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MAY 2007

1 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller

1 TUE 10:30 AM C 15/20 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot on Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll check in with Timmy (Tin Fish) to see if he is ready for us and, if not, do a Calhoun Commons alternative. Then take a different route back. Herb Schultz

1 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 36/28/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne

1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. For the May 22 ride only, the ride will leave from the public parking lot located at the intersection of East River Road and Summit Av. Please DO NOT USE the Temple of Aaron parking lot on that evening; instead, park on the street. A classic TCBC hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Coordinator and sometime ride leader: Rebecca Lawrence; various other leaders.

1 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

1 TUE 6:00 PM AB/B 25/36 mi. EXCELSIOR SAMPLER. Depart from DT Excelsior - Park in City Lot behind Jake O'Connor's Irish Pub. Excelsior to Chaska to Victoria and back (short cuts available). Rural roads with rolling hills and cute towns. Rest stop in Victoria. Option to add 11 mile hill loop for faster riders. Gather at Jake O'Connor's Irish Pub for refreshments after ride. Park in yellow striped area in parking lot if staying afterwards. Deb "I'll brake for food" Rodgers (952-250-4670) & Rick Rodgers (612-963-0108) (Web Ride)

1 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Back for a tenth year! From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, .

1 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact Charles Breer at for info.

2 WED 10:00 AM C 5-15 mi. BASIC TRAINING RIDES ON PAVED TRAILS. Depart from Great River Trailhead at Mendota Hts Rd & Hwy 13. This is an all trail ride (no roads). Group rides at speed of slowest rider. Ride will be approx. one hour out and one hour back. Mapless ride with ride leaders at front and rear. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, .

2 WED 6:00 PM B 25-29 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.

2 WED 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. FAMILY NIGHT OUT. Depart from Now Sports, 3673 Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice laid-back ride for families. Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. We will travel mostly on trails of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

2 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville (2233 Hamline Ave N). Park at the west end of the lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks, .

2 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Leave on this ever-evolving evening adventure as the last bell sounds from the steeple of the Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Av in Richfield. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner,

3 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

3 THU 10:30 AM B/C 35 mi. BIG MARINE RAMBLE. Depart from Hardwood Creek Trailhead at Hwy 61, 1/2 mi N of Cty Rd 8 (Anoka Cty 14), in Hugo, MN. From Hwy 35 E exit 123, go east on Cty Rd 8/Cty Rd 14 to Hwy 61, then left (north) 1/2 mile on Hwy 61. Park at Harwood Creek Trailhead on left by Hugo Feed Mill. We'll bike on country roads to Scandia and around Big Marine Lake and return. Rest / lunch stop at Warner Nature Center. Pack a lunch. Some rolling hills and open country scenery. Jack Uttermark, ; Herb Schultz, .

3 THU 10:30 AM AB 33 mi. OUT & ABOUT. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking near the Lake Harriet Bandshell.. Enjoy a morning ride with your friends. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com. (Web Ride)

3 THU 5:45 or 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. May 3 (5:45 PM), May 17 (6:00 PM), and May 31 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, . May 10 (5:45 PM) and May 24 (6:00 PM): Lee Thielman .

3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Dianne Bell, tacobell63@yahoo.com, 612-554-1331; Mike Beadles, mrbikey@mrbikey.com, 612-839-5406; Scott Larson, scottglarson@comcast.net, 651-455-0749.

3 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, .

4 FRI 8:00 AM B/C 24 mi. WOLVES ON FRANKLIN. Depart from the Wolves Den just SE of E Franklin Av and 11th Av S. Howl down a resurrected Franklin Av and lope over to Ramsey Hill in St. Paul. The pack will return via Summit Av. The Wolves Den is open for breakfast at 7 AM for those who like to crawl out of the den early. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.

4 FRI 10:00 AM C 20+/- mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin, MN, 763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid-ride break and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson, .

4 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. The ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. May 4: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. May 11: Lee Thielman, . May 18: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. May 25: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.

4 FRI 10:15 AM C 22 mi. HEH! HOPKINS TO EXCELSIOR HOP. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Our HOP is to Excelsior and the new Irish pub restaurant, Jake O’Connor ‘s. Our route is on LRT North Trail (crushed limestone). Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

4 FRI 1:00 PM AB 33 - 40 mi. AN AFTERNOON RIDE. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com. (Web Ride)

4 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net. (Web Ride)

4 FRI 3:30 PM AB/B 35-55 mi. DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE. Depart from Riverside Park, off 2nd St W on Locust, north of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Biking up and down three river valleys promises a hilly challenge. Bring your climbing legs, a cyclocross or hybird bike for extra weight and good exercise and a triple chain ring. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

4 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. May 4 and 18: Mark Gregory. May 11 and 25: Lee Thielman.

4 FRI 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. GOOD FRIDAY. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3030 2nd Av S. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul, with some hills to climb for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

5 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). NOTE TIME CHANGE. This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, . No ride May 26th.

5 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl, , srs428@msn.com.

5 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS: MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:30 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, , .

5 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 54 or 65 mi. A RIDE IN THE CLOUDS. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and head east. At the light at Courtly Rd, go left to Ojibway Dr, then right into the park. Scenic route through southern Washington County including a rest stop in Afton. Some hilly sections that appear to lead up into the clouds. A few new and improved roads added to last year ‘s route. Jeff Johnson, 651-552-9131.

5 SAT 10:00 AM B 37 mi. STILLWATER. Returning on some of the Gateway Trail. Leave from Woodland Hills Church parking lot in Maplewood, one block east and north of White Bear and Larpenteur. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917.

5 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from Crosby Farm Park in Saint Paul, at bottom of Crosby Farm Road along Mississippi River. Entrance is where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. Ride along the Mississippi River with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan, 651-633-6228, david_dugan@comcast.net.

5 SAT 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. GET TO KNOW HASTINGS (SPRING EDITION). Depart from Vermillion River Park in Hastings MN (across from Applebee's). From Twin Cities take Hwy 61 south to Hastings. After crossing bridge, continue through Hwy 46 junction, then turn left on 21st St E to park. We'll bike some familiar and new routes with lunch/rest stop en route. Yes there will be a visit to the Dairy Store for Malts (complements from leaders). John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, .

5 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, . No ride May 26th.

