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1 MON 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on streets or pay to park in lot. Social ride along rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with luncheon stop en route. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, ; .
1 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS FROM GOLD'S GYM. Depart from Gold's Gym, 905 E County Rd E, Vadnais Heights 55127. THIS IS THE PINK EXPRESS RIDE WITH A NEW START LOCATION. From Hwy 35E north, exit County Rd E. Turn left. Gold's Gym is on your right at the end of the strip mall. Park in center of lot. A scenic ride passing Vadnais & Bald Eagle lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph speed. Post ride food options: Festival Foods, Chipotle, Panera Bread, KFC, McD's, Wendy's. Marina Lim , .
1 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul (parking in lot across from store or park on the street). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul, with a few hills. Come early and sample some bread, cookies, trail bars and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; cell or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
1 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. AFTER DARK DEPOT DEPARTURE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Bring your headlight and taillight and ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
2 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. TUESDAY MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, just west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Road. Come join your friends on these sensational bike routes. Katie Angle, & Susan Evan, .
2 TUE 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Each week our Tuesday morning ride will depart from Minnehaha Falls and trek on various routes to different destinations and loop back. We will have a rest/lunch stop en route or offer lunch option after ride. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
2 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. EARLY EDITION: TEARS, GEARS, FEARS. Depart from 1195 St. Paul Avenue (corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea). All the tears, gears & fears of the later ride, and early enough to finish before dark. Parking in driveway/street on Dorothea. (Mapquest url available from ride leader) Steve Scholl, , , .
2 TUE 4:30 PM B 24 mi. PRE-BOARD FLIGHT. Depart from the park on the west end of Summit Ave, where it intersects with Mississippi River Blvd. Your chance to ride on a ride with at least one TCBC Board member on it. This ride is located near the actual Board meeting and scheduled immediately before it. Mike Beadles, , .
2 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. TUESDAYS FROM AARON. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd, park in north lots. Grab your lights and hit the road from this fine river locale. Hugh Gitlin, , , and TBA.
2 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact President Charles Breer at for info.
3 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. FALL COLOR TOUR TO LAKE COMO. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. We will bike paved trails and bike route streets on our trek in search of those fall colors. Lunch stop en route will be at Black Bear Crossing at Lake Como pavilion. Ambassador: June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Herb Schultz, , ; Co-Leader, Open.
3 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson , WI . Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-483-9650 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Lee Thielman, .
3 WED 10:30 AM AB 50 mi. FOREST LAKE & BACK. Depart from the Cub Foods just South of 694 on Lexington Ave.. Enjoy a ride with your friends. Susan Evan, . (Web Ride)
3 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave So. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice scenic ride around three lakes, and on the trails and roads to Hopkins. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
3 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Ride past lakes and parks of the area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99 cent taco, or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks, , and others.
3 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ING OUT NITE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Mostly on paved trails and bicycle lanes. Meet the group furthest out in the parking lot straight out from the store's entrance door, as Erik's "A" team meets right by the front door. Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, .
3 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. ITS DIFFERENT IN THE DARK. The bells still ring and the departure is still at 6 from Richfieldís Woodlake Lutheran Church, but the sunset (yielding to the desire for variety) is different. Prescribed procedures necessitate the night designation for early evening rides in October, so bring your lights and know that the route will likely be determined by the weather. David Gepner, 612-861-1703, .
4 THU 10:00 AM A/B 30-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from picnic area just north of parking lot near Lake Harriet bandshell. Check out the fall colors on different routes in the metro. Katie Angle 10/11, 10/25, Susan Evan 10/4, 10/18.
4 THU 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. ANYWHERE FROM HARRIET ISLAND - ST PAUL. Depart from Harriet Island Regional Park parking lot. Access park from Plato Ave and Harbor Road Raise. Rides originate from Harriet Island and each ride will go somewhere and return. Expect various fun area routes on paved trails and city streets. Lunch options en route or after ride. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, ; ; .
4 THU 1:00 PM AB 50 mi. MIDDAY MATINEE. Depart from Kowalski's North lot at Syndicate and Summit 1 block east of Hamline. Enjoy a fall afternoon by riding south into Dakota county and returning to St. Paul before rush hour Bruce Berry, 651-690-2510, bruce2276@aol.com. (Web Ride)
4 THU 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. The route is changed to quieter roads. You may want to change your tires if the leaves start piling up and be sure you have effective lights front and rear. , 763-789-7560.
4 THU 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Watch the setting sun as we explore parts of northern Dakota County and Fort Snelling Park on this early autumn Night Ride. The route will use a mix of trails and roads. Front and rear lights are required and the group must stay together. Cross or mountain bikes are recommended on night rides to provide a more stable ride and to minimize the chances for flats. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. (rescheduled)
5 FRI 9:45 AM B/C 30/46/66 mi. WILLARD MUNGER TRAIL-HINCKLEY NORTHBOUND. Depart from Hinckley trailhead. (1 block north of Fire Museum at intersection Hwy 61/ Cty Rd 18). We'll ride this paved trail north to one of three towns: Finlayson, Willow River, or Moose Lake, or points between. There should be fall colors to make this trip especially scenic. Lunch and rest stops en route. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897, Don Picard, 952-894-3431, Herb Schultz, ; .
5 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28/47/63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. A fine ride to Marine on St. Croix with a tasty sandwich at the General Store or the shorter version to Pine Point and back. Katie Angle 10/19, Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 10/5, Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 10/26, Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 10/12.
5 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 35 mi. APPLE TURNOVER. Depart from Linwood Community Center, St. Clair Ave at Victoria, St. Paul. Join us for this variation on a scenic fall spin and we'll see if we can still find apples growing in St. Paul. Liesa and Shelby Miller, .
5 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net, Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
5 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "MIGHTY MOOSE". Depart from Moose Country Eatery, 857 Hwy 13, Lilydale. Bring your climbing legs, we will climb a few hills in St. Paul. But the best part of all is that we will have some very nice downhills too. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach 651-341-3454; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
5 FRI 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from SW end of Langford Park which you reach by going W on Blake Ave from Raymond Ave, St Paul, just S of Como and Raymond Ave. Fall rides may slow down, but we make up for it with comradery. As the leaves pile up, more tire tread is good and effective lights are a necessity. We'll still go out to eat at Bascali's or the Gardens of Salonica. , 763-789-7560.
6 SAT 7:00 AM C 15-20 mi. "GO (4) IT" (PART ONE). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). A nice mapless (4) Part ride at a nice "C" pace. Part 1 will lead us to St. Paul to Great Harvest Bread for a stop for breakfast, MMMMM rolls, cinnamon bread. Part 2 will be ride "GREAT ROLLS" (see below) and lead us back to Mpls. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall and OTHERS.
