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October 20111 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Weather conditions and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmmm-dot-com. 1 SAT 8:00 AM Randonneur 129 Nelson 200k Challenge. Depart from Backwaters Saloon in Nelson, Wi, right across the Mississippi from Wabasha. Corner of SH-25 and SH-25. Park in the back of the lot. Your last change to test your hill climbing mettle on some of Wisconsin's most challenging climbs, several in the 15-24% range, for a total of 11,000' of climbing over 129 miles. This is a RUSA certified brevet or you can just ride for TCBC mileage credit. You do not need to be a RUSA member. Backwaters restaurant is open at 6:30a for breakfast with refreshments and food available after the ride. There is a 90 mile bailout option that will cut the hill climbing in half. Go to www.MinnesotaRandonneurs-dot-org for more details and to pre-register. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196 1 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 around Lake Como completes the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 1 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 55 to 65 mi. options Biking in Grand Rapids Day 2-Fall Colors Ride on the Range. Depart from Nashwauk or Hibbing-Final Details to follow as I firm up the route. This route will start in Nashwauk or Hibbing more info to follow: The Hibbing route is 64 miles taking us east on the Mesabi Trail into Virginia and Eveleth and coming back via beautiful county back roads into Hibbing. Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net 612-247-4835. 1 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - 2011. Depart from Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave - just east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at Ron's Smokehouse in Mayer or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - cell 612-669-4772. 1 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave. So, Mpls. An urban ride on roads and trails with a rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery. After ride brunch at Sonny's with great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400, Kathleen Lepp 612-616-3026. 1 SAT 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Hudson Wisconsin Meander. Depart from Grandview Park, I-94 East to Wisconsin Exit 2, north on Carmichael for 2 miles, park is on east side of road across the street from the St. Croix Government Center. Enjoy the first fall Saturday in October with your biking friends in bike friendly Wisconsin. We will traverse the quiet country roads of St. Croix County on a Saturday morning. Enjoy the last few weeks of the biking season in Wisconsin. Lunch afterwards at Key's Cafe. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 2 SUN 7:30 AM A 50-90 mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Rd Mpls. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com and Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 2 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 2 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 50 to 65 mi. options Biking in Grand Rapids Day 3-Fall Colors Ride on the Range. Depart from Ogle’s Supermarket 503 NW 4th Street (aka Hwy 2) Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Overflow Parking lot north of the supermarket on 5th St. NW. We will head east on the Mesabi Trail from the Itasca County Fairgrounds out to Hill Annex Mine State Park and on to Nashwauk. From Nashwauk we will take some rural country roads through Balsam, Lawrence, Wabana, and Deer River Townships through the Chippewa National Forest on our way back to Grand Rapids. We will travel on the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway for a few miles. (Lunch will be at DJ’s Balsam Inn or Convenient Store across the Street) (65 miles or 50 mile option to ride the trail both ways to Nashwauk back to Grand Rapids). Diane Ziemer diane.ziemer-at-comcast-dot-net 612-247-4835. 2 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 2 SUN 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Stop. Depart from Painter's Community Park at 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN. Across the street from Sonny's Ice Cream. Enjoy beautiful fall Sunday mornings with your biker buddies as we ride the trails and streets in the metro area heading out to Hopkins for our morning coffee before coming back to the hustle and bustle of city life. Biking season is quickly coming to a close, so come and have fun with us before cold weather and snow force us to do other activities. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 2 SUN 11:00 AM B 20 to 25 mi. Lake Nokomis Out & Back. Depart from Depart From Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House. Corner of 28th &50th ST. (PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET). This a Social B Ride and it will be a MAP. This ride will explore MPLS and ST. PAUL. A few hills but mostly Flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels- Tel 651-690-0190 H - 651-261-6516 Cell. 2 SUN 1:45 PM C 20 mi. Stone Arch Bridge Broadway Pizza Ride. Depart from Webster School parking lot at Adams and Spring Streets in Mpls. ( for address, use 601 Adams St NE). This will be a leisurely social ride by the Mississippi River with a stop at Broadway Pizza after the ride. If you can't make it for the ride, join us for socialization and pizza after!!! Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 cell at ride 612-759-1762 Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448-1608. 