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JUNE 20101 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-72 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms are avilable at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 1 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, 927 E Lake St. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at the Cottagewood Store. Lunch option after ride at D'amico's. Lois Carlson . 1 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 1 TUE 4:30 PM B/C 28/38 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL B/C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. NOTE: Time change - 16:30/4:30PM. This ride features the Gateway Trail, It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail.(just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller . 1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 1 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker and/or Greg Anderson . 1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (5/25 Joe Hays ) 1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Start from Elk River Woodland Trails Park parking lot 2.7 miles north from the intersection of US 10 and Proctor Ave/Sherburne County Road 1. Each week we will choose from many different routes. Low traffic scenic country roads. Few stop signs or stop lights. Some roads newly paved and some with wide shoulders. All the routes are are on MapMyRide-dot-com named Elk River Ramble 1, 2, 3 etc. Les Miner , Arlen Scherber . 1 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 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. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, . 1 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #5. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th Ave). We will ride 12th Avenue to Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha path through Minnehaha park, cross Mendota Bridge to Mendota and back by Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 1 TUE 6:00 PM C 12-15 mi. Eden Prairie. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop 952-932-9259 16570 Main St at Hwy 5 – 1 block west of CR 4 (Eden Prairie Rd). New leader, new routes forming… Looking for a group to ride with to learn group riding? This will be an easy going ride for new riders or recovery ride for with more experience. I will be exploring different routes in and around Eden Prairie with the anticipation of building speed and distance over the summer. Barb Maki cell - 612-385-3226. 1 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 41/36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***A new 41 mile option for the faster riders has been added for June and possibly July. This old classic offers a flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (This is optional of course- you may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 1 TUE 7:00 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 2 WED 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride east from Little Canada to the St. Croix River at Stillwater. After a rest stop for coffee and pastries at the Daily Grind in Stillwater there will be a climb up to Pine Point for another rest. From there it's down the Gateway and County Road C back to the Press Gym. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb out of Stillwater to Pine Point. Don Hopkins, , . 2 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and no one left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom , Burway Swanstrom , Phillip Lawson ,. 2 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but leader varies each week. If any questions, contact leader for that week. Note start location. No water at start. If weather threatens, check with leader (this week only) at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If the ride is canceled, there will be a message to that effect on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged, and shortcuts always available. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 2 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, . 2 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner . 2 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, . 2 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks . 2 WED 6:00 PM C 20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (in Minneapolis). Depart from Webster School parking lot, 601 Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and get together after the ride to eat. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson , Deb Fellows . 2 WED 6:00 PM A 30+mi Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop on the Greenway Park on 10th or 11th Ave South and 29th Street Take the Trail to the Bike Center. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 3 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77mi Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to the end of the Hay Creek, then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the option 20-mile extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 3 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Hwy 96, St Paul 55126 at Lexington meet by the main sign: Shoreview Village Mall. A very pleasant ride passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth road surfaces with low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. Loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes Rice Creek area, and Centerville ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. The shortcut riders usually end at 12:30 and the long route riders at 12:45. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 3 THU 10:00 AM B/C 29-32 mi. Wayzata to St Boni, Out & Back. Depart from Dakota Regional Trail Parking Lot. We will ride part way on the Dakota Regional Trail. Then on the rolling hills of Minnetrista & St Boni for a lunch stop at Mackenthun's. Directions to Parking: Take Lake St. thru Wayzata, L on Grove/Barry Ave, Cross RR tracks, park on the Right Joe Dupont H:952-934-2087 cell:952-334-4257 email: jdupont50-at-aol-dot-com. 3 THU 10:00 AM B/C 25 mi. Thursday's Ride to Eden Prairie. Depart from Meet at Lake Cornelia Pool Park in Edina-at intersection of Valley View Rd. and W. 66th St. We will have a scenic ride from Edina to Eden Prairie and environs via Shady Oak Rd. Rest stops at Bryant Lake Regional Park and Round Lake. Pack a snack or lunch to eat at the park. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com Ed Hassler. 3 THU 10:00 AM B 30 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 3 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 35 mi. Thursday ride from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. The ride features various routes on the Anoka sand plan or along the river. ***Self sufficient B riders welcome Paul Waxon (763) 286-3146 pwaxon-at-gmail-dot-com 6/3 and 6/10, Glenn Okan (612)618-1376 gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net 6/17 and 6/24. 3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 3 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 across the street from Panera's in large lot. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters . 3 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul and Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage varies from week-to-week. Check Rides and Trips Message Board day of ride for exact mileage. The Coffee Grounds offers fine snacks and beverages. Visit their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. and a map. Jeff Ramberg, . 4 FRI CAMBA FESTIVAL OF THE TRAILS. Depart from Hayward, Seeley, and Cable, WI. NON-TCBC - MOUNTAIN BIKE weekend of fun for riders of all levels with activities for the whole family on the beautiful CAMBA single track trails in NW Wisconsin. Tour de Trails – Tour five single track trails in Hayward, Cable and Namakagon; Twi-Night de Trails – A guided single track night ride; Taste de Trails – a casual ride on singletrack trails with stops at stations where local restaurants will be sampling their specialty foods. Test de Trails - A fun trials course will test your riding skill as you maneuver around various obstacles along a short looped course for both adults and youth; Technique de Trails – Riding skills will be taught to both adults and youth. Other sessions will include: Introduction to Geocaching, Trailside Bicycle Repairs and Sustainable Trail Construction; Toast de Trails – Social events and activities including: Meet & Greet, Mountain Bike Video Festival, and a Grill-out during the final swag-fest closing activities. FEES: Individual: $75.00, Children: $25.00, Family: $175 for up to 4 (children 17 and under). TCBC SPONSOR- www.cambatrails-dot-org. 4 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Hopkins Depot to Tin Fish at Lake Calhoun. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. We will bike to Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet and then have lunch/break at Tin Fish and return via Lake of Isles back to Hopkins Depot. Duane and Diana Kasper . 4 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller and various other leaders each week. 4 FRI 10:30 AM B 36 mi. Lake Minnetonka LRT (Victoria to Hopkins). Depart from Lowry Nature Center (pkg lot), Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Take Hwy 5 or 7 west to CR 11 then east into park. From Carver Park we'll ride a few miles on paved trails to the LRT (crushed limestone) past Lake Minnetona then into Excelsior then into Hopkins; several lunch/rest stop possibilities along the way. Tim Bischke 952.492.2088 612.298.0851 cell timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 4 FRI 1:30 PM B/C 31-51 mi. Biking in Brainerd on Paul Bunyan Trail. Depart from Paul Bunyan Trailhead in Nisswa by the Dairy Queen. About 6 blocks from Good Ol' Days Resort. Join us for a ride North on the Paul Bunyan Trail. We will bike to Peqout Lakes and beyond. We will go out and back on the trail. Kathy Mulier, kmulier-at-comcast-dot-net Co-leaders Ed Hassler 612-990-9861, Loren Schomaker. 4 FRI 1:30 PM B B 35-45; A/B 40-50 mi. Biking in Brainerd I. Depart from the Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa, just south of Nisswa by the Dairy Queen (NOT the parking lot by the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce building). This is about 6 blocks south of Good Ol’ Days Resort. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we ride past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail! Now THAT’S no tall tale! MANDATORY rest stop at the A&W for root beer floats. For additional information, including directions to the ride start, go to www.biketcbc-dot-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), Bonnie Shoebottom (651-492-7248) and others. 4 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, . Jon Koser, 4/23, cell. 4 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd.,Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 6/4; Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson 6/11; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/18; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/25. Mark Gregory . 5 SAT 6, 25, 45, or 62 mi. Tour de Cure. Depart from Minnehaha Falls Park, Minneapolis. NON-TCBC - The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on! See web site at www.diabetes-dot-org/tour for more information or to register/volunteer. Registration Fee: $15 + minimum pledge of $150 TCBC SPONSOR - Contact Janeece: joatman-at-diabetes-dot-org or call 1-888-DIABETES x 6784. 5 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 5 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 5 SAT 7:30 AM 35 & 70 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Tour of Lakes (Brainerd). Depart from Crosby High School, 711 Poplar Street, Crosby, MN 56441. A beautiful ride through the Brainerd Lakes area sponsored by the Paul Bunyan Cyclists. Known for their delicious and frequent rest stops---let's just say you won't be hungry after the ride! See Outreach Ride section of the web site for more information. Registration deadline is MAY 1. NO TCBC INSURANCE. Mary Derks (651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371), Bonnie Shoebottom (651-493-7248) and others. 5 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/32 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and stop for breakfast at Keys Cafe in the Foshay Tower. Return will be on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 32-mile ride. Don Hopkins, , . 5 SAT 8:00 AM B 40 mi. St. Paul Farmer's Market Ride (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue. We'll cruise the streets and trails of Saint Paul, stopping at the St. Paul Farmer's Market before heading back to the start. Bring a lock and something to carry the goodies you buy. (A backpack, rack trunk, and/or panniers should work just fine.) Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn-dot-edu, 651-731-3875; Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com. 5 SAT 8:30 AM A 55 mi. Afton-Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 & Lake. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 5 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 60-70 mi. ALS Re-Do Ride. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, Matomedi, Minnesota. This ride uses the map from the ALS ride of Sunday, May 8 for those who didn't get the chance to do the ride. Several left turns at the start of the ride so we will be careful and ride the first few miles together. Longer option to Osceola. C store on 12 before ride start, I don't think you can plan on bathrooms at the ride start. Also first rest stop is about 30 miles in, so plan accordingly. Rebecca Lawrence 612 481-4145. 5 SAT 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott-Saturday edition (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must provide advance notice so I can locate next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you finish. There is a petrol station as you enter WI. Ignore their pointing and laughter as the hot flush of shame washes over you. Scott Weinberg: scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 5 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "BREAKFAST BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest 534 Selby Av St. Paul. A "MAPLESS" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30) Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. 5 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ease into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave N. and Douglas Dr in Champlin. For directions, see related May article. Welcome all newer riders and people who like a relaxed social ride! We will be exploring the mostly-flat North Hennepin Trail Corridor between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Over 3 Saturday morning rides (June 5, 12, 19), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 20 to 25 miles while having fun! Come to one ride, several, or all. Optional lunch at next-door 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 5 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters , Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 5 SAT 10:15 AM C 24 mi. Get To Know Eden Prairie. Depart from Erik's parking lot in Eden Prairie, 16570 Main Street. Erik's new location is off Hwy 5 at Carnelian Lane, one block west of County Road 4. Take frontage road (Main Street). We will bike on black-topped trails through Eden Prairie with a lunch/break overlooking Purgatory Creek Park. Duane and Diana Kasper . . 5 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 6 SUN 300 mi. WISPRIDE (Wisconsin State Parks Ride). Depart from Prairie du Chien, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE: We offer you six days of biking in some of the most scenic areas of Wisconsin. We have also worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Parks, to secure camping accommodations in five of the “gems” in the crown of our award winning state parks system. Cost $400-$440. TCBC SPONSOR - Shuttleguy Tours: Rick at (608)-341-6089 or email to info-at-shuttleguy-dot-com. 6 SUN 5:30 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Peter Fischer 651-633-5584. 6 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Peter Fischer 651-633-5584. 6 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 6 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 6 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34/45 mi. Washington County Whirl. Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive Woodbury, MN 55125. Exit 494 at Lake, east on Lake, east on Courtly, south on Ojibway Drive. A scenic rural route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This route offers winding, wooded roads, wide vistas, and beautiful views of the St Croix River, with some big hills. Steve Scholl, srs428-at-msn-dot-com, 651-341-0597 (cell), 651-699-1203 (home). 6 SUN 9:30 AM B B 35-45, A/B 45-60 mi. Biking in Brainerd II. Depart from The Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa, just south of Nisswa by the Dairy Queen (NOT the parking lot by the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce building). This is about 6 blocks south of Good Ol’ Days Resort. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we ride past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail! Now THAT’S no tall tale! For additional information, including directions to the ride start, go to www.biketcbc-dot-org and click on "Overnight Trips", then "Tour of Lakes". Contact ride leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Mary Derks (651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371), Bonnie Shoebottom (651-493-7248) and others. 6 SUN 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Spend the warm Sunday morning with your biking buddies as we traverse the beautiful MidTown Greenway, Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake Trails out to Hopkins and back at a leisurely pace as we ease into summer riding. This is a wonderful time of year as the flowers bloom and weather warms. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 6 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 45-55 mi. Biking in Brainerd on Paul Bunyan Trail II. Depart from Hackensack,MN in parking lot near statue of Lucette, Paul Bunyan's Sweatheart. About 2 blocks west on Lake Avenue off of HWY 371. Hackensack is about 1 hour north of Nisswa. Ride the Paul Bunyan & Heartland trails from Hackensack to Walker MN through the Chippewa National Forest. Expect scenic views, rolling hills and exciting curves. Come enjoy a challenging spin through the beautiful pine forest. We will eat lunch in Walker and then return to Hackensack on the wonderful trail. Kathy Mulier, kmulier-at-comcast-dot-net Co-leaders Ed Hassler 612-990-9861, Loren Schomaker. 6 SUN 12:30 PM B/C 17-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ,; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; Berway Swanstrom , and John Ford 763-566-0908. 6 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 25 mi. The Yellow Submarine Ride. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The name of this ride is suggested by its shape on the map. Goto: http://app4.websitetonight-dot-com/projects/1/2/8/4/1284789/uploads/Yellow_Submarine.pdf to see for yourself. This is a classic inner city ride featuring such well-known lanes and trails in St. Paul and Minneapolis as Summit Ave, River Rd, the Greenway and the Transit Way. We will also pass well-known landmarks like the state capital, the St. Paul Cathedral and the U of M campus. The rest stop will be at the unique and tasty Birchwood Cafe located just off the Greenway in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis. Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com 6 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27-30 mi. Down the River and Back Up. Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 6 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Sliver Lake Rd. Just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd D.) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberug , others. 7 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the July issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 7 MON 9:30 AM C app 28 mi. Mendota to Minneapolis. Depart from Big Rivers West trailhead (airport overlook), Mendota Heights. An easy, flat, all-trail ride. Big Rivers West Trailhead is off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights, MN. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail to Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Harriet), follow the Greenway east (with a rest stop at Freewheel's Midtown location) to West River Road, then follow the new path back to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the Big Rivers trailhead. Don Picard, 612-840-2534, donbike-at-me-dot-com Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com. 7 MON 10:00 AM C 24 mi. French Park (Plymouth) to Parkers Lake. Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth. From Hwy I-494 take Cty Rd 9 East for .7 miles to the entrance to park (no admission fee). Follow signs to Visitor Center parking lot. We will be biking on paved regional trail from French Park to Parker’s Lake and surrounding neighborhoods on paved bike lanes and then ride to a lunch/rest stop in Golden Valley. Our return will be along the West side of Medicine Lake. Duane and Diana Kasper . . 7 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. THE BRIDGES OF RICE CREEK. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route crosses Rice Creek 8 times (count'em). We will ride up Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins , . 7 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Mondays Medicine. Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka (corner Excelsior and Williston). Get a spoonful of medicine on a nice Monday recovery ride in the Western Suburbs. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome. Tony Abelson , Michael McNutt . 7 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route alternating with a new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Charles Breer , 6/7; Pete Hawkins , 6/14; Mark Gregory , 6/21; Kate Kovar , 6/28. 7 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace(16-17 mph avg). Note: Massive construction at the Plaza this year may necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen: 651-552-9131. 7 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 7 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom . 7 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies weekly and it maybe map or mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels , Kay Mitchell , Dave Swaab . 7 MON 6:30 PM C 12-15 mi. New Member Ride. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot, southeast corner of Logan Street and 50th Street (southwest Minneapolis). Enter lot from Logan Street south of 50th Street. This is a ride for new Club members who have not riden extensively or who have not participated in group rides and who would also like to meet other new members. There will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding pointers. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487. 8 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-72 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms are avilable at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 8 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meadenering Trails from Medicine Lake. Depart from LaTuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55. From Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 west 1 mile to South Shore Drive, turn R unto the frontage Rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of LaTuff's parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson . 8 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (5/25 Joe Hays ) 8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Start from Elk River Woodland Trails Park parking lot 2.7 miles north from the intersection of US 10 and Proctor Ave/Sherburne County Road 1. Each week we will choose from many different routes. Low traffic scenic country roads. Few stop signs or stop lights. Some roads newly paved and some with wide shoulders. All the routes are are on MapMyRide-dot-com named Elk River Ramble 1, 2, 3 etc. Les Miner , Arlen Scherber . 8 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker and/or Greg Anderson . 8 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 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. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, . 8 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #6. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th Ave). We will ride Portland Avenue to Minnehaha Parkway bike path around Lake Harriet and back to Lake Nokomis and Cedar Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 8 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 15-20 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from From US 10 turn north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne County 1 about 2.7 miles. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off Sherburne County 1 near the Elk River Country Club. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few traffic lights or stop signs. Flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. In event of bad weather the ride willl be canceled. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 day of ride cell 612-710-1830 Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. 