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August1 MON 9:30 AM B/C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway 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, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 1 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. 1 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph and not slower. People who ride slower than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive (side street) and not in front of the store. Bike store opens at 10AM if you need anything including water and use of the rest room. Marina Lim (651)808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25/30 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support a minimum A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 1 MON 6:00 PM B 27-34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 1 MON 6:00 PM B ~20-30 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 very gently rolling 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! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 1 MON 6:00 PM B/C 22 mi. Mellow Monday Revisited. Depart from Upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park, main pavilion, New Brighton. Casual stay-together ride with a few of my own variations, and a DQ stop. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 2 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26 - 73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail. Richard Miller,Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 2 TUE 9:30 AM B 72mi Munger Meander I. Depart from Hinckley Convention and Visitors Bureau parking lot, Hinckley, MN. We will leave Hinckley at 9:30 AM, so allow adequate time to park, service self/bike and load sag with your personal luggage. Park in front of Visitor’s Bureau, but do NOT use their rest rooms. Use rest rooms at Toby’s or nearby motel. En route regrouping stops: Finlayson, Willow River and Sturgeon Lake. Our lunch stop will be at Moose Lake at 38 mile post, at Blue Bear Café. After lunch we will bike on to Duluth, traversing en route the communities of Barnum, Mahtowa, Carlton, Wrenshall and onward to Duluth and the Willard Munger Inn for dinner and lodging. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 612-840-2534 (cell); Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Dave Murphy, 612-801-3566 2 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Golden Valley meander to Fish Lake. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. There are some rolling hills. Rest stop at Fish Lake Reg Park. Bring lots of water and snacks. There are many options where to eat after the ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 2 TUE 9:30 AM C 26 Mt. Olivet Out and Back. Depart from Mt Olivet Church, SW parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave, Minneapolis. Enjoy the Minneapolis lakes and trails as we bike Lakes Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar Lake, and Lake of the Isles with a twist to Kenwood Parkway. Bring a snack for the one stop at Hopkins Depot. Nancy Welsh H 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217 2 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28 to 36 miles 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293 Cell at ride 612-384-8475 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from We will depart from Woodland Hills parking lot located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Proctor Ave past the Elk River Country Club. We will ride on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Many roads with wide shoulders. Open country side with many wooded areas. We will go through parts of Elk River, Big Lake, Ramsey, Zimmerman, St. Micheal, and Zimmerman, also Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-4415986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 2 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 2 TUE 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage and route will vary a bit from week-to-week depending upon sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 2 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr - Leaders choice. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride Leaders Choice, one of the 6 rides we have done throughout this year. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 2 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Elk River Unwind. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Practor Avenue past the Elk River Country Club. Unwind after a day of work on flat to rolling countryside terrain. Low traffic with few stop signs makes for a pleasurable evening ride. Barb Miner 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-3598. 2 TUE 6:15 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598, Barb Miner 612-710-1830. 3 WED 8:30 AM B 72mi Munger Meander II. Depart from Trail Head at Willard Munger Inn on 75 th & Paulaski St., Duluth, MN. Depart from Trail Head at Willard Munger Inn on 75 th & Paulaski St. Be ready to leave on time: breakfasted, checked out and prepared bike/self for return journey. We will make en route rest stops to regroup and have lunch along the way. Dinner after ride at Toby’s Restaurant and Bakery in Hinckley John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 612-840-2534 (cell); Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Dave Murphy, 612-801-3566. 3 WED 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Another Day on the Bike. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. We will ride city streets and trails including Theo Wirth trail around many of the Mpls lakes. There will be a light refreshment stop. Bring snacks and water. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 3 WED 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road 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. 3 WED 10:00 AM A/B 32/39/51/62 mi. Cruisin' From CARS (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). Take a brisk ride to Forest Lake and a rest stop at Kodiak Coffee with the 51/62 mile routes. Or, short circuit the route and skip Forest Lake with the 32/39 mile routes. These are cruising routes with minimal stop signs, stop lights or turns and no paths - mostly open road once we get out 6 or 7 miles. As always, the route is quite scenic and we go past lotsa lakes. Once the route "settles in", a few optional ride extensions will be added to the two longer routes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org [maps & cues should be posted by early July]. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 3 WED 10:30 AM A/B 45-60 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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 strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 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. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 3 WED 4:15 PM B 13 or 19 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log 40-50 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 5:40pm in time to join Mike’s 6:00 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:00pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer 19 mile ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 3 WED 5:45 PM C 18-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot on the corner of Adams and Spring streets NE. We will ride various trails and city streets. Mapless. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-30098 Deb Fellows 868-9815. 3 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 3 WED 6:00 PM B 30-21 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. A popular ride series. Note change in start time as sunset gets earlier this month. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage gets shorter weekly as the sunlight dimnishes with earlier sunsets as month goes on Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, and others. 3 WED 6:00 PM A 25-40 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow shorter. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 3 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 or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 4 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the 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 for 52 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. I will cancel if the forecast the night before predicts 50% or more chance of rain – call me if in doubt. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 4 THU 9:30 AM B 25, 50, 60, 70 mi. Start From Cars (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 C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). 25 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40377608/ 50 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/37118604/ 60 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/36823888/ 70 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40376454/ These routes follow trails and roads along the Mississippi River and then head north thru Anoka. The 25 mi route is out n back with a stop at DQ, the other route options are lolipop routes with loops of various lengths. Mapless, but with a cue sheet - check it out on the maps from the above links. I have rounded off the mileages, so they may vary slightly. I am always honored when stronger or faster riders frequent the ride. John Ford & otherleaders.763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom - cell at ride 612-245-9935, Home 763-566-0908. 4 THU 9:30 AM A/B 25/35/53/63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Comunity Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, about 1/2 mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county. Their are four mileage options with a reststop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self sufficent B rides welcome. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462. 4 THU 9:30 AM C 30 mi. Thursday's Ride/Looking for a Waterfall. Depart from Lake Harriet near the Bandshell. Ride the parkways and bike trails to Camden Falls. Bring lunch to eat along the way. Rest stop at McDonald's. Mapless, mostly flat and much scenery. Rain will cancel the ride. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com. Cell before the ride: 952-818-4774. 4 THU 10:30 AM B 33 mi. TK'S COFFEE RIDE (Minneapolis). Depart from the picnic area, just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Mostly flat ride, with a rest stop at TK'S Coffee House. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 4 THU 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 mi. South of the River. Depart from The lot of the Burnsville apartment complex on the south side of 150th(Crystal Lake Rd)just west of Burnhaven Dr. With the desire for geographic equity and the possibility of cooler weather consider coming south to bike a scenic lake loop through Burnsville and Lakeville. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 4 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 23 or 30 mi. Washington County from Menards (Oakdale). Depart from Menards Parking Lot - South West Corner 3205 Hadley Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128. This beautiful scenic route takes us out to Lake Elmo past Lake Jane, and by the Lake Elmo Airport going as far east to Stagecoach Trail before heading back into Oakdale. There will be a few hills both up and down. Self sufficient "B" riders most welcome. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell phone 612-247-4835. 4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 4 THU 6:00 PM A/B 18-30 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 5 FRI 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Going to St. Paul for Pizza. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets & trails (Summit Ave, 35E Pkwy, Shepard Road) with an en-route lunch stop at Skinner's Pub & Eatery outdoor patio (weather permitting) on Randolph Ave in St. Paul. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 5 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Laker Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shoter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller,cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 5 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 5 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr.(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 that you have been able to count on 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 Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner aftrward at Panino's. Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/5; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/12; Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/19; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/26. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 5 FRI 6:00 PM C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK (Uptown). 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. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier. 6 SAT 100 or 150 mi. Breast Cancer Ride. Depart from Mall of America. NON-TCBC RIDE This two-day fundraising Ride will start and stop at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Riders will travel to overnight camping at Treasure Island Resort and Casino. Extension route of 25-50 miles available Saturday afternoon. The main route has been designed with the casual bike rider in mind so that everyone can participate (you must be 13 to ride and accompanied by a guardian if you are between the ages of 13-17). Fully supported; see website at www.breastcancerride-dot-org for complete details. TCBC SPONSOR: see website - www.BreastCancerRide-dot-org, or phone 651.209.8387. 6 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 250 mi. 400k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn parking lot, NE corner of Cedar Ave and CR-42 in Apple Valley. A challenging 400k route passing through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Lake City, Plainview and Stockton before returning to Apple Valley. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-comfor questions or more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 6 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 6 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 6 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 50-60 mi. Elk River Saturday Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot in Elk River just north of the Elk River Golf Course. We will ride over low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Open countryside and wooded areas in and around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Our routes cover Elk River, Big Lake, Zimmerman, Otsego, Dayton, and others. The routes have possible rest stops with rest room facilities. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 6 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/33 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Taste of Scandinavia in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail to complete the 33 mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 6 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 26, 47 mi. Cannon Valley Hills to the River. Depart from 500 Main Street West, Cannon Falls, MN. Hwy. 52 to the Cannon Falls (Hwy. 19). East on Hwy. 19 1 mile. The main trail head is on the left across from Econo Foods. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged! Bring your legs... Two options to ride through the hills of the Cannon Valley, each goes 14 miles from Cannon Falls to Vasa to Welch in hill country. On the 26 mile loop (http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/36070380) continue on the Cannon Valley Trail 10+ miles from Welch to Cannon Falls; for the 47 mile lollipop (http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/36656612) continue 30+ miles on the Cannon Valley Trail, from Welch to Red Wing and back Cannon Falls. NOTE: Cannon Valley Trail users age 18 and older must have a valid Wheel Pass when using bicycles from April 1 - November 1. The price of a daily Wheel Pass is $4, and a season Wheel Pass is $25, visit www.cannonvalleytrail-dot-com for pass details. Christopher Priest, (612)598-9786, christopher.d.priest-at-gmail-dot-com. 6 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 55/75/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott, Sat edition (WI). Depart from Freedom Park on 35, one half mile south of Prescott's main street (watch for sign). Dig if you will the picture: scenic splendor, empty roads, a scant 18 miles south of 494, and choices of difficulty. The 55 is doable for an experienced B rider. The 125 (200k) is a grim & heinous affair meant for triathletes, racers, Dairyland Dare & other folks looking for a tough training ride. The 75 is juuuust right. The map is in the Atlas (but don't use due to typos). Scott Weinberg scott dash weinberg at msn. 6 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 6 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. U dah Man BBQ Wisconsin Style (Hudson WI). 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 4th annual BBQ Wisconsin Style. After the ride, we will enjoy Georgia Pulled Pork, Ribs and Brats. Please RSVP to Kevin & Cindy by August 1. 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. All level of riders welcome! No one will be dropped. The route through St. Croix county is beautiful! Kevin DePratter, cell:715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 6 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 46 mi. Tater Tour Red Route. Depart from Elm Creek Park Chalet, 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Starting from the Elm Creek Park Chalet (take County 81 to park entrance at Elm Creek Blvd), we'll head east on the North Hennepin Corridor bike trail to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on bike trails following the Mississippi River to Webber Parkway where we'll hook up with bike trails along Victory Memorial Parkway west and south to Theodore Wirth Park. Then we'll follow the Luce Line trail west to Medicine Lake Park, north to French Regional Park and, eventually, Fish Lake Park. From there, we'll follow bike trails which lead us eventually back to our starting point. Ride is mainly on bike trails and passes through five parks, by three lakes, and the Mississippi River. There are many opportunities for water and rest breaks along the way, though food options are slim. Be sure to bring some snacks to munch on. Cell at ride: (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 6 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 63-77 mi. Wisconsin Hills – Easing East to Elmwood. 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. Departing from River Falls, we head for Elmwood over the pleasant, rolling countryside, easing into El Paso, where our serenity is briefly interrupted by just one Big Hill, then roll into Elmwood, even descending the last few miles. At Elmwood, the un-calm can choose to ride an optional loop, with one or two more scenic, but Big Hills. Then we re-group and saunter along the valley toward Spring Valley, after which we return to River Falls via a northerly route. All should be mellow, especially if we are more “simmering” than “sauntering”. The heat index might be high, but so should the Wisconsin Riding Experience Index. Find out why riding in Wisconsin is so enjoyable. Find out why it's worth the drive. As always, if weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 8:00 AM or contact ride leader before 8:30 AM on the day of the ride. Rich Swenson (richos-at-comcast-dot-net) 651-890-7305. co-leader: Jerry Nelson (jfinelson1-at-hotmail-dot-com) 651-325-7088 (cell). 6 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 7 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462. 7 SUN 7:30 AM A 55-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. Sunday is generally a more mellow ride if we have had a hard ride on Saturday. However, having said that, Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 7 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 37 mi. Tears, Gears & Fears: Sunday Supplement. Depart from Starbucks, 2078 Ford Parkway, St Paul, 55116. Located on the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Ford Parkway. If you like the Tuesday edition of Tears, Gears & Fears, or don't have time for it on a weekday, you'll love the Sunday Supplement. It features the original Granny's Night Out route designed by Bob Dean, which includes the short, sweet, 18% Davern Hill, along with all the regular hills. Steve Scholl 651-699-1203 (h) 651-341-0597 (c). 7 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 62 mi. ALS Re-Do. Depart from Mahtomedi High School parking lot. Beautiful quiet ride through Washington County. Rolling hills, stops at Scandia, Marine on St Croix. Shorter options. Rebecca S. Lawrence 612 481-4145. 7 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/45 mi. with possible longer options Washington County Whirl (Woodbury). Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road. Turn left (East) on Courtly, and right (South) on Ojibway Park Drive. 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 651-353-3372 trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 7 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 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 morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen 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 very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 7 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-28 mi. MGC SUNDAY. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, 55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 7 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 24 mi. Roseville South. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. A classic urban ride through St. Paul and Minneapolis on many of the best trails and lanes in the best metropolitan area for bicycling in the country. The ride will take us by, through or over the St. Paul Capital and Cathedral, the Mississippi river, the Stone Arch bridge and the U of M campus. The rest stop will be at the always wonderful Birchwood Cafe. A map of the ride may be viewed at: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/38318598 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 7 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. in St. Anthony Village. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Nice route. Eight lakes. Several options for dining after ride. Bob Brown 612-986-5838 MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 7 SUN 5:15 PM C 25-32 mi. Summer Sunday's Eve on the Gateway (Oakdale). Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, corner of 36/120/Century Avenue. Enjoy a relaxing ride on a Sunday summer's eve with your biking buddies. We will ride the Gateway trail and some quiet Washington County roads. Light refreshments at BK after the ride. Kevin DePratter, Cell - 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell - 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 8 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. 8 MON 9:30 AM B/C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway 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, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 8 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. More trails lead to the Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury for a break. The return passes through the 3M plant complex and then on to Minnehaha Ave., Johnson Pkwy. and Wheelock Pkwy. past Lake Phalen. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 8 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph and not slower. People who ride slower than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive (side street) and not in front of the store. Bike store opens at 10AM if you need anything including water and use of the rest room. Marina Lim (651)808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 8 MON 6:00 PM B 27-34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 8 MON 6:00 PM B ~20-30 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 very gently rolling 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! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 9 TUE 9:00 AM B/C 20/40/52 Augie's Roter Flugel / Geleitete Kanonensturze lauf Gesellschafttliche Faht.. Depart from We'll meet at Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride 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 ( optional ) to the end of the Hay Creek Trail, then back to Welch. We'll be stopping for lunch at Cannon Falls or Redwing. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. If the weather looks iffy, ( not looking good ). Please do call me. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-7705065 or cell 651-208-0283 9 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26 - 73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail. Richard Miller,Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 9 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. There are some rolling hills. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Bring lots of water and snacks. There are many options where to eat after the ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 9 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 9 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 9 TUE 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage and route will vary a bit from week-to-week depending upon sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 9 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28 to 36 miles 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293 Cell at ride 612-384-8475 9 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from We will depart from Woodland Hills parking lot located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Proctor Ave past the Elk River Country Club. We will ride on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Many roads with wide shoulders. Open country side with many wooded areas. We will go through parts of Elk River, Big Lake, Ramsey, Zimmerman, St. Micheal, and Zimmerman, also Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-4415986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 9 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 9 TUE 6:15 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598, Barb Miner 612-710-1830. 9 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Elk River Unwind. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Practor Avenue past the Elk River Country Club. Unwind after a day of work on flat to rolling countryside terrain. Low traffic with few stop signs makes for a pleasurable evening ride. Barb Miner 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-3598. 9 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting -Canceled-. Depart from Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. This meeting has been canceled. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 10 WED 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Lotsa Bridges with a Twist. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. We will ride city streets and trails to Boom & Nicollet Islands with a light refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 10 WED 10:00 AM C 18-28 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 10 WED 10:00 AM A/B 32/39/51/62 mi. Cruisin' From CARS (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). Take a brisk ride to Forest Lake and a rest stop at Kodiak Coffee with the 51/62 mile routes. Or, short circuit the route and skip Forest Lake with the 32/39 mile routes. These are cruising routes with minimal stop signs, stop lights or turns and no paths - mostly open road once we get out 6 or 7 miles. As always, the route is quite scenic and we go past lotsa lakes. Once the route "settles in", a few optional ride extensions will be added to the two longer routes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org [maps & cues should be posted by early July]. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 10 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River and then up Battle Creek and through Indian Mounds Park. The return is up Bruce Vento Trail with a loop around Lake Phalen. Be prepared for a few hills. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 10 WED 10:30 AM A/B 45 - 65, multiple options Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 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. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 10 WED 4:15 PM B 13 or 19 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log 40-50 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 5:40pm in time to join Mike’s 6:00 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:00pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer 19 mile ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 WED 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Midweek Evenings thru Dakota County. Depart from St Thomas Academy Ice Arena on Mendota Hts Rd in Mendota Hts. Come out and enjoy the scenic, yet challenging roadways of Mendota Hts, Eagan, Inver Grove, and SSP. Something for everyone on this route. If WED is a rain out come out on Thurs. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com. 10 WED 5:45 PM C 18-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot on the corner of Adams and Spring streets NE. We will ride various trails and city streets. Mapless. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-30098 Deb Fellows 868-9815. 10 WED 6:00 PM A 25-40 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow shorter. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of I-694 and Victoria St in Shoreview). 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). 10 WED 6:00 PM B 30-21 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. A popular ride series. Note change in start time as sunset gets earlier this month. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage gets shorter weekly as the sunlight dimnishes with earlier sunsets as month goes on Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, and others. 10 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 10 WED 6:00 PM C 10-12 mi. New Member Ride (Maple Grove REI). Depart from REI store parking lot, 11581 Fountain Drive, Maple Grove, MN. This is a ride for new Club members or prospective members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides. This ride will also give you the opportunity to meet other new members. Before the ride there will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding techniques. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you on future rides. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487, Joe Dupont 952-334-4257. 11 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the 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 for 52 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. I will cancel if the forecast the night before predicts 50% or more chance of rain – call me if in doubt. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 11 THU 9:30 AM B 25, 50, 60, 70 mi. Start From Cars (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 C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). 25 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40377608/ 50 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/37118604/ 60 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/36823888/ 70 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40376454/ These routes follow trails and roads along the Mississippi River and then head north thru Anoka. The 25 mi route is out n back with a stop at DQ, the other route options are lolipop routes with loops of various lengths. Mapless, but with a cue sheet - check it out on the maps from the above links. I have rounded off the mileages, so they may vary slightly. I am always honored when stronger or faster riders frequent the ride. John Ford & otherleaders.763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom - cell at ride 612-245-9935, Home 763-566-0908. 