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AUGUST 2006

1 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine,  or .

1 TUE 6:00 PM B/C or A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, dohogne@msn.com, .

1 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, Summit & Cretin Avenues, St. Paul. It's back to Tuesdays for this popular favorite. Explore the river and reservoir, with a special route during the State Fair. Julie VanMersbergen, , infrared-at-scc.net.

1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Come on out see why for yourself. A great training ride for WOW. Dave Erick, .

1 TUE 6:00 PM A/B or B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

1 TUE 6:00 PM (note earlier departure) A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy. 36) in Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave. (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass). Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Dump the traffic! Relax on shady, undulating roads to Afton. Enjoy a taco or two after. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, , cell .

2 WED 9:15 AM C 20/25 mi. BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. Depart from Three Rivers Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Visitors Center lot off Bush Lake Rd in Bloomington. Free parking. We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads as we meander Bloomington. This ride includes some hills. Rest stop is the Japanese Garden at Normandale College. Optional after-ride luncheon at Bella Cucina. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

2 WED 10:00 AM C 20 to 25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycle, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US169), Champlin (). Park on the north side of the shop. Route varies on quiet streets and trails of the Elm Creek Park Reserve and Coon Rapids Dam. Mid-ride rest stop and after-ride lunch at Culvers. Phillip Lawson, .

2 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

2 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

2 WED 6:00 PM B 25 mi. THE ONLY ALPS IN TOWN. Depart from Town Park (across from Selma’s) in downtown Afton. Is this the year you promised to become a better climber? Come test your total watts output on the Alps of Afton and ride along the scenic St. Croix. After the ride restore those lost vital nutrients on the deck of the Afton House. Great training if you’re doing WOW! David Baird.

2 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park (SW corner of 694 & Victoria in Shoreview). Enjoy a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks, ,.

3 THU 8:30 AM C 23/35 mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. Augie Muller.

3 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead., return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

3 THU 10:00 AM AB 30 - 40 mi. A MORNING RIDE. Depart from picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy a morning ride with your friends and explore some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan . (Web Ride)

3 THU 6:00 A/B 26 or 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County! Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. Aug. 3 (depart 6:00 PM): Lisa Austin, , Laustin@visi.com. Aug. 10 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura,. Aug. 17 (5:45 PM): Jeff Johnson, , . Aug. 24 (5:45 PM) and Aug. 31 (5:30 PM): Tony Wanschura,

3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller

3 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe.

3 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington,  and Cindy Hanson, .

3 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi. west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

4-6 CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL. A discovery trek of the entire length (Osakis to Fergus Falls) of this newly-developed asphalt trail, at a C+ pace over a fun-filled 3-day weekend. See Upcoming Events article.

4 FRI 10:00 AM C+ 36 mi. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL - OSAKIS TO GARFIELD. Meet at the trailhead in Osakis, MN. From I-94, take exit #114 (Hwy 127) to downtown Osakis. The trailhead is at the Osakis Information Center at Main St and Central Av. Parking is one block north, then left by gazebo. Our first day trek will be to Garfield and return. Lunch in Garfield, and after-ride activities and fun centered in and around Alexandria. We'll encounter lakes with channel and culvert crossings and see cattails, wetland grasses, open farmland and some wooded lots, with small towns along the way. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

4 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30-mile return has no rest stop. 8/4: Katie Angle, . 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

4 FRI 12:30 PM A/B 34 mi. DUNN BROTHERS AND BACK. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Join your friends and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Our rest stop will be at the historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan,.

4 FRI 6:00 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart from the rear lot of Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Road in North Oaks. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. August 4 & 25 Mark Gregory , August 11, Lee Thielman , August 18, Tom and Dona Devine .

5 SAT 7:00 AM A/AB 60-75 mi. DUNN EARLY - WISCONSIN. Depart from Dunn Bros @ East Lake and W River Road Mpls. Follows Gateway trail to Hwy 12 into Stillwater, Crosses into Wisconsin back to Hudson, Woodbury, & St. Paul A riders may depart from route at leaders discretion for a few extra hills Marcus Bohler  - Randall Huskamp . (Web Ride)

5 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Explore lakes, trails, lightly-traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson.

5 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

5 SAT 9:00 AM C 40 mi. RED WING - CANNON BALL RUN. Depart from north end of the Red Wing Pottery Mall. Just look for the black forest-green colored Panzerwagon (VW Eurovan) in the parking lot. It's an all paved bike path. We'll have a 15 minute break at the half way point, Welch Village picnic area, about 16.1 km into the ride, and (optional) lunch at Cannon Falls. Because of the distance and always the possibility of inclement weather, always call before coming to the ride to make sure it's a go. Any questions? fon Augie Muller at . Be there or be square!. Augie Muller Jr,.

5 SAT 9:00 AM B 33 & 42 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from Walmart in St. Anthony Village, one block north of 37th Av, on the west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park out in the lot by the Walmart sign near the Conoco/Freedom station. LIDO is too smart for his own good. Well, so are we! Let's ride! We gotta find the little guy and, for the good of whomever you think, bring him home. Easy map. Eight/nine mile loop in the middle for the faster riders. Several places to eat at ride's end. Be the one who finds LIDO. Robert Brown.

5 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY'S BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery. Steve Scholl.

5 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 65-75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link at 7 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura,.

5 SAT 9:30 AM B 33-37 mi. AFTON/ELMO. Scenic with some big hills. Leave from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494 (beware construction) go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn east on Courtley Rd, and right on Ojibway Dr. Doug Nelson, .