8 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 41/36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***A new 41 mile option for the faster riders has been added for June and possibly July. This old classic offers a flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (This is optional of course- you may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 9 WED 9:45 AM C 30 mi. Hopkins Depot to Sea Salt at Minnehaha Falls. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse parking lot located at Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. We will bike Hutchinson Spur and Greenway Trails to Minnehaha Falls with a lunch/break at Sea Salt. We will return on the Minnehaha Creek and Greenway Trails. Duane and Diana Kasper . . 9 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and no one left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom , Burway Swanstrom , Phillip Lawson ,. 9 WED 10:30 AM C 28 - 30mi FGH. Depart from Grand Performance Bicycle Shop, 1938 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Grand Performance is located one block off Summit near Prior Ave S. This mapless mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway. PLEASE DO NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF GRAND PERFORMANCE. PLEASE PARK ON PRIOR OR LINCOLN. This is not a lunch ride, so you may wish to bring a snack. If you have weather concerns, please call the leader at 952-456-9260 before coming to start to see if ride has been canceled. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 9 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes! Note start location. No water at start. Leader chooses the route. If weather threatens, check with leader at 763-208-3595 before coming to start. If the ride is canceled, there will be a message to that effect on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Katie Angle, 763-208-3595, katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net. 9 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, . 9 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner . 9 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, . 9 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Restrooms may not be available at the start location. Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 9 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. Depart from Sweet Taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave N Crystal, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. We will be eating dinner after the ride at Sweet Taste of Italy. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 9 WED 6:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. I have some new routes to try out on some challenging urban and suburban roads. While this mid-week ride is not designed to make you sore, most heart-rates will see some elevation. Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 9 WED 6:00 PM C 20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (in Minneapolis). Depart from Webster School parking lot, 601 Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and get together after the ride to eat. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson , Deb Fellows . 9 WED 6:00 PM A 30+mi Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop on the Greenway Park on 10th or 11th Ave South and 29th Street Take the Trail to the Bike Center. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 10 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77mi Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to the end of the Hay Creek, then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the option 20-mile extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 10 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Hwy 96, St Paul 55126 at Lexington meet by the main sign: Shoreview Village Mall. A very pleasant ride passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth road surfaces with low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. Loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes Rice Creek area, and Centerville ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. The shortcut riders usually end at 12:30 and the long route riders at 12:45. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 10 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Thursday's Ride to Medicine Lake. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church - parking lot on corner of Knox and W. 50th St. Mpls. Scenic ride out to Medicine Lake via the lakes, Theodore Wirth Pkwy. and Luce Line. We will ride on paved trails for this mostly flat ride. Bring snacks/lunch to enjoy at Medicine Lake park. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Paul Frenz - paul_frenz-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. The route passes by lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loops around White Bear Lake. The leader will stop for a Starbuck's coffee at Kowalski's. Don Hopkins, , . 10 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 35 mi. Thursday ride from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. The ride features various routes on the Anoka sand plan or along the river. ***Self sufficient B riders welcome Paul Waxon (763) 286-3146 pwaxon-at-gmail-dot-com 6/3 and 6/10, Glenn Okan (612)618-1376 gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net 6/17 and 6/24. 10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 10 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 across the street from Panera's in large lot. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters . 10 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul and Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage varies from week-to-week. Check Rides and Trips Message Board day of ride for exact mileage. The Coffee Grounds offers fine snacks and beverages. Visit their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. and a map. Jeff Ramberg, . 10 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please park in back. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. We'll use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride but we encourage a relaxed pace on this one. If you've longed for an easier version of the Acapulco this is your chance. Dinner afterward at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be cancelled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope you can make it! Bob Hoffman, . 11 FRI 7:00 AM 150 mi. MS 150 Ride 2010. Depart from Proctor, MN. NON-TCBC RIDE - This two-day bike ride is a fully supported weekend ride covering approximately 150 miles. The MS 150 starts at Proctor High School on Saturday morning, overnights at Grand Casino Hinckley and finishes at Century College in White Bear Lake on Sunday. Registration fee and $300 minimum pledge required. Pledges support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter. See web site for more information. TCBC SPONSOR - www.bikemsminnesota-dot-org. 11 FRI 9:30 AM C 26 mi. Mt. Olivet Out and Back. Depart from Mt Olivet Church, SW parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave, Minneapolis. We'll bike Lakes Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar Lake, and Lake of the Isles with a twist to Kenwood Parkway. Bring a snack for the one stop at the Hopkins Depot. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 11 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller and various other leaders each week. 11 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, . Jon Koser, 4/23, cell. 11 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 6/4; Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson 6/11; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/18; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/25. Mark Gregory . 11 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Rest stop, new riders welcome, no one gets dropped. Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg ; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 12 SAT 6:00 AM R 187 mi. 300k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn/Old Chicago parking lot on the NE corner of Cedar Ave (Cty 23) and Cty 42 in Apple Valley. Join us for a cruise through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Lake City and Plainview. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to preregister. Rob Welsh, 612-801-4196. 12 SAT 6:00 AM R 125 mi. Apple Valley 200k - TCBC. Depart from AmericInn/Old Chicago parking lot on the NE corner of Cedar Ave (Cty 23) and Cty 42 in Apple Valley. For new randonneurs, enjoy a pleasant cruise through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Zumbrota and Randolph. Riders must be TCBC members. Held in conjunction with the Apple Valley 300k RUSA/ACP brevet. This is not a RUSA/ACP certified ride. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to preregister Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 12 SAT 7:00 AM 106 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Tour Of Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV) - Day 1. Depart from Scott Community College, 890 Golden Valley Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. TOMRV is a beautiful ride sponsored by the Quad Cities Bike Club Day one is a ride from Bettendorf, IA to Dubuque, IA, of 106 miles and 6000 feet of climbing. Route utilizes low traffic roads with scenic views of the Mississippi River and frequent crossings of the river. Registration deadline is 5/29 and can be completed at www.qcbc-dot-org. No TCBC Insurance. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863. 12 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 12 SAT 8:00 AM B 35-45 mi. St. Paul Farmer's Market Ride (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue. We'll cruise the streets and trails of Saint Paul, stopping at the St. Paul Farmer's Market before heading back to the start. Bring a lock and something to carry the goodies you buy. (A backpack, rack trunk, and/or panniers should work just fine.) Routes will vary from week to week with some being closer to 35 miles and others closer to 45. Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn-dot-edu, 651-731-3875; co-leader open. 12 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/33 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins, , . 12 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory's Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway Store 965 Sibley Memorial Hwy Saint Paul, MN 55118-3601 (Sibley Hwy & 35E). Ride rolling hills through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, Eagan to get fresh treats at Morning Glory's Bakery (http://www.morningglorybakerycafe-dot-com/). Do not park in Holiday lot. Parking is available in adjacent lot on south side of Holiday Station/Store. Note earlier start time and additional mileage option (to Cannon Falls). Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com; cell:651-341-0597;home:651-699-1203. 12 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 20-28 mi. St. Paul Farmer's Market Ride (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue. We'll cruise the streets and trails of Saint Paul, stopping at the St. Paul Farmer's Market before heading back to the start. Bring a lock and something to carry the goodies you buy. (A backpack, rack trunk, and/or panniers should work just fine.) Routes will vary a bit from week to week but most will have a lot of downhills and very little climbing. Elijah Rose, arose4454-at-aol-dot-com, 612-581-7456. 12 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "BREAKFAST BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest 534 Selby Av St. Paul. A "MAPLESS" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30) Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. 12 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ease into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave N. and Douglas Dr in Champlin. For directions, see related May article. Welcome all newer riders and people who like a relaxed social ride! We will be exploring the mostly-flat North Hennepin Trail Corridor between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Over 3 Saturday morning rides (June 5, 12, 19), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 20 to 25 miles while having fun! Come to one ride, several, or all. Optional lunch at next-door 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 12 SAT 9:30 AM B 100 mi. Minnesota Century. Depart from the SLP Erik's OVERFLOW parking lot which is directly across Texas Ave to the East from Erik's Bike Shop at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426. Ride Name as originally listed in it's inaugural year was the "Minnesota 150k". Created to celebrate the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary in May 2008, once again, here is your chance to ride a kilometer for each historic year, as we ride some of the Great Minnesota Trails & Low-traffic Roads - including Greenway Tr, Gateway Tr, Cedar Lake Tr, Summit Ave, near the State Capital, White Bear Lk, Shoreview, St Anthony, and the Stone Arch bridge. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com. 12 SAT 9:30 AM A/B Up to 80 mi. Mesabi Trail Ride (Overnight Ride). Depart from Greyhound Bus Museum Parking Lot in Hibbing, MN (Mesabi Trail Access Point). From Hwy 169, exit west onto Howard St., follow to 3rd Ave. E. Turn right and go 1/2 mile. Trail access at the Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot on the left. Come with us to northern Minnesota to explore rolling hills, forests, and little towns on the paved "premier Minnesota bike trail, winding through some of the state's prettiest regions." A required Mesabi Trail Wheel Pass is $5 for a 2-day pass which you may purchase on-line at mesabitrail-dot-com. Rides both days will start in Hibbing. Saturday we'll ride from Hibbing toward Biwabik and back. Sunday we will ride the opposite direction on the Trail toward Grand Rapids and then back to Hibbing. We'll plan on supper together on Saturday night at Sammy's Pizza and Restaurant. Lodging options: Super 8 Motel/Hibbing with free Super Start breakfast (218 263 8982) Hibbing Park Hotel (218 262 3481) Chisholm Inn & Suites (218 254 2000) Call with questions and to express interest. Recommend making motel reservations right away. Karen and Pete May 952 926 3827. 12 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 12 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters , Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 12 SAT 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Rum and Doughnuts (Anoka). Depart from Parking lot behind Fred Moore Middle School, 1523 Fifth Ave S., Anoka, MN 55303. Ride streets and trails north of Anoka along the Rum River to Rum River Central Park. Return along opposite side of the Rum River. After the ride, have a doughnut or a famous 'beehive' at Han's Bakery!! Ride sheets and maps available at ride, or, before the ride at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Bob Floyd 651-235-5953, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 12 SAT 10:30 AM B/C 30-55 mi. Lake Wobegon Trail. Depart from City Office/ Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From I-94, take exit 147 north onto 8th St. to first stop sign. Turn right (antique store on corner) and continue about 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to Freeport and check out Charlie's (carmel rolls & pies), then onward to Holdingford. B/C riders continue to Mississippi bike bridge (55-mile option). C riders head back. (30 mile option). Co-Leaders Duane and Diana Kasper, , Clareyse Nelson, and John Hoffmann. 12 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 12 SAT 5:45 PM B/C 26-35 mi. Saturday Evening on the Gateway. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood MN 55110. Please park in the middle of the large paved lot. Enjoy at beautiful Saturday evening relaxing on the Gateway Trail and the Washington County Roads. A fitting way to spend the next to last Saturday evening of spring. Optional treats near the rides end (it is ice cream time). Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com. 13 SUN 12:00 AM A/B 60mi ALS Re-Do Ride. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, Mahtomedi, MN. Ride through Washington County, north to Scandia. No rest rooms at ride start. Rebecca Lawrence 612-481-4145. 13 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise, choose 1 of 3 mileage options. Detailed maps and cue sheets provided. Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562. 13 SUN 5:30 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. This early-bird 151 mile route is the only one rated at an A ride level of the four routes offered through Sunday Sunrise Solitude (the other three routes are shorter and are rated at an A/B ride level). Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Detailed maps and cue sheets provided. Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562. 13 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 13 SUN 7:00 AM 90 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Tour Of Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV) - Day 2. Depart from Clarke College, Dubuque, IA. TOMRV is a beautiful ride sponsored by the Quad Cities Bike Club Day two is a ride from Dubuque, IA to Bettendorf, IA, of 90 miles and 4000 feet of climbing. The day two ride uses a different route back to Bettendorf. But still consists low traffic roads with scenic views of the Mississippi River and frequent crossings of the river. Registration deadline is 5/29 and can be completed at www.qcbc-dot-org. No TCBC Insurance. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863. 13 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 13 SUN 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 after the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must provide advance notice so I can locate next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you finish. There is a petrol station as you enter WI. Ignore their pointing and laughter as the hot flush of shame washes over you. Scott Weinberg: scott hyphen weinberg at msn. 13 SUN 9:00 AM A/B Up to 50 mi. Mesabi Trail Ride (Overnight Ride). Depart from Greyhound Bus Museum Parking Lot in Hibbing, MN (Mesabi Trail Access Point). From Hwy 169, exit west onto Howard St., follow to 3rd Ave. E. Turn right and go 1/2 mile. Trail access at the Greyhound Bus Museum parking lot on the left. Come with us to northern Minnesota to explore rolling hills, forests, and little towns on the paved "premier Minnesota bike trail, winding through some of the state's prettiest regions." A required Mesabi Trail Wheel Pass is $5 for a 2-day pass which you may purchase on-line at mesabitrail-dot-com. Rides both days will start in Hibbing. Saturday we'll ride from Hibbing toward Biwabik and back. Sunday we will ride the opposite direction on the Trail toward Grand Rapids and then back to Hibbing. We'll plan on supper together on Saturday night at Sammy's Pizza and Restaurant. Lodging options: Super 8 Motel/Hibbing with free Super Start breakfast (218 263 8982) Hibbing Park Hotel (218 262 3481) Chisholm Inn & Suites (218 254 2000) Call with questions and to express interest. Recommend making motel reservations right away. Karen and Pete May 952 926 3827. 13 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 27mi. Be 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 & Jim Pittenger, 612-588-3653. 13 SUN 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Spend the warm Sunday morning with your biking buddies as we traverse the beautiful MidTown Greenway, Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake Trails out to Hopkins and back at a leisurely pace as we ease into summer riding. This is a wonderful time of year as the flowers bloom and weather warms. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 13 SUN 10:30 AM B/C 30-45 mi. Lake Wobegon Trail. Depart from City Office/Library parking lot in Albany, MN.From I-94, take exit 147 north onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn right(antique store on corner) and continue about 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to St Joseph, have lunch at the famous Bo Diddly restaurant and return. B/C riders have an optional 15 miles trek to Freeport and back. Cell phone at ride (952) 412-5654. Co-leaders Duane and Diana Kasper , Clareyse Nelson and John Hoffmann. 13 SUN 12:30 PM B/C 17-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ,; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; Berway Swanstrom , and John Ford 763-566-0908. 13 SUN 12:30 PM B 22 mi. West to Waconia. Depart from Chaska Middle School (pkg lot across from Chaska Community Center). Hwy 41 to Engler Blvd (east) to Park Ridge Dr (north). Go to church or sleep in. Starting from Chaska we'll ride west on CR 10 on wide paved shoulders with rolling hills to Waconia where we can take a brief break at McDonalds then back to Chaska. Optional 18 miles to Shakopee & back. Tim Bischke 952.492.2088 612.298.0851 cell timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 13 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 23 mi. Roseviile North. Depart from REI, 1955 County Rd B2 W (Schneiderman's Plaza) Roseville, MN 55113. We will ride straight north from the Rosedale area into the northern suburbs passing through parks and by lakes. Copy this link: http://app4.websitetonight-dot-com/projects/1/2/8/4/1284789/uploads/Roseville_North.pdf into your browser to view the map for this ride. There will be a short rest stop near the middle of the ride. Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com. 13 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Sliver Lake Rd. Just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd D.) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberug , others. 13 SUN 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Sunrise, Sunset. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street Minneapolis, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. There will be a rest stop along the way. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 14 MON 9:30 AM C app 28 mi. Mendota to Minneapolis. Depart from Big Rivers West trailhead (airport overlook), Mendota Heights. An easy, flat, all-trail ride. Big Rivers West Trailhead is off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights, MN. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail to Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Harriet), follow the Greenway east (with a rest stop at Freewheel's Midtown location) to West River Road, then follow the new path back to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the Big Rivers trailhead. Don Picard, 612-840-2534, donbike-at-me-dot-com Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com. 14 MON 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. RIVERS' RETURN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route goes to St. Paul via Como Avenue and crosses the river on the Wabasha Bridge. It returns up the rivers by the Lilydale Road and Big Rivers Trail, over the Mendota Bridge to Fort Snelling and on to Minnehaha Park for a rest stop. From there it continues on up the river to the Stone Arch Bridge and finally back to Roseville on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins , . 14 MON 10:15 AM C 20 mi. LRT Trail to lunch in Excelsior. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. We will ride on crushed limestone trails and lunch at Antiquity Rose. Clareyse Nelson , cell at ride 612-759-1762 co leader Catherine Roach. 14 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Mondays Medicine. Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka (corner Excelsior and Williston). Get a spoonful of medicine on a nice Monday recovery ride in the Western Suburbs. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome. Tony Abelson , Michael McNutt . 14 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route alternating with a new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Charles Breer , 6/7; Pete Hawkins , 6/14; Mark Gregory , 6/21; Kate Kovar , 6/28. 14 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Summer Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace(16-17 mph avg). Note: Massive construction at the Plaza this year may necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen: 651-552-9131. 14 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 14 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom . 14 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies weekly and it maybe map or mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels , Kay Mitchell , Dave Swaab . 15 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-72 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms are avilable at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 15 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Golden Valley. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley, MN. We will be on the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There will be many choices to eat after the ride. Lois Carlson . 15 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 15 TUE 4:30 PM B/C 28/38 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL B/C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. NOTE: Time change 16:30/4:30PM. This ride features the Gateway Trail, It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail.(just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller . 15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 15 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker and/or Greg Anderson . 