11 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Thursday's Ride/City Scenery. Depart from Mt.Olivet Church parking lot 50th & Logan Ave. S. Mpls. We'll bike the trails and paths in and around the city. It will be scenic and mapless. Bring snacks to eat along the way. Rain will cancel the ride. Joan Davies-joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com Cell (before the ride) 952-818-4774. 11 THU 9:30 AM C 24 mi. Pieces of Eight. Depart from Crosby Farm Park, bottom of hill at intersection of Crosby Farm Road, Gannon Road, and Shepard Road, St. Paul. The ride will make a figure-eight loop around the Mississsippi River and St. Paul with a lunch stop at Cossetta's. If weather is a concern, please call ride leader before coming to the ride to see if it has been cancelled. Nancy Welsh H 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217. 11 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot,4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, 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. 11 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 23 or 30 mi. Washington County from Menards (Oakdale). Depart from Menards Parking Lot - South West Corner 3205 Hadley Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128. This beautiful scenic route takes us out to Lake Elmo past Lake Jane, and by the Lake Elmo Airport going as far east to Stagecoach Trail before heading back into Oakdale. There will be a few hills both up and down. Self sufficient "B" riders most welcome. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell phone 612-247-4835. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 24 or 28 mi. Newport Scramble v01. Depart from Newport Center, Newport, MN. Exit Glen Road off Hwy 61 just south of Hwy 494/61 intersection. Use south end of parking lot, by Archery/Bait store. A new ride series on alternate Thursdays - initial feedback on the route has been good. Pace is more A than B, but it's up to you how hard you want to make it. First half+ is flat with a dose of Mississippi river scenery, then climb and descend a few of the Newport-area bluffs and hills. The 24-mile route cuts out the Bailey Road hill (but you don't want to miss that, do you?!). Route with cue sheet is on Bikely: http://www.bikely-dot-com/maps/bike-path/Newport-Scramble-v01526390 (click on "SHOW" in drop-down menu to display cue sheet). Mark Thornsjo, 651-458-0743 (cell AT RIDE ONLY: 651-747-7712); thornsjo-at-comcast-dot-net. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 11 THU 6:00 PM A/B 18-30 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 11 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 12 FRI 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Operation American Legion. Depart from Richfield American Legion Post #435 parking lot, 6501 Portland Ave S, Richfield - park towards the NE corner of the parking lot. Take out your finest military hat, iron your bike jersey, starch your shorts, and shine your bike shoes because we are riding with Commander Jerry on trails and streets in Mpls and St. Paul. After the ride stay for lunch at the Richfield American Legion (reasonable prices). Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 12 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Laker Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shoter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller,cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 12 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 12 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr.(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 that you have been able to count on 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 Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner aftrward at Panino's. Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/5; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/12; Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/19; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/26. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 12 FRI 6:00 PM C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK (Uptown). 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. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier. 13 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 13 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 13 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 45-105 mi. Morning Glory' s Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway Store 965 Sibley Memorial Hwy Saint Paul, MN 55118-3601 (Sibley Hwy & 35E). Parking available in lot adjacent to (south) Holiday Station Store. Do not park in Holiday/Subway lot. Scenic & mostly traffic-free ride on rolling hills with 2-3 challenging climbs through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, & Eagan to get fresh-baked treats at Morning Glory's Bakery (http://www.morningglorybakerycafe-dot-com/)in Rosemount. Optional loop to Northfield & Cannon Falls for riders seeking longer distance. Steve Scholl 651-699-1203 (h) 651-341-0597 (c). 13 SAT 8:00 AM Outreach 50k, 100k, 150k, 200k, 250k, 300k The Dairyland Dare. Depart from Dodgeville, WI. Stage #3 of The Wisconsin Triple Crown Endurance Cycling Series. The Dairyland Dare is a grim and heinous journey. I and others believe this is the hardest one day ride in the country. Last year the Hammer Team rode the 200k. Jonas and I hung with them for 30 minutes and paid the price for a week. This year a Tour de France ex-pro is riding the 200k. The rest stops are loaded with food and Hammer products and the event is well organized. Info and register at: www.dairylanddare-dot-com. Email me if you are coming and we will meet for the sign in the night before. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn. 13 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake rd. 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 David Haerle, 651-168-7406 13 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 105 mi. North Metro Century - NMC. Depart from We will depart from the Anoka Senior High School parking lot, 3939 Seventh Ave N Anoka, MN 55303. This route has few stop lights or stop signs. Many of the roads have a wide shoulders excellant for group rides. Low traffic throughout. The route goes through open and wooded areas. Enjoyable countryside landscapes with streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. We'll start from Anoka High School parking lot at 8:30 AM. First rolling hills to Elk River. We will go through the Sherbourne National Wildlife Refuge. North to the small town of Santiago. East to Princeton and stop for lunch. On to Bradford on Minnesota 47. South to St Francis around Lake Francis. The return to Anoka High School. There will be limited SAG and support at the rest stops. There are restrooms available at each rest stop. A map for this ride can be found at MayMyRide as "NMC - North Metro Century" Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 13 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 13 SAT 9:00 AM C 14 mi. Saturday Family Ramble: Good Medicine. Depart from Meet at the French Regional Park visitor center. The park entrance is located at 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441. Looking for rides to do with the whole family? Come join us for the Saturday Family Ramble, held at a variety of locations throughout the metro area. This week, we will ride around Medicine Lake to the Luce Line Trail, follow the Luce Line out to Parkers Lake Park, then return on suburban bike trails. For more information on the ride series, including route maps and opportunities to suggest routes and offer feedback, visit https://sites.google-dot-com/site/tcfamilyrides/. Jonathan Poppele: 612-388-4700; poppele-at-umn.edu. 13 SAT 9:30 AM B 37 mi. Stillwater. Depart from Woodland Hills Church, one block east and north of White Bear Avenue and Larpenteur in Maplewood. Returning on the Gateway Trail, hopefully using the new bridge over County 15. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 13 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-33 mi. Trails, Streets and Parks (Mendota Heights). Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead Parking lot, just northwest of of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road(closest Address for Google or GPS device is Lloyd's BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, trai1 head 1/2 block east of intersection. Join your biking buddies for a mapless, leisurely ride using trails,quiet streets and a stroll through some parks on a summer morn. Lunch at Axel's in Mendota after the ride. What a way to spend a lazy summer morn. See ya' their. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 13 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during 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. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 13 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 14 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462. 14 SUN 7:30 AM A 55-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. Sunday is generally a more mellow ride if we have had a hard ride on Saturday. However, having said that, Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 14 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the Westside. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Eric Feld, eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com, cell 612-743-4097. 14 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 57-64 mi. Wisconsin Hills: Eagle Pass, El Paso, and Ellsworth. 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. Departing from River Falls, we climb several hills, prior to either traversing—or bypassing--“Eagle Pass”, then ease into El Paso. After a rest stop in El Paso, we head south down along the Rush River, then elevate up Austerland Hill on the way to Ellsworth, after which we barrel through Beldenville on the way back to Bearfoot Lane and Hoffman Park. In other words, we ride some of the nicest and most pleasant roads out of River Falls, while still enjoying the hills. Although this route is shorter than usual, did I mention there are hills? Austerland Hill features some 15% (but it’s scenic of course). We will likely ride at a Sunday pace. Find out why riding in Wisconsin is so enjoyable. Find out why it's worth the drive, and worth riding up and down those hills. As always, if weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 8:00 AM or contact ride leader before 8:30 AM on the day of the ride. Rich Swenson (richos-at-comcast-dot-net) 651-890-7305. 