5 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from the bottom of Crosby Farm Road along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. The ride goes along the Mississippi River, with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan.

5 SAT 10:00 AM C+ 42 mi. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL - GARFIELD TO ASHBY. Meet at the trailhead in Garfield, MN. From I-94, take exit #97 (Garfield exit) onto Cty Rd 40 and continue about 4 miles to the stop sign. Go right on Hwy 82, and left on State St (Hwy 12) about a block to the trailhead, which has a porta-toilet and a restaurant that is open until 2 PM. Our second-day trek takes us to Ashby for our lunch stop and return. After-ride activities and fun centered in and around Alexandria. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell phone at ride .

6 SUN 6:00 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, zip code 55112, 2 blks west of I-35W on Co Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times and leaders: 8/6 – depart 6 AM, leader Steve Scholl, ; 8/13 NO RIDE (WOW); 8/20 depart 6:15 AM, leader Richard Franco, ; 8/27 depart 6:30 AM, leader Steve Scholl, .

6 SUN 9:00 AM B 64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Centerville and Shoreview. Cindy Hanson.

6 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 44 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We'll travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura.

6 SUN 9:00 AM B 25-35 mi. DOG DAYS OF RIDING. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (approximately two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). Come explore various routes departing from the southern metro. Routes may head north into the cities or south into the countryside. Pat Exley.

6 SUN 10:00 AM C+ 30 mi. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL - ASHBY TO FERGUS FALLS. Meet at the trailhead in Ashby, MN. From I-94, take exit #77 (Hwy 78) north, then go left on Cty Rd 82 and then right on Cty Rd 10 to trail access. There is a city restaurant, and snacks are also available at the service station. Day 3 trek takes us to Fergus Falls and return. Lunch in Fergus, and after-ride activities and fun centered in and around Alexandria. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

6 SUN 10:00 AM C 00 mi. MOVING BIKES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. Mpls. This is a “non-ride” to help Jamie at Sunrise, who is expanding his store! Let's help by moving bikes and anything else that needs moving. Jamie has helped out a lot of TCBC members; let's help him out as much as we can. THANK YOU JAMIE! Paul "Thunder" Huntington, , or  x3364.

6 SUN 11:00 AM B/C 25 mi. PLEASANT ON PLEASANT. Depart from Armatage Park at 57th & Russell Av S in SW Minneapolis. Cruise up Pleasant Av, a street harking back to a kinder, gentler south Minneapolis, and then out to the Hopkins Depot. Return to start via trails & streets. Mostly flat except for one good climb up to the Tangletown water tower. Jeff Ramberg, .

6 SUN NOON B 55 mi. RING AROUND THE RIVER. Depart from Town Park in Afton (across from Selma's). We cross the St. Croix River at Hudson, tour to River Falls, and cross the river again in Prescott, returning to Afton. Breathtaking vistas, beautiful country roads, boats, three Dairy Queens, and only a couple of hills. Stay after the ride and enjoy the deck of the Afton House. David Baird.

6 SUN NOON B/C 16-18 mi. MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. Depart from French Regional Park. Two-lake double loop in Plymouth with Mt. Olivet variation. Rest stop at Parkers Lake. Meet at Visitors Center parking lot. Exit Hwy 169 and go west on Rockford Rd to the park entrance, then left into park. Dave Rusinko, .

7 MON DEADLINE for the September TCBC NEWS. E-mail schedule info to schedule@biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter@biketcbc.org.

7 MON 8:00 AM A/B 58 mi. DUNN EARLY. Depart from Dunn Bros, E Lake St and W River Rd, Minneapolis. Take Greenway to rolling hills of Wayzata and around Lake Minnetonka, with a rest stop at Dunn Bros in Excelsior before returning. Katie Angle, .

7 MON 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. COON RAPIDS/BLAINE BIKE TRAILS (MAPLESS). Depart from Three Rivers Regional Park Coon Rapids Dam parking lot (free parking). From Hwy 610, take Noble Pkwy north, turn right (east) on 97th Av N, then left (north) on Russell Av to dam. We'll bike on asphalt trails and roads and have optional luncheon after ride. Ambassador: Joan Christensen, . Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

7 MON 10:30 AM A/B 40 mi. OVER HILL AND DALE. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Road and head east. At the light on Courtly Rd, go SE (left) to Ojibway Drive, then right into the park. Ride rolling hills to Afton. Sue Blum. (Web Ride)

7 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

7 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi, B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar, ; Jim Pederson, .

7 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-29 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge, located just east of the Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into the refuge parking lot at the top of the hill.. Ride a pleasant route (low-traffic roads and bike trails) from Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island in a "loop" style route. The uphill after Harriet Island is truly "tandem-friendly"! Mike Beadles.

7 MON 6:00 PM B/C 22 mi. MELLOW MONDAY REVISITED. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Doug Nelson, .

7 MON 6:00 PM C 00 mi. MOVING BIKES. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Ave. Mpls. Let's help by moving bikes and anything else that needs moving. Jamie has helped out a lot of TCBC members; let's help him out as much as we can. THANK YOU JAMIE! Paul "Thunder" Huntington.

8 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine,  or .

8 TUE 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. HOPKINS AND TIN FISH. Depart from SW corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Av S, Mpls. We'll bike lakes and LRT - East paved trails to Hopkins Depot Coffee House for our break. Our return is on Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lakes, Kenilworth and lakes paved trails. Our mission includes luncheon stop at Tin Fish eatery (Lake Calhoun Pavilion) on return trek. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

8 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on this Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel.

