JUNE 2007
1 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. June 1 & 22: Dave Pfuhl. June 8: Lee Thielman. June 15: Katie Angle. June 29: Michael McNutt.
1 FRI 1:00 PM B/C 38 mi. IOWA'S CEDAR VALLEY NATURE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from trailhead at Hiawatha on Boyson Road just east of I-380 at exit 25. See map at www.cedarvalleytrail.com/hiawatha.gif. Hiawatha, IA (Cedar Rapids) to Urbana and back. Crushed limestone trail. We'll dine that evening in Cedar Rapids. Don Picard. Herb Schultz.
1 FRI 1:30 PM A/B 40-50 & B 30-40 mi. BABE'S BLUE BRAINERD LAKES. Depart from Shing Wako Resort in Merrifield, MN. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we pedal past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail over the course of the weekend! Now THAT'S no tall tale! For add'l info, including directions to the ride start, go to www.biketcbc.org and click on "Overnight Trips" then "Tour of Lakes". Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505; Scott Larson, 612-730-8371; Deb Matchinsky, .
1 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, . (Web Ride)
1 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty, Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. June 1, 15 and 29: Lee Thielman. June 8 and 22: Mark Gregory.
1 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY FUN NIGHT". Depart from Now Sports on Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice road/trail ride for families. So bring your burleys and your Trail-a-bikes. All age riders welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or 763-553-0644; Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert .
2 SAT OUTREACH RIDE: TOUR OF LAKES in the Brainerd Lakes area. See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter or web site for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE.
2 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 McDonald's). 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. Self-sufficient B/C riders most welcome. Cindy Hanson, .
2 SAT 7:30 AM C 22 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. The ride will feature 4 named trails (11 miles) and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennet. The one big hill goes down. Well worth getting out early for. Don Hopkins, 651-216-8690, Cell: 651-216-8690, . (Web Ride)
2 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. (NOTE earlier time) Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
2 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl, .
2 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 38 mi. IOWA'S CEDAR VALLEY NATURE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from trailhead at Urbana on South St. From I-380 use exit 41 to State, west on State to Cty. Hwy W26; south on W26 to South; right on South. See map at www.cedarvalleytrail.com/urbana.gif. Urbana to LaPorte City and back. Biking the middle of the 52-mile Cedar Valley Nature Trail, this segment is well-groomed crushed limestone. After the ride, we can drive less than 20 miles to tour the famed Amana Colonies and dine at one of the local eateries. Don Picard, , ; cell at rides 612-396-3884. Herb Schultz, herbsch1@juno.com, . See Upcoming Events.
2 SAT 9:30 AM B 32 mi. SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY. Scenic and historic. Leave from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917.
2 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 to 25 mi. ELM CREEK EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from west side of Holiday parking lot, 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin. From 694, take Hwy 252 north 3.4 mi, west on Hwy 610 for 3 mi, north on Zane Av for 1.6 mi. Zane becomes Douglas Dr., Holiday on right. A friendly set of Saturday morning rides (June 2, 9, 16, 23) exploring the mostly flat North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive about 9 AM to get your bike and self ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. Pre-ride gathering at 9:20. Bring at least one filled water bottle, spare tube, questions. Carolyn Caswell, ceCaswell@hotmail.com, 763-315-3687; Deb Matchinsky, ; Neil Millam, 763-862-3780.
2 SAT 10:00 AM B 52 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north, thru White Bear Lake to Hwy 96 east (right) 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on right. A nice scenic ride around Hugo and Scandia, with rolling hills for character building and fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Kevin "WISC. KID" DePratter 715-472-4183, Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.
10:00 AM AB 35/50/80 mi. WI WILDS RIVER FALLS. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls, WI, on County M just west of the intersection of WI 35 and M, on the eastern edge of town. A 50 mile loop south to Diamond Bluff (with a cutoff for 35 miles) followed by a 30 mile loop to the north. Notice of ride cancellation due to weather will be posted by 8:00 AM on the Cancel Delay message board. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum@earthlink.net; Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)
2 SAT 1:30 PM C 30 mi. EXPLORE THE WILLARD MUNGER TRAIL SERIES. Depart from Hinckley trailhead. From I-35, take Hwy 48 west to Hwy 61, north on Hwy 61 to 2nd St NW, west on 2nd St NW to the trailhead. A series of scenic, mostly flat rides to explore the Willard Munger Trail, designated as Minnesota's Millenium Trail for the year 2000. This ride will be from Hinckley to Finlayson and back, with a short side trip and food stop in Sandstone on the way back. Arrive about 1 PM to get your bike and self ready. Pre-ride gathering at 1:20. If the weather is questionable, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 10:00 AM or contact ride leader Bill Buse, bbuse@charter.net, 218-728-4909.
2 SAT TOUR DE CURE (Non-TCBC) - the American Diabetes Association's premier fundraising cycling event. Distances: 6, 25, 45 or 50 miles. Check-in 7:00-8:30 AM. Start/Finish: Lake Harriet Bandshell. For more information and to register for the event visit www.diabetes.org/tour or contact Tracy Costa, 763-593-5333 ext. 6784.
2 SAT NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. Explore a trail today or anytime!
3 SUN 5:30 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 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. Note: all June rides depart at 5:30 AM and the Ride Leader varies for each Sunday as follows: 6/3: Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/10: Lee Thielman 651-483-9650; 6/17: Richard Franco 651-246-3863; 6/24: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
3 SUN 8:00 AM A/AB 65/41/30 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd). An excellent ride with lots of options in the western suburbs. Eric Feld 612-743-4097.
3 SUN 9:00 AM B 39 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from Walmart lot in St. Anthony Village, just N. of 37th Av. on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. Park by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station.. Well, here we are and there he goes. He's gone again. It looks like things are just the way they've always been. Ya, watchin' for a chance to run that's all LIDO knows. You turn around and look away, there Lido goes. So, we gotta go find him. Bob Brown.
3 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 26 or 43 mi. IOWA’S CEDAR VALLEY NATURE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from trailhead at Evansdale just off I-380 near exit 70. Check out the map at www.cedarvalleytrail.com/evansdale.gif. Evansdale to LaPorte City and back (or 43 miles, with 17 optional extra miles available on the well-developed paved Cedar Falls urban trails). Paved asphalt trail, including Cedar Falls trails. Don Picard, , ; cell at rides 612-396-3884. Herb Schultz, herbsch1@juno.com.
3 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY. Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Av (on 80th, one block off Hwy 52). Come join us for a leisurely ride around northern Dakota County. Burley's and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear helmets. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, , Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, or .
3 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-62 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .
3 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, , .
3 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 45-55 & B 35-45 mi. MORE "BABE'S BLUE BRAINERD LAKES". Depart from Shing Wako Resort in Merrifield, MN. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we pedal past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail over the course of the weekend! Now THAT'S no tall tale! For add'l info, including directions to the ride start, go to www.biketcbc.org and click on "Overnight Trips" then "Tour of Lakes". Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505; Scott Larson, 612-730-8371; Deb Matchinsky, .
3 SUN 10:00 AM B 25-35 mi. SOUTHERN SUNDAY. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). (Note earlier start time.) Start your Sunday morning in the south and come enjoy a casual B ride. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.
3 SUN 12:00 PM C 20 mi. LUCE LINE TO LONG LAKE. Depart from French Regional Park-Plymouth. Mapless out-and-back run on Luce Line to Long Lake. Trail is crushed limestone. Rest stop at Superamerica and/or McDonald's in Long Lake. Take Hwy 169, exit west on Rockford Road, left into park. Meet at Visitors Center parking lot. Dave Rusinko 763-494-3955.
3 SUN 3:00 PM C 7-10 mi. PUMP N KRUZ. Depart from parking lot between For Pet's Sake and Embers at 4750 Hiawatha Ave (in strip mall on east side of Hiawatha just south of 46th St). A family-friendly cruiser ride along Minnehaha Parkway trails to Pumphouse Creamery and back. Please bring a bike lock (no bike parking in sight of ice cream shop). Spandex optional. If we're too slow, your bike isn't heavy enough. Laurie Holm and Rob Mann 612-363-6165, Paul Huntington .
