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May 20111 SUN 17, 30, 68, or 100 mi. 45th ANNUAL MINNESOTA IRONMAN RIDE. Depart from Lakeville, MN North High School, 19600 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. Non-TCBC, but TCBC mileage credit given. See March newsletter for info on registering and volunteering or http://ironmanbikeride-dot-org/. 1 SUN 9:00 AM A 55/75/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center on 35, one half mile south of Prescott main street. Ironman too crowded? Too easy? See if you have the Tiger Blood to tame this hilly, heinous journey. Check cancel board early Sunday if weather is bad. Scott Weinberg scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 1 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Not doing the Ironman, join us for a ride with quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 2 MON 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. RIVERS' RETURN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route goes to St. Paul via Como Avenue and crosses the river on the Wabasha Bridge. It returns up the rivers by the Lilydale Road and Big Rivers Trail, over the Mendota Bridge to Fort Snelling and on to Minnehaha Park for a rest stop. From there it continues on up the river to the Stone Arch Bridge and finally back to Roseville on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 2 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Marina Lim marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com (651) 808-5473. 2 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 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 2 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. 2 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. 2 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Easy Rider (New Brighton). Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E West, New Brighton, MN 55421-3430 (763) 694-7707 Bathrooms and Coffee available at start. Are your winter legs still feeling a bit tight from that weekend ride? Well loosen them up by joining us for some group riding at a civilized pace. Different routes go in all directions. May or may not have a map. Stars on helmets not required thought learning the words to "Don't bogart that XXXXX my friend" may be appropriate. Those that need a workout can bring their low riders. Possible regrouping for a pint at Barley Johns after the ride. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com and Dan Miller, mplsbikerdan-at-gmail-dot-com. 2 MON 6:30 PM SOCIAL GATHERING AT PANERA'S BROT UND KAFFEEGESCHAFT. 2515 White Bear Lake Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109. If your really interested in our great state trails, please do join us at Panera's Once again ladies and gentlemen, It's your Hostess with the Mostest - " I remain your most humble and obedient servant" Danke schon. Augie aka "the Gus Meister" Muller...haus fon 651-770-5065. 3 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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. 3 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN., 55109. Please park in the south end of the 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419; Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462, Email; litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 3 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Golden Valley. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There are many choices to eat after the ride. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 3 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-24 mi. Lakes and Rivers Roundabout. Depart from Parking lot above the Minnehaha Falls pavilion. Park free on the street or pay to park in the parking lot. This will be a social with a rest break in the middle. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Dave Murphy 952-894-4623. 3 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #1. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride the West River Road and then west on the Greenway and back via Portland Avenue at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 3 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, cell 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 3 TUE 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. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 3 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN 55311. Depart from the new Maple Grove Cycling Store just off I-94. We typically ride south through Maple Grove into Plymouth, then loop back west and north through Hamel and Corcoran. We're kicking it up a notch to an A/B ride this year! Greg Anderson gagreg-at-pclink-dot-com. 3 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 3 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 763-274-8301. 3 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 3 TUE 7:00 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Common Roots, 2558 Lyndale Ave S. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 WED 9:30 AM B/C 22-24 mi. Owatonna: In The Wind. Depart from JC Park -631 East Rice Lake Street, Owatonna. From I35 south to(exit 40), east on Hwy 14&218 to north on Steele County 48 for 2 miles to JC Park on right. Each Wednesday, we will ride paved trails and city streets and county roads in Owatonna and surrounding area. On the route are several wind generators owned by local farmers. Lunch after ride optional. Co-Leader open. Lawerence Flater (507) 455-2765 Lawrence Flater (507)455-2765. 4 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 miles Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center - 2100 White Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington County. There are four mileage options with a rest stop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 4 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 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. 4 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary & Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 4 WED 10:00 AM C 30 mi. Cow Campus. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails with an en-route lunch stop at Black Bear Cafe located in the Lake Como Pavilion. There will be flowers to smell and cows to see as we ride thru the "farm" campus. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell -at- ride start 612-845-5656. 4 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. Come to discover how Northeast Mpls is the center of lots of options to ride!! (Mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 4 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group - Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel- On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 4 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 5 THU 8:30 AM B 40/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride the Cannon River Valley trail west to Cannon Falls, then east to Red Wing and back to Welch (with an option to add the 6-mile Hay Creek trail and back for 12 additional miles). Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 5 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. 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. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 5 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 5 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -Freewheel- on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 5 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 5 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 6 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri MMX1 Metric. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419. Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, dpfuhlmb at gmail-dot-com Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, raintreems at aol-dot-com 6 FRI 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. Lotsa Bridges with a Twist. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to Boom & Nicollet Islands with a light refreshment stop - bring snacks and water.Any trail flooding might alter the route. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 6 FRI 1:00 PM C 20-25 mi. Trempealeau Trails Ride (Mapless). Depart from Great River trailhead on Wi 35 in Trempealeau, WI (East side of town). This will be a slow paced ride with lots of stopping to view birds and scenery. We will ride on crushed limestone trails, paved back roads, and hardpack gravel as we tour the surrounding area. Dinner at the notable Trempealeau Hotel afterward. Lodging alternatives: Pleasant Knoll Inn 608-534-6615, The Inn on the River 608-534-7784, Trempealeau Hotel 608-534-6898. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 (cell at ride 612-759-1762) Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448-1608. 6 FRI 5:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. Relax from the week and get ready for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406. Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786 (cell coverage is spotty in Vermillion). 6 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. GTF (Gears & Tears on Friday). Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 6 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/20; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/27. Mark Gregory, 651-442-0639. 7 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless Now 7a. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 7 SAT 7:00 AM 30/60 mi. Bike MS 2011 Allianz Twin Cities Ride. Depart from Aldrich Arena, Maplewood. NON-TCBC RIDE - Ride along the Gateway Trail that starts and ends at Aldrich Arena. Registration fee is $20 (fee goes up after 3/31) 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 - Contact Bike MS Team Email: specialevents-at-mssociety-dot-org For more information, call: 612-335-7971 or 800-582-5296. 7 SAT 7:00 AM R 125/190 mi. 200k/300k Brevet - Rochester. Depart from North end of Walmart parking lot on 55st, just west off US-52 in Rochester. Riders have the choice of either a 200k or 300k route. The 200k ride is a pleasant tour through Stewartville, Chatfield, Wykoff and return to Rochester. The 300k continues on to Rushford and Harmony before returning to Rochester. Riders must be TCBC Members. This is a RUSA/ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com for questions or more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 7 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, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 7 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: NORTH BY NORTH OAKS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. An optional loop from the starting point around Lake Como completes the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 7 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 105 mi. North Metro Century NMC. Depart from Anoka Senior High School 3939 Seventh Ave N Anoka, MN 55303. This route has few stop lights or stop signs. Many of the roads have a wide shoulders excellant for group rides. Low traffic throughout. The route goes through open and wooded areas. Enjoyable countryside landscapes with streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. We'll start from Anoka High School parking lot at 8:30 AM. First rolling hills to Elk River. We will go through the Sherbourne National Wildlife Refuge. North to the small town of Santiago. East to Princeton and stop for lunch. On to Bradford on Minnesota 47. South to St Francis around Lake Francis. The return to Anoka High School. There will be limited SAG and support at the rest stops. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 6712-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 7 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. 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. 7 SAT 9:30 AM C 15 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, 6210 109th Ave. N, Champlin, MN 55316, west side of parking lot. We will be exploring the mostly-flat North Hennepin Trail Corridor between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more-rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Over 6 Saturday morning rides (May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 20 to 25 miles while having fun! (On Saturday May 28 when this ride doesn’t meet, our All-Club Memorial Day Ride will include a C-level route.) Come to one ride, several, or all. Optional lunch at next-door 5-8 Grill. See May Newsletter article for detailed driving directions. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Neil Millam 763-862-3780, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 7 SAT 10:00 AM C 15-20 mi. Trempealeau Trails Day 2 (Mapless). Depart from Trempeauleau Hotel in Trempeauleau, WI.From Winona, take hwy 35, 18 mi SE to Trempaeuleau. 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 birds and spring wildflowers!! Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 cell at ride 612-759-1762 Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448-1608. 7 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 7 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 37/42/51 mi. Gateway Loop - North (Oakdale). Depart from Gateway Cycle, 6028 Hwy 36 Blvd No, Oakdale, MN 55128. Try out a new route that covers the full length of the Gateway Trail, but in two halves. We'll ride the western half of the Gateway first, starting from Gateway Cycle heading towards St. Paul to trail's end at Cayuga Street. Then we'll go west to Como Lake, followed by north on Victoria and Centerville Road to Bald Eagle Lake. The 51 mile route then goes east to Pine Point Park where we'll pick up the eastern half of the Gateway trail near Stillwater, and head back to Gateway Cycle. The two shorter routes short circuit the main route and pick up the Gateway trail in Mahtomedi. Rest stop is Caribou Coffee on Centerville Rd at County Rd 96. Park in the Gateway Cycle lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at Gateway Cycle, or across Hwy 36 at Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 7 SAT 1:30 PM B 32 mi. South Washington County. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. If lot is full, park in adjacent high school lot. Scenic and historic. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 8 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 Sun Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant – New Brighton (zip code 55112) – 2 blocks west of I-35 on County Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride. This ride is in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 8 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage has increased up to 80 miles on a good day. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Road bikes are encouraged as we ride as a group at an "A" pace. Bring good group riding skills and excellent attitude. Generally only one rest stop along the route. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 8 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65mi Rolling on the Westside. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 8 SUN 9:00 AM A 55/75/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center on 35, one half-mile south of Prescott main street. Need to atone for your sins? See if you have the Tiger Blood to tame this grim & heinous outing. Rated A not for speed but for texture. 125 riders should notify me so I can locate next of kin. And remember: not all miles are created equal. Scott Weinberg scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 8 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate pace past LOTSA lakes. RIDE LEADER WILL MAINTAIN "B" PACE ON THE 42 MILE COURSE so new riders can learn the route. The other mileage options are available to A/B riders or self sufficient B riders. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 8 SUN 10:00 AM C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Meander (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Start the Sunday Morning biking season on one of the prettiest trails in the metro area, The Midtown Greenway. The route varies each week but is within the mileage range listed. Each week we make our way to the Hopkins Depot for a Coffee break before heading back to the metro area. Enjoy springtime on Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell:715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 8 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC SUNDAY mapless. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878 Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 8 SUN 1:00 PM B 35-40 mi. Czech Trek. Depart from Lagoon Park, Park Drive, Waterfall parking lot in downtown Jordan. We'll preview one of the routes of the "Jordan Valley Bike Tour". The ride features moderate hills, flat straight runs, lakes, farms and small towns. Rest stops in Heidelberg &/or New Prague. There are some route options towards the end. 9 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. 9 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 9 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. More trails lead to the Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury for a break. The return passes through the 3M plant complex and then on to Minnehaha Ave., Johnson Pkwy. and Wheelock Pkwy. past Lake Phalen. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 9 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Marina Lim marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com (651) 808-5473. 9 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 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 9 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. 9 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. 9 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! Mileage will vary with daylight and weather factors. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 9 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Easy Rider (New Brighton). Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E West, New Brighton, MN 55421-3430 (763) 694-7707 Bathrooms and Coffee available at start. Are your winter legs still feeling a bit tight from that weekend ride? Well loosen them up by joining us for some group riding at a civilized pace. Different routes go in all directions. May or may not have a map. Stars on helmets not required thought learning the words to "Don't bogart that XXXXX my friend" may be appropriate. Those that need a workout can bring their low riders. Possible regrouping for a pint at Barley Johns after the ride. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com and Dan Miller, mplsbikerdan-at-gmail-dot-com. 10 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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. 10 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN., 55109. Please park in the south end of the 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419; Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462, Email; litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 10 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Golden Valley. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. There are many choices to eat after the ride. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 10 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 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. 10 TUE 10:00 AM C 21-23 mi. Four Lakes Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway (East of Lake Nokomis Community Center). This will be a leisurely spring ride along the trails of Minnehaha Creek and Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun & Lake of the Isles. We will stop for lunch/snacks in route. Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009, Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623, Cell at Ride (612) 801-3566. 10 TUE 2:00 PM B/C 25-30 mi. Trails, Tunnels, Roads, Roundabouts & A Couple Hills. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 1825 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55128 651-259-4600. We'll explore Woodbury's vast network of trails, low-traffic roads, several tunnels and climb some of the never-ending supply of Washington County hills. Route goes through Colby Lake, Powers Lake, Bailey's Arbor, Stonemill Farms and Dancing Waters. Rest stop at Eagle View. Leader will ride mostly up front at about a 12mph average because of a few easy-to-miss trail connections. Self-sufficient C riders welcome. Possibility of food after ride at several restaurants in mall by Erik's. Carol Fitzgerald, caroljfitz-at-aol-dot-com, 651-730-5094 (H), 612-381-6711 (Cell). 10 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #2. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride to Minnehaha Falls via Ft. Snelling State Park and back arund Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 10 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 10 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 763-274-8301. 10 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, cell 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 10 TUE 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. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 10 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 11 WED 9:30 AM B/C 22-24 mi. Owatonna: In The Wind. Depart from JC Park -631 East Rice Lake Street, Owatonna. From I35 south to(exit 40), east on Hwy 14&218 to north on Steele County 48 for 2 miles to JC Park on right. Each Wednesday, we will ride paved trails and city streets and county roads in Owatonna and surrounding area. On the route are several wind generators owned by local farmers. Lunch after ride optional. Co-Leader open. Lawerence Flater (507) 455-2765 Lawrence Flater (507)455-2765. 11 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary & Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 11 WED 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. Not so Early Sunrise. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell (concession stand area )43rd Street & E. Harriet Pkwy, Mpls (free parking on street). We will be riding city streets and trails to include the Greenway, West River Blvd, Victory Memorial Pkwy, Theo Wirth Pkwy with a side trip to North Mississippi Region Park. There will be an en-route snack rest stop - bring snacks and water. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 11 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 miles Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center - 2100 White Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington County. There are four mileage options with a rest stop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 11 WED 10:00 AM B/C 32mi 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 11 WED 5:30 PM A/B 25 mi. WEDNESDAY EVENING BIKE RIDE. Depart from Lynnhurst Park at 50th Street & Minnehaha Parkway, south of Lake Harriet. Relax after a long day at work with this flat, easy bike ride. Optional rest stop at the Angry Catfish Bike & Coffee Shop. Call if unsure about the weather. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St NE and Spring St NE in Mpls. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining option after the ride. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 11 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 11 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group - Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel- On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 11 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). 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!!! Gordon Fink (gordon.fink-at-gmail-dot-com). 12 THU 8:30 AM B 40/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride the Cannon River Valley trail west to Cannon Falls, then east to Red Wing and back to Welch (with an option to add the 6-mile Hay Creek trail and back for 12 additional miles). Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 12 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. 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. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 12 THU 10:00 AM B 31 mi. FREEWHEEL AROUND MEDICINE LAKE. Depart from Freewheel Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway Bike Trail, 2834-10th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 http://freewheelbike-dot-com/page.cfm?pageID=341. We'll bike west on the Midtown Greenway bike trail, up the west side of Cedar Lake to Theodore Wirth Park, west on the Luce Line Regional Trail, around Medicine Lake, back to Theodore Wirth Parkway on Glenwood Ave., then back to Freewheel on the trails we came out on. This ride, except for about three miles on Glenwood Ave., is virtually entirely on paved bike trails. Freewheel Bike Center is a TCBC sponsor. Best parking: Midtown Global Market ramp at 10th Av. S. & Lake St. Three hours' free parking w/ validation from Market. From parking ramp, bike north on 10th Av. S., across bridge & right down to trail. Freewheel is on right (west). Although Freewheel Midtown Bike Center can't validate your parking ramp ticket, they offer, in addition to bikes and bike accessories, sandwiches, pastries and other goodies for sale. They also have separate shower facilities for men and women for $3.00. If you're interested, bring your own soap and towel. Most on-street parking in the immediate area have time limitations. Free parking at Powderhorn Park. Doug & Linda Peterson, dlpeter18-at-aol-dot-com, Doug: 612-849-1415; Linda: 612-849-1416. 