Outreach Rides for 2010:

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

May 30

LEINENKUGEL'S CHIPPEWA VALLEY CENTURY RIDE

(35, 50, 75, or 100 Mile Options)
Registration: 7:00 to 10:00 am

This ride starts and finishes at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park,Chippewa Falls, WI. Participants can register from 7:00 to 10:00 am and immediately start ride. TCBC leader John Hoffmann will be present at registration pavilion for mileage and briefing particulars until 9:00 am. Passes are $25 before May 21/$30 after May 21. Fee includes rest stops with food and water, sag wagon, brat feed. The course is all blacktop.

Contacts: Chippewa Valley Century Ride, Box 975, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. Lodging info www.chippewavalleyride.us.
Tel. 866-723-0340. Registration and Waiver available on line.

Directions to Irvine Park: From West on I-94 (Twin Cities) take I-94 to Chippewa Falls exit 52 - Hwy 29 East, follow Hwy 29 East 20 miles into Chippewa Falls. Take exit 79 (Business 29) travel approx. 4 miles into Chippewa Falls. Follow Hwy 124 North signs through Chippewa Falls. Irvine Park is on your left. John Hoffmann 715-834-7897 (home) cell at ride 715-379-1074. Have a safe and fun ride!

Jun 5

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 Crosby High School , 711 Poplar Street, Crosby, MN 56441. 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 12-13

Tour of Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV)

Sponsored by the Quad Cities Bike Club, the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley is a two day bike ride that starts in Bettendorf, IA and goes to Dubuque, IA and back. Day 1 from Bettendorf to Dubuque is 106 miles with approximately 6000 feet of climbing, with the overnight at Clark College in Dubuque. Day 2 from Dubuque to Bettendorf is 90 miles and uses a different route which is slightly shorter and less climbing with approximately 4000 feet of climbing. Both routes utilize low traffic roads, are very scenic and incorporate many views and crossings of the Mississippi River. Ride is fully supported with multiple rest stops and a banquet is provided at the overnight stop at Clark College. Registration deadline is 5/29, with early bird registration by 4/14. Registration can be completed online at www.qcbc.org/tomrv. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313@comcast.net.

Jun 26

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

Jun 26

Jordan Valley Bike Tour

12, 20, 35, 60/80 mi. Join our 7th annual Jordan ride on rural, low-traffic roads in Scott & Le Sueur counties with a variety of hills, flats, woods & open space. Towns include New Prague, Montgomery, Le Center, Belle Plaine. The 80 mile route is an extension of the 60 with about 25 "new" miles (from past years). 80 milers must leave at 7. Rest stops every 15-20 miles, SAG, snacks, T-shirt. $20 & up. Earlybird deadline 6/16. Register online here http://www.jordanvalleybiketour.org/. 612.298.0851. Tim Bischke 952.492.2088 612.298.0851 (cell) timbee205-at-gmail.com.

Aug 14

Dairyland Dare

100k, 200k, 266k, 300k. Depart from Dodgeville, WI. The Dairlyland Dare is a challenging ride in southwest WI, west of Madison. The terrain is very hilly. The rest stops are well stocked and the event is well organized. The ride is chip timed. Email me if you are coming and we will meet for the briefing and sign in Friday evening at Harris Park and/or in town so you can start when you wish. Ride info, maps, and packets passed out Friday evening at Harris Park. Info and register at: www.dairylanddare.com. Registration required. Leader: Scott Weinberg. scott dash weinberg at msn dot com.

Aug 21

Gitchi-Gami State Trail Ride

28 or 55 miles. Join us on the Gitchi-Gami Trail Association (GGTA) Annual North Shore Bike Ride. The GGTA has advocated and supported the construction of a 86 mile non-motorized trail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais, MN. Both routes begin and end at Gooseberry State and follow the Gitchi-Gami Trail through Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and along the beautiful North Shore to a rest stop in Beaver Bay (14 miles). The longer route adds an additional 27 mile loop to return to the Beaver Bay rest stop and then retrace the Gitchi-Gami Trail back to the beginning. Ride registration and details available at www.ggta.org <http://www.ggta.org/> . Registration is $25 before 2 August and $35 afterwards. A t-shirt is included.

Ride leaders: Deb Fellows (cell 612-868-9815), Pete Hall, Ed Hassler.

Sep 11

Jesse James Bike Tour

7:00 AM or 8:00 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 with Tom Melcher or at 7:45 for ride briefing with Steve Scholl. All riders must be members and registered to receive mileage credit. Wear a TCBC jersey if you have one. No TCBC insurance.

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 $30 per rider if postmarked by August 31 or $35 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-at-comcast.net or 651-353-3372;
or Steve Scholl at srs428-at-msn.com, or 651-341-0597

Sep 25

North Hennepin Tater Tour

Start & Finish Location: Fish Lake Regional Park Pavillion, 14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Take 494 to Bass Lake Road, go west to park entrance.

Rides: 14, 25, and 50 mile

50 Mile Ride Start: 7:30AM-9:00AM
14 and 25 mile Start: 9:30AM-10:30AM

Food: (baked potatoes and root beer floats): 11:00AM-1:00PM at Fish Lake Regional Park There will be supported rest stops at Maple Grove Arboretum and North Mississippi Regional Park. Website: www.nhcc.edu/tatertour More information to be added.

Craig Larson; clarson65@hotmail.com; 763-424-4223.

Oct 2

Apple Affair Bike Tour 2010 Let's Make Tracks!

Saturday, October 2nd, Galesville, Wisconsin http://www.galesvillewi.com/appleaffair.html

20 - 60 miles options.
Ride start: 9:00 a.m. with groups leaving every 10 minutes until 10:15 a.m.

Several tour route options of varying distances and challenges. the most popular route is the 20 mile orchard tour which goes through two area apple orchards with rest stops at each. This is a relatively flat route through the prairies west of Galesville

The more challenging tours wind through beautiful coulee country surrounding Galesville and Ettrick, where you'll bike through rolling valleys and over short and long challenging hills.

Before the tour, enjoy an omelet breakfast at the Apple Affair food tent. After the tour, stroll around the square, have a piece of 10 foot apple pie, a Queen's Apple or a brat. there are apples, cider and plenty of locally made crafts available for purchase.

Rest stops along the way give you a chance to rest, refuel, and meet other bikers. Rest stopis will close on the 20 mile route between 11:30 - 12:30 p.m; longer routes rest stops will close between 2 and 3 p.m.
Registration is $9 before 9/15/10 and $11 after 9/15/10. Registration brochure available at website: http://www.galesvillewi.com/appleaffair.html

Same Day Registration: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2nd on the square, Galesville, at Critzman Auto Body

Parking: Plase park in the High School Parking Lot (north on Hwy. 53) so that downtown street parking can be left for non-biking Apple Affair participants.

Area Lodging:
Clark House Bed and Breakfast - 582-4190
Sonic Motel - 582-2281
Motels are also located in nearby Trempeauleau, Holmen, Onalaska and LaCrosse, Wis and Winona, Mn. Camping is available at Perrot State Park, Trempealeau.

Questions? Contact Jeff Ramberg at j.ramberg45-at-yahoo.com or 612-462-4747;
or Karen Johnson at karenj17-at-comcast.net or 952.258.9115