8 TUE 6:00 PM B/C or A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne.

8 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, Summit & Cretin Avenues, St. Paul. It's back to Tuesdays for this popular favorite. Explore the river and reservoir, with a special route during the State Fair. Julie VanMersbergen,.

8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Come on out see why for yourself. A great training ride for WOW. Dave Erick, .

8 TUE 6:00 PM A/B or B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

8 TUE 6:00 PM (note earlier departure) A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy. 36) in Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave. (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass). Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Dump the traffic! Relax on shady, undulating roads to Afton. Enjoy a taco or two after. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, , cell .

9 WED 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. NORTHEAST/THEODORE WIRTH MEANDER. Depart from Webster School parking lot at Adams and Spring St NE in Mpls. Join us for this social ride with lunch at the end in Northeast Mpls. Herb Schultz,  and Clareyse nelson, .

9 WED 10:00 AM C 20 to 25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycle, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US169), Champlin (). Park on the north side of the shop. Route varies on quiet streets and trails of the Elm Creek Park Reserve and Coon Rapids Dam. Mid-ride rest stop and after-ride lunch at Culvers. Phillip Lawson, .

9 WED 10:00 AM AB 34 mi. A MORNING RIDE. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy a morning ride with your friends exploring some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan . (Web Ride)

9 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

9 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner, .

9 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville - 2233 Hamline Av N). Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol' Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks,.

9 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center 4600 N. Victoria St. Shoreview 55126. This a family fun ride, A nice leisurely laid back middle of the week ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails of Shoreview/Arden Hills. Paul Huntington . (Web Ride)

10 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom & Dona Devine,  or

10 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead., return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

10 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out in all directions and explore the beautiful metro area by bicycle. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. kelly Hazel,.

10 THU 6:00 A/B 26 or 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County! Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. Aug. 3 (depart 6:00 PM): Lisa Austin, . Aug. 10 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura,. Aug. 17 (5:45 PM): Jeff Johnson, , . Aug. 24 (5:45 PM) and Aug. 31 (5:30 PM): Tony Wanschura,.

10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller, .

10 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, ; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe,, .

10 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington,  and Cindy Hanson, .

10 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi. west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

10 THU 6:00 PM B 30-35 mi. SON OF GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner of Cretin and Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and popular ride exploring the Mississippi River, Roseville Reservoir, Vento Trail/Gateway trails and Phalen Blvd. Bruce Berry . (Web Ride)

11-13: WOW (Weekend on Wheels) 26 in Menomonie, WI. Various routes. See separate info or TCBC website.

11 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 35 mi. CZECH TREK II. Depart from City Park in downtown Lonsdale. From Hwy I-35 south, take Hwy 19 (Lonsdale exit #69) west about 4 miles to Lonsdale's City Park in downtown area. We'll ride on rural paved roads from Lonsdale to New Prague (1/2 way) for lunch at the Fishtale Grill. Afterwards, we'll head north to Cty Rd 2, west towards Heidelberg, and east back to Lonsdale. Ambassador: Tim Bischke, , cell . Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

11 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30-mile return has no rest stop. 8/4: Katie Angle, . 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

11 FRI 1:30 PM A/B 50-60 mi. PRE-WOW CLUB RIDE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then US 25 south to US 29, then right on US 29. Join us as we explore some of the beautiful, quiet roads of Wisconsin. This route goes northwest of Menomonie, so it will be on some roads many of us have never traveled on. A great prelude to the WOW weekend! Shorter options available. Scott Larson, .

11 FRI 6:00 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart from the rear lot of Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Road in North Oaks. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. August 4 & 25 Mark Gregory , August 11, Lee Thielman , August 18, Tom and Dona Devine .

12 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

12 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. See August 5. Depart from the bottom of Crosby Farm Road along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. The ride goes along the Mississippi River, with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan.

12 SAT GRE MESABI TRAIL TOUR (non-TCBC). . www.MesabiTrail.com.

13 SUN 6:30 AM A 55-70 mi. DUNN EARLY - LEADERS CHOICE. Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee East Lake St and West River Pkwy Mpls. Mapless "A" Group ride. Direction and Mileage determined day of ride depending on weather conditions and skill level of group. Route will be discussed by riders arriving 20 minutes early for ride. Randall Huskamp. (Web Ride)

13 SUN 8:00 AM A and A/B 65 or 53 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride through the west side of town. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg, .

13 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 44 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We'll travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura.

13 SUN 9:00 AM B 32 mi. NORTHEAST WHIRL. Depart from Audubon Coffee Shop, 2852 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. That’s one mile north of the Johnson St exit off northbound I-35W. Note that there is no Johnson St exit off southbound 35W. We’ll ride along less-traveled roads, then through Wirth Park before heading out towards The Depot in Hopkins. Come early and have coffee and a scone in a coffee shop with NE ambiance. Alan M. Wichman,.

13 SUN 9:00 AM B 64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). (Sung to the tune of "The Beverly Hillbillies") Bought a new car/Took the old one to the dump/Now I can't drive far/Got no pay left for the pump/If like me you're too broke/To reach Menomonie/Come on out and join me/For this metric century. Flat roads, few stop signs. Y'all come out and ride now, ya hear? Cindy Hanson. (Web Ride)

13 SUN 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave.Mpls. (Lake St. and 35W). This a family fun ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails in Mpls/St. Paul and see the sites like Minnehaha falls and the lakes Harriet and Calhoun. Paul Huntington. (Web Ride)

14 MON 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. BALD EAGLE LAKE AND MORE. Depart from Burger King lot at Hwy 36 and Hwy 120 (Century Road). We'll bike around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes and the Gateway Trail. Rest stops along the way and optional lunch at BK after ride. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

14 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for those still training. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Marina Lim.