12 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 12 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 12 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -Freewheel- on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 12 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 12 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 12 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 13 FRI 9:30 AM C 36 mi. The 36 - not the original. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to Hopkins, Greenway, Cedar Lake Trail, Theo Wirth Pkwy, and the "lakes". There will be a couple of rest stops - bring snacks and water. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 13 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri MMX1 Metric. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419. Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, dpfuhlmb at gmail-dot-com Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, raintreems at aol-dot-com 13 FRI 2:30 PM A/B 32 mi. TK's COFFEE RIDE. Depart from the picnic area, just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Rest Stop at TK's Coffee Shop. Park on the street or pay to park in the lot. Call if unsure about the weather or check the ride cancel board. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 13 FRI 5:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. Relax from the week and get ready for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406. Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786 (cell coverage is spotty in Vermillion). 13 FRI 6:00 PM B/C 28mi Happy Trails. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center parking lot, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, Andover, MN North on Hansen Blvd, right on Bunker Lake Blvd, right on County Rd D (sign for Stables and Activity Center). Ride the Happy Trails from Bunker Hills Park to Coon Rapids Dam. Enjoy sights and sounds of Spring! Bring snack and water. Join us for this fun mapless adventure on trails! Kathy Mulier,kmulier-at-comcast-dot-net and Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595 13 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/20; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/27. Mark Gregory, 651-442-0639. 13 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. GTF (Gears & Tears on Friday). Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 14 SAT 50K, 100K, 150K, 200K Arcadia's Brute Challenge Ride. Depart from Memorial Park, Arcadia, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE - Part of Wisconsin's Triple Crown: Routes that will ascend 100 feet for every mile. Touring over western Wisconsin's endless network of paved back roads, the routes will lead cyclists up scenic valleys to ridge lines with spectacular views. Characterised by long climbs and descents, this challenge is staged in a region where Wisconsin's' Driftless meets the Mississippi. Full rest stops, SAG support & mechanic. See www.wisconsintriplecrown-dot-com for more details & registration info. Register early and save! TCBC SPONSOR - Spree Touring at www.spreetouring-dot-com. 14 SAT 6:00 AM R 125/190/250 mi. 200k/300k/400k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn parking lot, NE corner of Cedar Ave and CR-42 in Apple Valley. Riders have the choice of 200k, 300k or 400k brevet routes. The 200k route will cruise through Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Zumbrota and Randolph. The 300k brevet will go on to Plainview, the 400k to Stockton before returning to Apple Valley. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org to pre-register. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-comfor questions or more details. There will be experienced randonneurs on the 200k route to help new riders. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 14 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless Now 7a. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 14 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, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 14 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 50-60 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails parking lot in Elk River just north of the Elk River Golf Course. We will ride over low traffic roads with few stop lights or stop signs. Our routes cover Elk River, Big Lake, Zimmerman, Otsego, Dayton, and others. The routes have possible rest stops with rest room facilities. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 14 SAT 8:00 AM B 30-40 mi. Elk River Morning Buster. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Rd NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn north on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Start your Saturday with a ride on quiet country roads, low traffic and few stop signs or traffic lights. Flat to rolling terrain. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471 C 612-247-1441 Shari Cowles 763-567-3598. 14 SAT 8:00 AM C 19/29 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: KEYS TO THE CAPITOL. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Keys Cafe, 500 N. Robert in St. Paul just south of the Capitol. You don't really need more than one of their manhole-cover-sized pancakes. An optional loop from the starting point around lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine completes the 29-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 14 SAT 9:30 AM C 15 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from Holiday Gas Station, 6210 109th Ave. N, Champlin, MN 55316, west side of parking lot. We will be exploring the mostly-flat North Hennepin Trail Corridor between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more-rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Over 6 Saturday morning rides (May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 20 to 25 miles while having fun! (On Saturday May 28 when this ride doesn’t meet, our All-Club Memorial Day Ride will include a C-level route.) Come to one ride, several, or all. Optional lunch at next-door 5-8 Grill. See May Newsletter article for detailed driving directions. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Neil Millam 763-862-3780, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 14 SAT 9:30 AM B 55 - with 67 & 81 options Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, 927 East Lake Street in Wayzata. We will meet in the SE corner. Facilities are available. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the new and scenic Dakota Rail extension, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 14 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 14 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 28-74 Sat, 42-82 Sun. Cruisin' the Coulees- Spring. Depart from We'll depart from Durand, WI Saturday and from Alma, WI Sunday. Please join us for a spring tour of the marvelous Coulee Country in southwest Wisconsin. Beautiful winding roads ideally suited for cycling grace this "driftless" region and we are fortunate to have them in our own backyard. We'll depart from Durand, WI Saturday and from Alma, WI Sunday. Overnight accommodations on Saturday are at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Durand. Call 715-672-5055 and mention that you're with the Twin Cities Bicycling Club group. This will get you a discounted rate of about $95 including taxes. That is $15 off the normal rate. A nice buffet breakfast is included in the deal as well! Be sure to book your reservation ASAP as lodging in this area is scarce and rooms will likely go fast. See the Overnight Trips page on the TCBC website for complete details. Also, be sure to check the Message Board periodically for "breaking news" about this event. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676 and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360. 14 SAT 10:00 AM C 26-29 mi. Springtime on the Gateway (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 Whitebear Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Start the biking season on one of the prettiest urban trails in the metro area. The entire trail is paved, shaded and normally has little wind. For those that want to stretch their legs, there is a 3 mile extra loop on Washington County 61 and 55 highway, otherwise it is an out and back from the community center to Pine Point Park. Happy Trails! Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell:715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 14 SAT 10:30 AM C 12-15mi New Member Ride (Southeast Minneapolis). Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot, 4801 South Minnehaha Park Drive, Minneapolis. This lot is just east of the roundabout off of Godfrey Parkway. You can park on nearby streets or in the lot if you pay or have a Minneapolis Parks parking permit. This is a ride for new Club members or potential members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides. This ride will also give you the opportunity to meet other new members. Before the ride there will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you. Paul Frenz 612-423-1487 Garry Glubka 651-303-2207 Joe Dupont 952-334-4257 14 SAT 10:30 AM B 30-35 mi. MN River Valley Ride. Depart from Dred Scott parking lot in Bloomington, Old Shakopee Rd & Bloomington Ferry Bridge Rd, west of Burger King. We'll head south into the Minnesota River Valley, cross the river (near where the old ferry bridge was), then proceed west into Shakopee. From there we ride close to the river into Chaska, where we'll traverse the dike loop, then return to Bloomington. Rest stop in either Shakopee or Chaska. Route is on trails & wide road shoulders with a few moderate hills. If the river is still flooding or trails damaged the ride will be canceled. Cell at ride: 612.298.0851. Tim Bischke, 952.492.2088 timbee205-at-gmail-dot-com. 14 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi or 35-50 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! Or ride early and ride again! Routes vary. Typically at least two route options will be offered. Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. 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 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 Sun Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant – New Brighton (zip code 55112) – 2 blocks west of I-35 on County Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride. This ride is in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 15 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage has increased up to 80 miles on a good day. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Road bikes are encouraged as we ride as a group at an "A" pace. Bring good group riding skills and excellent attitude. Generally only one rest stop along the route. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 15 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 65mi Rolling on the Westside. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Eric Feld,eric.feld40-at-gmail-dot-com,cell 612-743-4097. 15 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 28-74 Sat, 42-82 Sun. Cruisin' the Coulees- Spring. Depart from We'll depart from Durand, WI Saturday and from Alma, WI Sunday. Please join us for a spring tour of the marvelous Coulee Country in southwest Wisconsin. Beautiful winding roads ideally suited for cycling grace this "driftless" region and we are fortunate to have them in our own backyard. We'll depart from Durand, WI Saturday and from Alma, WI Sunday. Overnight accommodations on Saturday are at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Durand. Call 715-672-5055 and mention that you're with the Twin Cities Bicycling Club group. This will get you a discounted rate of about $95 including taxes. That is $15 off the normal rate. A nice buffet breakfast is included in the deal as well! Be sure to book your reservation ASAP as lodging in this area is scarce and rooms will likely go fast. See the Overnight Trips page on the TCBC website for complete details. Also, be sure to check the Message Board periodically for "breaking news" about this event. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676 and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360. 15 SUN 10:00 AM B 26 mi. Snails and Trails. Depart from Como Lake pavilion parking lot. Meet by the Gates Ajar (white gates ajar top of hill). Leave from Como Lake and head north up Victoria passing Snail Lake and thru trails of Sucker lake and St. Paul Water Works heading over to Lake Phalen to Wheelock Blvd and back to Como. Elevan lakes on this route B/C welcome Jean Bentley 651-269-0509 bentleystpl-at-aol-dot-com. 15 SUN 10:00 AM C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Meander (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Start the Sunday Morning biking season on one of the prettiest trails in the metro area, The Midtown Greenway. The route varies each week but is within the mileage range listed. Each week we make our way to the Hopkins Depot for a Coffee break before heading back to the metro area. Enjoy springtime on Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell:715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 15 SUN 10:30 AM A/B 48 mi. Metro East Variety Ride-Oakdale. Depart from LA Fitness 7360 33rd Street North Oakdale, MN 55128 Located at the southeast intersection of I694 North & Hwy 5. The schedule was lacking a ride on the metro east side of town. Join me for a scenic ride that will take us through Oakdale, St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Lake Elmo on both trails and roads. We will ride through Battle Creek Regional Park, the Mississippi River Trail into downtown St. Paul, various segments of the Gateway, Trout Brook and Bruce Vento trails. Rest rooms available at LA Fitness. Email diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net Phone 612-247-4835. 15 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC SUNDAY mapless. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878 Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 15 SUN 1:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Bike Riding 101 Freewheel Midtown. Depart from Freewheel Midtown Bike Center, 2834 - 10th Ave S, ride to the bike center on the Greenway, park in the ramp across the Greenway or on the street. We'll meet for a little initial instruction in group riding, enjoy a trek around town utilizing our new skills, have some coffee and get to know one another, and then back to Freewheel for the on-the-road repair class. Mary C Miller, BeeBiking908-at-q-dot-com. 15 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 27 mi. Roseville East. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This suburban ride heads straight east from Roseville in a loop touching the communities of Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Shoreview and Little Canada. We will ride mostly on bike trails or low traffic roads. The rest stop will be at Caribou Coffee at Centerville Rd and Hwy 96. The Leaders will ride a 12 mph average and not slower. Maps and cue sheets will be provided so those wishing to ride faster or slower than the 12 mph B/C pace may do so on their own. To view an interactive map of the ride go to: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/32026282 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 15 SUN 1:45 PM C 20 mi. Stone Arch Bridge Broadway Pizza Ride. Depart from Webster School Parking lot at Adams St NE and Spring St in Minneapolis. This will be a leisurely social ride by the river (Mississippi) and stop at Broadway Pizza after. If you can't make it to the ride, join us for Pizza!! Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448-1608. 15 SUN 4:00 PM Bike U Maintenance at Freewheel Midtown. Freewheel Midtown Bike Center, 2810 - 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Parking Across the Greenway in the Global Market, on the street or ride to the Bike Shop. Notice the new member ride prior to the session starting at 1:00 pm. Your emergency on-the-road needs will be addressed. See TCBC website for more info and registration. Mary C. Miller Bike U Coordinator. 15 SUN 4:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. This late afternoon weekend ride is designed for for aspiring A/B riders. While I can't guarantee that everyone will ride together, a concerted effort will be made to insure that nobody rides alone. If you are a strong, self-sufficient B rider and have been unsure about doing an A/B ride, why not give this one a try? Of course A and A/B types are welcome to join in the fun! Loren Lovhaug, ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 16 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 16 MON 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. THE BRIDGES OF RICE CREEK. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route crosses Rice Creek 8 times (count'em). We will ride up 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. 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 and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 16 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Marina Lim marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com (651) 808-5473. 16 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 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 16 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. 16 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. 16 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! Mileage will vary with daylight and weather factors. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 16 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Easy Rider (New Brighton). Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E West, New Brighton, MN 55421-3430 (763) 694-7707 Bathrooms and Coffee available at start. Are your winter legs still feeling a bit tight from that weekend ride? Well loosen them up by joining us for some group riding at a civilized pace. Different routes go in all directions. May or may not have a map. Stars on helmets not required thought learning the words to "Don't bogart that XXXXX my friend" may be appropriate. Those that need a workout can bring their low riders. Possible regrouping for a pint at Barley Johns after the ride. Mary Miller, BeeBiking908-at-Q-dot-com and Dan Miller, mplsbikerdan-at-gmail-dot-com. 17 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN., 55109. Please park in the south end of the 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419; Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462, Email; litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 17 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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. 17 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Half a Grand. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of north Minneapolis' parkways on this half of the Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 17 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Maple Grove Meandering Trails. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove. From Hwy 494 take CR 10(Bass Lake Rd) west 1 mile to park entrance on right. Drive to the parking lot closest to the Pavillon. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek. Pack lots of water and snacks. There will be some hills. Lunch option after ride. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 17 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Lakes and Rivers Roundabout. Depart from Parking lot above the Minnehaha Falls pavilion. This will be a social ride with a short lunch stop en route. Park free on the streets or pay tom park in the lot. Dave Murphy 952-894-4623, Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009. 17 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-24 mi. Lakes and Rivers Roundabout. Depart from Parking lot above the Minnehaha Falls pavilion(Pay Lot). Also, can park on surrounding streets. This will be a social ride along the streams and lakes of Minneapolis with a lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Dave Murphy 952-894-4623. 17 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #3. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride Park and Portland Avenues bike lanes, Minnehaha Parkway and back around Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 17 TUE 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. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 17 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 763-274-8301. 17 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Elk River Countryside. Depart from Woodland Trails Park parking lot, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW. From US 10 in Elk River turn north on Proctor, go 3 miles to the park. Flat to rolling countryside terrain makes for a pleasurable ride after a day of work. Low traffic with few traffic lights or stop signs. Joanne Scherber 763-441-5471 C 612-249-1441 Shari Cowles 763-567-3598. 17 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, cell 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Elk River Ramble. Depart from Woodland Trails Park, parking lot from US 10 in Elk River turn right at County 1, go north about 2 miles. Parking lot entrance is just north of thelk River golf course. We will ride through open land and wooded areas around Elk River, Big Lake and Zimmerman on low traffic roads. Les Miner 763-441-5986 cell 612-710-1003 Arlen Scherber 763-441-5471 cell 763-300-7232. 17 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN. Depart from the new Maple Grove Cycling Store just off I-94. We typically ride south through Maple Grove into Plymouth, then loop back west and north through Hamel and Corcoran. We're kicking it up a notch to an A/B ride this year! Greg Anderson gagreg-at-pclink-dot-com 763-509-0602. 17 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 18 WED 9:30 AM B/C 22-24 mi. Owatonna: In The Wind. Depart from JC Park -631 East Rice Lake Street, Owatonna. From I35 south to(exit 40), east on Hwy 14&218 to north on Steele County 48 for 2 miles to JC Park on right. Each Wednesday, we will ride paved trails and city streets and county roads in Owatonna and surrounding area. On the route are several wind generators owned by local farmers. Lunch after ride optional. Co-Leader open. Lawerence Flater (507) 455-2765 Lawrence Flater (507)455-2765. 18 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33mi LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 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 and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 18 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 miles Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center - 2100 White Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington County. There are four mileage options with a rest stop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 18 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 18 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary & Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 18 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Nokomis Out & Back. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "overflow" parking lot - 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to St. Paul along Summit Ave in St. Paul and featuring great views from the Big Rivers Regional Trail. There will be a en-route stop at Grumpy's in St. Paul (waffles anyone). Harriet Island and Lilydale flooding will alter the route. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 18 WED 11:00 AM A/B 32 mi. DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE RIDE (Minneapolis). Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop at the Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster school parking lot, Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 18 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Restrooms may not be available at the ride start. Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Gordon Fink (gordon.fink-at-gmail-dot-com). 