4 MON DEADLINE for submitting info for the July TCBC NEWS. E-mail schedule info to: schedule@biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, news@biketcbc.org.
4 MON 9:30 AM C 20/25 mi. BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. Depart from Three Rivers Hyland Lake Park Reserve Visitors Center Lot off Bush Lake Rd in Bloomington. We'll meander Bloomington and park paved roads/trails, visit Japanese Gardens at Normandale College (rest stop) and have optional lunch at Bella Cucina after ride. Herb Schultz, , Cell @ ride .
4 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. A scenic ride past Owasso, Vadnais and Bald Eagle Lakes. Leader rides at 14 mph pace. Marina Lim, 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.
4 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-42 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota River Wildlife Center. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.
4 MON 6:00 PM B/C 30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av., St. Paul (PARK in lot across from the store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies, and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, , Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach, 651-341-3454, Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, 612-889-1361.
4 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (494 & Minnetonka Blvd). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann .
4 MON 6:00 PM AB 27/31 mi. STONE ARCHING. Depart from Lock & Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av then just past West River Rd down a short steep hill to the Lock & Dam parking lot. The ride uses East and West River Roads, Summit Av, and the High Bridge. No water or bathrooms at the start. Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562, charliec38@yahoo.com. (Web Ride)
4 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Leave Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House At Corner of 28th & 50th St in South Mpls. This ride is social B ride, and it may be Map or Mapless. Ride will explore Mpls & St. Paul. A few hills but mostly flat. Strong B/C rides welcome. Mike Daniels Leader, 651-690-0190 or 651-261-6516. (Web Ride)
5 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
5 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig at 120 und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or at the Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
5 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 38/30/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. NOTE: Hanson Boulevard is not accessible from US 10, nor is it expected to be open between Main Street/MN 242 and Bunker Lake Boulevard until November 2007. Plan your approach to the ride start using another route. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .
5 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic TCBC ride and hill training favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Rebecca Lawrence .
5 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and bike friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
5 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th & 12th Ave So. Richfield, MN. We will ride the West River Road - west on the Greenway and back. Info - go to www.biketnr.homestead.com. Erwin Brandon, 952-943-2538,biketnr@aol.com.
5 TUE 6:00 PM AB 30 mi. TUESDAY TONIC. The ride for whatever ails you. An invigorating ride in northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)
5 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. Hey, all you strong B-riders, are you out there? We need you!!! (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
5 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact Charles Breer at 651-699-2029 for info.
6 WED 10:15 AM C 20 mi. MEDICINE LAKE MEANDER. 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 to beginning of the Luce Line and then ride to a rest stop in Golden Valley at Dunn Bros Coffee/Davanni's. Our return will be along the west side of Medicine Lake. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper; Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, ; Cell @ Ride, .
6 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum@earthlink.net.
6 WED 5:30 PM A/B 38-42 mi. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind "The Route" bike shop in River Falls, WI. A regular weekly ride from River Falls. Primarily low-volume township and county roads. Beautiful Wisconsin scenery. We use several different routes over hill and dale during the month for variety. Steve O'Rourke, ,.
6 WED 6:00 PM B/C 30-35 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from The ALIVENESS PROJECT, 730 E 38th St. MPLS. We will ride to St. Paul to search out a few hills for character building and fun. If you like to have dinner before the ride, RSVP "THUNDER" and we will meet at the Aliveness Project at 5 PM. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.
6 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. June 13 will be an extra treat as we will try on that day only to meet up with Dave Gepner's group to ride together for a while. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.
6 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville (2233 Hamline Ave N). Park at the west end of the lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99 cent taco, for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!! Mary Derks, 651-335-6505, mderks@comcast.net.
6 WED 6:00 PM B 20-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Leave on this ever-evolving evening adventure as the last bell rings from the steeple of the Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each and every time. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking@Comcast.net
6 WED 6:15 PM B/BC 15/25 mi. JORDAN JOURNEY. Depart from waterfall parking lot in Lagoon Park, downtown Jordan. We'll explore rural Scott County by taking back roads from Jordan to neighboring towns such as Prior Lake, Belle Plaine, New Prague. Some routes have wide shoulders, all are somewhat hilly. We'll visit a local eatery afterwards. Please contact in advance. Tim Bischke, timbee205@yahoo.com; 952.492.2088; cell at ride 612.298.0851.
6 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low-traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break, bring your own treats, after ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, 612-554-1340.
7 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop (or end of the ride, if you're doing 20 miles), and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, , . Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.
7 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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. Self-sufficient B riders welcome.
Michael McNutt bikermichael@comcast.net, 651-208-3185.
7 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig located at 120/Century und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Augie Muller "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-7705065, or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
7 THU 10:00 AM C 20/30 mi. SCANDIA SCAMPER. Depart from New Scandia Community Center, 209th St N in Scandia, MN. From Twin Cities take Hwy I-35 to Hwy 97 (exit 129) and continue to Scandia. Take a right on Cty 3 to Cty 52 and a left on 209 St N to Community Center lot on right. We'll scamper on gently rolling (one long climb) paved roads and bike trails through Scandia and Marine-On-St. Croix, and have an en route rest stop and lunch after ride. Jack Uttermark, ; Herb Schultz, ; cell at ride; .
7 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Various leaders. Tony Wanschura, .
7 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, the Roseville Reservoir, and sometimes the Battle Creek Ravine. Julie Kosbab, .
7 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, ; Mike Beadles, ; Scott Larson, .
7 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. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html) Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
7 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. , . (Web Ride)
8 - 10 CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL WEEKEND. Three fun-filled days exploring the trail offerings and enjoying after-ride fun activities. See Upcoming Events Article.
8 - 10 MS BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC), 150 miles from Duluth to Blaine. Non-profit pledge ride. Contact 1-800-528-5296 or www.mssociety.org.
8 FRI 8:00 AM B 24 mi. WOLVES ON FRANKLIN. Depart from the Wolves Den just SE of E Franklin Av and 11th Ave S in Mpls. A nice lope over to Ramsey Hill in St. Paul & back. Breakfast at Maria's (Colombian cuisine) after. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.
8 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 31 mi. NORTH HENNEPIN CIRCLE. Depart from N. Hennepin Comm. Coll. (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brook. Pk.). Depart from N Hennepin Community Coll. (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). An easy ride on the roads and trails of Brook. Park and Brook. Center. We will follow trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the E Mississippi Corridor bike trail and E. River Rd, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek trail and return. Park on south side of west parking lot near ball fields. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65@hotmail.com.
8 FRI 10:00 AM C+ 36 mi. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL - OSAKIS TO GARFIELD. Meet at the trailhead in Osakis, MN. From Hwy I-94, take exit 114 (Hwy 127) to downtown Osakis. The trailhead is at the Osakis Information Center at Main St and Central Av. Parking one block north, then left by gazebo. First day will be to Garfield and return, with lunch in Garfield and after-ride activities / fun centered in and around Alexandria. Clareyse Nelson,; Deb Matchinsky, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
8 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. June 1 & 22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. June 8: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. June 15: Katie Angle, . June 29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
8 FRI 10:30 AM AB 36 mi. DAKOTA SIOUX. Depart from Mendota Plaza (Ziggy's). Mendota Plaza is on the SE corner of Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (just east of 35E)in Mendota Heights. Park in far NE corner of lot. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum@earthlink.net. (Web Ride)
8 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, . (Web Ride)
8 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty, Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. June 1, 15 and 29: Lee Thielman. June 8 and 22: Mark Gregory.
8 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY FUN NIGHT". Depart from Now Sports on Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice road/trail ride for families. So bring your burleys and your Trail-a-bikes. All age riders welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or 763-553-0644; Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert .
8 FRI 6:00 PM AB 25-35 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from West side of Langford Park Bldg, which is southwest of the intersection of Como and Raymond Avenues in St. Paul just W of the State Fairgrounds. You turn S on Scudder and then R to Langford or turn b/4 or after the railroad overpass on Raymond at Blake St & W to Langford Park. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it is easiest to get to St Anthony Park (SAP) from So Mpls in rush hour by taking Marshall Ave. (Lake St) East across the River and then turn north at the country club and proceed up Pelham to Myrtle & turn R and to Raymond Ave L (N) and to Blake & L to Langford Park. Coming from downtown Mpls, it is easiest to take 4th St to the U of M and exit the first R after the River by Coffman Student Union and then wind through the U of M, heading north until you can take a right at Kasota Ave & follow it over to Raymond Ave. and N (L) to Blake St and L (W) to Langford Park. We'll take a nice relaxing Friday route on some of our favorite roads around St Paul and Roseville -- River Road, Edgcombe Rd, Summit, Como, Victoria, N Owasso -- lube that chain and fly! Then we'll dine at Bascalli's on wood-fired, brick oven Italian delicasies. , . (Web Ride)
9 SAT 7:30 AM C 21 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is the Stone Arch Bridge with breakfast at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. Well worth getting out early for. Don Hopkins, , .
9 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 McDonald's). 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. Self-sufficient B/C riders most welcome. Cindy Hanson, .
9 SAT 8:30 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. 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.com. Dave Haerle, . (Web Ride)
9 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. (NOTE earlier time) Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
9 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 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. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, , .
9 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. ELM CREEK EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from west side of Holiday parking lot, 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin. From 694, take Hwy 252 north 3.4 mi, west on Hwy 610 for 3 mi, north on Zane Av for 1.6 mi. Zane becomes Douglas Dr., Holiday on right. A friendly set of Saturday morning rides (June 2, 9, 16, 23) exploring the mostly flat North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive about 9 AM to get your bike and self ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. Pre-ride gathering at 9:20. Bring at least one filled water bottle, spare tube, questions. Carolyn Caswell, ceCaswell@hotmail.com, 763-315-3687; Deb Matchinsky, ; Neil Millam, 763-862-3780.
9 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 55-75 mi. KNAPPING IN GLEN HILLS. Depart from Baldwin WI (Exit 19 on I-94) Park & Ride. We’ll wander along on the quiet country roads. There are some hills on this ride, but we aren’t looking for hills. Riders should be ready to travel 20-30 miles between rest stops on these beautiful rural roads. Scott Larson, 612-730-8371.
9 SAT 10:00 AM B 52 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north, thru White Bear Lake to Hwy 96 east (right) 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on right. A nice scenic ride around Hugo and Scandia, with rolling hills for character building and fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Kevin "WISC. KID" DePratter 715-472-4183, Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.
9 SAT 10:00 AM C+ 42 mi. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL - GARFIELD TO ASHBY. Meet at the trailhead in Garfield MN. From Hwy I-94 take exit 97 (Garfield Exit) onto Cty Rd 40 and continue about 4 miles to the stop sign. Go right on Hwy 82, and then left on State St (Hwy 12) about a block to the trailhead. The trailhead has a porta - toilet and a restaurant that is open until 2:00 PM. Our second day trek takes us to Ashby for our lunch stop and return. After-ride activities and fun centered in and around Alexandria. Clareyse Nelson,; Deb Matchinsky, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
9 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from Crosby Farm Park in Saint Paul, at bottom of Crosby Farm Road along Mississippi River. Entrance to park is where Mississippi River Blvd. becomes Shepard Road. Rise along the Mississippi River with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan, 651-633-6228, david_dugan@comcast.net.
9 SAT 10:30 AM B/C 24 mi. JORDAN JAUNT TO BELLE PLAINE. Depart from waterfall area, Lagoon Park, downtown Jordan. We'll ride from Jordan to Belle Plaine on paved country backroads (1/2 mi gravel; 1/2 mile busy shoulder). We can either lunch in Belle Plaine or when we return in Jordan. Expect a few hills and many long stretches of farm country--definitely not suburbia. timbee205@yahoo.com; 952.492.2088; 612.298.0851 cell at ride. Tim Bischke.
9 SAT 6:00 PM BC 20-25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Shoreview Community Center. A mapless ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview, Arden Hills, and little Canada.Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
10 SUN 5:30 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 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. Note: all June rides depart at 5:30 AM and the Ride Leader varies for each Sunday as follows: 6/3: Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/10: Lee Thielman 651-483-9650; 6/17: Richard Franco 651-246-3863; 6/24: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
10 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-62 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .
10 9:00 AM AB 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Due to a scheduling error, this ride will be combined with A RIDE IN THE CLOUDS, listed below, leaving at 9:30 AM. Riders are encouraged to do Jeff's route, but maps will be available for those who wish to do the WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL route.
Tony Wanschura, , .
10 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY. Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Av (on 80th, one block off Hwy 52). Come join us for a leisurely ride around northern Dakota County. Burley's and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear helmets. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, , Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, or .
10 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 54 or 66 mi. A RIDE IN THE CLOUDS. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and head east. At the light on Courtly, go left to Ojibway Dr, then right into the park. Scenic route through southern Washington County including Grey Cloud Island and a rest stop in Afton. Some hilly sections that appear to lead up into the clouds. A few new and improved roads added to last yearës route. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, .
10 SUN 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi. SWEET LORRAINE'S ON SUNDAY. Depart from Sweet Lorraine's American and Mexican Food, 2403 E. 38th St. (Corner of 24th Ave & 38th St So); come early for breakfast (opens at 8 a.m.) and/or stay for lunch after the ride. Please park on the street. Enjoy a leisurely, social Sunday morning ride. Kay Mitchell, ; Mike Daniels, 651-690-0190.
10 SUN 10:00 AM B 25-35 mi. SOUTHERN SUNDAY. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). (Note earlier start time.) Start your Sunday morning in the south and come enjoy a casual B ride. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.
10 SUN 10:00 AM C+ 30 mi. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL - ASHBY TO FERGUS FALLS. Meet at the trailhead in Ashby, MN. From Hwy I-94 take exit 77 (Hwy 78) north, then go left on Cty Rd 82 and then right on Cty Rd 10 to trail access. There is a city restaurant, and snacks are available at the service station. Day three takes us to Fergus Falls and back, with lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson,; Deb Matchinsky, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
10 SUN 12:00 PM B/C 18 mi. MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. Depart from French Regional Park-Plymouth. Two-lake double loop in Plymouth with Mt. Olivet variation. Rest stop at Parkers Lake. Meet at Visitors Center parking lot. Take Hwy 169, exit west on Rockford Road, left into park. Dave Rusinko 763-494-3955.
10 SUN 6:00 PM BC 20-25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Shoreview Community Center. A mapless ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview, Arden Hills, and little Canada.Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
11 MON 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. JUNE'S COW CAMPUS (NO BULL) MAPLESS RIDE. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We'll bike paved trails and bike route streets. Our en route lunch stop is at Black Bear Cafe at Como Pavilion. There will be cows to see and flowers to smell at the campus. Ambassador June Johnson; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3008; Herb Schultz, , .
11 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. A scenic ride past Owasso, Vadnais and Bald Eagle Lakes. Leader rides at 14 mph pace. Marina Lim, 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.
11 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-42 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota River Wildlife Center. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.
11 MON 6:00 PM B/C 30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av., St. Paul (PARK in lot across from the store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies, and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, , Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach, 651-341-3454, Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, 612-889-1361.
11 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (494 & Minnetonka Blvd). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann .
11 MON 6:00 PM B/C 22 mi. MELLOW MONDAY REVISITED. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917.
11 MON 6:00 PM AB 27/31 mi. STONE ARCHING. Depart from Lock & Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av then just past West River Rd down a short steep hill to the Lock & Dam parking lot. The ride uses East and West River Roads, Summit Av, and the High Bridge. No water or bathrooms at the start. Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562, charliec38@yahoo.com. (Web Ride)
11 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Leave Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House At Corner of 28th & 50th St in South Mpls. This ride is social B ride, and it may be Map or Mapless. Ride will explore Mpls & St. Paul. A few hills but mostly flat. Strong B/C rides welcome. Mike Daniels Leader, 651-690-0190 or 651-261-6516. (Web Ride)
12 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot @ Excelsior Blvd,one block east of Hwy 169. Fun ride with great dining stop at Tin Fish. All on paved trails. Herb Schultz, , Cell @ ride .
12 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
12 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig at 120 und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or at the Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
12 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 38/30/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. NOTE: Hanson Boulevard is not accessible from US 10, nor is it expected to be open between Main Street/MN 242 and Bunker Lake Boulevard until November 2007. Plan your approach to the ride start using another route. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .
12 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic TCBC ride and hill training favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Rebecca Lawrence .
12 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and bike friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
12 TUE 6:00 PM AB 30 mi. TUESDAY TONIC. The ride for whatever ails you. An invigorating ride in northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)
12 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. Hey, all you strong B-riders, are you out there? We need you!!! (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
12 TUE 6:00 PM B 28 mi. "U" & ME. Depart from Coffee Grounds 1579 Hamline Ave, Falcon Heights. http://www.thecoffeegrounds.net/map.php. This ride is bits-n-pieces of favorite routes through Como, Lilydale, Mendota, Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, West River Road and both campuses of the "U". Stay after the ride for ice cream, coffee and socializing. Please park in street, not in the lot. Susie Anderson 651-253-4307, ander058@umn.edu.
13 WED 10:15 AM C 25 mi. SOUTHWEST METRO RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From intersection Hwy 5/Eden Prairie Rd (Hwy 4) in Eden Prairie, go north one block to Wagner Way, turn right and then left into strip mall. Our trek is mostly on paved trails and roads through Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska, with return on LRT (crushed limestone). Our luncheon stop is in Chaska. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper; Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, ; Cell at ride, .
13 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum@earthlink.net.
13 WED 5:30 PM A/B 38-42 mi. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind "The Route" bike shop in River Falls, WI. A regular weekly ride from River Falls. Primarily low-volume township and county roads. Beautiful Wisconsin scenery. We use several different routes over hill and dale during the month for variety. Steve O'Rourke, ,.
13 WED 6:00 PM B/C 30-35 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from The ALIVENESS PROJECT, 730 E 38th St. MPLS. We will ride to St. Paul to search out a few hills for character building and fun. If you like to have dinner before the ride, RSVP "THUNDER" and we will meet at the Aliveness Project at 5 PM. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.
13 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. June 13 will be an extra treat as we will try on that day only to meet up with Dave Gepner's group to ride together for a while. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.
13 WED 6:00 PM B 34 mi. PEDALING WITH MR BIKEY. We’ll leave at the regular time from the familiar Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield heading to a rendezvous with a St Louis Park contingent for group ride over the new causeway at Lake Minnetonka’s Gray’s Bay Dam. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking@Comcast.net
13 WED 6:15 PM A/B 25-35 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12. Take Hwy 36 east past I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, and left into the school. Ride the scenic, winding roads of the area. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505, mderks@comcast.net.
13 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low-traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break, bring your own treats, after ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, 612-554-1340.
14 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop (or end of the ride, if you're doing 20 miles), and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, , . Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.
14 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
14 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig located at 120/Century und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Augie Muller "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-7705065, or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
14 THU 10:15 AM C 20 mi. SWEDE HOLLOW / LAKES ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Swede Hollow Trailhead parking lot @ 7th St & Payne Ave (St Paul). Trailhead lot has limited parking so adjacent street parking is viable alternative. We'll bike paved trails and some area streets exploring Lakes Gervais, Phalen, Swede Hollow (Bruce Vento) and Indian Mounds Park. En route rest stop and optional luncheon in the beautiful Swede Hollow Cafe gardens after ride. Gratifying sandwiches, soups, and outstanding house-made desserts menu. You will have a good appetite from a few hill encounters along the way. John Hoffmann, ; Herb Schultz, ; .
14 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Various leaders. Tony Wanschura, .
14 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, the Roseville Reservoir, and sometimes the Battle Creek Ravine. Julie Kosbab, .
14 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, ; Mike Beadles, ; Scott Larson, .
14 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. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html) Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
14 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. , . (Web Ride)
15 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 31 mi. NORTH HENNEPIN CIRCLE. Depart from N. Hennepin Comm. Coll. (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brook. Pk.). Depart from N Hennepin Community Coll. (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). An easy ride on the roads and trails of Brook. Park and Brook. Center. We will follow trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the E Mississippi Corridor bike trail and E. River Rd, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek trail and return. Park on south side of west parking lot near ball fields. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65@hotmail.com.
15 FRI 9:45 AM C 43 mi. SAKATAH - FARIBAULT TO ELYSIAN (DAY 1). Depart from Sakatah trailhead in Faribault,MN. From Hwy I-35,exit 59. Take Hwy 21 to new trailhead parking lot on right. We'll bike a somewhat bumpy paved trail to Elysian, have lunch and return. Optional after-ride activities (See Upcoming Events article). John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, ; Cell phone at ride; .
15 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 40 mi. CZECH TREK II. Depart from Lonsdale Ball Park on west side of town, just off Hwy 19. From I-35 south, take Lonsdale (19) exit west. We'll ride on paved country backroads west to Heidelberg, then circle into New Prague where we'll have lunch at the Fishtale Grill and return to Lonsdale. Somewhat hilly. timbee205@yahoo.com; call first 952.492.2088; cell at ride 612.298.0851 Tim Bischke.
15 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. June 1 & 22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. June 8: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. June 15: Katie Angle, . June 29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
15 FRI 1:00 PM A/B 33-40 mi. AN AFTERNOON 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. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com.
15 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, . (Web Ride)
15 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty, Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. June 1, 15 and 29: Lee Thielman. June 8 and 22: Mark Gregory.
15 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY FUN NIGHT". Depart from Now Sports on Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice road/trail ride for families. So bring your burleys and your Trail-a-bikes. All age riders welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or 763-553-0644; Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert .
15 FRI 6:00 PM AB 25-35 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from West side of Langford Park Bldg, which is southwest of the intersection of Como and Raymond Avenues in St. Paul just W of the State Fairgrounds. You turn S on Scudder and then R to Langford or turn b/4 or after the railroad overpass on Raymond at Blake St & W to Langford Park. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it is easiest to get to St Anthony Park (SAP) from So Mpls in rush hour by taking Marshall Ave. (Lake St) East across the River and then turn north at the country club and proceed up Pelham to Myrtle & turn R and to Raymond Ave L (N) and to Blake & L to Langford Park. Coming from downtown Mpls, it is easiest to take 4th St to the U of M and exit the first R after the River by Coffman Student Union and then wind through the U of M, heading north until you can take a right at Kasota Ave & follow it over to Raymond Ave. and N (L) to Blake St and L (W) to Langford Park. We'll take a nice relaxing Friday route on some of our favorite roads around St Paul and Roseville -- River Road, Edgcombe Rd, Summit, Como, Victoria, N Owasso -- lube that chain and fly! Then we'll dine at Bascalli's on wood-fired, brick oven Italian delicasies. , . (Web Ride)
16 SAT 7:15 AM A 18-20 each way mi. RIDE TO THE RIDE. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Group Mapless Ride to the "AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR" ride the route with the group and return home. We must leave on time and ride a fast pace to make it to the start of the ride. If you only want a 35-40 mile route you may ride out with the group and return on your own. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, rhuskamp@juno.com. (Web Ride)
16 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 McDonald's). 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. Self-sufficient B/C riders most welcome. Cindy Hanson, .
16 SAT 7:30 AM C 21 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. 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 0.7 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail, but worth the extra effort. Don Hopkins, , . (Web Ride)
16 SAT 8:30 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. 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.com. Dave Haerle, . (Web Ride)
16 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. (NOTE earlier time) Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
16 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 45 mi. CUSTARD RUN. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery in Minneapolis (3031 2nd Ave S - 35W to Lake St exit). A Castle family tradition borrowed for today only (hopefully, they won't notice we neglected to pay royalties...), this is a trail ride west to Adele's Custard in Excelsior and back. Trails west of Hopkins are crushed limestone, so please make sure your bike is a "rock" star (cross, hybrid, or comfort bikes good). Rob Mann and Laurie Holm, 612-363-6165; Paul Huntington, .
16 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl, .
16 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then US 25 south to US 29, then right on US 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, , .
16 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 to 25 mi. ELM CREEK EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from west side of Holiday parking lot, 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin. From 694, take Hwy 252 north 3.4 mi, west on Hwy 610 for 3 mi, north on Zane Av for 1.6 mi. Zane becomes Douglas Dr., Holiday on right. A friendly set of Saturday morning rides (June 2, 9, 16, 23) exploring the mostly flat North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive about 9 AM to get your bike and self ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. Pre-ride gathering at 9:20. Bring at least one filled water bottle, spare tube, questions. Carolyn Caswell, ceCaswell@hotmail.com, 763-315-3687; Deb Matchinsky, ; Neil Millam, 763-862-3780.
