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July 2009
1 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson , Berway Swanstrom Mary Swanstrom . 1 WED 10:30 AM B/C 30-45 mi. JOHN'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Depart from Menomonie, Wi Red Cedar trailhead. From Hwy I-94, exit 41A (Menomonie). Go South on Hwy 25, then West on Hwy 29 following signs to trailhead. We'll ride the Red Cedar, packed limestone, trail for our 30 mile route. An additional 15 mile option on paved roads will be offered. We will Celebrate John's Birthday with a Fish Fry at Bullfrog fish farm. Trail pass required: $4/daily-$15/annual. See Upcoming Events Article for additional information. John Hoffmann, Don Picard, Herb Schultz, 1 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 1 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, . 1 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Every Wednesday at 6. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. This week's edition of "Riding from Richfield" is on, so as always show up at the regular 6 PM church bell send off. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving 6 PM evening ride. David Gepner . 1 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, Peter "The Hammer" Hall, Craig "Bookman" Larson, 2 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, , . 2 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, . 2 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug . 2 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, Scott Weinberg, Dianne Bell, 2 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 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. Tom Lenzmeier . 2 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters . 2 THU 6:00 PM B/C 25-28 mi. Great Buns: Special Edition. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Take a rest from hills on Great Buns West as we bike a flat route to the Lakes and return. Nancy and Rob Welsh 52-456-9260. 2 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 3 FRI 7:30 AM A 75-100 mi. Dunn Early Mapless Group Ride. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road, Minneapolis. No map for this ride. Route determined day of ride with wind direction taken into consideration. This is a fast paced ride and Riders will ride as a group. We will do our level best to keep the group together based on the overall skill level of riders present. Riders should be prepared with plenty of water and nutrition as stops will be minimal. We welcome new riders to the group. If you have not ridden with us you are welcome to call or email for further information, or just show up and prepare for a fun and challenging ride. Randall Huskamp . 3 FRI 8:00 AM B/C 26 mi. Greenway all the Way. Depart from Brackett Field, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. We will take the Greenway all the way to Lund's just west of Hopkins where the leader (and other riders) will grab a quick breakfast. The return will take the North Cedar lake Regional Trail, exit onto the Kenwood Parkway, meander over to the LRT trail at 11th Ave., back to the Greenway and Bracket Field. Don Hopkins, 3 FRI 9:30 AM B 49 mi. Twin Cities Trails & Parkways. Depart from Indian Mounds Park, St Paul - Mounds Boulevard & Earl St. You've got the day off from work, so why not go for a ride? This mostly flat ride follows bike trails and parkways through Saint Paul and Minneapolis, offering scenic views of the Mississippi River, several lakes, and the skylines of the twin cities. We'll stop for lunch at the Birchwood Cafe. Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn-dot-edu, 651-731-3875; Tom Melcher, trmelcher1 at comcast dot net, 651-353-3372. 3 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 32-52 mi. Cannonball Express. Depart from Cannon Valley Trailhead, Welch, MN. Ride the Cannon Valley Trail from Welch to the Goodhue Pioneer Trail at Hay Creek and stop in Red Wing for lunch before returning to Welch. From Welch take an optional trip to Cannon Falls and return. Nancy and Rob Welsh . 3 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 5/29,6/26,7/31 3 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 60 mi. Westside Metric 60. Depart from Holiday Station in Eden Prarie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Start the weekend out with a Bang - with a beautiful ride through the Westside down to Belleplain on one of Tony's sure to be a firecracker of a route!! They don't call him the Gasman for nuttin ya no!! Tony Abelson . 3 FRI 10:00 AM B 30-47 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! Final mileage will depend on weather with at least one shorter option for those with less time to ride. Bonnie Shoebottom at ride start. 3 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Kate Kovar 7/3; Jack Uttermark 7/10; Mark Gregory 7/17; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 7/24. 3 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 3 FRI 6:00 PM B 30-35 mi. SLP'ing Out Special Edition. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, . 4 SAT 15, 25, or 55 mi. 28TH ANNUAL WATERMELON RIDE. Depart from Deluxe Corporation parking lot on Victoria, just south of 694, 3680 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN. 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. watermelon{at}biketcbc{dot}org. 4 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 18 each way Ride to the Watermelon Ride Ride. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Group Ride to the Watermelon Ride and do the route you want. There are 3 options for the Watermelon ride so we may not regroup for the ride back. Randall Huskamp . 4 SAT 6:00 PM B 30-35 mi. SLP'ing Out Special Edition. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, . 4 SAT 8:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Boom Boom Ride. Depart from Charles M. Schulz - Highland Arena lot at Snelling Ave. and Ford Parkway in St. Paul. Park in the NW corner. Leave valuables at home!. 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 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52 or 76 mi. Hills Out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Note new 9am start time. View route on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. Minimal traffic, smooth roads, great training. The longer route has 5,500 feet of climbing with steep climbs. The shorter option is flatter but still hilly. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into WI, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check emails frequently so feel free to email. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 5 SUN 9:30 AM B 32-39 mi. Afton to Elmo. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Road interchange. Go southeast on Lake Road, turn left (east) on Courtly Road, and right (south) on Ojibway Drive. Rolling with some big hills. Scenic rural back roads past Afton State Park and Lake Elmo. Tom Melcher (651) 353-3372. 5 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 25-32 mi. Sunday Morning Meander to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy this popular ride out to Hopkins on the Midtown Greenway and then meander our way back to Painters Park in using the trails and streets of Minneapolis with a rest stop at the popular "Bakers Wife's Pastry Shop" to tantalize your sweet tooth. What a way to spend Sunday mornings in the summertime! Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 5 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, . 5 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, Bryant Ave S near 46th St. W, 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 Ed Hassler (612) 990-9861. 5 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball 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 and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, 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; cell at ride: 612-581-9915. 5 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Village Walmart on west Silver Lake Rd, just north of 37th Ave./Co Rd D. Park in lot out by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Nice route. Some good hills. Several dining options at rides end. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 5 SUN 6:00 PM C 22-35 mi. Summer's Eve Traversing the Gateway. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century in North St. Paul. Join your biking buddies for a leisure, social ride where we will traverse the countryside on the beautiful Gateway Trail and the Washington County roads on a lazy Sunday evening during the summer. After the ride, we can enjoy cold treats at either DQ or BK. See ya' there neighbor. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 6 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the August TCBC issue. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 6 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford . 6 MON 10:30 AM B/C 28-30 mi. FGH. Depart from Grand Performance Bicycle Shop, 1938 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Grand Performance is located one block off Summit near Prior Ave S. FRIENDS, THE GREENWAY, AND HOPKINS... This mapless mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. PLEASE DO NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF GRAND PERFORMANCE. PLEASE PARK ON PRIOR OR LINCOLN. Weather conditions may vary mileage or cancel the ride. If you have weather concerns, please call the leader at before coming to start to see if ride has been canceled. Nancy Welsh . 6 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. Join us for this long running ride and get your week off to a fine start. Includes a ride around the rarely seen Bald Eagle lake! Coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 6 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 6 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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 , Linda Tacke , Dick Hartmann 6 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 - . 6 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25mi Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lke Regional Park, upper lot main pavillion. Join us for a leisurly ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride. Will vary with maps or mapless routes. Tom and Dona Devine, . 7 TUE 9:00 AM B 26 - 69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: , 7 TUE 9:00 AM C 27-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please do park in the middle of that large parking lot. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. 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. Water & Restrooms are available in the Maplewood Community Center. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus 7 TUE 10:00 AM C 24 mi. French Regional Park Trail Ride. Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth. From Hwy I-494 take Cty Rd 9 East for .7 miles to the entrance to park (no admission fee). Follow signs to Visitor Center parking lot. We will be biking on paved regional trail From Medicine Lake to Parker’s Lake and surrounding neighborhoods on paved bike lanes and then ride to a rest/lunch stop in Golden Valley. Leader: Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608; ; Cell at ride, 952-412-5654. 7 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 7 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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, . 7 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, . 7 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Nokomis Beach Coffee Cafe: At Corner of 28th & 50th Street in South Minneapolis. This is one block East of Lake Nokomis on 50th st & 2 Blocks south of Minnehaha PKWY. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. This is a social ride that exploring MPLS & ST. PAUL. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, Cell 651-261-6516. 7 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 - 20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12th Avenues South. We will ride Park and Portland Avenue bike lanes, Minnehaha Parkway and back around Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace Erwin (Brandy) Brandon , http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com/ 7 TUE 6:15 PM C 20-25 mi. Evenings in Hudson. Depart from Park in the north parking lot of Walmart (in front of Wendy's). Take I-94 east to Wisconsin Exit 2. Turn south on Carmichael, turn west on Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on south side of Crestview. We will have a fun social ride with a different route each week. Join your "Wisconsin Biking Buddies" for a nice summer evening enjoying the countryside of Western Wisconsin. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 7 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. After an epic ride, the warm summer evenings will find us seeking R&R on the patio. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 8 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35 to 55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62 three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great Rest Stop planned into the route. Come ride what is becoming a very popular Westside Wednesday Ride!! Tony Abelson . 8 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson , Berway Swanstrom Mary Swanstrom . 8 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 8 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, . 8 WED 6:00 PM B 27 mi. Bikes & Burgers. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Lexington). Come on out and enjoy a bike ride around White Bear Lake, followed by a picnic in the park. Cost is $8/person and includes brats, burgers, sides and desert. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com), Scott Larson (612-730-8371) & others. 8 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, Peter "The Hammer" Hall, Craig "Bookman" Larson, 8 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20 mi. Bikes & Burgers. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Lexington). Come on out and enjoy a bike ride around White Bear Lake, followed by a picnic in the park. Cost is $8/person and includes brats, burgers, sides and desert. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com), Scott Larson (612-730-8371) & Irene Erickson. 8 WED 6:15 PM A/B 30-40mi Elk River Country Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Ride through open country in Northern Sherbourne County. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986 or les_miner-at-yahoo--dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 8 WED 6:15 PM B/C 20-24 mile ride Elk River Country Side. Depart from Woodland Trails Park 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. Low traffic, few stop signs, no stop lights, and many roads with wide shoulders. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 - Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell day of ride 612-710-1830. 9 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, , . 9 THU 9:00 AM A/B 25-30 mi. Como Chameleon. Depart from Lake Como parking lot. Ride around lakes and parks of the northeast metro on this gently rolling route. Mary Derks . 9 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. 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, . 9 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug . 9 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, Scott Weinberg, Dianne Bell, 9 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 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. Tom Lenzmeier . 9 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters . 9 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 10 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 25 mi. Friday on the Bike. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to Como Lake Lunch/Rest Stop - Java Train Bring a lunch or enjoy something from JT. June Johnson . 10 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 5/29,6/26,7/31 10 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Dunn Brothers Coffee Ride. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Rest stop is at the historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop. Susan Evan Chuck Sunder . 10 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Kate Kovar 7/3; Jack Uttermark 7/10; Mark Gregory 7/17; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 7/24. 10 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 11 SAT 5:00 AM A/B 202 mi. ***Rescheduled*** THE 43rd PAUL BUNYAN DOUBLE CENTURY. Depart from Anoka Senior High School. NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for June 27th, but the weather did not cooperate. Therefore, we're going to give it one more try. Thanks to the twenty-plus brave souls who showed up on that soggy morning. Undaunted, they were ready to roll into that dark and stormy brew. It was a difficult call to postpone it, but rider safety is our first concern. Please join us again and we'll make it happen! The one and only Paul Bunyan Double Century is one of Minnesota's long-standing cycling traditions, begun in 1967. It is a challenging ride of 202 miles from Anoka to Mille Lacs Lake, around it, and back again. The ride is free of charge for TCBC members and only $2.00 for non-members. Though not a race, riders will be timed to the minute (no sprints) and this time will be recorded on a ride certificate. The route is basically flat with a few small rollers. It has generally moderate traffic levels. Perhaps 10% of the route gets heavy use, but this portion has a wide shoulder. You must come prepared and trained for the distance. It’s essential to eat smart (often), drink smart (before your thirsty) and ride smart (ride the pace your accustomed to). Food and water (convenience stores) are located on average at 20-mile or so intervals and will be well marked on the ride map. I will again be driving the route, but NOT in an official sag capacity. I'll carry water, a few basic tools, and a floor pump.(maybe even some bananas!) Official lunch stop will be the Spotlight Svoboda Cafe in Garrison at the 100-mile point. Whether this is your first Double Century, or just one of many, WHAT you feel as you cross the finish line after 202 miles is something very special. Come ride it and discover just what "WHAT" is! Bob Hoffman, 11 SAT 6:00 AM 375 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Waterloo Iowa Randonneur Brevet 600k. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). 600k Brevet starting in Waterloo, going through Oelwein, Monona, De Soto (WI), Wilton (WI), Richland Center (WI), Prairie du Chien (WI), Oelwein, and back to Waterloo Stopover/Sleep stop in Richland Center (WI) Register through Iowa Randonneurs See www.RUSA-dot-org for details. Rob Welsh . 11 SAT 7:00 AM 360 mi. Bike Northwoods Tour XI. Depart from Cable, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE - Join us to celebrate our 11th year! On this small fully-supported tour, you'll experience six fun-filled days of Wisconsin's beautiful scenery and diverse terrain, along with friendly personal service. Our 2009 northwoods adventure is a brand new loop tour that starts in Cable at the Telemark Resort and continues on to Mellen, Washburn, Port Wing, Superior, Solon Springs and ending back in Cable. Cyclist will enjoy the scenic Chequamegon Bay, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Amnicon Falls State Park, Pattison State Park and journey through the deep woods of Northern Wisconsin Avg. 60 mi./day with optional century; Rider limit: 1000; TCBC SPONSOR- www.bikewisconsin-dot-com. 11 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. 11 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: NORTH BY NORTH OAKS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lake Como. Don Hopkins . 11 SAT 8:30 AM A 53 mi. Afton-Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury located at 494 and Lake. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 11 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 44/46/55/62 mi. Saturday Morning from Mahtomedi High School. Depart from Mahtomedi High School-On Hwy 12 just east of Hilton Trail. No rest rooms at ride start, convenient store just 1 block west of the high school. Ride is in the TCBC Atlas (You Picked A Fine Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel or Chain, Chain, Chain of Fools ride is an option for those that don't want to climb Nason Hill out of Marine on St. Croix) There will be 4 mileage options for this ride. This ride explores both North and South Washington County, visiting Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, Stillwater, and Lake Elmo - Plenty of rest stop options. Diane.Ziemer-at-Comcast-dot-net Cell Phone 612-247-4835. 11 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing). Kay Mitchell , Evie Walters and others. 11 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Pardon My French. Depart from Pardon My French bistro, Thomas Lake Center, 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan. An easy ride, with a few hills, as we explore roads and trails in Northern Dakota county. Followed by the best French desserts south of the river -- and maybe in the whole Twin Cities -- at Pardon My French bistro. Don Picard, (612) 840-2534; 11 SAT 9:30 AM C 25-35mi Meandering the Parks of Woodbury. Depart from Woodbury South Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive. Take 494 to Valley Creek Road Exit #59 in Woodbury, turn east on Valley Creek Road, turn south onto Woodlane Drive, turn east onto Courtly Road, then south on Ojibway Drive to park entrance. Let's explore the parks and beautiful scenery that Woodbury offers. We will explore Ojibway Park, Woodlands Park and Colby Lake Part on this route. There will be re-group points as we enter each park so that we can stay together. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042 e-mail: rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 11 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park on the eastern edge of River Falls, WI. Take I-94 east into WI; after Hudson take WI 35 south. Exit at County M, then go right 1/4 mile to Hoffman Park. We'll ride south to Diamond Bluff and return via the scenic Trimbelle River valley. The 82-mile route adds a 30-mile loop to the north. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check 'Ride Cancel Delay' message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, . 11 SAT 12:15 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. Kay Mitchell and others. 12 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 the 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. 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. 7/12 & 7/19: Kathy Rogers 612-210-9060. 12 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 the lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. 7/12 & 7/19: Kathy Rogers 612-210-9060. 12 SUN 6:30 AM A 60-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics and wind direction on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp Caleb Donaldson 12 SUN 7:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Otsego Outback. Depart from Otsego Regional Park, 15186 96th St, Otsego. Ride leaves from Otsego Park with a break at Caribou Coffee (Mile 9) in Albertville and O'Ryans Gas Station (Mile 18) in Monticello before returning via CSAH 39. Shari 763-567-3598 Cell phone at ride is same; . 12 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65mi 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. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld . 12 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52 or 76 mi. Hills Out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Note new 9am start time. View route on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. Minimal traffic, smooth roads, great training. The longer route has 5,500 feet of climbing with many steep (7-10%) climbs. The shorter option is still hilly. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in 1/2 mile. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, a quick drive from the metro and oh so worth it. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check emails frequently so feel free to email with questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 12 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go right, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We didn't see much at all of this ride last year, so Tony & I thought we should resurrect it for this season. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This ride will run on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from May through September. Tom Lenzmeier . 12 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 25-32 mi. Sunday Morning Meander to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy this popular ride out to Hopkins on the Midtown Greenway and then meander our way back to Painters Park in using the trails and streets of Minneapolis with a rest stop at the popular "Bakers Wife's Pastry Shop" to tantalize your sweet tooth. What a way to spend Sunday mornings in the summertime! Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 12 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Meandering Trails to Hopkins. Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth. From Hwy 169 take Rockford Rd (Co Rd 9) west 1 1/2 miles to park entrance on left. Go south into park to Visitors Center parking lot. This scenic ride goes south around Medicine lake using connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads to Hopkins and returns using the LRT(crushed limestone) and Luce Line Trails. Bring extra water and snacks as well. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Leader Lois Carlson Phone #763-540-0749 Cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Co-leader Tom Stranc phone #651-994-6747. 12 SUN 10:00 AM C 23 mi. BBQ Ride. Depart from West Palmer Lake Park parking lot, 3 blocks north of 69th/Shingle Creek Parkway and Palmer Lake Drive, 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 North on the West River Bike Trail then back to Palmer Lake. Potluck/BBQ after the ride in our backyard (3706 72nd Ave No - half block west of the park). Please bring something to share for potluck lunch. (Drop off prior to ride.) Steve Scott 12 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, Bryant Ave S near 46th St. W, 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 Ed Hassler (612) 990-9861. 12 SUN 12:30 PM B 42 mi. Mississippi River Adventures - Part Two. Depart from Hidden Falls Regional Park, near picnic shelter 1415 Mississippi River Blvd South Saint Paul 55116. Discover the Mississippi River National Park in a four part series. Part two begins at Hidden Falls Regional Park and travels along the river gorge and above St Anthony Falls. Look for upcoming Sunday rides exploring the Mississippi River. Ann Sarnecki 651.793.4686. Cell at Ride 651.399.0145 rangerann-at-yahoo-dot-com. 12 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Mary Swanstrom mamaloon-at-juno-dot-com. 12 SUN 6:00 PM C 22-35 mi. Summer's Eve Traversing the Gateway. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century in North St. Paul. Join your biking buddies for a leisure, social ride where we will traverse the countryside on the beautiful Gateway Trail and the Washington County roads on a lazy Sunday evening during the summer. After the ride, we can enjoy cold treats at either DQ or BK. See ya' there neighbor. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 13 MON 9:30 AM A/B 70-76 mi. Oh My! Aitkin Back to Breezy Point. Depart from Antler's Restaurant: 7891 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472. If you're in the neighborhood, come join me on this trek around Pelican Lake to Aitkin and back! Scenic back roads follow the upper Mississippi part of the way across Crow Wing and Aitkin Counties. **Antler's is a half mile west of Breezy Point Resort's gate located at Crow Wing CR4 & CR11; up the hill on the south side of the road. Meet in north corner of parking lot, closest to Hwy 11. Look for my red truck. Strong storms will cancel. Bonnie Shoebottom (c) 651.755.0435 or call my unit at 218.562.7856 before 8:30 morning of ride if weather is questionable [don't know how well my cell will work up there but I will have it with me]. Call me at 651.493.7248 before 7/10/09 if questions. 13 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford . 13 MON 10:00 AM C 30 mi. WATERTOWN BOUND ON THE LUCE LINE. Depart from Stubbs Bay Parking Lot in Orono From Hwy 394/12 (west), take Old Crystal Bay Rd South, then right (west) on Watertown Rd, turn left on Stubbs Bay Rd to trailhead parking lot on right. We will bike this Oldest State Trail (packed limestone) at a "C" pace, enjoy lunch at a Watertown eatery and return. Trail features farmlands, woodlands, lakes and marshes. Clareyse Nelson, Herb Schultz, Cell Phone At Ride, . 13 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. Join us for this long running ride and get your week off to a fine start. Includes a ride around the rarely seen Bald Eagle lake! Coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 13 MON 5:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Buzz To The Beehive Grand Opening. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. The plan of this ride is to go to the "Grand Opening" of Beehive/Roadside Park in St Louis Park to arrive there to join in the festivities at 6:00 PM! See http://www.stlouispark-dot-org/printversion.php?a=edit&article=3447 for more information! Mike Beadles, & Lisa Austin, laustin-at-visi-dot-com. 13 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25mi Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lke Regional Park, upper lot main pavillion. Join us for a leisurly ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride. Will vary with maps or mapless routes. Tom and Dona Devine, . 13 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 13 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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 , Linda Tacke , Dick Hartmann 13 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 - . 14 TUE 9:00 AM B 26 - 69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: , 14 TUE 9:00 AM C 27-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please do park in the middle of that large parking lot. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. 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. Water & Restrooms are available in the Maplewood Community Center. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller - Haus 14 TUE 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Chaska Dikes and New Shakopee Trail Ride. Depart from Depart at 10:00 AM from the Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee Leader Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608 and Co-leader Herb Schultz, Cell phone at ride (952) 412-5654. 14 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 14 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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, . 14 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, . 14 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21/28mi Erik's Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie Mn. Take 494 to Highway 5, go a few miles and make a right onto Eden Prairie Rd and make a right onto Wagner Way. Start this classic route at the Eriks Bike Shop in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at Eriks. Similar ride as the Thursday night classic with one minor changes (1 1/2 mile climb out of the Minnesota River valley). Enjoy all of the challenging hills on the shorter route. Many dinner options after the ride. Eric Feld . 14 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Nokomis Beach Coffee Cafe: At Corner of 28th & 50th Street in South Minneapolis. This is one block East of Lake Nokomis on 50th st & 2 Blocks south of Minnehaha PKWY. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. This is a social ride that exploring MPLS & ST. PAUL Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, Cell 651-261-6516. 14 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 - 20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 4. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12th Avenues South. We will ride around Lake Hiawatha to the East River Road and back through South Minneapolis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin (Brandy) Brandon , http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com/ 14 TUE 6:15 PM C 20-25 mi. Evenings in Hudson. Depart from Park in the north parking lot of Walmart (in front of Wendy's). Take I-94 east to Wisconsin Exit 2. Turn south on Carmichael, turn west on Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on south side of Crestview. We will have a fun social ride with a different route each week. Join your "Wisconsin Biking Buddies" for a nice summer evening enjoying the countryside of Western Wisconsin. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 14 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. After an epic ride, the warm summer evenings will find us seeking R&R on the patio. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 15 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35 to 55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62 three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great Rest Stop planned into the route. Come ride what is becoming a very popular Westside Wednesday Ride!! Tony Abelson . 15 WED 9:45 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 Harriet, Calhoun, LRT East, Cedar Lake & Isles paved trails with rest stop at Hopkins Depot and en route Lunch stop at Tin Fish (Calhoun Beach Pavilion) on our return. Herb Schultz, ; Cell Phone At Ride, . Co Leader Open. 15 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop 113th and US 169 Champlin Behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Midride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, after the ride for those choosing to fellowship. Phillip Lawson , Berway Swanstrom Mary Swanstrom . 15 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 15 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 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 past area lakes and parks on this flat/gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505. 15 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, . 15 WED 6:00 PM B 28 mi. Pedaling with Mr Bikey. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This seasonal highlight of the "Riding from Richfield" series heads to a rendezvous with Mike Beadle’s St Louis Park contingent for a combined ride over the causeway at Lake Minnetonka’s Gray’s Bay Dam. David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast--dot-net 612-861-1703. 15 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, Peter "The Hammer" Hall, Craig "Bookman" Larson, 15 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. WEDNESDAYS FROM WEBSTER (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot at 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, Herb Schultz, . 16 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back from Welch. Don Picard, , . 16 THU 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Tour deLake Minnetonka. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall & Community Center Upper Level Ice Arena Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Road. Route is scenic and there will be a rest stop at Norenberg Gardens. We will be riding past "Lord Fletcher's" on trails and roads. Lunch stop: Adele's Frozen Custard Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop in Excelsior Bring a lunch or enjoy something from Adele's. June Johnson Herb Schultz . 16 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. 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 and Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, . 16 THU 10:00 AM B 39mi Minneapolis Grand Round. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, 2201 44th Ave N Minneapolis, 55412 (corner of 44th and Penn Av N) in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Slightly hilly. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee show parking lot. Kelly Hazel . 16 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug . 16 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, Scott Weinberg, Dianne Bell, 16 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 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. Tom Lenzmeier . 16 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters . 16 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 17-19 B/C 25-30 mi./day BAYFIELD/ASHLAND/MADELINE ISLAND WEEKEND. Depart from Bayfield, WI. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website for more info. Herb Schultz, Don Picard, John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897. 17 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 25 mi. Apple Valley/Burnsville East. Depart from McAndrews Crossing 13720 County Road 11 Burnsville, MN Directions from TC: 77S to west at Palomino/127th. Palomino ends at light. Lot is straight ahead, then left. Park on side of Burnsville Liquor Outlet. From Apple Valley/Burnsville we'll cycle east on roads and trails to Rosemount and return. Subway after ride. Nancy Welsh . 17 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Up and Down the Mississippi. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot north of Pavillion, pay or parking permit otherwise parking on street. Scenic ride on trails north along the Mississippi to 8th Avenue, across 8th Avenue Bridge and then south along the river to 35E bridge, cross to west side, lunch or rest at Buon Giorno, then west and north along Big Rivers Trail to and across the Mendota Bridge and back to Minnehaha Falls parking lot. Paul Frenz, 612-423-1487 (cell) and Ann Sarnecki. 17 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball 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 and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, 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; cell at ride: 612-581-9915. 17 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 5/29,6/26,7/31 17 FRI 1:00 PM B/C 26 mi. RED CLIFF-LITTLE SAND BAY LOOP. Depart from Isle Vista Casino parking lot in Red Cliff, 3 miles north of Bayfield, WI on Hwy 13 (on left). The ride offers scenic views of Lake Superior and gorgeous Northern Wisconsin terrain. (rated moderate). Afterwards we dine at the world-famous Wild Rice Restaurant, 84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield. 715-779-9881. "Best cusine you can find on Lake Superior". (reservations required so let us know if you'll be dining there). It's a high end restaurant and a bit pricey but reputedly worth every nickel. Ambassador: Terry Quam, 952-933-8052; Herb Schultz, Don Picard, John Hoffmann. 715-834-7897. Cell phone at ride: Herb, ; Don, John, . 17 FRI 1:00 PM B 25-50 mi. BAYFIELD / ASHLAND / MADELINE ISLAND Extension. Depart from Isle Vista Casino parking lot in Red Cliff, three miles north of Bayfield, WI on Hwy 13. Identical to Herb & Company's B/C level ride with the addition of an extension of up to 25 miles on paved or unpaved trails. Also, we will be packing our own lunches/snacks instead of dining out. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website and page 10 "Red Cliff - Little Sand Bay Loop" of printed schedule for details. Ed Hassler . 17 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 17 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Desserts to Ride For. Depart from Thomas Lake Park Eagan - From 35E going south, exit Pilot Knob Road, right (south) on Pilot Knob. Crossover Diffley (stoplight), go about 1 mile, entrance to park on right. From south, Cliff Road to Pilot Knob. Go north about 2 miles, park on left. Enjoy riding through Eagan, Rosemount, Burnsville and Apple Valley. Optional dinner afterwards at Pardon My French Cafe. Stan Michelsen 651-283-3310 and Barbara Landis 651-688-9611. 17 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Kate Kovar 7/3; Jack Uttermark 7/10; Mark Gregory 7/17; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 7/24. 18 SAT 5:45 AM A/B 25/32/37 mi. Early Morning Maddness. Depart from Morris Park - 39th Ave S and 55th Street East. No Facilities available. Start at Morris Park, Heads to Minnehaha Falls, Across Fords Avenue Bridge to River road. River Road to Sheppard Road. Sheppard Road to Eagle St. Wend west to Smith. Remainder of the Ride is the GTF (Short loop is just High Bridge, Ohio and Ramsey Hill, other 2 loops add 10 and 15 miles to the total). Bjorn Melby (612-875-2545) bjorn_melby at yahoo dot com, Paul Comeau (612-868-0987) pmcomeau at gmail dot com. 18 SAT 6:30 AM A 60-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics and wind direction on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp Caleb Donaldson 18 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 40-60mi Saturday Elk River Country Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. The rides will vary from Sherbourne, Wright, and Anoka counties. Flat to rolling roads with little traffic, only few stop signs, and many roads have wide shoulders recently repaved. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986 or les_miner-at-yahoo--dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 18 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. 18 SAT 7:30 AM B/C 30-40 mi. Saturday Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Ride through open country in Northern Sherbourne County. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 18 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/29 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 . 18 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing). Kay Mitchell , Evie Walters and others. 18 SAT 9:15 AM C 30-35mi All Aboard for North Branch. Depart from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot, 220 N Lake St "Hwy 61" in downtown Forest Lake. From Hwy I-35, exit (131) to Forest Lake and turn left on Hwy 61 to City Hall. We'll bike Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie paved rail road bed to North Branch where we will have a rest break before returning to Forrest Lake. This is a mapless ride (out an back on the trails). Possible lunch at Culver's after the ride! Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, Cindy DePratter, 715-554-0042 e-mail: rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 18 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-35mi Meandering Trails to Elm Creek. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park (1st lot on left side of road). From Hwy 494 take Cty Rd 10 (Bass Lake Rd) West 1 mile to park entrance on right. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek Park. Pack lots of water and snacks. There will be some hills on this route. Leader Lois Carlson Cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Co-Leader Jack Uttermark Cell phone . 