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July 2008

1 TUE 5:30 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

1 TUE 9:30 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, very cool and shaded and little wind. The ride has extensions out into scenic N. Wash. county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leaders choose which extensions to go on. Leaders may ride different extensions. Good maps of the extensions are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. Tom and Dona Devine, Cell: 651-398-6778.

1 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. HOPKINS AND TIN FISH. Depart from SW corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave S, Mpls. We'll bike to Hopkins,treking around Lakes Calhoun & Harriet, then LRT East Trail to Hopkins Depot Coffee House for break. We return on Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lake Trail and around Lake of the Isles to Tin Fish for lunch and return. All trails are paved asphalt. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride: 952-334-5382. Co Leader, Open.

1 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.

1 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28-33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116. Park in driveway or on Dorothea, and enter through driveway to register for the ride.. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Davern, Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 c 651-699-1203 h srs428-at-msn-dot-com.

1 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.

1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com.

1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763.862.1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

1 TUE 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School Parking Lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE (MPLS). We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.

1 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763.862.1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

1 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.

1 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 28-40 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on the mood of the leader :) Steve Sorenson steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net 763-229-9073.

2 WED 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. JOAN'S BEST DAM RIDE (MAPLESS). Depart from Three Rivers Regional Park, Coon Rapids Dam parking lot(free parking). From Hwy 610, take Noble Pkwy north, then turn right (east) on 97th Ave N, then left(north) on Russell Ave to Park Entrance. We'll bike asphalt trails and roads on both west and east sides of the river with mid-point rest stops and optional lunch at Rose Garden at end of ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassador: Joan Christensen, 763-754-0498; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382. Co-Leader open.

2 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (mapless). Depart from TrailHead Cycle, 114th and Hwy 169, Champlin, MN (763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop parking lot. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909, Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909.

2 WED 10:00 AM A/B 43mi OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the SpringGate Shopping Center. Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Park on the South East side of the parking lot. Enjoy a ride in the West Metro, on low traffic roads, with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441; Chuck Sunder, 612-285-1946.

2 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:25 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651) 690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.

2 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot (NOTE NEW LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

2 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

2 WED 6:00 PM C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

2 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.

2 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505).

3 THU 5:30 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

3 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls. We can lunch there, or ride back to Welch and lunch after the ride, depending on rider preference. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.

3 THU 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. LONE SPUR LOOP. Depart from Strip Mall parking lot at 11032 Cedar Lake Rd. (next to Lone Spur Grill). Located two blocks east of Cedar Lake Rd/Hopkins Crossroad intersection. We'll bike paved bike route roads. This route includes some hills. Our rest stop is at Minnetonka City Hall and lunch stop is at Lone Spur Grill (Tex-Mex) Cooking served with Southwestern Hospitality. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride: 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.

3 THU 10:00 AM B 30-37 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Breakfast!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; 10611 Baltimore ST NE, just behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located just off Hwy 65 and 105th. Come explore a different side of the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-que up and down! Several options available for lunch afterward if you are interested. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start.

3 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.

3 THU 6:00 PM A 3-60 mi. Extreme TSC (Eden Prairie). Depart from SW parking lot of Grace Church on SE corner of Eden Prairie Rd & Pioneer Trail, across from Hilltop Dr. WARNING! This is an "EXTREME" version of "Thighs Sighs and Cries" in which we do ONLY the "hilly" 3-mile loop (limit is sunset time) from TSC that includes steep 14+% uphill on Eden Prairie Rd. Decide at the end of each loop whether to quit or continue. Will be first Thursday each month & concurrently with regularly scheduled TSC. Also extra loops mileage credit for those doing full TSC map, find & sign ride sheet on MRBIKEY blue van rear window in Church parking lot BY 8:30 PM Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.

3 THU 6:15 PM A/B 35 mi. Temporary Relief. Depart from Thompson County Park in West St. Paul near intersection of Butler Ave and Hwy 52(Lafayette Fwy), enter on Stassen Ln. A temp replacement for Thurs Therapy, away from Taste of MN. Retains some of original route while adding some new challenges south of the river. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com.

4 FRI 6:45 AM A/B 15 mi. Ride to the Ride (Watermelon). Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake Street and West River Road Mpls. Ride to the Watermelon Ride. Ride the route you want and then stay around for some fun and fellowship or head back. We will not regroup for the ride back. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com.

4 FRI 7:30 AM 15, 25, or 55 mi. 27TH ANNUAL WATERMELON RIDE. Depart from Deluxe, 3680 Victoria St. No., Shoreview, MN 55126. Three of the best things in America are the Fourth of July, bicycling, and watermelon. And there's an opportunity to enjoy all three of them at the 27th Annual Watermelon Ride, on Friday, July 4th. It's a fun and sociable family ride - with route options of 15, 25, and 55 miles - followed by an excellent Fourth of July picnic at Snail Lake in Shoreview. You can start riding in the morning, anytime between 7:30 and 10 AM, at the Deluxe Corporation parking lot on Victoria, just south of 694. It'll be a great day to go for a bike jaunt, eat and socialize at the picnic, and get home in plenty of time for the fireworks. $20 for TCBC members and $30 for non-members. Kids FREE. http://www.biketcbc.org/watermelon/index.html

4 FRI 12:30 PM A/B 55 mi. Erik's Watermelon Rind. Depart from Snail Lake Regional Park (depart from parking lot closest to the picnic pavillion). Join Erik the Bike Man for a fast paced, later departing run of the 55 mile Watermelon route. Ideal for Watermelon volunteers or people who would like more miles then the main Watermelon ride provided them. Please be aware that the ride will be running after the rest stops have closed and plan accordingly. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE EITHER REGISTERED FOR THE WATERMELON RIDE OR OFFICIAL WATERMELON VOLUNTEERS. Steve Sorenson (763-229-9073).

4 FRI 8:00 PM N 20-25 mi. Boom Boom Ride. Depart from Main parking lot at University of St. Thomas, corner of Summit and Cretin in Saint Paul. Avoid the traffic jams and ride your bike to see the fireworks. We'll cruise along the streets and trails of Saint Paul and eventually make our way downtown to watch the big display. This is a night ride so working lights front and rear are required. Suggested items to bring are spare batteries, bug spray, munchies, and something to drink. Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn-dot-edu, 651-731-3875; Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747.

5 SAT 6:30 AM A 85 mi. North by Northwest. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Mpls. Ride North along the Mississippi River then head west into Rogers before coming back through Hamel, Medina and home along the Greeway trail from Hopkins Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com.

5 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 100mi-200k St Paul to St Croix Falls. Depart from Starbucks 2050 Ford Parkway Cleveland & Ford Parkway. Highland Village to the Buzz Cafe in St Croix Falls via sleepy Saturday morning St Paul, Gateway Trail, Highway 95. Return through Wisconsin, stopping for ice cream in Osceola. Get route sheet via email from ride leader. Very low probability of cancellation. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-341-0597 (c) 651-699-1203 (h).

5 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net.

5 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/27 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com

5 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.

5 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80; shorter option available. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

5 SAT 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. MENDOTA & ST PAUL LOOP. Depart from Axel's parking lot (across street from restaurant) at 1315 Hwy 13(Sibley Road)in downtown Mendota. We'll bike paved trails and roads on our trek to St. Paul, and down the High Bridge to our Caribou Coffee rest stop on Grand Ave. Then we return via Summit Ave., Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and Mendota Bridge. Our after ride optional restaurant stop is at Axel's. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.