5 SAT 10:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, . No ride May 26th.

5 SAT 3:00 PM B/C 40 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

6 SUN 5:30 - 6:00 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Note: depart times and ride leader vary for each Sunday. 5/6 depart 6:00 AM, Steve Scholl, ; 5/13 depart 5:45 AM, Kristine Poelzer, 651-633-1127; 5/20 depart 5:45 AM, Richard Franco, ; 5/27 depart 5:30 AM, Steve Scholl, .

6 SUN 8:00 AM A/AB 67 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62, 3.5 miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 952-380-9914; Lee Stagg, 952-934-6000.

6 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 40 mi. ST JAMES HOTEL BRUNCH RIDE. Depart from parking lot at the north end of the Red Wing Pottery mall/shops in Red Wing. We ‘ll ride 20 miles to Cannon Falls and 20 back to Red Wing. Short breaks at Welsh trailhead and Cannon Falls trailhead. Brunchers then either bike or drive two miles to the St. James Hotel’s fifth floor elegant brunch at 1 PM. Please RSVP by May 5 so we can make appropriate reservations. Don Picard, don451@mac.com, 952-894-3431 (cell at ride: 612-396-3884); Herb Schultz, 951-941-4381 (cell at ride: 952-334-5382).

6 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, .

6 SUN 9:00 AM B 34 mi. LOOKING FOR TIGO. Depart from Walmart lot in St. Anthony Village just north of 37th Av on the west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. LIDO is home safe, thank goodness, but there is a Tiger loose on his range. We all know that tigers and monkeys do not mix. This tiger has to be found, so let's ride! Finder responsible for removing tiger from the territory. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot@aol.com.

6 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY. Depart from Inver Grove Community Center. 8055 Barbara Av (on 80th, one block off Hwy 52). Come join us for a leisurely ride around northern Dakota County. Burley's and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear helmets. Molly "SpokeGirl" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

6 SUN 10:30 AM B 25/30 mi. MAY DAY CELEBRATION RIDE. Depart from Matthews Park, E 24th St and 27th Av S, Mpls. A social ride with lunch at the Turtle Bakery, then on to the 33rd Annual “Heart of the Beast” May Day Parade. Be among the thousands to participate in the annual social action event that is among the largest in the U.S. Bring a bike lock if you want to go to Powderhorn Park afterwards to witness the awakening of the Tree of Life. We will also attempt a telepathic message to friends at Machu Picchu. For more info see http://www.hobt.org/mayday/index.html. Dan Miller, 612-789-8876.

6 SUN 1:00 PM B 31 mi. NORTHEAST WHIRL. Depart from Wells Fargo Bank parking lot at 2329 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis. Wells Fargo is on the East side of Central. We'll ride along less-traveled roads and trails in Minneapolis and adjacent suburbs. How about coffee or a coke before the ride? Walk south on Central about a block to awaiting venues. Alan M. Wichman, 612-789-1315 (Home) or 612-770-7244 (Mobile), amwminnesota@usfamily.net. (Web Ride)


6 SUN ICHS QUADRUPEDAL (Non-TCBC) The Iowa County Humane Society bike tour. Routes of 35, 55, 86, and 100 miles through the rolling hills of Iowa County. Ride starts and ends at the Dodgeville Middle School, Dodgeville, WI. FFI: http://www.ichs.net/quadrupedal.html.

7 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. A scenic ride passing Vadnais and Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim, 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.

7 MON 3:30 PM AB/B, 30-45 mi. TRIMBELLE RIVER RIDE. Depart from Valley Bar/Grill, about 8 miles east of Prescott, WI, on US Hwy 10. Come for a great close to the speed/strength training series, with a few challenging hills, a beautiful river valley, and some great rollers. Mary Miller, 763-789-7560.

7 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th & 50th St in south Mpls. This ride is a Social B ride, and may be mapless. Ride will explore Mpls & St. Paul. A few hills but mostly flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels, ,

7 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left into parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.

7 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "MONDAY, MONDAY". Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Av S, Mpls. A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St Paul with a few hills for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Catherine Roach, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

7 MON 6:00 PM B 25/30 mi. GREAT BUNS. Depart from Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av. St Paul (park on street or in lot across from store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul & surrounding areas, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies and other delicious specials. Charles Breer, ; Mary Derks, & other ride leaders. (Web Ride)

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8 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av 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, , .

8 TUE 10:30 AM C 25 mi. LA DE DA BISTRO RIDE. Depart from Kowalski’s Parking Lot (NE Corner), Hwy 61 & White Bear Av/Hoffman Rd. We‘ll bike around White Bear Lake, through Mahtomedi, and catch Gateway trail to Pine Point Park, then return via county roads. Pack a lunch for the break at Pine Point Park. This ride offers some hills to provide an aerobic workout. Jack Uttermark, ; Herb Schultz, .

8 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 36/28/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .

8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. For the May 22 ride only, the ride will leave from the public parking lot located at the intersection of East River Road and Summit Av. Please DO NOT USE the Temple of Aaron parking lot on that evening; instead, park on the street. A classic TCBC hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Coordinator and sometime ride leader: Rebecca Lawrence, ; various other leaders.

8 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

8 TUE 6:00 PM AB/B 25/36 mi. EXCELSIOR SAMPLER. Depart from DT Excelsior - Park in City Lot behind Jake O'Connor's Irish Pub. Excelsior to Chaska to Victoria and back (short cuts available). Rural roads with rolling hills and cute towns. Rest stop in Victoria. Option to add 11 mile hill loop for faster riders. Gather at Jake O'Connor's Irish Pub for refreshments after ride. Park in yellow striped area in parking lot if staying afterwards. Deb "I'll brake for food" Rodgers (952-250-4670) & Rick Rodgers (612-963-0108) (Web Ride)

8 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Back for a tenth year! From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, .

9 WED 10:00 AM C 5-15 mi. BASIC TRAINING RIDES ON PAVED TRAILS. Depart from Great River Trailhead at Mendota Hts Rd & Hwy 13. This is an all trail ride (no roads). Group rides at speed of slowest rider. Ride will be approx. one hour out and one hour back. Mapless ride with ride leaders at front and rear. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, .

9 WED 10:00 AM AB 51 mi. TOWN HALL MEETING. Depart from Blaine city hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449, north on 35 to 95th/national sport center exit, go right, road turns into raddison rd, turn right at 109th, go 1 block to town square dr. park on street next to park . Leaving from Blaine we head for Wyoming and then to Lino Lakes  then back to Blaine, Come ride some roads that you haven't been on before, some roads will feel like your up north, Oh I guess it is up north. First food rest stop is at 29 miles so bring a snack if needed, rest stop at park at 23, Garry Glubka,651-303-2207,gglubby@comcast.net. (Web Ride)

9 WED 6:00 PM B 25-29 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.

9 WED 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. FAMILY NIGHT OUT. Depart from Now Sports, 3673 Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice laid-back ride for families. Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. We will travel mostly on trails of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

9 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). A scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, .

