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March 20111 TUE TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 TUE 10:00 AM B 50 mi. ALBUQUERQUE AMBLE. Depart from Super 8 Motel - Midtown; 2500 Unuversity Blvd. NE; Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 (intersection University & Menaul). If you're driving to BikeAZona and find yourself in Albuquerque, NM on Mar. 1 this is a ride you'll want to do. We'll head through town to the far western edge of the city (the city does abruptly end - no endless suburbs like MSP), cruise alongside the Rio Grande River and have a late lunch in Old Town. Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747; Dick Voss. 1 TUE 10:30 AM A/B 45 to 50 mi. BikeAZona Route Scouting. Depart from Horizon Park 15440 N. 100th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85255. If you are in town early for BikeAZona come join us as we do final route review of the Dreamy Draw and Carefree routes. Kate Kovar 480-515-0714 & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180. 1 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. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 2 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker at myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 3 THU 10:30 AM A/B 45 to 50 mi. BikeAZona Route Scouting. Depart from Horizon Park 15440 N. 100th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85255. If you are in town early for BikeAZona come join us as we do final route review of the Dreamy Draw and Carefree routes. Kate Kovar 480-515-0714 & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180. 4 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 5-12 SAT A/B about 50 mi. per day BikeAZona 2011. Depart from Various locations around Scottsdale AZ. The routes will be planned for the A/B rider with 45-60 mile days. Most routes offer shortcuts for a self-sufficient B rider or extra miles for those of you who need to go for more. Rides will start in North Scottsdale or will require a short drive to get out of town and into the desert. All routes will be on paved surfaces, including some paved bike trails and suited to road bikes. 5 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. One of the rides will go up the Mounds Park hill, against Randall's wishes... Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 6 SUN 9:15 AM A 20-30+mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave S and 29th Streets. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 6 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. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and cavernous potholes may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 6 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (3/20, 3/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (3/6, 3/13). 7 -12 MON C 30+ mi. per day "C" ARIZONA. Depart from Scottsdale, Gilbert and Phoenix Arizona. These will be C pace rides and fun in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Phoenix and surrounding areas. We will ride 30 plus a day. The first day wil begin with a 10:00 a.m. brunch at the home of Jan McGee and Joann Martin for a 30 mile flat ride on a central bike path in Scottsdale. On the following days we will have options, including social and tourist activities, with some hills, maps, and a "do-able pace. Weather can range from 50 to 90 degrees a day. Social Hosts will be Mike Brown, Jan and Joann. For lodging ideas, contact Jan or Joann. Each person will arrange their own transportation. Joann's cell: 651-338-5800. John Hoffmann, ride leader, (home) 715-834-7897 (cell) 715-379-1074. Plan now for a fun vacation to "SeeAzona" with the C bikers of TCBC. John Hoffmann - home phone 715-834-7897 (cell phone 715-379-1074). 7 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the April issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 8 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. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 9 WED 10:00 AM Champlin Midmorning-at- Hudy's. Depart from Hudy's non departure bring your hunger for brunch. Good eating and great fellowship. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 cell. 9 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Ride into the wind and no looking back as we head out into the elements. WE challenge ourselves to ride our very best and get our heart pumping. We have various routes for the wind and winter weather conditions and hills are NOT out of the question! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker at myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 11 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 12 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. One of the rides will go up the Mounds Park hill, against Randall's wishes... Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 12 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Spring is almost here, so for the last few weeks of winter start to get prepared for the riding season with a nice moderately challenging ride that will get your legs ready for spring riding. Weather will dictate route and distance. Cross or mountain bikes are encouraged. Dress appropriately for the existing weather conditions Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 13 SUN 9:15 AM A 30+ mi. Freewheelin Sunday Midtown Bike Center- Group Ride. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway 29th Street and 10th Ave South Minneapolis. Ride out with the Midtown Bike Centers "Sunday Waffle Ride". A hardy group of winter riders checking out the trails and sites in search of signs of spring. No map available so riders are expected to ride at a winter "A" pace to keep the group together. We will ride in the best direction, and distance, for the winter weather and road conditions that may exist. We may stop somewhere for coffee or just head out and back to the Midtown Bike Center, a very open and flexible mind set is welcome to attend. If weather conditions are excellent for the winter we may embark on a longer ride of up to 50 miles. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 13 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. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and cavernous potholes may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 13 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (3/20, 3/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (3/6, 3/13). 14 MON 6:30 PM SOCIAL GATHERING AT PANERA'S BROT UND KAFFEEGESCHAFT.. Depart from 2515 White Bear Lake Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109. At 18:30. If your really interested in our great state trails, please do join us at Panera's Once again ladies and gentlemen, It's your Hostess with the Mostest - " I remain your most humble and obedient servant" Danke schon. Augie aka "the Gus Meister" Muller...haus fon 651-770-5065. 15 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. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 15 TUE 5:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided depending on route. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 16 WED 12:30 PM A/B 33 mi. DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE RIDE. Depart from the parking near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop at Dunn Brothers Coffee shop in Eden Prairie. Park on the street, or pay to park in the lot. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 16 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 17 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 18 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 19 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. One of the rides will go up the Mounds Park hill, against Randall's wishes... Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 19 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Spring is almost here, so for the last few weeks of winter start to get prepared for the riding season with a nice moderately challenging ride that will get your legs ready for spring riding. Weather will dictate route and distance. Cross or mountain bikes are encouraged. Dress appropriately for the existing weather conditions Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651-246-3863. 20 SUN 8:45 AM A 30+ mi. Midtown Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Midtown Bike Center. Ride into the outer city limits as we get prepared for the MN Ironman Bike ride. We will increase distance and speed as the roads and weather become more biker friendly. Start time and location very apt to change weekly, so come back and check the website. Will ride as a group and ride harder to challenge ourselves to enter spring lookin' good!!! Weather and road appropriate bikes and tires this time of year. Feel free to contact leaders for more information. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 or Matt Younker at myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 20 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. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and cavernous potholes may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 20 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (3/20, 3/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (3/6, 3/13). 20 SUN 12:30 PM A/B 30/44 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 21 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Please park on Woodhill Drive (side street by the store). It's time to ride again. This is a scenic ride passing 3 lakes. The rest stop is at mile 19 at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake. The leader will ride no slower than 12 mph average. Faster riders are welcome on this ride. Riders who ride slower than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. If it rains or snows the ride will be canceled. Marina Lim (651) 808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 22 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. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 22 TUE 5:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided depending on route. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 23 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 24 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 25 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. WINTER FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! 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 stops. Bike lights front and rear required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. New riders welcome. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; and others. 25 FRI 7:00 PM Bike U: Safety Symposium. REI Bloomington, 750 W American Blvd Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 884-4315. Julie Kosbab and Lisa Austin will share their tips and experiences and answer questions. Both are League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructors and members of the Twin Cities Bicycling Club. Please come and join Julie and Lisa for this great session. They are not only creative, humorous and brilliant, but they care about you and the cycling community. How great of them to take time to prepare this session for all of us. See you all there and there will be treats as well. Bike U Coordinator: Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com. 26 SAT 8:00 AM A 25-50 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis MN. "A" Riders riding as a group Winter Riding at it's best on a cold crisp winter morning. Nothing says your tough (or wakes you up) better than a cold slap of wind in the face. We will ride various routes with winter weather conditions taken into consideration. One of the rides will go up the Mounds Park hill, against Randall's wishes... Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 26 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 18-25 mi. Spring Thaw. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe 3401 Lyndale Ave S Mpls. Meet across street at recreation center parking lot. Snows about gone, time to see how those legs feel on the bike. Jim Angle, 763-208-3595, katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net. 26 SAT 1:00 PM B/C 15-20 mi. BEFORE THE SWAP MEET RIDE. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. We'll take the Midtown Greenway and SW LRT out to the Hopkins VFW at 100 Shady Oak Rd, shop 'til we drop at the "8th Annual TCBC Swap Meet", then head back to Sunrise Cyclery at 4:30 PM. I'll be equipped with backpack and panniers and if you're nice to me I may help carry your treasures back to the ride start. No split ride this year due to the recent SWAP MEET time change. Ed "Avoid Streets" Hassler, 612-990-9861, spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 26 SAT 2:00 PM 8th Annual TCBC Swap Meet. Veteran's Hall, Hopkins VFW Post 425; 100 Shady Oak Rd; Hopkins, MN 55343. 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! http://biketcbc-dot-org/swapmeet/ 26 SAT 4:30 PM B 30-35 mi. After The Swap Meet "B" Ride. Depart from Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Rd, 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, 612-839-5406, MrBikey-at-MrBikey-dot-com. 27 SUN 8:45 AM A 30+ mi. Midtown Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Midtown Bike Center. Ride into the outer city limits as we get prepared for the MN Ironman Bike ride. We will increase distance and speed as the roads and weather become more biker friendly. Start time and location very apt to change weekly, so come back and check the website. Will ride as a group and ride harder to challenge ourselves to enter spring lookin' good!!! Weather and road appropriate bikes and tires this time of year. Feel free to contact leaders for more information. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 or Matt Younker at myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 27 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. Temps below ten above, frozen freewheels, and cavernous potholes may cancel the ride. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 27 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Roseville). Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -25F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Fun!!! Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com (3/20, 3/27) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (3/6, 3/13). 27 SUN 12:30 PM A/B 30/44 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 27 SUN 1:00 PM B 26-31 mi. Gettin' The Ironman Bug. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (MAIN parking lot in front of store), 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Ride mostly bike trails (avoid the potholes on the roads!) in the western suburbs and Minneapolis to Dunn Bros and back. Optional 5 extra mile loop by the river makes the 26 mile route a total of 31 for folks that desire more. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, MrBikey-at-MrBikey-dot-com. 27 SUN 4:30 PM B 26-31 mi. Gettin' The Ironman Bug II. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop (MAIN parking lot in front of store), 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Ride mostly bike trails (avoid the potholes on the roads!) in the western suburbs and Minneapolis to Dunn Bros and back. Optional 5 extra mile loop by the river makes the 26 mile route a total of 31 for folks that desire more. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, MrBikey-at-MrBikey-dot-com. 28 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington, Roseville 55113. Please park on Woodhill Drive (side street by the store). It's time to ride again. This is a scenic ride passing 3 lakes. The rest stop is at mile 19 at Caribou Coffee in White Bear Lake. The leader will ride no slower than 12 mph average. Faster riders are welcome on this ride. Riders who ride slower than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. If it rains or snows the ride will be canceled. Marina Lim (651) 808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 29 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. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail-dot-com. 29 TUE 5:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided depending on route. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 30 WED 6:00 PM A 20-30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 29th Street and 10th Ave South ON THE GREENWAY. Various Routes and distance as we will ride to the edge of darkness. As the sun stays longer we shall increase our mileage. We will ride faster with no rest stops. Direction and distance determined by weather and wind. Weather appropriate bikes for road conditions. When roads dry and the Potholes are gone the faster the bikes get. Come challenge yourself to a good group ride at an "A" pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 31 THU 2:15 PM A/B 24 mi. Thursday Afternoon Ride. Depart from Lynnhurst Park at West 50th Street and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Join us for an afternoon bike ride, with a possible rest stop at the Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop Susan Evan 61-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 31 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-30+ mi. Midtown Spring Tune-up. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 29th St and 10th Ave South. Get your legs warmed up for spring riding and prepare yourself for the Ironman. A variety of routes some just flat on trails and sometimes out to Mendota and St Paul. A map is provided for these rides. Distance will increase as the days get longer. Weather and road conditions will determine the best route for the evening. Bring a light along incase of a mechanical as we will ride to the Edge Of Darkness. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. |