Nov-Dec 2011

November 2011

1 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Mn 55109. This ride features the Gateway Trail - a scenic, shaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. all riders are welcome! Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol.com.

1 TUE 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Soup's On. Depart from Wabun Picnic Area, Minnehaha Park, located between Minnesota Veteran's Home and Godfrey Parkway just south of 46th Ave S. The route will go to Camp Coldwater Spring, then follow side streets through St. Paul to Eddington's at Har Mar Mall for soup. Salad and sandwiches are also available. If you have weather or cancellation concerns, please call a leader at 952-456-9260 or 651-216-8690 before coming to ride. Note that bathrooms at Wabun are closed; use Minnehaha Falls facilities. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690.

1 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

1 TUE 4:30 PM A/B 24 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. ***Note earlier departure*** The Acapulco Ride features a flat beginning and end with the beautiful hills of Afton in between. The leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up for all. Dinner/refreshments afterward. The weatherman is promising a spectacular, sunny day with a high of 60 degrees!!! Experience this rare November warmth on what could very well be the last Acapulco Ride of 2011! Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676.

1 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Tuesday Night Lights from Mahtomedi. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee Century & County Rd E Parking West of Dunn Brothers in shopping center parking lot. Join me for your first ride of the new bike season. We will travel on various bike trails and low traffic roads. Plan on stopping after the ride-TBD. Both front and back lights are required. Diane Ziemer 612-247-4835 diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net.

2 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee, we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.

2 WED 10:00 AM C 20-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. 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 mapless 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 thru 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 cell 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-5035.

2 WED 4:00 PM A/B 13-25 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Note: Moved to across the street in front of Eriks' store for the rest of the season due to lighting issues. I am helping Mike Beadles out this year to continue this ride for those that want to log around 40-50 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 ride). This is a short and easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride should conclude around 5:40pm in time to join Mike’s 6:00 ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless with extremely easy routes. If Mike Beadles changes his 6:00pm ride start time, this ride’s start time will also change so that there is a two hour difference between the two rides. If its’ raining (or snowing!), 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. Ride is normally 19-21 miles with a leg down and back to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail with a short rest option (5-10 minutes). The 13 mile option is available to anyone that wants it, or if the weather is not pleasant, etc. Route might change to vary it a little since the night rides on Mondays and Wednesdays at our same location are primarily using the same trails so we may venture off them at times. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NIGHT RIDING EQUIPMENT IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 6:00PM RIDE! YOU CANNOT RIDE WITHOUT IT ON THE 6:00 RIDE! I usually have an ice water cooler with me, cookies, and maybe some candy bars in my JEEP that anyone is welcome to use before or after the ride. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030 cell, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo.com.

2 WED 5:00 PM A 20-30 mi. Midtown Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel 10th Ave South and 29th Street On the Midtown Greenway bike trail. Group ride for as many miles as we can get in before dark as we will ride to the edge of darkness. The distance will lessen as the days grow dim. Routes will vary from week to week and pace is determined by those who show up for the ride. Strong AB Riders are welcome to join the group. LIGHTS are encouraged in case you have a mechanical and end up finishing as the sun goes to bed. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail.com 612-290-9879.

2 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com & Other TCBC Leaders.

3 THU 10:00 AM B 36, 44, 51 mi. Another Dam Ride. Depart from Coon Rapids Dam East side Visitors Ctr. First of all, if you like maps here is the map. Please take a look, just copy and paste: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/46934952/ Secondly, I only provide cue sheets, although they are accurate, concise, and easy to read and follow if you have a mapclip and a cyclometer. This map has a shortcut across the loop (36mi) and also an extension thru St Francis (51 mi), altho neither is shown, in the interest of simplicity. This is a ride from the Eastside of the CR Dam heading North and looping counter clockwise thru Anoka. The route is based on Open Road and one of my Start From Cars rides I have lead, just a different start. I hope you will find that it's a rather pleasant, flat, easy ride with what I hope will be a convenient ridestart for many. That is, if you live on the Westside of the river, you could park on the Westside of the dam and ride across to the ridestart, thusly saving alot of driving. As always I am honored with faster riders, altho I will ride the speed posted for this ride. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail.com cell 612-245-9935 & others.

3 THU 5:00 PM A 20-30 mi. Midtown Group, Mapless NEW START TIME. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel 10th Ave South and 29th Street On the Midtown Greenway bike trail. Group ride for as many miles as we can get in before dark as we will ride to the edge of darkness. The distance will lessen as the days grow dim. Routes will vary from week to week and pace is determineded by those who show up for the ride. Strong AB Riders are welcome to join the group. LIGHTS are encouraged in case you have a mechanical and end up finishing as the sun goes to bed. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail.com 612-290-9879.

3 THU 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Sunsets and City Lights (New Brighton). Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Rd E W New Brighton, MN 55112 (763) 694-7707. Special November extension!!! Explore roads and trails with opportunities to see sunsets and city lights. Easy, social night rides with different routes each week. Front and rear lights are required and reflective or bright clothing highly recommended. Dress appropriately for slower night riding in colder weather. Leaders front and back. Coffee and restrooms available at start. Link to Silverwood Park http://www.mapquest.com/#dd0eb6c859d1ace515a252fe Mary Miller, 763-789-7560; Dan Miller, 612-789-8876.