18 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. MEANDER AROUND MARVELOUS MADELINE. Depart from Ferry landing area in Bayfield at Foot of Washington Ave (limited parking available at ferry so street parking options are also in order). We'll take a 25-minute ferry ride with our bikes ($17 round trip). Ferry leaves every half-hour from 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. so you can leave on your own terms if you miss the group. Return at 4:30 p.m. or your call. After ride dining at Maggie's 257 Manypenny Ave, 715-779-5641. Some will want to check out Big Top Chautauga dinner show, 888-244-8368. See Upcoming Events Article for additional info. Ambassador: Terry Quam, 952-933-8052; Herb Schultz, Don Picard, John Hoffmann, Cell phones at ride; Herb, ; Don, John, . 18 SAT 9:30 AM B 40-45 mi. BASS LAKE. Depart from Stillwater High School, on Hwy. 5 just south of Hwy 36. First half of this mostly-Wisconsin ride is hilly but scenic. Includes stops at Bass Lake Cheese Factory and Hudson Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 18 SAT 9:30 AM B 25-50 mi. BAYFIELD / ASHLAND / MADELINE ISLAND Extension. Depart from ferry landing area in Bayfield, WI at east (water's) end of Washington Ave. Identical to Herb & Company's B/C level ride with the addition of an extension of up to 25 miles on paved or unpaved trails. Also, we will be packing our own lunches/snacks instead of dining out. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website and page 11 "Meander Around Marvelous Madeline" of printed schedule for details. Ed Hassler . 18 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from The municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45AM 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, . 18 SAT 10:00 AM A/B approx 45-69 mi. Taylor Made - for a Custom FIT. Depart from Northland Mall on west side of Hwy. 61 just north of Hwy 97 in Forest Lake. Join us for an invigorating spin on this mostly rural ride around Forest Lake, through the Chisago Chain of Lakes and on to Taylors Falls (long route). After crossing the river into St. Croix Falls, the route includes an optional 5-mile loop through Interstate State Park in Wisconsin. Scenic back roads bring us into Osceola for a late lunch with a final stop in Scandia. **You may want to bring a mid-morning snack for the first one or two stops as we have moved the “official lunch break” to mile 43 – by request – for better service.** (Short route turns south at Lindstrom for gentle rollers coming back.) ^Feel free to call us at home for more information or before 8:30am the morning of the ride if weather gets iffy! . If weather forces us to cancel, we will hope to reschedule for the next day – Sunday. Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom: . 18 SAT 12:15 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. Kay Mitchell and others. 19 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 the lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and queue sheets provided. 7/12 & 7/19: Kathy Rogers 612-210-9060. 19 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 the 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. 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. 7/12 & 7/19: Kathy Rogers 612-210-9060. 19 SUN 6:30 AM A 60-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics and wind direction on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp Caleb Donaldson 19 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 48 mi. A River Runs Through It. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. A very scenic ride along roads and trails which follow the West and East banks of the Mississippi River. This ride features eight river crossings! Self-sufficient B riders are VERY welcome! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 19 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 57 mi. Journey to Somerset. Depart from Ramsey Beach(Hwy 96)at White Bear Lake. Journey from Ramsey Beach to Stillwater and then onto Somerset, Wisconsin via backroads. Loren Stark cell 612-718-9006. 19 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52 or 76 mi. Hills Out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Note new 9am start time. View route on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. Minimal traffic, smooth roads, great training. The longer route has 5,500 feet of climbing with many steep (7-10%) climbs. The shorter option is still hilly. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in 1/2 mile. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, a quick drive from the metro and oh so worth it. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check emails frequently so feel free to email with questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 19 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 62 mi. Stillwater Scones and Osceola Joe. Depart from "The Bikery" Bakery and Bike Shop at 904 Fourth St. S. in Stillwater. Please park on the street. We'll start the day at "The Bikery" in Stillwater. Come a bit early for blueberry scones, some dark roast and an inner tube. It's "one-stop shopping" for cyclists! Then, we'll embark on a mighty fine ride over some lovely Wisconsin lanes to Osceola. Once there, we'll indulge in a nice cup of joe on the deck, all the while listening to the roar of Cascade Falls, a mere stones-throw away. Finally, it's back across the St. Croix River, returning on some equally splendid Minnesota roads. Rebecca Lawrence and Bob Hoffman, . 19 SUN 9:30 AM B 25-50 mi. BAYFIELD / ASHLAND / MADELINE ISLAND Extension. Depart from Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, just north of intersection of Hwy 2 & County Hwy G, four miles west of Ashland. Identical to Herb & Company's B/C level ride with the addition of an extension of up to 25 miles on paved or unpaved trails. Also, we will be packing our own lunches/snacks instead of dining out. See 'Overnight Trips' section of website and page 11 "Moquah Meander" of printed schedule for details. Ed Hassler . 19 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 25-32 mi. Sunday Morning Meander to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy this popular ride out to Hopkins on the Midtown Greenway and then meander our way back to Painters Park in using the trails and streets of Minneapolis with a rest stop at the popular "Bakers Wife's Pastry Shop" to tantalize your sweet tooth. What a way to spend Sunday mornings in the summertime! Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 19 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 25 mi. MOQUAH MEANDER. Depart from Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center(open 9-5), NW quad of hwy 2 & Cty G (4 miles west of Ashland) Bathroom and water at start. Out and Back on rural, scenic County G. Views of Penokee Range, We ride through tiny towns of Moquah and Ino. No services on ride. Our after ride dining option ia a celebration Sunday buffet at Explorer's Point Restaurant, 2 miles east of Great Lakes Visitor Center (715-682-0331) at 12 pm/1 pm. See Upcoming Events Article for more info. Ambassador: Terry Quam, 952-933-8052; Herb Schultz, Don Picard, John Hoffmann, Cell Phones At Ride, Herb,; Don, John, . 19 SUN 9:30 AM MB 10-20 mi. Fat Tire Tour - Salem Hills (Harmon Park). Depart from Take I-494 to the Robert Street Exit #67. Turn Right onto South Robert Trail/MN-3 South. Turn Left onto Upper 55th Street East. Asher Avenue will be on your right - take this road directly to the parking lot. TCBC Fat Tire Tour - Salem Hills Edition. Minnesota has some of the best cross country single track mountain bike trails in the country, have you ridden them all? Each week we’ll try a new single track around the twin cities! Salem Hills/Harmon Park is a great beginner mountain bike trail with a mix of woods and prairie riding with minimal climbing. 4.3 miles per lap, I’m sure we’ll do 2-3 with an option to do more. **This ride will be canceled if it is raining or the trails are wet, call if in question** Josh Kleve . 19 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi, OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Sleep in and then enjoy a bike ride in the country with quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. Susan Evan Chuck Sunder . 19 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, Bryant Ave S near 46th St. W, 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 Ed Hassler (612) 990-9861. 19 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Steve Scott 19 SUN 6:00 PM C 22-35 mi. Summer's Eve Traversing the Gateway. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century in North St. Paul. Join your biking buddies for a leisure, social ride where we will traverse the countryside on the beautiful Gateway Trail and the Washington County roads on a lazy Sunday evening during the summer. After the ride, we can enjoy cold treats at either DQ or BK. See ya' there neighbor. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 20 MON 9:30 AM B 25-50 mi. BAYFIELD / ASHLAND / MADELINE ISLAND Extension. Depart from TO BE ANNOUNCED. An additional day of biking in the beautiful Bayfield, WI area. We'll decide on the route on the previous day's ride, Sunday 19 July. Bring ideas, snacks, and a sense of adventure. Ed Hassler . 20 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford . 20 MON 10:00 AM C 25-35 mi. BALD EAGLE LAKE AND MORE. Depart from Kowalski's Parking Lot (NE corner), Hwy 61 & White Bear Ave/Hoffman Rd. We'll bike around Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes and onto the Gateway Trail. Rest stop along the way and optional lunch stop at end of ride. Clareyse Nelson, Herb Schultz, . 20 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. Join us for this long running ride and get your week off to a fine start. Includes a ride around the rarely seen Bald Eagle lake! Coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 20 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 20 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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 , Linda Tacke , Dick Hartmann 20 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 - . 20 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25mi Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lke Regional Park, upper lot main pavillion. Join us for a leisurly ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride. Will vary with maps or mapless routes. Tom and Dona Devine, . 21 TUE 9:00 AM B 26 - 69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: , 21 TUE 9:00 AM C 27-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please do park in the middle of that large parking lot. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. 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. Water & Restrooms are available in the Maplewood Community Center. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller - Haus 21 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 21 TUE 10:15 AM C 26 mi. MN Landscape Arboretum. Depart from Depart at 10:15 AM from Erik’s Bike Shop (16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie) on Hwy 4, one block north from Hwy. 5. Turn right on Wagner Way and left into strip mall parking lot. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Eden Prairie and Chanhassen to the Arboretum. We will have lunch at the Arboretum and view the gardens. There will NOT be a gate admission charge. We will bike back on the LRT packed limestone trail. Leader, Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-Leaders Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson, 612- 623-3009. Cell phone at ride (952) 412-5654. 21 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Nokomis Beach Coffee Cafe: At Corner of 28th & 50th Street in South Minneapolis. This is one block East of Lake Nokomis on 50th st & 2 Blocks south of Minnehaha PKWY. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. This is a social ride that exploring MPLS & ST. PAUL Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, Cell 651-261-6516. 21 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 - 20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12th Avenues South. We will ride the West River Road then West on the Greenway and back via Portland at a relaxed C pace. Erwin (Brandy) Brandon , http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com/ 21 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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, . 21 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, . 21 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. After an epic ride, the warm summer evenings will find us seeking R&R on the patio. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 21 TUE 6:15 PM C 20-25 mi. Evenings in Hudson. Depart from Park in the north parking lot of Walmart (in front of Wendy's). Take I-94 east to Wisconsin Exit 2. Turn south on Carmichael, turn west on Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on south side of Crestview. We will have a fun social ride with a different route each week. Join your "Wisconsin Biking Buddies" for a nice summer evening enjoying the countryside of Western Wisconsin. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 22 WED 60/day with shorter options available Swiss Cheese & Spotted Cows. Depart from Mineral Point, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE. A bicycling and eating adventure exploring historic towns in southern Wisconsin's cheese country----Mineral Point, New Glarus (home of Spotted Cow Ale), Monroe, and lovely Galena, IL, most of which are listed in Midwest Living's Best Small-Town Getaways. Join us as we ride through rolling hills, hidden valleys and unspoiled natural beauty. Stroll through Galena, a charming town rich in history, architecture and quaint shops, tour a cheese factory and brewery, enjoy a classic Wisconsin fish fry, listen & dance to live Swiss music, sample microbrews & wines and check out the nearly 5,000 varieties of mustard at the World Famous Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb! Experience all this and more on this year's ride! The trip aims to capture the scenery and points of interest of the area. The focus is on FUN and TOURING!! For more info, go to www.scscbiketour--dot-com. TCBC SPONSOR. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo--dot-com). See www.scscbiketour--dot-com for more info. 22 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35 to 55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62 three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great Rest Stop planned into the route. Come ride what is becoming a very popular Westside Wednesday Ride!! Tony Abelson . 22 WED 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. June's Cool Ride. Depart from Citizen's Cafe located on the corner of 24th Avenue S. and 38th Street in Minnenapolis -PARK ON THE STREET. Enjoy a social ride from south Mpls past some old familiar places. Bring a snack to enjoy somewhere along the trail Lunch after the ride at Citizen's Cafe. June Johnson Herb Schultz . 22 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead bike shop 113th and hwy 169 behind the BP station. variations in ride starting in Champlin and using bike paths and low traffic streets in the Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Anoka, or Coon Rapids. A different ramble every week. Phillip Lawson ,. 22 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 22 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, . 22 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Ride around various lakes of the area, including White Bear Lake. Terrain is gently rolling. Substitute leader Susie Anderson 651-253-4307. 22 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th Street and Oliver Ave So., Richfield, MN. One block north of 494 and Penn Ave to 76th St, go east one block to Oliver Ave. Come join us on this ever evolving ride to a new destination every week, led by the new and ever evolving leadership. Tim Johnson and Gina McCrone . 22 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. WEDNESDAYS FROM WEBSTER (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot at 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, Herb Schultz, . 22 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, Peter "The Hammer" Hall, Craig "Bookman" Larson, 22 WED 6:15 PM A/B 30-40mi Elk River Country Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1.Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Ride through open country in Northern Sherbourne County. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986 or les_miner-at-yahoo--dot-com or Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 22 WED 6:15 PM B/C 20-24 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. 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. Very few stop signs, no traffic lights, low traffic and many roads have wide shoulders. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830. 23 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Picnic on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. After the ride, about noon, we'll have a free picnic at the Welch trailhead (though donations will be accepted). In case of rain, the picnic will be held the following week, July 30 Don Picard, , . 23 THU 10:00 AM B 37 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Kelly Hazel . 23 THU 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. 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, . 23 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports--dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug . 23 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, Scott Weinberg, Dianne Bell, 23 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 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. Tom Lenzmeier . 23 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters . 23 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 24 FRI 6:00 AM 625 MI. OUTREACH RIDE: Rochester 1000k Randonneur Grand Randonnee Brevet. Depart from North Rochester Walmart - Register with Mike Aeling, Minnesota RBA, through the RUSA web site. A great Grand Randonnee experience through Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Starting in Rochester, sleepover spots are located in De Soto, Wisconsin and West Union, Iowa. Riders have 75 hours to complete the 625 mile course. Randonneurs should expect beautiful scenery, great roads and hills. This is the first time this ride has been offered in several years. Rob Welsh . 24 FRI 9:00 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36 Early Edition. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis. Sign in with June Johnson by 9:00, then ride to the start of "The 36" at Brackett Park. Riders will exit this ride after the Grand Ole Creamery stop at Nokomis Community Center. June Johnson . 24 FRI 9:45 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. This ride will coordinate with The 36 Early Edition as a group ride to 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. Nancy Welsh . 24 FRI 9:45 AM C 20-25 mi. MINNEHAHA FALLS OUT AND BACK. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on adjacent streets or pay to park in lot. We'll take Summit Ave to St Paul and return via Lillydale Rd,Big River Trail & Mendota Bridge including en route rest stop at Caribou Coffee(Groto\Grand) and lunch stop at Axel's in downtown Mendota Herb Schultz, . Co Leader Open. 24 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 5/29,6/26,7/31 24 FRI 10:00 AM B 30-47 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! Final mileage will depend on weather with at least one shorter option for those with less time to ride. Bonnie Shoebottom at ride start. 24 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Kate Kovar 7/3; Jack Uttermark 7/10; Mark Gregory 7/17; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 7/24. 24 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. 25 SAT 6:30 AM A 60-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics and wind direction on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp Caleb Donaldson 25 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 up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. 25 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride north on Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. We will enjoy breakfast at R. J. Riches just off the end of the trail in Mounds View, and make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. An optional 10-mile loop from the parking lot will go around Lake Como. Don Hopkins . 25 SAT 8:30 AM A 53 mi. Afton-Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury located at 494 and Lake. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 25 SAT 9:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Stick around and ride the Double Shot at 1:30 (see separate ride listing). Kay Mitchell , Evie Walters and others. 25 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, . 25 SAT 10:00 AM B 45/56 mi. Rollers & Inclines & Hills, Oh WoW!