| Home | Join Us! | Contact Us | News | Schedule |
|
|
|
| Home | Join Us! | Contact Us | News | Schedule | |
||
1 THU 8:30 AM B 40/60 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Cannon Valley Trailhead at Welch. Departure from the Welch Village trailhead for the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we'll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch to complete the 40-mile portion. For those who want the 60-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, 952-894-3431, donbike-at-mac.com.
1 THU 9:30 AM C 20/30 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. (The State did put a new trail in from Mcknight up to Margaret. It should be interesting to explore it). = Until we meet, Your most humble servant Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065
1 THU 10:15 AM C 20 mi. SWEDE HOLLOW / LAKES ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Swede Hollow trailhead parking lot at 7th St & Payne Ave (St Paul). Adjacent street parking for trailhead lot overflow. We'll bike paved trails and area streets as we traverse Lake Gervais, Phalen, Swede Hollow / Bruce Vento Trail, and Indian Mounds Park. En route rest stop and optional lunch after ride at the fabulous Swede Hollow Cafe and Gardens. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride 952-334-5382
1 THU 5:30 PM A/B 24-31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
1 THU 6:00 PM A/B 27/33+ mi. Stone Arch Bridge Ride. Depart from Lock and Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge, downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av, then just past West River Road down a short hill to the Locking and Dam parking lot. No facilities at start. Ride along the beautiful Mississippi River and through Fort Snelling park and back to downtown. Will be including a longer and hillier option incorporating parts of the TGF ride as daylight allows. Riders encouraged to carpool or ride to the ride. Downtown bike commuters most welcome. New to group riding? - please read and committ to memory the rules of the road riding safety materials from the home page of the TCBC website (and leave the tri bike at home.) This is a crowded metro area with lots of traffic. Rebecca Lawrence (612) 381-1070 and Liz Sands
1 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20-32 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from the 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 always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast.net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn.com
1 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
1 THU 6:00 PM B 20-26 mi. Trails at Sunset. Depart from Cub Foods Parking lot (NW corner) in Maple Grove. Ride through Maple Grove on mostly trails into Elm Creek Park trail system. (Ooops! Three Rivers.. is their new name.) Rolling terrain, easy pace, good company. Stop in after the ride at Cub's deli for more gabbing & food &/or drink. Usually 12-14 mile/hr... (subject to change.. how windy the weather or how pumped/tired the leader is!!) Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, & various co-leaders
1 THU 6:00 PM A 3-45 mi. Extreme TSC. Depart from SW parking lot of Grace Church on SE corner of Eden Prairie Rd & Pioneer Trail. WARNING this is an "EXTREME" version of "Thighs Sighs and Cries" in which we do ONLY the "hilly" 3-mile loop (limit is sunset time) from TSC that includes steep 14+% uphill on Eden Prairie Rd. Decide at the end of each loop whether to quit or continue. Will be first Thursday each month & concurrently with regularly scheduled TSC. Also extra loops mileage credit for those doing full TSC map, find & sign ride sheet on MRBIKEY blue van rear window in Church parking lot BY 7:30 PM Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
2 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north Parking lot. No water/rest facilities until end of May. The Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at the General Store. Shorter options available. As weather improves, a 100 mile option to Osceola may be added with an earlier start time. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/2, 7/11 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/9, 6/6, 7/18 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/16,6/20 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/23,6/13 Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 5/30,6/27,7/25
2 FRI 10:15 AM C 25/30 mi. ST PAUL SORTIE. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). We'll bike Summit Ave, Gateway, Bruce Vento, Lilydale, Big River, Minnehaha (paved trails). "Loop" with en route lunch stop. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride; 952-334-5382.
2 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 35-40 mi. KOLACKY KRUISE. Depart from Lonsdale ball field park (Railway St west off of 19). We'll ride on wide paved shoulders and low traffic roads to Montgomery, have lunch there & loop back to Lonsdale. Don't miss this opportunity to try a kolacky. Several options depending upon the weather. Please contact first. Tim Bischke, 952.492.2088, 612.298.0851 cell, timbee205-at-gmail.com.
2 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
2 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Village Center Drive, one block east of Hodgson Rd (Hwy 49). PARK IN THE REAR LOT NORTH OF THE BURNET BUILDING. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626, cyclegregory-at-hotmail.com
3 SAT 7:00 AM A/B 52-60 mi. Dunn Early - Eden Prairie. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Heading out to Eden Prairie along the Parkway to Bush Lake road and Rest stop on CoRd 4 at Dunn Brothers... Returning via Hopkins and Midtown Greenway. Map is available and "A" riders that ride as a group may depart from scheduled route for extra mileage and/or hills. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com.
3 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Park in west end of lot. 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. NO RIDE MAY 24. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
3 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 94/150 mi. Minnesota 150. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Minnesota will celebrate it's 150th anniversary in May, here's your chance to ride a mile or a kilometer for every year, as we ride great "historic" Minnesota Trails & Low-traffic roads - including Greenway Tr, Summit Ave, State Capital, Gateway Tr, Marine, Scandia, Lindstrom, North Branch, Stacy, Hardwoods Tr, Sunrise Prairie Tr, St Anthony and Cedar Lake Tr. This ride is also considered to be a TCBC Brevet Training Ride for randonneurs attending Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
3 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/27 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
3 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-90 mi. Shorter option available. 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. Watch for 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 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A rained-out Saturday ride will be rescheduled, via the message board, for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
3 SAT 9:30 AM C 15/20 mi. BREAKFAST AT 318 (EXCELSIOR). Depart from Minnetonka Community Center Parking Lot, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Park in rear lot by skating arena. Our breakfast ride is on LRT (packed limestone) to the Three Eighteen (318) restaurant in Excelsior. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 952-334-5382; Co Leader, Open;.
3 SAT 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. GATEWAY T0 SPRING. Depart from The Burger King parking lot located at HYW 120/Century and Hwy 36. We will have a fun filled Saturday morning getting our legs and other body parts used to the bicycle again. This is a social paced ride on the Gateway trail going northeast to Pine Point Park where we will have a rest break (bring your own snacks) before heading back to the rigors of the real world. Join us for some burgers and milk shakes at Burger King after the ride. Kevin DePratter 715-554-0072 rocky07-at-att.net Cindy DePratter 715-554-0042 rocky07-at-att.net
3 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
3 SAT 11:00 AM B 25-30 mi. COME RIDE MY NECK OF THE WOODS. Depart from easy to find Car’s Bike Shop, 2661 Co. Rd. I & Old Hwy 10 in Mounds View, 763-784-6966. A repeat of a favorite ride from last fall. Enjoy riding by lakes and through the woods on roads and the new, really smooth Mpls Diagonal Trail. Bring some money for a lunch stop. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop and check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.
3 SAT 2:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Saturday In The Park. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan. Two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd. An afternoon B ride departing from the Southern Metro. Various routes will be explored. Note: Park facilities aren't open until after Memorial Day. Pat Exley, exleyp-at-yahoo.com, 612-819-5551.
4 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 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 varies for each Sunday - see Ride Leader Section 5/4: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597; 5/11: Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127;
4 SUN 7:00 AM A 50-85 mi. Leaders Choice - Mapless Group. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Route and mileage will be determined the day of the ride and will be without a map. Riders are expected to be in "A" rider shape and able to ride in a group for an extended period without or with minimal time spent at rest stops. Route and distance will be determined based on weather conditions day of ride. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno.com 612-724-9058.
4 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 45 mi. Dakota Badlands. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 at Dodd Blvd. Experience the thrill of a few climbs and descents on this moderately hilly ride through northern Dakota County. Some flatter stretches included to calm the excitement. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
4 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey County Beach, NW corner of White Bear Lake. Highway 61 north into White Bear Lake, turn right on 96. Parking lot on the right. Warmup ride for C and B/C riders aiming for middle distances at the Leinenkugel in late May. Leader will ride a leisurely C pace. Expect a few gentle rollers with options for shorter distances. Joe Larson Cell: 651-235-2578 Email: joebike-at-showpage.org.
4 SUN 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Ceam. The route for this ride uses the streets and trails to Hopkins Depot where we will enjoy a warm cup of Java before returning to the hustle and bustle of Minneapolis to meander through the downtown area making our way back to Painters community Park. Come out and enjoy the spring air and scenery along two of the Twin Cities finest bike trails. Kevin DePratter 715-554-0072 rocky07-at-att.net Cindy DePratter 715-554-0042 rocky07-at-att.net
4 SUN 12:45 PM B B 23 mi., A/B 35 mi. Excellence Starts in Excelsior. Depart from Excelcycle bike shop, 540 Lake St., Excelsior [zip 55331] 952-474-3180. Enjoy excellent riding by Lake Minnetonka and see the beauty of the area. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop as it opens at noon plus you can check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Please park in either of the 2 FREE public municipal parking lots - behind the buildings on both the east and west sides of the 200 block of Water Street - park in the 6-hour parking area and ride to the shop. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.
