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1 FRI 9:45 AM C 34 mi. NORTH TO NORTH BRANCH. Depart from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot, 220 N Lake "Hwy 61" in downtown Forest Lake. From Hwy I-35, exit # 129/Hwy 97 to Forest Lake, MN, then turn left on Hwy 61 to City Hall. We'll bike Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie paved trails to North Branch for luncheon stop with rest stops en route. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
1 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Fall into the season to Marine-on-St. Croix via Pine Point, with a tasty sandwich at the General Store. 9/1 and 9/15: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. 9/8 and 9/22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. 9/29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
1 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. Lee Thielman 651-483-9650.
2 SAT 8:00 AM A/AB about 18 each way about 36-40 mi. RIDE TO THE RIDE. Depart from Dunn Brothers, East Lake St. and W. River Rd Minneapolis. Get some extra miles as you Ride to the Ride in Shoreview on Saturday for the All Club Ride. There are several routes, so do the route you want, visit at the end with fellow riders and then ride back home. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com. (Web Ride)
2 SAT ALL-CLUB RIDE. Starts in 9:30 at Snail Lake Park in Shoreview with three routes: 29, 48, 63 mi. See story in this issue.
3 SUN 6:45 AM A and 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. Park at far end of lot. 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. 9/3, depart 6:45 AM: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. 9/10, 6:45 AM: Jim Joy 612-827-6995. 9/17, 7:00 AM: Richard Franco, 651-246-3863. 9/24, 7:00 AM: Steve Scholl, 651-341-0597.
3 SUN 7:00 AM A/AB 75 mi. DUNN EARLY - WISCONSIN. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake St and West River Road Minneapolis. Route heads to Stillwater via Gateway trail into Wisconsin back roads, down to Hudson, and finishing through Woodbury and St. Paul. "A" riders will ride as a group and may depart from mapped route for a few extra hills. Two short cuts available for those on a time commitment. Randall Huskamp 612-724-9058 rhuskamp-at-juno.com. (Web Ride)
3 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 41 or 55 mi. CHASKA-MAYER-CHASKA. Depart from NW corner of Pioneer Trail and Hwy 41 in Chaska (behind Dairy Queen). From Eden Prairie, take either 5 to 41 and go south, or 212 to 41 and go north, to Pioneer Trail. A wonderful ride through the western metro. Long stretches with rolling hills! See beautiful Lake Waconia! Go 5 miles at a pop without stop signs! Map at start. Lee Stagg, work 952-934-6000, cell 952-484-5642, mrleeleap-at-yahoo.com. Eric Feld often co-leader.
3 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 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. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com.
3 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, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
3 SUN 10:00 AM C 20 mi. HARRIET ISLAND TRAILS EAST (MAPLESS). Depart from Harriet Island Regional Park parking lot, just across the Wabasha Street Bridge from Downtown St Paul. Go south to Plato Blvd, turn right, then right again into the parking lot. There are restrooms and H2O services in park. John Avoles will showcase this COOL ride with points of interest rest breaks. Our planned lunch stop is at River Boat Grill on Harriet Island. Ambassador: John Avoles, 651-437-3974. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
3 SUN 12:00 PM C 30 mi. GIL CLOUNIE'S LACROSSE RIDE. Depart from State & North 7th St across from Smith's Cycling and Fitness in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. 5-card poker ride using low-traffic city streets and paved/crushed limestone bike trails. Travel up to Trempealeau on Great River State Trail (trail pass required). Optional dinner after ride. I will make sure everyone gets back to the start after supper. No restrooms at start. Call for directions. Gil Clounie, 507-775-2060, gilclounie-at-yahoo.com.
4 MON 8:00 AM A/B 58 mi. DUNN EARLY REVISITED. Depart from Dunn Bros, E Lake St and W River Rd, Minneapolis. Take Greenway to rolling hills of Wayzata and around the big lake with a rest stop in Excelsior before returning. Jim and Katie Angle, 763-208-3595.
