9058 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 23 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 23 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/33 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Taste of Scandinavia in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail to complete the 33 mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 23 SAT 8:00 AM Randonneur 125 mi. 200k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn parking lot, NE corner of Cedar Ave and CR-42 in Apple Valley. Our first Apple Valley brevet of the season is a pleasant cruise through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Zumbrota and Randolph. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to preregister. There will be experienced randonneurs spread through the ride to help new riders. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 23 SAT 10:15 AM C 26-30 mi. Gateway to the Weekend (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot (look for my Honda Element). It is time to get your body parts accustomed to riding your bike again. We start out easy on the bikes (to give our body time to catch up)before we get into the serious part of the season. Come out and renew friendships and make new "biker buddies". Bathrooms and water available at ride start (at the community center). Happy Trails! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, depratterc-at-yahoo-dot-com. 23 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 22-50 mi. Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 24 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 60 mi. Wake up the Easter Bunny. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road. Get and early ride wake up the Easter Bunny before family traditions. Ride an old favorite Minnetonka Loop. Warm up to Hopkins along the Midtown Greenway then head to Wayzata Mtka Excelsior and back to Hopkins finishing a cool down ride along the Midtown Greenway. Rest stop in Excelsior at Dunn Bros Coffee. Map provided. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 24 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 31, 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on County Road D. Departs at Sunrise... 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 5 mileage options. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 24 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 66 mi. Sunday Morning Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Start the morning off with a ride that is not too early, but gets you some good miles before Ironman. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills too for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 24 SUN 11:30 AM A/B 44 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. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 24 SUN 3:00 PM B 28 mi. Wascally Wabbit. Depart from Lake Phalen Beach House parking lot on the southwest side of Lake Phalen in St. Paul. That's just north of Wheelock Parkway on Phalen Drive. Outdoor toilet there but no water. An urban ride on parkways and streets. Dramatic views of both downtown skylines and, possibly, colored eggs. Door prize for best bonnet. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 25 MON 10:00 AM B/C 34 mi. A GOOD DAY'S RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The destination is the Good Day Cafe just east of the junction of Xenia and I-394. The route there will make use of the Bus/Bike Transitway, Stone Arch bridge, and the Cedar Lake trail. The return will come up Theodore Wirth Parkway, Memorial Parkway and St. Anthony Parkway. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 25 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Rain, ice or snow cancels the ride. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 MON 5:30 PM B 25 -34 mi. Minnetonka Meander - Spring Edition.. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot(3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124 and Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 25 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot Of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion In New Brighton. Route Varies weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. this is a stay together ride. weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Dave Swaab 612-709-1174 Kay Mitchell -612-801-6551. 26 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave,.Maplewood, MN, 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell:651-252-7419, Email: Jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. 26 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. 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 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 26 TUE 5:30 PM 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. Rest stop provided. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 26 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. The curtain rises once again for the 14th season of an amazingly fun little ride called the Acapulco! This classic features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. One thing we try to do on the Acapulco is to encourage riders to form multiple groups of like abilities. Doing so offers those who seek it a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward. If rain (snow?) is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 26 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 27 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia 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 then up Battle Creek and through Indian Mounds Park. The return is up Bruce Vento Trail with a loop around Lake Phalen. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 27 WED 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. If snow is gone will be mix of trails and quiet streets riding. If enough snow on trails will be on streets. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 27 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 27 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 mi. Back Up to Speed. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Although likely to be somewhat intermittent this year "Riding from Richfield" continues the Wednesday routine of promoting unique pedaling. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each and every time! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 28 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 28 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 28 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 29 FRI 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Friday on the Bike featuring City Lakes & Trails. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway Mpls. Time to pump up the tires and start rolling. We will be riding on city streets and trails. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is "below" 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. There will be a "light" refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. If weather is a concern, call ride leader. June Johnson 612-869-1710. Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 29 FRI 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 29 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SPRING FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Since we'll be out after dark, bike lights front and rear required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier. 30 SAT 7:00 AM 125/190mi OUTREACH RIDE: 200k/300k Brevet - Randonneur, Waterloo, Ia. Depart from The Days Inn, 1809 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo, Iowa. See Iowa-Randonneurs website for more details. Cedar Valley Randonneurs ride, starting in Waterloo, passing through Oelwein and Volga for the 200k, on to MacGregor then back to Waterloo for the 300k route. Contact Robert Fry at cvbrevet-at-mchsi-dot-com, website www.iowa-randonneurs-dot-org for registration details. Contact TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to confirm Outreach ride status. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 30 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and W River Rd Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage will increase as the weather cooperates. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Prepare for the Ironman Grand Fondo Century on May 1. Road Bikes are encouraged this time of year as the roads are drying off and SOME of the potholes have been filled. Randall Huskamp 612=724=9058 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 30 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 30 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: WHITE BEAR EXPRESS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route follows some trails and mostly bike-friendly roads directly to White Bear Lake for breakfast at Keys Cafe. The return follows the southern portion of the Pink Express route through the Lake Vadnis - Lake Owasso area which is a little hilly. Look it up in the TCBC Bike Atlas, 7th edition. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 30 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Welcome to Wisconsin (Hudson). Depart from Walmart, 2222 Crestview Drive, Hudson WI 54016. Please park on the north end of the parking lot (look for my Honda Element across from Wendy's). Exit 2, turn south, then turn east on Crestview. Walmart is 1/4 mile on the south side. It is time to get your body parts accustomed to riding your bike again in western Wisconsin. Last time to tune your body (and bike) up before the MN Ironman. Enjoy the quiet roads of western Wisconsin in the springtime. The route will be on the quiet roads of northern St. Croix County and we will have a fantastic view of the river valley from the bluffs of Hudson. Join us for this fun ride and lunch afterwards at Key's Cafe. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, depratterc-at-yahoo-dot-com. 30 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 22-50 mi. Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. |