14 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

14 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi, B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar; Jim Pederson, .

15 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine,  or .

15 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on this Grand Round Tour. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel.

15 TUE 6:00 PM B/C or A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne.

15 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, Summit & Cretin Avenues, St. Paul. It's back to Tuesdays for this popular favorite. Explore the river and reservoir, with a special route during the State Fair. Julie VanMersbergen,.

TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Come on out see why for yourself. A great training ride for WOW. Dave Erick, .

15 TUE 6:00 PM A/B or B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

15 TUE 6:00 PM (note earlier departure) A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy. 36) in Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave. (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass). Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Dump the traffic! Relax on shady, undulating roads to Afton. Enjoy a taco or two after. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, , cell .

16 WED 9:30 AM C 30 mi. MPLS/ST PAUL MEANDER (MAPLESS). Depart from Highland Park High School (Montreal & Snelling, St Paul). Enjoy a social meander through parts of Minneapolis and St Paul on paved roads and trails. Optional lunch stop after ride at St Clair Broiler at Snelling and St Clair. Ambassador: June Johnson. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz,

16 WED 10:00 AM C 20 to 25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycle, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US169), Champlin (). Park on the north side of the shop. Route varies on quiet streets and trails of the Elm Creek Park Reserve and Coon Rapids Dam. Mid-ride rest stop and after-ride lunch at Culvers. Phillip Lawson,

16 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

16 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

16 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center 4600 N. Victoria St. Shoreview 55126. This a family fun ride, A nice leisurely laid back middle of the week ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails of Shoreview/Arden Hills. Paul Huntington. (Web Ride)

16 WED 6:15 PM A/B 25-35 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12. Take Hwy 36 east past I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into the school. Ride the scenic low-traffic roads of Washington County. Mary Derks.

17 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom & Dona Devine,  or

17 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead., return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

17 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out in all directions and explore the beautiful metro area by bicycle. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. kelly Hazel.

17 THU 5:45 A/B 26 or 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County! Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. Aug. 3 (depart 6:00 PM): Lisa Austin. Aug. 10 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, . Aug. 17 (5:45 PM): Jeff Johnson, , . Aug. 24 (5:45 PM) and Aug. 31 (5:30 PM): Tony Wanschura,.

17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller.

17 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, Kathy Moe .

17 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington,  and Cindy Hanson, .

17 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi. west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

17 THU 6:00 PM B 25 mi. SON OF GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin and Summit. A popular ride that features the Roseville Reservoir, Lake Phalen Pkwy, and Phelan Blvd. Bruce Berry (Web Ride)

18-20 SUMMER WOBEGON DAYS, We explore the Lake Wobegon Trail over three sultry summer days. See Upcoming Events article. Come each or any of the three days.

18 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30-mile return has no rest stop. 8/4: Katie Angle, . 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

18 FRI 10:30 AM C+ 30 mi (plus longer option). LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL: SAUK CENTRE TO FREEPORT. Meet at Sauk Centre trailhead. From I-94, take exit #127 north onto Hwy 71. Turn left on Hwy 17 and continue to trailhead. We'll bike to Freeport, have lunch and return. Optional group dining and activities after ride. Don Picard,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

18 FRI 3:00 PM AB 43 mi. FRI TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Short cut options available. George Hagemann,  home,  cell. (Web Ride)

18 FRI 6:00 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart from the rear lot of Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Road in North Oaks. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. August 4 & 25 Mark Gregory , August 11, Lee Thielman , August 18, Tom and Dona Devine .

19 SAT 7:00 AM A/AB 60-75 mi. DUNN EARLY - WISCONSIN. Depart from Dunn Brothers, East Lake Street and West River Rd Minneapolis. "A" Riders ride as a group and may depart from mapped route at different locations for a few extra hills. A/B self sufficent riders welcome, 2 shortcuts available. Route goes through Stillwater into Wisconsin and ending up in Hudson before crossing the St. Croix back to MN where we work our way to downtown St Paul, and take Summit Ave back to Mpls. Randall Huskamp. (Web Ride)

19 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Explore lakes, trails, lightly-traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson.

19 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

19 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY'S BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery. Steve Scholl.

19 SAT 9:00 AM B 33 & 42 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from Walmart in St. Anthony Village, one block north of 37th Av, on the west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park out in the lot by the Walmart sign near the Conoco/Freedom station. LIDO is too smart for his own good. Well, so are we! Let's ride! We gotta find the little guy and, for the good of whomever you think, bring him home. Easy map. Eight/nine mile loop in the middle for the faster riders. Several places to eat at ride's end. Be the one who finds LIDO. Robert Brown.

19 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. Shorter option available. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link at 7 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, .

19 SAT 10:30 AM C+ 25-30 mi (plus extra mile option). LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL: ALBANY, FREEPORT, AND HOLDINGFORD. Meet at City Office/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From I-94, take exit #147 north onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn right (antique store on corner) and continue about 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to Freeport and check out Charlie's (caramel rolls + pie), return to Albany, take Holdingford spur for a luncheon break at the Lake Wobegon Cafe, then return to Albany. Optional after-ride and evening activities. Don Picard, and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

19 SAT NOON B/C 20 mi. WAYZATA-LAKE MINNETONKA MINI-TOUR. Depart from the southwest corner of Wayzata Bay Shopping Center off Superior Blvd in Wayzata. The tour will travel Wayzata, skirt Long Lake, go south along the North Arm, and take in the northern bays of Minnetonka via Cty 15. This ride ranked B/C because of 3 nasty hills. Approx 1/2 mile on Luce Line (crushed limestone). Rest stop at Culvers's/Holiday, slightly past halfway. Dave Rusinko, .