4 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 Friday Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice st. North parking lot. ( If gate is closed go to south lot off from County Road F ). Try this classic ride to Marine on St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and The General Store. Shorter options are available. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462

4 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 51 mi. LITTLE CANADA: TOUR DE WOODBURY. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. The route features lots of trails including: Gateway, Warner Road, Battle Creek, and many park, neighborhood and lakeside trails in Woodbury. There will be a lunch stop at the Dorothy Ann Bakery/Cafe in Woodbury. Carol Fitzgerald, 651-730-5094, 612-381-6711 (Cell), caroljfitz-at-aol.com, Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, 651-216-8690(Cell), dchopkin-at-aol.com.

4 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes, paved trails and alleys in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights at night. New riders welcome. We'll be out after dark so bike lights front and rear are required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker; Kathy Mulier; Elijah Rose.

4 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Friday Night Lights from Oakdale Menards. Depart from Menards Parking Lot(south west corner) 3205 Hadley Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128. Join me for a friendly social night ride on trails and low traffic roads. Bonfire and refreshments following ride at leader's home in Oakdale. Bring your favorite adult beverage. Front and back lights required. Diane Ziemer 612-247-4835 diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net.

5 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-90 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 90 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. Weather conditons and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail.com 612-290-9879.

5 SAT 8:30 AM C 21/31 BIKE TO BREAKFAST: ROADS TO RICHES. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride north on Victoria and 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.com

5 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 56-68-81 mi. Cruisin' the Crow. Depart from Meet at the Parking Ramp (upper deck) located on Barry 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S, Wayzata, MN 55391" Reconfirmed permission to use this ramp for the ride. 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, 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. After passing thru the town of Mayer (Great sandwich at Ron's Smokehouse) we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. After ride warm up at the Muni located on Lake St in Wayzata. Roger Fickbohm - 612-669-4772.

6 SUN 7:15 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol.com.

6 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-90 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 90 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. Weather conditons and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail.com 612-290-9879.

6 SUN 10:30 AM C 26 mi. November Sunday on the Gateway. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109. Park on the south end of parking lot. Water & restrooms available at Community Center. Enjoy a late fall ride on the Gateway with your bikin' buddies. This will be a mapless ride to Pine Point Park and back. Rain or snow on the ground will cancel the ride. Check the ride cancellation board if in doubt. See you on Sunday. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715.554.0072 Cindy DePratter, cell: 715.554.0042.

6 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 30-45 mi. Sunday Afternoon Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

6 SUN 1:00 PM C 20 mi. C the Dome. Depart from Fort parking lot southeast of hiway 55 and Bloomington Road. A flat ride on trails, bike lanes and some street riding north to the Dome then back with rest stop at Greenway bike shop. Dress for the weather. John Avoles 651-437-3974.

6 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 32 mi. Ride B4 the Meeting. Depart from Brooklyn Park Community Center, 5600 85th Av. Here is the map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/55847444/ This is a nice little ride circling Elm Creek, but on the roads mostly, altho there are a few miles of trails. As long as you have to come out to Brooklyn Park, come early and get a few miles in b4 the meeting. The ride should be done around 4:00 depending on your pace. Hang out and change clothes there if you like. Cue sheet provided, faster riders always welcome. John Ford juan4d-at-gmail.com.

6 SUN 5:00 PM TCBC ANNUAL MEETING. Brooklyn Park Community Center, 5600 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. It’s just east of Zane Avenue and north of 694. All TCBC members are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to meet the Board, elect new Board members, learn about what’s going on with the club, and socialize. For additional information, please contact TCBC President at pres-at-biketcbc-dot-org.

7 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.com.

7 MON 10:30 AM C 23 mi. Hopkins to Egg and I. Depart from The Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot located at Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy 169. We will ride the North Cedar Lake Trail, go around Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet and head east on Greenway to the Egg and I for lunch/rest stop and return on Greenway. Cell phone at the ride (952) 412-5654. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608.

7 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Leader will ride 13 mph average. Faster riders always welcome. Rain or snow cancel the ride. Call leader if you have questions. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything, and it's warm inside. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 pinkexpress7-at-hotmail.com.

7 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Night SLP. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Our usual route will be on the trails from SLP to West River Road with a rest stop at Dunn Bros. on Lake Street, but we may try other routes that include low traffic streets. We're not insane, so rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, George Hagemann 612-251-4400.

8 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Mn 55109. This ride features the Gateway Trail - a scenic, shaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. All riders are welcome! Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol.com.

8 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 33, 39 mi. Another Dam Ride (Brooklyn Pk). Depart from Coon Rapids Dam, 10360 W River Road, Brooklyn Pk. Although I am not a great lover of trails, this route has some of the best trails in Brooklyn Park/Hennepin County area. If you park on the Westside where this ride starts, parking is free; however, not so on the Eastside unless you have a Minn. Park Sticker John Ford juan4d-at-gmail.com cell 612-245-9935.

