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October 2009
1 THU 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. HOPKINS AND TIN FISH. Depart from SW corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Ave, Mpls. We'll bike Lakes Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar and Isles with rest stop at Hopkins Coffee Depot and one more en route lunch stop at Tin Fish before they close for the year. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 1 THU 10:30 AM A/B 33-40 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy a morning ride and explore different areas of the city. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com. 1 THU 1:00 PM B 30-35 mi. Bon Jeudi Cyclistes!. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Ave. S. in SW Minneapolis. Take Thursday afternoon off and ride instead. A variety of interesting routes in the SW metro area. French pastries welcome at the ride start or end. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 1 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 2 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 2 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Down the High Bridge. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to the High Bridge in St. Paul with an en-route lunch stop at Skinner's Pub for soup/chili. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 40 degrees, ride will be cancelled. June Johnson - 612-869-1710 Herb Schultz - 952-941-4381 Cell at ride - 952-334-3582. 2 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A ride on streets and a couple of paved trails. Rest stop between 10-15 miles. Leaders will ride 12 mph average. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127 & Marina Lim 651-808-5473. 2 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. Please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861). 3 SAT 7:00 AM A 50-70 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, longer and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-290-9879. 3 SAT 7:00 AM 125 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Rochester Randonneur Brevet 200k. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking Lot. 200k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Wykoff, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN Register through Rochester Active Sports Club See www.RUSA-dot-org for details Rob Welsh 612-801-4196. 3 SAT 8:00 AM C 23/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: 4 TRAILS BY 4 LAKES. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The ride will feature 4 named trails and 4 lakes. Trails: Reservoir Woods, Trout Brook, Gateway and Bruce Vento. Lakes: McCarrons, Phalen, Gervais and Bennett. The one big hill goes down. We will stop for refreshment at the Corner Coffee House in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 3 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 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. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 3 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 58 mi. Scenic Byway (of Henderson). Depart from Jordan, MN, about 35 miles south of the Twin Cities on Hwy 169. Meet in Lagoon Park on Park Dr. We'll climb out of the Minnesota River Valley (several times) and head southwest to Le Sueur and then north to Henderson while pedaling through the Minnesota River Valley. Trees are just starting to turn color, come and enjoy the day. Pete and Karen May; Home phone 952-926-3827; cell 952-200-4939. 3 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe); 3401 Lyndale Ave So, Mpls. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 3 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 45/65-70 mi. Taylor Made - for Fall!. Depart from Northland Mall on west side of Hwy. 61 just north of Hwy 97 in Forest Lake. Join us for an invigorating, hopefully color-filled, ride around Forest Lake, through the Chisago Chain of Lakes and on to Taylors Falls (long route). After crossing the river into St. Croix Falls, the route includes an optional 5-mile loop through Interstate State Park in Wisconsin - more fall colors!! Scenic back roads bring us into Osceola for a late lunch with a final stop in Scandia. **You may want to bring a mid-morning snack for the first one or two stops as we have moved the “official lunch break” to mile 43 – by request – for better service.** (Short route turns south at Lindstrom for gentle rollers coming back.) ^Feel free to call us at home for more information or before 8:30am the morning of the ride if weather gets iffy! Cell at ride start: 651.755.0435(hers) or 952.292.5307(his). If weather forces us to cancel, we will hope to reschedule for the next day – Sunday. Rick & Bonnie Shoebottom: 651.493.7248(h). 3 SAT 1:30 PM C 20 mi. STONE ARCH BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE (MAPLESS). Depart from Webster School parking lot, Adams St., NE & Spring St. NE (Mpls). We will have a leisurely social ride and stop at Broadway Pizza after ride.If you are unable to make the ride join in for pizza after. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009;Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 4 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-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Self sufficient B & B/C riders always welcome. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 4 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52, 76, or 125 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Amazing scenery, many climbs, zero traffic roads: cycling paradise. View main routes on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. I've added a 50 mile option totaling 125 miles and 9,500 ft of climbing. Don't do it unless you are feeling extra spry; trust me, it's no picnic. The 76 mile route has 5,500 feet of climbing. The 52 mile option has 3,300 and goes along the Trimbelle River valley: very nice. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check email frequently so feel free to email questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 4 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Best of the West. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, 975 So Lake Street. This is a beautiful ride to see fall colors at Gray's Bay Dam and around Lake Minnetonka. There will be a rest stop at the Cottagewood Store for water and snacks. Lunch option after ride at D'amico's. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Cell phone at ride 952-334-5382. 4 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Ride to Hopkins, Picnic at Wendy's. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). We will take our traditional ride out to Hopkins and back to Painter's Community Park using trails and city streets. After the ride, Wendy (one of our members) has graciously opened her back yard to a picnic/BBQ. Bring your lunch (grill provided) and have a year end picnic with your biker buddies. Hope to see you there! Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Cindy DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 4 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 50/68 mi. Rush River Ramble. Depart from East End Park on Hwy 10 at E. Wall Street in East Ellsworth. 18 miles east on Hwy 10 from Prescott Bridge. Explore some of the scenic roads in and out of the Rush River Valley passing thru Esdaile and El Paso. 68 mi option includes loop to Maiden Rock. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board by 9:00 AM or contact ride leader Bruce Berry at 651-690-2510. Bruce Berry 651-690-2510 bruce2276-at-aol-dot-com. 4 SUN 11:30 AM B 52mi Mississippi River Adventures - Part Four. Depart from Point Restaurant/Holiday Gas Station 12378 Point Douglas Dr S, Hastings, MN SE Corner of Hwy 61 and Hwy 10 (just north of Hwy 61 Bridge over the Mississippi). Explore the bluff tops and backwaters of the Mississippi River at the southern end of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Ride the roads between Hastings and South Saint Paul. Climb out of the river valley and enjoy the views! Ann Sarnecki 651.793.4686 rangerann-at-yahoo-dot-com 651.399.0145 (cell at ride start). 4 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining or too cold, the ride will be cancelled. Steve Scott 763-560-5646 email: stevescottinc-at-comcast-dot-net. 4 SUN 3:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on West side of Sliver Lake Rd. just north of 37th Ave./Co. D in St. Anthony Village. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 5 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average speed. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 5 MON 2:30 PM C 15-20 mi. CRUISE TO CARVER PARK- FALL EDITION (MAPLESS). Depart from Public parking lot on 2nd St., 1/2 block south of Water Street in downtown Excelsior. (look for PUBLIC PARKING sign.). From parking lot we bike to Cafe 318 for bathroom and water stop. We then bike LRT crushed limestone trail to Carver Park access and bike mostly on paved park trails in the park. Bring snack for park stop. Bayside appetizers\supper on the Lake after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. Ambassador: Dean Gayther. 6 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 6 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: 612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net 6 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Medicine Lake - Meandering Trails to Hopkins. Depart from LaTuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55,from Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 West 1 mile to South Shore Drive turn R - turn R unto the Frontage Rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of LaTuff's parking lot. Another opportunity to see the fall colors using connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads to Hopkins, and return using the LRT (crushed limestone) and the paved portion of the Luce Line Trail. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, Cell phone at ride 612-805-1632 Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, Cell phone at ride 952-334-5382. 6 TUE 4:15 PM A/B 30 mi. Cyclotherapy Ride. Depart from Linwood Community Center, Victoria and St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, Upper Parking Lot. Leave work a little early and join us for this moderately-paced evening ride through Swede Hollow and along some lesser-known boulevards and trails. Liesa and Shelby Miller, 651-698-9502. 6 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 26 or 23 mi. Acapulco Encore. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Presenting a shorter and earlier version of the Acapulco, extended into October by popular demand. Take off work a bit early and enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 6 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 20-27 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Corner of S Mississippi River Blvd & Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. We will ride along parkways, on trails, along rivers, and sometimes around lakes. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA. 7 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Lotsa Bridges with a Twist. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to Boom & Nicollet Islands with an en-route lunch stop at the Aster Cafe on Main Street. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 40 degrees, ride will be cancelled. June Johnson - 612-869-1710 Herb Schultz - 952-941-4381 Cell at ride - 952-334-3582. 7 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop, 113th and US 169 in Champlin, behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Mid-ride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 7 WED 11:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Wednesday MMIX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., 55127, (North parking Lot). Rides for the year are diminishing quickly! Try this classic ride to Marine on the St. Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the general Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Jack Uttermark, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net, Cell: 612-670-5902. 7 WED 5:15 PM A/B 20 mi. Ride & Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN). Park at the west end of the lot. Ride around the lakes and parks of the northesast metro on this gently rolling ride. Join your fellow world travelers after the ride at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com). 8 THU 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will pass by Lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loop around White Bear Lake. Maps and detailed cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 8 THU 10:00 AM C 20 mi. MISSISSIPPI RIVER GORGE RIDE. Depart from Historic Fort Snelling parking lot (off Hwy 5\Hwy55). We'll take the long down hill path to the river heading upstream to Minnehaha Falls, West River Rd path into down town Mpls, Stone Arch Bridge, East River Rd, Mississippi River Blvd and cross on Hwy 5 Bridge back to Fort Snelling (stairs down to bridge and stairs up to Ft Snelling.) We will have an en route lunch stop mid-way through ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 8 THU 1:00 PM B 30-35 mi. Bon Jeudi Cyclistes!. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Ave. S. in SW Minneapolis. Take Thursday afternoon off and ride instead. A variety of interesting routes in the SW metro area. French pastries welcome at the ride start or end. Jeff Ramberg, 612-462-4747. 