3 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the combined November/December issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org. 3 MON 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. UP THE CRIK WITH A PEDAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's down to the Mississippi River at Jackson and Warner Road. From there It's down the river and then UP! Battle Creek to Indian Mounds Park. More trails lead to the Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury for a break. The return passes through the 3M plant complex and then on to Minnehaha Ave., Johnson Pkwy. and Wheelock Pkwy. past Lake Phalen. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 3 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. The leader will ride 13 mph average.The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee, at mile 19. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood,MN, 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. 4 TUE 10:15 AM C 24 mi. Metro Meander to St. Paul. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot above the pavilion. Paid parking or park free on the streets. This will be a leisurely autumn color ride on streets and trails to St. Paul. We will stop for lunch at the Wabasha Deli and will return to Minnehaha Falls via Lillydale, the Big Rivers Trail and old Fort Snelling. Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009, Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623, Cell at ride: (612) 801-3566. 4 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25-28 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 S Mississippi River Blvd, park in the north parking lot or on Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. Come ride along rivers, around lakes, even by a ballpark. Remember, it is a night ride, so working front & rear lights are required. Hugh Gitlin 651-470-1694 and TBA. 4 TUE 6:30 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Java Train Coffee House, 1341 Pascal St N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-9179. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com. 5 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34-65 mi. CARS on Wednesday (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). There are now three routes for Wednesdays departing from the CARS Bike Shop: [1] "CARS, Bikes and Lakes" (traditional route), [2] "Cruisin' From CARS" (Forest Lake) and [3] "CARS, Bikes and Rivers (Mississippi & Rum Rivers)". Check my website at www.bobswebplace-dot-org for route information. I'll post the route name the night before the ride on the TCBC Message Board at http://biketcbc.invisionzone-dot-com/index.php?showforum=3. All routes offer 3 or more versions accommodating the short or long rider. Cooperative paceline riding is encouraged, hopefully for a fast, safe ride. The routes are also very conducive to self-sufficient B level riders as the cue sheets and maps are quite good. The routes are fairly flat and very scenic! Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board for a post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 5 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. The leader will stop to wolf down a pizza at Cossetta's. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 5 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social mapless ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1354 cell Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 5 WED 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. Operation American Legion without the Commander. Depart from Veteran's Park, 64th Park & Portland Avenue South in Richfield (south of 62nd Crosstown). We will be checking out fall colors on the city streets and trails from Richfield to St. Paul and back. There will be a "light" refreshment stop. Bring snacks and water. If it raining, snowing, the trails and streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 35 degrees, ride will be cancelled. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start - 612-845-5656. 5 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40 - 65, multiple options Wilds of WI Challenge. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink-dot-net. 5 WED 5:30 PM A 18-35 mi. Midtown Challenge. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel - on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Group ride for as many miles as we can get in before dark as we will ride to the edge of darkness. The distance will lessen as the days grow dim. Routes will vary from week to week and pace is determined by those who show up for the ride. Strong AB Riders are welcome to join the group. LIGHTS are encouraged in case you have a mechanical and end up finishing as the sun goes to bed. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 Rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 6 THU 9:30 AM B 33-40 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Shoreview Mall, Lexington and 96. After many times on this route it has become highly refined. Smooth, Scenic, wide shoulders, with miles between most stops, a very pleasant outdoor rest stop at Dunn Bros/Fairway Foods in Hugo. Restrooms at ridestart. Faster riders welcome, altho I ride at a B pace. There is a 7 mile shortcut, which I will ride with you (at your pace) if you ask. View this route here: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/routes/fullscreen/47753236/ Just copy and paste this address into your address bar on your browser, zoom in as needed. John Ford & others juan4d-at-gmail-dot-com 763-566-0908 cell at ride 612-245-9935. 