8 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

8 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail.com.

8 TUE 6:30 PM SOCIAL GATHERING AT PANERA'S BROT UND KAFFEE GESCHAFT. Panera's parking lot ( Do please do watch-out for some of those nasty pot holes as you enter the lot ) We've lost one of our members last year as he was leaving the lot, and haven't seen him scants :-). Please do join us at Panera's Abendtisch ( evening table:-) for some friendly conversation und kaffee. At 2515 White Bear Lake Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109. At 18:30 Uhrs. Once again ladies and gentlemen - " I remain your most humble and obedient servant" Danke Schon. Your hostest with the mostest, yours truly Augie Muller, haus fon# 651-770-5065.

9 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.com.

9 WED 3:00 PM A/B 13-30 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Note: Moved to across the street in front of Eriks' store for the rest of the season due to lighting issues. PLEASE NOTE THE 1 HOUR EARLIER START TIME TO CONTINUE THIS AS A DAY RIDE! This ride is for those who want to log around 40-55 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 NIGHT ride). This is an easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride will conclude in time to join the 6:00 NIGHT ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless, but extremely easy routes. If its’ raining (or snowing!), 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. Ride is normally 19 miles with a leg down and back to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail now with no rest. We will be adding the three lakes (Isles, Calhoun and Harriet) to up our mileage to the maximum amounts allowed for a day ride unless the weather is unpleasant. Ride will be dicussed as a group each week. Currently the plan is the following: On the 9th = 30 miles, 16th = 27 miles, 23rd = 26 miles and on the 30th = 25 miles. There are also the 13 or 19 mile options available to a nyone that wants to do that instead, or if the weather is not pleasant, etc. The route will change now every week due to less sunlight times, but essentially it is the same 19 mile course all summer plus two or three of the lakes mentioned earlier. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NIGHT RIDING EQUIPMENT IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 6:00PM RIDE! I have a few spare sets if you forget yours or want to try the night ride at 6:00. You cannot ride the 6:00 ride with out both front and rear lights. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030 cell, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo.com.

9 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 10th Ave South and 29th Street on the Midtown Greenway. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course) and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com and others TBD.

9 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com & Other TCBC Leaders.

10 THU 10:00 AM B 33, 40 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview Mall - Hwy 96 & Lexington. Come out and get some easy miles in for this new year. After many times on this popular route it has become highly refined. It is smooth and scenic, with wide shoulders and miles between most stops, a very pleasant indoor/outdoor rest stop at Dunn Bros/Fairway Foods in Hugo. Restrooms at ridestart. Faster riders always welcome. Mapless, but with an accurate cue sheet. There is a 7 mile shortcut across Main St. If you want to see a map, view the route here : http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/47753236/ Just copy and paste this address into your the address bar on your browser. Zoom in as needed to see detail. I may use my discretion to provide a more appropriate route in bad weather. John Ford & others juan4d-at-gmail.com.

10 THU 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Sunsets and City Lights (New Brighton). Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Rd E W New Brighton, MN 55112 (763) 694-7707. Special November extension!!! Explore roads and trails with opportunities to see sunsets and city lights. Easy, social night rides with different routes each week. Front and rear lights are required and reflective or bright clothing highly recommended. Dress appropriately for slower night riding in colder weather. Leaders front and back. Coffee and restrooms available at start. Link to Silverwood Park http://www.mapquest.com/#dd0eb6c859d1ace515a252fe Mary Miller, 763-789-7560; Dan Miller, 612-789-8876.

11 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 Friday Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice st. North parking lot. ( If gate is closed go to south lot off from County Road F ). Try this classic ride to Marine on St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and The General Store. Shorter options are available. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462

11 FRI 10:15 AM C 26-27 mi. Veterans Day Ride. Depart from Buon Giorno Italia parking lot, 981 Sibley Memorial Hwy (Rt 13), Lilydale, just west of 35E.

This is a mapless social ride to honor veterans. The route will visit the capital memorials, spending about 20 minutes and will continue to Chili's Restaurant for a FREE ENROUTE MEAL for veterans (bring military ID if available).

Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260, Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

11 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes, paved trails and alleys in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights at night. New riders welcome. We'll be out after dark so bike lights front and rear are required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker; Kathy Mulier; Elijah Rose.

12 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

12 SAT 8:30 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.com.

12 SAT 9:30 AM B 70 mi. Lake Pepin: Before Autumn Leaves. Depart from Jordan Court Park, W. 4th and Plum St. in Downtown Red Wing. Late Fall ride clockwise around Lake Pepin, starting at Jordan Court Park, W. 4th and Plum St. in Downtown Red Wing, across the Mississippi to the Great River Road then south to Nelson crossing back into Minnesota at Wabasha. This is intended to be a social ride with a B pace, other levels encouraged. Stops include Maiden Rock (rest stop) then to the Bluff Natural Area and hopefully eagle watching (19 mi.), early lunch at the Nelson Creamery (35 mi.), Lake City Concourse (52 mi.), then back to Red Wing (will take suggestions for other stops from the group). Parking is available on-street around downtown Red Wing (please be sure to check street signs for time limits) or by the river on Levee St. and Broad St. (two blocks to ride start). Ride will be canceled due to snow, rain, or (pre)gale force winds, check message board “Ride Cancel” or call Saturday morning after 8 a.m. Christopher Priest, christopher.d.priestatgmaildotcom, (612)598-9786.

