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Outreach Rides for 2009:

These special category rides are non-TCBC rides that are eligible for TCBC mileage credit, but are not covered by TCBC insurance. Outreach rides are designed to increase our members’ visibility in and support of non-pledge biking events in the broader biking community. A TCBC leader will be present at qualifying Outreach Rides to give a ride briefing and allow members to sign up for mileage, but it is the sole responsibility of participating members to sign up for and pay the registration fee for the event. The organizers of the event are solely responsible for its quality and safety. Members are strongly encouraged to wear their TCBC jerseys when participating in Outreach Rides.

Ride Leaders: Outreach Ride Policy

Apr 18

Waterloo Iowa Randonneur Brevet 200k.

8:00 AM Outreach 125 mi. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). . 200k Brevet starting in Waterloo, going through Oelwein, Volga, Oelwein, Dunkerton and back to Waterloo Register through Iowa Randonneurs See www.RUSA.org for details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

May 9

Waterloo Iowa Randonneur Brevet 300k.

7:00 AM Outreach 187 mi. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). . 300k Brevet starting in Waterloo, going through Oelwein, Elkader, McGregor, Elkader, Oelwein and back to Waterloo Register through Iowa Randonneurs See www.RUSA.org for details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

May 9

TREMPEALEAU HIP BREAKER TOUR

Choose routes of 10 or 23 miles or the Famous Hip Breaker 43 mile route. Sag and Rest stops throughout. Rides leave from Trempealeau Hotel in Trempealeau, Wi. at 9:00 am (mass start) with registration beginning @ 7:30 am or pre-register, www.trempealeau.net, 608-534-6780. Fees @ $15.00; Registration before May 1 includes pre-ride raffle and T-Shirt. Directions: From Winona, take Wi Hwy 35 SE 18 miles to Trempealeau. When Hwy 35 crosses Main St head down towards the river. Hotel is on left side of road just 2 blocks down. (Trempealeau is about 2.5 to 3 hours from Twin Cities) TCBC contacts @ ride for briefing and mileage report sheets. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Cell Phone @ Ride, 952-334-5382; (See May 8 ride schedule for a prior day TCBC Ride).

May 16

Rochester Randonneur Brevet 300k.

7:00 AM Outreach 125 mi. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking lot. 300k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Harmony, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN. Registation required through Rochester Active Sports Club. See www.RUSA.org for more details. Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

May 24

LEINENKUGEL'S CHIPPEWA VALLEY CENTURY RIDE

30, 50, 75, or 100 mile options
REGISTRATION:
7:00-10:00 AM

The ride starts and finishes at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI. Participants can register and immediately start ride. John Hoffmann will be present at registration pavilion for TCBC mileage and briefing particulars until registration ends.

Fees are $25 before May 15, $30 after. Fees includes: Rest Stops with Food and Water: Sag Wagon; Brat Feed , T-Shirts available for $15. The course is all on blacktop roads and traverses beautiful farmlands of Chippewa County along Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers, Lakes Wissota and Holcombe, and through the kettle moraine topography of Chippewa County Forest. Contact: Chippewa Valley Century Ride, P.O. Box 975, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. www.chippewavalleyride.us Lodging info www.chippewachamber.org Tel: 866-723-0340. Entry forms available on line and at select bike shops in WI and MN
Directions to Irvine Park: From Twin cities take I-94 to Chippewa Falls exit 52-Hwy 29 east, 20 miles to Chippewa Falls. Take exit 79, (Business Hwy 29) 4 miles into Chippewa Falls. Follow Hwy 124 N to Irvine park on left (Leinenkugel's is on your right). Park in lot adjacent to city swimming pool. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897; Cell Phone at Ride 715-379-1074

Jun 6

TOUR OF LAKES

35 or 70 miles.  Join in the FUN on Tour of Lakes (TOL), an event ride sponsored by the Paul Bunyan Cyclists in the Brainerd Lakes area.  Be part of the train of TCBC jerseys as we make our way from one delicious rest stop to the next via the scenic low-traffic roads of the area.  The tour is known for its varied and plentiful rest stops (think ‘rolling buffet’), with past tours featuring such treats as blueberry pancakes, breakfast sausages, fresh fruit, beef & chicken tacos, hot turkey sandwiches, corn on the cob, cheesecake, root beer floats...you get the idea!!!  You DEFINITELY will not be in "calorie deficit" mode after this ride! 

• Registration:  Pre-registration is required by MAY 1.  To register for the ride, go to www.paulbunyancyclists.com and click on ‘Tour of Lakes’.  TOL does NOT accept registrations postmarked after that date and consequently, no "day of ride” registration is available.  Ride fee includes ride support, rest stops, and a t-shirt.  You must be registered for the ride and attend the ride briefing in order to get mileage credit. 

• Ride start time/departure location:  Ride departs at 7:30 am from the ride location (announced in early February).  Consider getting to the ride start early to allow time for parking, check-in, picking up your t-shirt & taking it to back to your car, etc.  Please be sure to wear your most recent TCBC jersey if you have one! 

More Info for Tour of Lakes Weekend

Jun 6

Missippi River Trail Grand Opening Bike Ride and Ribbon Cutting

8 mi. The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is a 3,000 mile world-class bicycling route that begins at the headwaters of the Mississippi river and goes through 10 states on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a system of bicycle friendly roads and pathways. The MRT is a unique way to experience the Mississippi River's natural and cultural wonders. The National Park Service, Minnesota Department of Transportation and MRT Inc. have partnered with local communities to sign the 72 miles of the MRT through the Twin Cities metropolitan area. This bike ride and ribbon cutting showcases the MRT, highlighting the Saint Paul portion of the route in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Ribbon Cutting and Ride sign-in at 9:00, ride starts at 9:30 with interpretive stops led by National Park rangers. www.nps.gov/miss. Depart from Chestnut Plaza, Downtown Saint Paul, Shepard Road and Chestnut Street Saint Paul, MN. Ann Sarnecki 651.290.3030 x234 ann_sarnecki@nps.gov.