6 SAT 7:00 AM AB 52/64/84 (2) mi. COON RAPIDS RIVER RIDE REVISED (DOUBLE). Depart from Eriks Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd. Coon Rapids Mn 55433. Come and enjoy a ride through anoka county and isanti county. If you have the time to ride, double up and do another loop. Jeff Hofstede . (Web Ride)
6 SAT 8:30 AM C 21 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. 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, but worth the extra effort. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
6 SAT 9:00 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Northfield High School on Division St./ HWY 246 on 246. HS is on the right. At the age of 10, on his big red SCHWINN WASP, the PUDDING BOY made his great lonely ride. This time you come too. See Valley Grove Church, most of Nerstrand, Kenyon's Blvd. of Roses, Zumbrota's Covered Bridge, downtown Wanamingo, Sogn Valley, the Al Quie Post Office, and Malt-O-Meal Dam. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL. Beautiful rolling hill country. Bring a friend or two who ride your pace. Ride leader rides an easy B pace. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol.com.
6 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 50/100 mi. OUR 7TH ANNUAL BIG FALL RIDE. Depart from Hugo, located on 61 & 14 or also called 8 or Frenchman Rd N. B distances, but with a C pace. On the Hardwood Creek / Sunrise Prairie Trails. We'll start / finish at the trailhead in Hugo. We can make a lunch stop at North Branch (about 4 blocks west off the trail). Any questions? Please call Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller fon# 651-770-5065.
6 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "GREAT ROLLS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St Paul (PARK in lot across from store or on the street). We will meet at Great Harvest for breakfast rolls at 7:30 AM. They make a roll with hash browns, cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs rolled up in a wheat dough, mmmm good!! Please call ahead so we can make sure there is enough for everyone. Oh yeah, the ride will be a nice slow scenic ride around St. Paul. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell 651-2854224; Pete "THE HAMMER Hall AND OTHERS.
6 SAT 10:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. NOTE NEW START TIME. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters
6 SAT 10:00 AM C 24 mi. PLYMOUTH TO PARKERS LAKE. Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth. From Hwy I-494 take Cty Rd 9 east .7 miles to park entrance (no admission fee). Follow signs to Visitor Center parking lot. We will be biking on paved Regional Trail along east side of Medicine Lake to Parkers Lake and surrounding neighborhoods with lunch/rest stop in Golden Valley. Our return will be on west side of Medicine Lake. Ambassadors: Eve Perlman, 763-559-8951; Duane and Diana Kasper, 952-448-1608; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
6-7 SAT 10:30 AM & SUN 9:30 AM A/B CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT. Once again, we'll play in the fall colors along the magnificent back roads in Wisconsin Coulee Country. The Saturday ride options of 74, 60 (or 57 less hilly) miles will depart from Pepin, WI at 10:30 AM. In Pepin, turn right on Prairie St. Go two blocks to 1st St. Turn left and park straight ahead in the lot along the R.R. tracks opposite the Pickle Factory Restaurant. After the ride, we'll clean up and then sit down to a wonderful dinner. Details of this dinner will come later in the online TCBC Newsgroups. We'll stay overnight in Pepin at The Pepin Motel (715) 442-2012. The traditional Sunday breakfast (very good!) will be in Alma, WI (about 15 miles south of Pepin) at the Pier 4 Cafe, 600 North Main St (Hwy 35). It's located one block north of the Lock and Dam #4 parking lot. Please join us there around 8:00 AM. On Sunday, you'll have options of 82, 70 or 42 miles departing from the Lock and Dam lot in Alma at 9:30 AM. Please park on the street, not in the lot. After the final awe-inspiring descent back into Alma, we'll gather for coffee/ice cream treats at Fire and Ice across from the dam. The emphasis for this weekend is on group riding, NOT speed. We'll stop for a sit-down lunch both days. If you can't participate both days, just grab a friend and carpool down for one day or the other. Bob Hoffman 651-430-2676, Rebecca Lawrence and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360.
6 SAT 1:00 PM C 15-20 mi. "GO (4) IT" (PART 3). Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Ride #3 in a series of (4) mapless rides, at a nice "C" pace. We will leave St. Paul to Mpls. and wind around back to Sunrise Cyclery, to start and finish our 4-part ride series with the "FAMILY RIDE". Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall and OTHERS.
6 SAT 3:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. So., Mpls (Lake St. & 35W). A nice laid-back leisurely family bike ride on the trails and some roads. All ages welcome. A couple stops along the way at a playground and ice cream. Burleys and tag-a-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell 651-2854224, Molly SpokeGirl Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
7 SUN 7:15 AM A/AB 63, 80, 102, 152 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose 1 of 4 mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Many thanks to all the ride leaders who helped make this a weekly ride May - October! Note: The depart time & ride leader varies each Sunday as follows: 10/7: 7:15 AM Richard Franco ; 10/14: 7:30 AM Steve Scholl ; 10/21: 7:30 AM Jim Joy 612-827-6995; 10/28: 7:45 AM Steve Scholl .
7 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. "GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY". Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, on 80th St., one block off Hwy 52. Come join us for a nice leisurely ride around Dakota County. Molly "SpokeGirl" Lethert 651-755-6658; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or .
7 SUN 9:30 AM (82, 70, or 42 mi) A/B CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT. Day 2. See October 6.
7 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 30/35 mi. SUNDAY MORNING TO HOPKINS. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). This will be a new route for this ride using the streets and trails to Hopkins Depot and then returning to Minneapolis to meander through downtown before making our way back to Painters Community Park. Come out and enjoy the fall air and scenery only Minnesota can offer. Kevin DePratter, 715-386-2404, , Cell at ride 715-554-0072.
7 SUN 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. HOW SWEEEEET!!! Depart from Swede Hollow trail head parking lot at 7th St & Payne Ave (St Paul). Lot has limited parking. Use adjacent streets for overflow. We will explore the new Bruce Vento Wildlife Sanctuary, Swede Hollow, Bruce Vento Trail and the St Paul extension, all just east of downtown St Paul. Lunch option in area after ride. Ambassador: Tom Stranc, 651-994-6474; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
7 SUN 1:00 PM B 35-45 mi. HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. There are some improved routes, one with quiet neighborhoods and good (not great) roads. All welcome, but please be self-sufficient and have a buddy to ride with if you ride less than a B pace. , 763-789-7560.
7 SUN 1:30 PM B 32-38 mi. CANDY APPLE GRAY. Depart from Ramsey Beach, on Hwy 96 just east of Highway 61, White Bear Lake. Same start location, different route, different orchard. Explore some rolling hills on route to an apple bakery for apple pie, cookies, and turnovers. Faster riders welcomed so long as they leave some apple treats for the leader. Julie Kosbab, 651-253-2493, julie-at-rideboldly.org.
7 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. NORTH HENNEPIN CIRCLE. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). This will be a nice, easy ride on the roads and (mainly) trails of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, and north Minneapolis. We will start from the college (please park in the WEST lot, SOUTH side, near the ball fields), head to the Coon Rapids Dam, then south along the Mississippi Corridor Trail, cross at 694, continue south along the west side of the river, then swing back north on the Shingle Creek bike trail. Ample rest stop opportunities. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223, clarson65-at-hotmail.com.