12 SAT 9:30 AM C 40-45 mi. The Cannon in November (Welch Village). Depart from Welch Village Trailhead, Goodhue County Road 7, three miles south of U.S. Highway 61. Come experience the Cannon River Valley Trail's beautiful scenery of the river without being hampered by leaves on the trees. This will be a leisurely trail ride on a late autumn Saturday. We will eat lunch at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls (maybe you can sit in President Obama's chair). Come enjoy with your biker buddies. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715.554.0072 Cindy DePratter, cell: 715.554.0042.

12 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 56-68-81-30 mi. Cruisin' the Crow. Depart from Meet at the Parking Ramp (upper deck) located on Barry 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S, Wayzata, MN 55391" Reconfirmed permission to use this ramp for the ride. 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, 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. After passing thru the town of Mayer (Great sandwich at Ron's Smokehouse) we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. After ride warm up at the Muni located on Lake St in Wayzata. Leader may decide on shorter version either thru Watertown or out and back on the Dakota Trail... Pete May (952-200-4939) & Jim Angle.

12 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express-Saturday Edition. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Mn 55109. A scenic shaded ride on the Gateway Trail. 26 miles up to Pine Point and back. Or for the more adventurous there are extensions to Stillwater, Scandia, or Osceola, Wi. All riders welcome. Kathleen Lepp Cell at ride:612-616-3026 Jack Uttermark Cell at ride:651-252-7419.

13 SUN 7:15 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol.com.

13 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

13 SUN 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Break (Minneapolis). Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis. Across from Sonny's Ice Cream. Ride the wonderful Greenway to Hopkins for a coffee break at the Hopkins Depot. We will then return to Minneapolis via the Cedar Lake Trail, Kennilworth and use the new trail extension past Target field. This is a mapless ride. Join your biker buddies for a social Sunday morning ride in November. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715.554.0072 Cindy DePratter, Cell: 715.554.0042.

13 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 25/45 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. Ice or snow will cancel the ride Eric Feld 612-743-4097, eric.feld40-at-gmail.com.

13 SUN 1:00 PM C 15/20 mi. C Hastings. Depart from Schaar's Bluff Spring Lake Park Reserve Dakota County.Hiway 55 south, Co. road 42 east, Ideall Ave. north into park. Watch for park signs from 55. From park we'll ride Mississippi River Trail (new spring of 2011) into Hastings, with pts. of int. on bike trails, bike lanes and some street riding south of city. 3 not so C hills ( no shame in walking, save the knee's)in route. JOHN AVOLES 651-437-3974.

14 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. The route doesn't go up Myrtle Hill, but that is an option. From there it's the Stillwater Road, 4 more miles on the Gateway Trail and then bike-friendly streets back to Erik's. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.

14 MON 10:30 AM C 24 mi. Hopkins Depot to Longfellow's Grill. Depart from from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse parking lot located at Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. We will take the North Cedar Lake Trail to the River Trail and stop at Longfellow's Grill for our lunch/rest stop and return via the Greenway Trail. Cell at ride (952) 412-5654. Duane and Diana Kasper (952) 448-1608.

14 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Leader will ride 13 mph average. Faster riders always welcome. Rain or snow cancel the ride. Call leader if you have questions. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything, and it's warm inside. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 pinkexpress7-at-hotmail.com.

14 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Night SLP. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Our usual route will be on the trails from SLP to West River Road with a rest stop at Dunn Bros. on Lake Street, but we may try other routes that include low traffic streets. We're not insane, so rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, George Hagemann 612-251-4400.

15 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Mn 55109. This ride features the Gateway Trail - a scenic, shaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. All riders are welcome! Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol.com.

15 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

16 WED 10:00 AM B/C 38 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BALD EAGLE. 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 past Lake Vadnais, up Centerville Road and around Bald Eagle Lake with a rest stop at the Holiday Station. From there it's on east and south to intersect the Gateway Trail at Manning. After about 10 miles we exit the trail at the Snowman in North St. Paul and take a continuous road (17th Ave./ County Rd. C/ Keller Pkwy/ Little Canada Rd.) back to The Taste of Scandinavia hoping there's some soup left for us. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.