4 SUN 1:00 PM C 10-20 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll ride paved trails and check out the Tin Fish for our dining venue. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 952-334-5382; Co Leader, Open;.
5 MON DEADLINE for the June TCBC NEWS. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.
5 MON 10:15 AM C 20/25 mi. MINNEHAHA FALLS - OUT AND BACK. Depart from Minnehaha Falls Parking Lot (North of Pavilion). We'll bike bike-route streets North via East River Rd, Raymond, Como Ave and return via Summit Ave with rest/lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 952-334-5382; Co Leader, Open;.
5 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29-31 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. The several years running Pink Express continues this season. We'll be starting from County Cycles and doing the same, (more or less) route we have this past seasons. Join the usual day riding suspects and Monday playing hooky from work crowd with a nice ride to start the week. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast.net.
5 MON 6:00 PM B 25-28 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.
5 MON 6:00 PM B 20/25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop At 50th & 28th st in South Mpls. A Nice easy ride thought the Streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul's rolling hills. This Ride Maybe Map or Mapless? Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, michaldaniels-at-comcast.net.
5 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; located at 10611 Baltimore St. NE, directly behind the Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from your weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Ride will move to 6:00pm start as we gain more daylight in mid-May. Join us and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom 651.493.7248 or 952.292.5307, Ben Wilson, 763.432.9430.
5 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. GREAT BUNS. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Here it is a nice laid back mapless winter ride. We will ride on roads and trails, weather will dictate miles and distance. Come early to sample the breads, cookies. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-330-6785 Pete "THE HAMMER "Hall 612-889-1361.
5 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. Longer distance options will be available as daylight gets longer. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
5 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. Ease into your early spring riding, or recover from the weekend on this relatively flat route that includes Fort Snelling Park, Minnehaha Falls, and part of the River Rd. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
6 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505.
6 TUE 6:00 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride to get you going strong on a route designed with few stop signs/lights. No restrooms at the start. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.
6 TUE 9:15 AM C 10-15 mi BREAKFAST AT ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE. Depart from Preserve Village Mall parking lot (SE Corner by Jerry's Foods). From Hwy 494 & Hwy 169 intersection go South on Hwy 169 (1.7 mi) to Anderson Lakes Pkwy and straight into strip mall lot. Park in SE corner. We'll bike for a breakfast fest and and then consider some added miles after. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381,Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382, Co Leader, Open, herbsch1-at-juno.com
6 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494/Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00 AM. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 5/6,5/13 Susan Evan 612-729-1441 5/20 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/27.
6 TUE 10:00 AM B 22-41 mi. The Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36. This ride features the Gateway Trail. a very scenic and straight trail. The ride has extensions that loop out into very scenic N. Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi Gateway trail (11 mi to Pine Point and back). The ride leader rides at a "B" pace and may or may not ride the extensions. Good maps of the extensions will be provided. To reach ride start: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride: 612-670-5902. jumark-at-earthlink.net
6 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, 55116. Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea. Parking in driveway or on Dorothea. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. steve scholl srs428-at-msn.com 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c
6 TUE 4:30 PM B 20-25 mi. PRE-BOARD FLIGHT. Depart from the small park on the west end of Summit Ave where it intersects with Mississippi River Blvd. Your chance to ride on a ride with at least one TCBC Board member on it, ride is located near the actual Board meeting and scheduled immediately before Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
6 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12 Ave. So, Richfield, MN. We will ride the West River Road - then west on the Greenway and back on Portland Ave. Info - go to www.biketnr.com. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon, 952-943-2538, biketnr-at-aol.com.
6 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail.com.
6 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-35 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on available daylight. Steve Sorenson (763-229-9073) steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net.
6 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/28/21 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Self-sufficient riders welcome. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn.com
6 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from 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. Unwind on some of the most beautiful backroads in the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
6 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Jordan Jaunt. Depart from Lagoon Park (waterfall area) downtown Jordan. We'll start in Jordan and ride to a neighboring community on lightly traveled, country roads. Expect some hills. Please contact first. Tim Bischke, 952.492.2088 or 612.298.0851 (cell), timbee205-at-gmail.com
7 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd & 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various Routes in the Western Suburbs. Mileages will vary from 40 - 65. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com
7 WED 10:00 AM B 36 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview. SW corner of #694 and Victoria. The ride has some gently rolling hills and passes by several lakes and goes around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes. To reach the ride: From #694 exit Victoria South to the park. Located on the SW corner of #694 and Victoria. Jack uttermark, Cell at ride:612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink.net.
7 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin (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 Reserve. Mid-ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Burway and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909.
7 WED 10:15 AM C 10-15 mi. GIANT PANDA FOR LUNCH. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 at Hwy 4 (Eden Prairie Rd) intersection go North on Eden Prairie Rd to Wagner Way, turn right and then left into strip mall. We'll bike around Round Lake, two Marshes on to Lake Susan and then up to Giant Panda for lunch and return. We will have part asphalt and part limestone trails. Your cross or trail bikes work best. Ambassador: Dean Gayther; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 952-334-5382; Co Leader, Open;.
7 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Stretch n Peal. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to then peal out on the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
7 WED 5:30 PM C 15-20 mi. The Ride to Elm Creek. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Weaver Lake Rd and Elm Creek Blvd, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, then head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove, out to Elm Creek Park Preserve and back. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are several dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex.com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail.com
7 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson and US Hwy 10. 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, 612-554-1340.
7 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace on this flat/gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo.com, 651-335-6505)
7 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. There will be a different map for each ride for those that want to go faster, however those that want to ride a B pace (about 14 MPH) along with me will be able to ride together in my group. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
7 WED 6:00 PM B 20 -30 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast.net.
8 THU 8:30 AM B 40/60 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Cannon Valley Trailhead at Welch. Departure from the Welch Village trailhead for the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we'll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch to complete the 40-mile portion. For those who want the 60-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, 952-894-3431, donbike-at-mac.com.
8 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA AND POINTS SOUTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River at St. Paul passing Lakes Bennett, McCarrons, Phalen and Gervais on the way. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb on Warner Rd. up out of the river valley onto the bluffs. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
8 THU 10:15 AM B/C 20-25 mi. SHAKOPEE SHUFFLE. Depart from Huber Park Pavilion (downtown Shakopee First & Fillmore). We'll ride a paved trail paralleling the Minnesota River to Chaska, then ride the dikes looping around Chaska & back to Shakopee. several lunch opportunities in Chaska or when we return to Shakopee. please contact first. Tim Bischke, 952.492.2088, 612.298.0851 cell, timbee205-at-gmail.com.
8 THU 4:45 PM A 17 mi. Ride to TSC and Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. This ride will ride from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then return afterwards. 8 1/2 miles each way for a total of 17, with an extra bonus hill named Smetana Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
8 THU 5:30 PM A/B 24-31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
8 THU 5:45 PM A/B Approximately 40 mi. River Falls Ramble. Depart from Behind THE ROUTE Bike shop, 102 North Main Street in River Falls WI. Come with us on quiet, scenic Wisconsin countryside! This year we're starting 15 minutes later and trying Thursdays. Steve O'Rourke, Cell phone is (612)670-3720, Local Phone (715) 425-2262.
8 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
8 THU 6:00 PM B 20-26 mi. Trails at Sunset. Depart from Cub Foods Parking lot (NW corner) in Maple Grove. Ride through Maple Grove on mostly trails into Elm Creek Park trail system. (Ooops! Three Rivers.. is their new name.) Rolling terrain, easy pace, good company. Stop in after the ride at Cub's deli for more gabbing & food &/or drink. Usually 12-14 mile/hr... (subject to change.. how windy the weather or how pumped/tired the leader is!!) Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, & various co-leaders
8 THU 6:00 PM A/B 27/33+ mi. Stone Arch Bridge Ride. Depart from Lock and Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge, downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av, then just past West River Road down a short hill to the Locking and Dam parking lot. No facilities at start. Ride along the beautiful Mississippi River and through Fort Snelling park and back to downtown. Will be including a longer and hillier option incorporating parts of the TGF ride as daylight allows. Riders encouraged to carpool or ride to the ride. Downtown bike commuters most welcome. New to group riding? - please read and committ to memory the rules of the road riding safety materials from the home page of the TCBC website (and leave the tri bike at home.) This is a crowded metro area with lots of traffic. Rebecca Lawrence (612) 381-1070 and Liz Sands
8 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20-32 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from the 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 always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast.net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn.com
9 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 36 mi. City Explorer Starting at Lake Como. Depart from Lake Como parking lot south of Pavilion in St. Paul. Travel through Como Park, Fairgrounds, pick up Inter-Campus Transitway to U of M, bit of downtown Mpls, then along the 5 lakes back over to St. Paul, down Summit and returning to the start. Loren Stark 651-489-9054 loren.stark-at-yahoo.com.