9 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Leave on this ever-evolving evening adventure as the last bell sounds from the steeple of the Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Av in Richfield. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner,

9 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop in Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break. Bring your own treats. After-ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, .

10 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture to Lake Como and back via the State Fair Grounds and enjoy the sights along the way. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .

10 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

10 THU 10:00 AM C 20 mi. HOPKINS AND TIN FISH. Depart from SW Corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Av S, Mpls. We'll head for Hopkins, trekking around Lakes Calhoun and Harriet, and LRT East. Return will be on Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lake and Kenilworth Trails. All trails paved asphalt. Rest stop is Hopkins Depot Coffee House; en route lunch stop is Tin Fish at Lake Calhoun. Herb Schultz, .

10 THU 5:45 or 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. May 3 (5:45 PM), May 17 (6:00 PM), and May 31 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, . May 10 (5:45 PM) and May 24 (6:00 PM): Lee Thielman .

10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Dianne Bell, tacobell63@yahoo.com, 612-554-1331; Mike Beadles, mrbikey@mrbikey.com, 612-839-5406; Scott Larson, scottglarson@comcast.net, 651-455-0749.

10 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, .

11 FRI 7:00 AM B/C 23 mi. SUNRISE NORTH. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av S, Mpls (SE corner of 35W & Lake St). Start the day right and head north on trails & parkways to Steamworks Coffee & Tea Co. for waffles and java. Biffs and H2O at ride start uncertain. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.

11 FRI 10:00 AM C 20+/- mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin, MN, 763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid-ride break and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson, .

11 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. The ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. May 4: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. May 11: Lee Thielman, . May 18: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. May 25: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.

11 FRI 10:30 AM C 20/25 mi. (BBB) - BIKE BIRD BURGERS. Depart from Great River State Trail trailhead in Marshland, WI. From Twin Cities go south and cross into WI at Winona, then right (south) on WI 54 to Cty P. Marshland trailhead is on right (small sign). Trail fees $4-day/$15-year. Crushed limestone (bring bike for those conditions). We’ll Bike parts of the Great River Trail and Perrot State Park, while viewing the Birds which frequent this area during seasonal migration. Our Burger stop is the renowned Trempealeau Hotel. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

11 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net. (Web Ride)

11 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. May 4 and 18: Mark Gregory. May 11 and 25: Lee Thielman.

11 FRI 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. GOOD FRIDAY. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3030 2nd Av S. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul, with some hills to climb for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

12 SAT 6:30 AM A 130 mi. 130 ON MY 30TH . There will not be a map provided for this ride! Depart from East Lake Street and W River Rd Dunn Brothers. Help me celebrate my 30th Birthday with a beautiful ride out the Gateway Trail to little traveled roads on the way to Scandia, Osceola, Hudson, Prescott, Hastings, Cottage Grove, Woodbury, St Paul, and back to Minneapolis. Be prepared for a decent pace and hills, but we will regroup after hills. Rest areas may be sparse in WI so make sure you have plenty of water. Caleb Donaldson 612-990-2646, calebandmichelle@msn.com. (Web Ride)

12 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). NOTE TIME CHANGE. This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, . No ride May 26th.

12 SAT 7:30 AM C 21 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 W. Cty. Rd. C2, Roseville, Corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is the Stone Arch Bridge with breakfast at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. Well worth getting out early for. Fairly level except for a hill on the St. Paul campus of the U. of M. Don Hopkins dchopkin@aol.com 651-628-9713. (Web Ride)

12 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot.com. Dave Haerle, , 651-768-7406.

12 SAT 9:00 AM C 30/50 mi. HARDWOOD CREEK - SUNRISE PRAIRIE TRAILS. Depart from trailhead in Hugo, MN, corner of Hwy 61 & 14. Riders going 25 miles up the trail can have lunch at the Oak Tree Restaurant in North Branch. Those going 15 miles up the trail can stop at one of the many places in Stacy. Remember - the more the merrier, come one, came all. Questions? Call Augie aka The "Gus Meister" Muller, .

12 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS: MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then US 25 south to US 29, then right on US 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:30 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, , .

12 SAT 9:30 AM C 15 mi. ELM CREEK EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from west side of Holiday parking lot, 109th Av N and Douglas Dr, Champlin. For complete directions, see related article. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 12+19 and June 2, 9, 16, 23) exploring the N. Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, a spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch after ride. Carolyn Caswell, ceCaswell@hotmail.com, 763-315-3687; Deb Matchinsky, 612-374-2158; Neil Millam, 763-862-3780.

12 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, . No ride May 26th.

12 SAT 10:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, . No ride May 26th.

12 SAT 10:30 AM C 30 mi. THE TONKA TREK. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 & Eden Prairie Rd intersection, go north one block to Wagner Road, then right into Prairie Court Mall on left. We’ll bike north, passing Round and Lotus Lakes, to Excelsior, up and around Lake Minnetonka, and return with rest/lunch break at Lord Fletcher’s. Jack Uttermark, ; Herb Schultz, .

12 SAT 12:00 PM A/B 35-55 mi. THE HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av NE (CR D), in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, but with the theme of good roads and scenery. Dinner option following. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

12 SAT 3:00 PM B/C 40 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

12 SAT ALLIANZ MS 60/30 BIKE TOUR. (Non-TCBC) A fundraiser for MS, ride of 30 or 60 miles, starts and ends at the Maplewood Community Center. Contact 1-800-528-5296 or www.mssociety.org.

13 SUN 5:30 - 6:00 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Note: depart times and ride leader vary for each Sunday. 5/6 depart 6:00 AM, Steve Scholl, ; 5/13 depart 5:45 AM, Kristine Poelzer, 651-633-1127; 5/20 depart 5:45 AM, Richard Franco, ; 5/27 depart 5:30 AM, Steve Scholl, .

13 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, .

13 SUN 9:00 AM BC 58-62 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175; . (Web Ride)

13 SUN 1:00 PM C 20 mi. MOTHER'S DAY BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE. Mapless. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We honor our Mothers with a leisurely social ride and a celebration at Broadway Pizza after ride. If you are unable to make ride, join us at the Broadway Celebration. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

13 SUN 1:00 PM B 25-35 mi. SOUTHERN SUNDAY. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). Come and enjoy a casual Sunday afternoon ride in the southern metro. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.

