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AUGUST 20101 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sun. Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton[zipcode 55112] 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and county, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller . 1 SUN 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 1 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 35, 46, 63 mi. options Blue Mound View (Madison, WI). Depart from Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719 From Best Western, take Grand Canyon Drive to Odana Road, west (left) on Odana Road to Gammon Road. South (left) on Gammon Road. Gammon becomes McKenna. Approximately 2 miles from Best Western. Hilly ride west of Madison. Long route leads to spectacular view from the top of Blue Mound. Shorter options to Mount Horeb or Cross Plains. Ride with members of Madison's Bombay Bike Club while visiting Madison for Mad Town Miles. Self sufficient B riders most welcome. Tom Melcher 651-353-3372 or trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net 1 SUN 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 after the bridge into Prescott from MN (61), then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must provide advance notice so I can alert next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you make it back. There is a petrol stations as you enter WI. Ignore their pointing and laughter as the hot flush of shame washes over you. And remember kids: not all miles are created equal. Scott Weinberg: scott hyphen weinberg at msn. 1 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Summer Sunday's from Painters Park. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN (across from Sunny's Ice Cream). Enjoy Sunday Mornings this summer with your biking buddies as we enjoy a leisurely stroll on the streets and trails of Minneapolis with a "sweet" rest stop at a local bakery. Differing routes each week. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com. 1 SUN 9:30 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 nice ride that is not too early, but allows you to get in some miles before the heat of the day arrives. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills to for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Perfect for recovery or just a nice day out for a spin. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 1 SUN 9:30 AM 25-40 mi. Mad Town Miles (MTM). Depart from Best Western, 650 Canyon Drive, Madison, WI. 40 mile in town loop goes through the scenic southern suburbs before circumnavigating Lake Monona and returning via the impressive, but now familiar arboretum. David Gepner, WentBiking-at- comcast-dot-net. 1 SUN 10:00 AM B 29 mi. Rum and Coke (Coon Rapids). Depart from Riverdale Crossing shopping center near Eddington's and Dickies BBQ, 13111 Riverdale Drive Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Ride roads, streets and trails north of Coon Rapids & Anoka along the west side of the Rum River to Rum River Central Park where we will ride the lengthy bike trail. Return along east side of the Rum River. This ride is similar to Rum and Doughnuts, but has a different start/finish & runs the opposite direction. The ride is equal parts trail, neighborhoods (zillionaire row) and open road and is quite scenic, especially in Rum River Central Park. After the ride, have a cola and soup/salad/sandwich at Eddington's, or a cola and some delicious BBQ at Dickies!! Park behind Eddington's / Dickies. We will stick together as one group on this ride, though excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restroom is available at gas stations on opposite side of Round Lake Blvd from ride start, or 5 miles en route at Holiday gas station. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 1 SUN 12:30 PM C 17-27 Mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ; Steve Scott ; and Mary & Berway Swanstrom . 1 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 25 mi. Roseville West. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This ride incorporates several major downtown bike trails including the Greenway, Cedar Lake and Diagonal trails. We pass through bike-friendly areas of the U of M campus. The rest stop is at the unique Freewheel midtown bike center located on the Greenway trail. The ride map can be viewed at: http://app4.websitetonight-dot-com/projects/1/2/8/4/1284789/uploads/Roseville_West_Map.pdf Copy this link into your browser to review the ride. Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com. 1 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27mi Down the River and Up the Creek (Brooklyn Park). Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on a bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com; 763-424-4223. 1 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave/Co Rd D. in St. Anthony Village. Park in lot out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice Route. Some Hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg - 612-462-4747. 1 SUN 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 2 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead, Mendota Heights, MN. An easy, pretty flat, all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), follow the Greenway east and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road newly repaved path to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try googling Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights. It’s a half-block east of the trailhead. Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623; Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell). 2 MON 9:30 AM C 27 mi. Ride to Parker's Lake. Depart from Lake Harriet Bandshell (west side of lake). We will ride on paved trails via Cedar Lake, Wirth Parkway and Luce Line to Parker's Lake in Plymouth. Bring snacks or lunch to eat at the lake. Mapless, mostly flat and very scenic. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com. 2 MON 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. RIVERS' RETURN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route goes to St. Paul via Como Avenue and crosses the river on the Wabasha Bridge. It returns up the rivers by the Lilydale Road and Big Rivers Trail, over the Mendota Bridge to Fort Snelling and on to Minnehaha Park for a rest stop. From there it continues on up the river to the Stone Arch Bridge and finally back to Roseville on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 2 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Pete Hawkins 763-786-3792, 8/2; Jim Gryniewski 612-618-5063, 8/9; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 8/16; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 8/23; Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 8/30. 2 MON 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Luce Line trail head(no facilities). From Hwy 394/Hwy 12(Wayzata) exit onto Cty Rd 15 (Gleason Lake Rd). Turn right (Northeast) then left(north) on Vicksberg Lane, then left on 10th st. and follow signs to trailhead lot. Route includes portions of LRT and Luce Line (both packed limestone), using connecting Cty Rd 19 and North Shore Cty Rd 51. Our rest stop is Minnetonka city hall and lunch stop, an eatery in Excelsior. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Catherine Roach 651-341-3454. 2 MON 11:00 AM Mad Town Miles (MTM). Depart from Best Western, 650 Canyon Drive, Madison, WI. Penn Cycle sponsored Trek tour at the Waterloo plant (which I am told is normally only open to their dealers) promises to be a special treat. To hear the commentary participants will be issued headsets (as well as safety glasses) as they walk through this large bike manufacturing facility. David Gepner, WentBiking-at- comcast-dot-net. 2 MON 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 2 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Metro East Variety (Oakdale). Depart from LA Fitness - Oakdale Southeast Intersection off of Interstate 694 and Hwy 5 in Oakdale. Join me for a fun night of trails and roads through Oakdale, Battle Creek, Downtown St. Paul, Gateway, Maplewood and Lake Elmo. Terrain is mainly flat. Diane Ziemer 612-247-4835 email: diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net. 2 MON 6:00 PM B 24-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 2 MON 6:00 PM B/C 18-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park. Main pavilion, New Brighton. Route may vary weekly. Join us for a very casual "Mellow" ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride at a social pace. Dona or Tom Devine . 3 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-73 MI. GATEWAY EXPRESS. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of 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 choses 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 aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 3 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Medicine Lake MeanderingTrails. Depart from Latuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55. From Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 West 1 mile to South Shore Drive, turn R unto the frontage rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of Latuff's parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson and Ed Hassler . 3 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 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 . 3 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (6/22 - 7/6 Joe Hays ) 3 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot 20135 Elk Lake Rd Nw. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor Road, go 3 miles to the park. We will take various routes on low traffic roads through rolling countryside. Lots scenery forest, small lakes, and wildlife. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 3 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from 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 Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We begin the ride at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 3 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 3 TUE 7:00 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 WED 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Cow Campus. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" parking lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails with an en-route lunch at the Black Bear Cafe located in the Lake Como Pavilion. There will be flowes to smell and cows to see as we ride through the "farm" campus. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 4 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50mi CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past lotsa lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. All routes start and end at CARS Bike Shop. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS bike shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Bob Floyd, . 4 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25mi Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Fitness and Cycle Hwy 169 and 114th (11350 aquilla Dr. behind the BP station, Champlin, mn). Mapless Ride, Routes vary, group stays together. After ride stay and eat at HUDY's Cafe. NO ride on the 8-18-10 Mary Swanstrum Berway Swanstrum . 