20 SUN 6:15 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, zip code 55112, 2 blks west of I-35W on Co Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times and leaders: 8/6 – depart 6 AM, leader Steve Scholl, ; 8/13 NO RIDE (WOW); 8/20 depart 6:15 AM, leader Richard Franco, ; 8/27 depart 6:30 AM, leader Steve Scholl, .

20 SUN 7:00 AM A/AB 65-70 mi. DUNN EARLY - LAKEVILLE. Depart from Dunn Brothers on East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. The Real Lakeville, (Differs from the Apple Valley Route) goes through St. Paul, Farmington and Lakeville before heading back towards Mpls. "A" riders will ride as a group, regrouping after sprints and hills. "A" riders may depart from mapped route for a few extra hills. Very few major hills early in the ride, then rolling hills along the rest of the route. Rest Stop at about 30 miles in Farmington at Dunn Brothers. Randall Huskamp . (Web Ride)

20 SUN 7:30 AM A/B 62 mi. IRONMAN MAKEUP RIDE. Depart from Lakeville Senior High School, 19600 Ipava Av, Lakeville, MN. If you preferred not to ride in the rain, you took a pass on the Ironman ride last spring. But here's your chance to get a "do over". Join Alan and Leon as they ride the metric century Ironman route. Of course, there aren't any sag wagons, nor are there any free goodies at the rest stop. And the high school will be closed, so make sure you have water, etc when you arrive for the ride. Leon Webster, and Alan Wichman, .

20 SUN 8:00 AM A and A/B 65 or 53 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride through the west side of town. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg, .

20 SUN 9:00 AM B 64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Centerville and Shoreview. Cindy Hanson.

20 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 44 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We'll travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura,.

20 SUN 9:00 AM B 25-35 mi. DOG DAYS OF RIDING. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (approximately two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). Come explore various routes departing from the southern metro. Routes may head north into the cities or south into the countryside. Pat Exley.

20 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 30 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Brunch at Rix after the ride. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel and Jim Pittenger.

20 SUN 9:30 AM C+ 30 mi. LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL: ALBANY TO ST JOSEPH. Meet at City Office/Library parking lot in Albany, MN. From I-94, take exit #147 north onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn right (antique store on corner) and continue about 5 blocks to parking lot. We'll bike to St. Joseph, have lunch at the famous Bo Diddly restaurant, and return. Don Picard,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

20 SUN 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave.Mpls. (Lake St. and 35W). This a family fun ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails in Mpls/St. Paul and see the sites like Minnehaha falls and the lakes Harriet and Calhoun. Paul Huntington. (Web Ride)

20 SUN 2:00 PM A/B or B 45 or 35 mi. BLITZKRIEG BOP. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, Summit and Cretin, St. Paul. Use Cretin exit from I94, head south on Cretin. Hey, ho, let's go! Off to the south of the cities for some quality rollers and a few hills. Julie VanMersbergen.

21 MON 9:30 AM C 20/25 mi. JOAN'S BEST DAM RIDE (MAPLESS). Depart from Three Rivers Regional Park Coon Rapids Dam parking lot (free parking). From Hwy 610 take Noble Pkwy north, turn right (east) on 97th Av N, then left (north) on Russell Av to dam. We'll bike asphalt trails and roads on both west and east sides of the river with mid-point rest stops en route and optional luncheon stop at Rose Garden after ride. Ambassador: Joan Christensen, . Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

21 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for those still training. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Marina Lim.

21 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

21 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi, B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar, Jim Pederson, .

22 TUE 8:00 AM AB 62 mi. DUNN EARLY - LAKEVILLE. Depart from Dunn Bros @ East Lake and W River Road Mpls. Route goes south towards Lakeville, rolling hills, down to Harriett Island and returns along W River Rd. Lee Thielman, . (Web Ride)

22 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine,  or .

22 TUE 6:00 PM B/C or A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,.

22 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, Summit & Cretin Avenues, St. Paul. It's back to Tuesdays for this popular favorite. Explore the river and reservoir, with a special route during the State Fair. Julie VanMersbergen.

22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Come on out see why for yourself. A great training ride for WOW. Dave Erick, .

22 TUE 6:00 PM A/B or B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

22 TUE 6:00 PM (note earlier departure) A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy. 36) in Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave. (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass). Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Dump the traffic! Relax on shady, undulating roads to Afton. Enjoy a taco or two after. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman.

23 WED 9:30 AM C 30 mi. ST PAUL SAMPLER. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park on the streets free or pay to park in lot. June Johnson will showcase this ride on paved trails and roads. Ride includes Summit Av, Gateway Trail, Lake Phalen, Johnson Pkwy, Indian Mounds Park, Hwy 35-E trail and much more. Lunch at Swede Hollow Cafe. Ambassador: June Johnson. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride, .

23 WED 10:00 AM C 20 to 25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycle, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US169), Champlin (). Park on the north side of the shop. Route varies on quiet streets and trails of the Elm Creek Park Reserve and Coon Rapids Dam. Mid-ride rest stop and after-ride lunch at Culvers. Phillip Lawson, .