9 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north Parking lot. No water/rest facilities until end of May. The Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at the General Store. Shorter options available. As weather improves, a 100 mile option to Osceola may be added with an earlier start time. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/2, 7/11 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/9, 6/6, 7/18 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/16,6/20 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/23,6/13 Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 5/30,6/27,7/25
9 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. Depart from Three Rivers Hyland Lake Park Reserve Visitors Center Lot off Bush Lake Rd in Bloomington. Our ride meanders Bloomington paved trails and streets around Hyland Lake Park, the bluffs, Nine Mile Creek, and Normandale Lake with a mid-point rest stop at Normandale College Japanese Gardens, Optional lunch at end of ride. Herb Schultz,952-941-4381, Cell phone at ride,952-334-5382, herbsch1-at-juno.com
9 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 40-50 mi. DOOR COUNTY WEDDING RIDES. Depart from the Ashbrooke hotel of Egg Harbor, WI. The Tip of the Door, Peninsula State Park, and portions of the Door County Century will be included in these three rides. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Group style riding encouraged. See Overnight Trips for more info. Sat and Sun rides start at 9:00 AM. Katie Angle, 763-208-3595.
9 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/33 avg. Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Rides vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400 cell.
9 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Village Center Drive, one block east of Hodgson Rd (Hwy 49). PARK IN THE REAR LOT NORTH OF THE BURNET BUILDING. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626, cyclegregory-at-hotmail.com
9 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
10 SAT 6:30 AM A 131 mi. My Birthday isn't Dunn Yet 131. Depart from Dunn Bros, East Lake and River Rd MPLS. Join me for my birthday ride of 131 miles. It will be a mapless group ride at an A pace. We will most likely venture into wisconsin... caleb calebandmichelle-at-msn.com 612-990-2646.
10 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Park in west end of lot. 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. NO RIDE MAY 24. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
10 SAT 7:30 AM B/C 20-24 mi. Elk River Early Riser. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails Parking Lot next to Elk River Country Club, County Road 1, 3 miles North of Hwy 10. Ride country farmland roads thru Sherburne County. Ride will go past the Sand Dunes Refuge towards Big Lake and follow the Elk River back. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 or Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell at ride 612-710-1830.
10 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 40-60 mi. Ridin' Sherburne County. Depart from Woodland Hills Park parking lot in Elk River next to Elk River Country Club. We will ride North toward Princeton over to Santiago then South to Big Lake and back. Rural low traffic roads. Mostly flat terrain and few hills. We will make a couple rest stops along the way. Bring a good supply of water or sports drink because there are few places to replenish. Les Miner, 612-710-1003 or 763-441-5986, email les_miner-at-yahoo.com, Arlen Scherber, email packjsas-at-izoom.net
10 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and take a break at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
10 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from the public parking lot in 'downtown' Mendota on the north side of Sibley Highway, west of Sibley House and east and downhill from St. Peter's Church by Mendota Bridge. (Mapquest url available from ride leader.) No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Morning Glory Bakery in Rosemount and return through IGH/SSP/WSP. Long option to Northfield/Dundas. Attack the challenging Butler near the end of the ride. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn.com 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c.
10 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 40-50 mi. DOOR COUNTY WEDDING RIDES. Depart from the Ashbrooke hotel of Egg Harbor, WI. The Tip of the Door, Peninsula State Park, and portions of the Door County Century will be included in these three rides. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Group style riding encouraged. See Overnight Trips for more info. Sat and Sun rides start at 9:00 AM. Katie Angle, 763-208-3595.
10 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-90 mi. Shorter option available. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Watch for 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 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A rained-out Saturday ride will be rescheduled, via the message board, for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
10 SAT 9:30 AM C 15-25 mi. "Ease Into Biking" Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N. and Douglas Dr. in Champlin. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 10, 17, 31 and June 7, 14, 21) exploring the North 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, spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards at 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687 ceCaswell-at-hotmail.com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158, Neil Millam 763-862-3780.
10 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
10 SAT 10:15 AM C 20-25 mi. MENDOTA & ST PAUL LOOP. Depart from Axel's parking lot (across street from restaurant) at 1315 Hwy 13 (Sibley Rd) in downtown Mendota. We'll bike paved trails and roads on our trek to St Paul, and down the High Bridge to our Caribou Coffee rest stop on Grand Ave. Then we return via Summit Ave, Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling and Mendota Bridge. Our after ride optional restaurant stop is at Axel's Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382; Co Leader Open.
10 SAT 10:45 AM B 25-30 mi. The Saint and Eden. Depart from Hoigaard's in Miracle Mile Shopping Center, 5425 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park [zipcode 55416] 952-929-1351. Plenty of open roads to ride on as we head from the Saintly part of town out to Eden (Prairie) for java or juice and finish on the north Cedar Lake Trail. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the bike section of the store as it opens at 9:30 plus you can check out the cool selection of bikes and items you need. Bring your bike & helmet near the front door of the shop for the ride sign-in and briefing. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.
10 SAT 2:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Saturday In The Park. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan. Two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd. An afternoon B ride departing from the Southern Metro. Various routes will be explored. Note: Park facilities aren't open until after Memorial Day. Pat Exley, exleyp-at-yahoo.com, 612-819-5551.
11 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 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 varies for each Sunday - see Ride Leader Section 5/4: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597; 5/11: Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127;
11 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 28/33 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks at Cleveland & Ford Parkway. (2078 Ford Parkway). All the hills and thrills of the St Paul/Mendota/WSP hill ride and be home by 10 AM. Steve Scholl, 651-699-1203 (h), 651-341-0597 (c).
11 SUN 7:00 AM A 50-85 mi. Leaders Choice - Mapless Group. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Route and mileage will be determined the day of the ride and will be without a map. Riders are expected to be in "A" rider shape and able to ride in a group for an extended period without or with minimal time spent at rest stops. Route and distance will be determined based on weather conditions day of ride. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno.com 612-724-9058.
11 SUN 8:00 AM B 62-65 mi. Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. If you slept through your alarm, you've still got a chance to get in your metric today. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
11 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 40-50 mi. DOOR COUNTY WEDDING RIDES. Depart from the Ashbrooke hotel of Egg Harbor, WI. The Tip of the Door, Peninsula State Park, and portions of the Door County Century will be included in these three rides. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Group style riding encouraged. See Overnight Trips for more info. Sat and Sun rides start at 9:00 AM. Katie Angle, 763-208-3595.
11 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 55-65 mi. Tony and Beans Anniversary Ride. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall just West of I-494 on Mtka Blvd. Help celebrate 4 years of blissful marriage as BEAN pedal's our tandem to Watertown and back. And I say "Yes Dear". Tony Abelson 952-949-3996, email tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com, cell at ride 612-201-5545
11 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey County Beach, NW corner of White Bear Lake. Highway 61 north into White Bear Lake, turn right on 96. Parking lot on the right. Warmup ride for C and B/C riders aiming for middle distances at the Leinenkugel in late May. Leader will ride a leisurely C pace. Expect a few gentle rollers with options for shorter distances. Joe Larson Cell: 651-235-2578 Email: joebike-at-showpage.org.
11 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 30mi Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey County Beach, NW corner of White Bear Lake. Highway 61 north into White Bear Lake, turn right on 96. Parking lot on the right. Warmup ride for C and B/C riders aiming for middle distances at the Leinenkugel in late May. Leader will ride a leisurely C pace. Expect a few gentle rollers with options for shorter distances. Joe Larson Cell: 651-235-2578 Email: joebike-at-showpage.org.
11 SUN 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. DAKOTA COUNTY MEANDER. Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., on 80th Street, one block off Hwy 52. Come join us for a fun filled leisurely ride on Mothers Day as we meander through the byways of Dakota County while we explore the south side of the metro. There might be a hill or two, but well worth the adventure. Fun and excitement is always a possibility. After the ride, please take your mom out to a lovely dinner or ballgame to honor her on this special day Kevin DePratter 715-554-0072 rocky07-at-att.net Cindy DePratter 715-554-0042 rocky07-at-att.net
11 SUN 12:30 PM B/C 20 mi. Sundays on the bike. Depart from St. Luke's Church parking lot, 46th St. W and Bryant Ave. S., behind Dunn Brothers. A social ride in S. Mpls, around the lakes and the Midtown Greeway. Newcomers welcome! The first of a series. Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421.
11 SUN 2:00 PM C 15-20 mi. TOUR THE SOUTHERN BURBS. Depart from Red Oak Park; The park is located on River Hills Dr, 2 blocks South of Intersection Cliff Rd & River Hills Dr. Route is mainly on bike lanes through the scenic areas of Burnsville. Cap off the ride with camaraderie and a meal at an interesting restaurant. Amabassador: Tom Stranc, 651-994-6747; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-8352. Co Leader Open.