16 SAT 9:45 AM C 36 mi. SAKATAH ELYSIAN TO MANKATO (DAY 2). Depart from Elysian trailhead. From Hwy I-35 take Hwy 60 west to Elysian. Trailhead on right. We'll bike from Elysian to Mankato with rest/lunch stops en route and return. Optional after ride activities (See Upcoming Events article). John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, ; Cell phone at ride; .
16 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 50-60 mi. A 'BERRY' SWEET RIDE. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into the school.) Ride the scenic, winding back roads of Washington County en route to Scandia, then satisfy your sweet tooth with an afternoon stop at the Pine Tree Orchard for such delicacies as strawberry pie (a la mode, of course), strawberry muffins, or those strawberry-rhubarb rollovers which are to die for!!! Mary Derks, mderks@comast.net, 651-335-6505. (Web Ride)
16 SAT 6:00 PM BC 20-25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Shoreview Community Center. A mapless ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview, Arden Hills, and little Canada.Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
17 SUN 5:30 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 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. Note: all June rides depart at 5:30 AM and the Ride Leader varies for each Sunday as follows: 6/3: Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/10: Lee Thielman 651-483-9650; 6/17: Richard Franco 651-246-3863; 6/24: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
17 SUN 6:30 AM A About 25 mile each way mi. RIDE TO THE RIDE ON THE WEST SIDE. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Group Mapless Ride to the "ROLLING ON THE WEST SIDE" ride one of the routes with the group and return home. We must leave on time and ride a fast pace to make it to the start of the ride. If you only want a 50 mile route you may ride out with the group and return on your own. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, rhuskamp@juno.com. (Web Ride)
17 SUN 8:00 AM A/AB 65/41/30 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd). An excellent ride with lots of options in the western suburbs. Eric Feld 612-743-4097.
17 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-62 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .
17 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, , .
17 SUN 9:00 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Northfield High School just south of Northfield on 246/Division St. From I35 go E. on 19 across river to Division/246, turn right (south), H.S is on the right. At the age of 10, on his big red SCHWINN WASP, the rotund PUDDING BOY made his great lonely ride. This time you come too. See Valley Grove Church, most of Nerstrand, Kenyon's Blvd of Roses, Zumbrota's Covered Bridge, downtown Wanamingo, Sogn Valley, the Al Quie Post Office, and Malt-O-Meal Dam. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL. Bring some friends that ride your speed. Leader rides easy B pace. Beautiful rolling hill country. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot@aol.com.
17 SUN 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. RED JACKET AND SOUTH ROUTE TRAILS (DAY 3). Depart from West High School, Mankato. From Hwy 169 exit on River Front Dr (1st exit after crossing MN River from north) then left (east) to school lot on right. We'll have scenic paved trails with dams, hills, and curves on our way to Rapidan and Minneopa State Park. We will have a rest/food stop en route and return. Optional after ride dining. (See Upcoming Events article) John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, ; Cell phone at ride; .
17 SUN 10:00 AM B 25-35 mi. SOUTHERN SUNDAY. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). (Note earlier start time.) Start your Sunday morning in the south and come enjoy a casual B ride. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.
17 SUN 11:00 AM B 25-40 mi. TRAINING WHEELS - First in a series of train oriented bike rides - Meet at the park and ride lot in the NE quadrant of I-94 & Hwy. 95 on the MN side of the St Croix. We'll pedal across the river on the recently completed bikeway as we meander through beautiful Wisconsin on our way to visit the St Croix RR - nine acres of "one of the finest miniature railroads" in the country. David Gepner 612-861-1703, WentBiking@Comcast.net
17 SUN 1:00 PM BC 20-25 mi. " FATHERS BIKE DAY". Depart from Shoreview Community Center. Bring your DAD on a mapless ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview, Arden Hills, and little Canada.Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
17 SUN 1:30 PM C 30 mi. EXPLORE THE WILLARD MUNGER TRAIL SERIES. Depart from Finlayson. From I-35, take the MN-18 / MN-23 exit (EXIT 195), take MN-23 / MN-18 west to MN-18, north on MN-18, west on MN-18 to Finlayson and the trail parking area. A series of scenic, mostly flat rides to explore the Willard Munger Trail, designated as Minnesota's Millenium Trail for the year 2000. This ride will be from Finlayson to Sturgeon Lake and back, with an optional dinner in Finlayson after the ride. Arrive about 1 PM to get your bike and self ready. Pre-ride gathering at 1:20. If the weather is questionable, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 10:00 AM or contact ride leader. Bill Buse, bbuse@charter.net, 218-728-4909.
17 SUN 2:00 PM C 25 mi. SAMMY'S PIZZA RIDE. Depart from Sammy's Pizza. 9750 Schreiber Terr n. Just off the intersection of Zane ave and Oak Grove Pkwy, one block north of Hwy 610. A slow and social ride out to Elm Creek Park and back, mostly trails and some hills. Enjoy some good pizza after ride. Berway and Mary Swanstrom, 763-427-2909 or 763-232-2369.
17 SUN 4:00 PM B/C 33 mi. HOT DOGS 'N CUSTARD. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Ave. S. in SW Mpls. This dream ride (mine) on Dad's Day will feature a stop at Joey D's for Chicago-style 'dogs and then frozen custard at Liberty Frozen Custard. Fairly flat & scenic route along the Mississippi to St. Paul & back. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.
18 MON 9:30 AM C 25 mi. TOUR DE LAKE MINNETONKA. Depart from Minnetonka Community Center Parking Lot, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. @ Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, (.6 mi West of Hwy 494.) Park in rear lot by skating rink. We'll bike paved roads out and LRT (crushed Limestone) on return. Our lunch stop is Adele's (famous for frozen custard and old fashioned ice cream) in Excelsior. Route is especially scenic and we get to stop at flower gardens on our way. Ambassador: June Johnson; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3008; Herb Schultz, , Cell @ ride .
18 MON 10:30 AM B 29/37 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113.Park on Woodhill Dr. 29 mile route will have a rest stop at the Holiday gas station. 37 mile route has it's rest stop at the Pine Tree Orchard featuring strawberry treats. Which will you pick? Decide while you ride. The route splits at mile 15. Leader rides the 37 mile route. Marina Lim 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.
18 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-42 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Airport Hilton, across the road from the Minnesota River Wildlife Center. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left into Hilton parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.
18 MON 6:00 PM B/C 30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av., St. Paul (PARK in lot across from the store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies, and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, , Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach, 651-341-3454, Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, 612-889-1361.
18 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (494 & Minnetonka Blvd). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann .
18 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. MY OH MY MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from the rear parking lot of Sunrise Cyclery Bike Shop, 3031 2nd Av S, Minneapolis 55408, on the east side of 35W and south edge of Lake St. Sample the best scenery of Minneapolis via premier bicycle routes with many paved trails and some roads. Arrive early to check out the shop - water & restroom available. Route scout: Jamie McDonald. Laurie Holm and Rob Mann, 612-363-6165.
19 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
19 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig at 120 und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or at the Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
19 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 38/30/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. NOTE: Hanson Boulevard is not accessible from US 10, nor is it expected to be open between Main Street/MN 242 and Bunker Lake Boulevard until November 2007. Plan your approach to the ride start using another route. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .
19 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS AND FEARS. On June 19th only, the ride will start from the parking lot of the University of St. Thomas, on the corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues in St. Paul. Do not park in the Temple of Aaron parking lot. A classic TCBC ride and hill training favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Rebecca Lawrence .
19 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and bike friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
19 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #2. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th & 12th Ave So. Richfield, MN. We will ride to Minnehaha Falls via Ft. Snelling Park and back around Lake Nokomis. Info - go to biketnr.homestead.com. Erwin Brandon, 952-943-2538, biketnr@aol.com.