14 MON 10:30 AM C 30 mi. LEGGING THE LAKES. Depart from Kowalski’s Parking Lot (NE Corner) at Hwy 61 & White Bear Av/Hoffman Rd. We’ll bike parts of Little Goose, Gervais, Phalen, McCarron’s, Owasso, Green, Sucker, and Vadnais Lakes. Pack a lunch for rest/ lunch break at McCarron’s Beach. There is a one mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. Jack Uttermark, ; Herb Schultz, .

14 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. A scenic ride passing Vadnais and Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim, 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.

14 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left into parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.

14 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "MONDAY, MONDAY". Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Av S, Mpls. A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St Paul with a few hills for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Catherine Roach, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

14 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th & 50th St in south Mpls. This ride is a Social B ride, and may be mapless. Ride will explore Mpls & St. Paul. A few hills but mostly flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels, ,

14 MON 6:00 PM B 25/30 mi. GREAT BUNS. Depart from Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av. St Paul (park on street or in lot across from store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul & surrounding areas, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies and other delicious specials. Charles Breer, ; Mary Derks, & other ride leaders. (Web Ride)

14 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center Ice Arena A lot. (494 & Minnetonka Blvd.). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann . (Web Ride)

15 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

15 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av 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, , .

15 TUE 10:15 AM C 20/25 mi. CHANHASSEN LAKES AND MARSHES. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. Go 1 block north from intersection Hwy 5 and Hwy 4 (Eden Prairie Rd) and turn right on Wagner Way, then left into strip mall parking lot. Ride is primarily on blacktopped trails around Chanhassen lakes and marshes; our lunch stop will be in Chanhassen. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Herb Schultz, .

15 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 36/28/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .

15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. For the May 22 ride only, the ride will leave from the public parking lot located at the intersection of East River Road and Summit Av. Please DO NOT USE the Temple of Aaron parking lot on that evening; instead, park on the street. A classic TCBC hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Coordinator and sometime ride leader: Rebecca Lawrence, ; various other leaders.

15 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

15 TUE 6:00 PM A/AB 33/23 mi. EXCELSIOR SAMPLER. Depart from DT Excelsior city parking lot behind Jake O'Connor's Irish Pub. Excelsior to Victoria and back. Ride starts out on suburban roads then turns rural with rolling hills. Rest stop in quaint Victoria. Option to take the LRT crushed limestone trail back to Excelsior from Victoria. Another option to add 10 mile hill route for more fun! Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Gather at either Jake O'Conner's Irish Pub or Maynard's deck for refreshments afterwards (depending on weather). Deb "I'll Brake for Food" Rodgers, 952-250-4670 and Rick "What are Brakes?" Rodgers, 612-963-0108 . (Web Ride)

15 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Back for a tenth year! From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, .

15 TUE 6:15 PM B/BC 15-25 mi. JORDAN JOURNEY. (May 15 & 29) Depart from Waterfall parking lot in Lagoon Park, downtown Jordan. We'll explore areas surrounding Jordan including the towns of Prior Lake, Carver, Belle Plaine, New Prague.  Rides will be on rural backroads, some with wide shoulders, all somewhat hilly. Visit a local eatery afterwards. Please contact first.  Tim Bischke, timbee205@yahoo.com; 952.492.2088; 612.298.0851 cell. (Web Ride)

16 WED 9:15 AM AB 41/59 mi. BIKING BIRTHDAY (TRAILHEAD TREKKING). Depart from Trailhead Bike & Fitness 11351 Aquila Dr. #101, Champlin MN 55316. What better way to celebrate a birthday then riding a bike. There are two mileage options 41 or 59. Rolling our way through Maple Grove, Dayton, Fletcher, Corcoran, Rogers, Rockford. Jeff Hofstede 763-516-2150 jeff_hofstede@yahoo.com. (Web Ride)

16 WED 10:00 AM C 5-15 mi. BASIC TRAINING RIDES ON PAVED TRAILS. Depart from Great River Trailhead at Mendota Hts Rd & Hwy 13. This is an all trail ride (no roads). Group rides at speed of slowest rider. Ride will be approx. one hour out and one hour back. Mapless ride with ride leaders at front and rear. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, .

16 WED 10:00 AB 50 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls, WI. Hoffman Park is on County M, just west of the intersection of M and WI 35, on the east edge of River Falls. A very scenic ride, especially in the spring. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)

16 WED 10:30 AM AB 35 mi. OUT & ABOUT. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Join your friends for a morning bike ride. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com. (Web Ride)

16 WED 6:00 PM B 25-29 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.

16 WED 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. FAMILY NIGHT OUT. Depart from Now Sports, 3673 Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice laid-back ride for families. Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. We will travel mostly on trails of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

16 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville (2233 Hamline Ave N). Park at the west end of the lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks, .

16 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. FOREIGN EXPERIENCE. South of the border invader Pat Exley will be wearing his sombrero and flashing his green card as he leads off from Wednesday ‘s familiar 76th and Oliver starting location for his translation of ìa new and different experienceî. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com

16 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop in Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break. Bring your own treats. After-ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, .

17 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture to Lake Como and back via the State Fair Grounds and enjoy the sights along the way. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .

17 THU 5:15 PM C 20/25 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot on Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll take a select route east from Hopkins Depot Coffee House (paved bike trails), and find an eatery en route or after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

17 THU 5:45 or 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. May 3 (5:45 PM), May 17 (6:00 PM), and May 31 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, . May 10 (5:45 PM) and May 24 (6:00 PM): Lee Thielman .

17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Dianne Bell, tacobell63@yahoo.com, 612-554-1331; Mike Beadles, mrbikey@mrbikey.com, 612-839-5406; Scott Larson, scottglarson@comcast.net, 651-455-0749.

17 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, .

18-20: LOOMIS MTN BIKE WEEKEND. Cable, WI. See separate article. Rides each day.

18 FRI 9:00 AM B 72 mi. GOODHUE COUNTY GAMBOL. Depart from Cannon Valley Trail lot on County Rd. 19 (Main St.), just west of S 4th St. in Cannon Falls. Gently rolling and pastoral route includes the Sogn Valley, Zumbrota covered bridge, historic Vasa and the west half of the Cannon Valley Trail. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.

