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MAY 20101 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the North Star Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 1 SAT 7:00 AM 125 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Rochester 200km Brevet. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking lot. 200k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Wykoff, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN Register through Rochester Active Sports Club See www.RUSA-dot-org for details Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 1 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS IN SPRING LAKE PARK. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route is on mostly level, bike-friendly roads to Spring Lake Park. The miles on this route roll by very easily. The return trip passes lakes Long, Valentine and Johanna. The destination is one of the many Keys Cafes. An optional 10-mile loop down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail from the parking lot will complete the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 1 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 45 mi. Morning Glory Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway Store 965 Sibley Memorial Hwy Saint Paul, MN 55118-3601 (Sibley Hwy & 35E). Parking available in lot adjacent (south) of Holiday Station Store. Ride rolling hills through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, Eagan to get fresh-baked treats at Morning Glory Bakery (http://www.morningglorybakerycafe-dot-com/). Steve Scholl srs428-at-msn-dot-com 651-341-0597 (c) 651-699-1203 (h). 1 SAT 9:15 AM C 22-32 mi. Gateway to Spring. Depart from Rear Parking lot of Burger King at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century Avenue. No better way to spend Saturday mornings than with your biking buddies tuning up your body & bike for a great summer of riding. We will ride the scenic Gateway Trail and through in some Washington County roads for good measure. After the ride, enjoy a snack at either BK or DQ. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 1 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 40, 50, or 80 miles DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park on the eastern edge of River Falls, WI. Take I-94 east into WI; after Hudson take WI 35 south. Exit at County M, then go right 1/4 mile to Hoffman Park. We’ll ride south to Diamond Bluff and return via the scenic Trimbelle River valley. The 80-mile route adds a 30-mile loop to the north. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 1 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 62 mi. Western Metric Century. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). Ride goes out to Watertown and Waconia on lovely country roads. Pete and Karen May 952 926 3827. 1 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). NOTE: No ride May 8 due to ALS ride or May 29 due to All Club Ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 1 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 36 mi. Vermillion Cotillion. Depart from Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitors Center. The entrance is at the Intersection of Cliff Rd and N. Hay Lake Rd on the southern edge of Eagan. Come dance across the Dakota plains. Plenty of room for swing outs and flips on the paved rural roads and gentle hills. Refreshments at Vermillion. Stan Mickelsen 651-283-3310. 2 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S. Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 2 SUN 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns to grind its merciless carnage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. That which doesn't kill you... No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride (from noon-5). There is a petrol station as you enter WI. Scott Weinberg: scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 2 SUN 9:30 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Run. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy your springtime Sunday Mornings with your biking buddies and a cup of java. Differing routes each week. We traverse the trails and streets enjoying budding trees and blooming plants. Join us as we tune up for summer rides. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 2 SUN 12:30 PM C 23-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell SE corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have several ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 2 SUN 12:30 PM B 32 or 39 mi. Afton to Elmo - Spring Edition. Depart from Ojibway Park In Woodbury. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road. Turn left (East) on Courtly, and right (South) on Ojibway Park Drive. If parking lot is full,use adjacent high school lot. Scenic, mostly rural route from Woodbury to Afton and Lake Elmo, with some big hills. Tom Melcher (651) 353-3372 tom.melcher at comcast-dot-net. 3 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the June issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 3 MON 9:30 AM B/C 26/36 mi. Open Road (Anoka). Depart from Anoka, Bunker Lake Blvd & Mn 47 Near Dunn Bros 3841 St Francis Blvd 55303. Although this ride is mapless, an accurate cue sheet is available and faster riders are welcome. An easy shortcut is on the cue sheet for riders who want the shorter route. A pleasant (depending on wind) loop ride with a few gentle hills to a rest stop in Nowthen (26 mi) and/or St Francis (36 Mi) on good country roads passing farms, horses, hawks, and alpacas. Directions to ridestart FROM the South:- N on 169, Pass Hwy 10 and follo Hwy 47N/Ferry St, watch on L about 1/2 mi after Anoka Co. Fairgrounds at Industrial Blvd/CR116 Park near corner. From the East or West- take Hwy 610 or 694, N on Hwy 169, and follow as above. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4dgmail-dot-com cell at ride 763-398-9710. 3 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. UP THE CRIK WITH A PEDAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's down to the Mississippi River at Jackson and Warner Road. From there It's down the river and then UP! Battle Creek to Indian Mounds Park. Then it's down Lower Afton Road to Keys Cafe in Woodbury for a break. The return is by Upper Afton Road, Burns, Mounds Boulevard Trail, through Swede Hollow and then on city streets back to Roseville. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 3 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Monday's "Medicine". Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Corner of Excelsior and Williston Rd). Come get a spoonful of Medicine as you enjoy a nice Monday Recovery Ride around Medicine Lake. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome! Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Michael McNutt (651) 208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net. 3 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace(16-17 mph avg). Note: Construction at the Plaza this year may necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 3 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 3 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. 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 & Loren Lovhaug Phone (Rick):cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 Email (Loren): ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 3 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. We will ride a combination of trails and roads. Laurie Holm and Robert Mann (612)363-6165. 3 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together Ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 Dave Swaab 612-709-1174. 4 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Medicine Lake. Depart from LaTuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55. From Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 west 1 mile to South Shore Drive, turn R unto the frontage rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of LaTuff's parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632. 4 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-70 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN, 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net, Richard Miller, 651-6147, Email:litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 4 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 24 mi. Soup's On. Depart from Wabun Picnic Area, Minnehaha Park, located between Minnesota Veteran's Home and Godfrey Parkway just south of 46th Ave S. The route will go to Camp Coldwater Spring, then follow side streets through St. Paul to Eddington's at Har Mar Mall for soup. Salad and sandwiches are also available. Feel free to brown bag it, too. If you have weather or cancellation concerns, please call a leader at 952-456-9260 or 651-216-8690 before coming to ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690. 4 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 26-35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL B/C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail.(just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller haus fon# 651-770-5065. 4 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 4 TUE 6:00 PM B ~23 mi. Coffee Grounds in Como Park. Depart from The Coffee Grounds, 1579 Hamline Avenue, Falcon Heights, 651-644-9959. http://www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net. This is a pleasant little after work ride, utilizing familiar roads, parks and landmarks. An urban ride with a rural feel to it. Please come prepared (i.e. spare tubes and with a with mechanically sound bike). Ride will LEAVE promptly at 6:00 so we can make it in before dark. Coffee, ice cream, soup, sandwiches, rest rooms available before/after ride. Susie Anderson ander058-at-umn.edu, Brett Thunstrom. 4 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 4 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier (651)734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. (5/25 Joe Hays 612.987-6868 jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net) 4 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th ave). We will ride the west river road and west on the greenway then back via Portland Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Irwin (Brandy) Brandon 952-943-2538 http:://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 4 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant. (1240 West Frontage Road, 55082). Riding the Acapulco in spring... now what could be more delightful than that? A flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. Also, in the intermediate (largest) group, we will actively practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 4 TUE 7:00 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 5 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25/35/53/63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community center 2100 White Bear Ave. about 1/2 mile south of Hwy 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county. There are four mileage options with a reststop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 5 WED 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. The route passes by lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loops around White Bear Lake. The leader will stop for a Starbuck's coffee at Kowalski's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 5 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Burway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340. 5 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 5 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot Adams St NE and Spring St NE (Mpls). We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining venue after ride. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815 Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 5 WED 6:00 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -FreeWheel on the Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Minneapolis. Midtown Express is formerly known as Wednesday night riders Group. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 5 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 on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 5 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 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 route each week! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 5 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 6 THU 8:30 AM B 37/57 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 37 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch, with a side trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. For the optional 57-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 6 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Mn Hwy 96, Saint Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). This is a newly developed ride that passes many lakes and usually goes thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, and Centerville. Although this is a mapless ride, an accurate and simple cue sheet will be provided. Faster riders always encouraged and welcomed. Directions to ridestart:- From the west:- 610 folo Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 and R into lot Park under the main sign by 96- Shoreview Village Center. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 6 THU 10:00 AM C 25-27 mi. Hopkins to Mpls. Lakes. Depart from Hopkins Depot Parking lot corner Hwy 169 & Excelsior Blvd. We'll ride on paved trails and circle the lakes in Minneapolis. Joe Dupont, 952-934-2087, Cell 952-334-4257 jdupont50-at-aol-dot-com. 6 THU 11:00 AM A/B 25-40 mi. City Explorer (Mpls). Depart from parking lot by Lake Harriet bandshell 42nd St and S.Lake Harriet Pkwy 55409. Ride to Eden Prairie, Plymouth or St Paul with a rest stop. Katie Angle 763-208-3595. 