5 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 31, 43, 60 & 68 mi. A "Berry" Sweet Ride. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into the school.). Ride the scenic, winding back roads of Washington County en route to Scandia, then satisfy your sweet tooth with an afternoon stop at the Pine Tree Orchard for such delicacies as strawberry pie (a la mode, of course), strawberry muffins, or those strawberry-rhubarb rollovers which are to die for!!! Only the two longer-mileage options (60 & 68) go to Scandia; however, ALL ROADS (ROUTES) LEAD TO THE ORCHARD! :) Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com).

5 SAT 11:00 AM B 25-30 mi. COME RIDE MY NECK OF THE WOODS. Depart from easy to find Car’s Bike Shop, plenty of parking in their lot: 2661 Co. Rd. I & Old Hwy 10 in Mounds View, 763-784-6966. New route based on suggestions given after the May 3rd ride! Enjoy easier road riding with less traffic and the new, really smooth Mpls Diagonal Trail. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop and check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Selection of ice cream flavors at the rest stop. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

5 SAT 5:30 PM C 23 - 45 miles An Evening on the Bike with Friends. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, Hwy 120 (Century Avenue) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot. We will feature the beautiful Gateway Trail for this series of rides. The ride leader will have various options that will extend the distance. The ride leader will decide the distance options at the ride. One option will be out to Pine Point Park and return. Enjoy a "cool" summers Saturday Night with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.

6 SUN 5:30 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Richard Miller 651-777-6147.

6 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. Richard Miller 651-777-6147

6 SUN 7:00 AM A 52 mi. Dunn Early Eden Prairie - A/B riders welcome. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Mpls. Map available for all riders "A" riders that ride as a group may depart from scheduled route for extra hills and or mileage at leaders discretion. Ride to Historic Dunn brothers coffee on Hwy 4 and back. A few rolling hills, but a great route finishing on the Midtown Greeway. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com.

6 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 28-33 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks at Cleveland & Ford Parkway. (2078 Ford Parkway). Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: davern, Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 c 651-699-1203 h.

6 SUN 8:00 AM B 45-55 mi. The Nordeaster. Depart from Cub Foods, Silver Lake Village Center, just north of 37th Ave N County Road D, on Silver Lake Road, Columbia Heights. We'll be heading out west again -- by popular demand. I've been told it gets pretty hilly for a B ride, but hills are fun and we do some bike trails in between. Mary C. Miller, 763-789-7560.

6 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 25 mi. RED OAK RAMBLE. Depart from Burnsville’s Red Oak Park. Take Hwy 13 to Cliff Road (Cty Rd. 32), turn east on Cliff two blocks to first stop light (Kennelly). Turn right on Kennelly and go about a quarter mile to Red Oak Park on your right. The first of an occasional series of south-of-the river rides leaving from Burnsville’s Red Oak Park. This ride will head south to loop around Crystal Lake and back, touring some of Burnsville’s nicer parks and residential areas, on low-traffic streets and trails. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431; Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.

6 SUN 9:00 AM C 20/40 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller haus fon - 651-770-5065. until we meet; I remain your most humble und obedient servant.

6 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

6 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in beautiful Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park the trails and streets of Minneapolis. This is an extension of our popular Sunday morning to Hopkins ride. I think everyone will enjoy this different route. Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0042

6 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-40 mi. CANNON VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Trailhead parking lot at Welsh. Take Cty Rd 7 from Hwy 61 to trail parking lot (go through Welsh Village, cross bridge to trailhead lot).Wheel Pass is $3 daily, and a season Wheel Pass is $20. We'll head to Red Wing on first leg and return. Second leg continues from Welsh (meet by 12:30PM) to Cannon Falls with lunch stop and returns. You can do either leg for 20 or both legs for 40 mile options. Clareyse Nelson,612-623-3009;Herb Schultz,952-941-4381; Cell At Ride,952-334-5382.

6 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 50-60 mi. South to Northfield. Depart from Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road, Eagan. Map to start http://www.mapquest-dot-com/maps/841+Wilderness+Run+Road+55123/. There is a big sign to the entrance. Enjoy the rolling hills of southern Dakota county as we travel to Northfield. Hugh Gitlin 651-470-1694 hughsterg-at-aol-dot-com.

6 SUN 10:45 AM A/B 25-30 mi. A Route to Remember. Depart from easy to get to Boehm's bike shop on the south side of Hwy 110 just west of 35E, 1040 West Dakota Drive, Mendota Heights, [zipcode 55120] 651-454-2066. You may have ridden this route but maybe not. It's a route to remember for the river, trail, & miles of various roads with up and down hills. Bring plenty of energy drinks and eats with you as we go almost 3/4's of the way before the rest stop at a tasty St. Paul bakery and coffeehouse. Arrive at 10:00 when the shop opens so you can check out the really impressive laser scanning station for the ultimate bike fit. Self-sufficient riders are welcome. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

6 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, 46th St. W and Bryant Ave. S., behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes, the river, and the Midtown Greenway. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.

6 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

6 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. PLEASE park in lower level of parking lot. Thia a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All level of rider welcome, burleys welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. This ride be at a nice leisurly pace. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447.

7 MON DEADLINE for the August TCBC Newsletter. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.

7 MON 10:00 AM C 20-25mi CHASKA DIKES AND NEW SHAKOPEE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Rainbow Foods parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Hwy 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a lunch/rest stop in Shakopee and return. Clareyse Nelson,612-623-3009;Herb Schultz,952-941-4381: Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper,Cell Phone at Ride,952-334-5382.

7 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29-31 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave. N. in Roseville. Pink becomes orange twice this month as I fill in for Marina on this every Monday morning ride we all look forward to. At least I do, see you there I hope. All riders welcome, plenty of "B" riders will be there. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 or bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net.

7 MON 6:00 PM A/B 26-36 mi. Miles From Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center Parking Lot, 2100 White Bear Avenue, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36. Ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147.

7 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 miles Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340.

7 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.

7 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248, Ben Wilson - 763.432.9430.

7 MON 6:00 PM B/C About 24 mi. Mostly Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. Join us for a social ride in the Northern Burbs. We'll try and keep this a stay together ride with a stop at the DQ. Tom and Dona Devine, cell 651-398-6778.

7 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from NEW STARTING LOCATION at Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). Same routes, new starting point. A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. Join us for dinner afterwards at Birchwood Cafe or Clicquot Club Cafe. Rob Mann and Laurie Holm (612)363-6165.

7 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St.Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others.

7 MON 6:15 PM C 15-25 mi. Gateway to Summer's Eve. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot located at HWY120/Century Avenue and HWY36. Let's unwind after a hard day at work by taking a summers evening ride on the Gateway. Mileage will vary depending on available daylight. This will be an out and back ride without a map. Ride leader will state exact milage at the start of each ride. Let's enjoy a Monday night together. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.

7 MON 6:30 PM A/B 27 mi. Paceline Pedaling. Depart from Mahtomedi High School Hwy 36 to Hilton Trail, travel north to Hwy 12/Stillwater Rd, turn right and go one block. A smooth rolling and coordinated paceline is a joy to ride in. This ride will have an educational component. We will work on paceline skills to become safer and more efficient group riders. Greg Thompson gregtrack-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-426-4443 cell: 651-431-1979.