8 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 9 FRI 9:30 AM B/C 24 mi. Pieces of Eight. Depart from Crosby Farm Park, bottom of hill at intersection of Crosby Farm Road, Gannon Road, and Shepard Road, St. Paul. The ride will make a figure of eight around the Mississsippi River and St. Paul. Lunch stop at Cossetta's, but feel free to bring your own sandwich. If weather is a concern, please call ride leaders before coming to the ride to see if it has been cancelled. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 & Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 9 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 9 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 25 & 50 mi. OLD ABE COLOR RIDE. Depart from 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, $15 annual. Will have lunch in vicinity. Will visit Leinenkugels Brewery, There are many fine eateries to choose from. Herb Schultz 925-941-4381, John Hoffmann 715-834-7897. John's cell at start of ride 715-379-1074. 9 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A ride on streets and a couple of paved trails. Rest stop between 10-15 miles. Leaders will ride 12 mph average. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127 & Marina Lim 651-808-5473. 9 FRI 2:00 PM MB 12+ mi. Fall 2009 Chequamegon Mountain Bike Weekend. Depart from Telemark Trailhead (park next to tennis courts) Directions on www.cambatrails-dot-org. Ride the Ojibwe single track A/B level. Garry Glubka, 651-303-2207,gglubby-at-comcast-dot-net Tony Abelson,952-9493996, tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 9 FRI 5:30 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. Bonfire Ride Metro East. Depart from Menards Parking Lot 3205 Hadley Ave N. in Oakdale, located at HWY 5 & Hadley Avenue. Just west of Interstate HWY 694 at HWY 5 Exit. We will ride bike trails and low traveled roads in suburban North St. Paul, Oakdale & Lake Elmo. Front and back lights required. We will all stay together. Afterwards join me for a bonfire at my home in Oakdale. Chili will be provided. Please bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. RSVP if you plan on coming to the bonfire. Diane Ziemer (612)247-4835 or via email diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net. 9 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. Please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861). 10 SAT 7:30 AM A 40-60 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 10 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 52-64-84mi Coon Rapids River Ride. Depart from Eriks Bike Shop 2120 Northdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Ride through the northern metro, a nice flat ride. Get some miles in before the snow arrives. Jeff Hofstede 763-516-2150 jeff_hofstede-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 SAT 8:00 AM C 22/30 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: STONE ARCH CONNECTION. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride the Bus/Bike connector between the two University of Minnesota campuses, cross the Stone Arch Bridge and take a break at Kramarczuk's Deli/Restaurant on Hennepin. An optional loop from the starting point goes through Central and Acorn Parks. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 10 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 50-80 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. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 10 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe); 3401 Lyndale Ave So, Mpls. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 10 SAT 10:00 AM MB 10-25 mi. Fall 2009 Chequamegon Mountain Bike Weekend. Depart from Namekagon Town Hall Trailhead, directions on www.cambatrails-dot-org. We will ride the Namekagon trail, the Patsy lake trail, Rock lake trail, and if your up to it the Hildebrand lake loop. Bring lots of water and snacks for the trail as we will be out for a while here, our longest day. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler with a lunch and a beverage for after the ride here. Also check out all the info on the overnight trips web link. Garry Glubka, 651-303-2207, gglubby-at-comcast-dot-net Tony Abelson, 952-949-3996, tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 10 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. CHIPPEWA FALLS COLOR RIDE. Depart from Chippewa Trail - meet at Water Street and First Avenue Owen Park parking lot. Extra miles optional. Trail pass required $4 day, $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 Owen Park. Paved trail. Will ride to Meridian. Convenience store at Caryville. Water and toilet on route. Annual brat feed that evening at John's. Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, John Hoffmann 715-834-7897. John's cell at start of ride 715-379-1074. 10 SAT 1:30 PM B 32 mi. South Washington County. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. If lot is full, park in adjacent high school lot. Scenic and historic. Doug Nelson, 651-639-9917. 11 SUN 7:30 AM A 40-60 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 11 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-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Self sufficient B & B/C riders always welcome. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 11 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 45 to 55 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 11 SUN 9:00 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Nothfield High School. From east or west take Hwy 19 to Division St./246 and go south, H.S. is at south end of town on right. BRING SOME FRIENDS WHO RIDE YOUR SPEED. Ride leader rides at easy B pace. At the age of 10, on his single speed, baloon-tired, red Schwinn Wasp, the rotund PUDDING BOY made his great lonely ride. This time you come too. See Valley Grove Church, Kenyons, Blvd of Roses, Zumbrota's Covered Bridge, downtown Wanamingo, Sogn Valley Road, the Al Que Post Office and Malto-O-Meal Dam. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL. Beautiful rolling river valley farm country. Bob Brown, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com, 612-849-2999. 11 SUN 9:30 AM B 39 mi. Afton to Elmo. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit I-494 at Lake Road. Go southeast on Lake Road. Turn left (east) on Courtly Road, and right (south) onto Ojibway Dr. If parking lot is full, use adjacent high school lot (entry from Woodlane Dr). Scenic, mostly rural route from Woodbury to Afton and Lake Elmo, with some big hills. Tom Melcher; 651-353-3372; trmelcher1 at comcast dot net. 11 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Sunday Morning Ride to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy a Sunday morning fall ride with your biker buddies out to Hopkins and back to Minneapolis traversing trails and city streets. Enjoy those crisp mornings before the snow flies on your bike. See ya' there. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net 11 SUN 10:00 AM MB 10-20 mi. Fall 2009 Chequamegon Mountain Bike Weekend. Depart from the OO trail head of the Seeley cluster. rolling single track, Moderately technical through glaciated terrain, a thoroughly fun single track romp. Garry Glubka, 651-303-2207, gglubby-at-comcast-dot-net, Tony Abelson, 952-949-3996, tonyandbean-at-yahoo-dot-com. 11 SUN 10:30 AM B/C 28 mi. RED CEDAR FALL COLOR RIDE AND CREAMERY BUFFET. Depart from Red Cedar trail head. Extra miles optional. Take 94 to Menomonie Exit 41. South to Highway 29 to Red Cedar trail head. Trail pass $4 day, $15 annual. Packed limestone trail. Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, John Hoffmann 715-834-7897. John's cell at start of ride 715-379-1074. 11 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining or too cold, the ride will be cancelled. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 11 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 31 mi. North Hennepin Circle. Depart from North Hennepin Community College (corner of 85th Ave N and Broadway in Brooklyn Park). West parking lot, off of W. Broadway, south side (near the baseball fields). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. We will follow roads and trails to the Coon Rapids Dam, cross over and head south on the East Mississippi River bike trail and E. River Road, then back to the west side, north on the Shingle Creek bike trail and return to NHCC. There are ample opportunities for rest breaks and water along the route. Craig Larson, 763-424-4223; clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com; cell at ride: 612-581-9915. 12 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the combined November/December issue. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 12 MON 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. Depart from Three Rivers Hyland Park Reserve Visitors Center parking lot off Bush Lake Rd in Bloomington. (763-694-7687) Free parking. Our ride meanders on Bloomington paved trails and streets around Hyland Lake Park, the Bluffs, Nine Mile Creek and Normandale Lake, with a mid-point rest stop at Normandale College Japanese Gardens. Optional lunch stop after ride. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 12 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average speed. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 12 MON 10:30 AM B/C 27 - 30mi FGH. Depart from Grand Performance Bike Shop, 1938 Grand Ave, St.Paul. GP is at the intersection of Grand and Prior, just a block off Summit Ave. FRIENDS, THE GREENWAY, AND HOPKINS... This MAPLESS mostly trail ride will follow the Greenway/LRT to Hopkins, then return on the Hutchinson Spur, around Cedar Lake, and the Greenway, with an option around Lake of the Isles. Bring something to eat if you're hungry. This is not a lunch ride. There will be one extended stop at the Hopkins Depot. If you have weather concerns, please call the leader at 952-456-9260 before coming to the start. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260. 13 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 13 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: 612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net 13 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Golden Valley - Meandering trails to Hopkins. Depart from northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave in Golden Valley. We will ride the many connecting trails, bike friently roads to Hopkins and back on the LRT (crushed limestone) and the paved portion of the Luce Line Trail. A rest stop at Wendy's en route. There are many choices to eat after the ride. (D'Amico's, Mort's Deli, DQ, etc) Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, Cell phone at ride 612-805-1632, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, Cell phone at ride 952-334-5382. 13 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 24 miles Acapulco Encore. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Presenting a shorter and earlier version of the Acapulco, extended into October by popular demand. Take off work a bit early and enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. Leader will set an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. Dinner afterward. If rain is predicted- or dare I say, SNOW!, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 13 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 20-27 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Corner of S Mississippi River Blvd & Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. We will ride along parkways, on trails, along rivers, and sometimes around lakes. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA. 13 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Mary Derks for info, 651-335-6505, maryderks-at-yahoo-dot-com. 14 WED 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. June's Cool Ride. Depart from Citizen's Cafe located on the corner of 24th Avenue S. and 38th Street in Minneapolis. PARK ON THE STREET. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 40 degrees, ride will be cancelled. Enjoy a social ride from south Mpls past some old familiar places. Bring a snack to enjoy somewhere along the trail. Lunch after the ride at Citizen's Cafe. June Johnson 612-869-1710, Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 952-334-5382. 14 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop, 113th and US 169 in Champlin, behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Mid-ride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 14 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25mi RIde & Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center at the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Park at west end of lot. Front and rear lights required. In the interest of safety for all, please bring a cross/hybrid or mountain bike due to night riding and some gravel trails. Ride through the northeast metro on this gently rolling ride on roads and trails. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505) and Lisa Austin. 15 THU 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. BREAKFAST AT LUNDS, MINNETONKA (11400 HWY 7). Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot at Excelsior Blvd one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike to breakfast at Lunds, Minnetonka and plug in some miles after on paved trails. For breakfast only at 10:00 am. Herb Shultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 15 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from Press Gym 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. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 15 THU 3:00 PM A/B 30-35mi City Explorer. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Explore the city. If the temperature is less than 40 degrees at 2:00 pm the ride will be canceled unless a different ride leader wants to take over. If in doubt about the weather, CALL. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 15 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 16 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 16 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A ride on streets and a couple of paved trails. Rest stop between 10-15 miles. Leaders will ride 12 mph average. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127 & Marina Lim 651-808-5473. 16 FRI 10:45 AM C 20-25 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT & BIRCHWOOD CAFE. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center"Overflow parking lot" at 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. Social ride long lakes and rivers of Minneapolis with an early lunch en route stop at Birchwood Cafe. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 16 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. Please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861). 17 SAT 7:30 AM A 40-60 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 17 SAT 8:30 AM B 40 mi. Journey to Minnetonka Apple Orchards. Depart from Eisenhower School 1001 Hwy 7 in Hopkins (1/2 mile west Hwy 169). Journey to Minnetonka Apple Orchards for snacks at Orchard store then return by winding through bays around south end of Lake Minnetonka. Loren Stark cell 612-718-9006. 17 SAT 8:30 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: NORTH BY NORTH OAKS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. An optional loop from the starting point goes around Lake Como. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 17 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 26 mi. TWIN CITIES DOUBLE MARATHON (1ST LEG). Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot at 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 a snack or buy at Caribou rest stop at ride midpoint. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-894-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell Phones at Ride; John, 715-379-1074; Don, 612-840-2534; Herb, 952-334-5382. 17 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 29, 35, 63 and 69 mi. Cruisin' the Coulees Fall Overnight. Depart from Nelson, WI on Saturday, and Alma, WI. on Sunday. Enjoy the splendid fall colors on this special two day cruise through the famed "Coulee Country" of southwest Wisconsin. Spectacular views on country roads seemingly made for cycling. We'll ride the same beautiful routes as we did in May. Refuel and relax at the "Coulee Cookout" in the park after Saturday's ride. See the "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for complete details. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676 and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360. 17 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe); 3401 Lyndale Ave So, Mpls. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 17 SAT 1:30 PM B/C 26 mi. TWIN CITIES DOUBLE MARATHON (2ND LEG). Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "Overflow" parking lot at 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. Weather conditions could alter the ride John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Don Picard, 952-897-3431; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phones At Ride; John, 715-379-1074; Don, 612-840-2534; Herb, 952-334-5382. 18 SUN 7:30 AM A 40-60 mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 18 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-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Self sufficient B & B/C riders always welcome. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 18 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 57 mi. Journey to Somerset Wisconsin. Depart from Ramsey Beach (Hwy 96)at White Bear Lake. Journey from Ramsey Beach to Stillwater and then onto Somerset, Wisconsin via backroads. Loren Stark cell 612-718-9006. 18 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 45 to 55 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Two beautiful routes in the western suburbs. Ride past lakes, golf courses and parks while you get some miles in. Eric Feld cell - 612-743-4097, eljm8049-at-aol-dot-com. 18 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 42, 65 and 77 mi. Cruisin' the Coulees Fall Overnight. Depart from Nelson, WI on Saturday, and Alma, WI. on Sunday. Enjoy the splendid fall colors on this special two day cruise through the famed "Coulee Country" of southwest Wisconsin. Spectacular views on country roads seemingly made for cycling. We'll ride the same beautiful routes as we did in May. Refuel and relax at the "Coulee Cookout" in the park after Saturday's ride. See the "Overnight Trips" page on the TCBC website for complete details. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676 and Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360. 18 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Sunday Morning Ride to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy a Sunday morning fall ride with your biker buddies out to Hopkins and back to Minneapolis traversing trails and city streets. Enjoy those crisp mornings before the snow flies on your bike. See ya' there. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net 18 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 20-25 mi. Morning Ride to Lunch. Depart from Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Rd, Eagan with attractive restrooms. This will be a country ride with some hills to enjoy the beautiful scenery of northern Dakota County. The ride will be on mostly low traffic roads with most having shoulders. Afterwards there will be an optional lunch at Pardon My French cafe/bakery. Tom Stranc, 651-994-6747; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride 952-334-5382. 18 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining or too cold, the ride will be cancelled. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 18 SUN 2:00 PM A/B 20-38 mi. Sleep In Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Want to avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in Saturday? No problem. Join us for a mid-afternoon ride. Routes will vary. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 18 SUN 3:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on West side of Sliver Lake Rd. just north of 37th Ave./Co. D in St. Anthony Village. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Pleasant route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol-dot-com. 19 MON 9:00 AM B/C 26-38 mi Open Road to Nowthen. Depart from Corner Bunker Lake Blvd & CR 47 Near Dunn Bros 3841 St Francis Blvd Anoka, MN 55303. A pleasant loop ride with a few gentle hills to a rest stop in Nowthen on country roads passing farms, horses, hawks, and sometimes alpacas. Rain or excessive wind will cancel. Directions to ridestart from the South:- N on 169, Pass Hwy 10, watch on L about 1/2 mi after Anoka Co. Fairgrounds. John Ford 763-566-0908 juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com. 19 MON 10:00 AM B/C 24mi 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, Minneapolis. The route will go to Camp Coldwater Spring, then follow side streets through St. Paul to Eddington's at Har Mar Mall for soup. Salad and sandwiches are also available. Feel free to brown bag it, too. If you have weather or cancellation concerns, please call a leader at 952-456-9260 or 651-216-8690 before coming to ride. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690 19 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average speed. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 19 MON 10:45 AM C 25-30 mi. MINNETONKA MEANDER. Depart from Luce Line Trail Head (no facilities). From Hwy 394\Hwy 12 (Wayzata) exit onto Cty Rd 15 (Gleason Lake Rd). Turn right (northeast) then left (north) on Vicksburg Lane, then left on 10th St and follow signs to Trail Head lot. Route includes portions of LRT and Luce Line (both packed limestone trails), using connecting Cty Rd 19 and North Shore Cty 51. Our rest stop is Minnetonka City Hall and lunch stop is at a select eatery in Excelsior. Fall Colors should prevail. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 19 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 25mi Sights of the Heights. Depart from Mendota Plaza located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road. Watch the setting sun turn to darkness as we explore the river valley areas of northern Dakota County and Fort Snelling Park. The route will use a mix of trails and light traffic roads. Front and rear lights in good working condition are required for all participants. All riders stay together between the leaders on this mapless B-paced event. Cross or mountain bikes are recommended on night rides to provide a more stable ride and to minimize the chances for flats. Jeff Johnson & Richard Franco; 651-552-9131. 20 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 20 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: 612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net 20 TUE 11:00 AM C 20-25 mi. HOPKINS EAST AND NOODLES. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot, Excelsior Blvd and Hwy 169. We'll ride paved trails east and around lakes and visit Noodles en route for our dining venue. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader open. 20 TUE 4:45 PM A/B 24mi Acapulco Encore. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Presenting a shorter and earlier edition of the Acapulco, extended into October by popular demand. Take off work a bit early and enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. We'll ride a nice, mellow pace on this late season version. Dinner afterward. If rain (or that white stuff) is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 20 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 20-27 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Corner of S Mississippi River Blvd & Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. We will ride along parkways, on trails, along rivers, and sometimes around lakes. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA. 21 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop, 113th and US 169 in Champlin, behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Mid-ride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 21 WED 11:00 AM C 15-20 mi. FALL RIDE & POTLUCK. Depart from Joni Davies home, 6340 Tingdale Ave. Edina, 55439. Ride to and around lakes - Harriet, Calhoun, Cedar and back. Potluck after ride. Bring a salad to share. Hot dish provided. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Hostesses: Joann Martin, 952-933-6931, Joni Davies, 952-944-2855. 21 WED 12:15 PM A/B 30 - 35mi CITY EXPLORER. Depart from The picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy an afternoon ride with your friends. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 21 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25mi Ride & Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Front and rear lights required. In the interest of safety for all, please bring a cross/hybrid or mountain bike due to night riding and some gravel trails. Ride through the northeast metro on this gently rolling ride on roads and trails. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505)and Lisa Austin. 22 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake, Lake Johanna and Bennett Lake. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 22 THU 10:45 AM C 20-25 mi. RIDE TO ANTIQUITY ROSE. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffee House parking lot at Excelsior and Hwy 169. We will bike on LRT limestone trail to Excelsior, enjoy fall colors, lunch at Antiquity Rose and return. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 22 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 23 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 23 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. French Regional Park Trail Ride. Depart from French Regional Park in Plymouth. From Hwy I-494 take Cty Rd 9, East for. 7 miles to the entrance to park (no admission fee). Follow signs to Visitor Center parking lot. We will be biking on paved regional trail From Medicine Lake to Parker’s Lake and surrounding neighborhoods on paved bike lanes and then ride to a rest/lunch stop in Golden Valley. Our return will be along the West side of Medicine Lake. Leader: Duane Kasper, (952)448-1608; Co-leader Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell at ride, 952-412-5654. 23 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A ride on streets and a couple of paved trails. Rest stop between 10-15 miles. Leaders will ride 12 mph average. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127 & Marina Lim 651-808-5473. 23 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. Please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861). 24 SAT 7:45 AM A 40-60+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 24 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 goes around Lakes Langton, Johanna and Josephine. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 24 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe); 3401 Lyndale Ave So, Mpls. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151 and Evie Walters 763-221-3809. 24 SAT 11:00 AM C 23mi SOUTHWEST METRO FALL RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way,Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5 turn north on Eden Prairie Rd (Cty Rd. 4). Go one block, then right(east)on Wagner Rd to Erik's in strip mall. Mostly paved trails through Eden Prairie,Chanhassen and Chaska, with gorgeous lakes scenery. Lunch/rest stop in Chaska(Hwy 41 and Pioneer trail) Return on LRT(crushed limestone). Leader Duane Kasper (952) 448-1608. Co-leader Herb Schultz,952-941-4381, Cell at ride: 952-412-5654. 