12 MON 10:15 AM C 20-25 mi. MAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot North of Pavilion. We will ride a select route on paved trails and bike friendly streets and have a rest/lunch stop en route or after ride. John Avoles,651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
12 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29-31 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. The several years running Pink Express continues this season. We'll be starting from County Cycles and doing the same, (more or less) route we have this past seasons. Join the usual day riding suspects and Monday playing hooky from work crowd with a nice ride to start the week. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast.net.
12 MON 6:00 PM B 25-28 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.
12 MON 6:00 PM B 20/25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop At 50th & 28th st in South Mpls. A Nice easy ride thought the Streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul's rolling hills. This Ride Maybe Map or Mapless? Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, michaldaniels-at-comcast.net.
12 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; located at 10611 Baltimore St. NE, directly behind the Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from your weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Ride will move to 6:00pm start as we gain more daylight in mid-May. Join us and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom 651.493.7248 or 952.292.5307, Ben Wilson, 763.432.9430.
12 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. GREAT BUNS. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Here it is a nice laid back mapless winter ride. We will ride on roads and trails, weather will dictate miles and distance. Come early to sample the breads, cookies. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-330-6785 Pete "THE HAMMER "Hall 612-889-1361.
12 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from NEW STARTING LOCATION at Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). Same routes, new starting point. A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. Join us for dinner afterwards at Birchwood Cafe or Clicquot Club Cafe. Rob Mann and Laurie Holm (612-363-6165).
12 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. Longer distance options will be available as daylight gets longer. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
12 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. Ease into your early spring riding, or recover from the weekend on this relatively flat route that includes Fort Snelling Park, Minnehaha Falls, and part of the River Rd. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
12 MON 6:00 PM A/B 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. This 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-at-yahoo.com.
13 TUE 6:00 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride to get you going strong on a route designed with few stop signs/lights. No restrooms at the start. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127
13 TUE 10:00 AM B 22-41 mi. The Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36. This ride features the Gateway Trail. a very scenic and straight trail. The ride has extensions that loop out into very scenic N. Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi Gateway trail (11 mi to Pine Point and back). The ride leader rides at a "B" pace and may or may not ride the extensions. Good maps of the extensions will be provided. To reach ride start: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride: 612-670-5902. jumark-at-earthlink.net
13 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494/Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00 AM. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 5/6,5/13 Susan Evan 612-729-1441 5/20 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/27.
13 TUE 10:15 AM C 27 mi. LRT, LAKES & LUNCH. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 4 /Hwy 5 (Eden Prairie Rd) Intersection, go North one block, turn right and then Left into strip mall lot. We will bike primarily on blacktopped trails with a stretch on crushed limestone trail. Lunch stop at Noodles and Company en route. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
13 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, 55116. Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea. Parking in driveway or on Dorothea. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. steve scholl srs428-at-msn.com 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c
13 TUE 5:45 PM C 15/20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE,(MPLS). MAPLESS We'll bike various paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
13 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #2. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12 Ave. So. Richfield. We will ride to Minnehaha Falls via Ft. Snelling State Park and back around Lake Nokomis. Info - go to www.biketnr.homestead.com. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon, 952-943-2538, biketnr-at-aol.com.
13 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail.com.
13 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/28/21 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Self-sufficient riders welcome. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn.com
13 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-35 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on available daylight. Steve Sorenson (763-229-9073) steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net.
13 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Depart at 6:15 PM from Woodland Trails Park parking lot next to Elk River Country Club on Sherburne County 1. Unwind on roving country roads. Les Miner 612-710-1003 or les_miner-at-yahoo.com and Arlen Scherber 763-300-7230 or packjsas-at-izoom.net
13 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from 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. Unwind on some of the most beautiful backroads in the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
13 TUE 6:15 PM B/C 15 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Parking Lot, next to Elk River Country Club, on Sherburne Cty 1, 3 miles N of Hwy 10. Unwind on roving Sherburne County Countryside Roads. Barb Miner 763-441-5986 and Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. Cell Phone at ride 612-710-1830
14 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd & 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various Routes in the Western Suburbs. Mileages will vary from 40 - 65. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com
14 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin (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 Reserve. Mid-ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Burway and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909.
14 WED 10:15 AM C 25 mi. RICHFIELD TO HYLAND PARK IN BLOOMINGTON. Depart from Veteran's Park In Richfield at 64 th St and Portland Avenue South. We'll ride City streets to Hyland Park in Bloomington for our Bag Lunch rest/lunch stop. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride, 952-334-5382.
14 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Stretch n Peal. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to then peal out on the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
14 WED 5:30 PM C 15-20 mi. The Ride to Elm Creek. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Weaver Lake Rd and Elm Creek Blvd, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, then head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove, out to Elm Creek Park Preserve and back. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are several dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex.com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail.com
14 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. CRUISING COON RAPIDS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Coon Rapids, next to Lifetime Fitness, Hanson and US Hwy 10. 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, 612-554-1340.
14 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. There will be a different map for each ride for those that want to go faster, however those that want to ride a B pace (about 14 MPH) along with me will be able to ride together in my group. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
14 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Aromatherapy. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Take in the fresh scents of lilacs and other blooming flowers of the area on this ride en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Terrain is flat to gently rolling. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo.com
14 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different each week! David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast.net.
15 THU 8:30 AM B 40/60 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Cannon Valley Trailhead at Welch. Departure from the Welch Village trailhead for the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we'll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch to complete the 40-mile portion. For those who want the 60-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, 952-894-3431, donbike-at-mac.com.
15 THU 9:30 AM C 20/30 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. (The State did put a new trail in from Mcknight up to Margaret. It should be interesting to explore it). = Until we meet, Your most humble servant Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065
15 THU 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. TOUR THE SOUTHERN BURBS. Depart from Rainbow Parking Lot at Cedar Ave and Hwy. 42, Apple Valley. We'll ride through Farmington, Lakeville, Burnsville, and back to Apple Valley. Mostly paved trails, two hills, two parks. Stay for lunch after ride. Nancy Welsh, 952-456-9260; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382.
15 THU 4:45 PM A 17 mi. Ride to TSC and Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. This ride will ride from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then return afterwards. 8 1/2 miles each way for a total of 17, with an extra bonus hill named Smetana Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
15 THU 5:30 PM A/B 24-31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
15 THU 5:45 PM A/B Approximately 40 mi. River Falls Ramble. Depart from Behind THE ROUTE Bike shop, 102 North Main Street in River Falls WI. Come with us on quiet, scenic Wisconsin countryside! This year we're starting 15 minutes later and trying Thursdays. Steve O'Rourke, Cell phone is (612)670-3720, Local Phone (715) 425-2262.
15 THU 6:00 PM A/B 27/33+ mi. Stone Arch Bridge Ride. Depart from Lock and Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge, downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av, then just past West River Road down a short hill to the Locking and Dam parking lot. No facilities at start. Ride along the beautiful Mississippi River and through Fort Snelling park and back to downtown. Will be including a longer and hillier option incorporating parts of the TGF ride as daylight allows. Riders encouraged to carpool or ride to the ride. Downtown bike commuters most welcome. New to group riding? - please read and committ to memory the rules of the road riding safety materials from the home page of the TCBC website (and leave the tri bike at home.) This is a crowded metro area with lots of traffic. Rebecca Lawrence (612) 381-1070 and Liz Sands
15 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20-32 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from the 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 always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast.net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn.com
15 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
15 THU 6:00 PM B 20-26 mi. Trails at Sunset. Depart from Cub Foods Parking lot (NW corner) in Maple Grove. Ride through Maple Grove on mostly trails into Elm Creek Park trail system. (Ooops! Three Rivers.. is their new name.) Rolling terrain, easy pace, good company. Stop in after the ride at Cub's deli for more gabbing & food &/or drink. Usually 12-14 mile/hr... (subject to change.. how windy the weather or how pumped/tired the leader is!!) Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, & various co-leaders
16 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 31 mi. NORTH HENNEPIN CIRCLE. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, south side (near the ball fields). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail.com
16 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. LOTSA BRIDGES. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Over Flow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy. Ride includes Boom and Nicollet islands with en route rest/lunch stop at Aster cafe on Main Street. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride, 952-334-5382.
16 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north Parking lot. No water/rest facilities until end of May. The Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at the General Store. Shorter options available. As weather improves, a 100 mile option to Osceola may be added with an earlier start time. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/2, 7/11 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/9, 6/6, 7/18 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/16,6/20 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/23,6/13 Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 5/30,6/27,7/25
16 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 30-35mi OUT & ABOUT. 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.
16 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/33 avg. Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Rides vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400 cell.
16 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Village Center Drive, one block east of Hodgson Rd (Hwy 49). PARK IN THE REAR LOT NORTH OF THE BURNET BUILDING. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626, cyclegregory-at-hotmail.com
16 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
17 SAT 5:45 AM A/B 25 mi. DayBreak. Depart from the parking lot for the swimming beach on Lake Johanna, near corner of County Road E and Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills (south of Hwy 694 and east of 35W). Break the dawn of the day with a ride to get you going strong on a route designed with few stop signs/lights. No restrooms at the start. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127.