4 MON 9:30 AM C 20/25 mi. GREAT RIVER MEANDER. Depart from Axel's Parking lot (across street from restaurant) at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota, MN. We'll bike Labor Day hot spots: Great River Trail and Hwy 494 bike trail west with stops at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Center, Fort Snelling Nature Center, and Minnehaha Falls, returning via Mississippi Blvd, Shepard Rd bike path, Hwy I-35E bike path, and Great River Trail. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
4 MON 10:30 AM A/B 55 mi. BIRTHDAY BEAUTY. Depart from Hoffman Park in River Falls, WI. How often does someone's birthday coincide with a national holiday? Celebrate two holidays in one! Enjoy a scenic route along the Trimbelle River, followed by birthday cake and dancing in the park. Not "killer," but like all WI rides, "it's not all downhill from here" either. Take I-94 east to Wisconsin and exit on Hwy 35 south to River Falls, then left exit at M, right on M/Division, and a quick right on Hanson to Hoffman Park. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net and Jeff Johnson, 651-552-9131, jeff.johnson-at-meteorlogix.com.
4 MON 10:30 AM B 29/37 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113.Park on Woodhill Dr. Rest stop for the 37 mi ride is the Pine Tree Apple Orchard bakery. Riders may chose 29 mi regular route or 37 mi route for the apple pie. Leader will ride at 14 mph B speed on the 37 mi route. Bon Appetit. Marina Lim 651-808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail.com.
4 MON 1:00 PM AB 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center at Hwy 100 & Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. Enjoy a afternoon ride with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
4 MON 6:00 PM A/B 15-25 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. Mary.c.miller-at-att.net, 763-789-7560.
5 TUE 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. LOOP TO LONGFELLOW'S GRILL. Depart from SW corner of Mount Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Av S, Mpls. We'll bike Lakes, Midtown Greenway, West River, and Minnehaha paved bike trails, stopping for lunch at Longfellow's and en route stops along the way. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
5 TUE 10:00 AM AB 39 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. Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. (Web Ride)
5 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 25 mi. AUTUMN BREAK. Depart from Mendota Plaza, less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Rd in Mendota Heights. A relatively flat ride near the airport, through Ft. Snelling Park and parts of the River Rd. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
5 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. NOTE EARLIER DEPARTURE; miles will decrease as daylight lessens. 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 Av (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 shaded serpentine 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, 651-430-2676, cell 612-817-1367.
5 TUE TCBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. Contact President Charles Breer at 651-699-2029.
6 WED 10:00 AM C 30 mi. LATTE DA BISTRO RIDE. Depart from Kowalski's parking Lot (NE corner) at Hwy 61 and White Bear Av/Hoffman Rd (west side of White Bear Lake). We'll bike around White Bear Lake and through Mahtomedi to Gateway Trail and Pine Point (rest stop). We will then visit the corn fields and pastures of eastern Washington County, go around Bald Eagle Lake, and return. There will be some hills on this ride. Optional lunch at Latte Da Bistro (Latte's and Ice Cream) and/or next door at Tally's Dockside (burgers, etc.) after ride. Ambassador: Jack Uttermark, 651-407-9040. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
6 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Shortcut options available. 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 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net.
6 WED 5:45 PM AB 21 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS. Depart from the Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop; 28th Ave and 50th Street. Please park on the street, not in their parking lot.. Enjoy a evening ride with your friends. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441. bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
6 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 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, GoneBiking-at-mn.rr.com, 612-861-1703.
6 WED 6:00 PM B/C 16-24 mi. TRAILS AT SUNSET. Depart from Cub Foods parking lot in Maple Grove. Take 494 or 94 to the Weaver Lake Road exit, then right (east) on Weaver Lake Road to the Cub on your right. Food and treats possible after the ride. Mary Swanstrom, 763-427-2909, and Dick Hartmann, 952-545-6151.
6 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. This is 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, 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 x3364.