24 SAT 2:00 PM A/B 20-38 mi. Sleep In Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Want to avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in Saturday? No problem. Join us for a mid-afternoon ride. Routes will vary. Self-sufficient B riders welcome and encouraged! Loren Lovhaug ride-at-lovhaug-dot-com. 25 SUN 7:45 AM A 40-60+ mi. Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com. 25 SUN 7:45 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Park at far end of lot. 696 County Road D W. New Brighton, MN 55112-3518. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Self sufficient B & B/C riders always welcome. Joe Hays 612-987-6868, jmhays1 at comcast-dot-net. 25 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 52, 76, or 125 mi. Hills out of Prescott. Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Amazing scenery, many climbs, low traffic roads: cycling paradise. View main routes on p.132 of the Bike Atlas. I've added a 50 mile option totaling 125 miles and 9,500 ft of climbing. Don't do it unless you are feeling extra spry; it's no picnic. The 76 mile route has 5,500 feet of climbing. The 52 mile option has 3,300 and goes along the Trimbelle River valley: very nice. Directions to start: Turn right (south) on WI 35 from the bridge into Prescott, then right on Monroe in a mile or less. Prescott is on the other side of Cottage Grove, an easy drive from the cities. No restrooms at the ride start although they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride. There is a gas station as you enter WI. I check email frequently so feel free to email questions. Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. 25 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50 or 80 mi. DIAMOND BLUFF EXPRESS. Depart from Hoffman Park on the eastern edge of River Falls, WI. Take I-94 east into WI; after Hudson take WI 35 south. Exit at County M, then go right 1/8 mile to Hoffman Park. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360. 25 SUN 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Sunday Morning Ride to Hopkins. Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy a Sunday morning fall ride with your biker buddies out to Hopkins and back to Minneapolis traversing trails and city streets. Enjoy those crisp mornings before the snow flies on your bike. See ya' there. Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net, Kevin DePratter, cell 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net 25 SUN 12:00 PM A/B 45mi OUT PAST LORETTO. Depart from The Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 & Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Enjoy the fall colors, with quiet roads and rolling hills. Rest stop at the Blackwater Cafe in Maple Plain Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com; Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 SUN 12:30 PM C 18 mi. MGC Meander. Depart from Maple Grove Cycling 8121 Wedgewood Lane Maple Grove MN 55369. We will ride the beautiful trails around Rice Lake and through the lowerloop of Elm Creek Reserve. If it is raining or too cold, the ride will be cancelled. Steve Scott 763-560-5646, email stevescottinc-at-comcast-dot-net. 25 SUN 1:00 PM C 25-30 mi. DOUGLAS TRAIL AND RAINBOW CAFE BRUNCH. Depart from Pine Island Trailhead. From US Hwy 52, take the Goodhue Co Rd 11 approximately 1/2 mile to the Pine Island City Park trailhead. We'll have a pre-ride brunch option at the Rainbow Cafe 212 S Main St, Pine Island, 55963 (507)356-2929 at 11:30 AM. Ride starts at 1:00 PM. Please call if inclement weather dictates. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-344-5382. Co Leader Open. Ambassador: Terry Quam, 952-933-8052. 25 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 52mi Aluminum Man. Depart from White Bear Beach, north end of White Bear Lake, approx. 1/2 mile east of Hwy 61 on Hwy 96. Restrooms may be closed. Closest gas station is Freedom on HWY 61 approx 1/2 mile south of Hwy 96 and Hwy 61 intersection. This ride features rolling terrain and a climb out of Marine-On-The-St. Croix on Nason Hill road. The roads on the way to Scandia are a particular treat this time of year...lightly trafficked and scenic with lakes and woods. Rest at Scandia and Marine-Onn-The-St. Croix. Map is in the Bike Atlas. Jack Uttermark, Cell at Ride:612-670-5902. 26 MON 10:00 AM B/C 30 mi. COMO CROSSING. Depart from Wabun Picnic Area, Minnehaha Park, located between Minnesota Veteran's Home and Godfrey Parkway just south of 46th Ave S and 46th St, Minneapolis. Come join this streets and trails ride from Minnehaha Park, Wabun Picnic Area, to a rest stop at Black Bear Crossings/Lake Como. The return passes the State Capitol and then down Summit Avenue. Nancy Welsh 952-456-9260 Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690. 26 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. Scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Leader will ride 14 mph average speed. Rest stop at Caribou Coffee. Marina Lim 651-808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 26 MON 11:00 AM C 20-25 mi. BUON GIORNO ITALIA OUT AND BACK. Depart from Buon Giorno Italia parking lot (651-905-1080) at 981 Sibley Memorial Hwy (Lillydale, 55118), One block SW of Hwy I-35E (exit 102). We will have a social ride on a select route out and back and have lunch at Buon Giorno Italia after ride (this is a fun eatery featuring Italian Fare including a great pasta bar. Lunch only if ride is scratched at 11.30 am, Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. 27 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Minnetonka Miles. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd, NW parking lot by ice arena. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946. 27 TUE 10:00 AM B 26-69 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at the south end of the parking lot. Water and bathrooms are available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back - 26 mi. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. To reach the ride: From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go South approx., 1.5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell at ride: 612-670-5902, Email: jumark-at-earthlink-dot-net 27 TUE 10:30 AM C 10-25 mi. LONGFELLOW'S FOR BREAKFAST. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake St & Minnehaha Ave. We'll bike a couple of miles to Longfellow's for breakfast and plug in some miles after. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell phone at ride. 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 27 TUE 4:30 PM A/B 24 mi. Acapulco Encore. Depart from The Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass) Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Presenting a shorter and earlier edition of the Acapulco, extended into October by popular demand. Take off work a bit early and enjoy the best cycling roads this side of Wisconsin! This old classic offers a flat start and finish with lovely hills in between. We'll ride a nice mellow pace on this late season version. Dinner afterward. If rain (or that white stuff) is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, 651-430-2676. 