7 SUN 4:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St, Shoreview. We will meet in the lower lot of the Shoreview Community Center, for a nice laid-back leisurely bike ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview and Arden Hills. We will make a couple stops along the way at a playground and a stop for ice cream. All age riders welcome, and Burleys and Tag-A-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or cell ; Molly "Spoke Girl" Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
8 MON 10:15 AM C 15-20 mi. CRUISE TO BELLA CUCINA. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 and Eden Prairie Rd (Hwy 4) intersection, go north 1 block to Wagner Way, turn right (east) and then left into strip mall parking lot. We'll bike on a select route on paved trails and roads with en route luncheon stop at Bella Cucina. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
8 MON 10:30 AM B 31 mi. PINK EXPRESS FROM GOLD'S GYM. Depart from Gold's Gym, 905 E County Rd E, Vadnais Heights 55127. THIS IS THE PINK EXPRESS RIDE WITH A NEW START LOCATION. From Hwy 35E north, exit County Rd E. Turn left. Gold's Gym is on your right at the end of the strip mall. Park in center of lot. A scenic ride passing Vadnais & Bald Eagle lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph speed. Post ride food options: Festival Foods, Chipotle, Panera Bread, KFC, McD's, Wendy's. Rain or snow will cancel the ride. Marina Lim , .
8 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul (parking in lot across from store or park on the street). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul, with a few hills. Come early and sample some bread, cookies, trail bars and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; cell or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
8 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. AFTER DARK DEPOT DEPARTURE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Bring your headlight and taillight and ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
8 MON DEADLINE for info for the Nov-Dec TCBC NEWS. E-mail schedule info to schedule@biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, news@biketcbc.org.
9 TUE 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Each week our Tuesday morning ride will depart from Minnehaha Falls and trek on various routes to different destinations and loop back. We will have a rest/lunch stop en route or offer lunch option after ride. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
9 TUE 10:00 AM BC 22/28/35/41 mi. GATREWAY EXPRESS. Depart from Burger King Parking Lot, Hwy 36 and Century Ave (Hwy 120). From 694 exit 36 west. South on Century (1/2 blk) to Burger King. Please park way to the back. This ride features the Gateway Trail. We will offer ride extensions out into Wash. County lakes and farm areas, or just ride the 22 mi. Gateway Trail if weather is windy or pressed for time. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride: 612-670-5902, Email: jumark@earthlink.net. (Web Ride)
9 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. EARLY EDITION: TEARS, GEARS, FEARS. Depart from 1195 St. Paul Avenue (corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea). All the tears, gears & fears of the later ride, and early enough to finish before dark. Parking in driveway/street on Dorothea. (Mapquest url available from ride leader) Steve Scholl, , , .
9 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. TUESDAYS FROM AARON. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd, park in north lots. Grab your lights and hit the road from this fine river locale. Hugh Gitlin, , , and TBA.
10 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. RICHFIELD TO HYLAND PARK IN BLOOMINGTON. Depart from Veteran's Park in Richfield at 64th St and Portland Avenue South. We'll ride city streets and trails. BRING LUNCH TO EAT IN PARK. Ambassador: June Johnson, 612-869-1710; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
10 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson , WI . Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-483-9650 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Lee Thielman, .
10 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave So. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice scenic ride around three lakes, and on the trails and roads to Hopkins. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
10 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Ride past lakes and parks of the area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99 cent taco, or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks, , and others.
10 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ING OUT NITE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Mostly on paved trails and bicycle lanes. Meet the group furthest out in the parking lot straight out from the store's entrance door, as Erik's "A" team meets right by the front door. Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, .
10 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. ITS DIFFERENT IN THE DARK. The bells still ring and the departure is still at 6 from Richfieldís Woodlake Lutheran Church, but the sunset (yielding to the desire for variety) is different. Prescribed procedures necessitate the night designation for early evening rides in October, so bring your lights and know that the route will likely be determined by the weather. David Gepner, 612-861-1703, .
11 THU 10:00 AM A/B 30-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from picnic area just north of parking lot near Lake Harriet bandshell. Check out the fall colors on different routes in the metro. Katie Angle 10/11, 10/25, Susan Evan 10/4, 10/18.
11 THU 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. ANYWHERE FROM HARRIET ISLAND - ST PAUL. Depart from Harriet Island Regional Park parking lot. Access park from Plato Ave and Harbor Road Raise. Rides originate from Harriet Island and each ride will go somewhere and return. Expect various fun area routes on paved trails and city streets. Lunch options en route or after ride. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, ; ; .
11 THU 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. The route is changed to quieter roads. You may want to change your tires if the leaves start piling up and be sure you have effective lights front and rear. , 763-789-7560.
12 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 25 & 50 mi. OLD ABE COLOR RIDE. Meet at the parking lot in Irvine Park just north of Leinenkugels Brewery on 124 in Chippewa Falls. Will ride some city streets to get to the new segment of the Old Abe Trail, ride to Jim Falls and Cornell, and back. Trail pass required: $4 day pass, $15 annual. Will have lunch in vicinity. Will visit Leinenkugels Brewery with dinner at Native Bay. Don Picard 952-894-3431, Herb Schultz 925-941-4381, John Hoffmann 715-834-7897. John's cell phone at start of ride 715-379-1074.
12 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28/47/63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. A fine ride to Marine on St. Croix with a tasty sandwich at the General Store or the shorter version to Pine Point and back. Katie Angle 10/19, Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 10/5, Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 10/26, Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 10/12.
12 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net, Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
12 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "MIGHTY MOOSE". Depart from Moose Country Eatery, 857 Hwy 13, Lilydale. Bring your climbing legs, we will climb a few hills in St. Paul. But the best part of all is that we will have some very nice downhills too. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach 651-341-3454; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
12 FRI 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from SW end of Langford Park which you reach by going W on Blake Ave from Raymond Ave, St Paul, just S of Como and Raymond Ave. Fall rides may slow down, but we make up for it with comradery. As the leaves pile up, more tire tread is good and effective lights are a necessity. We'll still go out to eat at Bascali's or the Gardens of Salonica. , 763-789-7560.
12 FRI 2:00 PM MB-AB 20 mi. JERRY LOOMIS MTB WEEKEND. Depart from Telemark Lodge. See article in this newsletter. Bob Bryan 952-926-8848 bobbkr-at-aol.com.
13 SAT 7:00 AM C 15-20 mi. "GO (4) IT" (PART ONE). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). A nice mapless (4) Part ride at a nice "C" pace. Part 1 will lead us to St. Paul to Great Harvest Bread for a stop for breakfast, MMMMM rolls, cinnamon bread. Part 2 will be ride "GREAT ROLLS" (see below) and lead us back to Mpls. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall and OTHERS.
13 SAT 7:15 AM AB 52/64/84/ (2) mi. COON RAPIDS RIVER RIDE (DOUBLE). Depart from Eriks Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids MN 55433. Come and ride throug Anoka and Isanti county. If you have the time, double up and go for another loop. Jeff Hofstede. (Web Ride)
13 SAT 8:30 AM C 19 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. 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. This is the shortest but hilliest of the Bike to Breakfast rides. Check your brakes before two long and steep downhills. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
13 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "GREAT ROLLS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St Paul (PARK in lot across from store or on the street). We will meet at Great Harvest for breakfast rolls at 7:30 AM. They make a roll with hash browns, cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs rolled up in a wheat dough, mmmm good!! Please call ahead so we can make sure there is enough for everyone. Oh yeah, the ride will be a nice slow scenic ride around St. Paul. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell 651-2854224; Pete "THE HAMMER Hall AND OTHERS.
