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January 20111 SAT 8:00 AM A 100 mi. New Years Day Century. 5th Annual. 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. 1 SAT 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. There can be no better way to spend the first Saturday of the New Year than on our special little event known as the Polar Bear Ride. Indeed, it’s been the place to be on New Year’s Day for at least FORTY years now! Many of us fondly (?) remember the early years when high-tech cycling clothing was itchy old wool from places like Thrifty Outfitters, massive Sorel boots were the norm in winter cycling shoes and state of the art in studded tires meant driving roofing nails through any old rubber that was lying around the garage. As they say, “those were the days”! Riding the Polar Bear nowadays could almost be called comfortable by comparison. So come along with us as we ride in celebration of another new year and see just how much fun it really is! 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. See ya next year! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 2 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 4 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. 5 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (French Regional Park). Depart from French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441 - Visitor Center parking lot. The first x-country ski trip was a blast on 12/29, let's go again! We'll try French Regional Park's lighted trail system again. As of 12/30 - Cross-country ski trail conditions: All trails are packed and in GOOD condition for both skating and traditional skiing. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (dotted trails are lighted) at http://www.threeriversparks-dot-org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park%20Detail/Winter/french_winter.ashx A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older from December 1-March 31. (Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks). Daily ski passes ($4) are available at trailhead pay boxes, Three Rivers visitor centers, and ski chalets. Season ski passes are $50 available online and at visitor center. There is no Bike Mileage Credit and no TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activity. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 8 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 8 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 16-25 mi. January Thaw at Sonny's (Mpls). Depart from Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 9 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 9 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 9 SUN 3:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Roseville Library. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 10 MON 6:30 PM Social Get Together at Panera's Bread und Kaffee Shop. Depart from Panera's Bread on White Bear Ave. just 2 blocks north of Hiway 36. It'll be an open topic for anyone that wishes to talk about there coming ride / rides for the spring and summer of 2011. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller haus fon# 651-770-5065. 11 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. 12 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25mi Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 12 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (Elm Creek). Depart from Elm Creek Chalet, 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Cross-country skiing is great for staying active with all the snow we've received this winter! It's great cross-training and great to get ready for next season's bicycling season! Let's try Elm Creek Regional Park's lighted trail system this time. Conditions as of 1/7: All trails are packed and in GOOD condition for both skating and traditional skiing. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (3.4 miles lighted with an additional 8 miles of unlighted) is at - http://www.threeriversparks-dot-org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park Detail/Winter/elm_creek_winter.ashx A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older from December 1-March 31. (Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks). Daily ski passes ($4) are available at trailhead pay boxes, Three Rivers visitor centers, and ski chalets. Season ski passes are $50 available online and at visitor center. There is No Bike Mileage Credit and No TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activity. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 14-21 FRI A/B 30 - 65 mi./day RIDE ‘EM TEXAS HILLS 2011. Depart from Marble Falls, Texas. See complete information on the Overnight Trips page. or the Ride 'em Texas Hills website. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com and Gina McCrone 612-220-4540 gmccrone-at-hotmail-dot-com. 14 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Also, studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 14 FRI 7:00 PM Bike U: The Canadian Rockies. REI Bloomington, 750 W American Blvd Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 884-4315. David Siskind will be sharing experiences from his 9 trips to the Canadian Rockies, which were all on a fully-loaded bike throughout Yoho, Jasper and Banff. David just hit 500,000 miles (since he started keeping track). Yes, that is half a million miles -- not an error. Bike U Coordinator: Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com. 15 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 15 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 16-25 mi. January Thaw at Sonny's (Mpls). Depart from Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 16 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 16 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 16 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 18 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. 19 WED 10:00 AM Breakfast at Hudy's Cafe. Depart from 114th and US 169 Champlin. On the southeast sector behind the BP gas station Hudy's cafe. Social eating and conversation about riding in the summer to come 2011 Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909. 19 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25mi Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 19 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (Hyland Lake Park Reserve). Depart from Hyland Lake Park Reserve Chalet, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438. Cross-country skiing is great for staying active with all the snow we've received this winter! It's great cross-training and great to get ready for next season's bicycling season! Let's try Hyland Lake Park Reserve's lighted trail system this time. Conditions as of 1/7: All trails are packed and in GOOD condition for both skating and traditional skiing. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (2.4 miles lighted with an additional 5.4 miles of unlighted) is at - http://www.threeriversparks-dot-org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park Detail/Winter/hyland_lake_winter.ashx A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older from December 1-March 31. (Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks). Daily ski passes ($4) are available at trailhead pay boxes, Three Rivers visitor centers, and ski chalets. Season ski passes are $50 available online and at visitor center. There is No Bike Mileage Credit and No TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activity. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 21 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Also, studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 22 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 22 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 16-25 mi. January Thaw at Sonny's (Mpls). Depart from Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 23 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop 10th Ave South and 29th Street On the Midtown Greenway. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 23 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 23 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 25 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. 26 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25mi Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 26 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (Theo Wirth). Depart from Theo Wirth Chalet, 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422. Cross-country skiing is great for staying active with all the snow we've received this winter! It's great cross-training and great to get ready for next season's bicycling season! Let's try Theo Wirth's lighted trail system this time. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (5 kilometers is lighted with many kilometers of additional unlighted trails) is at - http://minneapolisparks-dot-org/documents/activities/winter/overall_trails.pdf A Minneapolis Park & Recreation ski trail pass is required for individuals ages 13 and up. This trail pass is required for all the ski trails in the city of Minneapolis. Daily XC Ski Pass $8 can be purchased at the Wirth Chalet, Season XC Ski Pass is $45. There is No Bike Mileage Credit and No TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activity. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 28 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Also, studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 29 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 29 SAT 10:30 AM TCBC Event Coordinator Fair. Depart from Golden Valley Library, 830 Winnetka Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN 55427, 952-847-5475. North of the intersection of Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue North. On January 29, 2011 we are planning an Event Coordinator Fair to preview 2011 TCBC events. An overview of past events and responsibilities will be presented with time allowed for questions and discussion. We will review events such as the Bike Expo, MN Ironman, the All Club, the Watermelon and Halloween rides. Our goal is to identify key volunteers for 2011 events that can help with event coordination. We hope to keep this session to 30 or so persons so we can have a good discussion. All are welcome. If interested, I would like to receive an email RSVP to help plan for materials and refreshments. Dan Miller, volunteer-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 29 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 16-25 mi. January Thaw at Sonny's (Mpls). Depart from Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 30 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop 10th Ave South and 29th Street On the Midtown Greenway. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 30 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 30 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, packs of proselytizing penguins, and impassable icy crevasses may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595.
February1 TUE TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 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. 2 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 29th Street and 10th Ave South Minneapolis. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 2 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (French Regional Park). Depart from French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441, Visitor Center Chalet. Let's try French Regional Park's lighted trail system again. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (dotted trails are lighted) at http://www.threeriversparks-dot-org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park%20Detail/Winter/french_winter.ashx A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older from December 1-March 31. (Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks). Daily ski passes ($4) are available at trailhead pay boxes, Three Rivers visitor centers, and ski chalets. Season ski passes are $50 available online and at visitor center. There is no Bike Mileage Credit and no TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activity. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 4 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 15-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 6 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 6 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 6 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, frozen feral children, and aggressive arctic alley cats may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 7 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. 8 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. 9 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 29th Street and 10th Ave South Minneapolis. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 9 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (Elm Creek). Depart from Elm Creek Chalet, 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Cross-country skiing is great for staying active with all the snow we've received this winter! It's great cross-training and great to get ready for next season's bicycling season! Let's try Elm Creek Regional Park's lighted trail system this time. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (3.4 miles lighted with an additional 8 miles of unlighted) is at - http://www.threeriversparks-dot-org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park Detail/Winter/elm_creek_winter.ashx A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older from December 1-March 31. (Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks). Daily ski passes ($4) are available at trailhead pay boxes, Three Rivers visitor centers, and ski chalets. Season ski passes are $50 available online and at visitor center. There is No Bike Mileage Credit and No TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activity. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 11 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 15-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 12 SAT ANNUAL RECOGNITION BANQUET. 12 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 12 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 18-25 mi. February thaw. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave So. Mpls. Meet across street at recreation center parking lot. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 13 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 13 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 13 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, frozen feral children, and aggressive arctic alley cats may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 15 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. 16 WED 2:00 PM C 25-35 mi. Silvery Afternoons. Depart from Silverwood Park. 2500 County Rd E W, St Anthony, MN 55112. (763) 694-7707. Enter on County Road E, West from Silver Lake Road in St Anthony, about a mile north of County Road D/37th Ave NE and about 2 miles west of 35W north. Well get out and enjoy some great spring riding. If you are off work or can get off early, let's do it! Plan on staying together. No map will be provided. The roads are clear curb to curb as of Monday. The trails were a bit whooshy today yet, but don't imagine any of you are changing to itty, bitty racing tires any time soon. They'll be better by Wednesday with temps in the 40's the next few days. 16 WED 6:30 PM SLP-SKI'ing Out (Hyland Lake Park Reserve). Depart from Hyland Lake Park Reserve Chalet, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438. Cross-country skiing is great for staying active with all the snow we've received this winter! It's great cross-training and great to get ready for next season's bicycling season! Let's try Hyland Lake Park Reserve's lighted trail system this time. Visitor Center is open and rentals are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Lights are on until 10:00 PM. Winter trail map (2.4 miles lighted with an additional 5.4 miles of unlighted) is at - http://www.threeriversparks-dot-org/~/media/Maps/PDFs/Park Detail/Winter/hyland_lake_winter.ashx A cross-country ski pass is required for skiers age 12 and older from December 1-March 31. (Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Parks). Daily ski passes ($4) are available at trailhead pay boxes, Three Rivers visitor centers, and ski chalets. Season ski passes are $50 available online and at visitor center. There is No Bike Mileage Credit and No TCBC Insurance for this non-bicycling activit Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406. 19 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 19 SAT 10:00 AM Minnesota Randonneurs Winter Conference 10-3p. Depart from DCTC Conference Center 14200 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley. First annual get together for Minnesota Randonneurs to talk about the upcoming season, including - PBP and other 1200k randonnee preparation - starting out with randonneuring - awards - RUSA and Minnesota Randonneurs - recognition for outstanding 2010 randonneurs You don't need to be a RUSA member to attend Cost $10-15 to cover food/meeting place 10a-3p Please RSVP to TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com Rob Welsh TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com 612-801-4196. 19 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 18-25 mi. February thaw. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave So. Mpls. Meet across street at recreation center parking lot. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 20 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 20 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 22 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. 23 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 29th Street and 10th Ave South Minneapolis. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 25 FRI 10:30 AM A/B 45 mi. BikeAZona Route Scouting. Depart from Fry's Grocery Store 185 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85220. If you are in town early for BikeAZona, come join us as we do the final route check on an out and back ride to Tortilla Flats and on to the end of the pavement. Kate Kovar 480-515-0714 & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180. 25 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 26 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 26 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 18-25 mi. February thaw. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave So. Mpls. Meet across street at recreation center parking lot. Usual route with shortcuts or changes for road conditions. Winter equipment with studs recommended. Rest stop options for warmup. Jim Angle 763-208-3595. 27 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 27 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). 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 -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20). 27 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, frozen feral children, and aggressive arctic alley cats may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 27 SUN 3:00 PM Bike U: Peru. REI Bloomington, 750 W American Blvd Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 884-4315. Charles Breer, will be sharing his experiences from a bike tour in Peru; wherein they cycled the highest paved road in the world and he delivered supplies to the Puerto Occopa Orphanage. Bike U Coordinator: Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com. |