8 TUE C 25-50 mi. DULUTH AND THE NORTH SHORE. Depart from See Daily Listings. C + THREE DAY MID-WEEK BIKING ADVENTURE IN DULUTH AND THE NORTH SHORE... Tuesday, July 8 through Thursday, July 10. We begin our ride on the North shore exploring the Gooseberry Falls to Beaver Bay 13.2 mile trail Segment, (out and back) starting our ride at 1:00 PM. Our Next Day Ride Wednesday, July 9 at 10:30 AM explores the Munger trail with scenic views of Duluth, St Louis River and Jay Cooke State Park. Our final day, Thursday, July 10 -at-10:30 AM ride is from Brighton Beach to Two Harbors and back. (See Daily Listings for Particulars) Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Pete Hall, 612-889-1361; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Ambassador: Dick Heglund, 612-374-1693. Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382.

8 TUE 5:45 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

8 TUE 9:30 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, very cool and shaded and little wind. The ride has extensions out into scenic N. Wash. county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leaders choose which extensions to go on. Leaders may ride different extensions. Good maps of the extensions are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. Tom and Dona Devine, Cell: 651-398-6778.

8 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.

8 TUE 1:00 PM C 25-30 mi. GITCHI-GAMI STATE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Twin Points Public Water Access, 1.5 miles east of Gooseberry Falls and approximately 18 miles east of Two Harbors. We'll explore the longest completed segment of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail connecting Two Harbors to Grand Maris along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Allow adequate time to arrive fed and fueled for the ride. Your Ride Team will offer activities for your after ride fun time Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Pete Hall, 612-889-1361; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassador: Dick Heglund, 612-374-1693; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382.

8 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28-33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116. Park in driveway or on Dorothea, and enter through driveway to register for the ride.. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Davern, Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 c 651-699-1203 h srs428-at-msn-dot-com.

8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B Approximately 33 WTGF. Depart from Dunn Bros coffee shop patio, intersection of Lake Street and the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. Women's ride. This will be an experimental modified version of the Tears, Gears and Fears ride geared for women who want a hill training ride at a moderate pace with other women. This will be a no drop ride for those maintaining an approximate B to A/B pace. Regroup after the hills. Group riding skills a must as this is a crowded metro area. Rebecca Lawrence 612-481-4145.

8 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.

8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com.

8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763.862.1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

8 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. Biketnr Ride # 3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 70th and 12th Avenue South, Richfield, MN. We will ride Park Avenue and Portland Avenue bike lanes, Minnehaha Pkwy and back around Lake Nokomis. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon 952-943-2538 www.biketnr.homestead-dot-com or email at biketnr-at-aol-dot-com.

8 TUE 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. A River Runs Through It. Depart from Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). A scenic, rolling route that is near a river a majority of the time. We will be riding on a combination of roads, trails, and clearly marked bike lanes. Laurie Holm 612-363-6165.

8 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763.862.1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

8 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.

8 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 28-40 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on the mood of the leader :) Steve Sorenson steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net 763-229-9073.

9 WED 9:30 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36. Depart from Brackett Park 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. This ride will follow the same route (earlier start) as the Summer Solstice - Hopkins, Wirth Park, the lakes, and a round about way back to Brackett. Not a full meal deal, but stops will be at Hopkins Depot, Isles Mkt & Deli, and the Grand Ole Creamery near Nokomis. Bring a snack or make purchases enroute. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260.

9 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (mapless). Depart from TrailHead Cycle, 114th and Hwy 169, Champlin, MN (763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop parking lot. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909, Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909.

9 WED 10:30 AM C 30-35 mi. MUNGER TRAIL-DULUTH TO CARLTON. Depart from Munger Trail trailhead on 75th Ave W & Pulaski St. parking lot at trailhead, south of Munger Inn. From Hwy I-35, exit Cody St. and continue to Grand Ave (Hwy 23). Turn right (south) and continue to 75th Ave W, left on 75th Ave(look for Munger Inn) to lot. Munger trail is paved asphalt with scenic views of Duluth, St Louis River and Jay Cooke State Park. After ride optional venues will be offered. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Pete Hall, 612-889-1361; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride; 952-334-5382.

9 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:25 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651) 690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.

9 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot (NOTE NEW LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

9 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

9 WED 6:00 PM C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

9 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.

9 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com).

10 THU 5:45 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

10 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls. We can lunch there, or ride back to Welch and lunch after the ride, depending on rider preference. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.

10 THU 9:30 AM B/C 33 mi. Living Green Ride #1. Depart from Lake Como Pavilion, south parking lot. Through Como Park, along the Transitway over To U of M and follow the River on the St. Paul side to Downtown, then up to Lake Phalen and back to Lake Como. As part of promoting a living green lifestyle, free discount coupons (from Blue Sky Guide) will be available for organic & natural foods and green local businesses from 9:10-9:30. Loren Stark loren.stark-at-yahoo-dot-com 651-489-9054.

10 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA AND POINTS SOUTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River at St. Paul passing Lakes Bennett, McCarrons, Phalen and Gervais on the way. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb on Warner Rd. up out of the river valley onto the bluffs. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

10 THU 10:00 AM A/B 35-40 mi. Hills on Thursday. Depart from North End of Lake Phalen Corner of East Shore and East Shore St. Paul/Maplewood. Last time I looked no new glaciers had come through and left any new hills, however maybe some might be new for you. Different routes planned but with hills we all know and love here on the east side of the metro area. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 or bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net.

10 THU 10:30 AM C 40-45 mi. DULUTH TO TWO HARBORS. Depart from Brighton Beach Park in Duluth. From Hwy I-35, continue to end which turns into London Rd. (Hwy 61). Follow London Rd to Brighton Beach (Just past North Shore Visitors Center). Turn Right on Brighton Beach Rd to parking area. We'll ride on scenic Old Hwy 61, which has wide bike-friendly shoulders have lunch en route and return. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Pete Hall, 612-889-1361; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Ambassador, Dick Heglund, 612-374-1643; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382.

10 THU 5:15 PM A 18 mi. Ride to TSC & Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. NOTE NEW START TIME! Ride 12 miles from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then return 6 miles after TSC back to Erik's Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.

10 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.

10 THU 6:15 PM C 20 - 25 miles An Evening in Hudson with Friends. Depart from Hudson Civic Center Parking Lot. 94 East into Wisconsin, Exit 2 Carmichael Road.Turn South on Carmichael to Hanley Road (3rd stop light on Carmichael. Turn west on Hanley road and Civic Center on South Side of intersection of Okeefe and Hanley. Join us for a summer evening ride in beautiful Hudson area. We will explore the quite streets and roads in the Hudson area. Enjoy a "nice" summers early evening with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.