4 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 Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 4 WED 10:30 AM A/B 50-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but leader varies each week. If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged, and shortcuts always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 (this week only) to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. If another leader substitutes, their email and phone will be noted under "Rides/Trips" on the TCBC message board. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 4 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 4 WED 5:30 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group = Mapless- "NEW TIME" Midtown Bike Center. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel bikes on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879. 4 WED 5:45 PM C 18-24 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (Mpls). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining option after ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 4 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 4 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 4 WED 6:00 PM B 27 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 4 WED 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 5 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 5 THU 9:30 AM B 26-41mi A Fresh Start (Shoreview). 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. The shortcut riders frequently end by 12:15 riding a B pace and the other (faster) riders end about the same time going the full route. 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 juan4d -at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710. 5 THU 10:00 AM B/C 29mi Wayzata to St. Boni, Out & Back. Depart from Dakota Regional Trail Parking Lot, Wayzata. Take Lake St. thru Wayzata, L on Grove/Barry Ave, Cross RR tracks, Park on the right. We will ride part way on the Dakota Regional Trail. Then on the rolling hills of Minnetrista & St. Boni for a lunch stop at Mackenthun's. Joe Dupont H:952-934-2087 Cell: 952-334-4257. 5 THU 10:00 AM C 20-22 mi. Four Lakes Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We'll take a leisurely ride on the trails around Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun and Lake of the Isles stopping in route for lunch/snacks at the Tin Fish. Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623 or Cell (612)801-3566 at the ride. 5 THU 10:00 AM B 30mi City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 5 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 5 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 5 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.. 5 THU 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Rum Runner (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids. The ride heads North from Erik’s before heading back South following East River Road then back up West River Road to Anoka before heading back to Erik’s. Predominately flat course with nice views of the Mississippi and the Rum Rivers. Paul Waxon 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 5 THU 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, 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 Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please park in back. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. We'll use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride but we encourage a relaxed pace on this one. In fact, we are now offering a dedicated "B" level version of this popular ride within the A/B standard. No more worries that "it's too fast". So come give this ride a try- we think you'll like it!!! Dinner afterward at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be cancelled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope you can make it! Larry Crawford, (B Leader) 651-485-7011. Bob Hoffman, (A/B Leader) . 5 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32 mi. Cyclotherapy. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot (if lot is full, park on street). Join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 5 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park in lot across street from Paneras. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html). Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 6 FRI 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Friday on the Bike. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" parking lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails - there will be a light refreshment stop - bring a snack and water. We will be stopping for hamburgers after the ride at "Busters" on 28th Avenue and 42nd Street. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 6 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 6 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). A popular Friday night staple for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/20; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/27. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 6 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN 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. Ed Hassler spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 7 SAT 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 7 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45mi 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, 651.246.3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 7 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. 7 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON -COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR.. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Check I-494 road construction alerts!. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 7 SAT 8:30 AM B 43 mi. Taste of Maplewood (Saint Paul). Depart from Byerly's, 1959 Suburban Avenue, Saint Paul. From the west, take 94 East to the Ruth Street exit, go one block south and take a right on Suburban. Park at the east end of the lot. We'll cruise the streets and bike paths on the East Side of Saint Paul before heading up to the Taste of Maplewood. After partaking of the festivities for a while, we'll take the Gateway out to Pine Point Park and back. This will be a social ride and B/C riders are more than welcome. Bring a bike lock and, depending on how much time you plan on spending at the Taste, maybe some comfortable shoes for walking. Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn dot-edu, 651-731-3875; Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com. 7 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61mi & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 7 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 534 Selby Ave.(ST. Paul). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads of Mpls/St. Paul We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING YOUR SMILES. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 7 SAT 9:30 AM B/C app 30 mi. Pardon My French. Depart from Thomas Lake Center parking lot (near Pardon my French), on Cliff Road in Eagan (about a half-mile east of 35E). An easy ride through Rosemount, Farmington, Apple Vally and Eagan. All on streets with bike lanes or bike paths. Some hills, but a chance to refresh at the Pardon My French Cafe afterward more than makes up for it. Try the chocolate-filled croissants to make up for those burned-up calories in style! Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623. 7 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 7 SAT 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from MInnihaha Falls in Minnihaha Park in Minneapolis, MN. We will ride to Caponi Art Park in Eagan, Minnesota Located on 60-acres of rolling wooded hills in Eagan, Minnesota, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is a distinctive cultural center offering free programs and educational experiences in an inviting, natural setting that seamlessly blends art and nature. Please bring your camera and $$ for food and shoes for walking. You should plan to spend a 5-6 hours. If you like art and nature this is the ride for you. Walter Griffin , Clarice Nelson 612-623-3009. 7 SAT 1:30 PM B 33-38 mi. Afton/Elmo. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. If lot is full, park in adjacent high school lot just to the west. Scenic with some big hills. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 7 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided 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. 8 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sun. Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton[zipcode 55112] 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and county, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richaed Miller . 8 SUN 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 8 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 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 Eric Feld, . 8 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 74/84/100 and 34/42/50mi CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Extended Edition (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Sunday on the north end of town with a long, invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 longer mileage options at 74, 84 and 100 miles and the leader will ride one of these. The three shorter routes of 34, 42 and 50 miles are also available, but without a leader (unless there is a volunteer). All routes start and end at CARS Bike Shop. All routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes. The 3 longer routes continue north and east past Rondeau, Crossways, Howard, Clear and Forest lakes with the 100 mile route also featuring the Chisago City/Lindstrom chain of lakes. All routes (except 34) then pass Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes. Finally, return to CARS via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS bike shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. Bob Floyd, . 8 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 27 mi. Be Dam'd n Back. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel & Jim Pittenger, 612-588-3653. 8 SUN 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 after the bridge into Prescott from MN (61), then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must provide advance notice so I can alert next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you make it back. There is a petrol stations as you enter WI. Ignore their pointing and laughter as the hot flush of shame washes over you. And remember kids: not all miles are created equal. Scott Weinberg: scott hyphen weinberg at msn. 8 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34/45 mi. Washington County Whirl. Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive Woodbury, MN 55125. Exit 494 at Lake, east on Lake, east on Courtly, south on Ojibway Drive. A scenic rural route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This route offers winding, wooded roads, wide vistas, and beautiful views of the St Croix River, with some big hills. Steve Scholl, srs428-at-msn-dot-com, 651-341-0597 (cell), 651-699-1203 (home). 