6 THU 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Maple Grove Meandering Trails to Elm Creek. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove. From Hwy 494 take CR 10(Bass Lake Rd) west 1 mile to park entrance on the right. Drive to the parking lot closest to the Pavilion. This is a beautiful ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek Reg Park. Pack lots of water and snacks. Rest stop near the Nature Center, which is being rebuilt. There will be rolling hills. Lunch option after ride. If it is raining, the ride will be cancelled. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, Cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 6 THU 10:00 AM B 28-35 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride one of three routes in the White Bear Lake or Withrow areas before returning. Rest stop varies with route, but don't eat too much as we will visit the Pine Tree dessert café after the ride for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Paul Wiltse, 651-283-6857, powiltse(at}gmail{dot}com Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474, kmkaymitchell(at}gmail{dot}com. 6 THU 5:30 PM A 18-35 mi. Midtown Challenge. Depart from Midtown Bike Center - Freewheel - on the Midtown Greenway 10th Ave South and 29th Street Minneapolis. Group ride for as many miles as we can get in before dark as we will ride to the edge of darkness. The distance will lessen as the days grow dim. Routes will vary from week to week and pace is determined by those who show up for the ride. Strong AB Riders are welcome to join the group. LIGHTS are encouraged in case you have a mechanical and end up finishing as the sun goes to bed. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 Rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com. 7 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller, cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 7 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 25 & 50 mi. OLD ABE FALL COLOR RIDE. Depart from parking lot at Irvine Park, just North of Leinenkugels Brewery on 124 in Chippewa Falls. Will ride some city streets to get to new segment of Old Abe Trail. Ride to Jim Falls and Cornell and back. John Hoffmann 715-834-7897, cell at start of ride 715-379-1074. 7 FRI 2:00 PM MB 12-15 mi. Glubby's Fat Tire Ride (Cable, WI). 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. 8 SAT 7:00 AM A 60-80-100+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. A Fast challenging group ride up to 100 or so miles encouraging riders to work together to accomplish the goal for the day. We will ride to destinations in Wisconsin and outside the metro area and generally with one rest stop along the way. Rides are geared for those familiar with good group and biking skills but not mandatory. If questions please call the leader, we encourage those wishing to challenge themselves to join us. Many variable routes and rarely the same scenery each weekend. An open mind and positive attitude is mandatory. Weather conditons and Group Dynamics determine distance, direction, and pace. Randall Huskamp rhuskamp-at-gmail-dot-com 612-290-9879 Matt Younker myounker-at-mmmm-dot-com. 8 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 Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. An optional loop from the starting point around Lake Como completes the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 8 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - 2011. Depart from Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave - just east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at Ron's Smokehouse in Mayer or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - cell 612-669-4772. 8 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave. So, Mpls. An urban ride on roads and trails with a rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery. After ride brunch at Sonny's with great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400, Kathleen Lepp 612-616-3026. 8 SAT 10:00 AM B/C 20 or 30 mi. EAU CLAIRE RIVER AND LAKES RIDE. Depart from Water Street and First Avenue Owen Park parking lot, Eau Claire, WI. Will travel trails to go by lakes and rivers and explore downtown Eau Claire, have lunch at Obsessions Chocolate Factory and Restaurant. No trail pass needed. Directions to ride start: Take 94 to exit 59. At exit take 312 East to highway 12. (about 5 miles), follow 12 to right, south, just before the river turn left on Menomonie (which turns into Water Street). Go to First Avenue, turn left at parking left in Owen Park. John Hoffmann 715-834-7897, cell at start of ride 715-379-1074. 8 SAT 10:00 AM MB 10-25 mi. Glubby's Fat Tire Ride (Cable, WI). 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. 9 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 9 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 9 SUN 10:00 AM MB 10-25 mi. Glubby's Fat Tire Ride (Cable, WI). Depart from Depart at 10 AM from the OO Trailhead. A/B level. directions at www.cambatrail-dot-org. This is a new and free flowing single track that is a out and back or ride all the way to fish hatchery trail head and have a ride to pick you up. Garry Glubka, 651-303-2207, gglubby-at-comcast-dot-net. 9 SUN 10:30 AM B/C 28+ mi. RED CEDAR FALL COLOR RIDE. Depart from Red Cedar Trailhead, Menomonie, WI. Trail pass required $4 daily, $20 annual. Packed limestone trail. Will have lunch in the area. John Hoffmann 715-834-7897, cell 715-379-1074. 