18 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group - Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel- On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 18 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 18 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 19 THU 8:30 AM B 40/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride the Cannon River Valley trail west to Cannon Falls, then east to Red Wing and back to Welch (with an option to add the 6-mile Hay Creek trail and back for 12 additional miles). Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 19 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. 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. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 THU 10:00 AM B 31 mi. FREEWHEEL AROUND MEDICINE LAKE. Depart from Freewheel Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway Bike Trail, 2834-10th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 http://freewheelbike-dot-com/page.cfm?pageID=341. We'll bike west on the Midtown Greenway bike trail, up the west side of Cedar Lake to Theodore Wirth Park, west on the Luce Line Regional Trail, around Medicine Lake, back to Theodore Wirth Parkway on Glenwood Ave., then back to Freewheel on the trails we came out on. This ride, except for about three miles on Glenwood Ave., is virtually entirely on paved bike trails. Freewheel Bike Center is a TCBC sponsor. Best parking: Midtown Global Market ramp at 10th Av. S. & Lake St. Three hours' free parking w/ validation from Market. From parking ramp, bike north on 10th Av. S., across bridge & right down to trail. Freewheel is on right (west). Although Freewheel Midtown Bike Center can't validate your parking ramp ticket, they offer, in addition to bikes and bike accessories, sandwiches, pastries and other goodies for sale. They also have separate shower facilities for men and women for $3.00. If you're interested, bring your own soap and towel. Most on-street parking in the immediate area have time limitations. Free parking at Powderhorn Park. Doug & Linda Peterson, dlpeter18-at-aol-dot-com, Doug: 612-849-1415; Linda: 612-849-1416. 19 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 19 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Thursday's Ride/Looking for Sunshine!. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot (s.w. corner) at 50th & Knox,Mpls. Leisurely ride, using bike paths to Medicine Lake via Mpls. lakes and Golden Valley Luce Line connector at Theo. Wirth Park out to Plymouth. Bring water and snacks for rest stops. See you there or be square! Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, cell 1 hr. before ride: 952-818-4774. 19 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 19 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -Freewheel- on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 19 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 19 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 20 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri MMX1 Metric. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419. Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, dpfuhlmb at gmail-dot-com Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, raintreems at aol-dot-com 20 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. 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, Shepherd Road) with an en-route lunch stop at Skinner's Pub & Eatery outdoor patio (weather permitting) on Randolph Ave in St. Paul. There will be a stop to visit the war memorials. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 20 FRI 5:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. . Relax from the week and get ready for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406. Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786 (cell coverage is spotty in Vermillion). 20 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. GTF (Gears & Tears on Friday). Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 20 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/20; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/27. Mark Gregory, 651-442-0639. 20 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier and others. 21 SAT 6:00 AM 125/190/250mi OUTREACH RIDE: 200k/300k/400k Brevet - Randonneur, Waterloo, Ia. Depart from The Days Inn, 1809 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo, Iowa. See Iowa-Randonneurs website for more details. Cedar Valley Randonneurs ride, starting in Waterloo, passing through Oelwein and Volga for the 200k, on to MacGregor then back to Waterloo for the 300k route. The 400k route will go through Oelwein, Monona and DeSoto, Wi, before returning to Waterloo. Contact Robert Fry at cvbrevet-at-mchsi-dot-com, website www.iowa-randonneurs-dot-org for registration details. Contact TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to confirm Outreach ride status. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 21 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless Now 7a. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 21 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, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 21 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. 21 SAT 8:30 AM OUTREACH RIDE: Central Lakes Bike Tour. Depart from Adams Park, Fergus Falls, MN. Ride from Fergus Falls as far - or as short - as you and your group want to! Ride support provided all the way to Evansville and stops leading up to it (Dalton, Ashby). The ride begins in Adams Park in Fergus Falls (The park with the big Otter). Registration is at 8 a.m. and all riders must depart by 9 a.m. If you want to ride all the way to Osakis and have a ride back to Fergus Falls, pre-registration is required to ensure a spot on the ride back. Otherwise, pre-registration is not required. For more information visit centrallakestrail-dot-com/trail-events.html or www.visitfergusfalls-dot-com and click on Calendar of Events; go to May 21. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 21 SAT 9:00 AM 14/34/52 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: ALS BIKE TREK MINNESOTA. Depart from Big Marine Park Reserve 17495 Manning Trail N. Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047. This ride is an approved TCBC Outreach Ride. Registration and event information is posted at http://alsmn.als-dot-net/EventInformation.aspx/ On-line registration prior to May 21 suggested. Day of event official ALS Ride registration and TCBC ride credit registration both will be open from 8:00am until 10:30am at the Big Marine Park Reserve. TCBC members will get TCBC mileage credit if they show their ALS ride registration wrist band, sign in for mileage credit and attend a TCBC ride leader briefing. (See the TCBC "Outreach Ride Policy" at http://www.biketcbc-dot-org/docs/index.html under the heading "Policies.") The briefing sessions and the TCBC sign in will be in addition to the ALS ride sign in. Two TCBC briefing sessions will be held; the first one at 8:45 AM and another one at 9:45 AM. Because this is an "Outreach Ride," TCBC insurance does not cover this ride. Doug & Linda Peterson Doug: 612-849-1415 Linda: 612-849-1416 email: dlpeter-at-aol-dot-com. 21 SAT 9:30 AM C 20 mi. Ease Into Biking Series. Depart from Holiday gas station, 6210 109th Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316. We will be exploring the mostly-flat North Hennepin Trail Corridor between the Coon Rapids Dam and the more-rolling Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Over 6 Saturday morning rides (May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18), we’ll gradually increase our distance from 15 to 20 to 25 miles while having fun! (On Saturday May 28 when this ride doesn’t meet, our All-Club Memorial Day Ride will include a C-level route.) Come to one ride, several, or all. Optional lunch at next-door 5-8 Grill. See the related May Newsletter article for detailed driving directions. Carolyn Caswell 763-315-3687 ceCaswell-at-hotmail-dot-com, Craig Larson 763-424-4223, Neil Millam 763-862-3780, Deb Matchinsky 612-374-2158. 21 SAT 9:30 AM B 55 - with 67 & 81 options Cruisin the Crow - 2011. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, 927 East Lake Street in Wayzata. We will meet in the SE corner. Facilities are available. Less hills and more trails for 2011... 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, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through 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. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the new and scenic Dakota Rail extension, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at St Boni's Bistro or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772. 21 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 mi. 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. 21 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 54 mi. Anniversary Ride. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. The years just keep getting better! There is one thing we know for sure.. the older we get the MORE we like biking with our friends!! Join us for a spring favorite - a ride out to Watertown. Come out and help us celebrate 7 years of blissful marital biking together! Tony Abelson 952 949-3996 tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 21 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 after ride brunch at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400 and others. 21 SAT 10:00 AM C 26-35 mi. Springtime on the Gateway (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 Whitebear Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Start the biking season on one of the prettiest urban trails in the metro area. The entire trail is paved, shaded and normally has little wind. For those that want to stretch their legs, there is a 7 mile extra loop on Washington County highways, otherwise it is an out and back from the community center to Pine Point Park. Happy Trails! Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell:715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 21 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 37/42/51 mi. Gateway Loop - North (Oakdale). Depart from Gateway Cycle, 6028 Hwy 36 Blvd No, Oakdale, MN 55128. Try out a new route that covers the full length of the Gateway Trail, but in two halves. We'll ride the western half of the Gateway first, starting from Gateway Cycle heading towards St. Paul to trail's end at Cayuga Street. Then we'll go west to Como Lake, followed by north on Victoria and Centerville Road to Bald Eagle Lake. The 51 mile route then goes east to Pine Point Park where we'll pick up the eastern half of the Gateway trail near Stillwater, and head back to Gateway Cycle. The two shorter routes short circuit the main route and pick up the Gateway trail in Mahtomedi. Rest stop is Caribou Coffee on Centerville Rd at County Rd 96. Park in the Gateway Cycle lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at Gateway Cycle, or across Hwy 36 at Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 21 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi or 35-50 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! Or ride early and ride again! Routes vary. Typically at least two route options will be offered. Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. 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. 22 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 Sun Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant – New Brighton (zip code 55112) – 2 blocks west of I-35 on County Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride. This ride is in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 22 SUN 7:00 AM 12, 30, 60, 80 or 100 mi. Sierra Century Bike Ride. Depart from Beaver Creek Reserve, located 3.5 miles north of Fall Creek on County Hwy. K, east of Eau Claire, WI. NON-TCBC RIDE. Bike through rolling hills, county forests, past Amish farms. Start time between 7-10 am, Beaver Creek Reserve. (100 mile riders are expected to start by 8 a.m.) Early Bird pricing before May 15: $17, groups (4+) $15; after May 15 -> Day of Ride: $22, Children 16 and under $8. Ride includes food stops, sag support, meal after. Please see web site for more information on directions and parking. TCBC SPONSOR. Contact djrunner124-at-hotmail-dot-com / 715-726-1446 or 612-850-9852 or http://wisconsin.sierraclub-dot-org/chippewa. 