18 FRI 9:30 AM C 25 mi. HOPPING TO HOPKINS, LAKES, AND WIRTH PKY. Depart from SW Corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave S, Mpls. We'll bike Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar Lake /Regional trail, Hopkins Corridor and Theodore Wirth Pkwy, and take in Tin Fish on return. Ambassador: June Johnson, Herb Schultz, .

18 FRI 10:00 AM C 20+/- mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin, MN, 763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid-ride break and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson, .

18 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. The ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. May 4: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. May 11: Lee Thielman, . May 18: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. May 25: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.

18 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net. (Web Ride)

18 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. May 4 and 18: Mark Gregory. May 11 and 25: Lee Thielman.

18 FRI 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. GOOD FRIDAY. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3030 2nd Av S. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul, with some hills to climb for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

19 SAT 7:15 AM A (each way) 20 mi. RIDE TO THE RIDE. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. MAPLESS Group ride to the "AFTON - COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR" Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, rhuskamp@juno.com. (Web Ride)

19 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). NOTE TIME CHANGE. This ride features a variety of routes, each guaranteed to include at least one lake, one trail, and one rest stop with decent snacks. Get up and ride, then get on with the rest of your day. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, . No ride May 26th.

19 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot.com. Dave Haerle, , 651-768-7406.

19 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl, , srs428@msn.com.

19 SAT 10:30 AM & SUN 9:30 AM A/B CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT. The hills beckon... Once again, we'll celebrate spring on the serene back roads of Wisconsin Coulee Country. We've kept the classic routes of past years. The Saturday ride of 60 (or 57 less hilly) miles will depart from Pepin, WI at 10:30 AM. Pepin is about 70 scenic miles southeast of the Twin Cities on WI Hwy 35. In Pepin, turn right on Prairie St. Go two blocks to 1st St. Turn left and park straight ahead in the lot along the R.R. tracks opposite the Pickle Factory Restaurant. After the ride, we'll clean up and search out our customary gourmet dinner. Details later in the online TCBC Newsgroups. We'll stay overnight in Pepin at The Pepin Motel (715) 442-2012. Do a web search of Pepin and Alma WI. for further lodging possibilities. The traditional Sunday breakfast (very good!) will be in Alma, WI. (about 15 miles south of Pepin) at the Pier 4 Cafe, 600 North Main St (Hwy 35). It's located one block north of the Lock and Dam #4 parking lot. Please join us there around 8:00 AM. The Sunday ride of 62 or 42 miles will depart Alma from the Lock and Dam lot at 9:30 AM. Please park on the street, not in the lot. Some long climbs will be encountered, but the incredible views and glorious descents make it worth every bit of effort. Come along and you'll see why. Day trippers most welcome! Bob Hoffman , Rebecca Lawrence and Tony Wanschura, .

19 SAT 9:30 AM C 15 mi. ELM CREEK EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from west side of Holiday parking lot, 109th Av N and Douglas Dr, Champlin. For complete directions, see related article. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 12+19 and June 2, 9, 16, 23) exploring the N. Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, a spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch after ride. Carolyn Caswell, ceCaswell@hotmail.com, 763-315-3687; Deb Matchinsky, 612-374-2158; Neil Millam, 763-862-3780.

19 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from Crosby Farm Park in Saint Paul, at bottom of Crosby Farm Road along Mississippi River. Entrance is where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. Ride along the Mississippi River with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan, 651-633-6228, david_dugan@comcast.net.

19 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, . No ride May 26th.

19 SAT 10:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, . No ride May 26th.

19 SAT 10:15 AM C 30 mi. CHIPPEWA RIVER TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Owen Park lot at Water St & 1st Av in Eau Claire, WI. From I-94 at Eau Claire, exit 59, then Hwy 312 right to Hwy 12 (5 mi). Follow Hwy 12 to right. Just before river, turn left on Menomonie St, which turns into Water St. Go to 1st Ave and turn left into parking lot at Owen Park. We'll ride to Meridean with rest/lunch break at convenience store in Carryville en route. Trail surface is paved. Trail fees: daily $4/$15 for season. After-ride dining option. See Sierra Century outreach ride (Sunday May 20) for add-on. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897 (cell 715-379-1074); Herb Schultz, .

19 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 57-60 mi. CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT. See Upcoming Events.

19 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 50-60 mi. SCENIC SCANDIA. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into the school.) Ride the scenic, low-traffic, winding roads of Washington County en route to Scandia. Mary Derks, mderks@comast.net, . (Web Ride)

19 SAT 3:00 PM B/C 40 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

20 SUN 5:30 - 6:00 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Note: depart times and ride leader vary for each Sunday. 5/6 depart 6:00 AM, Steve Scholl, ; 5/13 depart 5:45 AM, Kristine Poelzer, 651-633-1127; 5/20 depart 5:45 AM, Richard Franco, ; 5/27 depart 5:30 AM, Steve Scholl, .

20 SUN 8:00 AM A/AB 67 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62, 3.5 miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 952-380-9914; Lee Stagg, 952-934-6000.

20 SUN 8:15 AM B 54 mi. THE 2007 JELLOMAN. Depart from Walmart lot in St. Anthony Village just north of 37th Av on the west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. Founded because IRONMAN sounded like it might be too tough, this ride is in its 27th year. Pre-ride ceremony includes, the EATING OF THE JELLO, the SONG OF THE JELLOMEN, and a drawing for free JELLOMAN T-shirts. JELLO-TOUGH, the ride includes the Myrtle Street Hill. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot@aol.com.

20 SUN 9:30 AM A/B CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT. The hills beckon... Once again, we'll celebrate spring on the serene back roads of Wisconsin Coulee Country. We've kept the classic routes of past years. The traditional Sunday breakfast (very good!) will be in Alma, WI. (about 15 miles south of Pepin) at the Pier 4 Cafe, 600 North Main St (Hwy 35). It's located one block north of the Lock and Dam #4 parking lot. Please join us there around 8:00 AM. The Sunday ride of 62 or 42 miles will depart Alma from the Lock and Dam lot at 9:30 AM. Please park on the street, not in the lot. Some long climbs will be encountered, but the incredible views and glorious descents make it worth every bit of effort. Come along and you'll see why. Day trippers most welcome! Bob Hoffman , Rebecca Lawrence and Tony Wanschura, .