14 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 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 morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen 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 very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 14 SUN 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Afton-Lake Elmo (Woodbury). Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive, Woodbury. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road. Turn left (East) on Courtly, and right (South) on Ojibway Park Drive. If parking lot is full, use adjacent high school lot. Scenic, mostly rural route from Woodbury to Afton and Lake Elmo, with some big hills. Tom Melcher 651-353-3372 or trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 14 SUN 10:00 AM C 30-35 mi. Gateway to Summer (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., M Paplewood MN. Park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. Enjoy a summer morning on the beautiful Gateway Trail. The trail is scenic, shaded and perfect for a Sunday morning. Lunch options available after the ride. Your biking buddies will see you there. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 14 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-28 mi. MGC SUNDAY. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, 55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 14 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 52, 64, 84 mi. Coon Rapids River Ride Revised. Depart from Eriks bike 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Three mileage options 52, 64, or 84 miles. The routes are on low traffic rural roads with long runs with no stop signs. They transverse the Anoka sand plain and are predominately flat.The 84 route has gentle rolling hills on the north end. Glenn Okan email Gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net cell 612-618-1376. 14 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 26 mi. Roseville East. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This suburban ride heads straight east from Roseville in a loop touching the communities of Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Shoreview and Little Canada. We will ride mostly on bike trails or low traffic roads. The rest stop will be at Caribou Coffee at Centerville Rd and Hwy 96. To view an interactive map of the ride go to: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/32026282 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 15 MON 9:30 AM B/C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway 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, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 15 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Floyd Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. The leader will ride an average speed of 12 mph and not slower. Riders who ride slower than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. The rest stop is at mile 19, at Caribou Coffee. Dress code: pink cycling attire is optional. Bob Floyd 651-235-5953 rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 15 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25/30 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support a minimum A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 15 MON 6:00 PM B 27-34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 15 MON 6:00 PM B ~20-30 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 very gently rolling 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! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 16 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26 - 73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail. Richard Miller,Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 16 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Maple Grove Meandering Trails to Elm Creek. 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 to the parking lot closest to the Pavilion. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails and bike friendly roads to and around Elm Creek. There are some rolling hills. Rest stop at Elm Creek. Bring lots of water and snacks. Lunch option after ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 16 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 16 TUE 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Minneapolis Grand Round. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Slightly hilly. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28 to 36 miles 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293 Cell at ride 612-384-8475 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from We will depart from Woodland Hills parking lot located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Proctor Ave past the Elk River Country Club. We will ride on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Many roads with wide shoulders. Open country side with many wooded areas. We will go through parts of Elk River, Big Lake, Ramsey, Zimmerman, St. Micheal, and Zimmerman, also Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-4415986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 16 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 16 TUE 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage and route will vary a bit from week-to-week depending upon sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 16 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #6. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride Portland Avenue to Minnehaha Parkway then around Lake Harriet and back to Lake Nokomis and Cedar Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 16 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Elk River Unwind. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Practor Avenue past the Elk River Country Club. Unwind after a day of work on flat to rolling countryside terrain. Low traffic with few stop signs makes for a pleasurable evening ride. Barb Miner 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-3598. 16 TUE 6:15 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598, Barb Miner 612-710-1830. 17 WED 9:00 AM B/C 38 mi. JUST ONE FREAKIN' TRAIL. Depart from The Machine Shed Restaurant, 8515 Hudson Blvd. (I-94 – Exit 250 & Inwood Ave.), Lake Elmo, MN 55042 http://www.machineshed-dot-com/locations/lakeElmoLocation.html (Just off I-94). Northeast Washington County’s low-traffic roads, several with nice, wide shoulders, some rural, some residential -- hopefully a few you haven't biked before. Oriole Ave and a couple more fun, let-'er-run downhills. My route guru, Don Hopkins, loved the route, said I should add another rest stop. So, one short section of trail to get to that. Lunch options at The Machine Shed Restaurant or several other area eating establishments post-ride. Carol Fitzgerald 651-730-5094, Cell: 612-381-6711, caroljfitz-at-aol-dot-com. 17 WED 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. A Nice Ride to Hyland Park in Bloomington. Depart from Veteran's Park, 64th Street & Portland Ave S, Richfield (south of 62nd Crosstown). We will ride city streets to Hyland Park in Bloomingtn. Bring a "bag" lunch or enjoy a hot dog from the concession stand in the park. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 17 WED 10:00 AM A/B 32/39/51/62 mi. Cruisin' From CARS (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). Take a brisk ride to Forest Lake and a rest stop at Kodiak Coffee with the 51/62 mile routes. Or, short circuit the route and skip Forest Lake with the 32/39 mile routes. These are cruising routes with minimal stop signs, stop lights or turns and no paths - mostly open road once we get out 6 or 7 miles. As always, the route is quite scenic and we go past lotsa lakes. Once the route "settles in", a few optional ride extensions will be added to the two longer routes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org [maps & cues should be posted by early July]. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 17 WED 10:00 AM C 18-28 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 17 WED 10:30 AM A/B 35/50/56/60 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. 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. 17 WED 4:15 PM B 13 or 19 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log 40-50 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 5:40pm in time to join Mike’s 6:00 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:00pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer 19 mile ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 17 WED 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Midweek Evenings thru Dakota County. Depart from St Thomas Academy Ice Arena on Mendota Hts Rd in Mendota Hts. Come out and enjoy the scenic, yet challenging roadways of Mendota Hts, Eagan, Inver Grove, and SSP. Something for everyone on this route. If WED is a rain out come out on Thurs. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com. 17 WED 5:45 PM C 18-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot on the corner of Adams and Spring streets NE. We will ride various trails and city streets. Mapless. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-30098 Deb Fellows 868-9815. 17 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 17 WED 6:00 PM B 30-21 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. A popular ride series. Note change in start time as sunset gets earlier this month. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage gets shorter weekly as the sunlight dimnishes with earlier sunsets as month goes on Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, and others. 17 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 or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 17 WED 6:00 PM A 25-40 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow shorter. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 18 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the 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 for 52 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. I will cancel if the forecast the night before predicts 50% or more chance of rain – call me if in doubt. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 18 THU 9:30 AM B 25, 50, 60, 70 mi. Start From Cars (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 C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). 