6 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 30mi Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot just north of the Elk River Country Club off Sherburne County 1/Proctor. We'll start from the Woodland Trails parking lot. We will follow a variety routes with few stop lights or stop signs. Riding will be in rolling country side and on roads with wide shoulders with little traffic. We will pass around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. For those interested, we can meet at the Elk River Country Club Bar and Grill after the ride. In the event of poor weather call Les at 612-710-1003 or Arlen at 763-300-7232. Les Miner 763-441-5986 or cell 612-710-5986 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 or cell 763-300-7232. 6 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 6 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-31 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net. 6 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-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. 6 THU 6:00 PM B 18/31 mi. Side saddle (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. Predominately flat route through the Anoka Sand Plain. Glenn Okan email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net cell 612-618-1376. 6 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 6 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. May -- We Ride!. Depart from Silverwood Park (the newest Three Rivers Park), 2500 County Road E, St Anthony, MN 55421. Telephone: 763-694-7707. Mighty fine rides will go in all directions from ride start offering different scenery; a mix of urban and suburban routes; an occasional trail; and the possibility of an unusual reststop. Leaders will encourage a moderate-paced social ride that hangs together, although A/B riders are welcome. This is a good ride for new members. Usually we will have a map, but could be mapless if a route has to change. Ride start is a few blocks north of Cub Foods -- Walmart. Silverwood Park is on the Southwest corner of Silver Lake Road and County Road (CR) E and enter on CR E and park in the busy main pavillion parking lot. There is a coffee bar with goodies and restroom is available. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-q-dot-com and Dan Miller, Mpls1959-at-aol-dot-com. 6 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. For now, we will use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride, though we encourage a more relaxed pace on this one. If you've longed for an easier version of the Acapulco, this is your chance. Dinner at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 7 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 7 FRI 10:00 AM C 20-25 miles Friday on the Bike featuring Trails & Lakes. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. Time to pump up the tires and start rolling. We will be riding on streets and trails. If it raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. There will be a "light" refreshment stop - bring snacks and water. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 7 FRI 1:00 PM C 20-25 mi. Trempeauleau Trails Ride (mapless). Depart from Great River Trailhead on WI Hwy 35 in Trempeauleau (East side of town). We will ride on crushed limestone trails, paved back roads and hardpack gravel as we tour the surrounding area making lots of stops to view birds and scenery. Dinner at the notable Hotel Trempeauleau afterward. (See overnight rides for more info). Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Duane Kasper 952-448-1608.. 7 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, gphagemann-at-mac-dot-com, 612-251-4400 cell. Jon Koser, 4/23, 952-210-1124 cell. 7 FRI 6:00 PM C 15-25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall 612-889-1361; Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747 7 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/7; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/14; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/21; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/28. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 8 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 8 SAT 7:00 AM 30/60 mi. Bike MS" Allianz Twin Cities Ride 2010. Depart from Aldrich Arena, Maplewood. NON-TCBC RIDE - Ride along the Gateway Trail that starts and ends at Aldrich Arena. Registration fee is $20 which includes a commemorative ride T-shirt, 2 meals, food and drinks at rest stops, mechanical and medical support, police support, support vans, entertainment and much more! Additional $50 minimum pledge required. Pledges support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter. See web site for additional information. TCBC SPONSOR - www.bikemsminnesota-dot-org. 8 SAT 7:00 AM 187 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Waterloo, Iowa 200k/300k Brevet. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). Riders can ride either a 200k or 300k route. The 200k ride starts in Waterloo and goes through Oelwein, Elkader, Oelwein, Dunkerton and back to Waterloo. The 300k ride goes through Oelwein, Elkader, McGregor, Elkader, Oelwein and back to Waterloo. Register through Cedar Valley Randonneurs. See www.RUSA-dot-org for details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 8 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747 and others. 8 SAT 8:00 AM A 80 mi. Menomonie Challenge. Depart from Downtown Menomonie at the corner of Main and 3rd. Ride the ride the pros for the Nature Valley Bike Festival will ride. This is the hardest pro road course the Bike Festival has put together, now see if you can even come close to the time they are expected to finish, (like hardly). The Pro Bike race is June 19th. The extreme hills will cause some to question why they chose this ride. You will wonder how you finished should you do the entire route. Consider yourself a pro for accepting the challenge, then come and watch the race June 19th and be amazed! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 8 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 50 to 60 mi. Elk River Saturday Morning Ride. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off of Sherburne County Road 1 near the Elk River Country Club. We'll start from the Woodland Trails parking lot. We will follow a variety routes with few stop lights or stop signs. Riding will be in rolling country side and on roads with wide shoulders with little traffic Sherburne, Isanti, and Anoka counties. In the event of poor weather call Les at 612-710-1003 or Arlen at 763-300-7232. Les Miner 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-300-7232. 8 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride north on Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. We will enjoy breakfast at R. J. Riches just off the end of the trail in Mounds View, and make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. An optional 10-mile loop from the parking lot will go around Lake Como to complete the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 8 SAT 8:30 AM C 20/30 mi. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Depart from Wabun Picnic Area (east end of Minnehaha Park) - picnic area is located between MN Veteran's Home and Godfrey Parkway - south of 46th Ave S and 46th St, Minneapolis. We will be riding city streets and trails to the St. Paul Cinco de May Fiesta. Rest/lunch stop will be at the Taco House on Chavez Street. Come and enjoy this family-friendly event which features a parade, music and food. Bring a padlock for your bicycle. Rain will cancel this ride. (There will be two ride options one short and one long) June Johnson 612-869-1710, Claryce Nelson 612-623-3009. 8 SAT 9:00 AM C 15-20 mi. Trempeauleau Trails Day 2. Depart from Trempeauleau Hotel in Trempeauleau, Wi. From Winona, take Hwy 35, 18 mi SE to Trempeauleau. When Hwy 35 crosses Main St head down towards the river. We will ride on crushed limestone trails and paved roads and again look for migrating birds and spring wildflowers!! Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 cell at ride 612-759=1762 Duane Kasper 952-448-1608. 8 SAT 9:00 AM 16/28/54 mi. ALS Bike Trek MN. Depart from Withrow Ballroom, Withrow, MN. NON-TCBC. First annual ride for ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) in MN. A fun family oriented event. Individuals, $35; families of up to five, $50. Fundraising optional, but encouraged. Includes t-shirt and BBQ lunch. Three fully supported routes in scenic northern Washington County. Check website for further details and registration. TCBC SPONSOR - www.alsbiketrekmn-dot-com. 8 SAT 9:15 AM C 22-32 mi. Gateway to Spring. Depart from Rear Parking lot of Burger King at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century Avenue. No better way to spend Saturday mornings than with your biking buddies tuning up your body & bike for a great summer of riding. We will ride the scenic Gateway Trail and through in some Washington County roads for good measure. After the ride, enjoy a snack at either BK or DQ. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 8 SAT 9:30 AM C 15 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from West side of the Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave N. and Douglas Dr in Champlin. For directions, see related article. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19) exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Every two weeks, we'll increase the ride distance from 15 to 20 to 25 miles. New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, a spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards at 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, and Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 8 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 60-70 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. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 8 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe at 3401 Lyndale Avenue South. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food!, If Weather is questionable call leader or check the web site Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net. 8 SAT 10:00 AM B 48 with options of 59 & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 8 SAT 12:00 PM 19-24 mi. Googly - Group Riding Skills Edition!. Depart from Como Park Pavilion, 1360 North Lexington Parkway St Paul, MN 55103. Join the participants of the May LAB Group Riding Skills course for a fun, NO DROP ride through Saint Paul, including Como Park, Summit Avenue, and the Gateway Trail. (For info on the Group Skills Course and to register, visit http://tcbc-groupriding.eventbrite-dot-com/). Julie Kosbab 651.253.2493 julie-at-rideboldly-dot-org. 8 SAT 12:30 PM B 30 Shakopee Shuffle. Depart from Dred Scott Field pkg lot (Old Shakopee/Blmgtn Ferry Rd)Bloomington. Explore the MN River valley from Bloomington to Chaska passing through Shakopee mostly on paved trails. Parking lot is west across from Burger King on Old Shakopee Rd. Options available for longer ride. Rest stops possible in Shakopee or Chaska. If river still flooding the ride will cancel; contact if questionable. Tim Bischke 612.298.0851 timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 9 SUN 6:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipecode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Richard Miller 651-7776147 Cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-9876868. 9 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62/79/101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty rd D Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise, chose 1 of 3 mileage options. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-987-6868. 9 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 9 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34/45 mi. Washington County Whirl. Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive Woodbury, MN 55125. Exit 494 at Lake, east on Lake, east on Courtly, south on Ojibway Drive. A scenic rural route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This route offers winding, wooded roads, wide vistas, and beautiful views of the St Croix River, with some big hills. Steve Scholl, srs428-at-msn-dot-com, 651-341-0597 (cell), 651-699-1203 (home). 9 SUN 9:30 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Run. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy your springtime Sunday Mornings with your biking buddies and a cup of java. Differing routes each week. We traverse the trails and streets enjoying budding trees and blooming plants. Join us as we tune up for summer rides. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 9 SUN 10:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns to grind its merciless carnage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. That which doesn't kill you... No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride (from noon-5). There is a petrol station as you enter WI. Scott Weinberg: scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 9 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO (Golden Valley). Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center at Highway 100 & Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Google Map: 5725 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Ride on quiet roads with rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. 