11-14 A/B 50-60 mi. per day Swiss Cheese & Spotted Cows. Depart from Spring Green, WI (contact leader). Join us on a four day point-to-point bicycle tour from July 11-14 featuring the best of south central Wisconsin's Driftless area---an area missed by the glaciers of many years ago resulting in rolling hills, hidden valleys and unspoiled natural beauty. Cycle on quiet pastoral country lanes dotted with small farms and enjoy the Scandinavian, Swiss and Cornish heritages of the quaint communities we travel through. The tour starts and ends in Spring Green, WI---Frank Lloyd Wright country---with overnight motel stays in Spring Green, New Glarus, Monroe and Mineral Point, most of which are listed in Midwest Living's Best Small-Town Getaways. Listen to yodelers and alphorns, partake in a cheese fondue demonstration and dance to a polka band in New Glarus (America's Little Switzerland), learn how cheese is made and sample some of the best cheese in the country in Monroe (the Swiss Cheese Capitol of the U.S.), and explore the many artisan galleries and historic sites in the charming community of Mineral Point. Several rest stops at local bakeries, chocolate and cheese shops en route! The tour aims to capture the scenery and points of interest of the area while avoiding the tough climbs prevalent therein. The focus is on FUN and TOURING! For additional information, including cost and registration information, go to www.biketcbc.org and click on "Overnight Trips". The deadline to register is June 9. Mary Derks, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505.

11 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north Parking lot. No water/rest facilities until end of May. The Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at the General Store. Shorter options available. As weather improves, a 100 mile option to Osceola may be added with an earlier start time. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/2, 7/11 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/9,6/6,7/18 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/16,6/20 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/23,6/13 Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 5/30,6/27,7/25

11 FRI 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. A to A. Depart from Axel's parking lot, 1315 Hwy S 13, downtown Mendota. Ride from Axel's parking lot to Apple Valley and return. Lunch in Apple Valley. Nancy and Rob Welsh 952-456-9260.

11 FRI 10:15 AM B/C 22-25 mi. West to Waconia. Depart from Chaska Community Center parking lot, just east of 41 on Engler Blvd. We'll head west on CR 10 (which has a newly paved wide shoulder) on rolling hills & wide open stretches. Once in Waconia we can have lunch & check out Lake Waconia or turn around & lunch back in Chaska. Tim Bischke 952.492.2088; 612.298.0851 cell; timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com.

11 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400.

11 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 mi. Urban Wildlife (Friday Night Version). Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863.

11 FRI 6:00 PM B 22-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north on Village Center Dr. Join us on this ride which has become a Friday night staple. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626, 6/6; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson, 763-234-5180, 6/13, 7/25; Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, 6/20; Jack Uttermark, 612-670-5902, 6/27, 7/18; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom, 651-493-7248, 7/11 Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626.

11 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 25 - 30 Mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.

12 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net.

12 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and take a break at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com

12 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. Afton-Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 & Lake. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. A/B riders welcome. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, dkhaerle-at-msn-dot-com, 651-768-7406.

12 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.

12 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from NEW DEPARTURE LOCATION: Holiday Station at Highway 13 & 35E in Mendota. Park next door in restaurant parking lot. Do not park in Holiday lot. Ride to Morning Glory's Bakery in Rosemount for freshly baked muffins/pastry and return through IGH/SSP/WSP. Long option to Northfield. In recognition of Geri's awesome 11:40 time in the Paul Bunyan Double Century after only 15 months of riding, ride leader is buying drinks and food. Congratulate Geri on her accomplishment. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 c 651-699-1203 h.

12 SAT 9:00 AM B 48 mi. Tour de Trimbelle. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls Wisconsin. 48 miles through the scenic Western Wisconsin. First 17 miles have a few hills. The reward is riding up the scenic Trimbelle River Valley. Leon Webster leon-at-leonwebster-dot-com 651-690-3492.

12 SAT 9:00 AM C 18-19 mi. I DIDN'T KNOW WE COULD DO THAT!. Depart from Fort Snelling (main parking lot west of Fort). From the Fort Snelling main parking lot we'll head down through the beautiful MN River valley to a secret trail under -- yes under -- the I-494 bridge, climb up to the MN Valley Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, back down onto the flats between the river and Longmeadow Lake to the Cedar Ave bridge, across the river to Jens A. Caspersen Landing, NE along the river trail to Mendota, and across the Mendota Bridge back to Fort Snelling. Light off-road: bring your mountain or cross bike, camera, and sense of adventure. Ed Hassler, 612-990-9861.

12 SAT 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Wisconsin Cheese Lovers Meander. Depart from Hudson Grandview Park, take I-94 east Wisconsin Exit 2, go north on Carmichael for 2 miles, park is on east side of road (across street from St. Croix CountyGovernment Center)under the Hudson Water Tower (toilets & water at start). We will ride through Hudson and North Hudson before heading out to the gently rolling hills of Northern St. Croix County (no big hills on route). We will have a rest stop at Bass Lake Cheese Factory before returning to the hustle and bustle of Hudson Wisconsin. We will gather for lunch at La Fiesta Mexicana (94 Plaza Shopping Center) which features authentic mexican cuisine with a vegetarian menu option. Cheese forever!! Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, cell 715-554-0072 Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, cell 715-554-0042 Herb Schultz, cell 952-334-5382.

12 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. The Saint and Eden. Depart from easy to get to Hoigaard's in Miracle Mile Shopping Center 1 block east of Hwy 100 on Excelsior Blvd (5425 Excelsior Blvd) in St. Louis Park [zipcode 55416] 952-929-1351. Plenty of open roads to ride on as we head from the Saintly part of town out to Eden (Prairie) for java or juice at the historic home that now is a funky Dunn Bros. coffee shop. Near the end of the ride we use a paved portion of the North Cedar Lake Trail. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the bike section of the store as it opens at 9:30 plus you can check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Bring your bike & helmet near the front door of the shop for the ride sign-in and briefing. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

12 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 80/65 mi. Hager (City), the Horrible. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls WI, on Cty M at intersection with WI Hwy 35. A great new combination of challenging hills, picturesque coulees, and lightly traveled roads to Hager City and Esdaile. If weather threatens check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board by 9:30 or contact Bruce Berry at 651-690-2510. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com.

12 SAT 1:30 PM B 32-35 mi. South Washington County. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at the Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. If lot is full, park in high school lot just to the west. Scenic and historic. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917.

12 SAT 5:30 PM C 23 - 45 miles An Evening on the Bike with Friends. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, Hwy 120 (Century Avenue) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot. We will feature the beautiful Gateway Trail for this series of rides. The ride leader will have various options that will extend the distance. The ride leader will decide the distance options at the ride. One option will be out to Pine Point Park and return. Enjoy a "cool" summers Saturday Night with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.

13 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. 7/13: Joe Hays 612-987-6868; 7/20: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.

13 SUN 5:45 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Joe Hays 612-987-6868.

13 SUN 6:30 AM A 85mi North by Northwest A/B Welcome Map available. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. "A" Riders will ride as a group, First rest stop for "A" riders is at 53 miles so come prepared. Ride The river Road North and then West through Champlin and into Rogers before heading back through Hamel, Medina, Wayzata, and Hopkins. A final push to the finish along the Midtown Greenway. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058.

13 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 28-33 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks at Cleveland & Ford Parkway. (2078 Ford Parkway). Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: davern, Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 c 651-699-1203 h.

13 SUN 7:30 AM B 63 mi. Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Fast, flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville up north to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net.

13 SUN 8:00 AM B 45-55 mi. The Nordeaster. Depart from Cub Foods, Silver Lake Village Center, just north of 37th Ave N County Road D, on Silver Lake Road, Columbia Heights. We'll be heading out west again -- by popular demand. I've been told it gets pretty hilly for a B ride, but hills are fun and we do some bike trails in between. Mary C. Miller, 763-789-7560.

13 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 70/48/32 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd). Ride is along the Minnesota River going down to Belle Plaine. Eric Feld, Cell 612-743-4097.