16 WED 10:30 AM C 20-25 Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. 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 mapless 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 thru 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 cell 612-554-1340 Mary Swanstrom 763-427-5035

16 WED 3:00 PM A/B 13-30 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Note: Moved to across the street in front of Eriks' store for the rest of the season due to lighting issues. PLEASE NOTE THE 1 HOUR EARLIER START TIME TO CONTINUE THIS AS A DAY RIDE! This ride is for those who want to log around 40-55 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 NIGHT ride). This is an easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride will conclude in time to join the 6:00 NIGHT ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless, but extremely easy routes. If its’ raining (or snowing!), 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. Ride is normally 19 miles with a leg down and back to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail now with no rest. We will be adding the three lakes (Isles, Calhoun and Harriet) to up our mileage to the maximum amounts allowed for a day ride unless the weather is unpleasant. Ride will be dicussed as a group each week. Currently the plan is the following: On the 9th = 30 miles, 16th = 27 miles, 23rd = 26 miles and on the 30th = 25 miles. There are also the 13 or 19 mile options available to anyone that wants to do that instead, or if the weather is not pleasant, etc. The route will change now every week due to less sunlight times, but essentially it is the same 19 mile course all summer plus two or three of the lakes mentioned earlier. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NIGHT RIDING EQUIPMENT IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 6:00PM RIDE! I have a few spare sets if you forget yours or want to try the night ride at 6:00. You cannot ride the 6:00 ride with out both front and rear lights. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030 cell, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo.com.

16 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 10th Ave South and 29th Street on the Midtown Greenway. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course) and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com and others TBD.

16 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com & Other TCBC Leaders.

17 THU 10:00 AM B 33, 40 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview Mall - Hwy 96 & Lexington. Come out and get some easy miles in for this new year. After many times on this popular route it has become highly refined. It is smooth and scenic, with wide shoulders and miles between most stops, a very pleasant indoor/outdoor rest stop at Dunn Bros/Fairway Foods in Hugo. Restrooms at ridestart. Faster riders always welcome. Mapless, but with an accurate cue sheet. There is a 7 mile shortcut across Main St. If you want to see a map, view the route here : http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/47753236/ Just copy and paste this address into your the address bar on your browser. Zoom in as needed to see detail. I may use my discretion to provide a more appropriate route in bad weather. John Ford & others juan4d-at-gmail.com.

17 THU 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Sunsets and City Lights (New Brighton). Depart from Silverwood Park 2500 County Rd E W New Brighton, MN 55112 (763) 694-7707. Special November extension!!! Explore roads and trails with opportunities to see sunsets and city lights. Easy, social night rides with different routes each week. Front and rear lights are required and reflective or bright clothing highly recommended. Dress appropriately for slower night riding in colder weather. Leaders front and back. Coffee and restrooms available at start. Link to Silverwood Park http://www.mapquest.com/#dd0eb6c859d1ace515a252fe Mary Miller, 763-789-7560; Dan Miller, 612-789-8876.

18 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 Friday Metric. Depart from Vadnas-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice st. North parking lot. ( If gate is closed go to south lot off from County Road F ). Try this classic ride to Marine on St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and The General Store. Shorter options are available. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462

18 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes, paved trails and alleys in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights at night. New riders welcome. We'll be out after dark so bike lights front and rear are required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker; Kathy Mulier; Elijah Rose.

19 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

19 SAT 8:30 AM C 25/35 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: PARKWAYS TO EMILY'S. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride from Roseville to Emily's just south of the Memorial Parkway in Minneapolis. The route will include St. Anthony Parkway, Memorial Parkway, Theodore Wirth Parkway, and the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 35-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.

19 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30-56-68 mi. Into Fall Cruisin' the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp (upper deck) located on Barry 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S, Wayzata, MN 55391". Regular Cruisin' the Crow routes (81 mile ride excluded due to colder weather). 56 mi route has rest stop at the Three Crows Coffee Shop in Delano. 30 mile route offers shorter option with rest stop at Caribou Coffee in Mound. All routes return to Wayzata on the Dakota Trail. Jim Angle 763-208-3595.

20 SUN 7:15 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol.com.

20 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

20 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Fall Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Fall is here, but don't let the cool weather put a damper on your weekend riding. Come on out on these crisp fall days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, check message boards or contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

20 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 25/45 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. Ice or snow will cancel the ride Eric Feld 612-743-4097, eric.feld40-at-gmail.com.

21 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. I don't know about you, but I need the exercise. This is a scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Leader will ride 13 mph average. Faster riders always welcome. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything. Come early to chat with the mechanics and stay warm inside. Rain or snow will cancel this ride. Marina Lim (651) 808-5473 pinkexpress7-at-hotmail.com.

21 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Night SLP. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 8006 Minnetonka Blvd., St Louis Park, NW corner of Texas Ave and Minnetonka Blvd. Our usual route will be on the trails from SLP to West River Road with a rest stop at Dunn Bros. on Lake Street, but we may try other routes that include low traffic streets. We're not insane, so rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Jon Koser 952-210-1124, George Hagemann 612-251-4400.

22 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Mn 55109. This ride features the Gateway Trail - a scenic, shaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. all riders are welcome! Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol.com.

22 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

23 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109-about a half mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washigton 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: 612-940-3462.

23 WED 10:30 AM C 20 ?? Champlin Midmorning Ramble-maplessLooony Mary version. 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 mapless 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. may be snow and we will cancel. MamaLoon Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909.

