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June 20111 WED 9:30 AM B/C 39-43 mi. Owatonna and the Lake next door. Depart from Cabela's South Parking Lot. Take I35W South to exit 45. Turn right at first stop sign and follow frontage road. Go around Cabela's to South Parking Lot. Join us for a 39/43 mile ride in Owatonna farm country. We may see wildlife. Ducks and geese nesting. Ride by apple orchard. Ride around Clear Lake. Rest stop/lunch at the Boathouse Grill and Bar in Waseca. Lawerence Flater (507)455-2765. 1 WED 10:00 AM C 18-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson cell 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909. 1 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 1 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25/35/53/63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave. about 1/2 mile south of Hwy 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington County. There are four mileage options with a rest stop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self-sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 1 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River and then up Battle Creek and through Indian Mounds Park. The return is up Bruce Vento Trail with a loop around Lake Phalen. Be prepared for a few hills. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 1 WED 10:30 AM C 20 mi. We Be Biking. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot - 50th&Logan Ave. S. Minneapolis. We will bike along M'haha Pkwy and West River Rd. to Northrup Plaza at the U of M where there will be music at noon & food if you wish to purchase. This will be a leisurely and mapless ride. Joan Davies, joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com. Cell: 1 hr. before ride: 952-818-4774 1 WED 4:45 PM B 13-20 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:30 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 6:00pm in time to join Mike’s 6:30 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:30 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:30pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 1 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group - Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel- On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 1 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 1 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 1 WED 6:00 PM C 15-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will ride various paved trails and city streets in Mpls. and St Paul and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 1 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 2 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles 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). 2 THU 10:00 AM B 30-42 mi. Start from Cars (Moundsview). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). This is the same ride as A Fresh Start, but with a different start. A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many self-sufficient faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end in 3 hrs, riding a B pace and the other riders also end in about 3 hrs, riding a faster pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From 694 - N on 35W, W on CR 10, L on CR 82/I at Burgher King From Shoreview Mall head W on CH 96, R on CR 10, L on CR I Park in Cars lot. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom & others. 2 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Thursday's Ride/Looking for a Waterfall. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot -at-50th & Logan Ave. S. Mpls. We will bike along trails and paths to Camden Falls and North Mississippi Regional Park. Mostly a flat ride. Mapless and scenic. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com. Cell: 1 hr. before ride: 952-818-4774. 2 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -Freewheel- on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 2 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 2 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 2 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 2 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 3 FRI 9:00 AM C 18 to 25 mi. Not So Fast Fridays. Depart from upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it may be mapped or mapless. A casual ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Tom & Dona Devine, 651-398-6778. 3 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine-On-The St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, and Mike Smith. Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 3 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 30-55 mi. Lake Wobegon Trail Ride. Depart from City Office/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From I-94 take exit 147 north onto 8th street to first stop sign, turn right and continue 3 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). Our after ride dining option is at Fisher's Supper Club at 6:30 PM in Avon (428 Stratford St W-320-356-7372.) Co Leaders Duane and Diana Kasper 952-448-1608; Clareyse Nelson, Dave Murphy John Hoffmann. Cell phones at ride, Kasper 952-412-5654, Nelson 612-759-1762. Murphy, 612-801-3566, Hoffmann 715-379-1074 Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608, Clareyse Nelson, Dave Murphy, and John Hoffmann. 3 FRI 12:00 PM B/C 45-55 mi. Paul Bunyan Trail- Hackensack to Walker. Depart from Hackensack- in parking lot near statue of Lucette, Paul Bunyan's sweatheart. About 2 blocks west on Lake Ave. off of HWY 371. Ride start 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'll stop for a meal in Walker and then return to Hackensack on this beautiful trail. WARNING - We probably will not be back in time for Mary's Friday night dinner. Kathy Mulier, kmulier-at-comcast-dot-net, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861, Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 3 FRI 1:30 PM A/B 38 or 46 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! End-of-ride 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 (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371) and others. 3 FRI 5:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. Relax from the week and get ready for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406. Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786 (cell coverage is spotty in Vermillion). 3 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/3; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/17; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/24. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 3 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 4 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 125/190/250 mi. 200k/300k/400k Brevet - Rochester. Depart from North end of Walmart parking lot on 55st, just west off US-52 in Rochester. Riders have the choice of a 200k, 300k or 400k route. The 200k ride is a pleasant tour through Stewartville, Chatfield, Wykoff and return to Rochester. The 300k continues on to Rushford and Harmony before returning to Rochester. The 400k continues to Decorah before returning to Rochester. Riders must be TCBC Members. This is a RUSA/ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com for questions or more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 4 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless Now 7a. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 4 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, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 4 SAT 7:30 AM 35/70 mi. TOUR OF LAKES OUTREACH RIDE. Depart from Pequot Lakes, MN. See website for full info: http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/events/TourofLakes.html. Mary Derks. 4 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS IN SPRING LAKE PARK. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route is on mostly level, bike-friendly roads to Spring Lake Park. The miles on this route roll by very easily. The return trip passes lakes Long, Valentine and Johanna. The destination is one of the many Keys Cafes. An optional 10-mile loop down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail from the parking lot will complete the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 4 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from Holiday gas station, 6210 109th Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316. See the related May Newsletter article for detailed driving directions. 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 6 Saturday morning rides (May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 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 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Neil Millam 763-862-3780, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 4 SAT 9:30 AM B 33-38 mi. Afton/Elmo. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at the Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. If lot is full, park in adjacent high school lot. Rest rooms may not be available. Scenic with some big hills. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 4 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 53-85 mi. Plum City. Depart from Watch for 'Business District' sign on Hwy 10 as you head East at the outskirts of Plum City. This is County U. Right on U for about 1 1/2 blocks to the Municpal lot next to the convenience store. Tony Wanschura has graciously provided us with one of his great maps and cue sheets that we will be using to ride great Wisconsin roads. As most know, there definitely are some hills out here! The big plus is always great scenery and little traffic. It is a drive, but well worth it. We've been riding these roads for years! If the weather looks bad, call Jerry at 651-325-7088 before 7:45 to see if ride will go. Jerry Nelson (jfinelson1-at-hotmail-dot-com) 651-325-7088 (cell), co-leader Rich Swenson (richos-at-comcast-dot-net) 651-269-0668 (cell). 4 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 4 SAT 10:30 AM B/C 30-45 mi. Lake Wobegon Trail Ride. 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 and continue about 3 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. Co-Leaders Duane and Diana Kasper 952-448-1608; Clareyse Nelson, Dave Murphy andJohn Hoffmann. Cell phones at ride Kasper 952-412-5654, Nelson 612-759-1762. Murphy, 612-801-3566, Hoffmann 715-379-1074 Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608, Clareyse Nelson, Dave Murphy, and John Hoffmann. 4 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi or 35-50 mi 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! Or ride early and ride again! Routes vary. Typically at least two route options will be offered. 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 5 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Suunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on county 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 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462. 5 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage has increased up to 80 miles on a good day. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Road bikes are encouraged as we ride as a group at an "A" pace. Bring good group riding skills and excellent attitude. Generally only one rest stop along the route. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 5 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 Rolling on the Westside. 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. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097 5 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 43, 56 or 63 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! End-of-ride 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 (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505), Scott Larson (612-730-8371) and others. 5 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 26/39/49/79 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS-River Falls. 