13 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 20 - 25mi RED OAK RAMBLE. Depart from Burnsville’s Red Oak Park. Take Hwy 13 to Cliff Road (Cty Rd. 32), turn east on Cliff two blocks to first stop light (River Hills Drive). Turn right on River Hills and go about a quarter mile to Red Oak Park on your right. A ride starting south of the river that will take various routes. We’ll travel paved roads and bikes paths, touring parks, lakes and residential areas. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431; Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884

13 SUN 9:00 AM C 20/40 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy, 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble und obedient sevant. : - ).

13 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

13 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 70-80; shorter option available WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

13 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, 46th St. W and Bryant Ave. S., behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes, the river, and the Midtown Greenway. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.

13 SUN 12:45 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Excellence Starts in Excelsior. Depart from Excelcycle bike shop, 540 Lake St., Excelsior [zip 55331] 952-474-3180. Enjoy excellent riding by Lake Minnetonka and see the beauty of the area. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop as it opens at noon plus you can check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Due to limited parking at the shop, please park a block away in either of the 2 FREE public municipal parking lots - behind the buildings on both the east and west sides of the 200 block of Water Street - park in the 6-hour parking area and ride to the shop. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

13 SUN 12:45 PM B 25 mi. Excellence Starts in Excelsior. Depart from Excelcycle bike shop, 540 Lake St., Excelsior [zip 55331] 952-474-3180. Enjoy the shorter loop and slower pace of this excellent riding by Lake Minnetonka and see the beauty of the area. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop as it opens at noon plus you can check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Due to limited parking at the shop, please park a block away in either of the 2 FREE public municipal parking lots - behind the buildings on both the east and west sides of the 200 block of Water Street - park in the 6-hour parking area and ride to the shop. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

13 SUN 2:45 PM C 20-25 mi. Gandy Dancer Trail to Calderwood Lodge. Depart from Gandy Dancer Trailhead in Luck Wisconsin. Take US Hwy 8 East exit on Interstate 35 in Forest Lake to Wi 35 North (hwy turns north about 5 miles past St. Croix Falls)to Luck, WI. turning right on Hwy 48 east. Parking 1/8 mile on right. We will ride through the country side of Northwestern Polk county using quiet country roads and the beautiful Gandy Dancer trail at a very social pace. Trail is crushed limestone, hybrid or mountain bikes are best suited for this ride. We will have a wonderful meal at beautiful Calderwood Lodge over looking the spectacular Bone Lake scenery. If rain is in the forcast, please call before making the trek up to Luck. Come with a hearty appetite!!! Cheese forever.. Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, cell 715-554-0072 Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, cell 715-554-0042 Herb Schultz, cell 952-334-5382.

13 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. PLEASE park in lower level of parking lot. Thia a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All level of rider welcome, burleys welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. This ride be at a nice leisurly pace. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447.

13 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart lot, just north of 37th Ave, (Co. Rd. D) on Silver Lake Road in St. Anthony Village Park by Walmart Sign near Conoco Station. Pleasant route. Some hills. Several nice dining options near end of ride. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com.

14 MON 8:30 AM C 20-25 mi. BREAKFAST AT KEYS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Rev Up your week with a breakfast ride to Keys on Raymond/University in St Paul. After breakfast we continue on Como Ave to State Capitol and return via Summit Av. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.

14 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington,Roseville 55113. A Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, salads, sandwiches, coffee, desserts), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com.

14 MON 6:00 PM B/C About 24 mi. Mostly Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. Join us for a social ride in the Northern Burbs. We'll try and keep this a stay together ride with a stop at the DQ. Tom and Dona Devine, cell 651-398-6778.

14 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from NEW STARTING LOCATION at Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). Same routes, new starting point. A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. Join us for dinner afterwards at Birchwood Cafe or Clicquot Club Cafe. Rob Mann and Laurie Holm (612)363-6165.

14 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St.Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others.

14 MON 6:00 PM A/B 26-36 mi. Miles From Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center Parking Lot, 2100 White Bear Avenue, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36. Ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147.

14 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 miles Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340.

14 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30mi Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 in Mendota Heights. Three river crossings, an airport flyby and Minnehaha Falls are some of the highlights on this ride through the southern Metro. Jeff Johnson, 651-552-9131

14 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.

14 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248, Ben Wilson - 763.432.9430.

14 MON 6:15 PM C 15-25 mi. Gateway to Summer's Eve. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot located at HWY120/Century Avenue and HWY36. Let's unwind after a hard day at work by taking a summers evening ride on the Gateway. Mileage will vary depending on available daylight. This will be an out and back ride without a map. Ride leader will state exact milage at the start of each ride. Let's enjoy a Monday night together. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.

14 MON 6:30 PM A/B 27 mi. Paceline Pedaling. Depart from Mahtomedi High School Hwy 36 to Hilton Trail, travel north to Hwy 12/Stillwater Rd, turn right and go one block. A smooth rolling and coordinated paceline is a joy to ride in. This ride will have an educational component. We will work on paceline skills to become safer and more efficient group riders. Greg Thompson gregtrack-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-426-4443 cell: 651-431-1979.

15 TUE 5:45 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

15 TUE 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.

15 TUE 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. TARGET CUB OUT AND BACK. Depart from Target/Cub Parking Lot, east of Hiawatha Ave, on Lake St. We'll bike a select paved trail and lunch en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.

15 TUE 9:30 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, very cool and shaded and little wind. The ride has extensions out into scenic N. Wash. county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leaders choose which extensions to go on. Leaders may ride different extensions. Good maps of the extensions are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. Tom and Dona Devine, Cell: 651-398-6778.

15 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.

15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763.862.1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

15 TUE 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. A River Runs Through It. Depart from Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). A scenic, rolling route that is near a river a majority of the time. We will be riding on a combination of roads, trails, and clearly marked bike lanes. Laurie Holm 612-363-6165.

15 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763.862.1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

15 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 4. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 70th and 12th Avenue South, Richfield, MN. We will ride around Lake Hiawatha to the East River Road and back through south Minneapolis. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon 952-943-2538 www.biketnr.homestead-dot-com or email at biketnr-at-aol-dot-com.

15 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.

15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com.

15 TUE 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St. NE (MPLS). We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride; 952-334-5382.

15 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-24 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails Parking lot next to Elk River Country Club, County Road 1, 3 miles North of Hwy 10. Unwind from the day on roving country roads. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830.

15 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 28-40 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on the mood of the leader :) Steve Sorenson steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net 763-229-9073.

15 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Unwind from the day on roving country roads. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003 or les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471, packjsas-at-izoom-dot-net.

15 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.

16 WED 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. JOAN'S BTTOCRAB RIDE (MAPLESS). Depart from Three Rivers Regional Park,Coon Rapids Dam parking lot (free parking). From Hwy 610, take Noble Pkwy north, then turn right (east) on 97th Ave N, then left (north) on Russell Ave to Park Entrance. We'll bike paved asphalt trails and roads of Coon Rapids and Blaine with en route rest stop and luncheon stop at Rose Garden restaurant (Asian cusine). After lunch, ride returns to parking area. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Ambassador: Joan Christensen, 763-754-0498; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co-Leader Open.

16 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (mapless). Depart from TrailHead Cycle, 114th and Hwy 169, Champlin, MN (763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop parking lot. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Berway Swanstrum 763-427-2909, Mary Swanstrum 763-427-2909.