23 WED 3:00 PM A/B 13-30 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Note: Moved to across the street in front of Eriks' store for the rest of the season due to lighting issues. PLEASE NOTE THE 1 HOUR EARLIER START TIME TO CONTINUE THIS AS A DAY RIDE! This ride is for those who want to log around 40-55 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 NIGHT ride). This is an easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride will conclude in time to join the 6:00 NIGHT ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless, but extremely easy routes. If its’ raining (or snowing!), 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. Ride is normally 19 miles with a leg down and back to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail now with no rest. We will be adding the three lakes (Isles, Calhoun and Harriet) to up our mileage to the maximum amounts allowed for a day ride unless the weather is unpleasant. Ride will be discussed as a group each week. Currently the plan is the following: On the 9th = 30 miles, 16th = 27 miles, 23rd = 26 miles and on the 30th = 25 miles. There are also the 13 or 19 mile options available to anyone that wants to do that instead, or if the weather is not pleasant, etc. The route will change now every week due to less sunlight times, but essentially it is the same 19 mile course all summer plus two or three of the lakes mentioned earlier. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NIGHT RIDING EQUIPMENT IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 6:00PM RIDE! I have a few spare sets if you forget yours or want to try the night ride at 6:00. You cannot ride the 6:00 ride with out both front and rear lights. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030 cell, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo.com.

23 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 10th Ave South and 29th Street on the Midtown Greenway. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com and others TBD.

23 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com & Other TCBC Leaders.

24 THU 10:00 AM A/B 20-40 mi. Thanksgiving Trails (St. Paul). Depart from Starbucks, 2050 Ford Parkway (Cleveland & Ford Parkway, Highland Village), St Paul. An easy parkway and trail ride to justify a big meal. Mileage will depend on weather. Contact leader for status if weather is bad. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

25 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 Friday Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice st. North parking lot. ( If gate is closed go to south lot off from County Road F ). Try this classic ride to Marine on St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and The General Store. Shorter options are available. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462

25 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C ~25 mi. URBAN FUNK. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A mapless social ride on bike lanes, paved trails and alleys in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights at night. New riders welcome. We'll be out after dark so bike lights front and rear are required. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; Loren Schomaker; Kathy Mulier; Elijah Rose.

26 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

26 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 30-40 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 we will do a ride that is roughly equal in miles to temp at the ride start. Weather will dictate route and distance. Dress appropriately and bring a bike that is suitable for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

26 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 30-56-68 mi. Into Fall Cruisin' the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp (upper deck) located on Barry 1 block north of Lake St. Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S, Wayzata, MN 55391". Regular Cruisin' the Crow routes (81 mile ride excluded due to colder weather). 56 mi route has rest stop at the Three Crows Coffee Shop in Delano. 30 mile route offers shorter option with rest stop at Caribou Coffee in Mound. All routes return to Wayzata on the Dakota Trail. Jim Angle 763-208-3595.

27 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

27 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol.com.

28 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave N. Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Rain or snow will likely cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or contact leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Drive or side streets, not in store front. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell).

29 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Mn 55109. This ride features the Gateway Trail - a scenic, shaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. all riders are welcome! Richard Miller, Cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol.com.

29 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. Fall Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Various routes in various directions, depending on the weather and my mood. Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

30 WED 10:00 AM A/B 25-63 mi. Miles from Maplewood. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109-about a half mile south of Hwy. 36. Ride the beautiful roads of Washigton 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: 612-940-3462.

30 WED 3:00 PM A/B 13-30 mi. Prelude to SLP'ing Out. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Note: Moved to across the street in front of Eriks' store for the rest of the season due to lighting issues. PLEASE NOTE THE 1 HOUR EARLIER START TIME TO CONTINUE THIS AS A DAY RIDE! This ride is for those who want to log around 40-55 miles on a Wednesday evening (this ride plus the 6:00 NIGHT ride). This is an easy ride primarily on bike paths with easy terrain (no hills). Ride will conclude in time to join the 6:00 NIGHT ride at the same location allowing some socialization with the 6:00 riders. This ride is mapless, but extremely easy routes. If its’ raining (or snowing!), 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. Ride is normally 19 miles with a leg down and back to the Free Wheel Bike location on the Greenway trail now with no rest. We will be adding the three lakes (Isles, Calhoun and Harriet) to up our mileage to the maximum amounts allowed for a day ride unless the weather is unpleasant. Ride will be discussed as a group each week. Currently the plan is the following: On the 9th = 30 miles, 16th = 27 miles, 23rd = 26 miles and on the 30th = 25 miles. There are also the 13 or 19 mile options available to anyone that wants to do that instead, or if the weather is not pleasant, etc. The route will change now every week due to less sunlight times, but essentially it is the same 19 mile course all summer plus two or three of the lakes mentioned earlier. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NIGHT RIDING EQUIPMENT IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 6:00PM RIDE! I have a few spare sets if you forget yours or want to try the night ride at 6:00. You cannot ride the 6:00 ride with out both front and rear lights. Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030 cell, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo.com.

30 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 10th Ave South and 29th Street on the Midtown Greenway. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com and others TBD.