23 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

23 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

23 WED 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park (SW corner of 694 & Victoria in Shoreview). Enjoy a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks.

23 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center 4600 N. Victoria St. Shoreview 55126. This a family fun ride, A nice leisurely laid back middle of the week ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails of Shoreview/Arden Hills. Paul Huntington. (Web Ride)

24 THU 8:00 AM AB 58 mi. DUNN EARLY. Depart from Dunn Bros, E Lake St and W. River Road, Minneapolis. Travel the Greenway to Wayzata, around Lake Minnetonka to Dunn Bros. in Excelsior before returning. Katie Angle . (Web Ride)

24 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom & Dona Devine,  or

24 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead., return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

24 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi HIGH TAILIN' TO HYLAND AND BEYOND (MAPLESS WITH POTLUCK) Depart from Joan's home at 6340 Tingdale Av, Edina. Ride features a mix of streets, bridges, paths and trails through Bloomington and back to Joan's for a potluck. There are some hills on this ride. Bring a salad or hotdish to share. Dessert and liquid refreshments provided. Directions to start: from Hwy 100 take W 70th St exit. Go north on frontage road (east side of Hwy 100) to W 66th St, west on W 66th St to Tingdale Av, and right (north) on Tingdale to 6340. Ambassador: Joan Davies, . Herb Schultz, 952-941-438. Cell at ride: .

24 THU 5:45 A/B 26 or 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County! Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. Aug. 3 (depart 6:00 PM): Lisa Austin. Aug. 10 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, ,. Aug. 17 (5:45 PM): Jeff Johnson, , . Aug. 24 (5:45 PM) and Aug. 31 (5:30 PM): Tony Wanschura.

24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller.

24 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe.

24 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington,  and Cindy Hanson, .

24 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi. west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

25 FRI 8:30 AM AB 100 mi. MMVI CENTURY OPTION. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St. 55127, north parking lot. Try the 100 mile add-on loop for MMVI Metric to Taylors Falls, Osceola and Scandia. Note earlier departure time. Regular ride departs as usual. Dave Pfuhl, . (Web Ride)

25 FRI 10:00 AM B/C 22 mi. SHAKOPEE SHUFFLE. Depart from Lions Park in Shakopee. From Twin Cities take Hwy 169 south to Marystown Rd exit, then north (right) about 1/2 mile to Lions Park on right. Meet near the log cabin building. We'll ride on paved trails and roads around Shakopee near Canterbury Downs, Valley Fair, and Murphy's Landing. Then break for lunch at Pablo's Mexican Restaurant in downtown Shakopee. After lunch we'll pedal along the Minnesota River. Some hills. Ambassador: Tim Bischke , cell . Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

25 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30-mile return has no rest stop. 8/4: Katie Angle, . 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

25 FRI 10:30 AM C 7 mi. BERNARD'S RIDE TO THE FAIR. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. Follow Bernard on this easy-paced ride to the fair. Bring bike lock and money for fair admission and food. Hat and sunscreen encouraged. Down-and-back route. Ride back to County Cycles on your own after you turn into a state fair zombie. Marina Lim.

25 FRI 1:00 PM A/B 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center, Hwy 100 and Duluth St. Park at the east end of the lot near Applebee's. Join your friends and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Our rest stop will be at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan.

25 FRI 6:00 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart from the rear lot of Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Road in North Oaks. Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. August 4 & 25 Mark Gregory , August 11, Lee Thielman , August 18, Tom and Dona Devine .

25 FRI 6:00 PM B 10 mi. TCBC NIGHT AT THE VELO. Depart from Blaine Velodrome http://www.nscsports.com/velo/index.html. The Director of the Blaine Velodrome, Bob Williams, is offering us instruction and an opportunity to use a track bike to ride one of the best velos in the USA. Most fun you'll have on a bike all year for a mere 10$! The Velodrome is made of African hardwoods with turns banked at 43 degrees to guide the cyclists around the 250-meter oval. You need to bring your shoes, pedals, helmet, ten dollars and proper cycling apparel. No TCBC insurance. David Baird. (Web Ride)

26 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Explore lakes, trails, lightly-traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson.

26 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 100 mi. (75, 50, 25 mi. options) DONE BY 100! Depart from SE corner of Lake Nokomis near the swim beach area (not the Coffee Shop!) at the corner of E 50th St and E Lake Nokomis Pkwy. Join your ride leaders on this auspicious occasion as we traverse the various "Done By One" routes crisscrossing both Minneapolis and St Paul en route to the perfect urban century! Dave Swaab,  and Mike Beadles, .

26 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

26 SAT 9:00 AM C 40/50 mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. Just like my regular weekly rides, but a lot longer and a lot more fun:-). This is an all paved trial. Optional-we'll be taking breaks along the way, plus after the ride we'll decide as to what place we/you would like to stop at for a nice bit to eat at. Any question? fon Augie Muller at . Augie Muller Jr..

26 SAT 9:00 AM B 35-45 mi. ST. CROIX JOIX. Depart from the Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. (Pronounced "Saint Croy Joy") Some hills (hopefully nothing too steep) on our low-traffic Hudson country roads. Darryl Zurn, .

26 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY'S BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at Morning Glory's Bakery. Steve Scholl.