32 shortcut option available. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1846 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 9 SUN 11:00 AM C 15-20 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 2834 10 Ave. South 612-238-4447 Minneapolis, Mn Park in Global Market Parking Garage. Visit art and cultural events in the Twin-Cites. We will be stopping often for snacks and a meal. Bring your cameras and $$ for food. This is a very slow ride so plan 4-5 hours of constant stopping to view art work and snacking. This is a ride everyone can do it will delight your senses and stimulate your palate. This is a map less ride. Walter Griffin photobike-at-yahoo-dot-com 612-940-1211 Ed Hassler. 9 SUN 12:30 PM C 23-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride.. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell SE corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have several ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 9 SUN 1:45 PM C 20 mi. Stone Arch and Broadway Pizza Ride. Depart from Webster School parking lot at Adams St NE and Spring St in Minneapolis. We will have a leisurely social ride and stop at Broadway Pizza after the ride. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 9 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 22 mi. Twin city landmarks, lanes and trails. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot; 1360 Lexington Parkway N, St Paul. This quiet Sunday ride at a B/C pace will use famous bike lanes and trails in St. Paul and Minneapolis. We will ride by the state capital and the St. Paul Cathedral, down beautiful Summit Ave. and through the U of M campus area. The return will take us past the new Gopher stadium and along the transit way. Paul Wiltse (651-283-6857) powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com. 9 SUN 3:30 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on West side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd. D) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolfot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747, others. 10 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. MAHTOMEDI MEANDER. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's east on Arlington where we will pick up the Gateway Trail. We will take it 10 miles to the Stillwater Road and turn west to a rest stop in Mahtomedi. From there it's bike-friendly streets with a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Roseville. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 10 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Monday's "Medicine". Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Corner of Excelsior and Williston Rd). Come get a spoonful of Medicine as you enjoy a nice Monday Recovery Ride around Medicine Lake. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome! Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Michael McNutt (651) 208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net. 10 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual map or maybe a variation on the old route depending on how deep the pot holes are around Bald Eagle. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option provided and all routes lead to a coffee break in White Bear. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 5/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 5/17; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 5/24. 10 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace(16-17 mph avg). Note: Construction at the Plaza this year may necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 10 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 10 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. 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 & Loren Lovhaug Phone (Rick):cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 Email (Loren): ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 10 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. We will ride a combination of trails and roads. Laurie Holm and Robert Mann (612)363-6165. 10 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together Ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 Dave Swaab 612-709-1174. 11 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering trails from Golden Valley. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will be on the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There will be many choices to eat after the ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632. 11 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Buon Giorno. Depart from Buon Giorno Italia parking lot (651-905-1080) at 981 Sibley Memorial Hwy (Rt 13), Lilydale, just west of 35E. This is a social ride around the river with lunch after the ride at Bon Journo. Please call the leaders if you have weather related and/or cancellation concerns. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Dick Voss 612-735-2977. 11 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-70 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN, 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net, Richard Miller, 651-6147, Email:litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier (651)734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. (5/25 Joe Hays 612.987-6868 jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net) 11 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #2. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th Ave). We will ride to Minnehaha Falls via Ft. Snelling State Park and back around Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 11 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 11 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant. (1240 West Frontage Road, 55082). Riding the Acapulco in spring... now what could be more delightful than that? A flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. Also, in the intermediate (largest) group, we will actively practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 12 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25/35/53/63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community center 2100 White Bear Ave. about 1/2 mile south of Hwy 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county. There are four mileage options with a reststop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 12 WED 10:00 AM C 25 miles Lotsa Bridges. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" parkiing lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails - ride includes Boom and Nicollet Islands with an en-route lunch/rest stop someplace on Main Street. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 12 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Burway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340. 12 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 12 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot Adams St NE and Spring St NE (Mpls). We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining venue after ride. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815 Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 12 WED 6:00 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -FreeWheel on the Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Minneapolis. Midtown Express is formerly known as Wednesday night riders Group. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 12 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Aromatherapy. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Restrooms may not be available at the start location. 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-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 12 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 13 THU 8:30 AM B 37/57 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 37 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch, with a side trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. For the optional 57-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 13 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Minnesota County Road 96, St Paul 55126(at Lexington Av). This is a newly developed ride that passes many lakes and streams, mostly on relatively flat, good road surfaces.. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for those wanting to ride the shorter option. This loop ride passes thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, and Centerville. Although this is a mapless ride, an accurate and simple cue sheet will be provided. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the west:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot Park at the far end of lot in front of the Garden Center. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Jeff Ramberg 612-929-2705. 13 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Hopkins to Mpls. Lakes. Depart from Hopkins Depot Parking lot corner Hwy 169 & Excelsior Blvd. We'll ride on paved bike trails and circle the lakes in Mpls. Plan on a stop at the former Isle Deli now called KENWOOD CAFE for a fresh home made cinnamon roll, or bring your own snack. Joe Dupont H-952-934-2087, Cell 952-334-4257 email jdupont50-at-aol-dot-com. 13 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee, we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake, Lake Johanna and Bennett Lake. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 13 THU 11:00 AM A/B 25-40 mi. City Explorer (Mpls). Depart from parking lot by Lake Harriet bandshell 42nd St and S. Lake Harriet Pkwy 55409. Ride to Eden Prairie, Plymouth or St Paul with a rest stop. Katie Angle 763-208-3595. 13 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 30mi Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot just north of the Elk River Country Club off Sherburne County 1/Proctor. We'll start from the Woodland Trails parking lot. We will follow a variety routes with few stop lights or stop signs. Riding will be in rolling country side and on roads with wide shoulders with little traffic. We will pass around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. For those interested, we can meet at the Elk River Country Club Bar and Grill after the ride. In the event of poor weather call Les at 612-710-1003 or Arlen at 763-300-7232. Les Miner 763-441-5986 or cell 612-710-5986 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 or cell 763-300-7232. 13 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 13 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-31 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net. 13 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-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. 13 THU 6:00 PM B 18/31 mi. Side saddle (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. Predominately flat route through the Anoka Sand Plain. Glenn Okan email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net cell 612-618-1376. 13 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 13 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. May -- We Ride!. Depart from Silverwood Park (the newest Three Rivers Park), 2500 County Road E, St Anthony, MN 55421. Telephone: 763-694-7707. Mighty fine rides will go in all directions from ride start offering different scenery; a mix of urban and suburban routes; an occasional trail; and the possibility of an unusual reststop. Leaders will encourage a moderate-paced social ride that hangs together, although A/B riders are welcome. This is a good ride for new members. Usually we will have a map, but could be mapless if a route has to change. Ride start is a few blocks north of Cub Foods -- Walmart. Silverwood Park is on the Southwest corner of Silver Lake Road and County Road (CR) E and enter on CR E and park in the busy main pavillion parking lot. There is a coffee bar with goodies and restroom is available. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-q-dot-com and Dan Miller, Mpls1959-at-aol-dot-com. 13 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. For now, we will use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride, though we encourage a more relaxed pace on this one. If you've longed for an easier version of the Acapulco, this is your chance. Dinner at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 13 THU 6:15 PM B/C 15-20 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off of Sherburne County Road 1 near the Elk River Country Club. Depart from the Woodland Trails parking lot to the quiet country roads of Sherburne county. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs, or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. In the avent of bad weather the ride will be canceled. Barb Miner 763-441-5986, Day of ride cell 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. 14 FRI R 225 mi. Fleche - 24 hour Team Event. Depart from Starting location determined by team. All teams end at same location. Teams of 3-5 members complete a self designed route of at least 225 miles which must be covered in 24 hours. All teams will end at the same location where a special celebration is planned for all teams. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Check the RUSA web site for more details and rules. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com for more information and to preregister. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 14 FRI 9:00 AM B/C 36mi The 36: Early Edition. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis. Sign in with June Johnson by 9:00, then ride to the start of "The 36" at Brackett Park. Riders will exit this ride at Nokomis Community Center. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 14 FRI 9:30 AM B 27-35mi Dakota Rail Trail. Depart from St. Bonifacius trailhead (Hwy 7, just east of CR92). Ride from west to east on the smooth, flat Dakota Rail Trail (paved asphalt) as it winds by western Lake Minnetonka into Wayzata. Once in Wayzata we can either turn around or take the alternate route back on the Luce Line (crushed limestone) and paved county roads. Lunch options upon returning to St. Boni. Tim Bischke 612.298.0851 timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com 14 FRI 9:45 AM B/C 36mi The 36. Depart from Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S, Minneapolis. This ride will coordinate with The 36 Early Edition as a group ride to Hopkins, Wirth Park, the lakes, and return to Brackett. Not a full meal deal, but stops will be at Hopkins Depot, Isles Mkt & Deli. Bring a snack or make purchases enroute. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 14 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Excelsior to Carver County Park. Depart from Leave from Café 318 in Excelsior. Take Highway 7 to CR 19. Turn north onto CR 19 for .1 miles and turn right onto Water Street .2 miles to 318 Water Street and left into parking lot. We will bike from Excelsior to Carver County Park on crushed limestone trail and paved trails in Carver County Park. We will stop for lunch/rest stop at the Victoria House. Leader Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-Leaders Clareyse Nelson and Diana Kasper. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 14 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 14 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, gphagemann-at-mac-dot-com, 612-251-4400 cell. Jon Koser, 4/23, 952-210-1124 cell. 14 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/7; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/14; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/21; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/28. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 14 FRI 6:00 PM C 15-25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall 612-889-1361; Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747 15 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 15 SAT 7:30 AM B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747 and others. 15 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747 and others. 15 SAT 8:00 AM C 24/34 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: WHITE BEAR EXPRESS. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The route follows some trails and mostly bike-friendly roads directly to White Bear Lake for breakfast at Keys Cafe. The return follows the southern portion of the Pink Express route through the Lake Vadnis - Lake Owasso area which is a little hilly. Look it up in the TCBC Bike Atlas, 7th edition. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 34-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 15 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "BREAKFAST BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest 534 Selby Av St. Paul. A "MAPLESS" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30) Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. 15 SAT 9:15 AM C 22-32 mi. Gateway to Spring. Depart from Rear Parking lot of Burger King at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century Avenue. No better way to spend Saturday mornings than with your biking buddies tuning up your body & bike for a great summer of riding. We will ride the scenic Gateway Trail and through in some Washington County roads for good measure. After the ride, enjoy a snack at either BK or DQ. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 15 SAT 9:30 AM C 15 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from West side of the Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave N. and Douglas Dr in Champlin. For directions, see related article. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19) exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Every two weeks, we'll increase the ride distance from 15 to 20 to 25 miles. New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, a spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards at 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, and Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 15 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 60-70 mi; shorter option available WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 15 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). NOTE: No ride May 8 due to ALS ride or May 29 due to All Club Ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 15 SAT 10:00 AM B 30-50 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. Explore the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-cue up and down! Final mileage will depend on weather with at least one shorter option for those with less time to ride. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start. 15 SAT 10:00 AM B 48 with options of 59 & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 15 SAT 10:30 AM Cycling Day, REI Bloomington. Depart from Cycling Day is Saturday, May 15th from 11am-3pm at REI, Bloomington. (Groups arrive around 10:30am to get setup). We are looking for two additional volunteers to help staff a table and do bike helmet fittings. Great opportunity to represent TCBC and be part of a greater bicycling event. The goal of this event is to teach people about cycling and encourage them to get outside and ride a bike. REI is hoping to attract lots of people, especially very introductory level riders. Potentially people who are currently spending no time riding. This will be an open house style event with our community partner groups tabling throughout the store and a series of scheduled mini classes held in the REI Community Room space and possibly additional classes held out front. Joe Dupont, Event Day Coordinator, Dan Miller, volunteer{at}biketcbc{dot}org. 15 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 15 SAT 4:30 PM B/C 31.5 mi Riding on the Wild Side. Depart from 28625 143rd St. NW, Zimmerman - Hiway 169 North past Zimmerman to Co. Rd. 9, Left at top of exit to 2nd stop sign (Cty. Rd 1), left on #1 (.9 mi.) to 286-1/2 Ave., Left on 286-1/2 Ave. 1 block to "T". You are here!. Enjoy a flat ride through the Sherburne Wildlife Refuge with one break at the lovely town of Santiago. This B/C ride focuses on the social aspect of riding but you should know that you can ride 30+ miles without a great deal of difficulty. After the ride we can gather 3 blocks from the start/finish location at Ridgeway Resort right on the shores of Little Elk Lake. Ridgeway offers a decent menu and several beverage choices. Let's get together and review the great ride we just had. I hope to see you there! Brett Thunstrom Cell - 763-242-6103 Home - 763-389-0036 Email - Brett_Thunstrom-at-msn-dot-com 16 SUN 6:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipecode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Richard Miller 651-7776147 Cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-9876868. 16 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62/79/101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty rd D Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise, chose 1 of 3 mileage options. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-987-6868. 16 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 16 SUN 9:30 AM B 32 or 39 mi. Woodbury - Afton - Lake Elmo. Depart from Ojibway Park (2695 Ojibway Drive)in Woodbury. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Southeast on Lake Road to Courtly Road. Turn left (East) on Courtly, and right (South) on Ojibway Drive. If parking lot is full,use adjacent high school lot. Scenic, mostly rural route from Woodbury to Afton and Lake Elmo, with some big hills. Tom Melcher (651) 353-3372 trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net. 16 SUN 9:30 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Run. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy your springtime Sunday Mornings with your biking buddies and a cup of java. Differing routes each week. We traverse the trails and streets enjoying budding trees and blooming plants. Join us as we tune up for summer rides. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 16 SUN 10:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must give me advance notice so I can locate next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you finish. There is a petrol station as you enter WI. Ignore their laughter and pointing. They know. Scott Weinberg: scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 16 SUN 10:15 AM C 25 mi. Chanhassen Lakes and Marshes. Depart from Parking lot at 16376 Wagner Way,Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 turn north on Eden Prairie Rd (CR 4). Go one block, then right (east ) on Wagner Rd to parking lot in strip mall. We will bike primarily on blacktopped trails around Chanhassen lakes and marshes and have lunch/reststop in Chanhassen. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608 and Co-Leaders Clareyse Nelson and Diana Kasper. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 16 SUN 10:30 AM B 45 to 50 mi. Sunday Metro East Variety (Oakdale). Depart from LA Fitness in Oakdale Southeast Intersection off of Interstate 694 & HWY 5 Also next to Pinz Bowling Center. Park furthest east from LA Fit bldg. We will ride through Oakdale to Battle Creek Regional Park trail to Lower Afton Rd and take the Mississippi River Trail into downtown St. Paul. We will ride to the trail head of the Gateway and connect onto the Bruce Vento Trail through Maplewood and out to Lake Elmo with a loop around Lake Jane and back into Oakdale. Diane Ziemer - Cell Phone 612-247-4835 email: diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net. 16 SUN 12:30 PM C 23-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell SE corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have several ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 16 SUN 1:00 PM B/C 25 mi. Four Trails a Campus and a City. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. A (hopefully) beautiful Sunday bike ride through the U of M campus area while enjoying the Diagonal, Kenwood, Greenway and Downtown Bike trails. Be reminded why we are number one. The midway rest stop is still TBD. There are too many to choose from along this ride! Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com. 16 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 27-30 mi. Down the River and Back Up. Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com. 16 SUN 3:30 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on West side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd. D) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolfot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747, others. 16 SUN 6:00 PM Bike U Tire Repair Clinic. Mounds View. If your level of skill at fixing a flat tire is less than you’d like it to be, consider signing up for the TCBC Bike U Tire Repair Clinic scheduled for Sunday, May 16, from 6 to 8 PM. The first half of the clinic will be a presentation of the causes and prevention of flat tires followed by a demonstration of wheel removal and proper tire repair technique. The second half will be a hands-on session with participants working on their own wheels under the guidance of experienced TCBC volunteers. To sign up for this clinic, which has a limit of 20, send an email to Pete Hawkins at pmh706atgmaildotcom. You will receive a reply giving you the exact location in Mounds View where the clinic will be held. If you do not receive a reply, you can assume that the clinic is full. A notice will be placed on the TCBC homepage when all spots have been taken. Participants should bring a clean front bicycle wheel (no rear wheels or complete bicycles indoors, please), along with tire removal tools, a patch kit, a pump, and a flat tube. If it’s a nice evening and there is sufficient time, we may move outdoors and practice removing the rear wheels of participant’s bicycles if they have brought them. There is ample parking at the facility. I hope that many of you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to deal with one of bicycling’s inevitabilities. It will inflate your confidence. Pete Hawkins pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com. 17 MON 10:00 AM B/C 34 mi. A GOOD DAY'S RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The destination is the Good Day Cafe just east of the junction of Xenia and I-394. The route there will make use of the Bus/Bike Transitway, Stone Arch bridge, and the Cedar Lake trail. The return will come up Theodore Wirth Parkway, Memorial Parkway and St. Anthony Parkway. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 17 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Monday's "Medicine". Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Corner of Excelsior and Williston Rd). Come get a spoonful of Medicine as you enjoy a nice Monday Recovery Ride around Medicine Lake. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome! Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Michael McNutt (651) 208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net. 17 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual map or maybe a variation on the old route depending on how deep the pot holes are around Bald Eagle. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option provided and all routes lead to a coffee break in White Bear. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 5/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 5/17; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 5/24. 17 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace(16-17 mph avg). Note: Construction at the Plaza this year may necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 17 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 17 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. 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 & Loren Lovhaug Phone (Rick):cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 Email (Loren): ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 17 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. My Oh My Minneapolis. Depart from Brackett Park (2728 39th Ave S in Minneapolis - meet by big red rec bldg). A stay-together ride sampling the best scenery in Minneapolis. We will ride a combination of trails and roads. Laurie Holm and Robert Mann (612)363-6165. 17 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together Ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 Dave Swaab 612-709-1174. 18 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Medicine Lake. Depart from LaTuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55. From Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 west 1 mile to South Shore Drive, turn R unto the frontage rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of LaTuff's parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632. 18 TUE 10:00 AM C 24 mi. South Suburban Spin #2. Depart from Rainbow Foods parking lot, sw corner of Cedar and Rt 42 in Apple Valley. Ride the paved trails through suburbia and parks in Apple Valley, Farmington, Burnsville, and the Ipava Hill from Lakeville. Rest stop is limited, so please bring a snack. Subway after the ride. If you have weather related and/or cancellation concerns, please contact the ride leader. Nancy Welsh H 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217. 18 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 26/35 mi. GATEWAY SOCIAL B/C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, It's an all-paved very scenic straight trail.(just keep an eye out for my black forest green panzerwagon - VW van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at the "BK" or Panera's Brot und Kaffee Shop on White Bear Ave. Until we meet again, I remain your most humble and obedient servant. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller haus fon# 651-770-5065. 18 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-70 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN, 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net, Richard Miller, 651-6147, Email:litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier (651)734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. (5/25 Joe Hays 612.987-6868 jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net) 18 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 18 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th Ave). We will ride Park and Portland Avenue bikelanes, Minnehaha Parkway and back around Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 18 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant. (1240 West Frontage Road, 55082). Riding the Acapulco in spring... now what could be more delightful than that? A flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. Also, in the intermediate (largest) group, we will actively practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 19 WED 9:30 AM C 25 miles Going to St. Paul. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" parking lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails (Summit Ave, 35E Parkway, Crosby Lake Park & Hidden Falls) with an en-route lunch stop at Skinner's Pub & Eatery outdoor patio (weather permitting) on Randolph Ave in St. Paul June Johnson 612-869-1710. 19 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Burway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340. 19 WED 10:00 AM C 30 mi. Hopkins Depot to Minnehaha Creek to Lake Nokomis. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. We will bike on paved trails from Hopkins Depot to Minnehaha Creek to Lake Nokomis. We will stop for lunch/reststop at Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-Leaders Clareyse Nelson and Diana Kasper. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 19 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25/35/53/63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community center 2100 White Bear Ave. about 1/2 mile south of Hwy 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county. There are four mileage options with a reststop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 19 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 19 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot Adams St NE and Spring St NE (Mpls). We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining venue after ride. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815 Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 19 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 19 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mute miles Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. In honoring our fellow fallen cyclists on this "night of silence" we will point out rather than shout out the obstacles on the road. As always bring your sense of humor and adventure on the often themed, this time irreverent biking experience! David Gepner WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 19 WED 6:00 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -FreeWheel on the Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Minneapolis. Midtown Express is formerly known as Wednesday night riders Group. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 19 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchildada!. 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 on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 20 THU 8:30 AM B 37/57 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 37 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch, with a side trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. For the optional 57-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 20 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Hwy 96, St Paul 55126 at Lexington meet by the main sign: Shoreview Village Mall. A very pleasant ride passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth road surfaces with low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. Loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes Rice Creek area, and Centerville ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. The shortcut riders usually end at 12:30 and the long route riders at 12:45. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 20 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. The leader will stop to wolf down a pizza at Cossetta's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 20 THU 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Thursday's Ride to Hyland and beyond. Depart from Meet in parking lot at Cornelia Pool/Park in Edina located at intersection of Valley View Rd.& W. 66th St. Ride to Hyland Regional Park in Bloomington and around Bush Lake via roads and trails. We will encounter a few hills along the way as well as places to rest and refresh. Joan Davies - 952-944-2855 joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com. 20 THU 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi. A DIFFERENT CITY EXPLORER BIKE RIDE (Golden Valley). Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Google Map: 5725 Duluth Street, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Trails, rolling hills and quiet roads with a rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. 33 miles shortcut option available. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 20 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 20 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 30mi Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot just north of the Elk River Country Club off Sherburne County 1/Proctor. We'll start from the Woodland Trails parking lot. We will follow a variety routes with few stop lights or stop signs. Riding will be in rolling country side and on roads with wide shoulders with little traffic. We will pass around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. For those interested, we can meet at the Elk River Country Club Bar and Grill after the ride. In the event of poor weather call Les at 612-710-1003 or Arlen at 763-300-7232. Les Miner 763-441-5986 or cell 612-710-5986 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 or cell 763-300-7232. 20 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 20 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. RIDE FROM REI IN ROSEVILLE. Depart from REI, 1955 County Rd B2 W (Schneiderman's Plaza) Roseville, MN 55113. Ride past area lakes and parks of Roseville and the surrounding area on this gently rolling route. This ride starting at one of our sponsor locations, REI, and will also be promoted in the REI event calendar and email newsletter. Join us and help welcome non-members and potential new members to TCBC! Additional Parking available across the Street from REI. Lisa Austin (651-755-0680) laustin-at-visi-dot-com, Pete Hawkins, Mary Derks. 20 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-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. 20 THU 6:00 PM B 18/31 mi. Side saddle (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. Predominately flat route through the Anoka Sand Plain. Glenn Okan email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net cell 612-618-1376. 20 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 20 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. May -- We Ride!. Depart from Silverwood Park (the newest Three Rivers Park), 2500 County Road E, St Anthony, MN 55421. Telephone: 763-694-7707. Mighty fine rides will go in all directions from ride start offering different scenery; a mix of urban and suburban routes; an occasional trail; and the possibility of an unusual reststop. Leaders will encourage a moderate-paced social ride that hangs together, although A/B riders are welcome. This is a good ride for new members. Usually we will have a map, but could be mapless if a route has to change. Ride start is a few blocks north of Cub Foods -- Walmart. Silverwood Park is on the Southwest corner of Silver Lake Road and County Road (CR) E and enter on CR E and park in the busy main pavillion parking lot. There is a coffee bar with goodies and restroom is available. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-q-dot-com and Dan Miller, Mpls1959-at-aol-dot-com. 20 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. For now, we will use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride, though we encourage a more relaxed pace on this one. If you've longed for an easier version of the Acapulco, this is your chance. Dinner at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 21 FRI 9:30 AM C 25 miles Friday on the Bike featuring Trails & Lakes. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" parkiing lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to Como Lake with a lunch/rest stop at the Java Train. Bring a lunch or enjoy something from JT. June Johnson 612-869-1710. 21 FRI 10:00 AM B 30-50 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. Explore the northern suburbs on this relatively flat route that includes some winding trails through shady green spaces and a bridge with a curly-cue up and down! Final mileage will depend on weather with at least one shorter option for those with less time to ride. Bonnie Shoebottom 651.493.7248(h) or 651.755.0435(c) at ride start. 21 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 21 FRI 10:15 AM C 29 mi. Chaska Trails and Dikes Ride. Depart from Bokoo Bikes at 550 Lake Drive, Chanhassen. From Hwy 5 and Hwy 101 (Market Blvd), go one block south on Hwy 101 and Bokoo Bikes is on the left. We will be biking on blacktopped trails through Chanhassen. Then we will join the Chaska Dike Trails and stop for lunch/rest stop in Chaska. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-Leader Diana Kasper. Cell at Ride (952) 412-5654. 21 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 33 mi. TK'S COFFEE RIDE (Minneapolis). Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Rest stop at TK's Coffee. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 21 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, gphagemann-at-mac-dot-com, 612-251-4400 cell. Jon Koser, 4/23, 952-210-1124 cell. 21 FRI 6:00 PM C 15-25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall 612-889-1361; Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747 21 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/7; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/14; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/21; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/28. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 21 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Southern Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 1296 Town Centre Dr. Eagan, MN 55123 Map: http://tinyurl-dot-com/2waalhc. Go south on Friday as we explore Eagan, Rosemount and Apple Valley. Hugh Gitlin 651-470-1694. 22 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 22 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phonenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747 and others. 