30 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com & Other TCBC Leaders.

December

1 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25 mi. City Explorer. Depart from parking lot at Lake Harriet bandshell 42nd St and S Lake Harriet Pkwy 55409 Pay parking or free on the street. North route on Greenway to River Road, returning on Theodore Wirth Pkwy with a rest stop somewhere. Katie Angle 763-208-3595.

2 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric. Depart from South end of Sucker Lake Park(parking lot off of County Road F, east of Rice St. Join this classic ride to Marine on the St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, cell: 612-940-3462.

2 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; and others.

3 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

3 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 25-30-56 mi. Fall Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp (upper deck) located on Barry 1 block north of Lake St, Google map location is "Lake St. E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN. Fall version of ride with 25 & 30 mi options to Mound as well as usual 58 mi version to Delano, all rides return on the Dakota Trail. Jim Angle 763-208-3595.

3 SAT 11:00 AM C 26 mi. December Gateway (Maplewood). Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, 55109. Please park in the south lot near ramp leading to the Gateway. Water and restrooms at the community center. This is a mapless ride on the Gateway as we enjoy the last days of fall on a December morn. Have fun with your biker buddies on this crisp Saturday leisure ride. Hope to see you there. Kevin DePratter, Cell: 715.554.0072, Cindy DePratter, Cell: 715.554.0042.

4 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

4 SUN 7:45 AM A/B 62/79/101 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant -New Brighton-2 blocks west of I-35W on County Rd D. This ride is in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell: 612-940-3462.

4 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, angry polar bears, and fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net.

4 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com (12/4, 12/18) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/11).

5 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE for the combined January/February issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org.

5 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave N. Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride which goes around most of Bald Eagle Lake. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Snow might cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or contact ride leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Dr. or side streets, not in front of store. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell).

6 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

7 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-maplessLooony Mary version. 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 mapless 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. Mary (mamaloon)Swanstrom 763-427-2909.

7 WED 11:00 AM C 15 mi. Do the Dome. Depart from Wabun picnic area east of Minnehaha falls park. We'll ride trails, bike lanes and streets to the Dome and back with rest stop at Greenway bike shop. Dress for the weather. John Avoles 651-437-3974.

7 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center 10th Ave South and 29th Street on the Midtown Greenway. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com and others TBD.

7 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com, and other TCBC Leaders.

9 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave N. Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Snow may cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or contact leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Drive or other side streets, not in store front. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell).

9 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; and others.

10 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

10 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 25-30-56 mi. Fall Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp (upper deck) located on Barry 1 block north of Lake St, Google map location is "Lake St. E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN. Fall version of ride with 25 & 30 mi options to Mound as well as usual 58 mi version to Delano, all rides return on the Dakota Trail. Jim Angle 763-208-3595.

10 SAT 11:00 AM B/C 31-50 mi. RENEE'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. It's Renee's big FIVE-OH so come celebrate and ride with us. We'll do either a 50 mile or 50 kilometer route depending on weather and road conditions. Mapless, mostly on paved trails... or wherever Renee wants to go. :) Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net.

11 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

11 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com (12/4, 12/18) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/11).

12 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30-40 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. N. Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride which goes around most of Bald Eagle Lake. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Snow or rain might cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel or Delay" message board or contact ride leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Dr. or side streets, not in front of store. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell).

13 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

13 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, pres-at-biketcbc-dot-org.

14 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com, and other TCBC Leaders.

16 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave N. Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Rain or snow will likely cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel or Delay" message board or contact leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Drive or other side streets, not in store front. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell)

16 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; and others.

17 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

17 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 25, 30 & 56 mi. Fall Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp located on Barry Ave. 1 block north of Lake St in Wazyata, Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN". Fall version of the ride with shorter options 25 & 30 mi with rest stop at Caribou in Mound and longer 56 mi ride with rest stop at Three Crows Coffee Shop in Delano. Jim Angle 763-208-3595.

18 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-80 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 80 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. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Winter riding at its best! Randall Huskamp, rhuskamp-at-gmail.com.

18 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome. Jim Joy 612-827-6995 jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com (12/4, 12/18) Charles Breer 651-699-2029, charles.breer-at-comcast-dot-net (12/11).

18 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. MUSH, YOU HUSKIES (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. A wintery mapless social ride on paved trails and bike lanes. We'll venture as far as weather and road conditions permit. Temps below ten above, angry polar bears, and fast-moving glaciers may cancel the ride. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke.bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net.

18 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 25 mi. Bikings Better Than The Vikings. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Only snow and ice will prevent us from enjoying a cup of Creekside Coffee. We'll be traveling on lightly used roads in the western suburbs with a rest stop midway. I'll try to maintain a "B" pace, and self sufficient "A" riders welcome. Check the message board for possible cancellation an hour before ride time. Pete May 952-200-4939.

19 MON 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave N. Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride which goes around most of Bald Eagle Lake. Rest stop at mile 19. Snow or rain might cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel or Delay" message board or contact ride leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Drive or side streets, not in front of store. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell).