26 SAT 9:00 AM B 33 & 42 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from Walmart in St. Anthony Village, one block north of 37th Av, on the west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park out in the lot by the Walmart sign near the Conoco/Freedom station. LIDO is too smart for his own good. Well, so are we! Let's ride! We gotta find the little guy and, for the good of whomever you think, bring him home. Easy map. Eight/nine mile loop in the middle for the faster riders. Several places to eat at ride's end. Be the one who finds LIDO. Robert Brown.

26 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 73 mi. PEDAL PEPIN. Depart from the west end of the parking lot of Pottery Place on Old West Main St in Red Wing. Pedal clockwise around beautiful Lake Pepin through the towns of Bay City, Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Nelson, Wabasha, and Lake City. Wonderful scenery and great rest stops along the way. Call by 7:30 AM on the morning of the ride for cancellation information if the weather looks questionable. Richard Franco.

26 SAT 12:30 PM C 25-28 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from parking lot above Minnehaha Falls pavilion. Park free on the street or pay to park in lot. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz, .

27 SUN 6:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, zip code 55112, 2 blks west of I-35W on Co Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times and leaders: 8/6 – depart 6 AM, leader Steve Scholl, ; 8/13 NO RIDE (WOW); 8/20 depart 6:15 AM, leader Richard Franco, ; 8/27 depart 6:30 AM, leader Steve Scholl, .

27 SUN 7:00 AM A/AB 63 mi. DUNN EARLY-LAKEVILLE. Depart from Dunn Brothers on East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Cross over the Mendota Bridge and head south to Farmington\Lakeville. Nice fast route with a few hills. "A" riders will ride as a group and may depart from mapped route for extra hills or mileage depending on group and Leader discretions. Randall Huskamp. (Web Ride)

27 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 41 or 56 mi. CHASKA-MAYER-CHASKA. Depart from Coffee Cats Cafe. New ride location (behind the Dairy Queen) at the NW corner of Hwy 41 and Pioneer Trail in Chaska. From Eden Prairie, take either 5 to 41 and go south, or 212 to 41 and go north. Long stretches with rolling hills! See beautiful Lake Waconia! Go 5 miles at a pop without stop signs! Map at start. Lee Stagg,  and Eric Feld, .

27 SUN 9:00 AM B 25-35 mi. DOG DAYS OF RIDING. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (approximately two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). Come explore various routes departing from the southern metro. Routes may head north into the cities or south into the countryside. Pat Exley.

27 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 30 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Ave N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Brunch at Rix after the ride. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel and Jim Pittenger.

27 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 65-75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link at 7 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura.

27 SUN 9:45 AM C 30-40+ mi. WILLARD MUNGER TRAIL - HINCKLEY NORTHBOUND. Depart from Hinckley trailhead (one block north of Fire Museum at intersection Hwy 61/ Cty Rd 18). We'll ride this asphalt paved trail north, stopping for lunch in one of the towns en route and return. John Hoffmann,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

27 SUN 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave.Mpls. (Lake St. and 35W). This a family fun ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails in Mpls/St. Paul and see the sites like Minnehaha falls and the lakes Harriet and Calhoun. Paul Huntington. (Web Ride)

28 MON 9:45 AM C 20 mi. MISSISSIPPI RIVER GORGE. Depart from intersection of E River Road and Summit Av in St Paul. Park in lot or on side streets. Lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz,  and Clareyse Nelson, .

28 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for those still training. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Marina Lim.

28 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House, corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

28 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi, B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar Jim Pederson, .

29 TUE 8:00 AM AB 62 mi. DUNN EARLY - LAKEVILLE. Depart from Dunn Bros @ East Lake and W River Road Mpls. Route goes south towards Lakeville, rolling hills, down to Harriett Island and returns along W River Rd. Lee Thielman, . (Web Ride)

29 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine,  or .

29 TUE 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. HERB'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Depart from Axel's parking lot across street from restaurant at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota. Birthday lunch after the ride at Axel's. Clareyse Nelson,  and Herb Schultz, .

29 TUE 6:00 PM B/C or A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne.

29 TUE 6:00 PM B 21-28 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, Summit & Cretin Avenues, St. Paul. It's back to Tuesdays for this popular favorite. Explore the river and reservoir, with a special route during the State Fair. Julie VanMersbergen.

29 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS, FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Come on out see why for yourself. A great training ride for WOW. Dave Erick, .

29 TUE 6:00 PM A/B or B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

29 TUE 6:00 PM (note earlier departure) A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy. 36) in Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Ave. (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass). Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Dump the traffic! Relax on shady, undulating roads to Afton. Enjoy a taco or two after. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, , cell .

30 WED 10:00 AM C 20 to 25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycle, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US169), Champlin (). Park on the north side of the shop. Route varies on quiet streets and trails of the Elm Creek Park Reserve and Coon Rapids Dam. Mid-ride rest stop and after-ride lunch at Culvers. Phillip Lawson, .

30 WED 10:15 AM C 20 mi. SWEDE HOLLOW / LAKES ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Swede Hollow trailhead parking lot at 7th St & Payne Av in St Paul. We'll bike paved trails and bike-friendly roads as we explore Swede Hollow, Gervais and Phalen Lakes, and Indian Mounds Park, with rest stops en route and optional luncheon at Swede Hollow Cafe with beautiful gardens, views, gratifying sandwiches, lovely soups and excellent house-made desserts. There are some hills to help build an appetite. John Hoffmann,  and Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

30 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

30 WED 6:00 PM B 20-30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

30 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center (SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville - 2233 Hamline Av N). Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol' Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks.