9 SUN 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Stop. Depart from Painter's Community Park at 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN. Across the street from Sonny's Ice Cream. Enjoy beautiful fall Sunday mornings with your biker buddies as we ride the trails and streets in the metro area heading out to Hopkins for our morning coffee before coming back to the hustle and bustle of city life. Biking season is quickly coming to a close, so come and have fun with us before cold weather and snow force us to do other activities. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 9 SUN 11:00 AM B 20 to 25 mi. Lake Nokomis Out & Back. Depart from Depart From Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House. Corner of 28th &50th ST. (PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET). This a Social B Ride and it will be a MAP. This ride will explore MPLS and ST. PAUL. A few hills but mostly Flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels- Tel 651-690-0190 H - 651-261-6516 Cell. 10 MON 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. THE BRIDGES OF RICE CREEK. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route crosses Rice Creek 8 times (count'em). We will ride up Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 10 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. The leader will ride 13 mph average. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee, at mile 19. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood,MN, 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. 11 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Minnetonka Meandering Trails. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 12500 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka located on the north frontage road off I-394 between Ridgedale Dr & Plymouth Rd. Park behind store. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads in the Wayzata and Long Lake area. There will be some rolling hills. Rest stop near Loretto. Bring lots of water and snacks. Lunch option after ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, Cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 11 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25-28 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 S Mississippi River Blvd, park in the north parking lot or on Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. Come ride along rivers, around lakes, even by a ballpark. Remember, it is a night ride, so working front & rear lights are required. Hugh Gitlin 651-470-1694 and TBA. 12 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34-65 mi. CARS on Wednesday (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). There are now three routes for Wednesdays departing from the CARS Bike Shop: [1] "CARS, Bikes and Lakes" (traditional route), [2] "Cruisin' From CARS" (Forest Lake) and [3] "CARS, Bikes and Rivers (Mississippi & Rum Rivers)". Check my website at www.bobswebplace-dot-org for route information. I'll post the route name the night before the ride on the TCBC Message Board at http://biketcbc.invisionzone-dot-com/index.php?showforum=3. All routes offer 3 or more versions accommodating the short or long rider. Cooperative paceline riding is encouraged, hopefully for a fast, safe ride. The routes are also very conducive to self-sufficient B level riders as the cue sheets and maps are quite good. The routes are fairly flat and very scenic! Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board for a post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com 12 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social mapless ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1354 cell Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 12 WED 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. LITTLE CANADA: WHITE BEAR. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. The route passes by lakes Gervais and Vadnais and loops around White Bear Lake. The leader will stop for a Starbuck's coffee at Kowalski's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 12 WED 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. A Taste of Fall. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. A fall ride on city streets and trails. There will be a "light" refreshment stop-bring snacks and water. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 35 degrees, the ride will be cancelled. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 12 WED 10:15 AM C 22 mi. Cannon Valley Trail Social Ride. Depart from Depart From Welch Village Trailhead, Goodhue County Rd. 7 three miles south of Highway 61. This will be a leisurely autumn color tour ride along the beautiful Cannon Valley Trail to Cannon Falls. We will stop for lunch at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls before returning to the Welch Trailhead. A daily trail pass is required and may be purchased at the trailhead. Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009, Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623, Cell at Ride: (612) 801-3566. 12 WED 10:30 AM A/B 35/50/56/60 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. If weather threatens, call leader at 763-208-3595 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Katie Angle katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net 763-208-3595. 