20 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

20 TUE 11:00 AM C 15-20 mi. c Santa ride. Depart from Como lake south parking lot. If there no snow by x-mas will they let him ride a bike! John Avoles 651-437-3974.

21 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm.com.

21 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com, and other TCBC Leaders.

22 THU 10:30 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109. This ride features the Gateway Trail - a scenic, shaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. All riders are welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147.

23 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park,south parking lot off of County Road F. Try this classic ride to Marine on St, Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and The General Store. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147 Cell: 612-940-3462.

23 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. County Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave N Roseville, MN 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee at mile 19. self-sufficient riders welcome. Rain or snow may cancel this ride. Check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or contact leader if weather is questionable. Park on Woodhill Drive or side streets, not in front of store. The shop opens at 10:00 AM if you need anything. Mark Gregory 651-442-0639 (cell).

23 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; and others.

24 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 58 mi. Dunn Early -mapped for Christmas EVE. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. Get your chores done early and come riding. Randall already opened his christmas gift (a NEW bike.) So everyone should come out to enjoy a great day for riding. Winter group riding at its best. The route will be around Lake Minnetonka and many scenic roads in-between. Map will be provided. Gifts will be available for all city limit signs. Hope to see you there! Randall Huskamp, Matt Younker.

24 SAT 8:30 AM BUS TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Rosedale Transit Center at the Rosedale Mall in Roseville. We will take the #65 bus leaving at 8:29 from the Rosedale Transit Center at the Rosedale Mall in Roseville. The destination is the Louisiana Cafe at Selby and Dale in St. Paul. After breakfast we will return to the Transit Center on the #65 bus. Alternatively one could just drive to the Louisiana Cafe at Selby and Dale and plan to meet us there at 9:00 for breakfast. There is parking behind the cafe. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.

24 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 25, 30 & 56 mi. Fall Cruising the Crow. Depart from Meet at Parking Ramp located on Barry Ave. 1 block north of Lake St in Wazyata, Google map location is "Lake St E & Barry Ave S. Wayzata, MN". Fall version of the ride with shorter options 25 & 30 mi with rest stop at Caribou in Mound and longer 56 mi ride with rest stop at Three Crows Coffee Shop in Delano. Jim Angle 763-208-3595.

24 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Winter is here, but don't let the cold weather put a damper on your riding. Come on out on these cold winter days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Cross or mountain bikes are encouraged. Dress appropriately for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

26 MON 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Think Spring (Monday Edition). Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville MN 55113 - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Think Spring returns for another great year of complaining about the cold but riding anyway. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. We go in just about all weather except freezing rain, blizzard or windchill below -20F. All self-sufficient riders are welcome Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

27 TUE 11:00 AM A/B 15-25 mi. Winter Warmup. Depart from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, West 50th and Minnehaha Parkway, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. All self-sufficient riders are welcome! Jim Joy, 612-827-6995, jim.joy.mpls-at-gmail.com.

27 TUE 11:00 AM C 15-20 mi. c the river. Depart from Fort parking lot Bloomington Rd. and Hiway 55. Bike trails and roads with views of the river. Dress for the weather. John Avoles 651-437-3974.

28 WED 5:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. Midtown Max. Depart from Midtown Bike Center, (Freewheel) On the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th St E. Maximum Distance, Maximum pace, Maximum Challenges (hills of course)and I have to add, Maximum fun. No rest stops on this night ride as we will ride into the night as a group on routes determined by leader and anything is possible so be prepared. Snow will not stop this group from heading out into the elements so come prepared, we are waiting for you! Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail.com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm.com.

28 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 25 mi. SLP'ing Out at Night (St Louis Park). Depart from Erik's Bike Shop MAIN parking lot in front of the store located at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, 55426, at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Ride mostly on paved (& if snow - plowed!) trails, maybe some painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the St Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina and Minneapolis areas. Ride is mapless and group stays together. Very cold temperatures, rain, snow or ice may cause the ride to be canceled. Contact one of the leaders if conditions are questionable. Mike Beadles, 612-839-5406, mrbikey-at-mrbikey-dot-com, Bruce Siegfried, 612-990-2030, brucesiegfried-at-yahoo-dot-com, and other TCBC Leaders.

30 FRI 6:00 PM Night-C 25 mi. WINTER FUNK (Uptown). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 901 W Lake St (SW corner of Bryant & Lake), Minneapolis. Winter night biking in Minnesota? You betcha! A mapless urban social ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. Bring a friend, see the sights. Rest stop(s). New riders welcome. Bike lights fore and aft required. Studded tires highly recommended for icy conditions. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Ed Hassler 612-990-9861 spoke-dot-bikenut-at-comcast-dot-net; and others.

31 SAT 11:00 AM A/B 15-40 mi. Winter Warmer. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Winter is here, but don't let the cold weather put a damper on your riding. Come on out on these cold winter days and enjoy some riding around familiar lakes with a few hills tossed in for some extra fun. Weather will dictate route and distance. Cross or mountain bikes are encouraged. Dress appropriately for the existing weather conditions. If weather is questionable, contact ride leader to confirm ride is still going Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

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