22 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage has increased up to 80 miles on a good day. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Road bikes are encouraged as we ride as a group at an "A" pace. Bring good group riding skills and excellent attitude. Generally only one rest stop along the route. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 22 SUN 7:45 AM 12, 30, 60, 80 or 100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Chippewa Valley Sierra Century. Depart from Wise Nature Center in Beaver Creek Reserve north of Fall Creek (12 miles east of Eau Claire, Wisconsin) See directions in downloadable PDF at address below. Sunday, May 22nd - Join us and others on this uniquely scenic bike ride and make Mother Nature proud. Decide as you ride - routes are 12, 30, 60, 80 or 100 miles. Meet Ride Leader at 7:45am (8:00 departure time) next to registration table at the Wise Nature Center in Beaver Creek Reserve north of Fall Creek (12 miles east of Eau Claire, Wisconsin) Registration includes lunch after the ride and food and drink reststops during the ride along with support vehicles. Get their early bird rate of $17.00 if postmarked by Saturday, May 14th, and consider for a moment adding a little more to your check as a donation. Visit http://wisconsin.sierraclub-dot-org/chippewa/century.htm - for more details and to download the pdf registration form. Ride rolling hills on lightly traveled roads through forests, past Amish farms, and if you choose, along a new 100 mile loop south of Osseo that features beautiful ridge top views. Remember to wear a TCBC jersey and/or socks if you have them. TCBC Ride Leaders, Karen & Pete May, 952-926-3827. Lodging options: call 1-800-344-FUNN or just reserve a room at the Antler's Motel 715-834-5313 AAA and AARP discount rates. Check out www.BeaverCreekReserve-dot-org for photos of this hidden place of beauty and remarkable resources such as the Hobbs Observatory, miles of hiking trails, trout streams, and more. There's no better place to start/end this Sunday ride than the Wise Nature Center in Beaver Creek Reserve (BCR). The BCR is located 5 miles north of Fall Creek, Wisconsin and 12 miles east of Eau Claire; about a two hour drive from the Twin Cities. Pete & Karen May 952-926-3827 home phone 952-200-4939 cell phone day of ride. 22 SUN 9:45 AM A/B 63 mi., with many shorter options Wisconsin Hills: Diamond Bluff Excess #1. 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. Not to be confused with the "Diamond Bluff Express", this route has some climbs, like each side of Beldenville, and scenic Werner "Hill", but also a remarkable number of downhills (!), and of course lots of pleasant Wisconsin riding, including County Roads O and even a little County OO (not necessarily pronounced "Uh-Oh"). Rest stops in Ellsworth and at the biker friendly Gaslite on Hwy 10. Shortcuts all over the place. Of course, if weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 8:00 AM or contact ride leader before 8:30 AM on day of ride. Rich Swenson (651) 890-7305. 22 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate pace past LOTSA lakes. RIDE LEADER WILL MAINTAIN "B" PACE ON THE 42 MILE COURSE so new riders can learn the route. The other mileage options are available to A/B riders or self sufficient B riders. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 22 SUN 10:00 AM C 24-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Meander (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Start the Sunday Morning biking season on one of the prettiest trails in the metro area, The Midtown Greenway. The route varies each week but is within the mileage range listed. Each week we make our way to the Hopkins Depot for a Coffee break before heading back to the metro area. Enjoy springtime on Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell:715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 22 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC SUNDAY mapless. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878 Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 22 SUN 2:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Bike Riding 101 Freewheel Eden Prairie. Depart from Freewheel Bike Shop, Eden Prairie location. We'll have some group riding instruction, take a spin around Eden Prairie, stop for coffee and visit before returning to Freewheel for the on-the-road repair class. Mary C Miller, BeeBiking908-at-q-dot-com. 22 SUN 4:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. This late afternoon weekend ride is designed for for aspiring A/B riders. While I can't guarantee that everyone will ride together, a concerted effort will be made to insure that nobody rides alone. If you are a strong, self-sufficient B rider and have been unsure about doing an A/B ride, why not give this one a try? Of course A and A/B types are welcome to join in the fun! Loren Lovhaug, ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 22 SUN 5:00 PM Bike U Maintenance at Freewheel Eden Prairie. Freewheel Bike Shop, Eden Prairie location, 12910 Plaza Drive, Eden Prairie. Your emergency on-the-road needs will be addressed. Questions, phone 952-377-2230. Also, please note the new member ride prior to the session starting at 2:00 pm. See TCBC website for more info and registration. Mary C. Miller Bike U Coordinator. 23 MON 9:30 AM C 29 mi. Mendota to Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, just northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. (Closest Googleable location – Lloyd’s BBQ, 1455 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, a half-block east.). An easy, flat, all-trail ride with great lunch stops. The ride will cross the Mendota bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Harriet and Calhoun (with a rest stop at Lake Harriet band shell), go east on the Greenway and exit on Nicollet for lunch at one of the diverse ethnic restaurants on “Eat Street” (Nicollet Ave.). Each Monday, we’ll choose a different restaurant. Then back to the Greenway, on to West River Road, Fort Snelling and back to the trailhead. If you need Google to find the trailhead, try Lloyd’s barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, a half-block east of the trailhead. Don Picard, donbike-at-me-dot-com, (612) 840-2534 (cell); Dave Murphy, murph038-at-peoplepc-dot-com, (952) 894-4623. 23 MON 10:00 AM B/C 51 mi. LET'S GET TO THE (PINE) POINT. 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 about 17 miles up to Pine Point for a short breather before continuing on down to the Bikery Bakery in Stillwater. Then we have a chance to challenge ourselves to a climb up Myrtle Hill on the Stillwater Road, or to avoid embarrassment you can follow the leader and avoid Myrtle Hill. From there it's the Stillwater Road, bike-friendly streets and a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Erik's. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 23 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Marina Lim marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com (651) 808-5473. 23 MON 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 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 23 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 with a regroup at Minnehaha Falls are features of 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) and make an effort to keep interested riders together at this level. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. 23 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. 23 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! Mileage will vary with daylight and weather factors. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 24 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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. 24 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN., 55109. Please park in the south end of the 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419; Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462, Email; litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 24 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Half a Grand. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of north Minneapolis' parkways on this half of the Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 24 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Wayzata Meandering Trails. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Ctr, 927 E Lake St., Wayzata. From Hwy 494 - go W on 394 1 mile to the 101 South (Wayzata) exit - turn right at light which is Wayzata Blvd to Superior Blvd, go left to T - L at Lake St. L into parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads in and around Gray's Bay. Rest stop at Caribo coffee. Lunch option after ride. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 24 TUE 10:15 AM C 22 mi. Cannon Valley Social Ride. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County Road 7, three miles south of Highway 61). This will be a leisurely spring ride on the Cannon Valley Trail from Welch Village to Cannon Falls and return. We will stop for Lunch/Snacks in Cannon Falls. A daily $4 trail pass or an annual $25 season pass is required for the Cannon Valley Trail. Passes may be at the Welch Village Trailhead. Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009, Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623, Cell at Ride: 612-801-3566. 24 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, cell 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 24 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #4. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 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 (Brandy) 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 24 TUE 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. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 24 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 24 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 763-274-8301. 24 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 24 TUE 6:30 PM C 12-15 mi. New Member Ride (Southwest Minneapolis). Depart from Southwest corner of Mt. Olivet Church parking lot, Logan Street and 50th Street South, Minneapolis. Enter lot from Logan Street south of 50th Street. This is a ride for new Club members or potential members who have not ridden extensively or who have not participated in group rides. This ride will also give you the opportunity to meet other new members. Before the ride there will be an extended discussion of bike safety and group riding. We will also answer any questions that you may have about what ride level will be appropriate for you. Paul Frenz 612-423-1487 Garry Glubka 651-303-2207 Joe Dupont 952-334-4257. 25 WED 9:30 AM B/C 22-24 mi. Owatonna: In The Wind. Depart from JC Park -631 East Rice Lake Street, Owatonna. From I35 south to(exit 40), east on Hwy 14&218 to north on Steele County 48 for 2 miles to JC Park on right. Each Wednesday, we will ride paved trails and city streets and county roads in Owatonna and surrounding area. On the route are several wind generators owned by local farmers. Lunch after ride optional. Co-Leader open. Lawerence Flater (507) 455-2765 Lawrence Flater (507)455-2765. 25 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 miles Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center - 2100 White Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washington County. There are four mileage options with a rest stop in Afton for the two longer routes. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462. 25 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org (will be updated by mid-April). Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 25 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble (MAP-LESS). Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails Phillip Lawson 612-554-1340 Mary & Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 25 WED 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride east from Little Canada to the St. Croix River at Stillwater. After a rest stop for coffee and pastries at the Daily Grind in Stillwater there will be a climb up to Pine Point for another rest. From there it's down the Gateway and County Road C back to The Taste of Scandinavia. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb out of Stillwater to Pine Point. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 25 WED 4:45 PM B 13-20 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, OVERFLOW parking lot located at 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426, in the Texa-Tonka shopping center, ACROSS FROM THE SHOP at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (east of 169 by about a mile on Minnetonka Blvd) in St Louis Park. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:30 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 6:00pm in time to join Mike’s 6:30 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:30 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:30pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is an hour and 45 minutes difference between the two rides. If its’ raining, just finished a heavy downpour, or severe weather is imminent this ride will be cancelled. Please feel free to call the ride leader if in doubt. There will be two distance options this year. One will be the same as last year (13 miles). A second option will be a slightly longer ride (for those that want more miles) that will add a leg down to the Free Wheel Bike location and back and then continue on the 13 mile route. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com. 25 WED 5:45 PM C 15-20 mi. Wednesdays from Webster. Depart from Webster school parking lot, Adams and Spring Streets NE in Mpls. We will bike various paved trails and city streets and offer a dining venue after the ride. (mapless) Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Deb Fellows 612-868-9815. 25 WED 6:00 PM A 30-45 mi. Midtown Challenge Group - Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel- On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Various routes and distance as the days grow longer. Some are flat and senic some are hilly with multiple turns. but none are boring and neither is the group. We ride at an "A" pace and will work to keep the group together. Wind and weather dictate distance and route. Come prepared with a bike in good working condition and you will enjoy the workout you receive. All "A" riders welcome, Contact Leader if you are unsure about route, pace or group riding technique, we will make sure you have a good time and won't forget the challege you faced. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 25 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT". Depart from Sweet taste of Italy 6023 42nd Ave No (Crystal). A nice scenic MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE on the roads and trails with a few hills along the way for fun. A different route each week. All level of riders welcome!! We will have dinner after the ride all you ce eat spaghetti. MMM!! RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "Thunder" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "The Hammer" Hall W-612-596-1960 or C-612-889-1361. 25 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). 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!!! Gordon Fink (gordon.fink-at-gmail-dot-com). 25 WED 6:30 PM B 24-30 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop's OVERFLOW Parking lot located about 2965 Texas Ave S, 55426 - across from the shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. Return of a favorite ride series. Slightly later start time than in previous years. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. The goal is to have a different map for each ride. Come ride with me at the B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com. 26 THU 8:30 AM B 40/52 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We’ll ride the Cannon River Valley trail west to Cannon Falls, then east to Red Wing and back to Welch (with an option to add the 6-mile Hay Creek trail and back for 12 additional miles). Don Picard, donbike-at-mac-dot-com, 612-840-2534 (Cell phone: but cell coverage is spotty in Welch). 26 THU 10:00 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. 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. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 26 THU 10:00 AM B 31 mi. FREEWHEEL AROUND MEDICINE LAKE. Depart from Freewheel Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway Bike Trail, 2834-10th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 http://freewheelbike-dot-com/page.cfm?pageID=341. We'll bike west on the Midtown Greenway bike trail, up the west side of Cedar Lake to Theodore Wirth Park, west on the Luce Line Regional Trail, around Medicine Lake, back to Theodore Wirth Parkway on Glenwood Ave., then back to Freewheel on the trails we came out on. This ride, except for about three miles on Glenwood Ave., is virtually entirely on paved bike trails. Freewheel Bike Center is a TCBC sponsor. Best parking: Midtown Global Market ramp at 10th Av. S. & Lake St. Three hours' free parking w/ validation from Market. From parking ramp, bike north on 10th Av. S., across bridge & right down to trail. Freewheel is on right (west). Although Freewheel Midtown Bike Center can't validate your parking ramp ticket, they offer, in addition to bikes and bike accessories, sandwiches, pastries and other goodies for sale. They also have separate shower facilities for men and women for $3.00. If you're interested, bring your own soap and towel. Most on-street parking in the immediate area have time limitations. Free parking at Powderhorn Park. Doug & Linda Peterson, dlpeter18-at-aol-dot-com, Doug: 612-849-1415; Linda: 612-849-1416. 26 THU 10:00 AM B 32 mi. City Explorer. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell parking lot, 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 26 THU 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Thursday's Ride/Looking for Scenery. Depart from Lake Cornelia Pool Park/Rosland Park in Edina immediately west of intersection of Valley View and W. 66th St. Ride out to Bloomington Ferry Bridge and a bit beyond via Hyland Regional Park, return via Bush Lake Park. Ride will be mapless. Joan Davies - joandavies99-at-yahoo-dot-com, Cell: one hr. before ride: 952-818-4774. 26 THU 5:00 PM A/B 30 mi. Ride From The Big O. Depart from Omnium Bike Shop, 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The nice mix of urban cycling in bike lanes and on trails in Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Routes will vary. During April and May this ride will start at 5:00pm and we will likely not incorporate a rest stop. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged. Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 26 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. Midtown Adventures. Depart from Midtown Bike Center -Freewheel- on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Routes will vary weekly with weather and wind direction being the determining factor. Map is available for these rides. Some routes can have multiple turns, hills, traffic and some just flat out flat. But NONE have boring ride leaders... Routes are designed to take you on different combination of roads and trails in the metro area each week and rarely repeating the same route, unless it is the only map I have on hand. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879. 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-32 mi. Thursday from Coon Rapids. Depart from Erik's Coon Rapids 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Predominately flat ride on the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Glenn Okan ph 612-618-1376 email gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net. 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 22/30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. Depart from parking lot in front of Woody’s Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. A longtime western metro favorite. Join us as we chase each other up and down the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter option. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You’ll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you!? NOTE: Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody’s. Jerry Hofmann, jhofmann-at-pressenter-dot-com, 612-382-0772 Norman Ehrentreich, nehrentreich-at-yahoo-dot-com, 763-360-9538, Jonas Nygard, Jonas_Nygard-at-yahoo-dot-com, 952-457-6610. 26 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net, 612-360-3036. 26 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Scenic backroads with rolling hills of Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Evie Walters, 763-221-3809 Roger Fickbohm, 612-669-4772. 26 THU 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. Acapulco... dos (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. Can't get enough every Tuesday? Well then, we'll just have to do it again this week! Same place, same time, different day. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 27 FRI 9:00 AM B/C 30 mi. Happy Trails. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center parking lot, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, Andover, MN North on Hansen Blvd, right on Bunker Lake Blvd, right on County Rd D (sign for Stables and Activity Center). Ride the Happy Trails from Bunker Hills Park to Coon Rapids Dam. Enjoy sights and sounds of Spring! Bring snack and water. Join us for this fun mapless adventure on trails! Kathy Mulier, kmulier-at-comcast-dot-net and Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595. 27 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri MMX1 Metric. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot. Depart from Vadnais – Sucker Lake Park – 4500 Rice St. – North parking lot Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 Jack Uttermark 651-252-7419. Dave Pfuhl, Cell: 651-402-8842, dpfuhlmb at gmail-dot-com Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, raintreems at aol-dot-com 27 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 25 mi. FRIDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDE. Depart from Lynnhurst Park at 50th Street and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Leave work early, and unwind with this easy, flat bike ride. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 27 FRI 5:00 PM B 24 mi. Weekend Warmup. Depart from Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. Relax from the week and get ready for the weekend! An enjoyable rural ride from Vermillion to Hastings and back. Flat to gentle hills on smooth rural low traffic roads with wide shoulders (Dakota Co. 62, Co. 47) and Hastings Trail System along the beautiful Vermillion and Mississippi Rivers through downtown to the dam and levy. Social stop for tea/coffee/ice cream in Hastings then back to Vermillion. Ride departs from St. John's parking lot in Vermillion, Minnesota. Please park on the street or at the City Park on Park Ave. and Mill St. The ride may vary depending upon the weather (wind). http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/30943406. Chris Priest cpriest-at-aii.edu 612-598-9786 (cell coverage is spotty in Vermillion). 27 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 mi. GTF (Gears & Tears on Friday). Depart from Scenic overlook on East River Road, just south the Ford Plant and just before the Hidden Falls Entrance. Same great route, different starting place. Come and enjoy this classic ride only on Friday's for those of you that can't make it on Tuesday's or just can't get enough of a good thing. Come out and enjoy the best hills of St. Paul........again. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net. 27 FRI 6:00 PM B 21-30 mi. TGIF Dinner Series. Depart from Burnet Realty (Coldwell Banker) north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (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). A popular Friday night staple that you have been able to count on for 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. Kate Kovar & Jim Pederson 763-234-5180 5/6; Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 5/13; Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651-755-0435 5/20; Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 5/27. Mark Gregory, 651-442-0639. 27 FRI 6:00 PM C 20-30 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop. New riders welcome. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker 651-315-4595; Kathy Mulier and others. 28 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 15 or so each way Ride to the All Club Ride. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. Group ride to the start of the Memorial Day All Club ride. Ride the route and pace you want and regroup with friends or ride your own pace back when you finish. Map for the return route will be furnished. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 28 SAT 9:30 AM 29/48/63 mi. ALL-CLUB RIDE. Depart from Snail Lake Park in Shoreview, the big pavilion at the top of the hill, NOT the parking lot by the beach. For Memorial Day Weekend, TCBC will again be holding an All-Club Memorial Ride to celebrate and remember TCBC members who have passed away over the years. We have reserved the big picnic shelter, with bathrooms and water, and riders are welcomed and encouraged to bring their own snacks or lunches to enjoy afterwards. There’s no need to make reservations for the ride. Please arrive in time to form into three groups for the leader briefing, which will start around 9:30 AM at the pavilion. (Later arrivers will have to park down at the beach and climb.) Groups will start a few minutes apart. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917, news-at- biketcbc-dot-org, and Pete Hawkins, 763- 786-3792, pmh706-at-gmail-dot-com. 29 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 Sun Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant – New Brighton (zip code 55112) – 2 blocks west of I-35 on County Rd D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride. This ride is in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462 29 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. This ride starts and finishes at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI. Participants can register from 7:00 - 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 and Leinie's beer. The course is all blacktop. Contacts: Chippewa Valley Century Ride, Box 975, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, lodging information www.chippewavalleyride.us Tel.866-723-0340. Registration and Waiver available on line. Directions to Irvine Park: From West on 1-94 (Twin Cities take I-94 to Chippewa Falls exit 52 - Hwy 29 East, follow Hwy 29 East 20 miles into Chippewa Falls. Follow Hwy 124 North signs through Chippewa Falls. Irvine Park is on your left. Have a safe and fun ride! John Hoffmann cell at ride 715-379-1074. 29 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-70+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Rides will encompass many directions and mileage has increased up to 80 miles on a good day. We will ride in the best direction for weather and wind conditions. Road bikes are encouraged as we ride as a group at an "A" pace. Bring good group riding skills and excellent attitude. Generally only one rest stop along the route. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-724-9058. 29 SUN 9:00 AM A 55/75/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center off 35 (on Monroe), a half-mile south of Prescott's main drag. Need to atone for your sins? Feeling bloated? Gassy? Think you have the Tiger Blood to tame this grim & heinous journey? Rated A not for speed but for texture. The 125 riders should notify me so I can locate next of kin. Remember kids: not all miles are created equal. Scott Weinberg scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 29 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30-50 mi. All Aboard for North Branch (Forest Lake). Depart from Forest Lake City Hall public parking lot (behind the City Hall), 220 North Lake Street, Highway 61 North in downtown Forest Lake. From Interstate 35, take exit 131 to Forest Lake and turn left (north) on Highway 61 to City Hall. Enjoy a nice trail ride on the Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie Trail system. Lunch break will be on our return trip to Hugo at the Subway located at trail head. Those that want the 30 mile option will stop when we pass through Forest Lake. This is a mapless ride as we traverse the entire length of this trail system. What a way to spend the first holiday week-end of the summer season, with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell:715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 29 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate pace past LOTSA lakes. RIDE LEADER WILL MAINTAIN "B" PACE ON THE 45 MILE COURSE (south end of Bald Eagle - rest stop - then go around White Bear Lake) so new riders can learn the route. The other mileage options are available to A/B riders or self sufficient B riders. New for 2011 is a metric century option with two new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane and De Montreville lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. 29 SUN 11:00 AM B 45 mi. OUT PAST LORETTO (Golden Valley). Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Rolling hills and quiet roads, with a rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 29 SUN 12:00 PM C 18-26 mi. MGC SUNDAY mapless. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 139 Grove Dr. Maple Grove,55311 763-420-8878 Park on North side of building. Various parts of the Fish lake and Elm Creek Park Reserve trails are traveled. Ride is mapless,stay together, no one left behind, but you can travel ahead if it suits you. Usually have a mid-ride break at S.A. or Holiday. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909, Phil Lawson 612-554-1340, and others on occasion. 29 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 28 mi. Roseville North. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This suburban ride heads North from Roseville in a loop through Shoreview and back. We pass by Lake Johanna and Long Lake connecting up with the arsenal and Rice Creek bike trails to Lexington Ave. The rest stop will be at the Taste of Scandinavia at the Shoreview Village Center. Ride Leaders will ride a 12 mph average and not slower. Maps and cue sheets will be provided so those wishing to ride faster or slower than the 12 mph B/C pace may do so on their own. To view an interactive map of the ride go to: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/view/35185694 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857; Peggy Wiltse 612-207-0896. 29 SUN 4:00 PM A/B 30-35 mi. Always a Silver Lining. Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E St Anthony MN 55421. This late afternoon weekend ride is designed for for aspiring A/B riders. While I can't guarantee that everyone will ride together, a concerted effort will be made to insure that nobody rides alone. If you are a strong, self-sufficient B rider and have been unsure about doing an A/B ride, why not give this one a try? Of course A and A/B types are welcome to join in the fun! Loren Lovhaug, ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 30 MON 6:30 AM A/B 58 mi. Dunn Early - Map Provided. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and W River Rd Minneapolis. Start Early and finish early for the Holiday. Ride the original Dunn Early route around Minnetonka, Through Hopkins, Wayzata, Mtka and into Excelsior for rest stop and then back to Minneapolis. Rolling hills but nothing you cannot handle. Map provided for this route. "A" riders that ride as a group may depart from mapped route for extra hills or just for the heck of it... mileage will be the same. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com. 30 MON 9:30 AM A/B 55-75 mi. 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. Various leaders. Ride coordinator is Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 30 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. 30 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. 30 MON 10:30 AM B/C 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop is at Caribou Coffee. Faster riders welcome. Leader will ride 12 mph average and not slower. Riders who ride less than 12 mph will need to be self sufficient. Pink attire is optional. Please park on Woodhill Dr. Rain cancels the ride. Catherine Roach, (651) 341-3454 catherine.roach-at-usfamily-dot-net. 30 MON 10:30 AM C 28+ mi. ANNUAL RED CEDAR MEMORIAL DAY RIDE. Depart from Take I-94 to Menomonie (exit 41) south on Hwy 29 to Red Cedar Trailhead. Trail pass required $4 daily/$20 annual. Packed limestone trail. We will check out the Eagle's nest that had chicks last year. You might want to bring binoculars. We will eat at Menomonie Family Restaurant or Jake's on the River. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 or John Hoffmann 715-834-7897 (home) 715-379-1074 (cel) at ride. 30 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. 30 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! Mileage will vary with daylight and weather factors. Rick Shoebottom - cell: 952.292.5307 or hm: 651.493.7248. 31 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 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. 31 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN., 55109. Please park in the south end of the 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. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. 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., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419; Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Richard Miller – 651-777-6147 Cell Phone at Ride: 612-940-3462, Email; litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 31 TUE 10:00 AM B 27 mi. Half a Grand. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of north Minneapolis' parkways on this half of the Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel, 612-588-3653. 31 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Meandering Trails from Golden Valley. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop en route. There are many choices to eat after the ride. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 31 TUE 6:00 PM C 18-20 mi. Biketnr Ride #5. Depart from Richfield Intermediate School, 7020 12th Avenue So, Richfield (70th and 12th Ave). We will ride 12th Aveenue to Nokomis and Minnehaha bike path through Minnehaha Park and across the Mendota Bridge to Mendota and back by Lake Nokomis at a relaxed C pace. Erwin Brandon (Brandy) 952-943-2538 http://biketnr.homestead-dot-com. 31 TUE 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. Mileage will vary a bit from week-to-week depending on sunset time and weather. The Coffee Grounds offers fine pre & post ride snacks & beverages. Check out their website at www.thecoffeegrounds-dot-net for more info. & directions. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747; and others. 31 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 22 mi. Loopy in Maple Grove (Maple Grove). Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 13950 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN 55311. Depart from the new Maple Grove Cycling Store just off I-94. We typically ride south through Maple Grove into Plymouth, then loop back west and north through Medina, Hamel and Corcoran. We're kicking it up a notch to an A/B ride this year! Greg Anderson 763-509-0602 gagreg-at-pclink-dot-com. 31 TUE 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center. 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Andover. MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Rest stop provided for longer routes. Ride will be cancelled dependent upon weather related road conditions. Please check the message board if there is a question. Jim Dohogne, cell 763-248-4362, dohogne-at-msn-dot-com. 31 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd S. Come join us for this TCBC classic. Think there aren't any hills in St. Paul! Think again. We may not have found them all, but we found quite a few. It's a great ride with a WIDE variety of skill levels. Tom Lenzmeier tlenzmeier-at-gmail-dot-com 651-734-5340. 31 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. Randy Kloepper, 763-427-4293, Cell at ride 763-274-8301. 31 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/33/29/23 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from The 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. The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end, with Afton's beautiful hills in between. As always, the leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. We encourage riders to form multiple groups based on ability level. Doing so offers participants a better chance to enjoy a "true" group experience. After all, isn't that why we do club rides? Dinner/refreshments afterward- on the patio when weather permits. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope to see you there! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. |