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January 20121 SUN 8:00 AM A 100 mi. New Years Day Century - 6th Annual. Depart from Dunn Bros coffee East Lake street and W river Rd Minneapolis. 6th Annual Ride. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and W River Road Minneapolis. A Map may be available for this ride as we will ride in the best direction for the wind and winter weather conditions so we may have several options. Group riding is preferred and encouraged. Vehicle support may be available with extra food and drink, but not a sag option and no guarantee that it will be available. We may loop back to the start so you might want to have a change of clothes along in case we are able to change. In extreme winter weather conditions we may shorten the route, but not likely. Bring a cellular phone along in case of mechanical, physical, or mental breakdown. Headlights and tail lights are encouraged as well if you are delayed and may finish at dark. Also plan in advance for a contact person to call if you find you are unable continue the course set before you. Call for further information as we will plan several routes as the New Year approaches. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 1 SUN 11:00 AM C 10 mi. Black Bear to Polar Bear. Depart from Como lake south (of Black bear) parking lot. Start the new year with some extra miles with a ride to the Polar Bear ride. John Avoles 651-437-3974. 1 SUN 11:00 AM MB 16-24 mi. New Years Day Off Road. Depart from Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail Head Eagan. Start the year out right by trying something new, an off road ride at one of the most popular MTB trails in the Metro. After a few laps we can regroup for refreshments at Doolittles Woodfire Grill nearby on Cliff Road. If weather is too warm or trails are too wet, trails may be closed at MORC'S discretion. Conditions are forecasted to be perfect for MTB on Sun, but check with me if in doubt by 10:00 AM Bruce Berry 651-690-2510. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com. 1 SUN 12:15 PM 12 mi. The Polar Bear Ride. Depart from The SW corner of the St. Paul Sears parking lot at I-94 and Marion Street. The question is this: “What should I do on New Year’s Day?” If you’re a biker, the answer is easy-- do the Polar Bear Ride of course! Grab some coffee to help you recover from last evening's festivities, and then get those tires pumped for a short, but very sweet little ride! Cycling with friends through the refreshing air of New Year’s Day in Minnesota… What could be more fun than that? THE DETAILS: We’ll ride down Summit Avenue to the Mississippi and back. As always, we'll lunch at the Original Green Mill on Grand and Hamline during or after the ride. If you would like to celebrate the New Year with us but don't care to ride, come for lunch only at about 1:15 or so. Cross or mountain bikes highly recommended. Severe weather or impassable roads may cause cancellation. If in doubt, call perennial leader Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 2 MON 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Monday Edition). Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 3 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 3 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, pres-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 4 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 4 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com, and other TCBC Leaders. 6 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 7 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 8 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 8 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/8, 1/22), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/15,2/12), Rob Welsh 612-801-4196, robmnusa-at-yahoo-dot-com (1/29), Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/25) 8 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net. 9 MON 10:30 AM C 20 mi. c the skating hill. Depart from Como lake south parking lot. St.Paul trails with rest stop at B.K. John Avoles 651-437-3974. 10 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 10 TUE 6:30 PM SOCIAL GATHERING AT PANERA'S BROT UND KAFFEE GESCHAFT.. Depart from Meet at Panera's parking lot (The parking lot has been fixed). Please do join us at Panera's Abendtisch ( evening table:-) for some friendly conversation und kaffee, maybe some good pastry to? At 2515 White Bear Lake Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109. At 18:30 Uhrs. or 6:30PM Once again ladies and gentlemen - " I remain your most humble and obedient servant" Hope to see you all there. Danke Schon. Your hostest with the mostest, yours truly Augie Muller, haus fon# 651-770-5065. 11 WED 9:30 AM full belly Breakfast at Hudy's. Hudy's cafe next to Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SE corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Fill your belly with good food. Have great fellowship with your fellow TCBC members. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340. 