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. Gordon Fink, gordon-dot-fink-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-489-4480. 5 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate pace past LOTSA lakes. RIDE LEADER WILL MAINTAIN "B" PACE ON EITHER THE 42 or 45 MILE COURSE so new riders can learn the route. The other mileage options are available to A/B riders or self sufficient B riders. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 5 SUN 10:30 AM B/C 45 mi. Heartland Trail- Walker to Dorset. Depart from Heartland Trail Head in Walker, MN. Take HWY 371/200 to Walker. Turn South on Cty Rd 12 or 10th Street to Heartland Trail parking lot at May Lake. Explore the Heartland Trail from Walker to Dorset. The trail passes though a glacial moraine between Akeley and Walker. Expect to see pine woodlots, farmland and lakes. We'll drop in on Paul Bunyan in Akeley and have lunch in Dorset. Kathy Mulier, kmulier-at-comcast-dot-net, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861, Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 5 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC Sunday. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 5 SUN 4:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. This late afternoon weekend ride is designed for for aspiring A/B riders. While I can't guarantee that everyone will ride together, a concerted effort will be made to insure that nobody rides alone. If you are a strong, self-sufficient B rider, and have been unsure about doing an A/B ride, why not give this one a try? Of course A and A/B types are welcome to join in the fun! Meet us in the southwest corner of the parking lot nearest to the Silverwood Park building. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 6 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. 6 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 6 MON 10:00 AM B/C 34 mi. A GOOD DAY'S RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The destination is the Good Day Cafe just east of the junction of Xenia and I-394. The route there will make use of the Bus/Bike Transitway, Stone Arch bridge, and the Cedar Lake trail. The return will come up Theodore Wirth Parkway, Memorial Parkway and St. Anthony Parkway. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 6 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Marina Lim marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com (651) 808-5473. 6 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake (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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson; 651-552-9131. 6 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 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 6 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 7 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 26/36 mi. AUGIE'S 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. 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. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-770-5065 7 TUE 9:45 AM C 21-26 mi. 5 lakes ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway (East side of Lake Nokomis Community Center). We will ride the trails along Minnehaha Creek and Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar & Lake of the Isles stopping for lunch enroute. Cell at Ride: (612) 801-3566. Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009, Dave Murphy (952)894-4623, Cell at the Ride: (612) 801-3566. 7 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There are many options where to eat after the ride. Rain will cancel ride. LOIS CARLSON 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 7 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 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 available at the Maplewood 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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, Cell:651-252-7419. Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell: 651-493-7248. Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 7 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 7 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 7 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 22 mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN 55311. Depart from the new Maple Grove Cycling Store just off I-94. We typically ride south through Maple Grove into Plymouth, then loop back west and north through Medina, Hamel and Corcoran. We're kicking it up a notch to an A/B ride this year! Greg Anderson 763-509-0602 gagreg-at-pclink-dot-com. 7 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, c 612-247-1441, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598. 7 TUE 6:00 PM B Around 25 mi. TWO SKYLINES - SPECIAL EDITION. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. 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. A departure from "the usual" route this week that may or may not include views of downtown skylines but will be delightful nonetheless. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Karen Johnson, 651-894-2425; Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 7 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from We will depart from Woodland Hills parking lot located 2.2 miles north from US 10 and Proctor Ave past the Elk River Country Club. We will ride on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Many roads with wide shoulders. Open country side with many wooded areas. We will go through parts of Elk River, Big Lake, Ramsey, Zimmerman, St. Micheal, and Zimmerman, also Sherburne Country Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-4415986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 7 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 30-36 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 612-384-8475. 7 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #6. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride Portland Avenue to Minnehaha Parkway then around Lake Harriet and back to Lake Nokomis and Cedar Avenue at a relaxed C pace Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 7 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 7 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 8 WED 9:30 AM B/C 39-43 mi. Owatonna and the Lake next door. Depart from Cabela's South Parking Lot. Take I35W South to exit 45. Turn right at first stop sign and follow frontage road. Go around Cabela's to South Parking Lot. Join us for a 39/43 mile ride in Owatonna farm country. We may see wildlife. Ducks and geese nesting. Ride by apple orchard. Ride around Clear Lake. Rest stop/lunch at the Boathouse Grill and Bar in Waseca. Lawerence Flater (507)455-2765. 8 WED 10:00 AM C 18-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson cell 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909. 8 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 8 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 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, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 8 WED 10:30 AM A/B 50-65 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 8 WED 10:30 AM C 23 mi. We Be Biking. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot on 50th & Logan Ave. S. Minneapolis. We will bike on trails and paths to University Of Minnesota - Northrup Plaza - where we will eat our lunch and listen to music! This ride will be mapless, scenic, leisurely and musical. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell: 952-818-4774. 8 WED 4:45 PM B 13-20 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:30 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 6:00pm in time to join Mike’s 6:30 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:30 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:30pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 8 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 8 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 8 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). 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 (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 8 WED 6:00 PM C 15-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will ride various paved trails and city streets in Mpls. and St Paul and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 8 WED 6:30 PM C 10-12 mi. New Member Ride (St. Paul).. Depart from Parking lot west end of Summit Ave. at South Mississippi River Blvd. This parking lot is small. If it is full, park on Summit or north on the Blvd. This is a ride for new Club members or potential members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides. This ride will give you the opportunity to meet other new members. Before the ride there will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding techniques. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you on future rides. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487. 8 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 9 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles 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). 9 THU 10:00 AM B 30-42 mi. Start from Cars (Moundsview). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). This is the same ride as A Fresh Start, but with a different start. A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many self-sufficient faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end in 3 hrs, riding a B pace and the other riders also end in about 3 hrs, riding a faster pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From 694 - N on 35W, W on CR 10, L on CR 82/I at Burgher King From Shoreview Mall head W on CH 96, R on CR 10, L on CR I Park in Cars lot. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom & others. 9 THU 10:00 AM B/C 50-55 mi. LITTLE CANADA: TOUR DE WOODBURY. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. The route features lots of trails including: Gateway, Warner Road, Battle Creek, and many park, neighborhood and lakeside trails in Woodbury. There will be a lunch stop at the Dorothy Ann Bakery/Cafe in Woodbury. Carol Fitzgerald, 651-730-5094, 612-381-6711 (Cell), Caroljfitz-at-aol-dot-com, Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, 651-216-8690 (Cell), dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 9 THU 10:00 AM C 20 mi. Thursday's Ride/Staring Lake. Depart from Edina High School parking lot -(west side) 6754 Valley View Rd. in Edina. We will ride city streets and paved trails out to Staring Lake, Purgatory Creek Park and environs in Eden Prairie. This ride will be mapless and scenic. Joan Davies - 952-944-2855 or joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com or Cell: one hour before the ride - 952-818-4774. 9 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 9 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 9 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 9 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 9 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 10 FRI 150 mi. Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride. Depart from Proctor High School, 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 - 612-335-7900; specialevents-at-MSsociety-dot-org. 10 FRI 7:00 AM A approx 150 mi. Duluth in a Day. Depart from Century College 3300 Century Avenue North White Bear Lake, MN 55110-1252. Ride to Proctor MN near Duluth using roads and the Trail from Hinkley. "A" group ride. Call for more infomation. Riders are responsible for their own hotel arrangements and their own way back. We will not regroup Saturday morning for a TCBC ride. Most of us plan to ride back with the MS 150 on Saturday and Sunday. You may want to consider a weekend with the family in Duluth and catch a ride back with them. Or if you are planning on doing the MS150, take Friday off and ride up there with us. There will be no sag support, bring a cell phone, spare tubes and make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 10 FRI 9:00 AM C 18 to 25 mi. Not So Fast Fridays. Depart from upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it may be mapped or mapless. A casual ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Tom & Dona Devine, 651-398-6778. 