Jun 13

Rochester Randonneur Brevet 600k.

6:00 AM Outreach 375 mi. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking Lot. 600k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Harmony, MN; Decorah, MN; West Union, MN; Oelwein, MN; West Union, MN; Decorah, MN; Harmony, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN Stopover/Sleep stop in West Union, IA Register through Rochester Active Sports Club See www.RUSA.org for more details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

Jun 20

Jordan Valley Bike Tour

12, 20, 35, 60 mi. Join the 6th annual "Jordan Valley Bike Tour". Each route has hills but the ride is more than hills. It's a pleasant mix of manageable hills, long flat stretches in open farm country and through small towns. There are a few lakes on the longer routes which provide scenic views. Traffic is light. Ride at your own pace. Maps, Rest Stops (at 15-20 mile intervals) & SAG are provided. Early Bird discount through 6/10. For more info see: www.JVBT.org. Meet leader at 8:00 AM at registration area at the "Mini-Met" in downtown Jordan (Rice & Water Sts). Tim Bischke 952.492.2088; cell at ride 612.298.0851; timbee205@gmail.com.

Jun 20

Waterloo Iowa Randonneur Brevet 400k.

6:00 AM Outreach 250 mi. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). . 400k Brevet starting in Waterloo, going through Oelwein, Monona, De Soto (WI), Monona, Oelwein and back to Waterloo Register through Iowa Randonneurs See www.RUSA.org for details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

Jun 27

Superior Vistas Bike Tour

13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 or 100 mi. . Meet Ride Leader at 7:45 am next to registration table at Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, WI on the shores of Lake Superior. An amazing array of 7 choices for fabulous routes. Ride details and registration forms are available at http://www.superiorvistas.org/. or 1-800-294-9484. TCBC Ride Leader: Tom Melcher 651-353-3372 (cell). Ride leader plans to do 52 or 70 mile route at B pace.

Jul 11

Waterloo Iowa Randonneur Brevet 600k.

6:00 AM Outreach 375 mi. Depart from Heartland Inn at 1809 LaPorte Rd. in Waterloo. From Hwy 218, exit at San Marnan Dr. (close to Hwy 20) and head SW. Go right (NW) at the next stop light on LaPorte Rd. Turn R after about 50 yards into the Heartland Inn parking lot (by Wendy’s). . 600k Brevet starting in Waterloo, going through Oelwein, Monona, De Soto (WI), Wilton (WI), Richland Center (WI), Prairie du Chien (WI), Oelwein, and back to Waterloo Stopover/Sleep stop in Richland Center (WI) Register through Iowa Randonneurs See www.RUSA.org for details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

Aug 15

Dairyland Dare

7am. Distance options of 100k, 200k, 266k, and 300k. Dodgeville, WI. 

The Dairlyland Dare is a challenging ride in southwest WI. Dodgeville is west of Madison. The terrain is very hilly. The rest stops are well stocked. The whole event is well organized. The ride is chip timed. 

Info and register at: www.dairylanddare.com/. Registration required. 

Leader: Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com. Email me if you are coming and we can have the briefing and sign in Friday evening so you can get on the road earlier if you wish. Ride info and packets passed out Friday evening, or early Saturday morn, at Harris Park. 

Aug 22

Rochester Randonneur Brevet 400k.

7:00 AM Outreach 250 mi. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking Lot. 400k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Harmony, MN; Decorah, MN; Harmony, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN Register through Rochester Active Sports Club See www.RUSA.org for details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

Sep 12

Jesse James Bike Tour

7:00 AM 10/30/45/60/100 mi. Scenic country ride from Northfield. 100 mile option includes the Sogn Valley, Nerstrand, and the lakes region west of Faribault. Depart from Northfield Middle School, 2200 Division Street South - Highway 246. Meet in front of middle school at 6:45 for ride briefing. All riders must be members and registered to receive mileage credit. Wear a TCBC jersey if you have one. No TCBC insurance. Ride leader plans to do 100 mile ride at a B pace.

REGISTRATION: Mail-in registration forms and on-line registration are available at http://jessejamesbiketour.org/. Same day registration will also be available at the Northfield Middle School. Registration is $25 per rider if postmarked by August 31 or $30 per rider after August 31 for 30, 45, 60 and 100 mile options. Registration for 10 mile option is $10 for by August 31 or $12 after August 31. Riders under age 18 free if accompanied by an adult rider.

Questions? Contact Tom Melcher at trmelcher1@comcast.net, or 651-353-3372.

Sep 13

DOOR COUNTY CENTURY

30, 64, 75, 100 miles Depart from Sevastopol School in the town of Institute, 10 mi N of Sturgeon Bay. Ride briefing by the registration area. All riders must be members and registered for the ride to receive mileage credit. Wear a TCBC jersey. No TCBC insurance.

REGISTRATION Deadlines: $35 by May 31st, $40 by July 30, $50 by August 31st, $55 weekend of ride. Register online at www.doorcountycentury.com or by mail, downloading the form. Fee includes ride map, rest stop refreshments, and post-ride spaghetti dinner. Shirts and Sunday breakfast may be ordered as extras.

Pick up packet on Saturday 3-8 PM at the school plus check out local bike shop expo in the gym.

Questions? Contact Katie Angle katie.jim@comcast.net or 763-208-3595. More info on Overnight Trips page

Oct 3

Rochester Randonneur Brevet 200k.

8:00 AM Outreach 125 mi. 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.org for details Contact: Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.