30 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center 4600 N. Victoria St. Shoreview 55126. This a family fun ride, A nice leisurely laid back middle of the week ride. We will travel on mostly on the trails of Shoreview/Arden Hills. Paul Huntington  or  x3364. (Web Ride)

31 THU 8:30 AM C 23/35 mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. Augie Muller.

31 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead., return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

31 THU 10:00 AM A/B 29 mi. STATE FAIR FIX. Depart from Lake Harriet, north end by park. Ride to the fair for your favorites. Return on your own. Bring a lock and fair admission. Katie Angle .

31 THU 5:30 A/B 26 or 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County! Depart from the parking lot of HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. Aug. 3 (depart 6:00 PM): Lisa Austin, , Laustin@visi.com. Aug. 10 (6:00 PM): Tony Wanschura, , tonyjw@mindspring.com. Aug. 17 (5:45 PM): Jeff Johnson, , . Aug. 24 (5:45 PM) and Aug. 31 (5:30 PM): Tony Wanschura.

31 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from NE corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller.

31 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe.

31 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington,  and Cindy Hanson, .

31 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi. west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

(NOTICE: Non-bicycling TCBC activities listed in this newsletter are not covered by LAB insurance.)

Outreach Ride Section

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. Here is the list of Outreach Rides scheduled:

SEPT 8-10: TOUR DE TREMPEALEAU - outreach ride. Rides based out of Whitehall, Wisconsin, shorter and longer routes available. COME JOIN US! TCBC meets BCTC (Bicycle Club of Trempealeau County). There's no "Fall Velo" this year. Instead join the locals as they showcase the highlights of their region. Routes are mapped and marked, and rest stops are well stocked and plentiful. Come for one day, two, or all three. Friday's ride is a regular TCBC ride - just out-of-town. Sat and Sun are outreach rides, so you must pay and register on your own. The advance outreach ride cost is $15 for one day; $25 for two days. Day-of-ride registration is accepted, but more. Also, make your own lodging arrangements. To register, and to obtain additional info, go to www.ridebctc.com

SCHEDULE

8 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 40 mi. Depart Oak Park Inn in Whitehall, Wi for scenic TCBC ride. Co-Leaders: Sue Blum,  and Susan Evan, .

9 SAT 9:40 AM 25/50/70 mi. Depart Oak Park Inn in Whitehall, Wi. Meet and sign up for TCBC ride credit at 9:40 AM. Actual ride leaves promptly at 10 AM. TCBC "Outreach Ride" regulations apply. Receive credit for whichever distance you ride. PLEASE wear your new TCBC jersey, if you have one - so we can make our presence known.

10 SUN 9:40 AM 25/50 mi. Depart Oak Park Inn in Whitehall, Wi. Meet and sign up for TCBC ride credit at 9:40 AM. Actual ride leaves promptly at 10 AM. TCBC "Outreach Ride" regulations apply. Receive credit for whichever distance you ride. PLEASE wear a different TCBC jersey, if you have one.

LODGING: Each rider is responsible for their own lodging whether it is motel, camping, or commuting from home. Rooms fill rapidly, so reserve soon. Here are some motel options:

Oak Park Inn Whitehall, Wi  Waiting list only

Relax Inn Independence, Wi  (6 mi from Whitehall ride start)

Hotels in Osseo, Wi (19 mi from Whitehall ride start):

Osseo Super 8 Motel  

Red Carpet Inn

Ten Seven Inn

Draft Horse Inn Arcadia, Wi  (17 mi from Whitehall ride start)

FUN: Enough blather, let's get to the FUN. Within a couple hours drive from the Twin Cities, you'll feel like you're in another world where time has slowed. Pastoral hillsides, quiet, low-traffic roads, and bovine sightings are the norm. Homemade ice cream, homemade wine, and homemade jams and crafts available. Sounds like a Ben & Jerry's ad, but it's much closer to home. The roads and scenery are every bit as spectacular as Brainerd, but definitely NOT as flat. You really should give it a try.

SEPT 30: NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TATER TOUR

The potato, though not pretty or poetic, seems to have earned its place in the identity of North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) as well as the in the hearts of the community. NHCC sits on property once farmed by generations of potato farmers in Brooklyn Park. A commemorative bell tower on campus represents the area’s proud agricultural heritage. The NHCC logo incorporates a stylized potato blossom atop a star and open books, and each year the NHCC Foundation serves a potato bar to the college employees for financially supporting student scholarships. So, what better name for this ride than the “Tater Tour”?

NHCC is celebrating 40 years of service to the community. This ride is one of many activities designed to create awareness for our presence in the community and raise money for student scholarships in the process. Deb Matchinsky, TCBC member, will be your ride leader, so mileage credit is available. (FYI, Deb is a Psychology Instructor at NHCC.)

The ride is Sept. 30 and starts in the west parking lot of the NHCC campus. Check-in is 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. – 55 mile route and 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. – 15 & 25 mile routes. The cost is $25 per rider/$45 per household. Routes will run from Brooklyn Park through the Elm Creek Park Reserve.

This outreach ride is designed to accommodate riders of all levels and families are encouraged to participate. You do not need to be a TCBC member to participate. Also, free commemorative wicking shirts are given to riders registering by Sept. 1. For those registering after Sept. 1, shirts can be purchased for $15 each. (Limit of 2 free shirts per household registration.)

Also included: mechanical support courtesy of Erik’s Bike Shop, route maps, ride marshalls and mechanical support, rest stops with great food, and free potato bar and root beer floats for riders after the ride.

To register, visit www.nhcc.edu/foundation or pick up a brochure at your local bike shop. Please note, registration is required for this ride.

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