13 THU 10:00 AM B 28-35 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride one of three routes in the White Bear Lake or Withrow areas before returning. Rest stop varies with route, but don't eat too much as we will visit the Pine Tree dessert café after the ride for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Paul Wiltse, 651-283-6857, powiltse(at}gmail{dot}com Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474, kmkaymitchell(at}gmail{dot}com. 14 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller, cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 14 FRI 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. A "Dam" Good Ride. Depart from 601 Adams, Mpls (Adams and Spring Streets, NE) by Webster School. School is in session, park on neighborhood streets. Enjoy a nice "fall" scenic social ride from "northeast" Mpls to Coon Rapids Dam and back (mapless). Bring snacks and/or lunch as there are no lunch opportunities enroute. There will be a dining opportunity after the ride at one of the fine Northeast eateries. If it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 32 degrees, the ride will be cancelled. If you have weather concerns, please call one of the leaders. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656 Claryce Nelson 612-623-3009. 15 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 trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. We will enjoy breakfast at R. J. Riches just off the end of the trail in Mounds View, and make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. An optional 10-mile loop from the parking lot will go around Lake Como to complete the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 15 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - 2011. Depart from Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave - just east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at Ron's Smokehouse in Mayer or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - cell 612-669-4772. 15 SAT 9:30 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Northfield High School 1400 Division, Northfield, MN 55057. At the age of 10, on his singe speed balloon-tired red Schwinn Wasp, the rotund PUDDING BOY made his great lonely ride. This time you come too. See Valley Grove Church, most of Nerstrand, Kenyon's Blvd of Roses, the Zumbrota Covered Bridge, downtown Wanamingo, Sogn Valley, the Al Quie Post office, and Malt-o-Meal Dam. Beautiful rolling river-valley farm country. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL! Hugh Gitlin will ride as pace dictates. Bob Brown will ride sweep at easy pace for B riders. BOB BROWN 612-986-5838, HUGH GITLIN 651-470-1694. 15 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave. So, Mpls. An urban ride on roads and trails with a rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery. After ride brunch at Sonny's with great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400, Kathleen Lepp 612-616-3026. 15 SAT 10:30 AM C 25-35 mi. Saturday Morning on the Gateway. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at south end of parking lot. Water and toilets available in community center at ride start. Enjoy the beautiful fall Saturday mornings with your biker buddies as we ride the trails and streets of Washington County. Biking season is quickly coming to a close, so come and have fun with us before cold weather and snow force us to do other activities. Lunch after the ride at one of the fine dining shops in Maplewood. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 16 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks. west of I 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 16 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 16 SUN 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Stop. Depart from Painter's Community Park at 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN. Across the street from Sonny's Ice Cream. Enjoy beautiful fall Sunday mornings with your biker buddies as we ride the trails and streets in the metro area heading out to Hopkins for our morning coffee before coming back to the hustle and bustle of city life. Biking season is quickly coming to a close, so come and have fun with us before cold weather and snow force us to do other activities. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 16 SUN 11:00 AM B 20 to 25 mi. Lake Nokomis Out & Back. Depart from Depart From Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House. Corner of 28th &50th ST. (PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET). This a Social B Ride and it will be a MAP. This ride will explore MPLS and ST. PAUL. A few hills but mostly Flat. Strong B/C riders welcome. Mike Daniels- Tel 651-690-0190 H - 651-261-6516 Cell. 17 MON 10:00 AM B/C 51 mi. LET'S GET TO THE (PINE) POINT. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Erik's east on Arlington where we will pick up the Gateway Trail. We will take it about 17 miles up to Pine Point for a short breather before continuing on down to the Bikery Bakery in Stillwater. Then we have a chance to challenge ourselves to a climb up Myrtle Hill on the Stillwater Road, or to avoid embarrassment you can follow the leader and avoid Myrtle Hill. From there it's the Stillwater Road, bike-friendly streets and a little Bruce Vento Trail back to Erik's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 17 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. The leader will ride 13 mph average. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee, at mile 19. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood,MN, 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. 