6 WED 6:15 PM A/B 25 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, 651-335-6505, mderks-at-comcast.net.
7 THU 8:30 AM C 24-36mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Park in the upper parking lot; just keep an eye out for the black forest green Panzervagon-VW Euro van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail at Pine Point Park. Optional mittagessen after the ride at Panera's, 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Hope to see you all there. Any questions? Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, 651-770-506, HerrAugieMuller-at-yahoo.com
7 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 go 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, don451-at-mac.com, 952-894-3431.
7 THU 10:30 AM AB 50 mi. FOREST LAKE AND BACK. Depart from Now Sports, just South of 694 on Lexington Avenue. Enjoy a morning ride with your friends, with a wonderful rest stop by the lake. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
7 THU 5:15 PM A/B 26 or 31 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. Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com.
7 THU 5:45 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, CRIES. Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPARTURE TIME. A long-time western metro favorite. 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, 612-554-1331, tacobell63-at-yahoo.com and Rebecca Lawrence, 612-381-1070.
7 THU 6:00 PM N 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). It's never too dark to come out and play! Join us for a friendly ride around St. Paul's northern suburbs. Front and rear lights required. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175 and Paul Huntington, 651-486-2731.
7 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 backroads 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, 763-535-2474 and Evie Walters, 763-473-2915.
7 THU 6:00 PM B 21 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A popular favorite. Visit the Como Lake, the Roseville Rez, and return via Summit Av. Julie VanMersbergen, infrared-at-scc.net, 651-253-2493.
8 FRI 10:00 AM C 25/30 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Park free on street or pay to park in lot. Social ride along rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
8 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Fall into the season to Marine-on-St. Croix via Pine Point, with a tasty sandwich at the General Store. 9/1 and 9/15: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. 9/8 and 9/22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. 9/29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
8 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 40 mi. TOUR DE TREMPELEAU WARM-UP. Depart from Oak Park Inn in Whitehall, WI for scenic TCBC ride. See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. Co-Leaders: Sue Blum, 651-690-2100 and Susan Evan, 612-729-1441.
8 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. Tom, and Dona Devine 651-398-6778.
8 FRI 6:00 PM N 25 mi. FRIDAY FLIGHT. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave. So. (Lake St. and 35W). Tired of rush hour traffic? Have a bad work week? Need to lose some stress? Why not start your weekend with a nice leisurely bike ride.We will bike out to Hopkins hang out at the depot and bike back on a laid back route. Paul Huntington 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 Ext. 3364 Pete Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
9-10 OUTREACH RIDE: TOUR DE TREMPELEAU. See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE.
9 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! You can rake leaves later. 9/23: Cindy Hanson. 9/9 and 9/16: Richard Franco. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175; Richard Franco, 651-246-3863.
9 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury (see Maps to Ride Starts at http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/espresso.html). Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. David Haerle, 651-768-7406, dkhaerle-at-qwest.net. (Web Ride)
9 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. – (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 2) - Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474 and Evie Walters, 763-473-2915.
9 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, 651-341-0597, srs428-at-msn.com.
9 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. 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, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com, 651-224-8360.
9 SAT 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi. PETER, PAUL AND? Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner of Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A nice scenic ride through St. Paul, Mendota, and Mpls, with a challenge to climb some of the hills of St. Paul. Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361 or Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-486-2731.
9 SAT 9:30 AM C 20/30 mi. SCANDIA SCAMPER. Depart from New Scandia Community Center, 209th St N in Scandia, MN. From Twin Cities take I-35 to Hwy 97 (exit 129) and continue to Scandia. Take a right on Cty 3 through Cty 52 and a left on 209 N to Community Center lot on right. We'll scamper on paved back roads and trails through Scandia and Marine-on-St Croix, with rest stops en route and optional lunch in Scandia (20 mi point). After lunch, 10 mi option with an optional pie stop at end of ride. There are some hills. Ambassador: Jack Uttermark, 651-407-9040. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
9 SAT 9:30 AM C 3/8/15/32 mi. SCANDIA CLOVERLEAF. Depart from Hay Lake Lions Park, two mi. south of Scandia on Cty 3. Riders have choice of routes and may ride one or all for up to 32 miles of mostly gently rolling back roads through Scandia and Marine-on-St. Croix. Routes will be marked and maps provided. This ride will not have a group start; riders may start between 9:30-10:30 AM. Stay after the ride for food and festivities at Scandia's Annual Taco Daze Celebration. Join us for this great family ride! More info at tacodaze.twinpinefarm.com. Jan Hogle, 651-433-3362, cloverleaf-at-twinpinefarm.com.