27 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 20-27 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, Corner of S Mississippi River Blvd & Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. We will ride along parkways, on trails, along rivers, and sometimes around lakes. Hugh Gitlin 651-699-1343 & TBA. 28 WED 9:30 AM C 10-25 mi. BREAKFAST AT ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE. Depart from Preserve Village Mall (Eden Prairie) parking lot at SE corner by Jerry's Food. From Hwy 169/Hwy 494 intersection go south on Hwy 169, 1.7 miles to Anderson Lakes Pkwy and straight into strip mall. We'll bike a couple of miles to breakfast and plug in some additional miles as the weather warms and we are fueled. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 28 WED 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble. Depart from TrailHead Bicycle shop, 113th and US 169 in Champlin, behind the BP gas station. Various routes in Champlin, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Mostly on bike paths off street, or quiet neighborhood streets. Mid-ride break usually w/facilities. Lunch at Hoody's, Culvers, etc after the ride for those choosing to socialize. Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 28 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25mi Ride and Dine Around the World. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N) in Roseville. Front and rear lights required. In the interest of safety for all, please bring a cross/hybrid or mountain bike due to night riding and some gravel trails. Ride through the northeast metro on this gently rolling ride on roads and trails. Following the ride, join your fellow world travelers at a different ethnic restaurant each week. Come for the ride, stay for dinner, or just come for dinner! Mary Derks (651-335-6505)and Lisa Austin. 28 WED 6:15 PM Night-B 25mi Wednesday Night Riders. Depart from Midtown Bike Station On the Greenway Freewheel Bikes 10th Ave South and Midtown Greenway. We will ride trails & roads with no rest stop planned. Faster paced evening ride minimum 14mph average. We will plan to ride the maximum of 25 miles each ride, with extreme weather conditions dictating the route and distance. We reserve the right to ride hills and challenge ourselves as we continue our summer level of fitness right on into fall and winter. Never forsaking the gathering together of like minded individuals for an fall and winter experience. BRING IT ON! Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058 or Richard Franco,or Michael Derner. 29 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from Press Gym in The Market Place Center, 2900 Rice St. 1/2 mile north of County Rd. C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River and Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. Maps and cue sheets will be available for faster or slower riders. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com 29 THU 10:30 AM C 10-25 mi. AXEL'S OUT AND BACK. Depart from Axel's parking lot (across street from restaurant at 1315 S Hwy 13/Sibley Rd in downtown Mendota.). We'll bike select paved trails and bike friendly roads out and back and offer optional lunch at Axel's after ride Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 29 THU 6:00 PM Night-B about 25 mi. Northeaster. Depart from Northeast corner of Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center on Silver Lake Road, just north of 37th Ave NE/County Road D in New Brighton. We will be changing routes weekly, some more urban and some mmore rural and heading every direction. Dan Miller, 612.789.8876 and Mary Miller, BeeBiking908 at Q dot com. 30 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. MMIX METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St 55127, north parking lot. Try this classic ride to Marine on St Croix with rest stops at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Katie Angle 763-208-3595 8/7,9/4,10/9 Richard Miller 651-777-6147 8/14,9/11,10/2,10/30 Dave Pfuhl 651-429-3344 8/21,9/18,10/16 Jack Uttermark 612-670-5902 8/28,9/25,10/23. 30 FRI 10:00 AM C 10-20 mi. BREAKFAST AT KEYS. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot, north of pavilion. Pay to park in lot or park free on adjacent streets and Park at Veterans Home. We'll ride 5 miles to breakfast at Keys and plug in some additional miles after, if weather cooperates. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell phone at ride, 952-334-5382. Co Leader Open. 30 FRI 10:30 AM B/C 25 mi. B/C Ride on Fridays. Depart from Erik's Bike Store 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville 55113. A ride on streets and a couple of paved trails. Rest stop between 10-15 miles. Leaders will ride 12 mph average. Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127 & Marina Lim 651-808-5473. 30 FRI 6:00 PM Night-B 15-25 mi. Urban Funk. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 901 West Lake St. (SW corner of Lake & Bryant), MPLS. An urban mapless ride on bike lanes and paved trails in the heart of the Twin Cities. We will stay together and pause for coffee, soup or ice cream. Please bring your lights. Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Pete Hall (612-889-1361); Ed Hassler (612-990-9861). 31 SAT 7:45 AM A 40-60mi Dunn Early. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Mapless Group ride for "A" Riders. We ride faster, and harder with minimal stops. We will do our level best to keep the group together. New Riders are always welcome to come and join us. Routes and pace vary from week to week and is determined by the group dynamics, along with weather and wind direction taken into consideration on day of ride. Extra mileage may be added if weather conditions are favorable. If extreme Winter weather conditions exist we will shorten the ride. Please feel free to contact the ride leader with questions about upcoming routes and pace of the group. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com 612-724-9058. 31 SAT 8:30 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. We will ride north on Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the new 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. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 31 SAT 10:30 AM 25 mi. Halloween Ride 2009. Depart from Penn Cycle Blaine, 10611 Baltimore St NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Join us for the 2009 Halloween Ride. All riders welcome to ride at a social pace! Safe, fun, cycling-friendly costumes STRONGLY encouraged. Rest stop sponsored by TCBC to celebrate a great and safe 2009 season! Julie Kosbab, julie-at-rideboldly-dot-org, 651-253-2493. |