13 SAT 9:00 AM B 64 mi. SATURDAY SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka County and back through Lino Lakes and Shoreview. Last running of the Snooze Button until Spring 2008. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175, hansonca96@comcast.net. (Web Ride)
13 SAT 10:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. NOTE NEW START TIME. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters
13 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. (Note later start time) Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Sibley Highway, west of Sibley House and east and downhill from St. Peter's Church by Mendota Bridge. (Mapquest url available from ride leader.) Park in lot or on the street. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Morning Glory Bakery in Rosemount and return through IGH/SSP/WSP. Long option to Northfield. Steve Scholl, , , .
13 SAT 10:00 AM MB-AB 20 mi. JERRY LOOMIS MTB WEEKEND. Depart from Namekagon Town Hall. See article in this newsletter. Bob Bryan 952-926-8848 bobbkr-at-aol.com.
13 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. CHIPPEWA FALLS COLOR RIDE. Extra miles optional. Chippewa Trail - meet at Water Street and First Avenue Owen Park parking lot. Trail pass required: $4 day pass, $15 annual. Take 94 to Exit 59. At top of exit take 312 right to Highway 12, about 5 miles. Follow Highway 12 to the right. Just before the river turn left on Menomonie Street, which turns into Water Street. Go to First Avenue, turn left to parking lot in Owen Park. Paved trail. Will ride to Meridian. Convenience store at Caryville. Water and toilet on route. Annual brat feed at John's. Don Picard 952-894-3431, Herb Schultz , John Hoffmann 715-834-7897. John's cell at start of ride 715-379-1074.
13 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 - 30 mi. COME RIDE MY NECK OF THE WOODS. Depart from easy to find Car's Bike Shop, 2661 Co. Rd. I & Old Hwy 10 in Mounds View, 763-784-6966. Enjoy the fall weather as we ride by lakes and through the woods on roads and the new, really smooth Mpls Diagonal Trail. Bring some money for a lunch stop. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop and check out the cool selection of bike wear. Kristine Poelzer .
13 SAT 11:00 AM AB 68/45 mi. EAST TO EL PASO. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls WI, on Cty M at intersection with WI Hwy 35. Challenging hills and lightly traveled roads to Spring Valley with a return thru quaint El Paso. Shorter options available. Self sufficient B riders welcome. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or with me by 9:30 that morning. Bruce Berry, 651-690-2510, bruce2276@aol.com. (Web Ride)
13 SAT 1:00 PM C 15-20 mi. "GO (4) IT" (PART 3). Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Ride #3 in a series of (4) mapless rides, at a nice "C" pace. We will leave St. Paul to Mpls. and wind around back to Sunrise Cyclery, to start and finish our 4-part ride series with the "FAMILY RIDE". Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall and OTHERS.
13 SAT 3:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. So., Mpls (Lake St. & 35W). A nice laid-back leisurely family bike ride on the trails and some roads. All ages welcome. A couple stops along the way at a playground and ice cream. Burleys and tag-a-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell 651-2854224, Molly SpokeGirl Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
13 SAT 6:00 PM MB-N 25 mi. THE BLACK FOREST. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Bring along some courage as we venture off road for a portion of this ride into a dark and remote wooded area. Listen for the sounds of the night and watch for our lights to illuminate the staring eyes among the trees. Road bikes not advised because of some soft and wet sections. A good, bright light is needed to guide you through the darkness. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen 651-552-9131. (Web Ride)
14 SUN 7:15 AM A/AB 63, 80, 102, 152 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose 1 of 4 mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Many thanks to all the ride leaders who helped make this a weekly ride May - October! Note: The depart time & ride leader varies each Sunday as follows: 10/7: 7:15 AM Richard Franco ; 10/14: 7:30 AM Steve Scholl ; 10/21: 7:30 AM Jim Joy 612-827-6995; 10/28: 7:45 AM Steve Scholl .
14 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. "GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY". Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, on 80th St., one block off Hwy 52. Come join us for a nice leisurely ride around Dakota County. Molly "SpokeGirl" Lethert 651-755-6658; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or .
14 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 45 mi. 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. Beautiful ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 612-743-4097.
14 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Possible dinner at The Norton's Restaurant in Bay City after the ride. Tony Wanschura, , 651-224-8360.
14 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 30/35 mi. SUNDAY MORNING TO HOPKINS. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). This will be a new route for this ride using the streets and trails to Hopkins Depot and then returning to Minneapolis to meander through downtown before making our way back to Painters Community Park. Come out and enjoy the fall air and scenery only Minnesota can offer. Kevin DePratter, 715-386-2404, , Cell at ride 715-554-0072.
14 SUN 10:00 AM MB-A/B 20 mi. JERRY LOOMIS MTB WEEKEND. Depart from Hatchery Creek Trailhead. See article in this newsletter. Bob Bryan 952-926-8848 bobbkr-at-aol.com.
14 SUN 10:30 AM B/C 28 mi. RED CEDAR FALL COLOR RIDE AND CREAMERY BUFFET. Extra miles optional. Take 94 to Menomonie exit. South to Highway 29 to Red Cedar trail head. Trail pass required: $4 day, $15 annual. Packed limestone trail. We hope the colors are half the beauty of last year. Don Picard 925-894-3431, Herb Schultz 925-941-4381, John Hoffmann 715-834-7897. John's cell at start of ride 715-379-1074.
14 SUN 11:00 AM C 20-25 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Minnehaha Park parking lot, park on street there are meters. Explore the Twin Cities and experience the art treasures of our art community. There will many food stops. Bring your camera and $$. We will have a major meal. Walter Griffin, 612-940-1211, photobike-at-yahoo.com.
14 SUN 12:00 PM AB 44 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate shopping Center on the SW corner of Highway 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. View the beautiful fall colors as we ride out to Loretto, with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe. Susan Evan, . (Web Ride)
14 SUN 1:00 PM B 35-45 mi. HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. There are some improved routes, one with quiet neighborhoods and good (not great) roads. All welcome, but please be self-sufficient and have a buddy to ride with if you ride less than a B pace. , 763-789-7560.
14 SUN 1:30 PM B 32-35 mi. SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY. Scenic and historic. Leave from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917.