22 SAT 7:30 AM B 30-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747 and others. 22 SAT 8:00 AM B/C 25-35 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off of Sherburne County Road 1 near the Elk River Country Club. Depart from the Woodland Trails parking lot to the quiet country roads of Sherburne, Wright, or Anoka county. Low traffic, mostly wide shoulders with few stop signs, or traffic lights. Start your Saturday with a ride on flat to rolling terrain makes for a pleasurable ride. In the avent of bad weather the ride will be canceled. Barb Miner 763-441-5986, Day of ride cell 612-710-1830, Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471. 22 SAT 8:00 AM C 25/35 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: PARKWAYS TO EMILY'S. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride from Roseville to Emily's just south of the Memorial Parkway in Minneapolis. The route will include St. Anthony Parkway, Memorial Parkway, Theodore Wirth Parkway, and the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. An optional loop from the starting point around lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine completes the 35-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 22 SAT 8:00 AM B 54 mi. The 2010 JELLOMAN. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just north of 37th Ave./Co Rd D. in St. Anthony Village. Park out in lot by the Walmart sign near the Freedom Station. In its 30th year, this ride was originally founded upon the proposition that IRONMAN might be too tough. Participate in the ceremonial EATING OF THE JELLO. Learn the history of the ride. Sing THE SONG OF THE JELLOMEN. Ride up the Myrtle Street Hill. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 22 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 50 to 60 mi. Elk River Saturday Morning Ride. Depart from Elk River Woodland Trails parking lot off of Sherburne County Road 1 near the Elk River Country Club. We'll start from the Woodland Trails parking lot. We will follow a variety routes with few stop lights or stop signs. Riding will be in rolling country side and on roads with wide shoulders with little traffic Sherburne, Isanti, and Anoka counties. In the event of poor weather call Les at 612-710-1003 or Arlen at 763-300-7232. Les Miner 763-441-5986 or cell 612-710-1003 and Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 or cell 763-300-7232. 22 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 45 mi. Morning Glory's Bakery. Depart from Holiday Station/Subway Store 965 Sibley Memorial Hwy Saint Paul, MN 55118-3601 (Sibley Hwy & 35E). Ride rolling hills through WSP, SSP River Trail, IGH, Eagan to get fresh treats at Morning Glory's Bakery (http://www.morningglorybakerycafe-dot-com/). Do not park in Holiday lot. Parking is available in adjacent lot on south side of Holiday Station/Store. Steve Scholl; srs428-at-msn-dot-com; cell:651-341-0597;home:651-699-1203. 22 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "BREAKFAST BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest 534 Selby Av St. Paul. A "MAPLESS" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30) Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361. 22 SAT 9:15 AM C 22-32 mi. Gateway to Spring. Depart from Rear Parking lot of Burger King at the corner of Highway 120/36/Century Avenue. No better way to spend Saturday mornings than with your biking buddies tuning up your body & bike for a great summer of riding. We will ride the scenic Gateway Trail and through in some Washington County roads for good measure. After the ride, enjoy a snack at either BK or DQ. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 22 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from West side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave N. and Douglas Dr in Champlin. For directions, see related May article. A friendly set of 6 Saturday morning rides (May 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19) exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. We’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 20 to 25 miles while having fun! New riders encouraged, all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, a spare tube, and questions. Optional lunch afterwards at 5-8 Grill. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 22 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). NOTE: No ride May 8 due to ALS ride or May 29 due to All Club Ride. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Evie Walters 763-221-3809, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 22 SAT 10:00 AM B 48 with options of 59 & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. Roger Fickbohm cell 612-669-4772. 22 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30, 36, 58, 63 and 71 mi. options on Saturday Cruisin' the Coulees- Spring. Depart from Nelson, WI on Saturday, Alma, WI. on Sunday. Experience the splendor of the "Coulee Country" in southwest Wisconsin in the spring! Spectacular views on country roads seemingly made for cycling. We'll ride the same great routes as last year. And as always, plan on food and fun after Saturday's ride. See the "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for complete details. (coming soon) Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676 and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360. 22 SAT 10:15 AM A/B 56 mi. Anniversary Ride. Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345. Come help us celebrate 6 years of Wedded Bliss and 15 years of Tandem Surprises. This year finds us better than ever celebrating the birth of a new TANDEM. Join us for our annual anniversary ride to Watertown. Always a favorite route for many. (Please note new start location) Tony Abelson (612) 201-5545 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 22 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 23 SUN 6:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipecode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Richard Miller 651-7776147 Cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-9876868. 23 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62/79/101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty rd D Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise, chose 1 of 3 mileage options. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-987-6868. 23 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 23 SUN 7:00 AM 12, 30, 60, 80 or 100 mi. Sierra Century Bike Tour. Depart from Beaver Creek Reserve, located 3.5 miles north of Fall Creek on County Hwy. K, east of Eau Claire. NON-TCBC RIDE. Bike through county forests, Amish farms and other great scenery. Registration includes food stops, support vehicles and lunch. Registration $17/$22 after 5-15-10. T-Shirts additional $10 if preordered. Please see web site for more information on directions and parking. (100 mile riders are expected to start by 8 a.m.) TCBC SPONSOR. Contact djrunner124-at-hotmail-dot-com / 715-726-1446 or http://wisconsin.sierraclub-dot-org/chippewa 23 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 104 mi. North Metro Century the NMC. Depart from Anoka High School parking lot, sign in starts at 8:00 AM. A Century ride starting from Anoka High School parking lot at 8:30 AM Sunday May 23. Similar route as the Elk River Century held April 18. The route covers 4 counties, Anoka, Sherburne, Mille Lacs, and Isanti. There will be 5 rest stops along the route with snacks and restrooms. First stop at the Elk River Country Club. Second at Santiago restaurant and gas station. Lunch will be at Princeton where the local Coborns grocery store has a large deli with a big variety of prepared sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Fourth at a large gas station in Bradford on MN 47. The last stop at the park in downtown St Francis with many choices for snacks and restrooms. There will be limited SAG support by cell phone. If anyone wants to remove extra clothing layers, the SAG will take them and return them at the end of the ride. The SAG will also be at the rest stops with extra water for those that need it along with tools for repairs if needed. For those with a GPS, the route can be found on MapMyRide-dot-com under the name "NMC - North Metro Century". A shorter route is also setup the skips the rest stop at Santiago and goes direct to Princeton from Elk River. Its name on MapMyRde-dot-com is "NMC - Short Route". The route length is 82 miles. Maps with route cues will be provided for both routes. Les Miner cell 612-710-1003, home 763-441-5986, email les_miner-at-yahoo-dot-com Arlen Sherber cell 763-300-7232, home 763-441-5471. 23 SUN 9:30 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Run. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy your springtime Sunday Mornings with your biking buddies and a cup of java. Differing routes each week. We traverse the trails and streets enjoying budding trees and blooming plants. Join us as we tune up for summer rides. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 23 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 34 or 45 mi. Washington County Whirl. Depart from Ojibway Park, Woodbury. From I 494 go SE on Lake Rd to Courtly Rd. Left (east) on Courtly to Ojibway Park Drive. Right into Ojibway Park. If parking lot is full, use adjacent high school lot. A scenic rural route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop in Afton. This route offers winding, wooded roads, wide vistas, and beautiful views of the St Croix River, with some big hills. Tom Melcher (651) 353-3372. 23 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 42, 65 and 77 mi. options on Sunday Cruisin' the Coulees- Spring. Depart from Nelson, WI on Saturday, Alma, WI. on Sunday. Experience the splendor of the "Coulee Country" in southwest Wisconsin in the spring! Spectacular views on country roads seemingly made for cycling. We'll ride the same great routes as last year. And as always, plan on food and fun after Saturday's ride. See the "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for complete details. (coming soon) Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676 and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360. 23 SUN 10:00 AM C 28 mi. Fish Lake to Elm Creek Preserve. From Hwy 494 take the Bass Lake Road exit, # 26. Turn left on Bass Lake Road (CR 10) for 1.4 miles and turn right into Fish Lake Regional Park. Drive .5 miles to parking lot by the pavilion. We will bike from Fish Lake Park on Three Rivers Park Paved Trails to Elm Creek Park Reserve with a lunch/rest stop at Culvers in Maple Grove. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-Leader Diana Kasper. Cell at ride (952-412-5654. 23 SUN 11:45 AM Blessing of the Bikes. Depart from St. Luke's Episcopal Church 4557 Colfax Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419. Brief, light-hearted Blessing of the Bikes by St. Luke's rector. All are welcome. Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 23 SUN 12:00 PM C 10 mi. Heaven on Wheels. Depart from Saint Luke's Episcopal Church 4557 Colfax Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419, South Minneapolis. A family-friendly no-drop ride, following the Blessing of the Bicycles. We'll take a rest break in the middle, at a park. Avis Thomas (612) 961-2421. 23 SUN 12:30 PM C 23-27 mi. MGC Sunday Ride.. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling (The bike shop's new location: 13950 Grove Dr. Maple Grove, MN, 55311 by the Taco Bell SE corner of Weaver Lake and I-94). Come early to fill your water bottles, pump tires, or take a peek at the new store! Routes may vary week to week & may be mapless. Rolling terrain on Maple Grove trails & roads & through Elm Creek Park. Rest stop midway and snacks at the Cub Deli after. We'll have several ride leaders throughout the summer. Phil Lawson 612-554-1340; Steve Scott 763-560-5646; and Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 23 SUN 1:00 PM B 48-52 mi. Garden to Garden. Depart from Large grassy area next to the turtle fountain across from the Peace Garden on Roseway Rd, a block east of Lake Harriet. Parking is diverse and Lake Harriet Blvd is a one way going North where you can and bike to the ride start. .75/hr pay lot at site. This is our last opportunity to ride with Stan and Barb and to wish them a great move. Please come early and tour the garden and stay late and go with us to Pizza Lucci at 3200 Lyndale Ave S. We will be biking out to Nuerennberg Gradens in Minnetonka on quiet roads and trails, one being limestone but fine for road bikes -- your choice of bike. We'll have a stop with food about 12 miles into the ride. Stan Mickelson at 1-727-269-8116 and Mary Miller at 763-789-7560. 23 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 25 mi. Four city trails. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. Same as my "Four Trails" ride last Sunday with a couple of improvements. Enjoy "Miniamsterdam" which is the Greenway/Lake St area on a Sunday afternoon. We will ride four of our great inner-city bike trails that help make the Twin Cities the top bicycling area that it is. The rest stop is at the Dunn Bros on Lake St--right across from Sunrise Cyclery. The bike trails are: the Downtown, Greenway, Cedar Lake and Diagonal trails. Paul Wiltse; 651-283-6857; powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com. 23 SUN 3:30 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on West side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd. D) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolfot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747, others. 24 MON 9:45 AM C 23 mi. Hopkins to Cake Eaters' Bakery Minneapolis. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse parking lot located at Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. Cruise to Cake Eaters' Bakery via Hutchinson Spur and Greenway. Our snack/rest stop destination is the Cake Eaters' Bakery which has a variety of freshly baked cupcakes and muffins. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 24 MON 10:00 AM B/C 38 mi. HOPKINS HAPPY TRAILS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Roseville to Lund's just west of Hopkins for brunch. The route will use many of the mostly-level trails we love to ride: Inter-Campus Transitway, LRT, Greenway, SW LRT (3/4 mile crushed limestone), North Cedar Lake (Hutchinson Spur), Cedar Lake, Kenwood, and the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 24 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. Monday's "Medicine". Depart from Tonka Cycle and Ski 14731 Excelsior Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Corner of Excelsior and Williston Rd). Come get a spoonful of Medicine as you enjoy a nice Monday Recovery Ride around Medicine Lake. Self Sufficient B Riders Welcome! Tony Abelson (952) 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com Michael McNutt (651) 208-3185 bikermichael-at-comcast-dot-net. 24 MON 10:30 AM A/B 28-35 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual map or maybe a variation on the old route depending on how deep the pot holes are around Bald Eagle. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option provided and all routes lead to a coffee break in White Bear. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, 5/10; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639, 5/17; Kate Kovar 763-234-5180, 5/24. 24 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. Spring Brake (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Leaders will support an A/B level pace(16-17 mph avg). Note: Construction at the Plaza this year may necessitate moving the normal meet location from time to time. If no on-site spot is available, we will meet on the road along the southern border of the property. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen; 651-552-9131. 24 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 24 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. 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 & Loren Lovhaug Phone (Rick):cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 Email (Loren): ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 24 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. Great Buns South St. Paul Route. Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co. 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Come early to sample the breads and cookies at Great Harvest. This ride is a climbing ride along trails to Inver Grove Hts. and South St. Paul, but it also has a nice downhill and views of the river as we cycle streets on our way back to St. Paul. If weather is a concern, please call ride leader(s) before coming to the ride to see if the ride has been cancelled. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217 and Paul Huntington. 24 MON 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. MELLOW MONDAY. Depart from Upper Lot of Long Lake Regional Park Main Pavilion in New Brighton. Route varies weekly and it maybe Map or Mapless join us for a casual mellow ride around northern suburbs. This is a stay together Ride. Weather will dictate the miles. Mike Daniels 651-690-0190 Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 Dave Swaab 612-709-1174. 24 MON 6:30 PM C 12-15 mi. New Member Ride. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot, southeast corner of Logan Street and 50th Street (southwest Minneapolis. Enter lot from Logan Street south of 50th Street. This is a ride for new Club members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides and would also like to meet other new members. There will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding pointers. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you. Garry Glubka 651-303-2207, Paul Frenz 612-423-1487. 25 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering trails from Golden Valley. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We ill be on the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There will be many choices to eat after the ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632. 25 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Be Dam'd n Back. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel 612-588-3653. 25 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-70 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN, 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 612-670-5902, Email:jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net, Richard Miller, 651-6147, Email:litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-36 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Note that there may not be a rest stop on the shorter options throughout month. Ride length dependent upon sunset time. Shortened options available. Jim Dohogne, 763-862-1411; dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. A classic TCBC ride! Come enjoy the hills of St. Paul! This venerable ride continues on its familiar route. We'll hit all the hills we can find in St. Paul. Believe it or not, there are a few out there. This is a ride for all levels. The group, while often large, will split into three groups, so you'll always find someone to ride with. Tom Lenzmeier (651)734-5340 tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com. (5/25 Joe Hays 612.987-6868 jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net) 25 TUE 6:00 PM B 20+ mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN (763) 420-8878 From I-494/694, take I-94 west and exit at Weaver Lake Road. Shop is visible from exit ramp. We'll continue to be loopy up here, but only on Tuesdays! Expect a variety of routes over the course of the spring and summer. Established routes include a loop down to Medicine Lake, a loop to Hamel, and a Coon Rapids Dam ride. And more to come. Join us when you can! Greg & Joe. Joe McCusker 612-201-0480 and/or Greg Anderson 763-509-0602. 25 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 20 mi. Upper Gateway after Work. Depart from Gateway Trail parking lot; Hadley Ave and 55th St N, North Saint Paul. Directions: Head East on Hwy 36; Before you get to 694 turn right at the light (Hadley Ave N) and then take the first left onto 55th St N. A left at this light goes to the Fleet Farm. A short evening ride out to Pine Point and back on the beautiful Gateway Trail. Let your legs work out some of that stress from your job, your day or whatever. Although not really necessary, a map will be provided because, well, I like to make maps. Paul Wiltse: 651-283-6857; powiltse-at-gmail-dot-com. 25 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #4. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School 7020 12th Avenue So Richfield, MN (70th & 12th Ave). We will ride around Lake Hiawatha to the east River Road and back through South Minneapolis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 25 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant. (1240 West Frontage Road, 55082). Riding the Acapulco in spring... now what could be more delightful than that? A flat beginning and end, with the lovely hills of Afton in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. Also, in the intermediate (largest) group, we will actively practice the finer points of group riding, focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Fortunately, we have many experienced cyclists on the Acapulco Ride who are very good at this. And best of all, they enjoy sharing their time and knowledge with others who are looking to learn or improve these skills. The main goal of course is to make group riding fun... and we do!!! Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 26 WED 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Mt. Olivet Out and Back. Depart from Mt Olivet Church, SW parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave, Minneapolis. We'll bike Lakes Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar Lake, and Lake of the Isles with a twist to Kenwood Parkway. Bring a snack for the one stop at the Hopkins Depot. Nancy Welsh H 952-456-9260 C 612-414-5217. 26 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 114th and Hwy 169 Champlin, MN Behind the BP station. Various routes thru Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. 90 percent of the ride is usually on bike paths and 10 percent on the quiet streets of the above townships. Lunch options after the ride, and mid-ride break are standard features. Great fellowship and noone left behind are Premium extras. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Burway Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340. 26 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25/35/53/63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community center 2100 White Bear Ave. about 1/2 mile south of Hwy 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington county. There are four mileage options with a reststop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self sufficent B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 26 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 26 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot Adams St NE and Spring St NE (Mpls). We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining venue after ride. (Mapless). Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815 Mary Miller 763-789-7560. 26 WED 6:00 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge - Group Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -FreeWheel on the Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Minneapolis. Midtown Express is formerly known as Wednesday night riders Group. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 26 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. Aromatherapy. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Restrooms may not be available at the start location. 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-dot-com, 651-335-6505). 26 WED 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. 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 WentBiking-at-Comcast-dot-net 612-861-1703. 26 WED 6:00 PM B 27-32 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 27 THU 8:30 AM B 37/57 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail south to Red Wing, and continue on the new Hay Creek trail. It's 37 miles to the end of the Hay Creek trail and back to Welch, with a side trip to Red Wing’s Levee Park. For the optional 57-mile route, we'll tack on a 20-mile round trip to Cannon Falls and back. Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 27 THU 9:30 AM B/C 26-36 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview, Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 Hwy 96, St Paul 55126 at Lexington meet by the main sign: Shoreview Village Mall. A very pleasant ride passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth road surfaces with low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Frequently, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. Loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes Rice Creek area, and Centerville ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. Faster riders welcome. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610 follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. The shortcut riders usually end at 12:30 and the long route riders at 12:45. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com (c) 763-398-9710 Irene Erickson jieric-at-comcast-dot-net (c)651-261-1977. 27 THU 10:00 AM C 23 mi. Hopkins to Lakes Calhoun and Harriet. Depart from The Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. We will bike on paved trails from Hopkins Depot to Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with a lunch/rest stop at the Tin Fish. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-leaders Clareyse Nelson and Diana Kasper. Cell at ride 952-412-5654. 27 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia 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 and Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 27 THU 4:45 PM A/B 30-42 mi. Ride Before Races. Depart from The parking lot near the Velodrome at the National Sports Center-1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN. Leave work a little early to join us for a ride and then watch the Thursday night track races at the Velodrome: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (free admission)! Route will vary but will be designed to get us back to see plenty of racing. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! For more information about the Track cycling races at the Velodrome consult: http://www.nscsports-dot-org/sports/cycling/. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 27 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25 to 30mi Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot just north of the Elk River Country Club off Sherburne County 1/Proctor. We'll start from the Woodland Trails parking lot. We will follow a variety routes with few stop lights or stop signs. Riding will be in rolling country side and on roads with wide shoulders with little traffic. We will pass around Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. For those interested, we can meet at the Elk River Country Club Bar and Grill after the ride. In the event of poor weather call Les at 612-710-1003 or Arlen at 763-300-7232. Les Miner 763-441-5986 or cell 612-710-5986 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 or cell 763-300-7232. 