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March 2009
1 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above, angry polar bears, and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, . 1 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros at the library before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Charles Breer, (3/15 & 3/22), Jim Joy, (3/1, 3/8 & 3/29). 3 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 6 FRI 10:30 AM C 10/20 mi. Target/Cub out and back. Depart from Target / Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha on Lake street. Greenway, bike trails and some street riding. A group ride maybe map or mapless. Lunch stop or eats after ride bring money. John Avoles , Herb Schultz ;. 6 FRI 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall ; Ed Hassler and others. 7 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-50 mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. No Map available for this ride as we will ride the best direction and distance dictated by winter weather conditions. Route and distance determined day of ride. Arrive early for Coffee. Randall Huskamp , Caleb Donaldson . 7 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up.. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! If Weather is questionable call leader or check the new groups (blog site). Michael Derner, 8 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-50 mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. No Map available for this ride as we will ride the best direction and distance dictated by winter weather conditions. Route and distance determined day of ride. Arrive early for Coffee. Randall Huskamp , Caleb Donaldson . 8 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above, angry polar bears, and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, . 8 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros at the library before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Charles Breer, (3/15 & 3/22), Jim Joy, (3/1, 3/8 & 3/29). 9 MON DEADLINE for the April TCBC Newsletter. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, . 10 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 11 WED 6:00 PM B 14-18 mi. Partial-SLP (St Louis Park). Depart from MAIN parking lot in front of Erik's Bike Shop on NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Daylight Savings Time is finally here! Let's hope the weather cooperates also! A few miles to stretch the legs. Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride will be upon us before we know it! Ride mileage increases as the sunset time gets later into the evening. Mike Beadles, . 12 THU 11:00 AM A/B 20-35 mi. City Explorer. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell. Pay parking lot, free on-street parking or ride to the ride. Winter type riding, initially. This may become a longer ride with warmer weather and clear roads. Katie Angle . 13 FRI 10:30 AM C 10/20 mi. Target/Cub out and back. Depart from Target / Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha on Lake street. Greenway, bike trails and some street riding. A group ride maybe map or mapless. Lunch stop or eats after ride bring money. John Avoles , Herb Schultz ;. 13 FRI 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall ; Ed Hassler and others. 14 SAT 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 14 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-50+ mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. No Map available for this "A" group ride. Riders are expected to ride at an "A" winter level pace. Route and mileage determined day of ride depending on wind and winter weather conditions. If roads are dry we most likely will be riding road or cross bikes. Randall Huskamp 14 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up.. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! If Weather is questionable call leader or check the new groups (blog site). Michael Derner, 15 SUN 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 15 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-50+ mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. No Map available for this "A" group ride. Riders are expected to ride at an "A" winter level pace. Route and mileage determined day of ride depending on wind and winter weather conditions. If roads are dry we most likely will be riding road or cross bikes. Randall Huskamp 15 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Nobody gets dropped. Temps below fifteen above, angry polar bears, and large fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, . 15 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros at the library before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Charles Breer, (3/15 & 3/22), Jim Joy, (3/1, 3/8 & 3/29). 15 SUN 12:30 PM A/B 30/44 mi. 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. Ice will cancel the ride. Eric Feld, 612-743-4097. 16 MON 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 16 MON 6:00 PM A/B 15-20 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville). Part at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks of Roseville and the surrounding area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks . 17 TUE 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 17 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 17 TUE 5:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. The weather forecast looks great! It's St. Patty's day, let's go for a ride! 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! Joe Hays 612-987-6868, Rick Shoebottom . 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 15-20 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville). Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks of Roseville and the surrounding area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks 18 WED 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 18 WED 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from The south part of the parking lot outside Caribou Coffee 113 Village Center Dr, North Oaks, MN 55127. Please park away from the customers. The weather reports shows this be another great day, so let's go for a ride! On to Marine on the St. Croix for a nice sandwich. A 29 or 47 mi option available. Directions: From 694, exit to Rice St. North on Rice to Hwy. 96. Left on 96, Right on Village Center Dr. Joe Hays . 18 WED 6:00 PM B 14-18 mi. Partial-SLP (St Louis Park). Depart from MAIN parking lot in front of Erik's Bike Shop on NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Daylight Savings Time is finally here! Let's hope the weather cooperates also! A few miles to stretch the legs. Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride will be upon us before we know it! Ride mileage increases as the sunset time gets later into the evening. Mike Beadles, . 