17 SAT 7:00 AM R 124 mi. TCBC 200 K BREVET RIDE. Depart from the AmericInn/Old Chicago parking lot on the NE corner of Cty 42 and Cedar Ave (Cty 23) in Apple Valley. This is the first official Randonneur event sponsored by TCBC in a number of years. Be well prepared and it will be a fun cruise. You have up to 12 hours to complete the event. Route cue sheets and brevet cards will be handed out at the start. Please preregister for this event by sending an email to brevets-at-biketcbc.org. You must be a member of TCBC to ride this event. In order to get credit from Randonneurs USA you must be a member of RUSA. Check out www.RUSA.org for more details. Rob Welsh, 612-801-4196.
17 SAT 7:15 AM A 40 mi. Ride to the Ride- Afton Hill Tour - Mapless. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake Street and West River Road, Minneapolis. Ride to the "Afton Cottage Grove Hill Tour" ride and do that route or return home for a total of 40 miles. Ride will be mapless and will be at a brisk pace to arrvive on time for the ride. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com.
17 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. Har-Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Park in west end of lot. 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. NO RIDE MAY 24. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
17 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. DON HOPKINS 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
17 SAT 8:30 AM A 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from NEW LOCATION: Penn Cycle in Woodbury, 494 and Lake Dr. Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Challenging climbs, great scenery and a feeling of accomplishment await you. A/B riders welcome. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://aftonhillclimber.blogspot.com. David Haerle, 651-367-7510, dkhaerle-at-msn.com.
17 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from the public parking lot in 'downtown' Mendota on the north side of Sibley Highway, west of Sibley House and east and downhill from St. Peter's Church by Mendota Bridge. (Mapquest url available from ride leader.) No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Morning Glory Bakery in Rosemount and return through IGH/SSP/WSP. Long option to Northfield/Dundas. Attack the challenging Butler near the end of the ride. Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn.com 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c.
17 SAT 9:30 AM A/B Bob Hoffman (651-430-2676) Tony Wanschura (651-224-8360) Rebecca Lawrence (612-481-4145) Cruising the Coulees Overnight (or not). Depart from SATURDAY - Depart 9:30 from Pickle Factory (In Pepin, turn right on Prairie St. Go two blocks to 1st St. Turn left).......SUNDAY Depart 9:30 from the Lock and Dam parking lot in Alma, Wisconsin. Park on the street, not in the lot. Spend a day or two riding the coulees of western Wisconsin, some of the most beautiful rural riding anywhere. Challenging hills and spectacular vistas, great training for mountain tours. Optional Saturday dinner at Harbor View Cafe. For overnighters, stay at the Pepin Motel (715) 442-2012, rooms are reserved under the name of Rebecca Lawrence until May 10. Saturday departure 9:30 from Pickle Factory (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). We will gather Sunday morning around 8-ish for breakfast at the Pier 4 cafe in Alma, Wisconsin. Departure on Sunday at 9:30 from the Lock and Dam parking lot in Alma, Wisconsin. Park on the street, not in the lot. Bob Hoffman (651-430-2676) Tony Wanschura (651-224-8360) Rebecca Lawrence (612-481-4145)
17 SAT 9:30 AM C 15-25 mi. "Ease Into Biking" Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N. and Douglas Dr. in Champlin. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 10, 17, 31 and June 7, 14, 21) exploring the North 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, spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards at 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687 ceCaswell-at-hotmail.com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158, Neil Millam 763-862-3780.
17 SAT 10:00 AM B 64 mi. BELLE CREEK VALLEY RIDE. Depart from trail lot at west end of Cannon Valley Trail, Cannon Falls, MN. From US 52 go east on MN 19 to just before 4th St. Lot is on north side of 19. This is a very rural ride. 30 miles to first facilities at Wanamingo lunch stop. 20 miles to next rest stop opportunity. We go down PUDDING BOY HILL, and drop into the Belle Creek Valley and into the Cannon Valley at Welch Village. We finish out on the western half of the Cannon Valley Trail. Almost no towns on this ride. Beautiful river valley farm country. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999.
17 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
17 SAT 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. GLACIAL LAKES STATE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Trail Head Parking Lot: From Hwy 12 (Willmar, MN), go East to Cty Rd 9, turn left( North 2 mi) to trail head at Civic Ctr. We'll explore trail highlights including Spicer and New London. This area is a great birding area for the birders in our group. We will have a rest/lunch stop en route and return. Trail is paved asphalt. After checking out the Willmar activities we move to Albany, MN for Sunday's Lake Wobegon ride. Please call leaders by Friday evening to confirm Go/No-Go ride status. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz,952-941-4381; Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
17 SAT 2:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Saturday In The Park. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan. Two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd. An afternoon B ride departing from the Southern Metro. Various routes will be explored. Note: Park facilities aren't open until after Memorial Day. Pat Exley, exleyp-at-yahoo.com, 612-819-5551.
17 SAT 4:00 PM B/C aprox. 25 mi. Singles on Bikes (S.O.B.). Depart from Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, St Paul 55108 (This is about 3 blks east of the Fairgrounds Main Gate). Have you ever wondered, “Where are all the single guys/gals in this club”? They are probably ahead of you or behind you! This is meant to be a social ride, so all you fast riders, do a hard morning ride, then bring out that big ol’ mountain bike to help slow you down, and come fraternize with the other half! This will be mapless to ensure “togetherness”. We will do a plan “B” if weather cancels the ride so bring suggestions!. Susie Anderson, Catherine Roach, Hugh Gitlin & other ambassadors. singlesonbikes-at-live.com
18 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 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 varies for each Sunday - see Ride Leader Section 5/18: Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 5/25: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597
18 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 28/33 mi. Sunday Supplement: Tears, Gears & Fears. Depart from Starbucks at Cleveland & Ford Parkway. (2078 Ford Parkway). All the hills and thrills of the St Paul/Mendota/WSP hill ride and be home by 10 AM. Steve Scholl, 651-699-1203 (h), 651-341-0597 (c).
18 SUN 8:00 AM 12, 30, 60, 80, or 100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Sierra Century near Eau Claire, WI.. Depart from Beaver Creek Reserve north of Fall Creek, Eau Claire, WI. Meet Ride Leader at 8:00 am next to registration table at the Beaver Creek Reserve north of Fall Creek. Ride rolling hills on lightly traveled roads through forests, past Amish farms, and if you choose, along a new 100 mile loop south of Osseo that features beautiful ridge top views. Support a great cause. Proceeds from the ride fund environmental education grants to area public schools. Registration includes food stops, support vehicles, and lunch. Remember to wear a TCBC jersey and/or socks if you have them. TCBC Ride Leader: Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. Visit: http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/chippewa/century.htm or contact Dick: djrunner124-at-hotmail.com or 715-726-1446
18 SUN 9:30 AM A/B Bob Hoffman (651-430-2676) Tony Wanschura (651-224-8360) Rebecca Lawrence (612-481-4145) Cruising the Coulees Overnight (or not). Depart from SATURDAY - Depart 9:30 from Pickle Factory (In Pepin, turn right on Prairie St. Go two blocks to 1st St. Turn left).......SUNDAY Depart 9:30 from the Lock and Dam parking lot in Alma, Wisconsin. Park on the street, not in the lot. Spend a day or two riding the coulees of western Wisconsin, some of the most beautiful rural riding anywhere. Challenging hills and spectacular vistas, great training for mountain tours. Optional Saturday dinner at Harbor View Cafe. For overnighters, stay at the Pepin Motel (715) 442-2012, rooms are reserved under the name of Rebecca Lawrence until May 10. Saturday departure 9:30 from Pickle Factory (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). We will gather Sunday morning around 8-ish for breakfast at the Pier 4 cafe in Alma, Wisconsin. Departure on Sunday at 9:30 from the Lock and Dam parking lot in Alma, Wisconsin. Park on the street, not in the lot. Bob Hoffman (651-430-2676) Tony Wanschura (651-224-8360) Rebecca Lawrence (612-481-4145)
18 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 40 mi. Ramsey Warmup. Depart from Ramsey County Beach, NW corner of White Bear Lake. Highway 61 north into White Bear Lake, turn right on 96. Parking lot on the right. Warmup ride for C and B/C riders aiming for middle distances at the Leinenkugel the following Sunday. Leader will ride a leisurely C pace. Full route will head into Marine on St. Croix, offering some gentle rollers and a couple of big hills with shorter options available. Joe Larson Cell: 651-235-2578 Email: joebike-at-showpage.org
18 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-30 mi. LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Albany, MN trail head. From Hwy I-94, take exit #147 to Albany. Trail head is located at the shelter next to Library in downtown Albany. We'll bike Lake Wobegon paved trails to Freeport and Holdingford with rest/lunch stops en route and return. Please call by Friday to confirm Go/No-Go ride Status. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell Phone At Ride, 952-334-5382.