20 SUN 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi. SWEET LORRAINE'S ON SUNDAY. Depart from Sweet Lorraine's American and Mexican Food, 2403 E 38th St (corner of 24th Av & 38th St S). Come early for breakfast (opens at 8 a.m.) and/or stay for lunch after the ride. Please park on the street. Enjoy a leisurely, social Sunday morning ride. Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474; Mike Daniels, 651-690-0190.

20 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 35-55 mi. THE HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av NE (CR D), in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, but with the theme of good roads and scenery. Dinner option following. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

20 SUN 1:00 PM B 25-35 mi. SOUTHERN SUNDAY. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). Come and enjoy a casual Sunday afternoon ride in the southern metro. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.

20 SUN SIERRA CENTURY RIDE. (Non-TCBC) 12, 30, 60, 80 or 100 miles through county forests, past Amish farms. Cost: $20, $15 prior to May 10. Start 7-10 AM at Beaver Creek Reserve in Fall Creek, WI. For more information, call 715-835-4839, ellewolf@arzip.com, http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/chippewa. See Outreach Rides Section.

21 MON 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on streets or pay to park in lot. Social ride along rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

21 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. A scenic ride passing Vadnais and Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim, 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.

21 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left into parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.

21 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "MONDAY, MONDAY". Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Av S, Mpls. A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St Paul with a few hills for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Catherine Roach, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

21 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th & 50th St in south Mpls. This ride is a Social B ride, and may be mapless. Ride will explore Mpls & St. Paul. A few hills but mostly flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels, ,

21 MON 6:00 PM B 25/30 mi. GREAT BUNS. Depart from Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Av. St Paul (park on street or in lot across from store). A nice ride thru scenic St. Paul & surrounding areas, with some hills for some character building and fun. Come early to sample some bread, cookies and other delicious specials. Charles Breer, ; Mary Derks, & other ride leaders. (Web Ride)

21 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center Ice Arena A lot. (494 & Minnetonka Blvd.). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann . (Web Ride)

21 MON 6:00 PM AB 27/31 mi. STONE ARCHING. Depart from Lock & Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av then just past West River Rd down a short steep hill to the Lock & Dam parking lot. The ride uses East and West River Roads, Summit Av, and the High Bridge. No water or bathrooms at the start. Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562, charliec38@yahoo.com. (Web Ride)

22 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on this Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .

22 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

22 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 36/28/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .

22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, AND FEARS. For the May 22 ride only, the ride will leave from the public parking lot located at the intersection of East River Road and Summit Av. Please DO NOT USE the Temple of Aaron parking lot on that evening; instead, park on the street. A classic TCBC hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Coordinator and sometime ride leader: Rebecca Lawrence, ; various other leaders.

22 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

22 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Back for a tenth year! From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, .

22 TUE 6:15 PM BC 15-25 mi. JORDAN JOURNEY. Depart from Lagoon Park, downtown Jordan, waterfall parking lot. We'll be exploring the Jordan area riding to neighboring towns such as Prior Lake, New Prague, Belle Plaine.  All routes are on paved county roads, some with wide shoulders.  Expect some hills and scenic panoramic views. Refreshments afterwards? Please contact first.  952.492.2088; 612.298.0851 cell or timbee205@yahoo.com Tim Bischke. (Web Ride)

23 WED 9:30 AM BC 27-30 mi. NORTH HENNEPIN CIRCLE. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park).. A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the East Mississippi River trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek trail and return to NHCC. Please park on the south side of the west parking lot, near the softball fields. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65@hotmail.com. (Web Ride)

23 WED 10:00 AM C 5-15 mi. BASIC TRAINING RIDES ON PAVED TRAILS. Depart from Great River Trailhead at Mendota Hts Rd & Hwy 13. This is an all trail ride (no roads). Group rides at speed of slowest rider. Ride will be approx. one hour out and one hour back. Mapless ride with ride leaders at front and rear. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, .

23 WED 10:00 AB 50 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls, WI. Hoffman Park is on County M, just west of the intersection of M and WI 35, on the east edge of River Falls. A very scenic ride, especially in the spring. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)

23 WED 6:00 PM B 25-29 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.

23 WED 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. FAMILY NIGHT OUT. Depart from Now Sports, 3673 Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice laid-back ride for families. Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. We will travel mostly on trails of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

23 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, TRY AGAIN. Striking out from Richfield ‘s Woodlake Lutheran Church, at 76th and Oliver, guest leader Pat Exley promises a true spiritual and nearly heavenly experience! 612-819-5551, exleyp@yahoo.com.

23 WED 6:00 PM AB 27/31 mi. STONE ARCHING. Depart from Lock & Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av then just past West River Rd down a short steep hill to the Lock & Dam parking lot. The ride uses East and West River Roads, Summit Av, and the High Bridge. No water or bathrooms at the start. Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562, charliec38@yahoo.com. (Web Ride)

23 WED 6:15 PM A/B 25-35 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12. Take Hwy 36 east past I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, and left into the school. Ride the scenic, winding roads of the area. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, .

23 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop in Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break. Bring your own treats. After-ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, .

24 THU 9:30 AM C 25 mi. STONE ARCH CRISSCROSS. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. Our trek takes in Boom and Nicollet Island with criss-cross on the Stone Arch Bridge, and an en-route rest/lunch stop at Aster Cafe at Riverplace. Ambassador: June Johnson, Herb Schultz, .

24 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture to Lake Como and back via the State Fair Grounds and enjoy the sights along the way. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .

24 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

24 THU 5:30 PM A 30-37 mi. THURSDAY NIGHT RUSH. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. "A" Riders will ride on this fast paced ride as a group. We will regroup after hills for those able to keep pace. Down East River Road into St. Paul. Johnson & Wheelock Pkwys, Lake Phalen and Como, Transit Way and then, if time permits, Downtown Mpls, finishing up on West River Road. "A/B" riders welcome with understanding that they may get dropped and may end up riding alone. A map will be available. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, rhuskamp@juno.com. (Web Ride)

24 THU 5:45 or 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. May 3 (5:45 PM), May 17 (6:00 PM), and May 31 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, . May 10 (5:45 PM) and May 24 (6:00 PM): Lee Thielman .

24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Dianne Bell, tacobell63@yahoo.com, 612-554-1331; Mike Beadles, mrbikey@mrbikey.com, 612-839-5406; Scott Larson, scottglarson@comcast.net, 651-455-0749.

24 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, .

25 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. The ride continues to Marine on St. Croix and back with options to shorten the distance. May 4: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. May 11: Lee Thielman, . May 18: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. May 25: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.