19 TUE 6:00 PM AB 30 mi. TUESDAY TONIC. The ride for whatever ails you. An invigorating ride in northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)
19 TUE 6:00 PM AB 25 to 35 mi. EXCELSIOR SAMPLER. Depart from the Excelsior City parking lot behind Jake O'Connors (200 Water Street, Excelsior 55331). First, sample one of several routes leaving from DT Excelsior. See the quaint towns and rolling hills of Victoria, Chaska, Chanhassen, Watertown, Wayzata, etc! Then sample the restaurants of Excelsior: Jake O'Connor's, Maynard's, Lick's Ice Cream shop and more! Deb Rodgers, 952-250-4670 and Rick Rodgers, 612-963-0108. (Web Ride)
19 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. Hey, all you strong B-riders, are you out there? We need you!!! (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
20 WED 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. CLARE'S POTLUCK, GARDEN LUNCH, AND RIDE. Depart from Clare's house - 5043 Nokomis Ave (park anywhere on the street). From Crosstown Hwy 62, take 34th Ave exit north to 51st Street, hang a left to Nokomis Ave, then right to open street parking. Clare's house is white stucco on east side of street. Dessert, drinks, and dishes will be provided. You will bring something for the main meal to drop off before ride. Clare's ride will be on East River Rd, Crosby Park onward to St Paul. Potluck will include a viewing of Clare's garden. Ambassador: Clare Fossum; 612-721-9258; Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, ; Cell @ Ride,.
20 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum@earthlink.net.
20 WED 5:30 PM A/B 38-42 mi. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind "The Route" bike shop in River Falls, WI. A regular weekly ride from River Falls. Primarily low-volume township and county roads. Beautiful Wisconsin scenery. We use several different routes over hill and dale during the month for variety. Steve O'Rourke, ,.
20 WED 6:00 PM B/C 30-35 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from The ALIVENESS PROJECT, 730 E 38th St. MPLS. We will ride to St. Paul to search out a few hills for character building and fun. If you like to have dinner before the ride, RSVP "THUNDER" and we will meet at the Aliveness Project at 5 PM. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.
20 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. June 13 will be an extra treat as we will try on that day only to meet up with Dave Gepner's group to ride together for a while. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.
20 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville (2233 Hamline Ave N). Park at the west end of the lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99 cent taco, for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!! Mary Derks, 651-335-6505, mderks@comcast.net.
20 WED 6:00 PM B 20-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Leave on this ever-evolving evening adventure as the last bell rings from the steeple of the Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each and every time. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking@Comcast.net
20 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low-traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break, bring your own treats, after ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, 612-554-1340.
20 - 24 GREAT RIVER ENERGY BICYCLE FESTIVAL in various locations. See separate article or check www.minnbikefestival.com.
21 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop (or end of the ride, if you're doing 20 miles), and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, , . Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.
21 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
21 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig located at 120/Century und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Augie Muller "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-7705065, or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
21 THU 10:15 AM C 20/25 mi. CRUISE TO BELLA CUCINA. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5/Eden Prairie Rd intersection, go north 1 block to Wagner Way, then turn right and next left into strip mall parking lot. Our cruise on the first day of summer is on a select Eden Prairie route with luncheon stop at Bella Cucina en route and then return. Herb Schultz, , Cell @ ride .
21 THU 4:30 PM A/B 62 mi. SUMMER SOLSTICE METRIC CENTURY. Depart from Ramsey County Beach on White Bear Lake. Take advantage of the longest daylight of the year to ride to Osceola and back in an evening. Arrive at Ramsey County Beach off Hwy. 96 on White Bear Lake by 4 PM; ride will depart promptly at 4:30 PM. Strong "B" riders welcomed; must be able to average 16 mph to finish before dark. All riders should bring a Vista-type light just in case. Pete Hawkins, 763-786-3792, pmh706@gmail.com.
21 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Various leaders. Tony Wanschura, .
21 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, the Roseville Reservoir, and sometimes the Battle Creek Ravine. Julie Kosbab, .
21 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, ; Mike Beadles, ; Scott Larson, .
21 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. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html) Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
21 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. , . (Web Ride)
22 FRI 7:00 AM B 23 mi. SUNRISE NORTH. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av S, Mpls (SE corner 35W & Lake St). Head north to Steamworks Coffee & Tea for waffles & java. Biffs & H2O at ride start uncertain. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.
22 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. AXEL'S OUT AND BACK. Depart from Axel's parking lot (across street from restaurant) @ 1315 Hwy S 13 in downtown Mendota. We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads out and back and return for optional luncheon at Axel's. Herb Schultz, , Cell @ ride .
22 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. June 1 & 22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. June 8: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. June 15: Katie Angle, . June 29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
22 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, . (Web Ride)
22 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty, Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. June 1, 15 and 29: Lee Thielman. June 8 and 22: Mark Gregory.
22 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY FUN NIGHT". Depart from Now Sports on Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice road/trail ride for families. So bring your burleys and your Trail-a-bikes. All age riders welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or 763-553-0644; Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert .
22 FRI 6:00 PM AB 25-35 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from West side of Langford Park Bldg, which is southwest of the intersection of Como and Raymond Avenues in St. Paul just W of the State Fairgrounds. You turn S on Scudder and then R to Langford or turn b/4 or after the railroad overpass on Raymond at Blake St & W to Langford Park. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it is easiest to get to St Anthony Park (SAP) from So Mpls in rush hour by taking Marshall Ave. (Lake St) East across the River and then turn north at the country club and proceed up Pelham to Myrtle & turn R and to Raymond Ave L (N) and to Blake & L to Langford Park. Coming from downtown Mpls, it is easiest to take 4th St to the U of M and exit the first R after the River by Coffman Student Union and then wind through the U of M, heading north until you can take a right at Kasota Ave & follow it over to Raymond Ave. and N (L) to Blake St and L (W) to Langford Park. We'll take a nice relaxing Friday route on some of our favorite roads around St Paul and Roseville -- River Road, Edgcombe Rd, Summit, Como, Victoria, N Owasso -- lube that chain and fly! Then we'll dine at Bascalli's on wood-fired, brick oven Italian delicasies. , . (Web Ride)
23 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 McDonald's). 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. Self-sufficient B/C riders most welcome. Cindy Hanson, .
23 SAT 7:30 AM C 19 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. 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. This is the shortest but hilliest of the Bike to Breakfast rides. Check your brakes before two long and steep downhills. Don Hopkins, , . (Web Ride)
23 SAT 8:00 AM (12, 20, 35 & 60 mi.) OUTREACH RIDE: JORDAN VALLEY BIKE TOUR Jordan, Minnesota. Registration 6:30AM to 8:00AM. Meet at 7:45AM for ride briefing for either the 35 or 60 mile route. Start Ride at 8:00 AM. Ride Coordinator: Tim Bischke 952-492-2088 or 612-298-0851. Ride Leaders: Tommy Irvin (60 mi route) irvint1@hotmail.com, 952-884-7464; Herb Schultz, herbsch1@juno.com , , Cell at ride:
23 SAT 8:00 AM 13/19/34/52/68 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: SUPERIOR VISTAS BIKE TOUR. Depart from Thompson's West End Park, Washburn, WI; Take I-35 north to Duluth, at exit 253A, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-2, stay on US-2 to SR-13, then turn LEFT (North) onto SR-13 to Washburn. In Washburn, turn RIGHT (South) onto 8th Ave W. See Outreach Ride Section for ride details. Also see http://www.superiorvistas.org for bike tour details. Bill Buse at bbuse@charter.net or 218-728-4909, Cell at ride 218-341-8219.
23 SAT 8:30 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. 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.com. Dave Haerle, . (Web Ride)
23 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. (NOTE earlier time) Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
23 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 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. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, , .
23 SAT 9:30 AM B 42 mi. BASS LAKE. Depart from Stillwater High School, on Hwy 5 just south of Hwy. 36. First half of this mostly-Wisconsin route is very hilly but scenic. Includes stops at Bass Lake Cheese Factory and Hudson. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917.
23 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 to 25 mi. ELM CREEK EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from west side of Holiday parking lot, 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin. From 694, take Hwy 252 north 3.4 mi, west on Hwy 610 for 3 mi, north on Zane Av for 1.6 mi. Zane becomes Douglas Dr., Holiday on right. A friendly set of Saturday morning rides (June 2, 9, 16, 23) exploring the mostly flat North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Arrive about 9 AM to get your bike and self ready, especially if you want to check your tire pressure, adjust a seat, or review shifting. Pre-ride gathering at 9:20. Bring at least one filled water bottle, spare tube, questions. Carolyn Caswell, ceCaswell@hotmail.com, 763-315-3687; Deb Matchinsky, ; Neil Millam, 763-862-3780.