18 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Spring on the Gateway Trail. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot located at HWY 120/Century and Hwy 36. As we get our bodies adjusted to the bike seat again, come join us for a social paced ride on the Gateway trail going northeast to Pine Point Park where we will have a rest stop (bring your own goodies) before heading back to the sites and sounds of the real world. If you want, join us for a milk shake after the ride. Kevin DePratter 715-554-0072 rocky07-at-att.net Cindy DePratter 715-554-0042 rocky07-at-att.net
18 SUN 2:30 PM A/B 30-45 mi. Spring Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Now that spring is here, let’s get out and ride around some familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. It's time to get those riding legs back in shape in time for the summer. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast.net, 651.246.3863.
18 SUN 3:00 PM B 25mi MARTIN OLAV SABO BRIDGE NAMING RIDE. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave So. This is the Sonny Side Up Route with a slight detour to attend the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge naming ceremony (which will be our rest stop) being held on the West Side of the Midtown Greenway Bridge over Hiawatha at 28th St, program at 4 p.m. - the celebration is from 3 to 5 p.m. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Pete Hall 612-889-1361.
18 SUN 4:00 PM C 7-10 mi. Pump N Kruz. Depart from the parking lot between For Pet's Sake and Embers at 4750 Hiawatha Ave (in strip mall on east side of Hiawatha just south of 46th St). An old-fashioned, ever-so-stylish cruiser ride along Minnehaha Parkway trails to Pumphouse Creamery and back. We'll circle Lake Nokomis if we're feeling sassy. Please bring a bike lock (no bike parking in sight of ice cream shop). If we're too slow, your bike isn't heavy enough. Cindy Hansen, Rob Mann and Laurie Holm (612-363-6165).
18 SUN 4:30 PM B 22 or 29 mile routes Washington County. Depart from Menards Parking Lot Hwy 5 & Hadley Avenue in Oakdale. Menards is located off of Interstate 694 & Hwy 5 in Oakdale. Head West on Hwy 5 to Hadley Avenue. Left on Hadley to Menards. Looking for something to do late Sunday afternoon? Ride the quiet back rolling roads through Oakdale, around Lake Jane, Lake Elmo, we will ride by the Lake Elmo Airport and the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. A couple of hills both ways up and down. Diane Ziemer - Cell Phone 612-247-4835, Email diane.ziemer-at-comcast.net.
19 MON 10:15 AM C 20-25 mi. MAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot North of Pavilion. We will ride a select route on paved trails and bike friendly streets and have a rest/lunch stop en route or after ride. John Avoles, 651-437-3974; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382.
19 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29-31 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. The several years running Pink Express continues this season. We'll be starting from County Cycles and doing the same, (more or less) route we have this past seasons. Join the usual day riding suspects and Monday playing hooky from work crowd with a nice ride to start the week. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast.net.
19 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville 55113. Marina will co-lead this ride at B speed with Michael's A/B Pink Express. This is a scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee.Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, sandwiches, salads, coffee & dessert), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail.com.
19 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. GREAT BUNS. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Here it is a nice laid back mapless winter ride. We will ride on roads and trails, weather will dictate miles and distance. Come early to sample the breads, cookies. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or 651-330-6785 Pete "THE HAMMER "Hall 612-889-1361.
19 MON 6:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from NEW STARTING LOCATION at Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). Same routes, new starting point. A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. Join us for dinner afterwards at Birchwood Cafe or Clicquot Club Cafe. Rob Mann and Laurie Holm (612-363-6165).
19 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. Longer distance options will be available as daylight gets longer. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
19 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. Ease into your early spring riding, or recover from the weekend on this relatively flat route that includes Fort Snelling Park, Minnehaha Falls, and part of the River Rd. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
19 MON 6:00 PM B 25-28 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.
19 MON 6:00 PM B 20/25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop At 50th & 28th st in South Mpls. A Nice easy ride thought the Streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul's rolling hills. This Ride Maybe Map or Mapless? Mike Daniels 651-690-0190, michaldaniels-at-comcast.net.
19 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; located at 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. Recover from the weekend or gently jump start a fresh week! This ride offers changing routes that will take you through several northern suburbs and refresh you after a day at the office. Soothe your Monday madness and start your week off on the right pedal! Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248, Ben Wilson - 763.432.9430.
20 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494/Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00 AM. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 5/6,5/13 Susan Evan 612-729-1441 5/20 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/27.
20 TUE 10:00 AM B 22-41 mi. The Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36. This ride features the Gateway Trail. a very scenic and straight trail. The ride has extensions that loop out into very scenic N. Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi Gateway trail (11 mi to Pine Point and back). The ride leader rides at a "B" pace and may or may not ride the extensions. Good maps of the extensions will be provided. To reach ride start: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride: 612-670-5902. jumark-at-earthlink.net
20 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA AND POINTS NORTH. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street. 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will pass by Lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loop around White Bear Lake. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
20 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, 55116. Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea. Parking in driveway or on Dorothea. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. steve scholl srs428-at-msn.com 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c
20 TUE 5:45 PM C 15/20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE,(MPLS). MAPLESS We'll bike various paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
20 TUE 6:00 PM C 18 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12 Ave. So., Richfield. We will ride Park Ave and Portland Ave. bike lane, Minnehaha Parkway, and back around Lake Nokomis. Info - go to www.biketnr.homestead.com. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon, 952-943-2538, biketnr-at-aol.com.
20 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail.com.
20 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/28/21 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Self-sufficient riders welcome. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn.com
20 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-35 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on available daylight. Steve Sorenson (763-229-9073) steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net.
20 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from 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. Unwind on some of the most beautiful backroads in the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
21 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd & 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various Routes in the Western Suburbs. Mileages will vary from 40 - 65. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com
21 WED 10:00 AM A/B 51 mi. Town hall meeting. Depart from Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine Mn 55449, north on 35 to 95th/national sports 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, not in parking lot. Leaving from Blaine we head for Wyoming and then to Lino Lakes then back to Blaine, as we circle Carlos Avery. Garry Glubka, gglubby-at-comcast.net, 651-303-2207.
21 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin (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 Reserve. Mid-ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Burway and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909.
21 WED 10:15 AM C 25 mi. SOUTHWEST METRO SPRING RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy /Hwy 4 (Eden Prairie Rd) intersection, go one block, then right on Wagner Way to strip mall lot on left. Mostly paved trails through Eden Prairie. Chanhassen and Chaska with gorgeous lakes scenery. Luncheon/rest stop in Chaska (Jimmy John's) Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper,952-448-1608; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 ; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
21 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-60 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651) 690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net.
21 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Stretch n Peal. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to then peal out on the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
21 WED 5:30 PM C 15-20 mi. The Ride to Elm Creek. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Weaver Lake Rd and Elm Creek Blvd, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, then head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove, out to Elm Creek Park Preserve and back. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are several dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex.com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail.com
21 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA.. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline 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 on this flat/gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo.com, 651-335-6505)
21 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. There will be a different map for each ride for those that want to go faster, however those that want to ride a B pace (about 14 MPH) along with me will be able to ride together in my group. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
21 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Bring your sense of adventure and pioneering spirit to this ever evolving, sometimes themed, innovative, biking experience – Enjoy a new and different each week! David Gepner 612-861-1703 WentBiking-at-Comcast.net.
22 THU 8:30 AM B 40/60 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Cannon Valley Trailhead at Welch. Departure from the Welch Village trailhead for the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we'll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch to complete the 40-mile portion. For those who want the 60-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, 952-894-3431, donbike-at-mac.com.
22 THU 10:00 AM C 22-26 mi. Soup's On. Depart from Minnehaha Depot near Minnehaha Falls. We'll follow a mapless route through St. Paul to Har Mar Mall in Roseville. with a stop for soup or sandwiches at Eddington's. Return trip follows much of the St. Paul Classic route. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Herb Schultz 952-941-4381. Cell at ride: 952-334-5352.