10 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine-On-The St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, and Mike Smith. Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 10 FRI 10:15 AM C 20 mi. LRT Trail to Lunch in Excelsior. Depart from Hopkins Depot parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd and Hwy 169. We will ride on crushed limestone trails and lunch at Antiquity Rose. Co-Leaders: Duane and Diana Kasper (cell at ride 952412-5654) and Clareyse Nelson (cell at ride 612-759-1762). Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson(612) 623-3009. 10 FRI 11:00 AM B 34 mi. DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE RIDE. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Rest stop at the Dunn Brothers Coffee shop. Susan Evan bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com 612-729-114. 10 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 10 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/3; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/17; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/24. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 11 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 125/190/250/375 mi. 200k/300k/400k/600k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn parking lot, NE corner of Cedar Ave and CR-42 in Apple Valley. Riders have the choice of 200k, 300k,400k or 600k brevet routes. The 200k route will cruise through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Zumbrota and Randolph. The 300k brevet will go on to Plainview, the 400k to Stockton before returning to Apple Valley. The 600k route follows the 300k route to Plainview then goes on to Rushford and LaCrescent before returning to Apple Valley. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-comfor questions or more details. There is a sleepover stop for the 600k brevet, with a bag drop available. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 11 SAT 7:00 AM 196 or 115 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: TOMRV 34 (Iowa). Depart from 196 mile loop - Scott Community College - Bettendorf, Iowa 115 mile loop - Two Good Park - Preston, Iowa. This is the 34th annual "Tour of the Mississippi River Valley" sponsored by the Quad Cities Bicycling Club. It is a two day loop with the longer route starting in Bettendorf and the shorter route from Preston with an overnight in Dubuque. This is a challenging ride but quite doable if you pace yourself. The scenery is historic and breathtaking and it is an extremely well run ride. Their website is full of information and you can register on-line. http://www.qcbc-dot-org/tomrv/ The ride will start at 7:00 am from Bettendorf. Those doing the shorter route starting in Preston should contact the ride leaders in advance. Please see a enlarged ride description in the Outreach Section and the May TCBC Newsletter. We will try to hook up people interested in carpooling. This is a great chance for a road trip. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net and Dan Miller, mplsbikerdan-at-gmail-dot-com. 11 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless Now 7a. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 11 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-comcast-dot-net, 652-246-3863. 11 SAT 8:00 AM C 26/36 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: PARKWAYS TO EMILY'S. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride from Roseville to Emily's just south of the Memorial Parkway in Minneapolis. The route will include the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail, West River Parkway, Memorial Parkway, and St. Anthony Parkway. An optional loop from the starting point around lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine completes the 36-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 11 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury (494 & Lake). Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 David Haerle, 651-768-7406. 11 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 11 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Welcome to Wisconsin (Hudson). Depart from Walmart, 2222 Crestview Drive, Hudson WI 54016. Please park on the north end of the parking lot (look for my Honda Element across from Wendy's). Exit 2, turn south, then turn east on Crestview. Walmart is 1/4 mile on the south side. It is time to get your body parts accustomed to riding your bike again in western Wisconsin. Enjoy the quiet roads of western Wisconsin in the springtime. The route will be on the quiet roads of northern St. Croix County and we will have a fantastic view of the river valley from the bluffs of Hudson. Join us for this fun ride and lunch afterwards at Key's Cafe. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, Cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 11 SAT 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from Holiday gas station, 6210 109th Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316. See the related May Newsletter article for detailed driving directions. 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 6 Saturday morning rides (May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 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 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Neil Millam 763-862-3780, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 11 SAT 9:30 AM B 30-37 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Breakfast (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Come explore a different side of the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-que up and down! Several options available for lunch afterward if you are interested. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start. 11 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 64-101 mi. Wisconsin Hills: Scenic 101 Challenge. 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. Find out why riding in Wisconsin is so enjoyable--and challenge yourself. Roll through the countryside, experience quiet roads with little traffic, and climb real hills. Find out why it's worth the drive. Both routes take us through the classic, pleasant scenery leaving River Falls, starting with Happy Valley Road and County O. And both routes include some of the area's classic hills, some pushing 16%. And the long route gets you all the way to Maiden Rock, then returns via Rush River valley beauty, Eagle Pass, and El Paso. As always, if weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 8:00 AM or contact ride leader before 8:30 AM on the day of the ride. Rich Swenson (richos-at-comcast-dot-net) 651-890-7305. co-leader: Jerry Nelson (jfinelson1-at-hotmail-dot-com) 651-325-7088 (cell). 11 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 11 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi or 35-50 mi 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! Or ride early and ride again! Routes vary. Typically at least two route options will be offered. 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 email: ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 12 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Suunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on county 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 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462. 12 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 105 mi. North Metro Century NMC. Depart from We will depart from the Anoka Senior High School parking lot, 3939 Seventh Ave N Anoka, MN 55303. This route has few stop lights or stop signs. Many of the roads have a wide shoulders excellant for group rides. Low traffic throughout. The route goes through open and wooded areas. Enjoyable countryside landscapes with streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. We'll start from Anoka High School parking lot at 8:30 AM. First rolling hills to Elk River. We will go through the Sherbourne National Wildlife Refuge. North to the small town of Santiago. East to Princeton and stop for lunch. On to Bradford on Minnesota 47. South to St Francis around Lake Francis. The return to Anoka High School. There will be limited SAG and support at the rest stops. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 12 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 Rolling on the Westside. 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. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097 12 SUN 9:00 AM A 55/75/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center on 35, one half mile south of Prescott main street. Need to atone for your sins? See if you have the Tiger Blood to tame this grim & heinous journey. Rated A not for speed but for terrain. Listed in our Atlas. 125 riders should notify me so I can locate next of kin. And remember: not all miles are created equal. Scott Weinberg scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 12 SUN 9:30 AM C 24-30 mi. Jaunt for Sunday Morning Frosty (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). No water or toilet at start. Start the Sunday Morning June biking season on one of the prettiest trails in the metro area, The Midtown Greenway. The route varies each week but is within the mileage range listed. Each week we make our way to the Wendy's for a Frosty break before heading back to the metro area. Enjoy the end of springtime on Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 12 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate pace past LOTSA lakes. RIDE LEADER WILL MAINTAIN "B" PACE ON EITHER THE 42 or 45 MILE COURSE so new riders can learn the route. The other mileage options are available to A/B riders or self sufficient B riders. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 12 SUN 10:30 AM A/B 45 mi. Dakota Badlands (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Experience some of the uphills and descents (as well as the flats) of northern Dakota County. The route will include Umore Park, a historic site that includes an abandoned World War II gunpowder facility. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 12 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC Sunday. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 12 SUN 12:30 PM B/C 25-30 mi. A Minneapolis 1st. Depart from 69th & Penn in the vicinity of the original Penn Cycle in Richfield. Consider participating in this group ride that includes a run through the first ever Minneapolis “Open Streets*” event, as well the opportunity to pedal the new 40th Street River Lake bike boulevard with its special signing and unique vehicle deterrents before checking out the recently completed Cedar Lake Trail extension to the river. *http://openstreetsmpls-dot-com/ David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 12 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 25 mi. Roseville West. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. Enjoy an urban ride from Roseville to Minneapolis and back on the trails that make Minneapolis number one for cyclists: the Greenway, LTR, Diagonal and Cedar Lake trails and especially the recently opened Cedar Lake Extension which takes you through the heart of Minneapolis without a single stop. The rest stop will be at the Midtown Bike Center. An interactive map may be viewed at: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/35496256 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 12 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27mi Down the River and Up the Creek. Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. A nice, leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam's westside parking lot (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)). Then we'll cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Weber Parkway, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north again 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. 