16 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:25 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651) 690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.

16 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot (NOTE NEW LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

16 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

16 WED 6:00 PM C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

16 WED 6:00 PM B 28 mi. Bikes, Burgers & Birthdays. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Come on out and enjoy a bike ride around White Bear Lake, followed by a picnic in the park and a celebration of July birthdays. Cost is $10/person and includes brats, burgers, sides and desert. Please RSVP by Monday, July 14 by clicking HERE. Also, if you have a July birthday, please let me know so I can get your name added to the cake! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com), Scott Larson (612-730-8371) and Susie Anderson.

16 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.

16 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35mi SLP'ing Out with Gepco (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot (NOTE NEW LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. We'll leave at the regular time from the familiar SLP Erik's location heading to a rendezvous with a Richfield contingent for a group ride over the causeway at Lake Minnetonka's Gray's Bay Dam. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

17 THU 5:45 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

17 THU 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.

17 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls. We can lunch there, or ride back to Welch and lunch after the ride, depending on rider preference. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.

17 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26 mi. Living Green Ride #2. Depart from "Coffee Grounds" on Hamline & Hoyt in St. Paul. “U” & Me Ride. Taken from the Bike Atlas. Start at Coffee Grounds on Hamline & Hoyt in St. Paul, travel downtown via Como Ave, across river through Lilydale and Mendota, over to Minehaha Falls, and back through UofM to start. As part of promoting a living green lifestyle, free discount coupons (from Blue Sky Guide) will be available for organic & natural foods and green local businesses from 9:10-9:30. Loren Stark loren.stark-at-yahoo-dot-com 651-489-9054.

17 THU 9:30 AM C 25 mi. TOUR deLAKE MINNETONKA. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of Hwy 494 on Minnetonka Blvd at Williston Rd, Park in rear by Ice Skating Arena. We'll bike on paved roads and LRT (packed limestone) trail. Route is scenic and there will be a rest stop at Norenberg Gardens. En route Lunch stop will be at Adele's Custard Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop located in Excelsior. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009, Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.

17 THU 1:30 PM C Limited Rails to Trails. Depart from St Paul's Vento Trailhead - east of downtown where Payne intersects with West 7th. Transportation historian and author, Aaron Isaacs, will provide commentary as he guides us over former railroad routes and points out past streetcar locations. More intellectual than aerobic, and more fulfilling than pure exercise with a stop for a treat and discussion at the nostalgic Dari-ette Drive In. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.

17 THU 5:15 PM A 18 mi. Ride to TSC & Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. NOTE NEW START TIME! Ride 12 miles from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then return 6 miles after TSC back to Erik's Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22-30 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries (Eden Prairie). Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast-dot-net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn-dot-com.

17 THU 6:00 PM B 21-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494, park at north end by tower. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretta and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Join us at Panera's after the ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.

18 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north Parking lot. No water/rest facilities until end of May. The Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at the General Store. Shorter options available. As weather improves, a 100 mile option to Osceola may be added with an earlier start time. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/2, 7/11 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/9,6/6,7/18 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/16,6/20 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/23,6/13 Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 5/30,6/27,7/25

18 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street. 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake, Lake Johanna and Bennett Lake. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

18 FRI 10:15 AM B/C 22 mi. Carver Climb. Depart from Lagoon Park, downtown Jordan. We'll start from downtown Jordan, go across the MN river on paved shoulders, then to the new Hwy 312 area. Return route will take us in & out of Carver on 2 different loops. Lunch possibilities in Carver or Jordan upon returning. Be prepared to climb hills & enjoy some country cruising. Tim Bischke 952.492.2088; 612.298.0851 cell; timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com.

18 FRI 1:00 PM C 44 mi. Elroy Was Here. Depart from Elroy Commons, Elroy, WI. We'll do a round-trip on the beautiful 22-mile-long, crushed limestone "400" trail. Elroy is 200 miles SE, about 3.5 hours from the Twin Cities. Leaders will be eating a pre-ride lunch at Augie's Bar in Elroy at 11:30 a.m., so feel free to join us there! Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 951-941-4381; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897. Mobile phone at ride: 952-334-5382.

18 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 43 or so Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and mileage vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400.

18 FRI 6:00 PM B 22-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot located on Village Center Dr. one block east of Hodgson Rd (Hwy 49) and Hwy 96 intersection. Access from Hwy 96 and turn north on Village Center Dr. Join us on this ride which has become a Friday night staple. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626, 6/6; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson, 763-234-5180, 6/13, 7/25; Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, 6/20; Jack Uttermark, 612-670-5902, 6/27, 7/18; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom, 651-493-7248, 7/11 Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626.

18 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 25 - 30 Mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.

19 SAT 6:45 AM A/B 20mi Ride to the Ride (Har-Martian). Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake Street and West River Road Mpls. Ride to the Har-Martian Ride and do the 35 or 45 route and return home, about 10 miles each way. An easy warm up for our 100 mile ride on Sunday. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com.

19 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 7, 14, 21, 28,... ?? mi. St Paul Dare. Depart from Health Partners 205 S Wabasha St Saint Paul, MN 55107 (Wabasha & Plato Blvd). Training loop for Dairyland Dare. Each loop of Ohio Street, Ramsey Hill and High Bridge is 7 miles, with 900' climbing. We DARE you to outlast the tandem. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.

19 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 40-60 miles Ridin' Sherburne County. Depart from Woodland Hills Park parking lot in Elk River next to Elk River Country Club. Rural low traffic roads. mostly flat terrain and few hills. We will make a couple rest stops along the way. Bring a good supply of water or sports drink because there are limited places to replenish. Les Miner, cell 612-710-1003 or 763-441-5986, email les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com or Arlen Scherber, email packjsas-at-izoom-dot-net.

19 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get your ride in during the cool part of the day. Cindy Hanson, (651) 644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast-dot-net.

19 SAT 7:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Elk River Early Riser. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails Parking Lot next to Elk River Country Club, County Road 1, 3 miles North of Hwy 10. Ride country farmland roads thru Sherburne County. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471 or Barb Miner 763-441-5986. Cell at ride 612-710-1830.

19 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com

19 SAT 8:00 AM Outreach 20, 40, 60, or 100 miles. OUTREACH RIDE: Split Rock Bike Tour. Depart from Meet Ride Leader at 8:00 am next to registration table at the ride start in Duluth. Meet Ride Leader at 8:00 am next to registration table at the ride start in Duluth. Scenic ride on the flats (for families) and hills of Duluth with stunning views of the midwest's greatest lake: Lake Superior. Ride to see the Split Rock Lighthouse on the 100 mile route. This annual ride has more than 30 years of experience and it is the best of the best in reststops food and beverages plus sag vehicles. Remember to wear a TCBC jersey and/or socks if you have them. Ride Leader: Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. Request registration form SplitRockTour-at-yahoo-dot-com or see FAQs: www.VeloDuluth.org

19 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.