22 THU 4:45 PM A 17 mi. Ride to TSC and Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. This ride will ride from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then return afterwards. 8 1/2 miles each way for a total of 17, with an extra bonus hill named Smetana Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
22 THU 5:30 PM A/B 24-31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
22 THU 6:00 PM A/B 27/33+ mi. Stone Arch Bridge Ride. Depart from Lock and Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge, downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av, then just past West River Road down a short hill to the Locking and Dam parking lot. No facilities at start. Ride along the beautiful Mississippi River and through Fort Snelling park and back to downtown. Will be including a longer and hillier option incorporating parts of the TGF ride as daylight allows. Riders encouraged to carpool or ride to the ride. Downtown bike commuters most welcome. New to group riding? - please read and committ to memory the rules of the road riding safety materials from the home page of the TCBC website (and leave the tri bike at home.) This is a crowded metro area with lots of traffic. Rebecca Lawrence (612) 381-1070 and Liz Sands
22 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20-32 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from the 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 always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast.net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn.com
22 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
22 THU 6:00 PM B 20-26 mi. Trails at Sunset. Depart from Cub Foods Parking lot (NW corner) in Maple Grove. Ride through Maple Grove on mostly trails into Elm Creek Park trail system. (Ooops! Three Rivers.. is their new name.) Rolling terrain, easy pace, good company. Stop in after the ride at Cub's deli for more gabbing & food &/or drink. Usually 12-14 mile/hr... (subject to change.. how windy the weather or how pumped/tired the leader is!!) Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, & various co-leaders
23 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMVIII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north Parking lot. No water/rest facilities until end of May. The Ride continues to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at the General Store. Shorter options available. As weather improves, a 100 mile option to Osceola may be added with an earlier start time. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/2, 7/11 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 5/9, 6/6, 7/18 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/16,6/20 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 5/23,6/13 Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 5/30,6/27,7/25
23 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 31 mi. Friday Medicine. Depart from Tonka cycle and ski, Williston and Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka. Depart from Tonka cycle and ski, Williston and Excelsior Blvd in Minnetonka for a ride north to medicine lake and back. rest stop at mile 21 Einstein Bagel. Tony [The gasman] Abelson 952-949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com Anthony Abelson 952-949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com.
23 FRI 10:00 AM B 30-37 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Breakfast!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine; 10611 Baltimore ST NE, just behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located just off Hwy 65 and 105th. Come explore a different side of the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-que up and down! Several options available for lunch afterward if you are interested. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start.
23 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. RIDE DOWN THE HIGH BRIDGE. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Over Flow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy. Ride on City Streets and paved trails to High Bridge with rest stop at Caribou Coffee on Grand Ave, St Paul. June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride, 952-334-5382.
23 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/33 avg. Fridays to the Lake. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Rides vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. All self-sufficient riders welcome. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400 cell.
23 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Village Center Drive, one block east of Hodgson Rd (Hwy 49). PARK IN THE REAR LOT NORTH OF THE BURNET BUILDING. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Mark Gregory, 651-490-1626, cyclegregory-at-hotmail.com
23 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and have a coffee, soup or ice cream stop. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Jeff Ramberg (612-462-4747); Ed Hassler and others.
24 SAT 8:30 AM A/B About 30 mi. Ride to the Ride. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Save some money... Save some precious Gas and Ride to the ALL CLUB RIDE on May 24th. Depart as a group and ride to the start of the ride in Shoreview. About 15-17 miles. We will depart on time to make it to the start of the ride. Do the mileage route you want and then stay around to visit or head back. WE WILL NOT REGROUP FOR THE RIDE BACK. A Map will be available for your return trip. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com.
24 SAT 9:30 AM 29/48/63 mi. ALL-CLUB MEMORIAL RIDE. Depart from Snail Lake Park in Shoreview, on Snail Lake Blvd in Shoreview. From 694, go north on Victoria and east on Snail Lake Blvd. For Memorial Day Weekend, TCBC will again be holding an All-Club Memorial Ride to celebrate and remember TCBC members who have passed away over the years. We will name some of them briefly as a group before the ride. The ride itself, named after Paul Grisim in 1994, will not change unless the roads do. We will use the three basic routes we have been using for a few years. We think of this event as a great chance to socialize and start the summer together, and we hope you can join us. Last year’s event had over 140 people attending. We’ll be starting again at Snail Lake Park in Shoreview, the big pavilion at the top of the hill, NOT the parking lot by the beach. It has bathrooms, tables, and a big play area. Routes will again be northeast into Washington County. Mileages on the overlapping routes will be about 29, 48, and 63 miles, with the longest route running through Marine on St. Croix. We have reserved the big picnic shelter, with bathrooms and water, and riders are welcome to bring their own snacks or lunches to enjoy after the ride. There’s no need to make reservations for the ride. Please arrive in time to form into three groups for the leader briefing, which will start around 9:30 AM at the pavilion. (Late arrivers will have to park down at the beach.) Groups will start a few minutes apart. We hope to see many of you there! Route leaders will include Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917, news-at-biketcbc. org, and Pete Hawkins, 763-786-3792, pmh706-at-gmail.com.
25 SUN 5:45 AM A/B 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 varies for each Sunday - see Ride Leader Section 5/18: Peter Fischer 651-633-5584; 5/25: Steve Scholl 651-341-0597
25 SUN 7:00 AM 35, 50, 75, 100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: LEINENKUGEL'S CHIPPEWA VALLEY CENTURY RIDE. Depart from Details in next issue, or see ad. http://www.biketcbc.org/schedule/outreach.html John Hoffmann 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 715-379-1074 and 952-334-5382.
25 SUN 7:15 AM A 20 miles each way Ride to the West Side Ride. Depart from Dunn Brothers, East Lake Street and West River Road Mpls. Mapless Ride to the "ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE" ride. Ride the route with the group for additional mileage or turn around and head back. We will ride at a brisk pace to arrive on time before the ride starts. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com.
25 SUN 7:45 AM B 62-65 mi. Snooze Button Metric. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Even if you slept through your alarm, you can still get your metric in today. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
25 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An excellent training ride in western suburbs. Eric Feld, 612-743-4097
25 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 70-90 mi. Shorter option available. 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. Watch for details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
25 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Sunday Morning to Hopkins. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Let's have fun riding out to Hopkins Depot for a soothing refreshment before making our way back to the big city, meandering through the downtown area before making our way back to Painters Community Park. We will be using two of the cities premier bike trails during this ride. Kevin DePratter 715-554-0072 rocky07-at-att.net Cindy DePratter 715-554-0042 rocky07-at-att.net
25 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center on Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Park on the South East side of the parking lot. Enjoy a senic ride in the Western Suburbs, with rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441; Chuck Sunder, 612-285-1946.
25 SUN 4:30 PM B 22/29 mi. Washington County. Depart from Menards Parking Lot Hwy 5 & Hadley Avenue in Oakdale. Menards is located off of Interstate 694 & Hwy 5 in Oakdale. Head West on Hwy 5 to Hadley Avenue. Left on Hadley to Menards. Looking for something to do late Sunday afternoon? Ride the quiet back rolling roads through Oakdale, around Lake Jane, Lake Elmo, we will ride by the Lake Elmo Airport and the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. A couple of hills both ways up and down. Diane Ziemer- Cell(612)247-4835 Email - diane.ziemer-at-comcast.net.
26 MON 9:30 AM A/B 46/56 mi. Gail Elliott Memorial. Depart from Northland Mall on Hwy. 61 in Forest Lake. Please join me in honoring the memory of a special person and an unique 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. Many participants have said that this ride is worth the drive. Please consider car-pooling to the start; use our MSN Message Board (http://groups.msn.com/twincitiesbicyclingclub). Pete Hawkins 763-786-3792, pmh706-at-gmail.com
26 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29-31 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville. The several years running Pink Express continues this season. We'll be starting from County Cycles and doing the same, (more or less) route we have this past seasons. Join the usual day riding suspects and Monday playing hooky from work crowd with a nice ride to start the week. Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast.net.
26 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Roseville 55113. Marina will co-lead this ride at B speed with Michael's A/B Pink Express. This is a scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Post ride food options across the street: Smooth Grind (soup, sandwiches, salads, coffee & dessert), Oasis Market (convenience store). Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail.com.
26 MON 10:30 AM C 25 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 signs to trailhead. We'll bike Red Cedar Trail (packed limestone) and return for lunch at a select restaurant after ride. You may want to pack a snack for en route rest stop. Trail fees $4/day or $15/annual. See Chippewa Valley Century Outreach ride (May 25) for 2-day trip option. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009, John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell; 952-334-5382.
26 MON 6:00 PM B 25-28 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Linda Tacke 952-932-9662, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151.
26 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. Longer distance options will be available as daylight gets longer. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
27 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of 494/Minnetonka Blvd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Ride briefing at 9:55. Ride leaves promptly at 10:00 AM. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 5/6,5/13 Susan Evan 612-729-1441 5/20 Katie Angle 763-208-3595 5/27.
27 TUE 10:00 AM B 22-41 mi. The Gateway Express. Depart from Burger King parking lot - Hwy 120 (Century Ave) and Hwy 36. This ride features the Gateway Trail. a very scenic and straight trail. The ride has extensions that loop out into very scenic N. Washington county. The easiest ride is the 22 mi Gateway trail (11 mi to Pine Point and back). The ride leader rides at a "B" pace and may or may not ride the extensions. Good maps of the extensions will be provided. To reach ride start: From #694 exit Hwy 36 West to Hwy 120 (Century Ave). South 1/2 blk to Burger King. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride: 612-670-5902. jumark-at-earthlink.net
27 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. Early Edition: Tears, Gears, Fears. Depart from 1195 St Paul Avenue, St Paul, 55116. Corner of St Paul Avenue and Dorothea. Parking in driveway or on Dorothea. Challenging hill ride through St Paul and Mendota Heights: Ramsey, Ohio, High Bridge, Marie, Lexington, Highway 13, and a lot of rollers. steve scholl srs428-at-msn.com 651-699-1203 h 651-341-0597 c
27 TUE 5:45 PM C 15/20 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM WEBSTER SCHOOL. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE & Spring St NE,(MPLS). MAPLESS We'll bike various paved trails and bike-friendly roads and offer a dining venue option after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
27 TUE 6:00 PM C 19 mi. BIKETNR RIDE #4. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 70th and 12 Ave. So, Richfield. We will ride around Lake Hiawatha to the East River Road and back through South Minneapolis. Info - go to www.biketnr.homestead.com. Erwin "Brandy" Brandon, 952-943-2538, biketnr-at-aol.com.