14 SUN 4:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St, Shoreview. We will meet in the lower lot of the Shoreview Community Center, for a nice laid-back leisurely bike ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview and Arden Hills. We will make a couple stops along the way at a playground and a stop for ice cream. All age riders welcome, and Burleys and Tag-A-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or cell ; Molly "Spoke Girl" Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
15 MON 10:00 AM C 15/20 mi. JOANN'S FUN/EAT RIDE. Depart from Sundial Shopping Mall at Shady Oak & Sanibel Dr,. Minnetonka. From Hwy 62 (Crosstown) /Shady Oak Rd intersection go north 1/2 miles to strip mall on right. Our trek takes us to Hopkins and onto the LRT (limestone trail) and our return loop is on paved bike friendly roads. Our after-ride eats will be at JoAnn's. Ambassador: JoAnn Martin, 952-933-6931; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
15 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS FROM GOLD'S GYM. Depart from Gold's Gym, 905 E County Rd E, Vadnais Heights 55127. THIS IS THE PINK EXPRESS RIDE WITH A NEW START LOCATION. From Hwy 35E north, exit County Rd E. Turn left. Gold's Gym is on your right at the end of the strip mall. Park in center of lot. A scenic ride passing Vadnais & Bald Eagle lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph speed. Post ride food options: Festival Foods, Chipotle, Panera Bread, KFC, McD's, Wendy's. Marina Lim , .
15 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul (parking in lot across from store or park on the street). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul, with a few hills. Come early and sample some bread, cookies, trail bars and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; cell or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
15 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. AFTER DARK DEPOT DEPARTURE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Bring your headlight and taillight and ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
16 TUE 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Each week our Tuesday morning ride will depart from Minnehaha Falls and trek on various routes to different destinations and loop back. We will have a rest/lunch stop en route or offer lunch option after ride. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
16 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. EARLY EDITION: TEARS, GEARS, FEARS. Depart from 1195 St. Paul Avenue (corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea). All the tears, gears & fears of the later ride, and early enough to finish before dark. Parking in driveway/street on Dorothea. (Mapquest url available from ride leader) Steve Scholl, , , .
16 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. TUESDAYS FROM AARON. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd, park in north lots. Grab your lights and hit the road from this fine river locale. Hugh Gitlin, , , and TBA.
17 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. MEANDER THE BURBS. Depart from strip mall parking lot at Shady Oak and City West Pkwy (Eden Prairie). From Hwy 62 (Crosstown) go south to City West Pkwy and turn left (You will see Woody's Grille) into strip mall lot on right. We'll meander the burbs of Eden Prairie, Edina and Bloomington. En route rest stop. Lunch at Woody's Grille after ride. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
17 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson , WI . Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-483-9650 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Lee Thielman, .
17 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave So. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice scenic ride around three lakes, and on the trails and roads to Hopkins. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
17 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Ride past lakes and parks of the area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99 cent taco, or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks, , and others.
17 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ING OUT NITE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Mostly on paved trails and bicycle lanes. Meet the group furthest out in the parking lot straight out from the store's entrance door, as Erik's "A" team meets right by the front door. Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, .
17 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. ITS DIFFERENT IN THE DARK. The bells still ring and the departure is still at 6 from Richfieldís Woodlake Lutheran Church, but the sunset (yielding to the desire for variety) is different. Prescribed procedures necessitate the night designation for early evening rides in October, so bring your lights and know that the route will likely be determined by the weather. David Gepner, 612-861-1703, .
18 THU 10:00 AM A/B 30-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from picnic area just north of parking lot near Lake Harriet bandshell. Check out the fall colors on different routes in the metro. Katie Angle 10/11, 10/25, Susan Evan 10/4, 10/18.
18 THU 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. ANYWHERE FROM HARRIET ISLAND - ST PAUL. Depart from Harriet Island Regional Park parking lot. Access park from Plato Ave and Harbor Road Raise. Rides originate from Harriet Island and each ride will go somewhere and return. Expect various fun area routes on paved trails and city streets. Lunch options en route or after ride. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, ; ; .
18 THU 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. The route is changed to quieter roads. You may want to change your tires if the leaves start piling up and be sure you have effective lights front and rear. , 763-789-7560.
19 FRI 9:30 AM C 24 mi. TWO HILLS RIDE. Depart from Crosby Farm Park located off Shepard Rd, St Paul. We will bike through Hidden Falls Park, Mississippi River Blvd, cross at Lake Street to West River Rd, to the top of Fort Snelling and cross the 7th St Bridge (Hwy 5). From there weíll bike neighborhoods to reach the 35E bike route. Lunch stop en route at Cossetta's. Weíll return via the Wabasha Bridge, along Lilydale to the 35E bridge, and back to Crosby Farm Park shelter. Ambassador Nancy Welsh, 952-456-9260; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
19 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28/47/63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. A fine ride to Marine on St. Croix with a tasty sandwich at the General Store or the shorter version to Pine Point and back. Katie Angle 10/19, Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 10/5, Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 10/26, Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 10/12.
19 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net, Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
19 FRI 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "MIGHTY MOOSE". Depart from Moose Country Eatery, 857 Hwy 13, Lilydale. Bring your climbing legs, we will climb a few hills in St. Paul. But the best part of all is that we will have some very nice downhills too. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; Catherine "STAT CAT" Roach 651-341-3454; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
19 FRI 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. FRIDAY CENTRAL. Depart from SW end of Langford Park which you reach by going W on Blake Ave from Raymond Ave, St Paul, just S of Como and Raymond Ave. Fall rides may slow down, but we make up for it with comradery. As the leaves pile up, more tire tread is good and effective lights are a necessity. We'll still go out to eat at Bascali's or the Gardens of Salonica. , 763-789-7560.
20 SAT 7:00 AM C 15-20 mi. "GO (4) IT" (PART ONE). Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). A nice mapless (4) Part ride at a nice "C" pace. Part 1 will lead us to St. Paul to Great Harvest Bread for a stop for breakfast, MMMMM rolls, cinnamon bread. Part 2 will be ride "GREAT ROLLS" (see below) and lead us back to Mpls. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall and OTHERS.
20 SAT 7:15 AM AB 52/64/84/ (2) mi. COON RAPIDS RIVER RIDE (DOUBLE). Depart from Eriks Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids MN 55433. Come and ride throug Anoka and Isanti county. If you have the time, double up and go for another loop. Jeff Hofstede. (Web Ride)
20 SAT 7:30 AM A 50-75 mi. LEADERS CHOICE. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. "A" riders will ride as a group. Route and distance determined by the skill level of the riders, time commitments, and weather. NO MAP will be available for this ride. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058, rhuskamp@juno.com. (Web Ride)
20 SAT 8:30 AM B/C 26 mi. TWIN CITIES DOUBLE MARATHON (1ST LEG). Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. We'll ride a bike-modified TC Marathon route first leg (out and back) followed by a second ride from midpoint to finish (out and back). Bring water and a snack. Mother Nature could abbreviate ride. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897, Don Picard, 952-894-3431, Herb Schultz, ; .
20 SAT 8:30 AM C 22 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. The ride will feature 4 named trails (11 miles) and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway, and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. Well worth getting out early for. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
20 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. "GREAT ROLLS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St Paul (PARK in lot across from store or on the street). We will meet at Great Harvest for breakfast rolls at 7:30 AM. They make a roll with hash browns, cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs rolled up in a wheat dough, mmmm good!! Please call ahead so we can make sure there is enough for everyone. Oh yeah, the ride will be a nice slow scenic ride around St. Paul. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell 651-2854224; Pete "THE HAMMER Hall AND OTHERS.
20 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC MSN "Rides and Trips" message board during week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A rained-out Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, , 651-224-8360.