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Eagan, 2290 Cliff Road, 55122. The name says it all! This is a “no drop” hill-training ride with a slight twist for added encouragement: there will be 3 ride leaders trying to keep groups together at a B pace, a B+ pace and an A/B pace. Faster riders are welcome to go ahead on their own, but the purpose of this ride is to try and keep compatible groups together by regrouping at (or near) logical hilltops. Riders should still be able to maintain a B-Avg. pace of 14mph, hills notwithstanding. We will cover north central Dakota Co. from West St. Paul to Rosemount; Eagan to Inver Grove Heights. Short option does not go to Rosemount. Not entirely urban, there will be long stretches without stoplights. Come join us – you can do it! “A” riders are welcome but bring your own oxygen bottles! ** Directions: 35E south to Cliff Road, west to Slaters Rd (just past Cedar/77), left to backage road (no name), right to Penn’s parking lot – 3rd business down the line (if coming east on Cliff Rd from 35W/Hwy 13, there is a right turn cutoff directly in front of the store). Please park at north end of lot, near Cliff Rd so as not to take up the parking in front of the doorway. Additional parking is available in rental hall lot across backage road, on side streets or in the church lot to the west. Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom and Jeff Johnson. 25 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 25-35 mi. Wisconsin Cheesey Meander. Depart from Park in the north end of Walmart Parking Lot (in front of Wendy's). Take I-94 East to Wisconsin Exit 2. Turn south on Carmicheal, turn west onto Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on the south side of road. A new starting point and a new route for the popular ride out to Bass Lake Cheese Factory for a nice rest stop and sampling of different cheeses. We will stick to the gently rolling hills of north eastern St. Croix County where traffic is minimal and scenery is abundant. After the ride, we will enjoy a nice Mexican lunch at La Fiesta Mexicana (94 Plaza Shopping Center) featuring authentic mexican cuisine with a vegetarian menu as well. Cheese Forever!!. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, Herb Schultz, cell . 25 SAT 12:15 PM B 25 mi. Sonny's Double Shot. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. A ride to follow brunch after Sonny's morning ride or just come for this ride. The route will be the reverse of the current Sonny Side Up; get a chance to ride around Lake Harriet on the road. Urban ride on roads and some trails with scenic lake and river views. Kay Mitchell and others. 26 SUN 6:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 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. 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 . 26 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Richard Miller . 26 SUN 6:30 AM A 60-90+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics and wind direction on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp Caleb Donaldson 26 SUN 7:00 AM 275 mi. The Ride Across Minnesota. Depart from Ortonville, MN. NON-TCBC RIDE - Bike MS: Star Tribune The Ride Across Minnesota 2009. A a five-day ride showcasing the very best of small-town Minnesota. This year’s TRAM celebrates its 20th year — taking cyclists back to the original, border-to-border route of 1990. Cyclists start in Ortonville, Minn., and travel through Montevideo, Minn., Redwood Falls, Minn., St. Peter, Minn., and New Prague, Minn., before crossing the finish line in Welch Village near Red Wing, Minn. TCBC SPONSOR- www.bikemsminnesota-dot-org. 26 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65mi 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. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld . 26 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52 or 76 miles. Hills Out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. View route on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. Minimal traffic, smooth roads, great training. The longer route has 5,500 feet of climbing with many steep (7-10%) climbs. The shorter option is less hilly but still has a few. Take 35 south from Prescott, then right on Monroe in 1/2 mile. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, a quick drive from the metro and oh so worth it. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There are gas stations in downtown Prescott. I check email frequently so feel free to email with questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 26 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 25-32 mi. Sunday Morning Meander to Hopkins, Extended Tour. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy this popular ride out to Hopkins on the Midtown Greenway and then meander our way back to Painters Park in using the trails and streets of Minneapolis with a rest stop at the popular "Bakers Wife's Pastry Shop" to tantalize your sweet tooth. What a way to spend Sunday mornings in the summertime! Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 26 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go right, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We didn't see much at all of this ride last year, so Tony & I thought we should resurrect it for this season. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This ride will run on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from May through September. Tom Lenzmeier . 26 SUN 9:30 AM MB 10 or 20 mi Fat Tire Tour - Murphy Hanrehan. Depart from Murphy-Hanrehan Park-From I-35W, take County Road 42 west to County Road 27, turn south on 27, then east on 154th Street, then south on County Road 75 to the park entrance. TCBC Fat Tire Tour - Murphy-Hanrehan. Minnesota has some of the best cross country single track mountain bike trails in the country, have you ridden them all? Each week we’ll try a new single track around the twin cities in a no drop ride! Murphy-Hanrehan is a great beginner to intermediate mountain bike trail. Set in the woods of Murphy-Hanrehan Park, this trail is great single track with no major obstacles, suitable for anyone comfortable on a mountain bike. Each lap is 10 miles (60 to 90 minutes), feel free to complete 1 or 2. **This ride will be canceled if it is raining or the trails are wet, call if in question** Josh Kleve 26 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 23 mi. BBQ Ride. Depart from West Palmer Lake Park parking lot, 3 blocks north of 69th/Shingle Creek Parkway and Palmer Lake Drive, 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 North on the West River Bike Trail then back to Palmer Lake. Potluck/BBQ after the ride in our backyard (3706 72nd Ave No - half block west of the park). Please bring something to share for potluck lunch. (Drop off prior to ride.) Steve Scott 26 SUN 10:30 AM A/B 33 mi. A River Runs Through It. Depart from Central Park Parking Lot Near: 6349 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430. A very scenic ride along roads and trails which follow the West and East banks of the Mississippi River. This ride features eight river crossings! Self-sufficient B riders are VERY welcome! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 26 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Bike ride in the country with quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. Michael Derner, , . 26 SUN 11:00 AM C 25-30 mi. MUSICAL MEANDER (MAPLESS). Depart from Home Depot Parking parking lot at 64 St S & 17 Ave S (also called Richfield Parkway) in Richfield. Just off of 66th & Cedar by the airport. Andy has scouted this fun event at Orchestral Hall's Peavy Plaza where we will enjoy a free concert (12-2 PM}.Food tents are available for food purchase. Bring a lock, bikes are not allowed on the Plaza. Our route meanders on paved trails and city streets to the concert and returns via Cedar Lake, Kennilworth, Lakes Calhoun & Harriet, trails back to Home Depot. Ambassador: Andy Hartle, Herb Schultz, Co Leader Clareyse Nelson, 26 SUN 11:45 AM B/C 23-30 mi. Sundays on the Bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, Bryant Ave S near 46th St. W, 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 Ed Hassler (612) 990-9861. 26 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Mary Swanstrom mamaloon-at-juno-dot-com 26 SUN 6:00 PM C 22-35 mi. Summer's Eve Traversing the Gateway. Depart from Burger King rear parking lot at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century in North St. Paul. Join your biking buddies for a leisure, social ride where we will traverse the countryside on the beautiful Gateway Trail and the Washington County roads on a lazy Sunday evening during the summer. After the ride, we can enjoy cold treats at either DQ or BK. See ya' there neighbor. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 27 MON 10:00 AM C 26-32 mi. Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, 3841 Saint Francis Blvd (Hwy47) at Bunker Lake Blvd, Anoka. A somewhat flat ride on county roads with broad shoulders and few stops. Bill's Superette in Nowthen promises to be a plesant midpoint rest stop. Excellent cue sheet only - no map. John Ford . 27 MON 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. LONE SPUR LOOP. Depart from Strip Mall parking 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) after ride. Cooking served with Southwestern Hospitality. Clareyse Nelson, Herb Schultz, . 27 MON 10:30 AM A/B 30 mi. Orange Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. Join us for this long running ride and get your week off to a fine start. Includes a ride around the rarely seen Bald Eagle lake! Coffee stop in White Bear Lake. Michael McNutt 27 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break. Depart from Mendota Plaza which is located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Highway 110 at Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weekend rides on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 27 MON 6:00 PM B 21-33 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 , Linda Tacke , Dick Hartmann 27 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 - . 27 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25mi Mellow Monday. Depart from Long Lke Regional Park, upper lot main pavillion. Join us for a leisurly ride in the northern suburbs. This will be a stay together ride. Will vary with maps or mapless routes. Tom and Dona Devine, . 28 TUE 9:00 AM B 26 - 69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: , 28 TUE 9:00 AM C 27-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please do park in the middle of that large parking lot. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. 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. Water & Restrooms are available in the Maplewood Community Center. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller - Haus 28 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 38-70+ mi. HINCKLEY OR MOOSE LAKE TO DULUTH/OVERNIGHT AT WILLARD MUNGER INN. Depart from John Hoffmann, Don Picard, Herb Schultz, Cells on Ride; John, , Don, Herb, . We will leave Hinckley at 9:30 AM, so allow adequate time to park, service self/bike and load sag with your personal luggage. En route communities-Finlayson, Willow River, Sturgeon Lake will be interest/regrouping points. Our lunch stop will be at Moose Lake at 38 mile post. We will meet at Blue Bear Cafe for lunch and to connect with Moose Lake Group. We Leave Moose Lake around 12:30 PM. After Lunch we will bike on to Duluth, traversing en route communities of Barnum, Mahtowa, Carlton, Wrenshall and onward to Duluth and Willard Munger Inn for dinner and lodging. In Moose Lake please park at far end of lot, staying away from garage doors (See Upcoming Events Article for additional info). John Hoffmann, Don Picard, Herb Schultz, Cells on Ride; John, , Don, Herb, . 