8 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Summer Sunday's from Painters Park. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN (across from Sunny's Ice Cream). Enjoy Sunday Mornings this summer with your biking buddies as we enjoy a leisurely stroll on the streets and trails of Minneapolis with a "sweet" rest stop at a local bakery. Differing routes each week. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com. 8 SUN 10:15 AM C 25 mi. Eden Prairie to Chanhassen Lakes and Marshes. Depart from Erik’s parking lot in Eden Prairie, 16570 Main Street. Erik’s new location is off Hwy 5 at Carnelian Lane which is one block west of County Road 4. Take frontage road (Main Street). We will bike primarily on blacktopped trails around Chanhassen lakes and marshes and have lunch at Jimmy John’s in Chanhassen. Duane and Diana Kasper, (952) 448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 8 SUN 10:30 AM A/B 50 mi. TWO SUE'S FROM HUDSON. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Road in Hudson. Take I-94 to Exit 2 (Carmichael Road), south on Carmichael Road .6 mile, left on Hanley Road .5 mile, left on O'Neil .1 mile to Park on west side of road. Join the two Sue's on a beautiful ride in the hills of Hudson and River Falls. Bathrooms available at the ride start but NO WATER. If weather threatens, call your ride leaders to see if the ride has been cancelled before coming to the ride start. If ride is cancelled, there will also be a message on the ride cancel messsage board before 9:15 AM. 38 mile option also available. Sue Blum 651-690-2100; Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 8 SUN 12:30 PM C 17-27 Mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ; Steve Scott ; and Mary & Berway Swanstrom . 8 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave/Co Rd D. in St. Anthony Village. Park in lot out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice Route. Some Hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg - 612-462-4747. 8 SUN 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 9 MON 275 mi. BREW (Bicycle Ride Exploring Wisconsin). Depart from New Glarus, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE: Experience challenging bicycling, craft beer, artisan cheeses, and local wines. A great blend of structured tours, select group meals, personal free time, amazing scenery, quirky attractions and personal attention by dedicated staff who know the area well make this a great bicycle vacation. This is a camping tour with hotel options. Register now. This tour will fill up quickly. Cost $500. TCBC SPONSOR - Shuttleguy Tours: Rick at (608)-341-6089 or email to info-at-shuttleguy-dot-com. 9 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the September issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 9 MON 9:15 AM C 23 mi. Great HOMEMADE Google Moogle. Depart from 745 Grand Avenue, NW Corner of Grand Avenue at Grotto in St. Paul (55105). Parking behind the condo building and in the lot across the alley. Based on the Great Googly Moogly route. A summer time tradition exploring the Mississippi River, Como Park and the State Capitol. This one, however, begins east of St.ThomasU at Catherine's condo, and ends with a home cooked meal at her place. Your contributions and shares are welcome, though not necessary. Even consider stopping in on your lunch break! Catherine Roach 651-341-3454, and Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009. 9 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead, Mendota Heights, MN. An easy, pretty flat, all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), follow the Greenway east and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road newly repaved path to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try googling Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights. It’s a half-block east of the trailhead. Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623; Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell). 9 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Ride to Lake Susan. Depart from Cornelia Pool Park (Rosaland Park) in Edina. Less than a block west of intersection of Valley View Rd. and W. 66th St. We will ride on paved trails and bike-friendly streets to Chanhassen and Lake Susan. Bring snacks/lunch to eat at a park along the return trip. Joan Davies joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com. 9 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. UP THE CRIK WITH A PEDAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's down to the Mississippi River at Jackson and Warner Road. From there It's down the river and then UP! Battle Creek to Indian Mounds Park. Then it's down Lower Afton Road to Woodbury for a break. The return is by Upper Afton Road, Burns, Mounds Boulevard Trail, through Swede Hollow and then on city streets back to Roseville. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 9 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Pete Hawkins 763-786-3792, 8/2; Jim Gryniewski 612-618-5063, 8/9; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 8/16; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 8/23; Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 8/30. 9 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg). Ongoing construction at the Plaza will necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. Most likely we will be on the northeast side of the plaza. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; . 9 MON 6:00 PM B 20-27 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work! (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the "office." Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Some short cuts become main routes as sunset gets earlier. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 9 MON 6:00 PM B 24-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 9 MON 6:00 PM B/C 18-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park. Main pavilion, New Brighton. Route may vary weekly. Join us for a very casual "Mellow" ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride at a social pace. Dona or Tom Devine . 9 MON 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 10 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-73 MI. GATEWAY EXPRESS. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of 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 choses 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 aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 10 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35mi Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley, MN. We will be on the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There will be many choices to eat after the ride. Lois Carlson and Ed Hassler . 10 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 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 . 10 TUE 10:15 AM C 23 mi. Parks, Trails & River Boat Tales. Depart from Historic Ft. Snelling parking lot. Take Highway 55/62 to Bloomington Road, exit and follow signs to fort. We'll ride on trails to St. Paul through Hidden Falls & Crosby Farms parks stopping for lunch at the Harriet Isl. Riverboat Grill, and returning via Lillydale Park & Big Rivers Trails. Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009 Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623. 10 TUE 6:00 PM A 36 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293. 10 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 21 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Tom and Kari Sandstrom, . 10 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (6/22 - 7/6 Joe Hays ) 10 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot 20135 Elk Lake Rd Nw. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor Road, go 3 miles to the park. We will take various routes on low traffic roads through rolling countryside. Lots scenery forest, small lakes, and wildlife. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 10 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from 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 Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We begin the ride at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 10 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 24 - 30 mi range 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Jim Dohogne, . 10 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 10 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 15-20 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off Sherburne County 1 near the the Elk River Country Club. From US Hwy 10, turn north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne County 1 about 3 miles. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasuralbe ride after a day of work. In the event of rain the ride will be canceled. Barb 763-441-5986, day of the ride cell 612-710-1830; Joanne 763-441-5471. 11 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50mi CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past lotsa lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. All routes start and end at CARS Bike Shop. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS bike shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Bob Floyd, . 11 WED 10:00 AM C 32 mi. Hopkins to Sea Salt (Minnehaha Falls). Depart from Depart from the Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. Our route is via Hutchinson Spur, Greenway and Minnehaha Creek Parkway trails. Our rest /lunch stop is at Seasalt at Minnehaha Falls. Duane and Diana Kasper, (952)448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 11 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi Champlin Mid-Morning Ramble. Depart from Traihead Cycle & Fitness 114th & Hwy 169 (11350 Aquilla Drive) Chanplin. Mapless ride. Routes vary. Group stays together. After the ride, stay & eat at Hudy's Cafe. Mary & Berway Swanstrom Phillip Lawson . 11 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25mi Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Fitness and Cycle Hwy 169 and 114th (11350 aquilla Dr. behind the BP station, Champlin, mn). Mapless Ride, Routes vary, group stays together. After ride stay and eat at HUDY's Cafe. NO ride on the 8-18-10 Mary Swanstrum Berway Swanstrum . 11 WED 10:30 AM A/B 35/50/56/60 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, and shortcuts always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 763-208-3595 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Katie Angle katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net 763-208-3595. 11 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 11 WED 5:30 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group = Mapless- "NEW TIME" Midtown Bike Center. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel bikes on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879. 11 WED 5:45 PM C 18-24 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (Mpls). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining option after ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 11 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 11 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 11 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville). Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 11 WED 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 12 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 12 THU 8:30 AM B 20/52/72 mi. PICNIC RIDE ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). The rescheduled picnic from July 22, which was canceled due to rain. Same ride options as the normal Thursdays on the Cannon ride, but at the end, a splendid picnic with Don Picard manning the grill. Included will be brats, lime-garlic chicken, Chicago Hot Dogs, salads, Boston baked beans and brown bread, along with Texas sheet cake with strawberries. No picnic fee required, though donations would not be beaten off with a bicycle chain. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 12 THU 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Operation American Legion. Depart from Richfield American Legion Post 435 parking lot at 6501 Portland Ave S, Richfield. Take out your finest military hat, iron your bike jersey, starch your shorts, and shine your bike shoes because we're riding with Commander Jerry on trails and streets in Minneapolis and St Paul. After the ride stay for lunch at the Richfield American Legion (prices on request). June Johnson, 612-869-1710 and Nancy Welsh , Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608. 12 THU 9:30 AM B 26-41mi A Fresh Start (Shoreview). 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. The shortcut riders frequently end by 12:15 riding a B pace and the other (faster) riders end about the same time going the full route. 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 juan4d -at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710. 12 THU 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. 12 THU 10:00 AM B 30mi City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 12 THU 3:00 PM 30, 60, or 100 mi. JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes. Depart from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. See web site at http://ride.jdrf-dot-org for more information on locations and event times. NON-TCBC RIDE: Nestled between the bluffs of Wisconsin and the Mississippi River, riders will navigate a course that starts in La Crosse and crosses three states, two bridges and one mighty river. Experience parts of the Mid West you have never seen all from the seat of your bike while taking in incredible views of the bluffs and river! The course is relatively flat and will offer several different options perfect for the entire family! 2010 Fundraising Packages vary from $2,000 - $4,000; see web site at http://ride.jdrf-dot-org for registration, fees, fundraising tips, training and more info. TCBC SPONSOR: Contact Kara Fischer, kfischer-at-jdrf-dot-org, 952-851-0770. 12 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 12 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 12 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.. 12 THU 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Rum Runner (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids. The ride heads North from Erik’s before heading back South following East River Road then back up West River Road to Anoka before heading back to Erik’s. Predominately flat course with nice views of the Mississippi and the Rum Rivers. Paul Waxon 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 12 THU 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, 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 Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please park in back. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. We'll use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride but we encourage a relaxed pace on this one. In fact, we are now offering a dedicated "B" level version of this popular ride within the A/B standard. No more worries that "it's too fast". So come give this ride a try- we think you'll like it!!! Dinner afterward at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be cancelled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope you can make it! Larry Crawford, (B Leader) 651-485-7011. Bob Hoffman, (A/B Leader) . 12 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park in lot across street from Paneras. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html). Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 13 FRI 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Friday on the Bike/Nokomis Out & Back. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" parking lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to St. Paul to explore the Mississippi River Valley, Summit Avenue in St. Paul and featuring great views from the Big Rivers Regional Trail in Mendota Heights. There will be an optional lunch or ice cream stop near the end of the ride at the Sea Salt located in Minnehaha Park. Bring snacks and water for a stop somewhere along the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 13 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 13 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). A popular Friday night staple for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/20; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/27. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 13 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN 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. Ed Hassler spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 14 SAT 100k, 200k, 266k, 300k OUTREACH RIDE: DAIRYLAND DARE. Depart from Dodgeville, WI. The Dairlyland Dare is a challenging ride in southwest WI, west of Madison. The terrain is very hilly. The rest stops are well stocked and the event is well organized. The ride is chip timed. Email me if you are coming and we will meet for the briefing and sign in Friday evening at Harris Park and/or in town so you can start when you wish. Ride info, maps, and packets passed out Friday evening at Harris Park. Info and register at: www.dairylanddare-dot-com. Registration required Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 14 SAT 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 14 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45mi 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, 651.246.3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 14 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 35-40 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot near the Elk River Country Club off of Sherburne County 1. Going west on US Hwy 10 through Elk River, turn right\north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne County 1 for about 3 miles. A great way to start your Saturday with a ride on flat to rolling terrain,low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop or traffic lights. Ride the quiet country roads of Sherburne, Wright or Anoka counties. Barb 763-441-5986, day of the ride cell 612-710-1830; Joanne 763-441-5471. 14 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON -COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR.. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Check I-494 road construction alerts!. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406. 14 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61mi & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 14 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 534 Selby Ave.(ST. Paul). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads of Mpls/St. Paul We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING YOUR SMILES. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 14 SAT 9:30 AM B/C app 30 mi. Pardon My French. Depart from Thomas Lake Center parking lot (near Pardon my French), on Cliff Road in Eagan (about a half-mile east of 35E). An easy ride through Rosemount, Farmington, Apple Vally and Eagan. All on streets with bike lanes or bike paths. Some hills, but a chance to refresh at the Pardon My French Cafe afterward more than makes up for it. Try the chocolate-filled croissants to make up for those burned-up calories in style! Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623. 14 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. U dah Man BBQ Wisconsin Style. Depart from Hudson Wi Grandview Park, I-94 East to Wisconsin Exit 2, north on Carmichael for 2 miles, park on east side of road under the big water tower. Join us for our 3rd annual BBQ Wisconsin Style. After the ride, we will enjoy Georgia Pulled Pork, Brats and Burgers. Please RSVP to Kevin & Cindy by August 10. Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the meat. Please bring your own beverage and dessert. Everything else will be furnished. See you there! Oh yeah, don't forget your bikes and appetites. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Judy Kallestad, 651-731-3875. 14 SAT 9:30 AM A/B Options approx. 50-70 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 14 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 14 SAT 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Minnihaha Falls Parking lot. We will ride to Caponi Art Park in Eagan, Minnesota Located on 60-acres of rolling wooded hills in Eagan, Minnesota, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is a distinctive cultural center offering free programs and educational experiences in an inviting, natural setting that seamlessly blends art and nature. Please bring your camera and $$ for food and shoes for walking. You should plan to spend a 5-6 hours. If you like art and nature this is the ride for you. If it rains the ride will be re scheduled in October. Walter Griffin , Clarice 612-623-3009. 14 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided 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. 15 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sun. Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton[zipcode 55112] 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and county, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richaed Miller . 15 SUN 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 15 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 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 Eric Feld, . 