23 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from Crosby Farm Park in Saint Paul, at bottom of Crosby Farm Road along Mississippi River. Entrance to park is where Mississippi River Blvd. becomes Shepard Road. Rise along the Mississippi River with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan, 651-633-6228, david_dugan@comcast.net.
23 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. DONE BY ONE. Depart from the west end of the Coldwell Banker Burnet parking lot, one block west of the junction of Lake Street and Excelsior Blvd. The lot is west of the office building at 3033 Excelsior Blvd. (South side of Excelsior.). The same great ride is back, but with a new starting point and some different routes! This is an easier B/C ride exploring Mpls and St. Paul roadways, parks, bikeways, and lakes, with an emphasis on bikeways! Stay after for light lunch or snack at any of the local restaurants. Tony Anthonisen, .
23 SAT 3:00 PM AB/B 60+ mi. LATE MUNCHY METRIC - HOPKINS EDITION. Depart from University of St. Thomas. Want the munchy metric experience but have things to do in the morning, then this is the ride for you. Our traditional munchy metric, with a dinner stop in Hopkins. There might be some extra loops for a nice A/B experience. Hugh Gitlin, 651-470-1694 hugh-at-rideboldly-dot-org, Julie Kosbab, 651-253-2493, . (Web Ride)
23 SAT JORDAN VALLEY BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC). 12, 20, 35, 60 mile routes. See ad in this issue.
24 SUN 5:30 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 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. Note: all June rides depart at 5:30 AM and the Ride Leader varies for each Sunday as follows: 6/3: Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 6/10: Lee Thielman 651-483-9650; 6/17: Richard Franco 651-246-3863; 6/24: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597.
24 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-62 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .
24 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, , .
24 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 27 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel and Jim Pittenger, , jbpittenger@landolakes.com.
24 SUN 10:00 AM B 25-35 mi. SOUTHERN SUNDAY. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). (Note earlier start time.) Start your Sunday morning in the south and come enjoy a casual B ride. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.
24 SUN 10:00 AM AB 39/28 mi. RIDE TO THE RACES. Depart from the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, 1/2 mile South of Hwy 36 on White Bear Ave. Join us in Stillwater to see the exciting "Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Race". We will be leaving in time to see the Women's Bike Race which starts at 12:00 noon. The Men's Bike Race starts at 2:00 PM. We will be taking a "long route" to Stillwater and then take a "short route" back. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com, Chuck Sunder, 612-285-1946. (Web Ride)
24 SUN 11:00 AM C 22 mi. COPPER BLEU FOOD AND WHINE RIDE. Depart from Copper Bleu restaurant in Lakeville. Take Cedar Av south through Eagan and Apple Valley to Dodd Blvd. Turn left on Dodd, then right to park in shopping center behind Copper Bleu. Weëll ride down Hwy 23 (Cedar Ave.) through Lakeville and return, a mostly flat route on wide shoulders or bike paths, then dine at Copper Bleu to discover why itës called the best south-of-the-river bistro. Don Picard, , . Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.
24 SUN 1:00 PM AB/B 45/34 mi. STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, on Hwy 12. From Hwy 36 just east of I-694, go north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into school. (Hwy 36 closed White Bear-Hwy120). Bring your appetite for strawberry rhubarb pie, shortcake, dipped strawberries, and other confections as we roll over favorite country roads and the Gateway Trail on route to a delicious summertime rest stop! Julie Kosbab, . (Web Ride)
25 MON 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. DICK'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Depart from East Medicine Lake Park parking lot. Take Hwy 169(from south) to Medicine Lake Rd exit, go west to Frontage Rd, (Kilmer Lane) left approximately half-mile to park parking lot on right (17th Ave N). We'll bike Dick's favorite ride and celebrate his birthday. Ambassador: Dick Heglund (Birthday Boy), 612-374-1693; Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, ; Cell @ Ride, .
25 MON 10:30 AM B 29/37 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. 29 mile route will have a rest stop at the Holiday gas station. 37 mile route has it's rest stop at the Pine Tree Orchard featuring strawberry treats. Which will you pick? Decide while you ride. The route splits at mile 15. Leader rides the 37 mile route. Marina Lim 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.
25 MON 1:00 PM AB 35 mi. OUT & ABOUT. Depart from the picnic area, just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell.. Enjoy a afternoon ride with your friends with a rest stop at the Historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
25 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-42 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Airport Hilton, across the road from the Minnesota River Wildlife Center. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left into Hilton parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.
25 MON 6:00 PM B/C 30 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av., St. Paul (PARK in lot across from the store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies, and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, , Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach, 651-341-3454, Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, 612-889-1361.
25 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (494 & Minnetonka Blvd). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann .
25 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. MY OH MY MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from the rear parking lot of Sunrise Cyclery Bike Shop, 3031 2nd Av S, Minneapolis 55408, on the east side of 35W and south edge of Lake St. Sample the best scenery of Minneapolis via premier bicycle routes with many paved trails and some roads. Arrive early to check out the shop - water & restroom available. Route scout: Jamie McDonald. Laurie Holm and Rob Mann, 612-363-6165.
26 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
26 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig at 120 und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or at the Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
26 TUE 10:15 AM C 26 mi. MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From intersection Hwy 5 / Eden Prairie Rd (Hwy 4), go north one block to Wagner Road, then right a block to strip mall (Erik's) on left. We bike to the Arboretum to view the gardens and enjoy a lunch break in the Cafeteria. We bike primarily on blacktopped trails through Chanhassen to the Aboretum and return via LRT (crushed stone) trail. Complimentary admission to Arboretum, by Ambassadors Duane and Diana Kasper. We return to Erik's by 3:00 PM. Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, ; .
26 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 38/30/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. NOTE: Hanson Boulevard is not accessible from US 10, nor is it expected to be open between Main Street/MN 242 and Bunker Lake Boulevard until November 2007. Plan your approach to the ride start using another route. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .
26 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic TCBC ride and hill training favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Rebecca Lawrence .
26 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and bike friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride: .
26 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. Hey, all you strong B-riders, are you out there? We need you!!! (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
26 TUE 6:00 PM B 28 mi. "U" & ME. Depart from Coffee Grounds 1579 Hamline Ave, Falcon Heights. http://www.thecoffeegrounds.net/map.php. This ride is bits-n-pieces of favorite routes through Como, Lilydale, Mendota, Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, West River Road and both campuses of the "U". Stay after the ride for ice cream, coffee and socializing. Please park in street, not in the lot. Susie Anderson 651-253-4307, ander058@umn.edu.
26 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th & 12th Ave So. Richfield, MN. We will ride Park Ave. and Portland bike lane, Minnehaha Parkway and back around Lake Nokomis. Info - go to www.biketnr.homestead.com. Erwin Brandon, 952-943-2538, biketnr@aol.com.
26 TUE 6:00 PM AB 30 mi. TUESDAY TONIC. The ride for whatever ails you. An invigorating ride in northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)
26 TUE 6:00 PM AB 25 to 35 mi. EXCELSIOR SAMPLER. Depart from the Excelsior City parking lot behind Jake O'Connors (200 Water Street, Excelsior 55331). First, sample one of several routes leaving from DT Excelsior. See the quaint towns and rolling hills of Victoria, Chaska, Chanhassen, Watertown, Wayzata, etc! Then sample the restaurants of Excelsior: Jake O'Connor's, Maynard's, Lick's Ice Cream shop and more! Deb Rodgers, 952-250-4670 and Rick Rodgers, 612-963-0108. (Web Ride)
27 WED 10:15 AM C 20/25 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot @ Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll take varied scenic paved trails on our quest. Herb Schultz, , Cell @ ride .
27 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum@earthlink.net.
27 WED 5:30 PM A/B 38-42 mi. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind "The Route" bike shop in River Falls, WI. A regular weekly ride from River Falls. Primarily low-volume township and county roads. Beautiful Wisconsin scenery. We use several different routes over hill and dale during the month for variety. Steve O'Rourke, ,.