20 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 65-70 mi. GATEWAY ADVENTURE. Depart from St. Paul JCC, 1375 St. Paul Ave. Park in the child care parking lot, closest to Edgcumbe Rd. A fun ride from Highland out to Pine Point, with a visit to Pine Tree Orchard on the way back. Hugh Gitlin, .
20 SAT 10:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. NOTE NEW START TIME. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters
20 SAT 11:00 AM B 25 - 30 mi. COME RIDE MY NECK OF THE WOODS. Depart from easy to find Car's Bike Shop, 2661 Co. Rd. I & Old Hwy 10 in Mounds View, 763-784-6966. Enjoy the fall weather as we ride by lakes and through the woods on roads and the new, really smooth Mpls Diagonal Trail. Bring some money for a lunch stop. Arrive early to get your tires pumped up in the shop and check out the cool selection of bike wear. Kristine Poelzer .
20 SAT 1:00 PM B/C 26 mi. TWIN CITIES DOUBLE MARATHON (2ND LEG). Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. We'll ride a bike-modified TC Marathon route, second leg (out and back) to finish a double marathon. Bring snacks for this ride. After ride dining option to reminisce. (Mother Nature could abbreviate ride.) John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897, Don Picard, 952-894-3431, Herb Schultz, ; .
20 SAT 1:00 PM C 15-20 mi. "GO (4) IT" (PART 3). Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul. Ride #3 in a series of (4) mapless rides, at a nice "C" pace. We will leave St. Paul to Mpls. and wind around back to Sunrise Cyclery, to start and finish our 4-part ride series with the "FAMILY RIDE". Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall and OTHERS.
20 SAT 3:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. So., Mpls (Lake St. & 35W). A nice laid-back leisurely family bike ride on the trails and some roads. All ages welcome. A couple stops along the way at a playground and ice cream. Burleys and tag-a-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell 651-2854224, Molly SpokeGirl Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
21-27 NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY. 7 days/444 miles on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway from Nashville, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi. See the August and September issues of the TCBC News for trip details. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175; Jeff Ramberg, 612-929-270
21 SUN 7:15 AM A/AB 63, 80, 102, 152 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose 1 of 4 mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Many thanks to all the ride leaders who helped make this a weekly ride May - October! Note: The depart time & ride leader varies each Sunday as follows: 10/7: 7:15 AM Richard Franco ; 10/14: 7:30 AM Steve Scholl ; 10/21: 7:30 AM Jim Joy 612-827-6995; 10/28: 7:45 AM Steve Scholl .
21 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. "GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY". Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, on 80th St., one block off Hwy 52. Come join us for a nice leisurely ride around Dakota County. Molly "SpokeGirl" Lethert 651-755-6658; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or .
21 SUN 1:00 PM B 35-45 mi. HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. There are some improved routes, one with quiet neighborhoods and good (not great) roads. All welcome, but please be self-sufficient and have a buddy to ride with if you ride less than a B pace. , 763-789-7560.
21 SUN 1:30 PM C 25-30 mi. MEANDERING THE PARKS OF WOODBURY. Depart from Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Dr, Woodbury (Exit 494 south at Lake Road and head east. At the light, go south east to Ojibway Dr. then right into the park.) We will explore the parks and trails of Woodbury at a leisurely jaunt to enjoy the beautiful scenery only Woodbury can offer. We will dine at the Machine Shed following the ride. Kevin DePratter, 715-386-2404, cell at ride 715-554-0072, Herb Schultz, , .
21 SUN 1:30 PM B 32-38 mi. CANDY APPLE GRAY. Depart from Ramsey Beach, on Hwy 96 just east of Highway 61, White Bear Lake. Same start location, different route, different orchard. Explore some rolling hills on route to an apple bakery for apple pie, cookies, and turnovers. Faster riders welcomed so long as they leave some apple treats for the leader. Julie Kosbab, 651-253-2493, julie-at-rideboldly.org.
21 SUN 4:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St, Shoreview. We will meet in the lower lot of the Shoreview Community Center, for a nice laid-back leisurely bike ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview and Arden Hills. We will make a couple stops along the way at a playground and a stop for ice cream. All age riders welcome, and Burleys and Tag-A-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or cell ; Molly "Spoke Girl" Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
22 MON 9:30 AM C 15/20 mi. BREAKFAST AT ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE. Depart from Preserve Village Mall parking lot (by Jerrys) at Hwy 169 & Anderson Lakes Pkwy, Eden Prairie; From Hwy 494/169, go south 1.7 mi on Hwy 169 and exit onto Anderson Lakes Pkwy and straight into shopping mall. Park in SE corner of lot by Jerry's. We bike to The Original Pancake House for breakfast to stoke up for a few miles of riding on select mapless routes after breakfast. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
22 MON 10:30 AM B 31 mi. PINK EXPRESS FROM GOLD'S GYM. Depart from Gold's Gym, 905 E County Rd E, Vadnais Heights 55127. THIS IS THE PINK EXPRESS RIDE WITH A NEW START LOCATION. From Hwy 35E north, exit County Rd E. Turn left. Gold's Gym is on your right at the end of the strip mall. Park in center of lot. A scenic ride passing Vadnais & Bald Eagle lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph speed. Post ride food options: Festival Foods, Chipotle, Panera Bread, KFC, McD's, Wendy's. Rain or snow will cancel the ride. Marina Lim , .
22 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul (parking in lot across from store or park on the street). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul, with a few hills. Come early and sample some bread, cookies, trail bars and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; cell or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
22 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. AFTER DARK DEPOT DEPARTURE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Bring your headlight and taillight and ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
23 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. TUESDAY MEANDER. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, just west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Road. Come join your friends on these sensational bike routes. Katie Angle, & Susan Evan, .
23 TUE 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Each week our Tuesday morning ride will depart from Minnehaha Falls and trek on various routes to different destinations and loop back. We will have a rest/lunch stop en route or offer lunch option after ride. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
23 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. EARLY EDITION: TEARS, GEARS, FEARS. -THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELED- Depart from 1195 St. Paul Avenue (corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea). All the tears, gears & fears of the later ride, and early enough to finish before dark. Parking in driveway/street on Dorothea. (Mapquest url available from ride leader) Steve Scholl, , , .
23 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. TUESDAYS FROM AARON. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd, park in north lots. Grab your lights and hit the road from this fine river locale. Hugh Gitlin, , , and TBA.
24 WED 10:15 AM C 25 mi. SOUTHWEST METRO FALL RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 (Eden Prairie) turn north on Hwy 4 (Eden Prairie Rd). Go one block and then turn right (east) on Wagner Way and left into strip mall. We'll ride mostly paved trails through Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska with lakes scenery. Luncheon/rest stop in Chaska (Hwy 41 & Pioneer Trail). Return on LRT (crushed limestone). Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper, 952-448-1608; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
24 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson , WI . Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-483-9650 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Lee Thielman, .
24 WED 11:00 AM AB 50 mi. FOREST LAKE & BACK. Depart from the Cub Foods parking lot on Lexington Ave just South of 694. Enjoy a ride with your friends. Susan Evan, , bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
24 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave So. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice scenic ride around three lakes, and on the trails and roads to Hopkins. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
24 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Ride past lakes and parks of the area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99 cent taco, or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks, , and others.