15 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 104 mi. NMC - North Metro Century. Depart from Anoka Senior High School, 3939 7th Ave. It's about 1.5 miles north of Hwy 10 on 7th Ave (Co Rd 7) Turn left at the 38th Ave stoplight. (This is actually the school parking lot entrance.). The ride covers four counties, Anoka, Sherburne, Mille Lacs, and Isanti. Start from Anoka Senior High School. The first rest stop at the Elk River Country Club. We will go West to Big lake and then North to the second rest stop at Santiago with resturant and restrooms. We will turn East to Princeton for lunch at the Coborn's Deli. Continue East to the next rest stop at Bradford, gas station with restrooms and snacks. Then to the park in downtown St Francis for the last rest stop. Water will be provided at the rest stops. Limited SAG support contact by cell phone. Map and cue sheet will be provided. The route is posted on MapMyRide-dot-com as "NMC - North Metro Century" Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003, Arlen Scherber "Birthday Boy" 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 15 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 74/84/100 and 34/42/50mi CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Extended Edition (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Sunday on the north end of town with a long, invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 longer mileage options at 74, 84 and 100 miles and the leader will ride one of these. The three shorter routes of 34, 42 and 50 miles are also available, but without a leader (unless there is a volunteer). All routes start and end at CARS Bike Shop. All routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes. The 3 longer routes continue north and east past Rondeau, Crossways, Howard, Clear and Forest lakes with the 100 mile route also featuring the Chisago City/Lindstrom chain of lakes. All routes (except 34) then pass Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes. Finally, return to CARS via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS bike shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. Bob Floyd, . 15 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 65 mi. 65 for 65 (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop - OVERFLOW Parking lot, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Come ride 65 miles with Pete as he celebrates his 65th birthday. We'll leave from Erik's Bike Shop in St Louis Park and head west past several buffalo (see if you can find them, they're statues) through Excelsior, out to Delano and the Three Crows Cafe, then up to Rockford and back. Self-sufficient B-Riders welcome. Karen & Pete May 952-200-4939 petermay5291-at-earthlink-dot-net. 15 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Summer Sunday's from Painters Park. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN (across from Sunny's Ice Cream). Enjoy Sunday Mornings this summer with your biking buddies as we enjoy a leisurely stroll on the streets and trails of Minneapolis with a "sweet" rest stop at a local bakery. Differing routes each week. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com. 15 SUN 12:30 PM C 17-27 Mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ; Steve Scott ; and Mary & Berway Swanstrom . 15 SUN 1:00 PM B/C 25/30 mi. Moltumyr/Houlihan Hop. Depart from parking lot at northwest corner of 66th Street & Lyndale Avenue So, Richfield. We will be biking paved streets and trails - bring a snack and water. OPTIONAL - happy hour at Houlihan's (across street from parking lot) after ride. SPECIAL TREAT - dessert at Moltumyr's (next door) after happy hour. Rain will cancel ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710, Nancy Welsh , Cell at ride start 612-845-5656 or 612-414-5217. 15 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27mi Down the River and Up the Creek (Brooklyn Park). Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on a bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com; 763-424-4223. 15 SUN 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 16 MON 9:15 AM C 23 mi. Great HOMEMADE Google Moogle. Depart from 745 Grand Avenue, NW Corner of Grand Avenue at Grotto in St. Paul (55105). Parking behind the condo building and in the lot across the alley. Based on the Great Googly Moogly route. A summer time tradition exploring the Mississippi River, Como Park and the State Capitol. This one, however, begins east of St.ThomasU at Catherine's condo, and ends with a home cooked meal at her place. Your contributions and shares are welcome, though not necessary. Even consider stopping in on your lunch break! Catherine Roach 651-341-3454, and Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009. 16 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead, Mendota Heights, MN. An easy, pretty flat, all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), follow the Greenway east and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road newly repaved path to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try googling Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights. It’s a half-block east of the trailhead. Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623; Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell). 16 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Pete Hawkins 763-786-3792, 8/2; Jim Gryniewski 612-618-5063, 8/9; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 8/16; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 8/23; Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 8/30. 16 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg). Ongoing construction at the Plaza will necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. Most likely we will be on the northeast side of the plaza. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; . 16 MON 6:00 PM B 20-27 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work! (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the "office." Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Some short cuts become main routes as sunset gets earlier. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 16 MON 6:00 PM B 24-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 16 MON 6:00 PM B/C 18-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park. Main pavilion, New Brighton. Route may vary weekly. Join us for a very casual "Mellow" ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride at a social pace. Dona or Tom Devine . 16 MON 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 16 MON 6:30 PM C 12-15 mi. New Member Ride. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot, southeast corner of Logan Street and 50th Street (southwest Minneapolis). Enter lot from Logan Street south of 50th Street. This is a ride for new Club members who have not riden extensively or who have not participated in group rides and who would also like to meet other new members. There will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding pointers. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487. 17 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-73 MI. GATEWAY EXPRESS. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of 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 choses 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 aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 17 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 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 . 17 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. MAHTOMEDI MEANDER. 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 10 miles to the Stillwater Road and turn west to a rest stop in Mahtomedi. From there it's bike-friendly streets with a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Roseville. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 17 TUE 10:00 AM C 50 mi. each way CREAMERY OVERNIGHT. Depart from John Hoffmann's house in Eau Claire. Special rate is offered $110 per room. Paved trail, trail pass required: $4 daily, $15 annual. Start from John Hoffmann's house in Eau Claire at 10 AM. Ride to Downsville, WI. and return next day. Water and rest stops along the way. Contact John Hoffmann at 715-834-7897 for reservations at the Creamery (by August 12) and for directions to his house. Creamery Amenities: Large beds, each room has a large hot tub, large meeting room, a fine restaurant. Overnight luggage will be sagged. John Hoffmann at 715-834-7897 17 TUE 6:00 PM A 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293. 17 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 21 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Tom and Kari Sandstrom, . 17 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #5. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th ave). We will ride 12th Avenue to Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha path through Minnehaha Park and cross Mendota Bridge to Mendota and back by Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (6/22 - 7/6 Joe Hays ) 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot 20135 Elk Lake Rd Nw. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor Road, go 3 miles to the park. We will take various routes on low traffic roads through rolling countryside. Lots scenery forest, small lakes, and wildlife. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from 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 Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We begin the ride at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 24 - 30 mi range 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Jim Dohogne, . 17 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 17 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 15-20 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off Sherburne County 1 near the the Elk River Country Club. From US Hwy 10, turn north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne County 1 about 3 miles. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasuralbe ride after a day of work. In the event of rain the ride will be canceled. Barb 763-441-5986, day of the ride cell 612-710-1830; Joanne 763-441-5471. 18 WED 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Chaska Dikes and Shakopee Trail Ride. Depart from Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 18 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25mi Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Fitness and Cycle Hwy 169 and 114th (11350 aquilla Dr. behind the BP station, Champlin, mn). Mapless Ride, Routes vary, group stays together. After ride stay and eat at HUDY's Cafe. NO ride on the 8-18-10 Mary Swanstrum Berway Swanstrum . 18 WED 10:00 AM C 50 mi. each way CREAMERY OVERNIGHT. Depart from John Hoffmann's house in Eau Claire. Special rate is offered $110 per room. Paved trail, trail pass required: $4 daily, $15 annual. Start from John Hoffmann's house in Eau Claire at 10 AM. Ride to Downsville, WI. and return next day. Water and rest stops along the way. Contact John Hoffmann at 715-834-7897 for reservations at the Creamery (by August 12) and for directions to his house. Creamery Amenities: Large beds, each room has a large hot tub, large meeting room, a fine restaurant. Overnight luggage will be sagged. John Hoffmann at 715-834-7897 18 WED 10:30 AM A/B 43/50/66 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Ride starts at park; no water avail, but shortcuts always are. If weather threatens, call leader to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462. 18 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 18 WED 5:30 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group = Mapless- "NEW TIME" Midtown Bike Center. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel bikes on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879. 18 WED 5:45 PM C 18-24 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (Mpls). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining option after ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 18 WED 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 18 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 18 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 18 WED 6:00 PM B 27 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park (southwest corner of 694 and Victoria in Shoreview). Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around White Bear Lake. Kathleen Lepp (lepplaw-at-hotmail-dot-com). 19 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 19 THU 9:30 AM B 26-41mi A Fresh Start (Shoreview). 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. The shortcut riders frequently end by 12:15 riding a B pace and the other (faster) riders end about the same time going the full route. 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 juan4d -at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710. 19 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 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. 19 THU 10:00 AM C 20-22 mi. Four Lakes Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We'll take a leisurely ride on the trails around Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun and Lake of the Isles stopping in route for lunch/snacks. Dave Murphy (952)894-4623 or Cell (612)801-3566 at the ride. 19 THU 10:00 AM B 30mi City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 19 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.. 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Rum Runner (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids. The ride heads North from Erik’s before heading back South following East River Road then back up West River Road to Anoka before heading back to Erik’s. Predominately flat course with nice views of the Mississippi and the Rum Rivers. Paul Waxon 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, 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 Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please park in back. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. We'll use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride but we encourage a relaxed pace on this one. In fact, we are now offering a dedicated "B" level version of this popular ride within the A/B standard. No more worries that "it's too fast". So come give this ride a try- we think you'll like it!!! Dinner afterward at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be cancelled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope you can make it! Larry Crawford, (B Leader) 651-485-7011. Bob Hoffman, (A/B Leader) . 19 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park in lot across street from Paneras. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html). Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 20 FRI 125 mi. Theater and Arts Tour. Depart from Spring Green, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE: Each day you will have a choice of routes ranging from intermediate difficulty to challenging. This is a camping tour. Hotels are optional. The tour begins Friday, Aug. 20, when you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a chance to explore local artist studios and galleries. Enjoy an exciting outdoor theater production at Mineral Point’s Alley Stage. This quaint outdoor theater is in its fourth season. Cost $400-$450 TCBC SPONSOR - Shuttleguy Tours: Rick at (608)-341-6089 or email to info-at-shuttleguy-dot-com. 20 FRI 8:30 AM B 64mi Outpost to the Border. Depart from Outpost Motel, 8 miles north of Grand Marais, MN on Highway 61. Drive up for the North Shore Explorers ride one night early and grab a few more miles plus additional beautiful, scenic Lake Superior shoreline riding. This ride goes north on Highway 61 from the Outpost Motel to just shy of the Canadian border. There are no stopsigns or stoplights and almost no cross-streets for the entire route! Another feature of this ride is the climb up Mt Josephine with the accompanying spectacular view of Wauswaugoning Bay. On the way north, we will stop in Hovland for freshly made cinnamon rolls, but you must RSVP (robf228{at}gmail{dot}com by 8/17 if you want one! We'll stop at Ryden's Border Store for lunch/snack and should have enough time afterwards for waterfall viewing on the return. After that, we will attempt to rendezvous with the rest of the TCBC group at the Naniboujou Lodge for tea. By the nature of the route, this is a mapless ride, however you can view the ride and get more route info at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Bob Floyd (651-235-5953), Ed Hassler (), Pete Hall (), Deb Fellows(612-868-9815), Clareyse Nelson (612-623-3009). 20 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 20 FRI 1:00 PM B/C 30 mi. NORTH SHORE EXPLORERS - GRAND MARAIS TO NANIBOUJOU LODGE. Depart from World's Best Donuts, 10 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais. Meet at the World's Best Donuts shop (and the name is not an exaggeration) in downtown Grand Marais and ride along the Lake Superior shore northward to the famed and historic Naniboujou Lodge for afternoon tea and beach lounging, and return to Grand Marais. See 'Overnight Trips' on website for more North Shore Explorer's weekend info. Deb Fellows (612-868-9815), Bob Floyd (651-235-5953), Pete Hall (), Ed Hassler (), Clareyse Nelson (612-623-3009). 20 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). A popular Friday night staple for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/20; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/27. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 21 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 250 mi. 400k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn/Old Chicago parking lot on the NE corner of Cedar Ave (Cty 23) and Cty 42 in Apple Valley. Join us for a cruise through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Lake City, Plainview and Stockton. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to preregister. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 21 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 125mi. 200k TCBC Brevet. Depart from AmericInn parking lot, SE corner of Cedar Ave and Cty 42 in Apple Valley. Ride the TCBC 200k brevet course for TCBC mileage credit. Great for aspiring randonneurs. This ride is run in conjunction with the TCBC 400k ACP brevet starting at the same time. Routes will be the same for beginning and ending legs. Does not qualify for RUSA mileage. Please send an email to TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to confirm. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 21 SAT 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 21 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45mi 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, 651.246.3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 21 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 Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 21 SAT 8:45 AM Outreach 28 or 55 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: North Shore Explorers - Gitchi-Gami Trail. Depart from Meet ride leaders at 8:45 am at registration table at Gooseberry Falls State Park along beautiful Lake Superior. The Gitchi-Gami Trail Association's Annual North Shore Bike Ride. 28 or 55 miles. Both routes begin and end at Gooseberry State Park and follow the Gitchi-Gami Trail through Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and along the North Shore to a rest stop in Beaver Bay. The longer route adds an additional 27 mile loop. Ride registraiton and details available at www.ggta-dot-org See 'Overnight Trips' on website for more North Shore Explorer's weekend info. Deb Fellows (612-868-9815), Ed Hassler (), Clareyse Nelson (612-623-3009), Bob Floyd (651-235-5953), Pete Hall (). 21 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61mi & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 21 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 534 Selby Ave.(ST. Paul). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads of Mpls/St. Paul We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING YOUR SMILES. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 21 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 26/39/49/79 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS-River Falls. Depart from Hoffman Park on the eastern edge of River Falls, WI. Take I-94 east into WI; after Hudson take WI 35 south. Exit at County M, then go right 1/4 mile to Hoffman Park. We’ll ride south to Diamond Bluff and return via the scenic Trimbelle River valley. The 79-mile route adds a 30-mile loop to the north. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Gordon Fink, gordon-dot-fink-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-489-4480 21 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 21 SAT 10:00 AM C 21 mi. Mill City Market Ride. Depart from Historic Fort Snelling parking lot. Take highway 55/62 to Bloomington Road Exit & follow signs to Fort. We'll take a leisurely ride on the river trails to MPLS and stop for a stroll and snacks at the Mill City Market. Then its on to Boom Island, Nicolet Island, St. Anthony Place, Stone Arch Bridge, and return via the Greenway and West River Trail. Dave Murphy (952)894-4623 or cell: (612)801-3566 at the ride, Co-leader open. 21 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided 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. 22 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sun. Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton[zipcode 55112] 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and county, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richaed Miller . 22 SUN 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 22 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 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 Eric Feld, . 22 SUN 9:00 AM C 30-35 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Minnihaha Falls parking lot. Ride to see Cowboys flower Garden. He has 500 variety of Hosta. We will explore art and gardens in Apple Valley. Bring a camera, $$ and your appetite. Plan to spend 4-5 hours. We will eat often and plan for a major meal. Walter Griffin . 22 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. Washington County Whirl. Depart from Ojibway Park, Woodbury. From I 494 go SE on Lake Rd to Courtly Rd. Left (east) on Courtly to Ojibway Park Drive. Right into Ojibway Park. If parking lot is full, use adjacent high school lot. A scenic rural route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This route offers winding, wooded roads, wide vistas, and beautiful views of the St Croix River, with some big hills. Tom Melcher . 22 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30-55 mi. NORTH SHORE EXPLORERS - TWO HARBORS TO SCENIC CAFE AND/OR DULUTH. Depart from Culver's in Two Harbors (1082 Old Highway 61). Ride southward along the scenic Old Highway 61 along Lake Superior and enjoy the last glimpses of the lake before returning to the cities. Lunch options available. See 'Overnight Trips' on website for more North Shore Explorer's weekend info. Deb Fellows (612-868-9815), Bob Floyd (651-235-5953), Ed Hassler (), Pete Hall (), Clareyse Nelson (612-623-3009. 22 SUN 12:30 PM C 17-27 Mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ; Steve Scott ; and Mary & Berway Swanstrom . 