25 FRI 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. NORTHEAST MEANDER. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. Join us for a leisurely social ride with lunch stop at the end. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

25 FRI 11:00 AM B/C 25 mi. PLEASANT ON PLEASANT. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Av S in SW Mpls. Cruise up Pleasant Av, a classic, tree-lined south Minneapolis street, and then out to the Hopkins Depot for a bit of lunch. Return to start via trails & streets. Mostly flat except for one leg-burning climb up to visit the historic Washburn Water Tower. Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-2705.

25 FRI 1:00 PM AB 33 - 40 mi. AN AFTERNOON RIDE. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan@hotmail.com. (Web Ride)

25 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net. (Web Ride)

25 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. May 4 and 18: Mark Gregory. May 11 and 25: Lee Thielman.

25 FRI 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. GOOD FRIDAY. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3030 2nd Av S. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul, with some hills to climb for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

25 FRI 6:00 PM AB 25-35 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from West side of Langford Park Bldg, which is southwest of the intersection of Como and Raymond Avenues in St. Paul just W of the State Fairgrounds. You turn S on Scudder and then R to Langford or turn b/4 or after the railroad overpass on Raymond at Blake St & W to Langford Park. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it is easiest to get to St Anthony Park (SAP) from So Mpls in rush hour by taking Marshall Ave. (Lake St) East across the River and then turn north at the country club and proceed up Pelham to Myrtle & turn R and to Raymond Ave L (N) and to Blake & L to Langford Park. Coming from downtown Mpls, it is easiest to take 4th St to the U of M and exit the first R after the River by Coffman Student Union and then wind through the U of M, heading north until you can take a right at Kasota Ave & follow it over to Raymond Ave. and N (L) to Blake St and L (W) to Langford Park. We'll take a nice relaxing Friday route on some of our favorite roads around St Paul and Roseville -- River Road, Edgcombe Rd, Summit, Como, Victoria, N Owasso -- lube that chain and fly! Then we'll dine at Bascalli's on wood-fired, brick oven Italian delicasies. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560. (Web Ride)

26 SAT 8:30 AM AB About 15 mi each way mi. RIDE TO THE RIDE. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Group ride to the "All Club Memorial Ride". Ride your preferred route, stay around and visit or head home. A map of the route back will be available for those doing different distances. Group ride may take a longer route to start depending on the groups ability. Charles Breer charles.breer@comcast.net  (Web Ride)

26 SAT 9:00 AM C 40 mi. DER ROTER FLUGEL / DER KANONENBALLAUF. Depart from the north end of parking lot of the Red Wing Pottery Mall in Red Wing MN. All paved bike path, with mid-ride break at Welch Village picnic area, about 16 km into the ride, und mittagessen (lunch) at Cannon Falls. Because of the distance und always that possibility of inclement weather, please do make that call before coming to the ride to make sure it's a go. Augie aka The "Gus Meister" Muller, fon .

26 SAT 9:30 AM A, B, C ñ 29, 48, or 63 mi. ALL-CLUB MEMORIAL RIDE. Three routes from Shoreview. Briefing starts at 9:30 AM at Snail Lake Park, on Snail Lake Blvd, east of Victoria. See separate story.

26 SAT 3:00 PM B/C 40 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from Ramsey Beach. Take Hwy 61 north thru White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, then 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. A nice scenic ride with rolling hills around Hugo. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, . Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

27 SUN 5:30 - 6:00 AM A/AB 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Note: depart times and ride leader vary for each Sunday. 5/6 depart 6:00 AM, Steve Scholl, ; 5/13 depart 5:45 AM, Kristine Poelzer, 651-633-1127; 5/20 depart 5:45 AM, Richard Franco, ; 5/27 depart 5:30 AM, Steve Scholl, .

27 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY. Depart from Inver Grove Community Center. 8055 Barbara Av (on 80th, one block off Hwy 52). Come join us for a leisurely ride around northern Dakota County. Burley's and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear helmets. Molly "SpokeGirl" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

27 SUN 9:00 AM BC 58-62 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175; . (Web Ride)

27 SUN 9:00 AM AB 33 or 43 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. Tony Wanschura, . (Web Ride)

27 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 35-55 mi. THE HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av NE (CR D), in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, but with the theme of good roads and scenery. Dinner option following. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

27 SUN OUTREACH RIDE: LEINENKUGEL’S CHIPPEWA VALLEY CENTURY RIDE. See Outreach Ride Section.

28 MON 7:00 AM A/AB About 85 mi. DUNN EARLY - NORTH BY NORTHWEST. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake St and West River Pkwy Mpls. Start you Memorial Day early with a ride up North along West River Road, through Champlin and over to Rogers before our return via Corcoran to Hopkins finishing on the Midtown Greenway. Lots of low traffic roads, not many hills. Randall Huskamp . (Web Ride)

28 MON 9:00 AM C 25-50 mi. A MEMORIAL DAY ON HARDWOOD CREEK TRAIL. Depart from Hardwood Creek Trail Head in Hugo. If you want easy miles on Memorial Day, then join us for a leisurely out and back ride from Hugo to Stacy (for extra miles you can go on to North Branch). You will have plenty of time for the holiday BBQ after the ride. The trail surface is paved. There will be a rest stop in Wyoming and Stacy prior to returning to Hugo. Kevin DePratter, 715-554-0072, cocacola@lakeland.ws. (Web Ride)

28 MON 9:30 AM A/B 46/56 mi. GAIL ELLIOTT MEMORIAL. Depart from Northland Mall on Hwy. 61 in Forest Lake. Join us in honoring the memory of a special person and TCBC leader by riding one of her favorite routes. On this yearly ride we typically form at least two groups; one rides at an A/B pace and one at a B pace. Pete Hawkins, 763-786-3792, pmh706@gmail.com.

28 MON 10:00 AM AB/B 62/79/89+ mi. BOP TIL YOU DROP. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, corner of Cretin & Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Shorter B route of 62 miles will visit Woodbury and Lake Elmo; longer routes visit Afton and Stillwater, with the longest route entering Wisconsin. Optional extra loop (that's the 'plus') for those mileage junkies who slept in. Julie Kosbab (VanMersbergen), .

28 MON 10:00 AM C 20+/- mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin, MN, 763-712-0312). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam, and Elm Creek Park Preserve. Mid-ride break and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson, .