19 THU 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 19 THU 11:00 AM A/B 20-35 mi. City Explorer. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell. Pay parking lot, free on-street parking or ride to the ride. Winter type riding, initially. This may become a longer ride with warmer weather and clear roads. Katie Angle . 20 FRI 7:00 AM A/B approx 80-100/day Extended Trip: Fredricksburg, TX. Depart from Fredricksburg, Texas. A week of riding in the Texas Hill Country. Ride on the hills of the practically deserted 'ranch' roads. Opportunity to ride all 7 days, or go sightseeing. One day's ride will be in very mountainous area. Trasnportation option for driving from St Paul. Lodging in a rented home in Fredricksburg. Alternate modes include air to Texas, and motel lodging. Call ride leader for details. . Steve Scholl; . 20 FRI 10:30 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Winter is taking a break this week and while it won't be in the 60's,like earlier in the week, 40's are still nice for mid-March so come out on these nicer days to get your biking legs going again. We will ride around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Bring bike that is appropriate for existing weather conditions and dress appropriately for the existing weather conditions. Richard Franco, 20 FRI 10:30 AM C 10/20 mi. Target/Cub out and back. Depart from Target / Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha on Lake street. Greenway, bike trails and some street riding. A group ride maybe map or mapless. Lunch stop or eats after ride bring money. John Avoles , Herb Schultz ;. 20 FRI 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall ; Ed Hassler and others. 21 SAT 7:30 AM A 30-50+ mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. No Map available for this "A" group ride. Riders are expected to ride at an "A" winter level pace. Route and mileage determined day of ride depending on wind and winter weather conditions. If roads are dry we most likely will be riding road or cross bikes. Randall Huskamp 21 SAT 10:30 AM C 20-30 mi. Gateway to Spring. Depart from Burger King, Rear Lot nearest trail, corner of HWY 36/120/Century Avenue North St. Paul. Tired of stationary riding, then welcome back to outdoor riding. Time to bring the bike out of the basement or garage and renew your friendship with your biking buddies. We will start the spring out right by taking it easy until our body parts get used to being back in the saddle again. This will be an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and some Washington County Roads. If it is raining, snowing, trail is snow/ice covered or the temperature is below 25F, the ride will be cancelled. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 21 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up.. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! If Weather is questionable call leader or check the new groups (blog site). Michael Derner, 22 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-50+ mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. No Map available for this "A" group ride. Riders are expected to ride at an "A" winter level pace. Route and mileage determined day of ride depending on wind and winter weather conditions. If roads are dry we most likely will be riding road or cross bikes. Randall Huskamp 22 SUN 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Spring on Trails to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us as we meander from Painters Community Park for the first time this year and make our way to the Mid-town Greenway where we will traverse to Hopkins for a refreshment stop before making our way back to the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a beautiful time of year to bike as we begin our transition from the confines of winter to springtime outdoors on our bikes. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning than with your biking buddies as our body parts get accustomed to being "back in the saddle again". If it is raining, snowing, trail is snow/ice covered or the temperature is below 25F, the ride will be cancelled. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 22 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros at the library before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Charles Breer, (3/15 & 3/22), Jim Joy, (3/1, 3/8 & 3/29). 22 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 50/25 mi. Sunday's from West St. Paul. Depart from Thompson County Park in West St. Paul near intersection of Butler Ave and Hwy 52 (Lafayette Fwy), enter on Stassen Ln. Explore the rolling hills of Dakota Cty on some of the quieter roads. Enjoy some fun hill climbing and the available two rest stops. Bruce Berry . 22 SUN 6:00 PM BIKE U - BEGINNING BIKE CARE AND FEEDING. Sunrise Cyclery in Minneapolis (901 W. Lake St. - 35W to Lake St exit and west to shop). Learn beginning bike maintenance from Jamie McDonald, bicycle mechanic extraordinaire. Jamie will cover basic bike maintenance and troubleshooting - if you hesitate when your handlebars or seats need adjusting or aren’t sure how to clean and lube a bike, this class is for you. FFI: Laurie Holm, . 23 MON 6:00 PM B/C 14-18 mi. Partial-SLP (St Louis Park). Depart from MAIN parking lot in front of Erik's Bike Shop on NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Daylight Savings Time is finally here! Let's hope the weather cooperates also! A few miles to stretch the legs. Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride will be upon us before we know it! Ride mileage increases as the sunset time gets later into the evening. Mike Beadles, . 24 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 25 WED 6:00 PM B 14-18 mi. Partial-SLP (St Louis Park). Depart from MAIN parking lot in front of Erik's Bike Shop on NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Daylight Savings Time is finally here! Let's hope the weather cooperates also! A few miles to stretch the legs. Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride will be upon us before we know it! Ride mileage increases as the sunset time gets later into the evening. Mike Beadles, . 26 THU 11:00 AM A/B 20-35 mi. City Explorer. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell. Pay parking lot, free on-street parking or ride to the ride. Winter type riding, initially. This may become a longer ride with warmer weather and clear roads. Katie Angle . 27 FRI 10:30 AM C 10/20 mi. Target/Cub out and back. Depart from Target / Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha on Lake street. Greenway, bike trails and some street riding. A group ride maybe map or mapless. Lunch stop or eats after ride bring money. John Avoles , Herb Schultz ;. 