24 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ING OUT NITE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Mostly on paved trails and bicycle lanes. Meet the group furthest out in the parking lot straight out from the store's entrance door, as Erik's "A" team meets right by the front door. Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, .
24 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. ITS DIFFERENT IN THE DARK. The bells still ring and the departure is still at 6 from Richfieldís Woodlake Lutheran Church, but the sunset (yielding to the desire for variety) is different. Prescribed procedures necessitate the night designation for early evening rides in October, so bring your lights and know that the route will likely be determined by the weather. David Gepner, 612-861-1703, .
25 THU 10:00 AM A/B 30-35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from picnic area just north of parking lot near Lake Harriet bandshell. Check out the fall colors on different routes in the metro. Katie Angle 10/11, 10/25, Susan Evan 10/4, 10/18.
25 THU 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. ANYWHERE FROM HARRIET ISLAND - ST PAUL. Depart from Harriet Island Regional Park parking lot. Access park from Plato Ave and Harbor Road Raise. Rides originate from Harriet Island and each ride will go somewhere and return. Expect various fun area routes on paved trails and city streets. Lunch options en route or after ride. John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, ; ; .
25 THU 6:00 PM N 20/25 mi. HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. The route is changed to quieter roads. You may want to change your tires if the leaves start piling up and be sure you have effective lights front and rear. , 763-789-7560.
26 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28/47/63 mi. MMVII METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. A fine ride to Marine on St. Croix with a tasty sandwich at the General Store or the shorter version to Pine Point and back. Katie Angle 10/19, Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 10/5, Michael McNutt 651-208-3185 10/26, Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 10/12.
26 FRI 10:00 AM 17 mi. I DIDN'T KNOW WE COULD DO THAT! Depart from Fort Snelling Visitor Center parking lot. Down to the MN River valley along a hidden trail under - yes under - the I-494 bridge, up to the MN Valley Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, back down onto the flats between the river and Longmeadow Lake to the Cedar Ave bridge, across to Jens A. Caspersen Landing, NE along a trail up to Mendota (eat at Axel's?), and across the Mendota Bridge back to Fort Snelling. Light off-road: mountain/cross tires recommended. Don't miss this "road less traveled" ride. Ambassadors: Ed Hassler, 612-990-9861; Patrick Morford, . John Avoles, ; Herb Schultz, . : .
26 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 35 mi. APPLE TURNOVER. Depart from Linwood Community Center, St. Clair Ave at Victoria, St. Paul. Join us for this variation on a scenic fall spin and we'll see if we can still find apples growing in St. Paul. Liesa and Shelby Miller, .
26 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43/32 mi. FRIDAY TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave, St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Route and distance will vary slightly each week. Short cut options available. George Hagemann, 612-251-4400, gphagemann@earthlink.net, Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
26 FRI 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (Light supper at 6:30 PM, followed by the meeting). Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park (Take Butler exit from Hwy 52 and go a short distance west, then turn south on Stassen) 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118. See separate article for more info.
27 SAT 6:30 AM B 40 mi. (20 mi. each way) "PAJAMA PARTY" (HALLOWEEN RIDE TO THE RIDE). Breakfast at 6:30, ride departs at 7:30 AM from Great Harvest Bread 534 Selby Ave. (St. Paul). This ride will take us to the ride start of the Holloween ride at Gateway cycle. We will ride thru St. Paul and the always scenic Gateway trail. Bonus if you show up in your PJ"S you will get a free cinnamon roll and coffie. NOTE: Return ride will be at 1:30PM at Gateway Cycle back to Great Harvest. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington 763-519-3364 or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall Mike "MR BIKEY" Beadles . (Web Ride)
27 SAT 7:15 AM AB 52/64/84/ (2) mi. COON RAPIDS RIVER RIDE (DOUBLE). Depart from Eriks Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids MN 55433. Come and ride throug Anoka and Isanti county. If you have the time, double up and go for another loop. Jeff Hofstede. (Web Ride)
27 SAT 8:00 AM A 45-60 mi. DUNN WHATEVER. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless group ride at an A pace. Leaders choice of route determined morning of ride. Arrive 30 mins early for coffee and to help decide where we are going. Caleb Donaldson 612-990-2646, calebandmichelle-at-msn.com, Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com. (Web Ride)
27 SAT 8:30 AM C 22 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST. Depart from Centennial Church, 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is the Stone Arch Bridge with breakfast at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. Well worth getting out early for. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol.com.
27 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/90 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. (Note later start time) Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Sibley Highway, west of Sibley House and east and downhill from St. Peter's Church by Mendota Bridge. (Mapquest url available from ride leader.) Park in lot or on the street. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Morning Glory Bakery in Rosemount and return through IGH/SSP/WSP. Long option to Northfield. Steve Scholl, , , .
27 SAT 10:00 AM A/AB/B/BC/C 15-20 or 25-30 mi. 2007 HALLOWEEN RIDE. Depart from Gateway Cycle, 6028 Hwy 36 Blvd No, Oakdale, MN 55128. ALL RIDERS WELCOME! Join TCBC for this annual adventure of spooks and spokes and tricks and treats! Wear a costume for our costume contest, then visit a TCBCer's house for brunch (sponsored by TCBC). Short route suitable for most riders, including kids and burleys. See article in this issue for all the details. Julie Kosbab, 651-253-2493, julie-at-rideboldly.org.
27 SAT 11:00 AM AB 68/45 mi. EAST TO EL PASO. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls WI, on Cty M at intersection with WI Hwy 35. Challenging hills and lightly traveled roads to Spring Valley with a return thru El Paso. Shorter options available. Self sufficient riders welcome. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board or with me by 9:30 that morning. Bruce Berry, 651-690-2510, bruce2276@aol.com. (Web Ride)
28 SUN 7:15 AM A/AB 63, 80, 102, 152 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose 1 of 4 mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Many thanks to all the ride leaders who helped make this a weekly ride May - October! Note: The depart time & ride leader varies each Sunday as follows: 10/7: 7:15 AM Richard Franco ; 10/14: 7:30 AM Steve Scholl ; 10/21: 7:30 AM Jim Joy 612-827-6995; 10/28: 7:45 AM Steve Scholl .
28 SUN 9:00 AM C 20-25 mi. "GET TO KNOW DAKOTA COUNTY". Depart from Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, on 80th St., one block off Hwy 52. Come join us for a nice leisurely ride around Dakota County. Molly "SpokeGirl" Lethert 651-755-6658; Paul "THUNDER" Huntington or .
28 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 45 mi. 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. Beautiful ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 612-743-4097.
28 SUN 9:45 AM B/C 30/35 mi. SUNDAY MORNING TO HOPKINS. Depart from Painters Community Park, 34th and Lyndale in Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). This will be a new route for this ride using the streets and trails to Hopkins Depot and then returning to Minneapolis to meander through downtown before making our way back to Painters Community Park. Come out and enjoy the fall air and scenery only Minnesota can offer. Kevin DePratter, 715-386-2404, , Cell at ride 715-554-0072.