28 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 26 mi. GREENWAY ALL THE WAY. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. We will take the Greenway all the way to Lund's just west of Hopkins where the leader (and other riders) will grab a quick lunch. The return will take the North Cedar Lake Trail, exit onto the Kenwood Parkway, meander over to the LRT trail at 11th Ave., back to the Greenway and Brackett Park. There is 3/4 mile of crushed limestone trail in Hopkins. Nancy Welsh and Don Hopkins . 28 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 28 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-32 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, . 28 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, . 28 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21/28mi Erik's Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie Mn. Take 494 to Highway 5, go a few miles and make a right onto Eden Prairie Rd and make a right onto Wagner Way. Start this classic route at the Eriks Bike Shop in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at Eriks. Similar ride as the Thursday night classic with one minor changes (1 1/2 mile climb out of the Minnesota River valley). Enjoy all of the challenging hills on the shorter route. Many dinner options after the ride. Eric Feld . 28 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 - 20 mi. Biketnr Ride # 2. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12th Avenues South. We will ride to Minnehaha Falls via Ft. Snelling State Park and back around Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin (Brandy) Brandon , http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com/ 28 TUE 6:00 PM B 22 mi. Maple Grove to Medicine Lake Loop. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane N. 763-420-8878 www.maplegrovecycling-dot-com Park in outermost portion of parking lot. Water/restroom available inside store. Ride from Maple Grove Cycling will take us past Eagle Lake, Medicine Lake, Schmidt Lake, with a glimpse of Bass Lake and Fish Lake. Route is online at: www.gmap-pedometer-dot-com/?r=2777377 Portions of this route use paved trails, busier roadways have optional parallel paved trail. Greg Anderson 28 TUE 6:15 PM C 20-25 mi. Evenings in Hudson. Depart from Park in the north parking lot of Walmart (in front of Wendy's). Take I-94 east to Wisconsin Exit 2. Turn south on Carmichael, turn west on Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on south side of Crestview. We will have a fun social ride with a different route each week. Join your "Wisconsin Biking Buddies" for a nice summer evening enjoying the countryside of Western Wisconsin. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 28 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. ***SPECIAL EDITION*** The Acapulco Birthday Ride. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. 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 Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Every so often, when the stars align and the moon is full, my birthday coincides with the Acapulco Ride. This rare phenomenon can only mean one thing... IT'S TIME TO PARTY ON THE PATIO!!! So come out to ride the beautiful Stillwater countryside, then join our group for a most- excellent celebration afterwards. Trust me, you'll want a taste of the fried ice cream! The Details: Enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. After an epic ride, the warm summer evenings will find us seeking R&R on the Acapulco's patio. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 29 WED 9:30 AM A/B 35 to 55 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62 three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Four great routes to include towns like Jordan, Waconia, Watertown, Chaska and the Lake Minnetonka area. All have a great Rest Stop planned into the route. Come ride what is becoming a very popular Westside Wednesday Ride!! Tony Abelson . 29 WED 9:30 AM B/C 38-70+ mi. WILLARD MUNGER TRAIL-HINCKLEY/MOOSE LAKE TO DULUTH/OVERNIGHT/NOW BACK. Depart from Trail Head at Willard Munger Inn on 75 th & Paulaski St. Be ready to leave on time as you will have had breakfast, checked out and prepared bike/self for return journey. We will make en route rest stops to regroup and have lunch along the way. Dinner after ride at Tobies Restaurant and Bakery in Hinckley. (See Upcoming Article for added info). John Hoffmann, Don Picard, Herb Schultz, Cells on Ride,John, , Don, Herb,. 29 WED 10:00 AM B/C 26 mi. COMO CROSSING. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. Come join this streets and trails ride from Brackett Park to a rest stop at Black Bear Crossings/Lake Como and return. Nancy Welsh and Don Hopkins . 29 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi /w shortcuts avail. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Dir: I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but new start loc. No water at start, so bring plenty. Leader rides at B pace and would love company. 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 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 29 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 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 past area lakes and parks on this flat/gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks . 29 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Overflow Parking lot which is directly East of the Erik's Bike Shop across Texas Ave located just North of Minnetonka Blvd. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map each week. Mileage will be properly adjusted for sunset times. Mike Beadles, . 29 WED 6:00 PM B Varies as to sunset Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave. This weekly regular is certainly not routine. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Check the web schedule for the last minute details of this ride that touts a new and different route each Wednesday! David Gepner . 29 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-30 mi. Maple(ss) Grove. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Grove Dr. and Wedgewood Ln, near Cub Foods). Take I-94 west to Weaver Lake Rd exit, head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd., turn right (south) to Grove Dr. (first left). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove. Possible destinations include the Elm Creek Park Preserve, Fish Lake Park, and the Coon Rapids Dam. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness at the same time as a much faster group of riders, so make sure you're with the right bunch! Depending on the route, opportunities for snacks and water along the way may be slim, but there are numerous dining/snack/water choices for before and after the ride. Mileage will vary based on sunset times. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, Peter "The Hammer" Hall, Craig "Bookman" Larson, 30 THU 8:30 AM B 32/52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 32 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch. For the optional 52-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. For the 72 miles, we'll add a round trip to Red Wing. (Note: if picnic was rained out the week before, we'll hold the picnic today!) Don Picard, , . 30 THU 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Not so "Classic" St. Paul. Depart from Minnehaha Park (north parking lot) - park free on streets or pay to park in lot. We will bike city streets and trails to Indian Mounds Park and Bruce Vento Trail Lunch/Rest Stop - Swede Hollow Cafe Bring a lunch or enjoy something from the Cafe. June Johnson Herb Schultz . 30 THU 10:00 AM B 37 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Kelly Hazel . 30 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, . 30 THU 4:30 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back by the time racing gets underway. Note: We will ride even on those Thursday evenings when racing is not scheduled. Thursday evening racing at the Velodrome begins May 21st and continues each week until September 11th. For more information consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/index.htm Loren Lovhaug . 30 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. Thighs Sighs & Cries. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Bathroom available at SuperAmerica across the street. 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 welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Scott Larson, Scott Weinberg, Dianne Bell, 30 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 32 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. Tom Lenzmeier . 30 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters . 30 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 31 FRI WEEKEND ON WHEELS IN WINONA. Winona, MN. See March newsletter or http://www.bikewow-dot-org/ for more info. 31 FRI 6:00 AM Randonneur 125 mi. Wander to WOW. Depart from Apple Valley - location TBD. A leisurely 125 mile wander down to Winona for WOW. The ride will start in Apple Valley and will generally be a flat run. The pace will be determined by individual riders and a cue sheet will be provided. We may be able to transport some bags to WOW. Please contact the rider leader if you are interested. Rob Welsh . 31 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. No water/rest facilities initially. This classic ride returns to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options available. Richard Miller 5/1,6/5,7/3,7/24 Katie Angle 5/8,6/12,7/10 Dave Pfuhl 5/15,5/22,6/19,7/17 Jack Uttermark 5/29,6/26,7/31 31 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break - Special Edition. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Recover from the weeks rides and get ready for the weekend on this relatively level route that includes a run past the airport, 3 river crossings, Fort Snelling State Park, Minnehaha Falls and part of the River Road. Richard Franco, 31 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. A popular Friday night staple with various fairly flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Hugo, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterwards at Panino's. Kate Kovar . 31 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-30 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 pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861) and others. |