9 SAT 10:00 AM B 39 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from bottom of Crosby Farm Park along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. Ride along the Mississippi River with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan, 651-633-6228, david_dugan-at-comcast.net.
9 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. CHALLENGING RICHFIELD. Zoom away from Eagan’s Thomas Lake Park, approximately two miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd, on this good-natured, low-key biking contest. Participation limited to drug-free individuals only. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp-at-yahoo.com.
9 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 25-35 mi. CHALLENGING EAGAN. “Race” from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield. Load up on Power Bars and testosterone so we can show those bikers across the river what it’s all about! David Gepner, GoneBiking-at-mn.rr.com, 612-861-1703.
9 SAT 7:00 AM A, A/B, B, BC, C 10-30-60-100 mi. JESSE JAMES BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC). Depart from Northfield, MN. Scenic countryside ride around Northfield and lakes region west of Faribault. See www.northfieldrotary.org or ad in this issue for more info. Online registration available.
9 SAT 7:00 AM A/B B Two days, 175 mi. MN AIDS TREK RIDE (non-TCBC). Depart from Twin Cities. Saturday and Sunday we ride to Duluth to raise money for organizations serving persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. This is our 20th Anniversary Trek! See www.aids-trek.org. Registration on-line.
9 SAT A/B 50 mi. SEPTEMBER SONG. (non-TCBC) Register from 9:30 – 10 AM at Indian Mounds Park (across from hospital on the lake), Rice Lake, WI. Single loop, blacktop. Info at 715-234-4127. Rain or shine, all welcome, to celebrate the North Roads Bicycle Club’s 38th anniversary.
10 SUN 6:45 AM A and 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. Park at far end of lot. 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. 9/3, depart 6:45 AM: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. 9/10, 6:45 AM: Jim Joy 612-827-6995. 9/17, 7:00 AM: Richard Franco, 651-246-3863. 9/24, 7:00 AM: Steve Scholl, 651-341-0597.
10 SUN 8:00 AM A A/B 53 or 65 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Rd and 62, three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot next to Dell Rd. An excellent training ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 952-380-9914. Co-Leader Lee Stagg, 952-934-6000.
10 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 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. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com.
10 SUN 1:30 PM AB 35 mi. TOUR DAY DAKOTA. Depart from Mendota Plaza, located less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Some of our favorite roads including hills and thrills. Rest stop at Lebanon Hills Park. Jeff Johnson; Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131. (Web Ride)
10 SUN 4:00 PM B 30-35 mi. AFTERNOON IN AFTON. Depart from Penn Cycle, Woodbury, 1/2 mi. east of Lake Rd exit off of I-494. Scenic route with a hill or two. Rest stop at Selma's for ice cream. Mike Leibfried, 651-463-1204 and Lucia Pierson, 651-730-0682.
10 SUN ST. PAUL CLASSIC BIKE TOUR. (non-TCBC) 15 or 31 mi. See ad in this issue.
11 MON DEADLINE for the October TCBC NEWS. E-mail schedule info to schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.
11 MON 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. NORTHEAST/THEODORE WIRTH. Depart from Webster School parking lot at Adams and Spring Sts NE in Minneapolis. Join us for a leisurely social ride with lunch at the end. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381 and Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009, nelso318-at-umn.edu
11 MON 10:30 AM B 29/37 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113.Park on Woodhill Dr. Rest stop for the 37 mi ride is the Pine Tree Apple Orchard bakery. Riders may chose 29 mi regular route or 37 mi route for the apple pie. Leader will ride at 14 mph B speed on the 37 mi route. Bon Appetit. Marina Lim 651-808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail.com.