15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (5/25 Joe Hays ) 15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Start from Elk River Woodland Trails Park parking lot 2.7 miles north from the intersection of US 10 and Proctor Ave/Sherburne County Road 1. Each week we will choose from many different routes. Low traffic scenic country roads. Few stop signs or stop lights. Some roads newly paved and some with wide shoulders. All the routes are are on MapMyRide-dot-com named Elk River Ramble 1, 2, 3 etc. Les Miner , Arlen Scherber . 15 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 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. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, . 15 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 41/36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***A new 41 mile option for the faster riders has been added for June and possibly July. This old classic offers a flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (This is optional of course- you may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 16 WED 9:30 AM C 27 - 28mi South Suburban Spin. Depart from Back parking lot, YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave., Burnsville. Ride paved trails through suburbia and parks from Burnsville, through Apple Valley to Rosemount and return. Rest stop will be at Target. If you have weather concerns, please call the leader before coming to start to see if ride has been canceled. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 16 WED 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Chaska Dikes and Shakopee Trail Ride. Depart from Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike on paved trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee. Duane and Diana Kasper , Clareyse Nelson. . 16 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom , Burway Swanstrom , Phillip Lawson ,. 16 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes! Note start location. No water at start. Leader chooses the route. If weather threatens, check with leader at 651-777-6147 before coming to start. If the ride is canceled, there will be a message to that effect on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Richard Miller . 16 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, . 16 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner . 16 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, . 16 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. Depart from Sweet Taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave N Crystal, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. We will be eating dinner after the ride at Sweet Taste of Italy. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 16 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks . 16 WED 6:00 PM A 30+mi Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop on the Greenway Park on 10th or 11th Ave South and 29th Street Take the Trail to the Bike Center. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 16 WED 6:00 PM C 20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (in Minneapolis). Depart from Webster School parking lot, 601 Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and get together after the ride to eat. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson , Deb Fellows . 17 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77mi Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to the end of the Hay Creek, then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the option 20-mile extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 17 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Hwy 96, St Paul 55126 at Lexington meet by the main sign: Shoreview Village Mall. A very pleasant ride passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth road surfaces with low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. Loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes Rice Creek area, and Centerville ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. The shortcut riders usually end at 12:30 and the long route riders at 12:45. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 17 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee, we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, , . 17 THU 10:00 AM B 30 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 17 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 35 mi. Thursday ride from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. The ride features various routes on the Anoka sand plan or along the river. ***Self sufficient B riders welcome Paul Waxon (763) 286-3146 pwaxon-at-gmail-dot-com 6/3 and 6/10, Glenn Okan (612)618-1376 gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net 6/17 and 6/24. 17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 17 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 across the street from Panera's in large lot. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters . 17 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul and Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage varies from week-to-week. Check Rides and Trips Message Board day of ride for exact mileage. The Coffee Grounds offers fine snacks and beverages. Visit their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. and a map. Jeff Ramberg, . 18 FRI 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. June's Cool Ride. Depart from Citizen's Cafe, 2403 East 38th Street, Minneapolis (corner of 24th Avenue S and 38th Street) - PARK ON THE STREET. Enjoy a social ride from south Mpls past some old familiar places. Bring a snack to enjoy somewhere along the trail. Lunch after the ride at Citizen's Cafe. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 18 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller and various other leaders each week. 18 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, . Jon Koser, 4/23, cell. 18 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd.,Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 6/4; Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson 6/11; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/18; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/25. Mark Gregory . 18 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Rest stop, new riders welcome, no one gets dropped. Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg ; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 19 SAT 5:00 AM A/B 202 mi. The 44th Paul Bunyan Double Century. Depart from Anoka Senior High School, 3939 7th Ave. It's about 1.5 miles north of Hwy 10 on 7th Ave (Co Rd 7) Turn left at the 38th Ave stoplight. (This is actually the school parking lot entrance.). The Paul Bunyan Double Century will roll out for the 44th time on Saturday, June 19th, 2010. This Minnesota classic is one of the longest running Doubles in the entire country. A challenging ride of 202 miles, it takes us from Anoka to Mille Lacs Lake, around it and back again. This route and indeed the ride as a whole have remained essentially unchanged over all these years. Its beauty surely lies in its simplicity. This A/B level ride is free of charge for TCBC members and only $2.00 for non-members. Meet at Anoka Senior High School after 4:15 am. We’ll begin the ride as a group at about 5 am. The PBDC is not a race. However, as is tradition, you’ll be timed to the minute (no sprints!) and this time will be recorded on your ride certificate. The route is basically flat with a few small rollers. For the most part, traffic levels are moderate. Perhaps 10% of the route gets heavy use, but this portion has a wide shoulder. Food and water (convenience stores) are located on average at 20-mile or so intervals and will be well marked on the ride map. Please come prepared and trained for the distance. It’s essential to eat smart (early and often); drink smart (before you’re thirsty) and ride smart (ride a pace you’re accustomed to). As always, I will be driving the route and will offer assistance if I can. I’ll carry cold water, a few basic tools, a floor pump and maybe even some bananas! However, it’s quite possible that our paths may not cross for the entire ride, so keep that in mind. If you’re unable to finish, you’ll have to arrange your own transport back to the start. The official lunch stop will again be the Spotlight Svoboda Café in Garrison at the half-way point. I highly recommend it. The service is fast and the food is good, especially after 100 miles on a bike! So gather up some friends, invest a little training time and set your sights on the Paul Bunyan Double this year. The sense of accomplishment you feel as you cross the finish line is beyond words. It’s the kind of ride you won’t soon forget. Don’t believe it? Just ask anyone who rode the Bunyan in ’97! Bob Hoffman, . 19 SAT 6:00 AM 125/187/250 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Waterloo, Iowa 200k/300k400k Brevets. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). Riders can ride a 200k, 300k or 400k route. The 200k ride starts in Waterloo and goes through Oelwein, Elkader, Oelwein, Dunkerton and back to Waterloo. The 300k ride goes through Oelwein, Elkader, McGregor, Elkader, Oelwein and back to Waterloo. The 400k ride goes through Oelwein, Monona, De Soto (WI), Monona, Oelwein and back to Waterloo. Register through Cedar Valley Randonneurs. See www.RUSA-dot-org for details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 19 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 19 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 63/126 mi. Mini-Paul Bunyan/Ride Around Mille Lacs. Depart from Malmo convenience store/gas station at the northeast corner of Hwy 47 and CR 18. For those not up to the challenge of the Paul Bunyan Double Century, we offer an alternative: an A/B distance ride with a comfortable B/C pace. Your choice, once or twice around the lake. The route is flat and easy to follow and very scenic. We will make at least two stops, in Wahkon and Garrison at the Cafe Spotlight Svoboda. If the weather is at all a concern, please call one of the ride leaders to see if the ride is still on. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Kevin DePratter, cell (715) 55-0072; Deb Fellows (651)330-6785; Pete Hall (612) 889-1361; Paul Huntington (651) 343-7447; Craig Larson (763) 424-4223, cell at ride (612) 581-9915. 19 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 25-35 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Going west on US 10 through Elk River turn right-north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne county 1 to Woodland Trails parking lot near the Elk River Country Club. Approximately 2.7 miles. Depart from the Woodland Trails parking lot to the quiet country roads of Sherburne, Wright, or Anoka county. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs, or traffic lights. Start your Saturday with a ride on flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasurable ride. In the avent of bad weather the ride will be canceled. Barb Miner 763-441-5986, Day of ride cell 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. 19 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 20-28 mi. St. Paul Farmer's Market Ride (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue. We'll cruise the streets and trails of Saint Paul, stopping at the St. Paul Farmer's Market before heading back to the start. Bring a lock and something to carry the goodies you buy. (A backpack, rack trunk, and/or panniers should work just fine.) Routes will vary a bit from week to week but most will have a lot of downhills and very little climbing. Elijah Rose, arose4454-at-aol-dot-com, 612-581-7456. 19 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/29 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point around lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine completes the 29-mile ride. Don Hopkins, , . 19 SAT 8:30 AM A 55 mi. Afton - Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 19 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 32 or 62 mi. Crazy Eight. Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Mntka (Corner of Excelsior and Williston Rd). Join us for a figure 8 loop with the first crazy loop going to Medicine Lake and returning to the bike shop. For those that wish to continue on we will take a relaxed paced ride down to the MN River Bottom and back. We promise it will be CRAZY. Tony Abelson (952) 884-9311 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 19 SAT 9:00 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY (Northfield). Depart from Northfield High School, 1400 Division St. S. Northfield, MN 55057. At the age of 10, on his single-speed, ballon-tired 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 Malto-O-Meal dam. Climb Pudding Boy Hill. Beautiful rolling river valley farm country. Ride leader rides at easy pace for B riders. Bring some friends who ride your pace. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 19 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 59 & 74 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. Roger Fickbohm . 19 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 26/39/49/79 mi. Diamond Bluff Express. Depart from Hoffman Park on the eastern edge of River Falls, WI. Take I-94 east into WI; after Hudson take WI 35 south. Exit at County M, then go right 1/4 mile to Hoffman Park. We’ll ride south to Diamond Bluff and return via the scenic Trimbelle River valley. The 79-mile route adds a 30-mile loop to the north. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tom Lenzmeier (651) 734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Ease into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave N. and Douglas Dr in Champlin. For directions, see related May article. Welcome all newer riders and people who like a relaxed social ride! We will be exploring the mostly-flat North Hennepin Trail Corridor between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Over 3 Saturday morning rides (June 5, 12, 19), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 20 to 25 miles while having fun! Come to one ride, several, or all. Optional lunch at next-door 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 19 SAT 10:00 AM B 37 mi. Stillwater. Depart from Woodland Hills Church parking lot in Maplewood, one block east and north of White Bear Avenue and Larpenteur. Returning on the Gateway Trail, detouring around new bridge construction. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 19 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters , Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 19 SAT 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Rum and Doughnuts (Anoka). Depart from Parking lot behind Fred Mooore Middle School, 1523 Fifth Ave S., Anoka, MN 55303. Ride streets and trails north of Anoka along the Rum River to Rum River Central Park. Return along opposite side of the Rum River. After the ride, have a doughnut or a famous "beehive" at Han's Bakery!! Ride sheets and maps are available at the ride, or, before the ride at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Bob Floyd, . 19 SAT 10:30 AM C 15-20 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Sears Parking Lot 425 Rice St. St. Paul, MN. Explore art of St. Paul and enjoy " The Jazz Festival". We will visit two sculpture Gardens, and Murals in West St.Paul. This is a very slow ride plan to take 4-5 hours. The Jazz Festival is from 12pm to 10Pm. Bring $$ for food stops and bring your camera. Walter Griffin photobike-at-yahoo-dot-com, 612-9401211. 19 SAT 11:00 AM B/C 47 mi. Biking and Blues in Santiago. Depart from Bailey Ray's Bar & Grill in Santiago, Mn located just (several) minutes north of the Twin Cities area!. Come ride with us through the beautiful Sherburne Wildlife Natural refuge and surrounding area! This will be a B/C ride but you should be able to ride 50 miles in a day. We will ride out to Orrock, traverse around Little Elk Lake, and return to Santiago to finish our trek. There will be a scheduled rest stop in Orrock and a couple more "as needed" opportunities along the way. After the ride, let's all sit down and enjoy some great bluegrass music since Bailey Ray's is hosting their annual bluegrass festival that day! You can sit in the building for free but will need to pay a $15.00 cover charge to get up close and personal to the live music. What a great way to spend a Saturday. Hope to see you there! Brett Thunstrom, Cell - 763-242-6103, Home - 763-389-0036, Work - 612-623-6381, Susie Anderson. 19 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 20 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 20 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 20 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. Washington County Whirl. Depart from Ojibway Park, Woodbury. From I 494 go SE on Lake Rd to Courtly Rd. Left (east) on Courtly to Ojibway Park Drive. Right into Ojibway Park. If parking lot is full, use adjacent high school lot. A scenic rural route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This route offers winding, wooded roads, wide vistas, and beautiful views of the St Croix River, with some big hills. Tom Melcher (651)353-3372; trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 20 SUN 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Spend the warm Sunday morning with your biking buddies as we traverse the beautiful MidTown Greenway, Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake Trails out to Hopkins and back at a leisurely pace as we ease into summer riding. This is a wonderful time of year as the flowers bloom and weather warms. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 20 SUN 9:45 AM B 40 mi. NATURE VALLEY GRAND PRIX "Ride to the Races"(Maplewood). Depart from the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave,1/2 mile South of Hwy 36. 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 at 12:00 PM. The men's bike race starts at 1:30 PM. We will take a "long route" (28 miles) to Stillwater and a "short route" (12 miles) back. Bike Corral will be available in Stillwater. Bring a bike lock. This is a "B" ride, your leaders will be riding at a 14 MPH average. All self sufficient riders are welcome. If you want to bike back to the Maplewood Community Center as part of the group, we will meet 15 minutes after the men's race is over. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder . 20 SUN 12:30 PM B/C 17-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ,; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; Berway Swanstrom , and John Ford 763-566-0908. 20 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27-30 mi. Down the River and Back Up. Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 20 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Sliver Lake Rd. Just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd D.) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberug , others. 20 SUN 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Sunrise, Sunset. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street Minneapolis, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. There will be a rest stop along the way. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 21 MON 9:30 AM C app 28 mi. Mendota to Minneapolis. Depart from Big Rivers West trailhead (airport overlook), Mendota Heights. An easy, flat, all-trail ride. Big Rivers West Trailhead is off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights, MN. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail to Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Harriet), follow the Greenway east (with a rest stop at Freewheel's Midtown location) to West River Road, then follow the new path back to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the Big Rivers trailhead. Don Picard, 612-840-2534, donbike-at-me-dot-com Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com. 21 MON 10:00 AM C 25-28 mi. Lakes and Rivers Roundabout. Depart from The parking lot above the Minnehaha Falls pavilion. Park free on the street or pay to park in the lot. This will be social ride along the rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with a lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson , cell at ride 612-759-1762 Catherine Roach. 21 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. UP THE CRIK WITH A PEDAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's down to the Mississippi River at Jackson and Warner Road. From there It's down the river and then UP! Battle Creek to Indian Mounds Park. Then it's down Lower Afton Road to Keys Cafe in Woodbury for a break. The return is by Upper Afton Road, Burns, Mounds Boulevard Trail, through Swede Hollow and then on city streets back to Roseville. Don Hopkins , . 21 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Mondays Medicine. Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka (corner Excelsior and Williston). Get a spoonful of medicine on a nice Monday recovery ride in the Western Suburbs. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome. Tony Abelson , Michael McNutt . 21 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route alternating with a new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Charles Breer , 6/7; Pete Hawkins , 6/14; Mark Gregory , 6/21; Kate Kovar , 6/28. 21 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 21 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom . 21 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies weekly and it maybe map or mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels , Kay Mitchell , Dave Swaab . 21 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Great Buns So St Paul Route. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Come early to sample the breads and cookies at Great Harvest. This ride is a climbing ride along trails to Inver Grove Hts. and South St. Paul, but it also has a nice downhill and views of the river as we cycle streets on our way back to St. Paul. If weather is a concern, please call ride leader(s) before coming to the ride to see if the ride has been cancelled Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 21 MON 6:30 PM C 12-15 mi. New Member Ride. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot, southeast corner of Logan Street and 50th Street (southwest Minneapolis). Enter lot from Logan Street south of 50th Street. This is a ride for new Club members who have not riden extensively or who have not participated in group rides and who would also like to meet other new members. There will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding pointers. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487. 22 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-72 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms are avilable at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 22 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Medicine Lake. Depart from LaTuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55. From Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 west 1 mile to South Shore Drive, turn R unto the frontage rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of LaTuff's parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendlly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson . 22 TUE 9:30 AM C 24 mi. Pieces of Eight. Depart from Crosby Farm Park, bottom of hill at intersection of Crosby Farm Road, Gannon Road, and Shepard Road, St. Paul. The ride will make a figure-eight loop around the Mississsippi River and St. Paul. Lunch stop at Cossetta's, but feel free to bring your own sandwich. If weather is a concern, please call ride leaders before coming to the ride to see if it has been canceled. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 22 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Be 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 612-588-3653. 22 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 22 TUE 10:30 AM C 32 mi. Cannon Valley Social Ride. Depart from Depart From the Welch Village Trailhead. We will depart from the Welch Village Trailhead parking lot (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Highway 61.) Trail passes may be purchased at the trailhead: $3.00 daily or $20.00 annual. We will ride the beautiful Cannon Valley and Hay Creek Trails and have lunch enroute. Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009; Dave Murphy (952)894-4623 Cell at ride:(612) 801-3566. 22 TUE 6:00 PM 60-65 mi./day Swiss Cheese & Spotted Cows. Depart from Mineral Point, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE. A bicycling and eating adventure exploring historic towns in southern Wisconsin's cheese country----Mineral Point, New Glarus (home of Spotted Cow Ale), Monroe, and lovely Galena, IL, most of which are listed in Midwest Living's Best Small-Town Getaways. Join us as we ride through rolling hills, hidden valleys and unspoiled natural beauty. Stroll through Galena, known for its award-winning Main Street, tour a cheese factory and brewery, enjoy a classic Wisconsin fish fry, listen & dance to live Swiss music and more! The trip aims to capture the scenery and points of interest of the area. The focus is on FUN and TOURING!! For more info, go to www.scscbiketour-dot-com. TCBC SPONSOR. Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). See www.scscbiketour-dot-com for more info. 22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 22 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 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. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, . 22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (5/25 Joe Hays ) 22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Start from Elk River Woodland Trails Park parking lot 2.7 miles north from the intersection of US 10 and Proctor Ave/Sherburne County Road 1. Each week we will choose from many different routes. Low traffic scenic country roads. Few stop signs or stop lights. Some roads newly paved and some with wide shoulders. All the routes are are on MapMyRide-dot-com named Elk River Ramble 1, 2, 3 etc. Les Miner , Arlen Scherber . 22 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker and/or Greg Anderson . 22 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 15-20 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Going west on US 10 through Elk River turn right-north on Proctor Ave/Sherburne coutny 1, to Woodlands Trails parking lot near the Elk River County Club. Approximatly 2.7 miles. Depart from the Woodland Trails parking lot to the quiet country roads of Sherburne county. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs, or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. In the avent of bad weather the ride will be canceled. Barb Miner 763-441-5986. Day of the ride cell 612-710-1830 Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. 22 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 41/36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***A new 41 mile option for the faster riders has been added for June and possibly July. This old classic offers a flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (This is optional of course- you may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 23 WED 9:30 AM C 30 mi. Cow Campus. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails with an en-route lunch stop at the Black Bear Cafe located in the Lake Como Pavilion. There will be flowers to smell and cows to see as we ride through the "farm" campus. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 23 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom , Burway Swanstrom , Phillip Lawson ,. 23 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Wilds Of Wi. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes! Note start location. No water at start. Leader chooses the route. If weather threatens, check with leader at 612-670-5902 before coming to start. If the ride is canceled, there will be a message to that effect on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Jack Uttermark, Cell:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net. 23 WED 4:30 PM A/B 100KM (62 mi.) Summer Solstice Metric Century (White Bear Lake). Depart from Ramsey County Beach off Hwy. 96 in White Bear Lake. Take advantage of the longest daylight of the year to ride 100KM (That's 100,000 meters!)to Osceola, WI, and back in an evening. Arrive at start by 4PM; group will leave promptly at 4:30. No early starts, please. Strong "B" riders welcomed; must be able to average 16mph to finish before dark. Bring a flashing tail light in case of unavoidable delays. A shorter route of 50 miles is available if needed or desired. Pete Hawkins pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com . 23 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, . 23 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner . 23 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, . 23 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. Depart from Sweet Taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave N Crystal, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. We will be eating dinner after the ride at Sweet Taste of Italy. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 23 WED 6:00 PM A 30+mi Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop on the Greenway Park on 10th or 11th Ave South and 29th Street Take the Trail to the Bike Center. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 23 WED 6:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. I have some new routes to try out on some challenging urban and suburban roads. While this mid-week ride is not designed to make you sore, most heart-rates will see some elevation. Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 23 WED 6:00 PM C 20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (in Minneapolis). Depart from Webster School parking lot, 601 Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and get together after the ride to eat. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson , Deb Fellows . 24 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77mi Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to the end of the Hay Creek, then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the option 20-mile extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 24 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Hwy 96, St Paul 55126 at Lexington meet by the main sign: Shoreview Village Mall. A very pleasant ride passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth road surfaces with low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. Loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes Rice Creek area, and Centerville ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. The shortcut riders usually end at 12:30 and the long route riders at 12:45. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 24 THU 9:30 AM C 30-35 mi. The Palmer Expedition. Depart from Target Cub Minnehaha and Lake Streets, Minneapolis. Meander trails and streets with Ed from Minneapolis to Palmer Lake in Brooklyn Center. Minimal rest stop, so bring a snack. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 and Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 24 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. The leader will stop to wolf down a pizza at Cossetta's. Don Hopkins, , . 24 THU 10:00 AM C 25-27 mi. Hopkins to Mpls. Lakes. Depart from Hopkins Depot Parking lot. Corner Hwy 169 & Excelsior Blvd. We'll ride on paved bike trails and circle the lakes in Mpls. Plan on a stop at Isle Deli for a fresh home made cookie. Or bring your own snack. Joe Dupont 952-934-2087, Cell 952-334-4257, email jdupont50-at-aol-dot-com. 24 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 35 mi. Thursday ride from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. The ride features various routes on the Anoka sand plan or along the river. ***Self sufficient B riders welcome Paul Waxon (763) 286-3146 pwaxon-at-gmail-dot-com 6/3 and 6/10, Glenn Okan (612)618-1376 gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net 6/17 and 6/24. 24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-33 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, . 24 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 across the street from Panera's in large lot. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters . 24 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul and Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage varies from week-to-week. Check Rides and Trips Message Board day of ride for exact mileage. The Coffee Grounds offers fine snacks and beverages. Visit their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. and a map. Jeff Ramberg, . 25 FRI 9:00 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis. The 36 is a very flat group ride to Hopkins, Wirth Park, the lakes, and return to Nokomis. Stops will be at the Hopkins Depot and the Kenwood Cafe. Bring a snack or make purchases enroute. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and June Johnson 612-869-1710. 25 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller and various other leaders each week. 25 FRI 11:30 AM B/C 44 mi. Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails. Depart from Paul Bunyan Trail Head in Baxter. Take Hwy 371. At the traffic light (Excelsior Rd) just north of Hwy 210 turn right and continue to the parking lot. Ride goes from Baxter to Pequot Lakes with rest/lunch stop in Pequot Lakes and return. Get acquainted dinner at Benson's 1896 Eating and Drinking Emporium, 4th & Main Street in Walker. Call for motel, camping and evening options information. . Co-Leaders Duane and Diana Kasper . 25 FRI 1:00 PM A/B 40 mi. Tiger Cat Dam (Seeley, WI). Depart from Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, Wisconsin. This is located on Hwy 63 about 3 hours northeast of the Twin Cities. A scenic route around the lakes and forests northeast of Hayward. There will be a rest stop at the Tiger Cat Dam, but there will be no food or water stops available along the route. Be sure to bring enough of your own fluids for the distance. While much of the route is level, there is a big climb at the start with a few moderate hills along the way. On your way up to this weekend's Superior Vista Outreach Ride, take a few hours out to enjoy the Northwoods area. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; . 25 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, . Jon Koser, 4/23, cell. 25 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd.,Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St. Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 6/4; Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson 6/11; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/18; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/25. Mark Gregory . 25 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Rest stop, new riders welcome, no one gets dropped. Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg ; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 26 SAT 6:00 AM 250 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Rochester 400km Brevet. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking lot. 400k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Harmony, MN; Decorah, MN; Harmony, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN Register through Rochester Active Sports Club See www.RUSA-dot-org for details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 26 SAT 7:00 AM 12, 20, 35, 60/80 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Jordan Valley Bike Tour. Depart from Mini-Met downtown Jordan (Rice/Water Sts). Join our 7th annual Jordan ride on rural, low-traffic roads in Scott & Le Sueur counties with a variety of hills, flats, woods & open space. Towns include New Prague, Montgomery, Le Center, Belle Plaine. The 80 mile route is an extension of the 60 with about 25 "new" miles (from past years). 80 milers must leave at 7. Rest stops every 15-20 miles, SAG, snacks, T-shirt. $20 & up. Earlybird deadline 6/16. JVBT-dot-org. 612.298.0851 Tim Bischke. Tim Bischke 952.492.2088 612.298.0851 (cell) timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 26 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 26 SAT 7:45 AM 13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 or 100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Superior Vistas Bike Tour. Depart from Meet Ride Leader at 7:45 am next to registration table at Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, WI on the shores of Lake Superior. An amazing array of 7 choices for fabulous routes. Ride details and registration forms are available at http://www.superiorvistas-dot-org/. or 1-800-294-9484. Ride leader plans to do 52 or 70 mile route at B pace. Tom Melcher (cell). 26 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 20-28 mi. St. Paul Farmer's Market Ride (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue. We'll cruise the streets and trails of Saint Paul, stopping at the St. Paul Farmer's Market before heading back to the start. Bring a lock and something to carry the goodies you buy. (A backpack, rack trunk, and/or panniers should work just fine.) Routes will vary a bit from week to week but most will have a lot of downhills and very little climbing. Elijah Rose, arose4454-at-aol-dot-com, 612-581-7456. 26 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: NORTH BY NORTH OAKS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. An optional loop from the starting point around Lake Como completes the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins, , . 26 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 104 mi. NMC - North Metro Century. Depart from Anoka Senior High School, 3939 7th Ave. It's about 1.5 miles north of Hwy 10 on 7th Ave (Co Rd 7) Turn left at the 38th Ave stoplight. (This is actually the school parking lot entrance.). The ride covers four counties, Anoka, Sherburne, Mille Lacs, and Isanti. Starting from the Anoka Senior High School we will make the first rest stop at the Elk River Country Club. We will go West to Big lake and then North to the second rest stop at Santiago with resturant and restrooms. We will turn East to Princeton for lunch at the Coborn's Deli. The Deli has a big variety of pre-made and made to order sandwiches and salads. Continue East to the next rest stop at Bradford, gas station with restrooms and snacks. Then onto the park downtown park in St Francis for the last rest stop. Water will be provided at the rest stops. Limited SAG support contact by cell phone. Map and cue sheet will be provided. The route is posted on MapMyRide-dot-com as "NMC - North Metro Century" Les Miner , Arlen Scherber . 