12 SUN 4:00 PM A/B 35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. This late afternoon weekend ride is designed for for aspiring A/B riders. While I can't guarantee that everyone will ride together, a concerted effort will be made to insure that nobody rides alone. If you are a strong, self-sufficient B rider, and have been unsure about doing an A/B ride, why not give this one a try? Of course A and A/B types are welcome to join in the fun! Meet us in the southwest corner of the parking lot nearest to the Silverwood Park building. Loren Lovhaug email: ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 13 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 13 MON 10:00 AM B/C 34 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 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 13 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Marina Lim marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com (651) 808-5473. 13 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper Lot of Long lake Regional Park in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it may be Map or Mapless. Join us for a Casual Mellow Ride around Northern Suburbs. This is a stay together Ride. Weather will dictate the Miles Tom and Kari Sandstrom 763 780 4604. 13 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 13 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 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 13 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 14 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 14 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 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 available at the Maplewood 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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, Cell:651-252-7419. Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell: 651-493-7248. Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 14 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 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. 14 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Minnetonka Meandering Trails. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 12500 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka located on the north frontage road off I-394 between Ridgedale Dr & Plymouth Rd. Park behind store. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads in the Wayzata and Long Lake Area. Rest stop in Loretto. Bring lots of water and snacks. There are many options where to eat after the ride. Rain will cancel ride. LOIS CARLSON 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 14 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. River Trails and St Paul. Depart from Minnehaha parking lot above the pavilion. Paid parking or free on streets. This will be a social ride along Summit Avenue over Wabasha bridge and on Lilydale, Big Rivers and Fort Snelling trails. Lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Dave Murphy 952-894-4623. 14 TUE 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 on Hamline. 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 & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 14 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 30-36 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 612-384-8475. 14 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 14 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 15 WED 9:30 AM B/C 39-43 mi. Owatonna and the Lake next door. Depart from Cabela's South Parking Lot. Take I35W South to exit 45. Turn right at first stop sign and follow frontage road. Go around Cabela's to South Parking Lot. Join us for a 39/43 mile ride in Owatonna farm country. We may see wildlife. Ducks and geese nesting. Ride by apple orchard. Ride around Clear Lake. Rest stop/lunch at the Boathouse Grill and Bar in Waseca. Lawerence Flater (507)455-2765. 15 WED 10:00 AM B/C 31 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 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 15 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 15 WED 10:00 AM C 18-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson cell 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909. 15 WED 10:00 AM C 28 mi. We Be Biking to Parker's Lake. Depart from Lake Harriet- west side near band shell. We will bike on paths and trails out to Parker's Lake in Plymouth where we will eat our lunch. Rest stops along the way on this mostly flat ride which is mapless and very scenic. Bring plenty of water, snacks, etc.... Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell before ride: 952-818-4774. 15 WED 10:30 AM A/B 35/50/56/60 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 763-208-3595 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Katie Angle katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net 763-208-3595. 15 WED 2:00 PM C 20-25 mi. Nature Valley Festival (St. Paul). Depart from Como lake parking lot south of Black Bear. We will ride bike trails and bike lanes to Rice Park in St. Paul, the Expo open's at 4pm, the 1st race at 6:30 last race ends at 9:00pm, if you stay late, bring your bike lights! john avoles 651-437-3974. 15 WED 4:45 PM B 13-20 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:30 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 6:00pm in time to join Mike’s 6:30 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:30 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:30pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 15 WED 6:00 PM B 33 mi. Richfield Race Ride. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th & Oliver. We’re off on the annual run to downtown St Paul where we’ll break to take in ambiance and the excitement of the Nature Valley Gran Prix criterium race. http://www.naturevalleybicyclefestival-dot-com/Grand-Prix/Stages/St--Paul-Criterium.aspx David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net. 15 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 15 WED 6:00 PM C 15-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will ride various paved trails and city streets in Mpls. and St Paul and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 15 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 15 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of I-694 and Victoria St in Shoreview). Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 15 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 16 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles 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). 16 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot,4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, 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. 16 THU 10:00 AM B 30-42 mi. Start from Cars (Moundsview). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). This is the same ride as A Fresh Start, but with a different start. A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many self-sufficient faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end in 3 hrs, riding a B pace and the other riders also end in about 3 hrs, riding a faster pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From 694 - N on 35W, W on CR 10, L on CR 82/I at Burgher King From Shoreview Mall head W on CH 96, R on CR 10, L on CR I Park in Cars lot. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom & others. 16 THU 5:15 PM A/B 44 mi. Chain, Chain of Fools from Mahtomedi High School. Depart from Mahtomedi High School. The ride start, Mahtomedi Senior HS, does not have restrooms or water but these are available at a nearby convenience store just west of the school. This ride explores northern Washington County, riding around Big Marine Lake, stops at Scandia for a rest break. We should have plenty of day light but should try to average greater than 14.5 MPH pace to be back before dark. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell 612-247-4835. 16 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 16 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 16 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 16 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 16 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 16 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. ACAPULCO... dos (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. We have mucho fun every Tuesday, right? Well of course we do, so let's have some on Thursday then! Same place, same time, different day. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leader’s discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 17 FRI 6:00 AM A/B 150 mi. Marathon bike ride to Duluth. Depart from We will be leaving from 4444 Centerville Road in White Bear Lake, MN, just south of Highway 96 on Centerville Road. Leaving vehicles until Sunday is ok. We will be using roads to get over to the Trail in Hugo and follow the trail to North Branch and then take Highway 61 to Hinkley. From Hinkley we will be on trail until West Duluth. Ride ends at Canal Park in Duluth. This will be an "AB" group ride pace. I need to know who is going on this ride a head of time. Please call 651-334-6381 or email me at raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. Riders are responsible for their own hotel arrangements in Duluth. It is Grandma’s Marathon weekend and lodging will be very tight. You can ride just one way or we will regroup on Sunday for the ride back to White Bear Lake at Canal Park. Watch the race all day Saturday. There will be no sag support, bring a cell phone, spare tubes and make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition. Mike Smith 651-334-6381 raintreems at aol dot com. 17 FRI 9:00 AM C 18 to 25 mi. Not So Fast Fridays. Depart from upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it may be mapped or mapless. A casual ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Tom & Dona Devine, 651-398-6778. 17 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Thursday's Ride/City Scenery. Depart from Lake Harriet - near band shell on west side of lake. We will bike on paths, city streets and trails, heading in all four directions making connections as we proceed and head back to starting point. Bring snacks and water. The ride will be mapless and scenic. Rain will cancel the ride. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell 1 hr. before ride: 952-818-4774. 17 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine-On-The St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, and Mike Smith. Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 17 FRI 11:30 AM C 44 mi. Paul Bunyan & Heartland: Baxter to Pequot Lakes. 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. Optional Get acquainted dinner at Benson's 1896 Eating and Drinking Emporium, 4th & Main Street in Walker. Co-leaders Duane and Diana Kasper, 952-448-1608 (call for lodging information); Clareyse Nelson and Dave Murphy. Cell phones at ride, Kasper 952-412-5654, Nelson 612-759-1762. Murphy, 612-801-3566 Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608, Dave Murphy and Clareyse Nelson. 17 FRI 6:00 PM C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier and others. 17 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 17 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/3; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/17; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/24. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 17 FRI 6:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Main St. & Park Ave., by St. John's in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. Relax from the week and get warmed up for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on Main Street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406 Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786. 