27 WED 6:00 PM B/C 30-35 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from The ALIVENESS PROJECT, 730 E 38th St. MPLS. We will ride to St. Paul to search out a few hills for character building and fun. If you like to have dinner before the ride, RSVP "THUNDER" and we will meet at the Aliveness Project at 5 PM. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.
27 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. June 13 will be an extra treat as we will try on that day only to meet up with Dave Gepner's group to ride together for a while. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.
27 WED 6:00 PM B 28/36 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). A scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505.
27 WED 6:00 PM B 20-35 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Leave on this ever-evolving evening adventure as the last bell rings from the steeple of the Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each and every time. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking@Comcast.net
27 WED 6:15 PM B/BC 15/25 mi. JORDAN JOURNEY. Depart from waterfall parking lot in Lagoon Park, downtown Jordan. We'll explore rural Scott County by taking back roads from Jordan to neighboring towns such as Prior Lake, Belle Plaine, New Prague. Some routes have wide shoulders, all are somewhat hilly. We'll visit a local eatery afterwards. Please contact in advance. Tim Bischke, timbee205@yahoo.com; 952.492.2088; cell at ride 612.298.0851.
27 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low-traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break, bring your own treats, after ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, 612-554-1340.
28 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop (or end of the ride, if you're doing 20 miles), and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, , . Mobile phone at ride: 612-396-3884.
28 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .
28 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. THE GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK/Burger Konig located at 120/Century und Hwy 36. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Note: Hwy 36 is totally under construction from White Bear Av. to 120/Century Av. Augie Muller "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-7705065, or Jack "Jumping Jack Flash" Uttermark .
28 THU 10:00 AM C 40 mi. CREAMERY ADVENTURE. Day 1. Paved trail, trail pass required: $3 daily, $15 annual. Start from Hoffmann's house. Ride to Downsville, WI. Water and rest stops along the way. Directions to Hoffmann's: I-94 to Eau Claire, exit 59 east on 312 for 6 miles, left on Starr (second exit after crossing river). Go 1/2 mile on Starr to Eddy Lane (4-way stop). Left 1 mile on Eddy Lane to Hartwood Drive, right to 3029 Hartwood Drive. Overnight luggage, including swimsuit, will be sagged to Creamery. Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann,
28 THU 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Various leaders. Tony Wanschura, .
28 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, the Roseville Reservoir, and sometimes the Battle Creek Ravine. Julie Kosbab, .
28 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A long-time western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, ; Mike Beadles, ; Scott Larson, .
28 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. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
28 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. , . (Web Ride)
29 FRI 9:00 AM C 26 mi. CREAMERY ADVENTURE DAY 2. Leave from Creamery in Downsville. Ride 7 mi to trailhead in Menomonie, float Red Cedar River 3 miles, and be sagged back to trailhead. Charge about $8. Additional miles available. Ride back to Creamery for relaxing evening in Jacuzzi or in large lounge. Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, .
29 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. June 1 & 22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. June 8: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. June 15: Katie Angle, . June 29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
29 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, . (Web Ride)
29 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty, Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. June 1, 15 and 29: Lee Thielman. June 8 and 22: Mark Gregory.
29 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY FUN NIGHT". Depart from Now Sports on Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice road/trail ride for families. So bring your burleys and your Trail-a-bikes. All age riders welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or 763-553-0644; Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert .
29 FRI 6:00 PM AB 25-35 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from West side of Langford Park Bldg, which is southwest of the intersection of Como and Raymond Avenues in St. Paul just W of the State Fairgrounds. You turn S on Scudder and then R to Langford or turn b/4 or after the railroad overpass on Raymond at Blake St & W to Langford Park. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it is easiest to get to St Anthony Park (SAP) from So Mpls in rush hour by taking Marshall Ave. (Lake St) East across the River and then turn north at the country club and proceed up Pelham to Myrtle & turn R and to Raymond Ave L (N) and to Blake & L to Langford Park. Coming from downtown Mpls, it is easiest to take 4th St to the U of M and exit the first R after the River by Coffman Student Union and then wind through the U of M, heading north until you can take a right at Kasota Ave & follow it over to Raymond Ave. and N (L) to Blake St and L (W) to Langford Park. We'll take a nice relaxing Friday route on some of our favorite roads around St Paul and Roseville -- River Road, Edgcombe Rd, Summit, Como, Victoria, N Owasso -- lube that chain and fly! Then we'll dine at Bascalli's on wood-fired, brick oven Italian delicasies. , . (Web Ride)
30 SAT 5:00 AM AA 202 mi. PAUL BUNYAN DOUBLE CENTURY. This is an AA ride of 202 miles from Anoka to Mille Lacs Lake, around it, and back again. We'll meet at Anoka Senior High School, 3939 7th Ave (County Road 7) from 4:30 to 4:45 AM. We'll begin the ride en masse at about 5 AM. The high school is about 1.5 miles north of Hwy. 10 on County 7.
30 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 McDonald's). 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. Self-sufficient B/C riders most welcome. Cindy Hanson, .
30 SAT 7:30 AM C 22 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. The ride will feature 4 named trails (11 miles) and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennet. The one big hill goes down. Well worth getting out early for. Don Hopkins, , . (Web Ride)
30 SAT 8:00 AM C 63/128 mi. THE 7TH ANNUAL MINI PAUL BUNYAN RIDE. Depart from Malmo (Conoco Station/Market) - Northeastern corner of 18 und Hwy 47. An A/B distant ride with a big C pace. Your choice single or double loop around the big pond of Mille Lacs Lake. This route is flatter than a proverbial pancake und we'll have all day to ride around it. We'll have 2 stops - Wahkon und Garrison-cafe Spotlight Svoboda. If the weather is good und cooperates with us und I get enough riders, it'll be a go. Do call to confirm that you are coming. Any questions? Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# ,orPaul"Thunder"Huntington, .
30 SAT 8:30 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. Dave Haerle, . (Web Ride)
30 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. (NOTE earlier time) Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Your leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters .
30 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl, .
30 SAT 9:00 AM C 40 mi. CREAMERY ADVENTURE DAY 3. Leave from Creamery in Downsville. Ride trails back to Eau Claire. Baggage will be sagged. See June 28 and 29 and Upcoming Events for further details.
30 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 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. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, , .
30 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 54 or 67 mi. A RIDE IN THE CLOUDS. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and head east. At the light on Courtly, go SE (left) to Ojibway Drive, then right into the park. (Note: If a park event fills the lot, park at the High School which is one block west of the park on Woodlane). Scenic route through southern Washington County including Grey Cloud Island, Cottage Grove Ravine Park and a rest stop in Afton. Some hilly sections that appear to lead up into the clouds. Jeff Johnson, Patt Seleen .
30 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. DONE BY ONE. Depart from the west end of the Coldwell Banker Burnet parking lot, one block west of the junction of Lake Street and Excelsior Blvd. The lot is west of the office building at 3033 Excelsior Blvd. (South side of Excelsior.). The same great ride is back, but with a new starting point and some different routes! This is an easier B/C ride exploring Mpls and St. Paul roadways, parks, bikeways, and lakes, with an emphasis on bikeways! Stay after for light lunch or snack at any of the local restaurants. Tony Anthonisen, .
30 SAT 4:00 PM C 10-15 mi. GLOBAL CRUISE. Depart from parking lot between For Pet's Sake and Embers at 4750 Hiawatha Ave (in strip mall on east side of Hiawatha just south of 46th St). A family-friendly cruiser ride to the first annual Global Bike Fest at the Midtown Global Market. Event details at http://www.globalbikedays.org/. Come enjoy the bike-centric events and great ethnic food after doing your monster miles in the morning. Please bring a bike lock (we will be parking in the provided Bike Corrals). Spandex optional. If we're too slow, your bike isn't heavy enough. Laurie Holm and Rob Mann. (Web Ride)
30 SAT DAN ULWELLING 25-Mile Bike Race (non-TCBC). Part of Austin’s “SpamTown USA Freedom Fest.” Begins at Hormel Nature Center (exit 180B off I-90). For info see www.rydjor.com or call 507-437-4561.
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