26 SAT 8:30 AM A 55 mi. Afton - Cottage Grove Hill Tour. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot-dot-com. Dave Haerle, 651-768-7406. 26 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "BREAKFAST BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest 534 Selby Av St. Paul. A "MAPLESS" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30) Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. 26 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 59 & 74 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. Roger Fickbohm . 26 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 43 mi. Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on County Road 12/10th Street to Heartland Trail Parking Lot at Lake May. Ride goes from Walker to Cass Lake with rest/lunch stop and return. Evening optional activities: Dinner at Brauhaus German Restaurant Located between Akeley and Nevis (No Credit Cards) and Musical Comedy Review at Woodtick Theater(tickets $15.50 or $14.50/senior) in Akeley. Contact Duane or Diana at for motel, camping, theater information and reservations. Co-leaders Duane and Diana Kasper . 26 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 35-45 mi. Hudson Wisconsin Cheesy Meander. Depart from North end of Walmart parking lot (in front of Wendy's). I-94 East to Wisconsin Exit 2, turn south on Carmicheal, turn west on Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on south side of road. Once again we will be taking the north-eastern roads of St. Croix County to Bass Lake Cheese Factory in Somerset Wi. This is a new route which will have gently rolling hills. This beautiful ride will encompass country side, lake side (Bass Lake) and cheesy side. After the ride, we will enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine (yes they have a vegetarian menu) at La Fiesta Mexicana (94 Plaza shopping center) on the north side of 94. Cheese Forever! Kevin DePratter, Bob Gravell, Judy Kallestad, . 26 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 26 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters , Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 27 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 27 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 27 SUN 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Mornings to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South (across from Sonny's Ice Cream) in Minneapolis. Spend the warm Sunday morning with your biking buddies as we traverse the beautiful MidTown Greenway, Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake Trails out to Hopkins and back at a leisurely pace as we ease into summer riding. This is a wonderful time of year as the flowers bloom and weather warms. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 27 SUN 10:00 AM B 33/47/55 mi. Superior Vistas Aftershock. Depart from Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, WI. That's .3 mi. south of WI Hwy. 13 on 8th Ave. W. Go to the gravel lot by the lake. The spine of this ride will be a 33 mile trip to Bayfield with many fine views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. We'll climb high above town through the apple orchards there and then descend for a visit to main street. Optional spurs will include a ferry ride ($17) to Madeline Island and a 14 mile toot out to Big Bay Park or a 22 mile jaunt to Little Sand Bay, a part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Jeff Ramberg, ; Tom Melcher, ; and others. 27 SUN 10:00 AM B 28 mi. Rum and Coke (Coon Rapids). Depart from Riverdale Crossing shopping center near Eddinton's and Dickies BBQ, 13111 Riverdale Drive Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Ride streets and trails north of Coon Rapids & Anoka along the Rum River to Rum River Central Park. Return along opposite side of the Rum River. This ride is similar to Rum and Doughnuts, but has a different start/finish & runs clockwise. After the ride, have a cola and soup/salad/sandwich at Eddington's or a cola and some delicious BBQ at Dickies!! Ride sheets and maps are available at the ride, or, before the ride at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Bob Floyd, . 27 SUN 10:15 AM B/C 42 mi. Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on County Road 12/10th street to Heartland Trail Parking Lot at Lake May. Ride goes from Walker to Dorset with luncheon stop at the famous Mexican Companeros Restaurant. . Co-leaders Duane and Diana Kasper . 27 SUN 12:30 PM B/C 17-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have various ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson ,; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; Berway Swanstrom , and John Ford 763-566-0908. 27 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Sliver Lake Rd. Just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd D.) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberug , others. 27 SUN 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Sunrise, Sunset. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street Minneapolis, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. There will be a rest stop along the way. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 28 MON 9:30 AM C app 28 mi. Mendota to Minneapolis. Depart from Big Rivers West trailhead (airport overlook), Mendota Heights. An easy, flat, all-trail ride. Big Rivers West Trailhead is off Sibley Memorial Highway just northwest the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights, MN. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail to Lakes Harriet and Calhoun (with rest stop at Harriet), follow the Greenway east (with a rest stop at Freewheel's Midtown location) to West River Road, then follow the new path back to Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and back to the Big Rivers trailhead. Don Picard, 612-840-2534, donbike-at-me-dot-com Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com. 28 MON 10:00 AM C 20 mi. Mississippi River Gorge. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center Overflow parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. we will explore the Mississippi river gorge and stop for lunch en route. Clareyse Nelson , cell at ride 612-759-1762 co leader Catherine Roach. 28 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. MAHTOMEDI MEANDER. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's east on Arlington where we will pick up the Gateway Trail. We will take it 10 miles to the Stillwater Road and turn west to a rest stop in Mahtomedi. From there it's bike-friendly streets with a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Roseville. Don Hopkins , . 28 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Mondays Medicine. Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka (corner Excelsior and Williston). Get a spoonful of medicine on a nice Monday recovery ride in the Western Suburbs. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome. Tony Abelson , Michael McNutt . 28 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route alternating with a new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Charles Breer , 6/7; Pete Hawkins , 6/14; Mark Gregory , 6/21; Kate Kovar , 6/28. 28 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser , Dick Hartmann . 28 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom . 28 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route Varies weekly and it maybe map or mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels , Kay Mitchell , Dave Swaab . 29 TUE 9:30 AM A/B 26-72 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms are avilable at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, . 29 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Golden Valley. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will be on the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There will be many choices to eat after the ride. Lois Carlson . 29 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder . 29 TUE 4:30 PM B/C 28/38 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL B/C RIDE.. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. NOTE: Time change 16:30/4:30PM. This ride features the Gateway Trail, It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail.(just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller . 29 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stops on ride options as available. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne; 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 29 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker and/or Greg Anderson . 29 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier . (5/25 Joe Hays ) 29 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Start from Elk River Woodland Trails Park parking lot 2.7 miles north from the intersection of US 10 and Proctor Ave/Sherburne County Road 1. Each week we will choose from many different routes. Low traffic scenic country roads. Few stop signs or stop lights. Some roads newly paved and some with wide shoulders. All the routes are are on MapMyRide-dot-com named Elk River Ramble 1, 2, 3 etc. Les Miner , Arlen Scherber . 29 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 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. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, . 29 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr - Leaders choice. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th Ave). We will leave from the school, choosing one of the 6 rides. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 29 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 41/36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***A new 41 mile option for the faster riders has been added for June and possibly July. This old classic offers a flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (This is optional of course- you may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, . 30 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom , Burway Swanstrom , Phillip Lawson ,. 30 WED 10:15 AM C 26 mi. New Erik’s in Eden Prairie to MN Landscape Arboretum. Depart from Erik’s parking lot in Eden Prairie, 16570 Main Street. Erik’s new location is off Hwy 5 at Carnelian Lane which is one block west of County Road 4. Take frontage road(Main Street). We will bike to the Arboretum on paved trails through Eden Prairie and Chanhassen to the Arboretum. There will NOT be an admission charge. We will have time to view the gardens and have lunch/break. We will retun on the LRT packed limestone trail. Duane and Diana Kasper , Clareyse Nelson. . 30 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi WILDS OF WISCONSIN. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes! Note start location. No water at start. A route to the south, with a rest stop in River Falls. If weather threatens, check with leader at 651-224-8360 before coming to start. If the ride is canceled, there will be a message to that effect on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Tony Wanschura, . 30 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, . 30 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner . 30 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, . 30 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. Depart from Sweet Taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave N Crystal, MN. Nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP ride on the trails and roads. All riders welcome, we stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace, with a few hills along the way. Please bring water and lights. We will be eating dinner after the ride at Sweet Taste of Italy. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington , Pete "The Hammer" Hall . 30 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks . 30 WED 6:00 PM C 20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster (in Minneapolis). Depart from Webster School parking lot, 601 Adams St NE and Spring St NE. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and get together after the ride to eat. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson , Deb Fellows . 30 WED 6:00 PM A 30+mi Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center Freewheel Bike Shop on the Greenway Park on 10th or 11th Ave South and 29th Street Take the Trail to the Bike Center. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. |