11 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 13 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 14 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 14 SAT 3:00 PM Bike U - Bike-Barge Bicycle Trips. Bloomington REI 750 W American Blvd Bloomington, MN 55420 Phone: (952) 884-4315. TCBC members Diana and Duane Kasper, will share their experiences based on three bike-barge trips to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. For more info see Bike U page on the TCBC website. Mary Miller Bike U Coordinator 15 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 15 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/8, 1/22), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/15,2/12), Rob Welsh 612-801-4196, robmnusa-at-yahoo-dot-com (1/29), Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/25) 15 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net. 16 MON 11:00 AM B 31 mi. King Day Cruisers Half-Metric (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact the leader if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 16 MON 2:00 PM B 31 mi. King Day Cruisers Half-Metric II (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact the leader if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 17 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 18 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 20 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 21 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 21 SAT 9:00 AM BUS TO BREAKFAST: HELL'S KITCHEN. Hell's Kitchen on 9th St. between Marquette and Nicollet in Minneapolis. Get out of the car while you're off the bike for the winter. Take the bus and see a different face of the cities and have a tasty breakfast with friends at an interesting venue talking over serious riding. Since Hell's Kitchen is in downtown Minneapolis there are many buses including light rail that will get you there. I plan to take the #84 bus at 8:06 from the Rosedale Transit Center, the #16 bus at Snelling and University at 8:27, and the first bus going south on Nicollet from 4th to 9th St. I plan to arrive at Hell's Kitchen at about 9:00 am. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 21 SAT 1:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Spring Training. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). Park at west end of lot. Restrooms may not be available at the ride start. Get some miles in in preparation for upcoming cycling getaways to Texas, Arizona, Solvang and other warm weather destinations or for the upcoming riding season. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo,com, 651-335-6505) and Scott Larson (612-730-8371). 22 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 22 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/8, 1/22), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/15,2/12), Rob Welsh 612-801-4196, robmnusa-at-yahoo-dot-com (1/29), Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/25) 22 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net. 24 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 25 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 27 FRI A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 27 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 25-33 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lk Harriet bandshell parking lot 42nd/S.Lk Harriet Pkwy 55409 Free on street parking. North route on Greenway via River Road to Webber Pkwy returning on Theodore Wirth Pkwy with a rest stop somewhere. Katie Angle 763-208-3595. 27 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 28 SAT A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 28 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 28 SAT 12:15 PM C 10 mi. B 4 U. Depart from Bloomington REI outer lot. A flat ride in Bloomington, 4 streets and 4 turns. After the ride bike-U. John Avoles 651-437-3974. 28 SAT 3:00 PM Bike U - The Art of Long Distance Bicycling in Minnesota. Bloomington REI 750 W American Blvd Bloomington, MN 55420 Phone: (952) 884-4315. Rob Welsh will teach us why randonneuring, the art of long distance cycling, is growing rapidly in Minnesota and how you can enjoy riding further than you ever thought you could. For more info see Bike U page on the TCBC website. Mary Miller Bike U Coordinator. 29 SUN A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 29 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 29 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/8, 1/22), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/15,2/12), Rob Welsh 612-801-4196, robmnusa-at-yahoo-dot-com (1/29), Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/25) 29 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net. 30 MON A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 31 TUE A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 31 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Katie Angle 763-208-3595 katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net February 20121 WED A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 WED 11:00 AM C 20/30 mi. C ice in Rice. Depart from Como lake south parking lot. We'll ride to Rice Park to see the ice carving, rest stop at B.K. John Avoles 651-437-3974. 1 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 1 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out At Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures (less than +10), rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 2 THU A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 3 FRI A/B 30-65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See "Overnight Trips" page on TCBC website for more details. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 3 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 4 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 4 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 22-30-56 mi. Feb. Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp located on Barry Ave 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN". Warm up those legs for spring riding in western suburbs! Shorter options available to Mound (Caribou rest stop) and longer option to Delano (Three Crows rest stop). Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 5 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 5 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (2/12), Jerry Hofmann 612-382-0772, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com (2/19). 5 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and permafrost potholes may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Bob Brown 612-986-5838; and others. 