22 SUN 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 23 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead, Mendota Heights, MN. An easy, pretty flat, all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), follow the Greenway east and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road newly repaved path to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try googling Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights. It’s a half-block east of the trailhead. Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623; Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell). 23 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. 23 MON 10:00 AM C 27 mi. Wayzata to St. Boni (Dakota Rail Trail). Depart from In Wayzata, take Lake Street to Grove Lane/Berry Ave. (flagpole on corner). Turn left on Grove Lane, cross tracks and parking lot is on the right. We will bike from Wayzata to St. Bonifacius on paved trail and have rest/lunch at Mackenthun’s and return. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 23 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Pete Hawkins 763-786-3792, 8/2; Jim Gryniewski 612-618-5063, 8/9; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 8/16; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 8/23; Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 8/30. 23 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg). Ongoing construction at the Plaza will necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. Most likely we will be on the northeast side of the plaza. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; . 23 MON 6:00 PM B 20-27 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work! (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the "office." Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Some short cuts become main routes as sunset gets earlier. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 23 MON 6:00 PM B 24-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 23 MON 6:00 PM B/C 18-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park. Main pavilion, New Brighton. Route may vary weekly. Join us for a very casual "Mellow" ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride at a social pace. Dona or Tom Devine . 23 MON 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 24 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-73 MI. GATEWAY EXPRESS. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of 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 choses 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 aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 24 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Wayzata Meandering Trails. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, 927 E Lake St. Wayzata. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads - highlighting Gray's Bay and the Cottagewood Store. Rest stop at Caribo Coffee. Lunch option after ride at D'amico's. Lois Carlson and Ed Hassler . 24 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 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 . 24 TUE 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes before making our way eastward to Withrow before returning. Afterward, visit the Pine Tree bakery for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 24 TUE 6:00 PM A 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293. 24 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (6/22 - 7/6 Joe Hays ) 24 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot 20135 Elk Lake Rd Nw. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor Road, go 3 miles to the park. We will take various routes on low traffic roads through rolling countryside. Lots scenery forest, small lakes, and wildlife. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 24 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from 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 Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We begin the ride at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 24 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 24 - 30 mi range 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Jim Dohogne, . 24 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 24 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 21 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Tom and Kari Sandstrom, . 24 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #6. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th ave). We will ride Portland Avenue to Minnehaha Parkway path to arund Lake Harriet and back to Lake Nokomis and Cedar Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 24 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 15-20 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off Sherburne County 1 near the the Elk River Country Club. From US Hwy 10, turn north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne County 1 about 3 miles. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasuralbe ride after a day of work. In the event of rain the ride will be canceled. Barb 763-441-5986, day of the ride cell 612-710-1830; Joanne 763-441-5471. 25 WED 9:30 AM C 25 mi. June's Cool Ride. Depart from Citizen's Cafe, 2403 East 38th Street, Minneapolis (corner of 24th Avenue S and 38th Street) PARK ON THE STREET. Enjoy a social ride from south Mpls past some old fmiliar places. Bring a snack to enjoy somewhere along the trail. Lunch after the ride at Citizen's Cafe. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 25 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 25 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Herb's Birthday Ride. Depart from Axel's parking lot across street from restaurant at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota. We will take a metro route and lunch at Axel's after the ride in memory of our friend Herb. Perhaps someone can order two soups mixed!!! John Hoffman 715-834-7897 Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009. 25 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25mi Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Fitness and Cycle Hwy 169 and 114th (11350 aquilla Dr. behind the BP station, Champlin, mn). Mapless Ride, Routes vary, group stays together. After ride stay and eat at HUDY's Cafe. NO ride on the 8-18-10 Mary Swanstrum Berway Swanstrum . 25 WED 10:30 AM A/B 50/63 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, and shortcuts always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-252-7419 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Jack Uttermark, . 25 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 25 WED 5:30 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group = Mapless- "NEW TIME" Midtown Bike Center. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel bikes on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879. 25 WED 5:45 PM C 18-24 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (Mpls). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining option after ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 25 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 25 WED 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 25 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N in Roseville). SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 25 WED 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 26 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 26 THU 9:30 AM B 26-41mi A Fresh Start (Shoreview). 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. The shortcut riders frequently end by 12:15 riding a B pace and the other (faster) riders end about the same time going the full route. 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 juan4d -at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710. 26 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 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. 26 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.. 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Rum Runner (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop in Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids. The ride heads North from Erik’s before heading back South following East River Road then back up West River Road to Anoka before heading back to Erik’s. Predominately flat course with nice views of the Mississippi and the Rum Rivers. Paul Waxon 763 286-3146 or pwaxon at gmail dot com. 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, 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 Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please park in back. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. We'll use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride but we encourage a relaxed pace on this one. In fact, we are now offering a dedicated "B" level version of this popular ride within the A/B standard. No more worries that "it's too fast". So come give this ride a try- we think you'll like it!!! Dinner afterward at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be cancelled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope you can make it! Larry Crawford, (B Leader) 651-485-7011. Bob Hoffman, (A/B Leader) . 26 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park in lot across street from Paneras. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html). Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 27 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 27 FRI 10:15 AM C 29 mi. Chanhassen to Chaska Dike Trails. Depart from from Bokoo Bikes at 550 Lake Drive, Chanhassen. From Hwy 5 and Hwy 101 (Market Blvd), go one block south on Hwy 101. Bokoo Bikes is on the left. We will be biking on blacktopped trails through Chanhassen. Then we will join the Chaska Dike Trails and stop for lunch/rest stop in Chaska. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 27 FRI 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. URBAN 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. Bike lights front and rear required. Ed Hassler spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others 27 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). A popular Friday night staple for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/20; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/27. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 28 SAT A/B 60-150 mi. Rochester Roll A/B, B, B/C, and C. Depart from select points: Cannon Falls (A/B and B), Welch (B), and Zumbrota (C). Details to follow. This is a two day ride. A/B, B, B/C, and C riders will depart from select points, spend the night in Rochester and return the following day. Details to follow. Nancy Welsh . 28 SAT 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 28 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45mi 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, 651.246.3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 28 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 45mi Morning Glory's Bakery-3rd Anniversary Ride. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway Store 965 Sibley Memorial Hwy Saint Paul, MN 55118-3601 (Sibley Hwy & 35E). Join Geri and Steve in celebrating their 3rd anniversary riding the rolling hills through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, & Eagan to get fresh treats at Morning Glory's Bakery (http://www.morningglorybakerycafe-dot-com/). Do not park in the Holiday lot. Park in adjacent lot on south side of Holiday Station/Store. Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com; 651-699-1203. 28 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 65 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Welch, MN. From the Twin Cities take 52 to Highway 61 east, toward Red Wing. Go past Miesville and Highway 316. Look for a church on the right at County Rd. 7. Turn right. Go through Welch. Trail is across the bridge on the right. Rochester Roll A/B, B, B/C, and C riders will depart from select points, spending the night in Rochester and returning the following day. See Overnight Trips for details on lodging and baggage. Please call if you are concerned the ride could be cancelled because of inclement weather. Don Hopkins . 28 SAT 8:15 AM B 75 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Cannon Falls, MN. Take 52 South to the Cannon Falls exit (Hwy. 19). Go left on Hwy. 19 (head east) for 1 mile. The main trail head is on the left across from Econo Foods. A/B, B, B/C, and C riders will depart from points along the Cannon Valley Trail, spending the night in Rochester and returning the following day. See Overnight Trips for details on lodging and baggage. Please call if you are concerned the ride could be cancelled because of inclement weather. Bob Brown 612-849-2999 mnfolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 28 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 75 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Cannon Falls, MN. Take 52 South to the Cannon Falls exit (Hwy. 19). Go left on Hwy. 19 (head east) for 1 mile. The main trail head is on the left across from Econo Foods. A/B, B, B/C, and C riders will depart from points along the Cannon Valley Trail, spending the night in Rochester and returning the following day. See Overnight Trips for details on lodging and baggage. Please call if you are concerned the ride could be cancelled because of inclement weather. Nancy and Rob Welsh . 28 SAT 8:30 AM B 27 mi Coffee Cloverleaf Tune-Up#1 (Bald Eagle & White Bear Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. This is a tune-up ride for Coffee Cloverleaf Route #1 to help finalize the route which circles Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 28 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61mi & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 28 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 534 Selby Ave.(ST. Paul). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads of Mpls/St. Paul We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING YOUR SMILES. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 28 SAT 9:30 AM A/B Options approx. 50-70 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 28 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 28 SAT 11:00 AM B 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf Tune-Up#2 (Gervais and Vadnais Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. This is a tune-up ride for Coffee Cloverleaf Route #2 to help finalize the route which goes mostly west near Gervais and Vadnais Lakes. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 28 SAT 11:00 AM C 28-35 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Subway, 217 E 18th St, Zumbrota, MN From the Twin Cities take 52 south to 58 (180th Ave) in Zumbrota. Subway is across 52 immediately on the right. Please call if you are concerned the ride could be cancelled because of inclement weather. A/B, B, B/C, and C riders will depart from select points, spending the night in Rochester and returning the following day. This group will have a short Saturday lunch stop in Pine Island. See Overnight Trips for details on lodging and baggage. Please call if you are concerned the ride could be cancelled because of inclement weather. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608. 28 SAT 1:30 PM B 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf Tune-Up#3 (Stillwater). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. This is a tune-up ride for Coffee Cloverleaf Route #3 to help finalize the route which goes east to Stillwater and returns via Lake Elmo. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 28 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided 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. 29 SUN A/B 60-150 mi. Rochester Roll A/B, B, B/C, and C. Depart from select points: Cannon Falls (A/B and B), Welch (B), and Zumbrota (C). Details to follow. This is a two day ride. A/B, B, B/C, and C riders will depart from select points, spend the night in Rochester and return the following day. Details to follow. Nancy Welsh . 29 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sun. Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton[zipcode 55112] 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and county, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richaed Miller . 29 SUN 7:00 AM A 65-90+ mi. Dunn Early - Group Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Randall Huskamp, or Matt Yonker 651-338-6837. 29 SUN 8:00 AM B/C 65 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Microtel Inn, 4210 Highway 52 N (frontage road), Rochester, MN. Return from Rochester via selected routes. Don Hopkins . 29 SUN 8:00 AM B 75 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Microtel Inn, 4210 Highway 52N (frontage road), Rochester, MN. Return from Rochester via select routes. Bob Brown, . 29 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 75 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Microtel Inn, 4210 Highway 52N (frontage road), Rochester, MN. Return from Rochester via various routes. Rob and Nancy Welsh . 29 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 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 Eric Feld, . 29 SUN 8:00 AM C 28-35 mi. Rochester Roll. Depart from Microtel Inn, 4210 Highway 52N (frontage road), Rochester, MN. Return from Rochester to Zumbrota. Duane and Diana Kasper . 29 SUN 9:00 AM B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate (B) pace past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS bike shop lot. Faster riders are most welcome and can break off from the main group as needed. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 29 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 45-50 mi. Trails Between the Cities (Mendota Heights). Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway, northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. Come enjoy this mapless, stay together ride as we travel the trails (and very few streets) between the metro area cities. We will go from Mendota Heights to Hopkins to Minneapolis, skirt Bloomington before returning to the ride start. The group will ride between 12-14 mph. So come and enjoy Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, . 29 SUN 12:30 PM C 17-27 Mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ; Steve Scott ; and Mary & Berway Swanstrom . 29 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27mi Down the River and Up the Creek (Brooklyn Park). Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on a bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com; 763-424-4223. 29 SUN 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364,C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 30 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead, Mendota Heights, MN. An easy, pretty flat, all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), follow the Greenway east and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road newly repaved path to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try googling Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights. It’s a half-block east of the trailhead. Dave Murphy, (952) 894-4623; Don Picard, (612) 840-2534 (cell). 30 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. 30 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Pete Hawkins 763-786-3792, 8/2; Jim Gryniewski 612-618-5063, 8/9; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 8/16; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 8/23; Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 8/30. 30 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg). Ongoing construction at the Plaza will necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. Most likely we will be on the northeast side of the plaza. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; . 30 MON 6:00 PM B 20-27 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work! (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the "office." Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Some short cuts become main routes as sunset gets earlier. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 30 MON 6:00 PM B 24-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 30 MON 6:00 PM B/C 18-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park. Main pavilion, New Brighton. Route may vary weekly. Join us for a very casual "Mellow" ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride at a social pace. Dona or Tom Devine . 30 MON 6:00 PM N-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall . 31 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-73 MI. GATEWAY EXPRESS. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of 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 choses 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 aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 31 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Maple Grove Meandering Trails. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove. From Hwy 494 take CR 10 (Bass Lake Rd) west 1 mile to park entrance on right. Drive .5 miles to parking lot by the Pavillon. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek. Pack lots of water and snacks. There will be some hills. Lunch option after ride. Lois Carlson and Ed Hassler . 31 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 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 . 31 TUE 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes before making our way eastward to Withrow before returning. Afterward, visit the Pine Tree bakery for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, . 31 TUE 6:00 PM A 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293. 31 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (6/22 - 7/6 Joe Hays ) 31 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from 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 Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We begin the ride at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 31 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 24 - 30 mi range 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Jim Dohogne, . 31 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 31 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 21 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. Ride length will be determined by time of sunset. Tom and Kari Sandstrom, . 31 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr - Leaders choice. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th ave). We will ride leaders choice 1 of the 6 rides. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. |