19 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80; shorter option available WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

19 SAT 9:30 AM A/B apprx. 45/65/80 mi. Taylor Made: Falls -n- All!. Depart from Bobby & Steve's Auto World, Lino Lakes: north of metro area on 35E to Exit 123 (Hugo/Centerville), go west (toward Centerville) 1/2 mile and turn left to get to parking lot on north/east edge of property. Make a full and fun day of it on this mostly rural ride around Forest Lake, through the Chisago Chain of Lakes and on to Taylors Falls for a leisurely lunch. Then cross the river into St. Croix Falls; the route includes a descent into (and climb out of) Interstate State Park on the Wisconsin side of the river. Scenic back roads bring us back through Osceola and Scandia. ** Once back at the start, we have the carpeted Party Room upstairs at Bobby & Steve’s for changing and socializing. Feel free to bring an after-the-ride “something,” maybe enough to share. There is a microwave and a sink (sorry, no grill); the owner has graciously offered access to refrigeration of perishables while we are riding! ** The first designated rest area is at ~mile 27 – bring tall water bottles or plan to stop in Forest Lake at ~10 miles for top-offs. Shorter mileage options of approximately 45 and 65 miles are marked on the map; all go through Scandia. Feel free to call us at home for more information or morning of the ride if weather gets iffy! Cell at ride start: 651.755.0435 or 952.292.5307. Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom: 651.493.7248(h).

19 SAT 11:00 AM C 32 mi. Elroy was Here. Depart from Elroy Commons, Elroy, WI. We'll ride the fabulous Elroy-Sparta crushed limestone trail, with three tunnels. And we can do it one way, hiring a shuttle to take riders and bikes to Sparta. Bring flashlights and sweaters, because the tunnels are cool on even the hottest days. Wisconsin trail fees apply ($4 daily/$20 annual) to both this ride and the "400" on Friday. Shuttle fee is approximately $10 each (or was two years ago). Please let one of the leaders know if you'll be using the shuttle by July 12 so we can make a reservation. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 951-941-4381; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897. Mobile phone at ride: 952-334-5382

19 SAT 7:45 PM N 20-25 mi. Saturday Night to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will meander from Painters Community Park to the Midtown Greenway where we will traverse to Wendy's in Hopkins for a cool "frosty" treat. We will then make our way back to Painters Park on the Cedar Lake Trail/Kennilworth Trail & Midtown Greenway Trail. Come out and have an evening of fun with your biking buddies at TCBC. Since this is a night ride, every rider must have functional head and tail lights. No Exceptions. Feel free to decorate your bike with lights and lets have fun. Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0042, Judy Kallestad, 651-731-3875

20 SUN 5:45 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.

20 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get the solitude of the morning, starting with the sunrise, unless you bring a fellow cyclist. Detailed map and queue sheet provided of the city and countryside routes. Note: depart time and Ride Leaders vary each Sunday. 7/13: Joe Hays 612-987-6868; 7/20: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.

20 SUN 6:30 AM A 100mi Wisconsin 100. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Mpls. Ride straight out from Mpls to Hudson, Cont. to Hammond WI over to Richmond and back through Stillwater on some of Wisconsin's nice paved back roads.We will finish off along the gateway trail "A" Riders will ride as a group, minimal rest stops so bring energy bars and water. Map available, but not guaranteed as this is the first test of the route. A/B riders welcome if they are self sufficent and have the ability to read a map, are not prone to getting lost, and can make changes as needed. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com.

20 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 33/38mi Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks at Cleveland & Ford Parkway. (2078 Ford Parkway). Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Davern, Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. Leon Webster leon-at-leonwebster-dot-com.

20 SUN 8:00 AM B 45-55 mi. The Nordeaster. Depart from Cub Foods, Silver Lake Village Center, just north of 37th Ave N County Road D, on Silver Lake Road, Columbia Heights. We'll be heading out west again -- by popular demand. I've been told it gets pretty hilly for a B ride, but hills are fun and we do some bike trails in between. Mary C. Miller, 763-789-7560.

20 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 70/48/32 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd). Ride is along the Minnesota River going down to Belle Plaine. Eric Feld, Cell 612-743-4097.

20 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 66mi Sunday Morning Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Summer is here, so start the morning off with a nice ride that is not too early, but allows you to get in some miles before the heat of the day arrives. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills to for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Perfect for recovery or just a nice day out for a spin. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863

20 SUN 9:00 AM C 25 mi. Elroy Was Here. Depart from Elroy Commons, Elroy, WI. To wind up a beautiful weekend on a sweet note, we'll ride the 12.5-mile-long, paved, Omaha trail to Camp Douglas and back. A separate $1 trail fee applies to this Juneau County trail. It's paved, but when we last used it, the paving wasn't top quality, so you may want to use the same bike you use for the limestone trails. Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 951-941-4381; John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897. Mobile phone at ride: 952-334-5382

20 SUN 9:00 AM C 20/40 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from B.K. / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, haus fon# 651-770-5065. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble und obedient servant.

20 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Meandering The Parks of Woodbury. Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Dr., Woodbury. 494 to Valley Creek Road Exit 59, turn east to Woodlane Dr., south to Courtly Rd, east to Ojibway Drive, turn south into park (follow signs). Let's explore the parks and beautiful scenery that Woodbury offers. We will traverse Ojibway Park, Woodlands Park and Colby Lake Park on the route. There will be re-group points as we enter each park so that we cant stay together through the three parks. Hope to see you there! Kevin DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, 715-554-0042.

20 SUN 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey Beach, White Bear Lake Highway 61 north through White Bear Township. Right turn on Highway 96, short distance, right turn to Ramsey Cty Beach on the north side of White Bear Lake. I park near the far right. Expect lakes, trees, and a few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

20 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, 46th St. W and Bryant Ave. S., behind Java Jack's. A social ride in S. Minneapolis, along the lakes, the river, and the Midtown Greenway. Newcomers welcome! Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.

20 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and W. Broadway Ave in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over the river and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side of the river, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

20 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart lot, just north of 37th Ave, (Co. Rd. D) on Silver Lake Road in St. Anthony Village Park by Walmart Sign near Conoco Station. Pleasant route. Some hills. Several nice dining options near end of ride. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com.

20 SUN 4:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY RIDE. Depart from Shoreview Community Center (Hwy 96 & Victoria Ave. PLEASE park in lower level of parking lot. Thia a family friendly ride, so bring the kids. All level of rider welcome, burleys welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. This ride be at a nice leisurly pace. Deborah Fellows 651-330-6785 Paul Huntington 651-330-6785 or 651-343-7447.

21 MON 10:00 AM C 30-35 mi. MUNSINGER GARDENS TOUR. Depart from Little Dukes Gas Station/Coburn's Grocery parking lot in Clearwater, MN. From Hwy I-94(towards St Cloud) exit 178 at Clearwater, then right onto Hwy 24 for .2 miles, then left onto Smith St. and into Little Dukes Gas Station/Coborn's Grocery lot. We'll bike paved county roads and paved trails to Munsinger Gardens for our tour, and have lunch at Ace Bar/Restaurant and return. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009, Amabassador: Gary Ask, 763-878-2844; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open.

21 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington,Roseville 55113. A Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, salads, sandwiches, coffee,desserts), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com.

21 MON 6:00 PM B/C About 24 mi. Mostly Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. Join us for a social ride in the Northern Burbs. We'll try and keep this a stay together ride with a stop at the DQ. Tom and Dona Devine, cell 651-398-6778.

21 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from NEW STARTING LOCATION at Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). Same routes, new starting point. A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. Join us for dinner afterwards at Birchwood Cafe or Clicquot Club Cafe. Rob Mann and Laurie Holm (612)363-6165.