6 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the March issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 6 MON 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue- about a half mile south of Hwy 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county their are four mileage options with rest stops in Stillwater, Afton and Lake Elmo. Richard Miller-651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462. 6 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Spring Training. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). Park at west end of lot. Get some miles in in preparation for upcoming cycling getaways to Arizona, Solvang and other warm weather destinations or for the upcoming riding season. Front and rear lights required; mountain or cross bikes encouraged. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com) and Scott Larson (612-730-8371). 7 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Katie Angle 763-208-3595 katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net 7 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles- 2700 Lexington Ave. N. Ride this clasic ride with a rest stop at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake and an extra mileage option to ride around the lake. Richard Miller- 651-777-6147 cell: 612-940-3462. 7 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, pres-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 8 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 8 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures (less than +10), rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 11 SAT ANNUAL RECOGNITION BANQUET. Ramada Plaza, Minneapolis. 11 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 11 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 22-30-56 mi. Feb. Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp located on Barry Ave 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN". Warm up those legs for spring riding in western suburbs! Shorter options available to Mound (Caribou rest stop) and longer option to Delano (Three Crows rest stop). Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 12 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 12 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (2/12), Jerry Hofmann 612-382-0772, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com (2/19). 12 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and permafrost potholes may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Bob Brown 612-986-5838; and others. 12 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 25 mi. Cabin Fever. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Only snow and ice will prevent us from enjoying a cup of Dunn Bros Coffee. We'll be traveling on lightly used roads in the western suburbs with a rest stop midway. I'll try to maintain a "B" pace, and self sufficient "A" riders welcome. Check the message board for possible cancellation an hour before ride time. Pete and Karen May (952-200-4939). 13 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. N Roseville. Ride this classic ride with a restop at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake and an extra mileage option to ride around the lake. Richard Miller-651-777-6147 cell: 612-940-3462. 13 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Spring Training. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). Park at west end of lot. Get some miles in in preparation for upcoming cycling getaways to Arizona, Solvang and other warm weather destinations or for the upcoming riding season. Front and rear lights required; mountain or cross bikes encouraged. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505) and Scott Larson (612-730-8371). 14 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Katie Angle 763-208-3595 katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net 14 TUE 11:00 AM C 20-30 mi. Be mine. Depart from Fort parking lot hiway 55 and Bloomington Rd.. A flat ride on trails, bike lanes and streets with rest stop at Greenway bike shop. John Avoles 651-437-3974. 15 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-65 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center - 2100 White Bear Ave. about 1/2 mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county, there are four mileage options with a rest stop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Miller - 651-777-6147 cell: 612-940-3462. 15 WED 10:00 AM Breakfast at Hudy's. Hudy's cafe 1350 aquilla st. champlin, behind the BP STATION AND THE DAIRY QUEEN. Social breakfast. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 15 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 15 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night - Bruce's Birthday Ride (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Help Bruce celebrate his Birthday today by Riding at Night in a TCBC "B" group on mostly (plowed!) bicycle trails, and maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 17 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric. Depart from South end of Sucker Lake (parking lot off of County Rd. F). Try this classic ride to Marine on St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Richard Miller - 651-777-6147 cell: 612-940-3462. 17 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on road conditions and weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Kathy Mulier; Glenn Okan. 18 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 18 SAT 8:00 AM C 15 mi. Bike to Bus to Breakfast-at-Cafe Latte. Depart from Target/Cub parking Lot 2500 East Lake St, just off Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis. Planning to join Don's Bus to Breakfast at Cafe Latte? If you're coming from the west, why not bike 8 1/2 miles before consuming those calories? The ride will start around 8:10a (schedule only allows for 15 minute increments). Snow or a temp below 15 will cause a change in plans - no ride. Call if you believe the ride to be questionable. Nancy Welsh C 612-414-5217. 