18 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Wayzata Meandering Trails. Depart from Wayzata Bay Shopping Ctr, 927 E Lake St., Wayzata. From Hwy 494 - go W on 394 1 mile to the 101 south (Wayzata) exit - turn right at light which is Wayzata Blvd to Superior Blvd, go left to T - L at Lake St. L into parking lot. This is a beautiful fall ride on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads in and around Gray's Bay Dam. There will be some rolling hills. Rest stop at Caribou coffee. Lunch option after ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, Cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 18 TUE 10:15 AM C 20-24 mi. Lakes and Rivers Roundabout. Depart from parking lot above Minnehaha Falls. Paid parking here or park in surrounding streets. We will celebrate the Autumn colors around the rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with a lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009, Dave Murphy 952-894-4623, cell at ride 612-759-1762. 18 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25-28 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 S Mississippi River Blvd, park in the north parking lot or on Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. Come ride along rivers, around lakes, even by a ballpark. Remember, it is a night ride, so working front & rear lights are required. Hugh Gitlin 651-470-1694 and TBA. 19 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social mapless ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thru Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1354 cell Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 19 WED 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: ARSENAL ROUNDS. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride northwest to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park off Lexington in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee, we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 19 WED 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. A Taste of Fall. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. A fall ride on city streets and trails. There will be a "light" refreshment stop-bring snacks and water. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 35 degrees, the ride will be cancelled. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 19 WED 10:00 AM C 24 mi. French Park in Plymouth to Parker's Lake. 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. 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. Cell phones at ride: Kasper (952) 412-5654 and Nelson(612)759-1762. Duane and Diana Kasper 952)448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson(612)623-3009. 19 WED 10:30 AM A/B 43/50/66/76 mi. Wilds of WI Challenge. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. This ride is NOT WEEKLY anymore, so you MUST CHECK the web schedule. This year the ride will be offered many Wednesdays, but not all. If you're up to the CHALLENGE of this up & down format, you'll find scenic traffic-free roads that will be the HIGHLIGHT of your week. Remember, the leader, route, and schedule varies...are you up to the challenge? Leader varies each week; If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders strongly encouraged; there's a group of us, and shortcuts are always available. Ride starts at park. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-777-6147 (cell phone at ride 612-940-3462) to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com. 21 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller, cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 21 FRI 10:15 AM C 20-22 mi. Mississippi Gorge Ride. Depart from parking lot above the Minnehaha Falls. Paid parking or park in surrounding streets. We will explore the fall colors along the river gorge and stop for lunch en route. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Dave Murphy 952-894-4623 cell at ride 612-759-1762. 22 SAT 8:30 AM C 22/32 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 stop for breakfast at Keys Cafe in the Foshay Tower. Return will be on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. An optional loop from the starting point up through Mounds View and past lakes Valentine and Johanna completes the 32-mile ride. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 22 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - 2011. Depart from Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave - just east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at Ron's Smokehouse in Mayer or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lakeshore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - cell 612-669-4772. 22 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Crema Cafe, 3401 Lyndale Ave. So, Mpls. An urban ride on roads and trails with a rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery. After ride brunch at Sonny's with great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell 612-801-6151, Brian Richie 651-261-3400, Kathleen Lepp 612-616-3026. 22 SAT 10:30 AM C 25-35 mi. Saturday Morning on the Gateway. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109. Please park at south end of parking lot. Water and toilets available in community center at ride start. Enjoy the beautiful fall Saturday mornings with your biker buddies as we ride the trails and streets of Washington County. Biking season is quickly coming to a close, so come and have fun with us before cold weather and snow force us to do other activities. Lunch after the ride at one of the fine dining shops in Maplewood. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 23 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 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 23 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 34/37/42/45/50/60/65 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your morning on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. New for 2011 is a metric century option with three new lakes! The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes to Centerville, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle, White Bear, Jane, De Montreville and Olsen lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are very, very welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Burger King, SuperAmerica & Caribou Coffee. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board. I'll try to post at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, 651-235-5953, rmfloyd{at}gmail{dot}com. Mike Smith, 651-334-6381, raintreems{at}aol{dot}com. 23 SUN 10:30 AM C 25-30 mi. Sunday Morning Coffee Stop. Depart from Painter's Community Park at 34th and Lyndale South, Minneapolis MN. Across the street from Sonny's Ice Cream. Enjoy beautiful fall Sunday mornings with your biker buddies as we ride the trails and streets in the metro area heading out to Hopkins for our morning coffee before coming back to the hustle and bustle of city life. Biking season is quickly coming to a close, so come and have fun with us before cold weather and snow force us to do other activities. Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, rocky07-at-att-dot-net Cindy DePratter, cell: 715-554-0042, rocky07-at-att-dot-net. 24 MON 10:00 AM B/C 38 mi. HOPKINS HAPPY TRAILS. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. We will ride from Roseville to Lund's just west of Hopkins for brunch. The route will use many of the mostly-level trails we love to ride: Inter-Campus Transitway, LRT, Greenway, SW LRT (3/4 mile crushed limestone), North Cedar Lake (Hutchinson Spur), Cedar Lake, Stone Arch Bridge, and the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 24 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. The leader will ride 13 mph average. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee, at mile 19. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tune-Up. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall-1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the Ice Arena. 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to The Lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder 612-285-1946 chucksunder-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-73 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN, 55109. Please park on the south end of the parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the community center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader chooses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south approx., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark, Cell: 651-252-7419, Email:jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com. 25 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails to Fish Lake. Depart from the northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley. We will explore the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. There are some rolling hills. Rest stop at Fish Lake Reg Park. Bring lots of water and snacks. Lunch option after ride. Rain will cancel ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749, Cell at ride 612-805-1632, Ed Hassler 612-990-9861. 25 TUE 10:15 AM C 20-22 mi. Four Lakes Social Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis overflow parking lot just east of the Lk Nokomis Community Center at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway. We'll celebrate the last of the autumn colors with a leisurely ride on the trails around Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun and Lake of the Isles, and will stop for lunch enroute. Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009, Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623, Cell at Ride: (612) 801-3566. 25 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25-28 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 S Mississippi River Blvd, park in the north parking lot or on Hartford Ave. A fall favorite. Come ride along rivers, around lakes, even by a ballpark. Remember, it is a night ride, so working front & rear lights are required. Hugh Gitlin 651-470-1694 and TBA. 26 WED 10:00 AM B/C 20-30 mi. Champlin Midmorning Ramble-mapless. Depart from Trailhead Cycle and Fitness 763-712-0312, 11350 Aquilla, Champlin, MN SW corner of US169 and 114th St. behind the DQ and BP gas station. Park on street side of parking lot. Social mapless ride no-one left behind, usually have halfway break and eat after ride at Hudy's Cafe or other options. This ride has options of passing thur Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Osseo. 100's of different ride, we never know which one, may stay in one city or cover them all. 90% usually on trails. Phillip Lawson 612-554-1354 cell Mary Swanstrom 763-427-2909 Berway Swanstrom 763-427-2909. 26 WED 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride east from Little Canada to the St. Croix River at Stillwater. After a rest stop for coffee and pastries at the Daily Grind in Stillwater there will be a climb up to Pine Point for another rest. From there it's down the Gateway and County Road C back to The Taste of Scandinavia. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb out of Stillwater to Pine Point. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 26 WED 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. A Taste of Fall. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. A fall ride on city streets and trails. There will be a "light" refreshment stop-bring snacks and water. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 35 degrees, the ride will be cancelled. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 26 WED 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Get to know Eden Prairie. Depart from Erik’s Bikes parking lot in Eden Prairie, 16570 Main Street. Erik’s is located off Hwy 5 at Carnelian Lane which is one block west of County Road 4. Take frontage road (Main Street). We will bike Eden Prairie on blacktop trails through Miller’s Park to Staring Lake and along Purgatory Creek to our lunch/rest stop at Lifetime Fitness' Herb Box to celebrate another day of remembering Herb Schultz. Cell phones at ride Kasper (952)412-5654 and Nelson (612)759-1762. Diana and Duane Kasper (952)448-1608 and Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009. 28 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Friday MMXI Metric. Depart from Vadnais - Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., North parking lot. The traditional ride out into Washington County with stops at Pine Point and Marine On St. Croix. Shorter options are available. Ride leaders will vary: Richard Miller, Jack Uttermark, Dave Pfuhl, Mike Smith. Richard Miller, cell: 612-940-3462, Email: litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com, Jack Uttermark, cell: 651-252-7419, Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com, Dave Pfuhl, cell: 651-402-8842, Email: dpfuhlmb-at-gmail-dot-com, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, Email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 28 FRI 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. Friday on the Bike featuring Streets & Trails. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. A fall ride on city streets and trails. There will be a "light" refreshment stop-bring snacks and water. If it is raining, snowing, the trails/streets are snow or ice covered or the temperature is below 35 degrees, the ride will be cancelled. June Johnson 612-869-1710 Cell at ride start 612-845-5656. 28 FRI 10:30 AM C 28 mi. Dakota RailTrail Ride. Depart from Wayzata depot parking lot. From Hwy 494 go west on Hwy 12 to Central Ave. Turn Left to Wayzata Blvd. Turn Right to Broadway Ave. Turn left to Lake Street. Turn Right to Grove lane. Turn left, cross tracks and parking lot is on the right. We will bike from Wayzata to St. Bonifacius and have rest/lunch at Mackenthun's Deli and return. Foul weather or temperatures below 35 degrees may cancel the ride. If weather is questionable, call before driving to the ride start: (612)801-3566. Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009, Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623, Cell at Ride: (612)801-3566. 29 SAT 8:30 AM C 23/33 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 Taste of Scandinavia in Little Canada. An optional loop from the starting point goes down the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail to complete the 33 mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 29 SAT 9:00 AM B 56 with options of 68 & 81 mi. Cruisin' the Crow - 2011. Depart from Epic Grind Bicycle-Coffee Shop, 315 East Lake St. Suite 101, Wayzata. Underground parking entrance off Manitoba Ave - just east of the Epic Grind. Less hills and more trails for 2011... Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano… For extra miles, AB riders may enjoy two additional loops, passing through Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. The new route also passes through the town of Mayer, where we will pick up the scenic Dakota Rail extension, which “touches” lake Waconia, for a straight shot back to Wayzata. Additional stops are available at Ron's Smokehouse in Mayer or the Minnetonka Drive Inn, located along the trail. You may also want to enjoy a stroll along the scenic downtown Wayzata lake shore with a post ride snack from the Epic Grind or a stop at any of the quaint shops along the way… Roger Fickbohm - cell 612-669-4772. 29 SAT 10:30 AM 25-30 mi. 2011 Halloween Ride. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, Eagan -- 1296 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123 http://tinyurl-dot-com/3m98b7h. TCBC's annual Halloween Ride! All riders welcome. Costumes encouraged (and super fun!). Ride with all your TCBC pals through Eagan and surrounding suburbs to whet your appetite for a hearty lake-side rest stop sponsored by the TCBC Board! Vegan and gluten-free options will be available (plus some meat for carnivore-types). Julie Kosbab julie-at-rideboldly-dot-org, 651-253-2493, and a variety of ghoulish volunteers! 30 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 35-W on cty. D. Park at far end of lot. Buy a muffin before heading out for this ride in the city and country, plus the whole Gateway Trail. Richard Miller, 651-777-6147, Cell:612-940-3462, Mike Smith, Cell: 651-334-6381, email: raintreems-at-aol-dot-com. 31 MON 10:00 AM B/C 34 mi. A GOOD DAY'S RIDE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The destination is the Good Day Cafe just east of the junction of Xenia and I-394. The route there will make use of the Bus/Bike Transitway, Stone Arch bridge, and the Cedar Lake trail. The return will come up Theodore Wirth Parkway, Memorial Parkway and St. Anthony Parkway. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com. 31 MON 10:30 AM B 30 mi. Pink Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113. A scenic ride passing 3 lakes. Faster riders are always welcome on this ride. The leader will ride 13 mph average. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee, at mile 19. Rain cancels the ride. Please park on Woodhill Drive. The store opens at 10AM if you need anything. Marina Lim (651)808-5473 marina_lim-at-hotmail-dot-com. |