28 SUN 1:00 PM B 35-45 mi. HEIGHTS HERE AND THERE. Depart from NE corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, Silver Lake Rd just N of 37th Ave NE (CR D) in St Anthony Village. There are some improved routes, one with quiet neighborhoods and good (not great) roads. All welcome, but please be self-sufficient and have a buddy to ride with if you ride less than a B pace. , 763-789-7560.
28 SUN 1:00 PM C 20 mi. "OUT OF PURGATORY". Depart from Purgatory Park, 17315 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka (free parking). From intersection Hwy 7 and Hwy 101 (stoplight in Minnetonka), go south on Hwy 101 to Excelsior Blvd (about .5 miles). Turn left (east) to Purgatory Park entrance sign (.3 miles) and right to park. (LRT crushed limestone trail) Fall colors should provide especially scenic views (Lake Minnetonka and the canopy of trees en route to Victoria) where we will have a rest stop. After-ride supper at Old Chicago Pizza. Ambassador: Dean Gayther, 952-937-8792; Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
28 SUN 1:00 PM AB 51 mi. TOWN HALL MEETING. Depart from Blaine city hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449, north on 35 to 95th/national sport center exit, go right, road turns into Raddison rd, turn right at 109th, go 1 block to town square dr, go right, park on street next to park. Leaving from Blaine we head for Wyoming and then to Lino Lakes then back to Blaine, circle the Carlos avery wildlife area. You might ride some roads that you have not been on before. First food stop at 29 miles, so come with water and a snack. Garry Glubka, 651-303-2207, . (Web Ride)
28 SUN 4:00 PM C 20-25 mi. "FAMILY RIDE". Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St, Shoreview. We will meet in the lower lot of the Shoreview Community Center, for a nice laid-back leisurely bike ride on the trails and roads of Shoreview and Arden Hills. We will make a couple stops along the way at a playground and a stop for ice cream. All age riders welcome, and Burleys and Tag-A-longs welcome. All riders and passengers must wear a helmet. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington; Molly "Spoke Girl" Lethert 651-552-9916, Judy "SPIKE" Kallestad 651-773-1101 and others.
29 MON 10:30 AM C 15/20 mi. HOPKINS EAST. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We ride on paved LRT East trail with en route lunch stop. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
29 MON 10:30 AM B 31 mi. PINK EXPRESS FROM GOLD'S GYM. Depart from Gold's Gym, 905 E County Rd E, Vadnais Heights 55127. THIS IS THE PINK EXPRESS RIDE WITH A NEW START LOCATION. From Hwy 35E north, exit County Rd E. Turn left. Gold's Gym is on your right at the end of the strip mall. Park in center of lot. A scenic ride passing Vadnais & Bald Eagle lakes. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Leader rides 14 mph speed. Post ride food options: Festival Foods, Chipotle, Panera Bread, KFC, McD's, Wendy's. Rain or snow will cancel the ride. Marina Lim , .
29 MON 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. "GREAT BUNS". Depart from Great Harvest Bread Co., 534 Selby Ave. St. Paul (parking in lot across from store or park on the street). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul, with a few hills. Come early and sample some bread, cookies, trail bars and other delicious specials. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington ; cell or Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
29 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. AFTER DARK DEPOT DEPARTURE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Bring your headlight and taillight and ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, . (Web Ride)
30 TUE 10:00 AM C 15-25 mi. TUESDAY RIDES FROM MINNEHAHA FALLS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets. Each week our Tuesday morning ride will depart from Minnehaha Falls and trek on various routes to different destinations and loop back. We will have a rest/lunch stop en route or offer lunch option after ride. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
30 TUE 10:00 AM AB 30-60 mi. TRAILHEAD TREKKING. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness 11351 Aquilla Drive Suite 101, Champlin MN 55316. This will be a mapless a/b ride, pace will between 16-19 mph. Jeff Hofstede . (Web Ride)
30 TUE 4:00 PM A/B 28/33 mi. EARLY EDITION: TEARS, GEARS, FEARS. Depart from 1195 St. Paul Avenue (corner of St Paul Ave & Dorothea). All the tears, gears & fears of the later ride, and early enough to finish before dark. Parking in driveway/street on Dorothea. (Mapquest url available from ride leader) Steve Scholl, , , .
30 TUE 4:30 PM B 20 mi. PRE-BOARD FLIGHT. Depart from the park on the west end of Summit Ave, where it intersects with Mississippi River Blvd. Your chance to ride on a ride with at least one TCBC Board member on it. This ride is located near the actual Board meeting and scheduled immediately before it. Mike Beadles, , .
30 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. TUESDAYS FROM AARON. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Hartford & Mississippi River Blvd, park in north lots. Grab your lights and hit the road from this fine river locale. Hugh Gitlin, , , and TBA.
30 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact President Charles Breer at for info.
31 WED 10:00 AM AB 30-60 mi. TRAILHEAD TREKKING. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness 11351 Aquilla Drive Suite 101, Champlin MN 55316. This will be a mapless a/b ride, pace will between 16-19 mph. Jeff Hofstede . (Web Ride)
31 WED 10:30 AM C 15/20 mi. CRUISE TO BELLA CUCINA. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5/Hwy 4 (Eden Prairie Rd) Intersection go north on Eden Prairie Rd one block to Wagner Way, turn right then left into mall parking lot. We'll bike a select route on paved trails and streets, have lunch and return. Herb Schultz, , ; Co Leader, Open.
31 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson , WI . Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, SCENIC RIDERS ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at 651-483-9650 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Lee Thielman, .
31 WED 11:00 AM AB 40-44 mi. RETRO RIDE. Depart from the Erik's Bike Shop on the Corner of Minnetonka Blvd & Texas Ave, between Hwy 100 & Hwy 169 in St Louis Park. Enjoy the fall colors on this scenic ride, with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan . (Web Ride)
31 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. "THUNDER ROLLS". Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave So. Mpls (Lake St & 35W). A nice scenic ride around three lakes, and on the trails and roads to Hopkins. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington cell ; Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .
31 WED 6:00 PM N 20-25 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from the Roseville Professional Center on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at the west end of the lot. Front and rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Ride past lakes and parks of the area. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita, home of the 99-cent taco, or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks, , and others.
31 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SLP'ING OUT NITE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop on corner of Minnetonka Blvd (between 100 & 169) and Texas Ave in St Louis Park. Mostly on paved trails and bicycle lanes. Meet the group furthest out in the parking lot straight out from the store's entrance door, as Erik's "A" team meets right by the front door. Mike Beadles, , & Richard Franco, .
31 WED 6:00 PM N 15-25 mi. TRICKS OR TREATS. Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver in Richfield. Turn off your lights, lock your doors, grab your candy, and come to what will likely be a biking and sugar high night of pedaling among the ghosts and goblins. Bring your lights and your sense of adventure. David Gepner 612-861-1703, . See Oct. 3.
(NOTICE: Non-bicycling TCBC activities listed in this newsletter are not covered by LAB insurance.)