25 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40377608/ 50 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/37118604/ 60 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/36823888/ 70 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40376454/ These routes follow trails and roads along the Mississippi River and then head north thru Anoka. The 25 mi route is out n back with a stop at DQ, the other route options are lolipop routes with loops of various lengths. Mapless, but with a cue sheet - check it out on the maps from the above links. I have rounded off the mileages, so they may vary slightly. I am always honored when stronger or faster riders frequent the ride. John Ford & otherleaders.763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom - cell at ride 612-245-9935, Home 763-566-0908. 18 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 18 THU 6:00 PM A/B 23 or 30 mi. Washington County from Menards (Oakdale). Depart from Menards Parking Lot - South West Corner 3205 Hadley Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128. This beautiful scenic route takes us out to Lake Elmo past Lake Jane, and by the Lake Elmo Airport going as far east to Stagecoach Trail before heading back into Oakdale. There will be a few hills both up and down. Self sufficient "B" riders most welcome. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell phone 612-247-4835. 18 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 18 THU 6:00 PM A/B 18-30 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 19 FRI 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. St. Paul Grand Rounds. Depart from Waubun Park Picnic Area (east end of Minnehaha Park) - picnic area is located between MN Veteran's Home and Godfrey Pkwy - south of 46th Ave and 46th St, Mpls - follow sign to picnic area from Minnehaha Pkwy. We will be riding city streets and trails to view some of the best St. Paul has to offer - ride includes Como Lake, Lake Phalen, Battle Creek Park, Warner & Shepherd Roads and Samuel Morgan Trail. There will be a light refreshment stop at Java Train - bring snacks and water or purchase something from JT. Optional lunch after ride at Sea Salt Restaurant. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710, Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 19 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Laker Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shoter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller,cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 19 FRI 1:00 PM B/C 17-30 mi. Ride "da range" on Mesabi Trail. Depart from Access Point in Hibbing.From Hwy 169 exit onto Howard Street. Follow Howard Steeet to 3rd Ave East/Greyhound Blvd. Turn right and continue 1/2 mile to trail access at Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot. Hibbing is 208 miles from Minneapolis (approx 3 hours 30 minutes. We will bike 8.5 miles to Iron World in Chisholm (admission $5.00 and $2.00 for trolley)and return. For those wishing to continue to Buhl it will be 30 miles round trip. Following ride, dinner will be in Hibbing at Grandma's in the Park which is located in the Hibbing Park Hotel, 1402 East Howard Street. Cell phones at ride: Kasper (952)412-5654, Nelson (612)759-1762, Murphy (612)801-3566. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 412-5654, Clareyse Nelson (612) 759-1762 and Dave Murphy (612) 801-3566. 19 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 19 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr.(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 that you have been able to count on 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 Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner aftrward at Panino's. Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/5; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/12; Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/19; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/26. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 19 FRI 6:00 PM C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK (Uptown). 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. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier. 20 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 20 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 20 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 50-60 mi. Saturday Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot in Elk River just north of the Elk River Golf Course. We will ride over low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Open countryside and wooded areas in and around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Our routes cover Elk River, Big Lake, Zimmerman, Otsego, Dayton, and others. The routes have possible rest stops with rest room facilities. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 20 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS IN SPRING LAKE PARK. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route is on mostly level, bike-friendly roads to Spring Lake Park. The miles on this route roll by very easily. The return trip passes lakes Long, Valentine and Johanna. The destination is one of the many Keys Cafes. An optional 10-mile loop down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail from the parking lot will complete the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 20 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake rd. 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 David Haerle, 651-168-7406 20 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 20 SAT 9:00 AM C 14 mi. Saturday Family Ramble: Coon Rapids Dam. Depart from Meet at the Coon Rapids Dam Visitor's Center EAST, located at 9750 Egret Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN. [note: you can also park on the west side of the river in the Three River’s Park District park located at 10360 West River Road, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444]. Looking for rides to do with the whole family? Come join us for the Saturday Family Ramble, held at a variety of locations throughout the metro area. This week, we will follow bike trails and some designated bike routes on residental streets trace a 14 mile loop beginning and ending at the spectacular Coon Rapids Dam. For more information on the ride series, including route maps and opportunities to suggest routes and offer feedback, visit https://sites.google-dot-com/site/tcfamilyrides/. Jonathan Poppele: 612-388-4700; poppele-at-umn.edu. 20 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 40 mi. Ride "da range" Mesabi Trail. Depart from Access Point in Keewatin. From Hwy 169, exit onto Hwy 82/7th Street. Continue North about.3miles. Trail access at corner of 3rd Avenue and 7th Street. We will ride to Bovey and have lunch at Good Time Pizza and Restaurant and return. We then we regroup for dinner that evening at the Rustic Rock Chophouse, 302 Hat Trick Avenue in Eveleth. Cell phones at ride: Kasper (952) 412-5654, Nelson (612) 759-1762 and Murphy (612) 801-3566. Duane and Diana Kasper(952) 412-5654, Clareyse Nelson 612)759-1762 and Dave Murphy(612)801-3566. 20 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 21 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462. 21 SUN 7:30 AM A 55-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. Sunday is generally a more mellow ride if we have had a hard ride on Saturday. However, having said that, Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 21 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the Westside. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Eric Feld, eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com, cell 612-743-4097. 21 SUN 9:15 AM B/C 28 mi. Ride "da range" Mesabi Trail. Depart from Access Point in Gilbert. From Hwy 53 South, take Hwy 37 ramp toward Gilbert. Continue to follow Hwy 37 and turn East on Wisconsin to trail access. We will bike 14 miles to Giant's Ridge Golf and Ski Resort for rest/snack stop and return. Cell phones at ride: Kasper, (952)412-5654, Nelson (612)759-1762 and Murphy (612) 801-3566. Duane and Diana Kasper(952)412-5654, Clareyse Nelson(612)759-1762 and Dave Murphy(612)801-3566. 21 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 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 morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen 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 very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 21 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-28 mi. MGC SUNDAY. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, 55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 21 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27 mi. Down the River and Up the Creek. Depart from Parking lot (West Side) at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start from the dam's westside parking lot (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)). Then we'll cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Weber Parkway, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north again to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 22 MON 9:30 AM B/C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway 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, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 22 MON 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. THE BRIDGES OF RICE CREEK. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route crosses Rice Creek 8 times (count'em). We will ride up Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 22 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph and not slower. People who ride slower than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive (side street) and not in front of the store. Bike store opens at 10AM if you need anything including water and use of the rest room. Marina Lim (651)808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 22 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25/30 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support a minimum A/B level pace (16-17 mph avg) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 22 MON 6:00 PM B 27-34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 22 MON 6:00 PM B ~20-30 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 very gently rolling 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! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 23 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26 - 73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail. Richard Miller,Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 23 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. There are some rolling hills. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There are many lunch options after ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 23 TUE 9:45 AM C 22-26 mi. Five Lakes Roundabout. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway (East side of Lake Nokomis Community Center). We will ride the trails along Minnehaha Creek and Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar & Lake of the Isles stopping for lunch enroute. Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009, Dave Murphy (952)894-4623, Cell at the Ride (612) 801-3566. 23 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 23 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 23 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28 to 36 miles 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293 Cell at ride 612-384-8475 23 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from We will depart from Woodland Hills parking lot located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Proctor Ave past the Elk River Country Club. We will ride on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Many roads with wide shoulders. Open country side with many wooded areas. We will go through parts of Elk River, Big Lake, Ramsey, Zimmerman, St. Micheal, and Zimmerman, also Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-4415986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 23 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 23 TUE 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage and route will vary a bit from week-to-week depending upon sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 23 TUE 6:00 PM C 10-12 mi. New Member Ride (Southeast Minneapolis). Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot, 4801 South Minnehaha Park Drive, Minneapolis. This lot is just east of the roundabout off of Godfey Parkway. You can park on nearby streets or in the lot if you pay or have a Minneapolis Parks parking permit. This is a ride for new Club members or prospective members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides. This ride will also give you the opportunity to meet other new members. Before the ride there will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding techniques. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you on future rides. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487. 23 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride the West River Road and then west on the Greenway and back via Portland Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 23 TUE 6:15 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598, Barb Miner 612-710-1830. 23 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Elk River Unwind. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Practor Avenue past the Elk River Country Club. Unwind after a day of work on flat to rolling countryside terrain. Low traffic with few stop signs makes for a pleasurable evening ride. Barb Miner 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-3598. 24 WED 9:30 AM C 25 mi. "U" & Me. Depart from Waubun Park picnic area (east end of Minnehaha Park) - picnic area is located between MN Veteran's Home and Godfrey Pkwy - south of 46th Ave and 46th St., Mpls - follow signs to picnic area from Minnehaha Pkwy. We will be riding city streets and trails thru the heart of the twin cities including the "U" of M, the fairgrounds, Como Ave, downtown St. Paul, Lilydale and Big Rivers Trail. There will be a light refreshment stop. Bring snacks and water. Optional lunch after ride at "Cap's". Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 24 WED 10:00 AM A/B 44-70 mi. CARS, Bikes and Rivers (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 morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride along two rivers - Mississippi and Rum. We'll begin south from CARS along East River Rd, crossing the Mississippi at 694 and then proceed north along W River Rd. From there we'll cross the river again at Anoka and proceed north along the Rum before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Bunker Lake Park. All 3 routes have the first 20 and last 11 miles in common, including the rest stop at mile 20. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 24 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. The leader will stop to wolf down a pizza at Cossetta's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 24 WED 10:00 AM C 18-28 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 24 WED 10:30 AM A/B 43/50/66/76 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-777-6147 (cell phone at ride 612-940-3462)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, litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 24 WED 4:15 PM B 13 or 19 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log 40-50 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 5:40pm in time to join Mike’s 6:00 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:00pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer 19 mile ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 24 WED 5:45 PM C 18-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot on the corner of Adams and Spring streets NE. We will ride various trails and city streets. Mapless. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-30098 Deb Fellows 868-9815. 24 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 24 WED 6:00 PM A 25-40 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow shorter. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 24 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of I-694 and Victoria St in Shoreview). 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). 24 WED 6:00 PM B 30-21 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. A popular ride series. Note change in start time as sunset gets earlier this month. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage gets shorter weekly as the sunlight dimnishes with earlier sunsets as month goes on Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, and others. 25 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the 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 for 52 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. I will cancel if the forecast the night before predicts 50% or more chance of rain – call me if in doubt. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 25 THU 9:30 AM B 25, 50, 60, 70 mi. Start From Cars (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 C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). 25 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40377608/ 50 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/37118604/ 60 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/36823888/ 70 mi - http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/40376454/ These routes follow trails and roads along the Mississippi River and then head north thru Anoka. The 25 mi route is out n back with a stop at DQ, the other route options are lolipop routes with loops of various lengths. Mapless, but with a cue sheet - check it out on the maps from the above links. I have rounded off the mileages, so they may vary slightly. I am always honored when stronger or faster riders frequent the ride. John Ford & otherleaders.763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom - cell at ride 612-245-9935, Home 763-566-0908. 25 THU 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Herbs Birthday Ride. Depart from Axel's parking lot across the street from the restaurant at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota. We'll take a metro route and lunch at one of Herb's favorite restaurants, Axel's after the ride. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 John Hoffman 715-834-7897. 25 THU 10:00 AM B 28-35 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood, 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 one of three routes in the White Bear Lake or Withrow areas before returning. Rest stop varies with route, but don't eat too much as we will visit the Pine Tree dessert café after the ride 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, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Paul Wiltse, 651-283-6857, powiltse(at}gmail{dot}com Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474, kmkaymitchell(at}gmail{dot}com. 25 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 25 THU 6:00 PM A/B 23 or 30 mi. Washington County from Menards (Oakdale). Depart from Menards Parking Lot - South West Corner 3205 Hadley Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128. This beautiful scenic route takes us out to Lake Elmo past Lake Jane, and by the Lake Elmo Airport going as far east to Stagecoach Trail before heading back into Oakdale. There will be a few hills both up and down. Self sufficient "B" riders most welcome. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell phone 612-247-4835. 25 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 25 THU 6:00 PM A/B 18-30 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 26 FRI 9:00 AM B/C 30 mi. SUCKER LAKE, VADNAIS, BALD EAGLE. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. Shoreview. Entrance just south of Rte 96. The ride follows some of the familiar short route of an all-club ride. Practically no hills and a lot of open road. Just out riding so we're done early. One rest stop in a park for breathing and water. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 26 FRI 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Friday on the Bike to Swede Hollow. Depart from Waubun Park picnic area (east end of Minnehaha Park) - picnic area is located between MN Veteran's Home and Godfrey Pkwy - south of 46th Ave and 46th St., Mpls - follow signs to picnic area from Minnehaha Pkwy. We will be riding city streets and trails to have lunch at Swede Hollow Cafe. Bring a lunch or purchase something from SHC. We will be riding Summit Ave, Gateway Trail, Swede Hollow Trail, Shepherd Road and Samual Morgan Trail. Bring snacks and water. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 26 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Laker Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shoter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller,cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 26 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 26 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr.(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 that you have been able to count on 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 Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner aftrward at Panino's. Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 8/5; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 8/12; Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419 8/19; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8/26. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 26 FRI 6:00 PM C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK (Uptown). 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. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier. 27 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 27 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 27 SAT 8:00 AM C 26/36 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: PARKWAYS TO EMILY'S. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride from Roseville to Emily's just south of the Memorial Parkway in Minneapolis. The route will include the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail, West River Parkway, Memorial Parkway, and St. Anthony Parkway. An optional loop from the starting point around lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine completes the 36-mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 27 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake rd. 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 David Haerle, 651-168-7406 27 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 27 SAT 9:00 AM C 14 mi. Saturday Family Ramble: Hyland Fling. Depart from Meet at the Hyland Lake Park Reserve Visitor Center 10145 Bush Lake Road Bloomington, MN 55438. Looking for rides to do with the whole family? Come join us for the Saturday Family Ramble, held at a variety of locations throughout the metro area. This weeks ride begins in Hyland Lake Park Reserve and follows bike trails into Eden Prairie past the Flying Cloud Airport and Staring Lake. This scenic, moderately hilly ride is about 95% on bike trails, with two short road connections on residential streets. For more information on the ride series, including route maps and opportunities to suggest routes and offer feedback, visit https://sites.google-dot-com/site/tcfamilyrides/. Jonathan Poppele: 612-388-4700; poppele-at-umn.edu. 27 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 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. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 27 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 28 SUN 7:30 AM A 55-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. Sunday is generally a more mellow ride if we have had a hard ride on Saturday. However, having said that, Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 28 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the Westside. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Eric Feld, eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com, cell 612-743-4097. 28 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 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 morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen 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 very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 28 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-28 mi. MGC SUNDAY. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, 55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 28 SUN 1:00 PM 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 including but not limited to Shepherd Road, Big Rivers Trail, 35E crossing - bring a snack and water to enjoy somewhere along the ride. OPTIONAL - happy hour at Houlhan's (across street from parking lot on 66th St & Lyndale Ave) after ride. SPECIAL TREAT - desert at Moltumyrs (next door) after happy hour. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710, Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 29 MON 9:30 AM B/C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway 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, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 29 MON 10:00 AM B/C 51 mi. LET'S GET TO THE (PINE) POINT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's east on Arlington where we will pick up the Gateway Trail. We will take it about 17 miles up to Pine Point for a short breather before continuing on down to the Bikery Bakery in Stillwater. Then we have a chance to challenge ourselves to a climb up Myrtle Hill on the Stillwater Road, or to avoid embarrassment you can follow the leader and avoid Myrtle Hill. From there it's the Stillwater Road, bike-friendly streets and a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Erik's. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 29 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes.Faster riders are always welcome.Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient on this ride. The rest stop is at mile 19 at Caribou Coffee. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The bike store opens at 10AM. Rest room and water available.Dress code: pink attire optional. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 pinkexpress7-at-hotmail-dot-com. 29 MON 6:00 PM B 27-34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 29 MON 6:00 PM B ~20-30 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 very gently rolling 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! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 30 TUE 9:00 AM B/C 20/40/52 Augie's Roter Flugel / Geleitete Kanonensturze, lauf Gesellschafttliche Fahrt. Depart from We'll meet at Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride 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 ( optional ) to the end of the Hay Creek Trail, then back to Welch. We'll be stopping for lunch at Cannon Falls or Redwing. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. If the weather looks iffy, ( not looking good ). Please do call me. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-770-5065 call fon# 651-208-0283. 30 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26 - 73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail. Richard Miller,Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 30 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Minnetonka Meandering Trails. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 12500 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka,located on the north frontage road off I-394 between Ridgedale Dr & Plymouth Rd. Park behind store. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads in the Wayzata and Long Lake area. There are some rolling hills. Bring lots of water and snacks. Rest stop in Loretto. There are lunch options after ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 30 TUE 9:45 AM C 20-25 mi. Northeast and Theodore Wirth Meander. Depart from Webster school parking lot on Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. Join us for this social ride in the Northeast and North sides of town. Lunch stop en route or after. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Dave Murphy 952-894-4623. 30 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 30 TUE 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. TWO SKYLINES. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage and route will vary a bit from week-to-week depending upon sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 30 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28 to 36 miles 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293 Cell at ride 612-384-8475 30 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from We will depart from Woodland Hills parking lot located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Proctor Ave past the Elk River Country Club. We will ride on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Many roads with wide shoulders. Open country side with many wooded areas. We will go through parts of Elk River, Big Lake, Ramsey, Zimmerman, St. Micheal, and Zimmerman, also Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-4415986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 30 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 30 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr - Leaders choice. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride Leaders Choice, one of the 6 rides we have done throughout this year. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 30 TUE 6:15 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598, Barb Miner 612-710-1830. 30 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Elk River Unwind. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Practor Avenue past the Elk River Country Club. Unwind after a day of work on flat to rolling countryside terrain. Low traffic with few stop signs makes for a pleasurable evening ride. Barb Miner 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, Shari Cowles 763-3598. 31 WED 10:00 AM A/B 44-70 mi. CARS, Bikes and Rivers (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 morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride along two rivers - Mississippi and Rum. We'll begin south from CARS along East River Rd, crossing the Mississippi at 694 and then proceed north along W River Rd. From there we'll cross the river again at Anoka and proceed north along the Rum before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Bunker Lake Park. All 3 routes have the first 20 and last 11 miles in common, including the rest stop at mile 20. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 31 WED 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. 31 WED 10:00 AM C 18-28 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 31 WED 4:15 PM B 13 or 19 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log 40-50 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 5:40pm in time to join Mike’s 6:00 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:00pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer 19 mile ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 31 WED 5:45 PM C 18-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot on the corner of Adams and Spring streets NE. We will ride various trails and city streets. Mapless. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-30098 Deb Fellows 868-9815. 31 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 31 WED 6:00 PM B 30-21 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. A popular ride series. Note change in start time as sunset gets earlier this month. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage gets shorter weekly as the sunlight dimnishes with earlier sunsets as month goes on Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, and others. 31 WED 6:00 PM A 25-40 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow shorter. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879, Matt Younker myounker123-at-yahoo-dot-com. 31 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 or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505).
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