18 SAT 5:00 AM A/B 202 mi. The 45th 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 celebrates its 45th year on Saturday, June 18, 2011. It’s one of the oldest Double Centuries 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. 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. There is no sag-wagon! 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. So, put in a few early miles and muster the courage to ride the Paul Bunyan Double this year. You’ll likely discover that it’s not as tough as you anticipated, assuming good weather of course. In truth, you really should know that riding the PBDC could become a habit that’s very hard to break! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 18 SAT 6:00 AM 125/190/250/375mi OUTREACH RIDE: 200k/300k/400k/600k Brevet - Randonneur, Waterloo, Ia. Depart from The Days Inn, 1809 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo, Iowa. See Iowa-Randonneurs website for more details. Cedar Valley Randonneurs ride, starting in Waterloo, passing through Oelwein and Volga for the 200k, on to MacGregor then back to Waterloo for the 300k route. The 400k route goes through Oelwein, Monona and DeSoto, Wi, before returning to Waterloo. The 600k route carries on past DeSoto on the 400k route to Wilton, Wi, Richland Center, Wi and Prairie du Chein before returning to Waterloo through Oelwein. There is a sleepover stop and bag drop. Contact Robert Fry at cvbrevet-at-mchsi-dot-com, website www.iowa-randonneurs-dot-org for registration details. Contact TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to confirm Outreach ride status. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 18 SAT 7:00 AM C 15-18 mi. Home in time for Church. Depart from Nokomis East Beach 50th St. and 28th Ave. So. Minnehaha Parkway and river road early on Sunday when traffic is light. Jeanne LaBore 612-386-2329 jeanne.labore-at-state.mn.us. 18 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-comcast-dot-net, 652-246-3863. 18 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 50-60 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot in Elk River just north of the Elk River Golf Course. We will ride over low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Open countryside and wooded areas in and around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Our routes cover Elk River, Big Lake, Zimmerman, Otsego, Dayton, and others. The routes have possible rest stops with rest room facilities. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 18 SAT 8:00 AM B 30-40 mi. ELK RIVER MORNING BUSTER. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Rd NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn North on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Start your Saturday with a ride on quiet country roads, low traffic and few stop signs or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471 c 612-441-1441, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598. 18 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 63/126 mi. Mini-Paul Bunyan/Ride Around Mille Lacs. Depart from Marathon gas station/convenience store in Malmo, 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 at a comfortable B/C pace. Your choice, once or twice around the lake (Paul swears this is the year he goes twice around). The route is flat and easy to follow and very scenic. We will make at least two stops, in Wahkon and in Garrison at the Spotlight Cafe. If the weather is at all a concern (we've started in the rain the last two years), please call one of the ride leaders to see if the ride is still on. Cell phone at ride: (612) 581-9915. Kevin DePratter, cell (715) 554-0072; 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. 18 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: WHITE BEAR EXPRESS. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route follows some trails and mostly bike-friendly roads directly to White Bear Lake for breakfast at Keys Cafe. The return follows the southern portion of the Pink Express route through the Lake Vadnis - Lake Owasso area which is a little hilly. Look it up in the TCBC Bike Atlas, 7th edition. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 18 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury (494 & Lake). Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 David Haerle, 651-768-7406. 18 SAT 9:00 AM 65 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Watercarnival. Depart from Hutchinson Middle School, 1365 South Grade Road SW, Hutchinson. Hutchinson is an easy one hour drive west of the Twin Cities on Hwy 7, one hour south of St. Cloud on Hwy 15, or 45 minutes north of New Ulm on Hwy 15 The Watercarnival Bike Ride offers two very scenic, enjoyable rides. The TCBC Outreach ride is the 65 mile loop. Bike from town to a rest stop in Piepenberg County Park, on Belle Lake. Then turn north and travel thru much of the scenic lake country and pass thru the towns of Dassel and Litchfield, before returning back to Hutchinson. This route also includes biking along the Crow River on the Luce Line trail, and includes two additional rest stops. Preregistration is $20. $25 for Day of Registration To Register - http://www.hutchinsonrotary-dot-org/events/water-carnival-bike-ride/ See website for full info: http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/events Patt Seleen paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 18 SAT 9:30 AM C 25 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from Holiday gas station, 6210 109th Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316. See the related May Newsletter article for detailed driving directions. 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 6 Saturday morning rides (May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 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 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Neil Millam 763-862-3780, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 18 SAT 9:30 AM C 41 mi. Paul Bunyan & Heartland Trail: Guthrie to Bemidji. Depart from Guthrie Township Hall Parking Lot (44255 Rail Road) Take Hwy 371 North from Walker to Hwy 16 West to Guthrie, turn right onto Cty Rd 100 and go ¼ mile to Township Hall on left. Ride goes from Guthrie to Bemidji to La Porte with rest/lunch stop at the Wild Hare in Bemidji. Options for evening are Dinner at Brauhaus German Restaurant Located between Akeley and Nevis (No Credit Cards) and Musical Comedy Review at Woodtick Theater(tickets $16.50 or $15.50/senior)in Akeley. Co-Leaders Duane and Diana Kasper, Clareyse Nelson, and Dave Murphy. Please call Kaspers if you would like dinner and or theater reservations at 952-448-1608 Cell phones at ride, Kasper 952-412-5654, Nelson 612-759-1762. Murphy, 612-801-3566. Duane and Diana Kasper (952)448-1608, Clareyse Nelson and Dave Murphy. 18 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 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. 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. 18 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 18 SAT 10:00 AM B 100 mi. Minnesota Century (St Louis Park). Depart from SLP Erik's MAIN parking lot at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426. Ride Name was originally listed in it's inaugural year as 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 Historic Minnesota area Bike Trails & Low-traffic Roads - includes Greenway Tr, Gateway Tr, Cedar Lake Tr, Summit Ave, near the State Capital, White Bear Lk, Shoreview, St Anthony Falls, and the Stone Arch bridge. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Suunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on county 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 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462. 19 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 150 mi. Marathon bike ride to White Bear Lake from Duluth. Depart from We will meet up at Canal Park Duluth. We will be leaving Duluth at 6:30 AM Sunday morning from Canal Park in Duluth at an "AB" group ride pace. The route will be the reverse of the Friday Marathon bike ride to Duluth. This will be the end of Grandma’s Marathon Weekend in Duluth. Watch the race all day Saturday. I need to know who is going, so please contact me a head of time so I know who to look for. We will stay together and make our way to the trail in West Duluth. From there we will be on trails until Hinkley. From Hinkley to North Branch, we will be on Highway 61. Then back on the trail until Hugo. The we will make out way to White Bear Lake. There will be no sag support, bring a cell phone, spare tubes and make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition. Mike Smith 651-334-6381 raintreems at aol dot com. 19 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 Rolling on the Westside. 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. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097 19 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 55-102 mi. Wisconsin Hills: River Falls 102 Challenge. 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. This route might be a little less scenic than the acclaimed “101 Challenge”, but it does include more hills. We ride up and down a bunch of them on the way to El Paso, where the longer options take off toward Elmwood. The 102-mile route then includes a loop up to Spring Valley. If you can’t make the Nature Valley Grand Prix the day before, aren’t riding the Gran Fondo, and maybe, like me, are working there as a corner marshal, have no regrets, this ride is much harder than the men’s race route. As always, if weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:30 AM or contact ride leader before 8:00 AM on the day of the ride. Rich Swenson (richos-at-comcast-dot-net) 651-890-7305. 19 SUN 9:30 AM C 24-30 mi. Jaunt for Sunday Morning Frosty (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). No water or toilet at start. Start the Sunday Morning June biking season on one of the prettiest trails in the metro area, The Midtown Greenway. The route varies each week but is within the mileage range listed. Each week we make our way to the Wendy's for a Frosty break before heading back to the metro area. Enjoy the end of springtime on Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 19 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 Bike Race. We will be leaving in time to see the women's race at 12:00 PM. The men's race starts at 1:30PM. 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 encouraged and welcome. You can bike back to the Maplewood Community Center anytime you want. If you want to bike back as part of the group, we will meet 15 minutes after the men's race is over just outside the bike corral. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 19 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Artistic Epicurean. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 2834 10th Ave. South Minneapolis, Mn 55407 612-238-4447. Enjoy public art and delight your palate. This is a very slow ride with the purpose of viewing and enjoying public art in the Twin-cites. Bring your cameras and $$$ for food. We will stop often so plan for 4 to 5 hours with a major meal. This is a mapless ride. Walter Griffin photobike-at-yahoo-dot-com 612-940-1211. 19 SUN 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Afton - Lake Elmo (Woodbury). Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive, Woodbury. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road. Turn left (East) on Courtly, and right (South) on Ojibway Park Drive. If parking lot is full, use adjacent high school lot. Scenic, mostly rural route from Woodbury to Afton and Lake Elmo, with some big hills. Tom Melcher 651-353-3372 or trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 19 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 24 mi. Take Dad For Coffee. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot 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. Join Karen with daughter, Julie, as they take Pete out for Father's Day coffee at the Dunn Bros in Eden Prairie. We'll use mostly lightly traveled streets and roads with some decent shoulders on the busier sections. Some uphills, some downhills, some flats, it'll be a great day to ride with your Dad or someone else's Dad. Karen & Pete May, 952 200 4939 cell, petermay5291-at-earthlink-dot-net. 19 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Sunday morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, RAINTREEMS{at}aol{dot}com. 19 SUN 10:15 AM C 42 mi. Paul Bunyan & Heartland Trail: Walker to Dorset. 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 lunch/rest stop at the famous Mexican Companeros Restaurant. Co-Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, Dave Murphy, Duane and Diana Kasper Cell phones at ride, Kasper 952-412-5654, Nelson 612-759-1762. Murphy,612-801-3566. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608, Clareyse Nelson and Dave Murphy. 19 SUN 10:30 AM A/B 44 mi. Waconia Wanderer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. 3 1/2 miles West of 494 on 62. Park in NW corner of parking lot. Wander the roads South to Waconia wander home through the MN Landscape Arboretum. This will be a relaxed A/B pace (self sufficient B riders welcome). Perfect way to recover from Saturdays Century. Tony Abelson tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com 952 949-3996. 19 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC Sunday. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 19 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 28 mi. Roseville North. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This suburban ride heads North from Roseville in a loop through Shoreview and back. We pass by Lake Johanna and Long Lake connecting up with the arsenal and Rice Creek bike trails to Lexington Ave. The rest stop will be at the Taste of Scandinavia at the Shoreview Village Center. To view an interactive map of the ride go to: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/35185694 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 20 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 20 MON 10:00 AM C 28 mi. We Be Biking to Parker's Lake. Depart from Lake Harriet - Mpls. west side of lake near bandshell. We will bike on paved trails and paths to Theodore Wirth and west to Golden Valley/Plymouth/Parker's Lake via the Luce Line. We will eat our lunch/snacks at Parker's Lake. The ride will be mapless, mostly flat and scenic. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell: 952-818-4774 (1 hr. before ride). 20 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. More trails lead to the Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury for a break. The return passes through the 3M plant complex and then on to Minnehaha Ave., Johnson Pkwy. and Wheelock Pkwy. past Lake Phalen. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 20 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Loren Stark (651) 500-5575 loren.stark-at-yahoo-dot-com 20 MON 10:30 AM A/B 32/40 mi. Pink Floyd Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Bob Floyd 651 235-5953 RobF228-at-gmail-dot-com. 20 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 20 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 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 20 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 20 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. Mellow Monday. Depart from Upper Lot of Long lake Regional Park in New Brighton. Route Varies Weekly and it may be Map or Mapless. Join us for a Casual Mellow Ride around Northern Suburbs. This is a stay together Ride. Weather will dictate the Miles Tom and Kari Sandstrom 763 780 4604. 21 TUE 9:45 AM C 21-26 mi. Parks & Trails to St. Paul. Depart from the Parking Lot of Historic Old Fort Snelling. Take Highway 55/62 to Blommington Road exit (north side of airport)and follow the signs to the old Fort. We'll ride along scenic trails and Parkways to St. Paul stopping for lunch the Wabasha Deli or Riverboat Grill and return via the Lillydale and Big Rivers trails. Dave Murphy (952)894-4623, Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009, Cell at the ride: (612) 801-3566. 21 TUE 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Minneapolis Grand Round. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Slightly hilly. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Due to renovations of the coffee shop, there may not be any bathrooms at the start. Norman Ehrentreich nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com. 21 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There are many options where to eat after the ride. Rain will cancel ride. LOIS CARLSON 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 21 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 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 available at the Maplewood 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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, Cell:651-252-7419. Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell: 651-493-7248. Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 21 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 21 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 21 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn north on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471, c 612-247-1441, Shari Cowles 763-567-3598. 21 TUE 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 on Hamline. 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 & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 21 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot in Elk River just north of the Elk River Golf Course, 2.2 miles north of US 10 and Proctor Ave. We will ride through open land and wooded areas around Elk River, Big Lake and Zimmerman on low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Near the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 21 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 30-36 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 612-384-8475. 21 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr - Leaders choice. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride the leaders choice - one of the 6 routes. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 21 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 22 WED 9:30 AM B/C 39-43 mi. Owatonna and the Lake next door. Depart from Cabela's South Parking Lot. Take I35W South to exit 45. Turn right at first stop sign and follow frontage road. Go around Cabela's to South Parking Lot. Join us for a 39/43 mile ride in Owatonna farm country. We may see wildlife. Ducks and geese nesting. Ride by apple orchard. Ride around Clear Lake. Rest stop/lunch at the Boathouse Grill and Bar in Waseca. Lawerence Flater (507)455-2765. 22 WED 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 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 22 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 22 WED 10:00 AM C 18-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson cell 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909. 22 WED 10:30 AM A/B 43/50/66 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-777-6147 or cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 22 WED 4:45 PM B 13-20 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:30 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 6:00pm in time to join Mike’s 6:30 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:30 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:30pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 22 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 22 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - 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 (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 22 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 22 WED 6:00 PM C 15-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will ride various paved trails and city streets in Mpls. and St Paul and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 22 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 22 WED 6:30 PM C 10-12 mi. New Member Ride (Bloomington REI). Depart from REI store parking lot, 750 West American Blvd., Bloomington, MN. This is a ride for new Club members or potential members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides. This ride will also give you the opportunity to meet other new members. Before the ride there will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding techniques. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you on future rides. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487, Joe Dupont 952-334-4257. 23 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles 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). 23 THU 9:30 AM C 20-26 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 maybe Lake of the Isles with a twist to Kenwood Parkway. Bring a snack for the one stop at Hopkins Depot. Nancy Welsh H 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217. 23 THU 10:00 AM B 30-42 mi. Start from Cars (Moundsview). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). This is the same ride as A Fresh Start, but with a different start. A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many self-sufficient faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end in 3 hrs, riding a B pace and the other riders also end in about 3 hrs, riding a faster pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From 694 - N on 35W, W on CR 10, L on CR 82/I at Burgher King From Shoreview Mall head W on CH 96, R on CR 10, L on CR I Park in Cars lot. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom & others. 23 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot,4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. David Gepner 612-861-1703. 23 THU 5:15 PM A/B 44 mi. Chain, Chain of Fools from Mahtomedi High School. Depart from Mahtomedi High School. The ride start, Mahtomedi Senior HS, does not have restrooms or water but these are available at a nearby convenience store just west of the school. This ride explores northern Washington County, riding around Big Marine Lake, stops at Scandia for a rest break. We should have plenty of day light but should try to average greater than 14.5 MPH pace to be back before dark. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell 612-247-4835. 23 THU 5:30 PM A/B 24-28 mi. Newport Scramble v01. Depart from Newport Center, Newport, MN. Exit Glen Road off Hwy 61 just south of Hwy 494/61 intersection. Use south end of parking lot, by Archery/Bait store. A new ride series on alternate Thursdays. Version 1 is a short ride, as tough as the hammerheads want to make it but also some scenery for more laid-back folks. First half is flat, then gets hilly as we climb and descend a few of the Newport-area bluffs and hills. Add or subtract the Bailey Road hill loop for 28 or 24 miles. Route with cue sheet is on Bikely-dot-com: http://www.bikely-dot-com/maps/bike-path/Newport-Scramble-v01 (click on the "SHOW" drop-down menu for the cue sheet). Mark Thornsjo, 651-458-0743 (cell AT RIDE ONLY: 651-747-7712); thornsjo-at-comcast-dot-net. 23 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 23 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 23 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 23 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 23 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 23 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. ACAPULCO... dos (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. We have mucho fun every Tuesday, right? Well of course we do, so let's have some fun on Thursday then! Same place, same time, different day. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leader’s discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 24 FRI 9:00 AM C 18 to 25 mi. Not So Fast Fridays. Depart from upper lot of Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it may be mapped or mapless. A casual ride around the northern suburbs. This is a stay together ride. Tom & Dona Devine, 651-398-6778. 