27 FRI 6:00 PM N-C 20-25 mi. Winter Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless night ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have coffee or soup. Lights are required. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall ; Ed Hassler and others. 28 SAT 7:00 AM A 100 mi. March into Spring 100. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. There may not be a map available for this route, "A" riders will ride as a group. Route determined closer to day of ride depending on current winter/spring wind and weather conditions. Pace will be at a brisk "A" ride pace, we will regroup after hills. Please call or email for further information as the date gets close. If a map is available A/B riders welcome if self sufficient. Randall Huskamp . 28 SAT 10:30 AM C 20-30 mi. Gateway to Spring. Depart from Burger King, Rear Lot nearest trail, corner of HWY 36/120/Century Avenue North St. Paul. Tired of stationary riding, then welcome back to outdoor riding. Time to bring the bike out of the basement or garage and renew your friendship with your biking buddies. We will start the spring out right by taking it easy until our body parts get used to being back in the saddle again. This will be an out and back ride using the Gateway Trail and some Washington County Roads. If it is raining, snowing, trail is snow/ice covered or the temperature is below 25F, the ride will be cancelled. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 28 SAT 11:30 AM B/C 16mi BEFORE THE SWAP MEET. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A split -- yes, SPLIT -- ride! We'll take the Midtown Greenway and SW LRT out to the Hopkins VFW at 100 Shady Oak Rd, enjoy the "6th Annual TCBC Swap Meet", and then join Mike Beadles' "After The Swap Meet Ride" at 3:30 PM. After Mike's ride we'll head back the way we came and if all goes well we'll make it to Sunrise Cyclery before sunset at 7:34 PM... but please bring lights just in case. Total mileage for the combined rides: up to 50 miles, but we may shorten the leg with Mike (whose enthusiastic support we have in this collaboration) depending on weather and flat tires. Questions? Call or email me. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, . 28 SAT 12:00 PM 6th Annual TCBC Swap Meet. Veteran's Hall at the Hopkins VFW Post 425 (new location!) at 100 Shady Oak Road in Hopkins, MN. Noon to 3:00 pm. Buy, sell, or donate bicycling gear. Get ready to ride! Here's your chance to pick up some great new and gently used bikes, parts, clothing, and accessories from TCBC members with more cycling stuff than we need. Our obsession is your good fortune, come get the bargains! Valerie Olson. 28 SAT 3:30 PM A/B 40 mi. After the Swap Meet A/B Version. Depart from Hopkins VFW at 100 Shady Oak Rd in Hopkins, MN. The A/B companion to Mr Bikey's post swap ride... a bit longer, a bit faster, ride in the west suburbs with a rest stop in the Maple Plain vicinity. Ride departs at 3:30, so you'll have plenty of time to buy, sell, help clean up, etc. and still make the start. Make sure to check with ride leader if weather looks iffy, he's getting soft when it comes to wet spring rides... George Hagemann . 28 SAT 3:30 PM B 30-35 mi. After The Swap Meet Ride. Depart from Hopkins VFW at 100 Shady Oak Rd in Hopkins, MN. Ride in the western suburbs and ex-urb's, with many potential lake views! This ride will be held immediately after the finish of the TCBC Swap Meet. After selling your extra stuff, and buying your exciting new treasures at the TCBC Swap Meet, join your TCBC friends on a ride that starts from the same location! Mike Beadles, . 29 SUN 7:30 AM A 30-50+ mi. Dunn with Winter. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Route and distance determined day of ride based on wind and weather conditions. No map available for this ride. Riders expected to keep an "A" pace and ride in a group. Road and Cross bikes encouraged. Randall Huskamp . 29 SUN 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Spring on Trails to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Join us as we meander from Painters Community Park for the first time this year and make our way to the Mid-town Greenway where we will traverse to Hopkins for a refreshment stop before making our way back to the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a beautiful time of year to bike as we begin our transition from the confines of winter to springtime outdoors on our bikes. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning than with your biking buddies as our body parts get accustomed to being "back in the saddle again". If it is raining, snowing, trail is snow/ice covered or the temperature is below 25F, the ride will be cancelled. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cindy DePratter, . 29 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros at the library before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Charles Breer, (3/15 & 3/22), Jim Joy, (3/1, 3/8 & 3/29). 29 SUN 12:30 PM A/B 30/44 mi. 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. Ice will cancel the ride. Water & restrooms available at the Holiday Gas Station before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Eric Feld, 29 SUN 6:00 PM BIKE U - ADVANCED BIKE CARE. Sunrise Cyclery in Minneapolis (901 W Lake Street - 35W to Lake St exit and west to shop). Learn advanced bike maintenance from Jamie McDonald, bicycle mechanic extraordinaire. Imagine you’re at the Ironman standing in a pleasant 40-degree drizzle with a bike that won’t shift. Wouldn’t it be nice NOT to wait for that sag wagon? For those who know the basics and are ready to learn more. FFI: Laurie Holm, . 30 MON 6:00 PM B/C 14-18 mi. Partial-SLP (St Louis Park). Depart from MAIN parking lot in front of Erik's Bike Shop on NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Daylight Savings Time is finally here! Let's hope the weather cooperates also! A few miles to stretch the legs. Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride will be upon us before we know it! Ride mileage increases as the sunset time gets later into the evening. Mike Beadles, . 31 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy, 31 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. It's been too much fun, so we're going to give it one more run! A flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. For the most part, quiet roads. Leader paces the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. We'll dine on the patio after. Rain (snow?) or extreme Canadian cold may cancel at leaders discretion. After all, this is a "tropical" ride. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman. 31 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 21-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. There is no rest stop on this route through April. Route mileage offered dependent upon available daylight. Jim Dohogne . |