18 SAT 9:00 AM BUS TO BREAKFAST: CAFE LATTE. Depart from Rosedale Transit Center, Rosedale Mall. We will arrive by bus or other means at Cafe Latte at Victoria and Grand in St. Paul at around 9:00 am. The breakfast menu is limited to scones and an egg thingie, but the coffee is good and their cup is bottomless. I plan to take the #84 bus from Rosedale at 8:27 and transfer to the #63 bus heading east at Snelling and Grand. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 18 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 22-30-56 mi. Feb. Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp located on Barry Ave 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN". Warm up those legs for spring riding in western suburbs! Shorter options available to Mound (Caribou rest stop) and longer option to Delano (Three Crows rest stop). Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 19 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 19 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (2/12), Jerry Hofmann 612-382-0772, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com (2/19). 19 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and permafrost potholes may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Bob Brown 612-986-5838; and others. 19 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 25 mi. Cabin Fever. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Have you been cooped up long enough? Are the walls closing in on you? Join us for a ride in the western suburbs. Only snow and ice will prevent us from enjoying a cup of Caribou Coffee in Wayzata. We'll be traveling on lightly used roads with a rest stop midway. I'll try to maintain a "B" pace, and self sufficient "A" riders welcome. Check the message board for possible cancellation an hour before ride time. Pete and Karen May (952-200-4939). 20 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30-50 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. N Roseville. Ride this clasic ride with a rest stop at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake and extra mileage options. Richard Miller- 651-777-6147 cell: 612-940-3462. 21 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Katie Angle 763-208-3595 katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net 22 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 22 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures (less than +10), rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 23 THU 7:00 PM Bike U -- Safe and Active Cycling As You Age. REI, Bloomington on American Blvd at Lyndale Ave South. Ann Strong, Chiropractor and Cyclist along with a VP from Quality Bicycle Products will lend us some wisdom in dealing with injury/illness recovery and aging. Mary C Miller, Bike U Coordinator, Bee Biking 908 at gmail dot com. 25 SAT A/B around 50 mi./day BikeAZona. Depart from Scottsdale, AZ, and surrounding areas. See "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for more details. Kate Kovar (katekovar-at-hotmail-dot-com) and Jim Pederson (jimpederson-at-gmail-dot--dot-com). 25 SAT 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 26 SUN A/B around 50 mi./day BikeAZona. Depart from Scottsdale, AZ, and surrounding areas. See "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for more details. Kate Kovar (katekovar-at-hotmail-dot-com) and Jim Pederson (jimpederson-at-gmail-dot--dot-com). 26 SUN 8:00 AM A 40-80 mi. Dunn with Winter-Group-Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and W River Rd Minneapolis. A winter group ride anywhere from 40 - 80 miles depending on Winter Riding conditions. We encourage riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop. 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 26 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Richard Franco 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net (2/5, 2/26), Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (2/12), Jerry Hofmann 612-382-0772, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com (2/19). 26 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions safely permit. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and permafrost potholes may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Bob Brown 612-986-5838; and others. 27 MON A/B around 50 mi./day BikeAZona. Depart from Scottsdale, AZ, and surrounding areas. See "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for more details. Kate Kovar (katekovar-at-hotmail-dot-com) and Jim Pederson (jimpederson-at-gmail-dot--dot-com). 27 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. It's time to ride! This is a scenic ride passing 3 lakes. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. The leader will ride 13 mph average and not slower.Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. Pink attire optional. Rain or snow cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need parts, bike advice, water or the restroom. Marina pinkexpress7-at-hotmail-dot-com (651)808-5473. 28 TUE A/B around 50 mi./day BikeAZona. Depart from Scottsdale, AZ, and surrounding areas. See "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for more details. Kate Kovar (katekovar-at-hotmail-dot-com) and Jim Pederson (jimpederson-at-gmail-dot--dot-com). 29 WED A/B around 50 mi./day BikeAZona. Depart from Scottsdale, AZ, and surrounding areas. See "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for more details. Kate Kovar (katekovar-at-hotmail-dot-com) and Jim Pederson (jimpederson-at-gmail-dot--dot-com). 29 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com.
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