21 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St.Paul. A nice entry level ride for those would like to climb some hills, but at a nice take easy laid back pace. The ride will have a different route week to week. It will be a MAPLESS ride and NO rider will be DROPPED. So if would like to learn to climb but also like to ride down hills this ride is for you. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-343-7447 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1360 and Others.

21 MON 6:00 PM A/B 26-36 mi. Miles From Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center Parking Lot, 2100 White Bear Avenue, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36. Ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147.

21 MON 6:00 PM A/B 30-46 miles Urban Wildlife. Depart from Airport Hilton, from I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other south-eastern metro locations. Tom Lenzmeier, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-734-5340.

21 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30mi Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 in Mendota Heights. Three river crossings, an airport flyby and Minnehaha Falls are some of the highlights on this ride through the southern Metro. Jeff Johnson, 651-552-9131

21 MON 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.

21 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248, Ben Wilson - 763.432.9430.

21 MON 6:15 PM C 15-25 mi. Gateway to Summer's Eve. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot located at HWY120/Century Avenue and HWY36. Let's unwind after a hard day at work by taking a summers evening ride on the Gateway. Mileage will vary depending on available daylight. This will be an out and back ride without a map. Ride leader will state exact milage at the start of each ride. Let's enjoy a Monday night together. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net.

21 MON 6:30 PM A/B 27 mi. Paceline Pedaling. Depart from Mahtomedi High School Hwy 36 to Hilton Trail, travel north to Hwy 12/Stillwater Rd, turn right and go one block. A smooth rolling and coordinated paceline is a joy to ride in. This ride will have an educational component. We will work on paceline skills to become safer and more efficient group riders. Greg Thompson gregtrack-at-hotmail-dot-com 651-426-4443 cell: 651-431-1979.

22 TUE 6:00 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

22 TUE 9:30 AM B 22-63 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36 (please park on west side of lot). This ride features the Gateway Trail, very cool and shaded and little wind. The ride has extensions out into scenic N. Wash. county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi. Gateway Trail (out to Pine Point and back). Ride leaders choose which extensions to go on. Leaders may ride different extensions. Good maps of the extensions are provided. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 Blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark Cell:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. Tom and Dona Devine, Cell: 651-398-6778.

22 TUE 9:30 AM C 25-35 mi. LONGFELLOW'S FOR LUNCH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located one block east of Hwy 169 at Excelsior Ave. We will ride paved trails around Lakes and on Mid-Town Greenway on our en route luncheon trek. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382. CO Leader Open.

22 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946.

22 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28-33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116. Park in driveway or on Dorothea. Enter from driveway to register for the ride. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: davern, Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. Steve Scholl 651-341-0597 c 651-699-1203 h.

22 TUE 4:30 PM B 20-30 mi. Pre Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few miles mostly on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 7:00 PM "Short n Sweet" ride if you so choose Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

22 TUE 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. A River Runs Through It. Depart from Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). A scenic, rolling route that is near a river a majority of the time. We will be riding on a combination of roads, trails, and clearly marked bike lanes. Laurie Holm 612-363-6165.

22 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, 763.862.1411, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

22 TUE 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St. NE & Spring St. NE (MPLS). We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.

22 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. Biketnr Ride # 1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 70th and 12th Avenue South, Richfield, MN. We will ride the West River Road, then west on the Greenway and back on Portland Avenue. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon 952-943-2538 www.biketnr.homestead-dot-com or email at biketnr-at-aol-dot-com.

22 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. The Nordeaster (3 Bears). Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot at Silver Lake Village Center, just north of Cty Rd D/37th Ave NE on Silver Lake Rd. Not too far to drive to, not too flat and not too hilly -- JUST RIGHT. This is designed to be a social ride whether you are a solid B rider or an A/B in recovery. Let's hang together and have fun. We'll have some great routes in all four directions from Cub. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com, 763-789-7560.

22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-32 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com.

22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/30/24 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763.862.1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com.

22 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Unwind on the beautiful backroads of the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.

22 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 28-40 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on the mood of the leader :) Steve Sorenson steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net 763-229-9073.

22 TUE 7:00 PM B 15-25 mi. Short n Sweet (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

23 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40 - 65 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd at 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various Routes in the Western Suburbs. Mileages will vary from 40 - 65 miles. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com.

23 WED 10:15 AM C 25-30mi MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (16376 Wagner Way,Eden Prairie)on Hwy 4(Eden Prairie RD)one block North from Hwy 5.Turn right on Wagner Way and then left into strip mall parking lot. We will have lunch at the Arboretum,view the gardens and take the mile and a half Treeology walk.No admission charge.(Complimentary pass provided by Duane and Diana).Our route will be primarily on black-topped trails through Chanhassen to the Arboretum and on the LRT packed limestone trail on return trip. Clareyse Nelson,612-623-3009;Herb Schultz,952-941-4381; Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper; Cell Phone at Ride: 952-334-5382.

23 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:25 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651) 690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net.

23 WED 4:30 PM B 15 mi. Stretch n Peal (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot (NOTE NEW LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to do the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

23 WED 5:30 PM C 12-15 mi. Island Lake Evening. Depart from Island Lake Park, SW corner of Victoria Ave. and 694 in Shoreview. Pleasant early evening ride past several lakes. A few reasonable hills. Joe Larson 651-235-2578 joebike-at-showpage.org.

23 WED 6:00 PM C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (at the corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd, turn south to Grove Dr (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, the Coon Rapids Dam, and more. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are numerous dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex-dot-com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

23 WED 6:00 PM B 21-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave*. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different route each week! *Know that the 76th St bridge and it's exit from 35W will be closed this biking season. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net.

23 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35mi SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop on NE corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park, the OVERFLOW parking lot is across Texas Ave from bike shop. A popular ride on the west side, can be mixture of trails and roads, will attempt to have a new map each week. Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.

23 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this gently rolling route around area parks and lakes. Join your compadres afterwards at LaCasita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505).

24 THU 5:45 AM A/B 16 mi. Mississippi Morning. Depart from Starbucks Coffee 2050 Ford Parkway St Paul, MN 55116 (opens at 5 AM). Loop through Highland and around Mississippi River. steve scholl 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c srs428-at-msn-dot-com.

24 THU 6:00 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride in the cool of the morning that will get you going strong. Restrooms at the start may not be open at depart time. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.

24 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch trailhead. Departure from the Welch trailhead for Red Wing Levee Park (2.5 miles past the trailhead), then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then to Cannon Falls. We can lunch there, or ride back to Welch and lunch after the ride, depending on rider preference. For those who want the optional 70-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. $3 daily permit or $20 season pass required. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.

24 THU 8:30 AM B 45/70 mi. PICNIC RIDE ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch trailhead. Ride Leader Picard will host a picnic at the Welch trailhead after the ride, approximately noon for everyone on the ride. Please RSVP by July 21 via phone or e-mail to make sure there I bring enough food. If you don't want to do the ride, come for the picnic anyway! It's free (unless someone demands to make a donation). Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com. 952-894-3431. Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.

24 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA AND POINTS NORTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street. 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will pass by Lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loop around White Bear Lake. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

24 THU 10:00 AM A/B 35-40 mi. Hills on Thursday. Depart from North End of Lake Phalen Corner of East Shore and East Shore St. Paul/Maplewood. Last time I looked no new glaciers had come through and left any new hills, however maybe some might be new for