27 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 28-35 mi. Westy's Leftside. Depart from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center lot located at Highway 55 and County Road 24. The group will gather by the ATM on the north side of the lot. Saluting a Thursday tradition by starting a new one! Varied and challenging routes on the open and rolling roads of northwest Hennepin county, including the cities of Plymouth, Hamel, Medina, Loretto, Maple Plain, Independence and occasionally by Lake Minnetonka. Length will vary depending on available daylight. Steve Sorenson (763-229-9073) steve(at)bikenaked(dot)net.
27 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears, Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd South. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Tom Lenzmeier, 651-734-5340, tlenzmeier-at-gmail.com.
27 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 36/28/21 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Self-sufficient riders welcome. Note that there is no rest stop on the 21 and 28 mile options throughout month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,763-862-1411, dohogne-at-msn.com
27 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from 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. Unwind on some of the most beautiful backroads in the St. Croix River Valley. Outdoor dining after at Acapulco. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion. Call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.
28 WED 9:00 AM A/B 40-65 mi. Hump Day Hammer. Depart from Holiday Gas Station SE Corner Dell Rd & 62nd St W Eden Prairie. Various Routes in the Western Suburbs. Mileages will vary from 40 - 65. Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable. Tony Abelson (952)949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo.com
28 WED 10:00 AM A/B 51 mi. Town hall meeting. Depart from Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine Mn 55449, north on 35 to 95th/national sports 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, not in parking lot. Leaving from Blaine we head for Wyoming and then to Lino Lakes then back to Blaine, as we circle Carlos Avery. Garry Glubka, gglubby-at-comcast.net, 651-303-2207.
28 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169, Champlin (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 Reserve. Mid-ride beak and lunch possibilities after ride. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340, Burway and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909.
28 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. TOUR DE WEST SIDE. Depart from Harriet Island Parking Lot, St Paul. We'll gradually climb from Lillydale to Mendota Heights, then sail down to South St Paul. Lunch on the West Side near end of ride. Nancy Welsh, 952-456-9260; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell At Ride, 952-334-5382.
28 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-60 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged. Rain cancels. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine AFTER 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, (651)690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net.
28 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Stretch n Peal. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. A few extra miles all on bike trails to stretch the legs then finish just in time to then peal out on the 6:00 PM "SLP'ing Out" ride if you so choose (no rest stop on this actual ride - we will rest in between rides at Erik's) Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-gmail-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
28 WED 5:30 PM C 15-20 mi. The Ride to Elm Creek. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness, 8121 Wedgewood Lane (corner of Weaver Lake Rd and Elm Creek Blvd, near Cub Foods; take I-94 west to the Weaver Lake Rd exit, then head east to intersection with Elm Creek Blvd). This will be a mapless ride, following the roads and trails of Maple Grove, out to Elm Creek Park Preserve and back. We will be departing from the parking lot in front of Maple Grove Cycling and Fitness. Opportunities for snacks and water along the way are slim, but there are several dining choices for after the ride. Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-343-7447, paul.huntington-at-audatex.com; Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361; Craig "Bookman" Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail.com
28 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. SLP'ING OUT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Meet the group in the parking lot that is furthest from the bike shop's door. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. There will be a different map for each ride for those that want to go faster, however those that want to ride a B pace (about 14 MPH) along with me will be able to ride together in my group. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com
28 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Aromatherapy. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Take in the fresh scents of lilacs and other blooming flowers of the area on this ride en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Terrain is flat to gently rolling. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, maryderks-at-yahoo.com, 651-335-6505
28 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Alternate leader, Pat Exley, will surely add some spice to this already unpredictable Wednesday evening biking adventure. Pat Exley 612-819-5551 exleyp-at-yahoo.com.
29 THU 8:30 AM B 40/60 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Cannon Valley Trailhead at Welch. Departure from the Welch Village trailhead for the Red Wing trailhead, then return to Welch for a pit stop, and then on to Cannon Falls for lunch. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we'll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch to complete the 40-mile portion. For those who want the 60-mile ride, we'll do another round trip to Red Wing. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard, 952-894-3431, donbike-at-mac.com.
29 THU 9:30 AM C 20/30 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from BK / Burger Konig at 120 / Century und Hwy. 36 in North St. Paul. It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail. Please park to the rear of the parking lot (just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. (The State did put a new trail in from Mcknight up to Margaret. It should be interesting to explore it). = Until we meet, Your most humble servant Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller Haus fon# 651-770-5065
29 THU 10:00 AM C 34 mi. NORTH TO NORTH BRANCH. Depart from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot. 220 N Lake St "Hwy 61" in downtown Forest Lake. From Hwy I-35 exit (131) to Forest Lake and turn Left on Hwy 61 to City Hall. We'll bike Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie paved trails out and back with en route lunch stop in North Branch. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at Ride: 952-334-5382. Co Leader, Open.
29 THU 4:45 PM A 17 mi. Ride to TSC and Return (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. This ride will ride from St Louis Park Erik's to the Thighs Sighs and Cries ride start, then return afterwards. 8 1/2 miles each way for a total of 17, with an extra bonus hill named Smetana Mike Beadles, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, 612-839-5406.
29 THU 5:30 PM A/B 24-31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha Street Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot, farthest from the building. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, ajwanschura-at-gmail.com
29 THU 5:45 PM A/B 30-45 mi. River Falls Ramble. Depart from Behind THE ROUTE Bike Shop, 102 N. Main, River Falls, WI. Ride through the hills and valleys of near western Wisconsin. We rotate through several different routes over the month. Steve O'Rourke, Cell: (612) 670-3720.
29 THU 6:00 PM A/B 27/33+ mi. Stone Arch Bridge Ride. Depart from Lock and Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge, downtown Minneapolis. Go north on Portland from Washington Av, then just past West River Road down a short hill to the Locking and Dam parking lot. No facilities at start. Ride along the beautiful Mississippi River and through Fort Snelling park and back to downtown. Will be including a longer and hillier option incorporating parts of the TGF ride as daylight allows. Riders encouraged to carpool or ride to the ride. Downtown bike commuters most welcome. New to group riding? - please read and commit to memory the rules of the road riding safety materials from the home page of the TCBC website (and leave the tri bike at home.) This is a crowded metro area with lots of traffic. Rebecca Lawrence (612) 381-1070 and Liz Sands
29 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20-32 mi. Thighs, Sighs & Cries. Depart from the 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 always welcome. You'll sigh and cry as you build up your thighs! Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-gmail.com; Scott Larson, 651-455-0749, scottglarson-at-comcast.net; Scott Weinberg, scott-weinberg-at-msn.com
29 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809.
29 THU 6:00 PM B 20-26 mi. Trails at Sunset. Depart from Cub Foods Parking lot (NW corner) in Maple Grove. Ride through Maple Grove on mostly trails into Elm Creek Park trail system. (Ooops! Three Rivers.. is their new name.) Rolling terrain, easy pace, good company. Stop in after the ride at Cub's deli for more gabbing & food &/or drink. Usually 12-14 mile/hr... (subject to change.. how windy the weather or how pumped/tired the leader is!!) Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, & various co-leaders
30 FRI C Sakatah Weekend. Depart from Sakatah State Trail in Faribault, MN. Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1, 2008. We begin our ride on the Sakatah State Trail in Faribault, MN at 10:00 am on Friday, May 30th. We will ride to Elysian, or Watertown, for lunch and return to Faribault by late afternoon. On Saturday our ride will begin at 10:00am at the visitor center in Elysian and continue west to the trailhead of the Red Jacket Trail in Mankato. We will have lunch and return to the visitor center in Elysian. The last day, Sunday, our ride will start at 10:00 at the Red Jacket Trailhead in Mankato on Riverfront Drive South, one block east of 169, we will continue on the Red Jacket Trail to Rapidan, MN. We will have lunch and pie at the Dam Store and continue via roads to Minneopa State Park and return by the Red Jacket Trail to Mankato. The ride is mostly trails with a few miles for country roads. There are hills on this ride. This is a C ride, with John Avoles, 651-437-3974, and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, as ride leaders.
30 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 31 mi. NORTH HENNEPIN CIRCLE. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). Park in west park