24 FRI 10:00 AM C 23 mi. Hopkins to Lakes Calhoun and Harriet. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. We will bike on paved trails from Hopkins Depot to Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with a lunch/rest stop at Tin Fish. Co-leaders: Duane and Diana Kasper (cell at ride 952-412-5654) and Clareyse Nelson (cell at ride 612-759-1762) Co-Leaders: Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009. 24 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine-On-The St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, and Mike Smith. Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 24 FRI 1:00 PM 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. Take a few hours to enjoy Wisconsin's northwoods on your way up to this weekend's Superior Vistas Outreach Ride. A scenic route around and through 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, so be sure to carry enough water & snacks to go the distance. Much of the route is fairly level, but there is a big climb at the start & a few more moderate hills along the way. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 24 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series Ride. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 6/3; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 6/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 6/17; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 6/24. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639. 24 FRI 6:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Main St. & Park Ave., by St. John's in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. Relax from the week and get warmed up for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on Main Street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406 Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786. 24 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. Gears & Tears on Friday. Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 24 FRI 6:00 PM C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier and others. 25 SAT 60-65/day with shorter options 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, visit 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. 25 SAT 5:30 AM A/B 29/36/41 mi. Early Morning Madness. Depart from Morris Park (39th Ave South and 55th Street East, Minneapolis, 55417). Start at Morris Park (South Minneapolis - 8~8 blocks west of the VA on 55 Street East) Head east to Minnehaha Falls - , Across Fords Avenue Bridge to River road. River Road to Sheppard Road. Sheppard Road to Eagle St Wend west to Smith. Remainder of the Ride is the GTF (Short loop is just High Bridge, Ohio and Ramsey Hill, other 2 loops add 6 and 12 miles to the total). Bjorn Melby bjorn_melby-at-yahoo-dot-com, 612-875-2545 Paul Comeau. 25 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 125/190/250/375 mi. 200k/300k/400k/600k Brevet - Rochester. Depart from North end of Walmart parking lot on 55st, just west off US-52 in Rochester. Riders have the choice of a 200k, 300k/400k or 600k route. The 200k ride is a pleasant tour through Stewartville, Chatfield, Wykoff and back. The 300k continues on to Rushford and Harmony, the 400k continues to Decorah, Iowa, and the 600k goes on to Elkader, Iowa before returning to Rochester. There is a sleepover stop for the 600k and a bag drop. Riders must be TCBC Members. This is a RUSA/ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com for questions or more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 25 SAT 7:00 AM 12, 20, 35, 60/80 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Jordan Valley Bike Tour. Depart from Mini-Met ballpark, downtown Jordan (Rice & Water Sts). Join our 8th annual Jordan ride on low-traffic, rural roads in Scott & Le Sueur counties with a variety of hills, curves and long flat open stretches with pleasant country scenery. Towns include New Prague, Montgomery, Le Center, Belle Plaine. The 80 mile is an extension of the 60 which you can choose at about 20 miles (80 milers must leave at 7:00). Rest stops every 15-20 miles, SAG, snacks, T-shirt, $20 & up. Earlybird deadline 6/16. Hang out afterwards at the Jordan Art Festival or Pork-in-the-Park. Sponsored by Jordan Chamber of Commerce. For more info or to register on-line see www.JVBT-dot-org Tim Bischke 612.298.0851 cell timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 25 SAT 7:00 AM A 55-75 mi. Dunn Early - group - mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, Matt Younker 651-338-6837. 25 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, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 25 SAT 7:45 AM 13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 or 100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Superior Vistas Bike Tour. Depart from Registration area at Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, WI. Fully supported ride with several route options offering quiet rural roads and views of Lake Superior. Ride details and registration forms are available at http://www.superiorvistas-dot-org or call Ashland Chamber of Commerce at 1-715-682-2500 or 1-800-284-9484. Ride leader plans to do 52 or 70 mile route at B pace. Tom Melcher 651-353-3372 (cell)or trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 25 SAT 8:00 AM 100k, 150k, 200k OUTREACH RIDE: The Kickapoo Kicker. Depart from Viroqua, WI. Stage #2 of The Wisconsin Triple Crown Endurance Cycling Series. This may be the hardest 200k you ever do. Relentless, savage, and inhumane. The ride is chip timed. Info and register at: www.kickapookicker-dot-com. Registration required. Email me if you are coming and we will meet for the sign in either the night before or the morning of. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn. 25 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 Taste of Scandinavia in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail to complete the 33 mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 25 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury (494 & Lake). Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 David Haerle, 651-768-7406. 25 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from - Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave – east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 25 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 46mi Tater Tour Red Route. Depart from Elm Creek Park Chalet, 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Starting from the Elm Creek Park Chalet, we'll head east on the North Hennepin Corridor bike trail to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on bike trails following the Mississippi River to Webber Parkway where we'll hook up with bike trails along Victory Memorial Parkway west and south to Theodore Wirth Park. Then we'll follow the Luce Line trail west to Medicine Lake Park, north to French Regional Park and, eventually, Fish Lake Park. From there, we'll follow bike trails which lead us eventually back to our starting point. Ride is mainly on bike trails and passes through five parks, by three lakes, and the Mississippi River. There are many opportunities for water and rest breaks along the way. Cell at ride: (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 35-45 mi. Wisonsin Cheesy Meander (Hudson WI). 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. Look for my Black Honda Element. 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, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 25 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 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. 25 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 26 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Suunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restraunt,New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on county 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 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462. 26 SUN 6:00 AM Randonneur 125/190/250/375 mi. 200k/300k/400k/600k Brevet - Rochester. Depart from North end of Walmart parking lot on 55st, just west off US-52 in Rochester. Riders have the choice of a 200k, 300k/400k or 600k route. The 200k ride is a pleasant tour through Stewartville, Chatfield, Wykoff and back. The 300k continues on to Rushford and Harmony, the 400k continues to Decorah, Iowa, and the 600k goes on to Elkader, Iowa before returning to Rochester. There is a sleepover stop for the 600k and a bag drop. Riders must be TCBC Members. This is a RUSA/ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com for questions or more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 26 SUN 7:30 AM A 55-75 mi. Dunn Early - Group - mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage has increased up to 80 miles on a good day. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Road bikes are encouraged as we ride as a group at an "A" pace. Bring good group riding skills and excellent attitude. Generally only one rest stop along the route. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, Matt Younker 651-338-6837. 26 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 Rolling on the Westside. 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. An Excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097 26 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 65-80 mi. Wisconsin Hills: Scenic 80 Challenge. 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. Both routes take us on a leisurely ride to Spring Valley. “Leisurely” will be the operative word for those of us who rode from Menomonie the day before. Some of the area's classic hills then take us to Elmwood, after which we return west via El Paso. If you haven’t been to Wisconsin, find out why riding from River Falls (for instance) is so enjoyable--and challenge yourself a little. Roll through the countryside, experience quiet roads with little traffic, and climb real hills. Find out why it's worth the drive. As always, if weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 8:00 AM or contact ride leader before 8:30 AM on the day of the ride. Rich Swenson (richos-at-comcast-dot-net) 651-890-7305. 26 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 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 ($18) 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, 612-462-4747; Tom Melcher, 651-353-3372; and others. 26 SUN 10:00 AM B 28-32 mi. Herb's Bench Dedication Ride. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Park at intersection of East 28th Street and 39th Avenue South. Just south of Greenway at 39th Avenue. This is a very special ride to dedicate a bench in honor of Herb Schultz. All three levels B, B/C and C rides will start in Brackett Park at 10:00 am and then stop at the bench for the dedication at 12:30 pm and return to Brackett Park for a picnic at 1:00 pm. Your RSVP is needed for the picnic by June 21. E-mail HerbPicnicRSVP-at-bikeTCBC-dot-org and leave your name(s). The cost will be $5.00 per person payable at the picnic. While rides may be cancelled in the event of lots of rain, the picnic will go on in any case, with the dedication and food in the Brackett Park Shelter at 1 p.m. So even if you don't ride, come to the dedication and picnic. Please check for any ride cancellation on the TCBC message board the night before and/or call Diana Kasper (952) 412- 5654 if there is any doubt about the ride going.. Co-leaders Dick Hartmann and Doug Nelson (952) 545-6151 and (651) 639-9917. 26 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 24-28 mi. Herb's Bench Dedication Ride. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Park at intersection of East 28th Street and 39th Avenue South. Just south of Greenway at 39th Avenue. This is a very special ride to dedicate a bench in honor of Herb Schultz. All three levels B, B/C and C rides will start in Brackett Park at 10:00 am and then stop at the bench for the dedication at 12:30 pm and return to Brackett Park for a picnic at 1:00 pm. Your RSVP is needed for the picnic by June 21. E-mail HerbPicnicRSVP-at-bikeTCBC-dot-org and leave your name(s). The cost will be $5.00 per person payable at the picnic. While rides may be cancelled in the event of lots of rain, the picnic will go on in any case, with the dedication and food in the Brackett Park Shelter at 1 p.m. So even if you don't ride, come to the dedication and picnic. Please check for any ride cancellation on the TCBC message board the night before and/or call (952) 412- 5654 if there is any doubt about the ride going.. Cindy and Kevin DePratter(715) 386-2404 and Paul Frenz (612) 823-5998. 26 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-24 mi. Herb's Bench Dedication Ride. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Park at intersection of of East 28th Street and 39th Avenue South. Just south of Greenway at 39th Avenue. This is a very special ride to dedicate a bench in honor of Herb Schultz. All three levels B, B/C and C rides will start in Brackett Park at 10:00 am and then stop at the bench for the dedication at 12:30 pm and return to Brackett Park for a picnic at 1:00 pm. Your RSVP is needed for the picnic by June 21. E-mail HerbPicnicRSVP-at-bikeTCBC-dot-org and leave your name(s). The cost will be $5.00 per person payable at the picnic. While rides may be cancelled in the event of lots of rain, the picnic will go on in any case, with the dedication and food in the Brackett Park Shelter at 1 p.m. So even if you don't ride, come to the dedication and picnic. Please check for any ride cancellation on the TCBC message board the night before and/or call Diana Kasper(952)412- 5654 if there is any doubt about the ride going.. Joan Davies (952) 944-2855 and Paul Huntington (763) 496-9900. 26 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Sunday morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, RAINTREEMS{at}aol{dot}com. 26 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC Sunday. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878. Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 27 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 27 MON 10:00 AM B/C 33 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 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 27 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Loren Stark (651) 500-5575 loren.stark-at-yahoo-dot-com 27 MON 10:30 AM A/B 32/40 mi. Pink Floyd Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Please park on Woodhill Drive. Bob Floyd 651 235-5953 RobF228-at-gmail-dot-com. 27 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 27 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 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 27 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work (Blaine). Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 28 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 26/44 mi. Augie's Gateway Social B/C Ride.. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. 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. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. Augie aka The Gus Meister Muller fon# 651-7705065. 28 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 leader before coming to the ride to see if it has been cancelled. Nancy Welsh H 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217. 28 TUE 9:45 AM C 20-25 mi. Northeast and Theodore Wirth meander. Depart from Webster school parking lot on Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. Join us for this social on the Northeast and North side of town. Lunch stop on route or after. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Dave Murphy 952-894-4623. 28 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Fish Lake Reg Park. Bring lots of water and snacks. There are many options where to eat after the ride. Rain will cancel ride. LOIS CARLSON 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 28 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 28 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 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 available at the Maplewood 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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, Cell:651-252-7419. Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. Richard Miller, Cell: 651-493-7248. Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 28 TUE 10:00 AM B 39 mi. Minneapolis Grand Round. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Slightly hilly. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Due to renovations of the coffee shop, there may not be any bathrooms at the start. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 28 TUE 10:00 AM B 32 mi. Strawberry Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Similar to the Apple Time ride, but strawberries! There are GREAT TREATS on this ride! We'll go around the east side of White Bear Lake into Mahtomedi and then connect to the Gateway Trail on the way to lakes DeMontreville, Jane and Olsen. Then it's the rest stop at Coffee Cottage in Mahtomedi at mile 21, and then finish going around White Bear Lake before returning to Pine Tree Orchard for fresh-baked treats!! They have the best strawberry-rhubarb pie, plus strawberry-rhubarb rollovers (turnovers), old fashioned strawberry shortcake (probably), strawberry muffins, donuts, etc. and probably fresh strawberries to take home! We'll do two Tuesdays and then we're done until Apple Time starts up in mid to late August. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Paul Wiltse, 651-283-6857, powiltse(at}gmail{dot}com Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474, kmkaymitchell(at}gmail{dot}com. 28 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 22 mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN 55311. Depart from the new Maple Grove Cycling Store just off I-94. We typically ride south through Maple Grove into Plymouth, then loop back west and north through Medina, Hamel and Corcoran. We're kicking it up a notch to an A/B ride this year! Greg Anderson 763-509-0602 gagreg-at-pclink-dot-com. 28 TUE 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 on Hamline. 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 & Minneapolis downtown skylines. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 28 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 30-36 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. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 612-384-8475. 28 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 28 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride the West River Road and then west on the Greenway and back via Portland Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) Pat Nerlien 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com Cellphone at ride start 612-850-7665. 28 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 29 WED 9:30 AM B/C 39-43 mi. Owatonna and the Lake next door. Depart from Cabela's South Parking Lot. Take I35W South to exit 45. Turn right at first stop sign and follow frontage road. Go around Cabela's to South Parking Lot. Join us for a 39/43 mile ride in Owatonna farm country. We may see wildlife. Ducks and geese nesting. Ride by apple orchard. Ride around Clear Lake. Rest stop/lunch at the Boathouse Grill and Bar in Waseca. Lawerence Flater (507)455-2765. 29 WED 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road 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 Taste of Scandinavia. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 29 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 29 WED 10:00 AM C 18-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson cell 612-554-1340, Mary Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909, Berway Swanstrom LL 763-427-2909. 29 WED 10:30 AM C 23 mi. We Be Biking/Music -at-Northrop. Depart from Mt.Olivet Church parking lot-50th & Logan Ave. S. Mpls. We will bike on paths and trails to Northrup Plaza on the University of Minnesota campus where we will eat our lunch while listening to music. Dancing allowed! Bring water/snacks/lunch. The ride will be mapless, mostly flat and musical. Rain will cancel the ride. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell: 952-818-4774. 29 WED 10:30 AM A/B 50-60 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. 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. Longer route will be in the 50 mile range, with a shorter 40 mile range available. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 (this week only) to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 29 WED 4:45 PM B 13-20 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:30 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 6:00pm in time to join Mike’s 6:30 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:30 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:30pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 29 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 29 WED 6:00 PM C 15-22 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will ride various paved trails and city streets in Mpls. and St Paul and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 29 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - 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!!! Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 29 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 29 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 30 THU 8:30 AM B 52/72 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles 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). 30 THU 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Thursday's Ride/City Scenery. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot-50th & Logan Ave. S. Mpls. We will bike trails and paths around Minneapolis lakes and parkways. We will eat our lunch in a scenic setting while appreciating all that our city has to offer! This ride will be mostly flat and fun - a great way to start the holiday weekend. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell: 952-818-4774 (l hr.before ride). 30 THU 10:00 AM B 30-42 mi. Start from Cars (Moundsview). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of C.R.I & County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). This is the same ride as A Fresh Start, but with a different start. A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many self-sufficient faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end in 3 hrs, riding a B pace and the other riders also end in about 3 hrs, riding a faster pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From 694 - N on 35W, W on CR 10, L on CR 82/I at Burgher King From Shoreview Mall head W on CH 96, R on CR 10, L on CR I Park in Cars lot. John Ford 763-566-0908, juan4d at gmail dotcom & others. 30 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot,4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, 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. 30 THU 5:15 PM A/B 44 mi. Chain, Chain of Fools from Mahtomedi High School. Depart from Mahtomedi High School. The ride start, Mahtomedi Senior HS, does not have restrooms or water but these are available at a nearby convenience store just west of the school. This ride explores northern Washington County, riding around Big Marine Lake, stops at Scandia for a rest break. We should have plenty of day light but should try to average greater than 14.5 MPH pace to be back before dark. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net cell 612-247-4835. 30 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 30 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 30 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 30 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 30 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772.
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