28 MON 10:30 AM C 25/30 mi. RED CEDAR MEMORIAL DAY RIDE. Depart from Menomonie, WI Red Cedar trailhead lot. From Hwy I-94, exit 41A (Menomonie). Go south on Hwy 25, then west on Hwy 29, following the signs to trailhead. We ‘ll bike Red Cedar Trail (crushed limestone) and return for after ride luncheon at the American Family Restaurant in Menomonie, WI (formerly Depot 400 Cafe). Rest stop at Downsville trailhead (Creamery closed Mondays); You may want to pack a snack. Trail fees $4/day, $15/yr. See Chippewa Valley Century Outreach ride (May 27) for 2-day trip option. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Clareyse Nelson, ; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell: 952-334-5382.

28 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill Dr. A scenic ride passing Vadnais and Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim, 651-808-5473, marina_lim@hotmail.com.

28 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left into parking lot at top of hill. Ride various pleasant routes on low-traffic roads and bike trails starting from near the Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island or south into Rosemount or other southern metro locations. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406.

28 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. "MONDAY, MONDAY". Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Av S, Mpls. A nice ride on the trails and roads of Mpls and St Paul with a few hills for fun. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, ; Catherine Roach, ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall, .

28 MON 6:00 PM B 27 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center Ice Arena A lot. (494 & Minnetonka Blvd.). A pleasant evening ride along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Jon Koser, 952-545-4133; Linda Tacke 952-932-9662; Dick Hartmann. (Web Ride)

29 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on this Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .

29 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

29 TUE 6:00 PM AB/BC 36/28/21 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, .

29 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26/33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, AND FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av in St. Paul. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. For the May 22 ride only, the ride will leave from the public parking lot located at the intersection of East River Road and Summit Av. Please DO NOT USE the Temple of Aaron parking lot on that evening; instead, park on the street. A classic TCBC hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. Coordinator and sometime ride leader: Rebecca Lawrence, ; various other leaders.

29 TUE 6:00 PM C 20 mi. RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL NE, MPLS. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE, Mpls. We'll bike various trails and roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, .

29 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th & 50th St in south Mpls. This ride is a Social B ride, and may be mapless. Ride will explore Mpls & St. Paul. A few hills but mostly flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels, ,

29 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Back for a tenth year! From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles to Stillwater. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. We'll roll on quiet roads to Afton, eat afterwards and just have fun. What more could you ask for? Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call if in doubt. (Hwy 36 is closed through North St. Paul.) Bob Hoffman, .

30 WED 10:00 AM C 5-15 mi. BASIC TRAINING RIDES ON PAVED TRAILS. Depart from Great River Trailhead at Mendota Hts Rd & Hwy 13. This is an all trail ride (no roads). Group rides at speed of slowest rider. Ride will be approx. one hour out and one hour back. Mapless ride with ride leaders at front and rear. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, .

30 WED 10:00 AB 50 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls, WI. Hoffman Park is on County M, just west of the intersection of M and WI 35, on the east edge of River Falls. A very scenic ride, especially in the spring. Tony Wanschura, , . (Web Ride)

30 WED 5:30 PM A/B 38-42 mi. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind "The Route" bike shop in River Falls, WI. A regular weekly ride from River Falls. Primarily low volume township and county roads. Beautiful Wisconsin scenery. We use several different routes over hill and dale during the month for variety. Steve O'Rourke, .

30 WED 6:00 PM B 25-29 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd (one mile east of 169) and Texas Av in St Louis Park. This is a stay-together mapless evening group ride at the B ride pace, on which we will average 14 MPH, mostly on trails and bicycle lanes. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey@mrbikey.com.

30 WED 6:00 PM C 20-25 mi. FAMILY NIGHT OUT. Depart from Now Sports, 3673 Lexington Av, Arden Hills. A nice laid-back ride for families. Burleys and Trail-A-Bikes welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. We will travel mostly on trails of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Molly "SPOKE GIRL" Lethert, ; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington, .

30 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). A scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, .

30 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Leave on this ever-evolving evening adventure as the last bell sounds from the steeple of the Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church at 76th and Oliver Av in Richfield. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner,

30 WED 7:00 PM C 20+/- mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop in Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson Blvd and Hwy 10. You will not be able to exit Hwy 10 at Hanson. This ride is on paved trails and low traffic streets around Coon Rapids Dam and Mississippi River. There will be a midpoint break. Bring your own treats. After-ride socializing or eating options available. Phillip Lawson, .

31 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture to Lake Como and back via the State Fair Grounds and enjoy the sights along the way. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , .

31 THU 10:00 AM C 20/35 mi. GATEWAY GETAWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all paved scenic straight trail. Park in the middle/upper parking lot, (just keep an eye out for the black forest green panzervagon - VW Euro van). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Mittagessen after the ride at Panera's Brot und Kaffee Geschaft, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Any questions? Call ride leader Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

31 THU 10:00 AM C 20 mi. MENDOTA AND ST PAUL RAMBLER. Depart from Axel's parking lot (across street from restaurant) at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota, MN. We'll bike paved trails and bike route roads on our trek to St Paul, and down the High Bridge to our Caribou Coffee rest stop on Grand Av. Then return via Summit Av, Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling, and Mendota Bridge. Our after-ride optional restaurant stop is at Axels. Jack Uttermark, ; Herb Schultz, .

31 THU 10:00 AM AB 51 mi. TOWN HALL MEETING. Depart from from Blaine City hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine MN 55449, North on 35 to 95th/National sport center exit, go right on Raddison rd, turn right at 109th, go 1 block to Town Square Dr. Park on street next to park. Leaving from Blaine we head for Wyoming and then to Lino Lakes then back to Blaine, Come ride some North country as we circle Carlos Avery wildlife area. First food rest stop at 29 miles so bring a snack if needed, rest stop at park at 23 Garry Glubka, . (Web Ride)

31 THU 5:45 or 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. May 3 (5:45 PM), May 17 (6:00 PM), and May 31 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, . May 10 (5:45 PM) and May 24 (6:00 PM): Lee Thielman .

31 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Av NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. Route and mileage will vary, in keeping with the theme of good roads and great scenery. All welcome, but bring a friend if you ride less than a B pace. Mary.C.Miller@att.net, 763-789-7560.

31 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20/32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A western metro favorite. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Dianne Bell, tacobell63@yahoo.com, 612-554-1331; Mike Beadles, mrbikey@mrbikey.com, 612-839-5406; Scott Larson, scottglarson@comcast.net, 651-455-0749.

31 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell, 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters, .

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