27 THU 6:00 PM A/B 32-46 mi. Urban Therapy. Depart from Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd East - Meet at SW corner of parking lot. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then left at top of hill to SW corner of parking lot. Join us on this moderately hilly route down to Rosemount. We'll start out at the Airport Hilton and then wind our way south before turning north. Lots of scenery to enjoy on this ride! We used to run this ride on Mondays, but now it has new day. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com (651) 734-5340 27 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-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. 27 THU 6:00 PM B 18/31 mi. Side saddle (Coon Rapids). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids. Predominately flat route through the Anoka Sand Plain. Glenn Okan email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net cell 612-618-1376. 27 THU 6:00 PM B 18-28 mi. Two Skylines. Depart from The Coffee Grounds at 1579 Hamline Ave. in Falcon Heights. That's just north of Hoyt on Hamline. Don't park in The Coffee Grounds lot but on nearby streets or in the Como Lutheran Church lot at the SW corner of Hamline & Hoyt. An urban ride featuring views of St. Paul & Minneapolis downtown skylines. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & a map. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 27 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. May -- We Ride!. Depart from Silverwood Park (the newest Three Rivers Park), 2500 County Road E, St Anthony, MN 55421. Telephone: 763-694-7707. Mighty fine rides will go in all directions from ride start offering different scenery; a mix of urban and suburban routes; an occasional trail; and the possibility of an unusual reststop. Leaders will encourage a moderate-paced social ride that hangs together, although A/B riders are welcome. This is a good ride for new members. Usually we will have a map, but could be mapless if a route has to change. Ride start is a few blocks north of Cub Foods -- Walmart. Silverwood Park is on the Southwest corner of Silver Lake Road and County Road (CR) E and enter on CR E and park in the busy main pavilion parking lot. There is a coffee bar with goodies and restroom is available. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-q-dot-com and Dan Miller, Mpls1959-at-aol-dot-com. 28 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week. 28 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Chaska Dikes and Shakopee Trail Ride. Depart from Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee. Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-leaders Diana Kasper and Clareyse Nelson. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. 28 FRI 3:30 PM A/B 40 or so Just Plain Friday. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Head west towards Maple Plain on a rolling road ride thru the western suburbs. Some new routes and some old familiar. Depending on who shows up, the pace can get a little quick, but all self-sufficient riders welcome! Short cuts available. Its a fair weather ride during April, call if in doubt. George Hagemann, gphagemann-at-mac-dot-com, 612-251-4400 cell. Jon Koser, 4/23, 952-210-1124 cell. 28 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Dr. (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr.(Traffic Light). Coming from west on Hwy 96 turn left at Village Center Dr. (TL). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on several years running. Various flat scenic routes including such locales as Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Rd., Vadnais Blvd. and the Lake Vadnais St Paul Water Utility. Optional dinner afterward at Panino's. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/7; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/14; Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/21; Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/28. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 28 FRI 6:00 PM C 15-25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. For those who want to stay a bit longer at the rest stop, please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall 612-889-1361; Paul Huntington 651-343-7447; Ed Hassler 612-990-9861; Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747 29 SAT 8:15 AM A/B about 15 each way Ride 2 Ride From S. Mpls - Group-. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Save on Gas and Get a few extra miles by Riding to the All Club Memorial Day ride. Do one of the 3 available routes, hang out for the picnic and treats, and return back to Minneapolis. Group will not regroup for the return trip. A map will be available for the return trip. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-24-9058. 29 SAT 9:30 AM 29, 48, 63 mi. ALL-CLUB RIDE. Depart from The Snail Lake Picnic Pavilion on Snail Lake Blvd. in Shoreview. From 694 go north on Victoria and east on Snail Lake Blvd. TCBC’s summer kickoff. This memorial ride offers three distances for all levels of riders. Ride briefing starts at 9:30, but it's best to come at least a half hour early due to expected large crowd (over 140 in nice weather). Picnic pavilion has bathrooms and water and is reserved for TCBC; riders welcome to picnic after the ride. See article about ride in the May issue of TCBC News. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917, news-at-biketcbc-dot-org, and Pete Hawkins, 763- 786-3792, pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com. 30 SUN 6:00 AM A 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipecode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Get a great start with the sunrise. Bring a cycling friend or you can ride alone enjoying the solitude. Richard Miller 651-7776147 Cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-9876868. 30 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62/79/101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty rd D Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail. Starting with the quiet solitude of the sunrise, chose 1 of 3 mileage options. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462, Joe Hays 612-987-6868. 30 SUN 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 30 SUN 7:00 AM 35/50/75/100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Leinenkugel's Chippewa Valley Century Ride. Depart from the lower pavilion of Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI. Participants can register and immediately start ride. This ride starts and finishes at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI. Participants can register from 7:00 to 10:00 am and immediately start ride. TCBC leader John Hoffmann will be present at registration pavilion for mileage and briefing particulars until 9:00 am. Passes are $25 before May 21/$30 after May 21. Fee includes rest stops with food and water, sag wagon, brat feed. The course is all blacktop.: Registration 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Fees are $25 before May 21, $30 after. Ride departs from Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls and travels on paved roads through Chippewa County, through farmlands and County forest, along the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers. Full service ride with sag wagons, rest stops with water, snacks and rest rooms available. Entry fee includes a brat feed with brats, soda and Leinenkugel's beer at the end. Website: www.chippewavalleyride.us for entry forms and more information. Directions to Irvine Park: From Twin cities take I-94 to Chippewa Falls exit 52-Hwy 29 east, 20 miles to Chippewa Falls. Take exit 79, (Business Hwy 29) 4 miles into Chippewa Falls. Follow Hwy 124 N to Irvine park on left (Leinenkugel's is on your right). John Hoffmann 715-834-7897 (home) cell at ride 715-379-1074. 30 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 27mi. Be Dam'd n Back. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel & Jim Pittenger, 612-588-3653. 30 SUN 9:30 AM C 22-25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Run. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy your springtime Sunday Mornings with your biking buddies and a cup of java. Differing routes each week. We traverse the trails and streets enjoying budding trees and blooming plants. Join us as we tune up for summer rides. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 30 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO (Golden Valley). Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping on the SW corner of Hwy 100 & Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Google Map: 5725 Duluth Street, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Rolling hills and quiet roads. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. If weather is questionable, see the message board or call ride leader. 33 Short option available. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 30 SUN 3:30 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on West side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave. (Co Rd. D) in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route. Some hills. Several options for supper at rides end. Bob Brown, MnFolfot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747, others. 31 MON 7:00 AM A 60-80+ mi. Dunn Early - Mapless Group - S.Mpls. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Time Change for May!!! We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Hastings, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 31 MON 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott from MN, then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must provide advance notice so I can locate next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you finish. There is a petrol station as you enter WI. Ignore their pointing and laughter as the hot flush of shame washes over you. They know. Scott Weinberg: scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 31 MON 9:30 AM A/B 49 mi. Twin Cities Trails & Parkways. Depart from Indian Mounds Park, St Paul - Mounds Boulevard & Earl St. You've got the day off from work so why not go for a ride? This mostly flat ride follows bike trails and parkways through Saint Paul and Minneapolis, offering scenic views of the Mississippi River, several lakes, and the skylines of the Twin Cities. We'll stop for lunch at the Birchwood Cafe. Leaders will ride at a B pace; self-sufficient B riders most welcome. Tom Melcher, trmelcher1 at comcast dot net, 651-353-3372; Judy Kallestad, kalle001-at-umn-dot-edu, 651-731-3875. 31 MON 9:30 AM A/B 44/50 mi. Gail Elliott Memorial (Forest Lake). 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 the other at a B pace. Many repeat participants say that this scenic ride is well worth the drive. Please consider car-pooling via the TCBC message board. Pete Hawkins pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com 763-786-3792. 31 MON 10:00 AM B 47 mi. Garden to Garden. Depart from Large grassy area near the turtle fountain across from the Peace Garden on Roseway Rd, a block east of Lake Harriet. Parking is diverse and Lake Harriet Blvd is a one way going North, so park where you can and bike to the ride start. This is a beautiful route on quiet roads and trails out to the Nuerennberg Gardens in Long Lake. One trail is limestone, but it's quite nice even right after the rain and fine for road bikes. We'll have a stop with food about 12 miles into the route and only water and restroom out at the garden. It's quite shady for the most part and pleasant even on a hot day. It's Memorial Day so we'll take it easy and enjoy one another. Come early to tour the Peace Garden and we will decide whether to take in "It's Greek to Me" or "Pizza Luce" after the ride -- both are terrific. Thank Stan for the route! Mary Miller at 763-789-7560 or BeeBiking908 at the letter Q dot com. 31 MON 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Buon Giorno & Lilydale. Depart from Buon Giorno Italia parking lot, 981 Sibley Memorial Hwy (Rt 13), Lilydale, just west of 35E. This is a social ride around the river with lunch after the ride at Buon Giorno. Please call the leaders if you have weather related and/or cancellation concerns. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 and Dick Voss 612-735-2977. 31 MON 10:30 AM C 25 mi. Red Cedar Memorial Day Creamery Brunch Ride. Depart from Menomonie, Wi, Red Cedar trailhead lot. Go South on Hwy 25, then West on Hwy 29, following signs to trailhead. We will bike the packed limestone Red Cedar trail and on the return, stop for brunch at the Creamery. Small daily trail fee is required or you can purchase the annual fee. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 John Hoffman 715-834-7897 Cell at ride 612-759-1762. 31 MON 6:00 PM B 27 - 34 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). A pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka Jon Koser 952-210-1124, Dick Hartmann 952-545-6151. 31 MON 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. PENN-cil Me In - After Work!. Depart from PENN Cycle in Blaine – 10611 Baltimore St NE, directly behind Gander Mountain and Super Target located on Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE. 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 & Loren Lovhaug Phone (Rick):cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248 Email (Loren): ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. |