11 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 4) Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Ave and County Rd B; south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Don't let the shorter days stop your after-work rides! Invest in front and rear lights and join us as we continue to leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Even though much of the ride occurs before dark, front and rear lights will be required by the time we finish. Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson, 651-784-3353.
11 MON 6:00 PM A/B 15-25 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. Mary.c.miller-at-att.net, 763-789-7560.
11 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. MONDAY, MONDAY. Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church, Mpls, 4537 3rd Av S (one block east and north of 46th St and 35W). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul and Lilydale, with a few rolling hills for fun. Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361 or Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-486-2731.
12 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 25 mi. AUTUMN BREAK. Depart from Mendota Plaza, less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Rd in Mendota Heights. A relatively flat ride near the airport, through Ft. Snelling Park and parts of the River Rd. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
12 TUE 8:00 AM AB 62 mi. DUNN EARLY - APPLE VALLEY. Depart from Dunn Bros at 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, 651-483-9650. (Web Ride)
12 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. NOTE EARLIER DEPARTURE; miles will decrease as daylight lessens. 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 Av (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 shaded serpentine 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, 651-430-2676, cell 612-817-1367.
12 TUE 5:45 PM AB 25 mi. TUESDAY'S HOTDISH . Depart from Mt Zion parking lot at Summit Ave. and Ayd Mill Rd 1 Block east of Hamline on Summit, North of Kowalski's on Grand. Savor some of the tried and true hill climbs from T,G&F and spice up the adventure with some climbing in South St.Paul Bruce Berry 651-690-2510, bruce2276-at-aol.com. (Web Ride)
13 WED 9:45 AM C 30 mi. JUNE'S COOL RIDE. Depart from Sweet Lorraine's Restaurant at 2403 E 38th St, corner of 24th Av and 38th St S, Minneapolis. Please park on the street. Enjoy a leisurely social ride from south Minneapolis to some old familiar places, and have lunch with Sweet Lorraine after ride. Ambassador: June Johnson. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381 and Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
13 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Shortcut options available. 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 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net.
13 WED 5:30 PM AB 25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS. Depart from the Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop at 28th Avenue and 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Enjoy a evening ride with your friends. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
13 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 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, GoneBiking-at-mn.rr.com, 612-861-1703.
13 WED 6:00 PM B/C 16-24 mi. TRAILS AT SUNSET. Depart from Cub Foods parking lot in Maple Grove. Take 494 or 94 to the Weaver Lake Road exit, then right (east) on Weaver Lake Road to the Cub on your right. Food and treats possible after the ride. Mary Swanstrom, 763-427-2909, and Dick Hartmann, 952-545-6151.
13 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. This is 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, 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 x3364.
13 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 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, 651-335-6505, mderks-at-comcast.net.
14 THU 8:30 AM C 24-36mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Park in the upper parking lot; just keep an eye out for the black forest green Panzervagon-VW Euro van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail at Pine Point Park. Optional mittagessen after the ride at Panera's, 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Hope to see you all there. Any questions? Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, 651-770-506, HerrAugieMuller-at-yahoo.com
14 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 go 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, don451-at-mac.com, 952-894-3431.
14 THU 11:00 AM AB 35 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking near the Lake Harriet Bandshell.. Enjoy a morning ride with your friends, exploring some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
14 THU 5:00 PM A/B 26 or 31 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. Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com.
14 THU 5:45 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, CRIES. Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPARTURE TIME. A long-time western metro favorite. 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, 612-554-1331, tacobell63-at-yahoo.com and Rebecca Lawrence, 612-381-1070.
14 THU 6:00 PM N 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). It's never too dark to come out and play! Join us for a friendly ride around St. Paul's northern suburbs. Front and rear lights required. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175 and Paul Huntington, 651-486-2731.
14 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 backroads 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, 763-535-2474 and Evie Walters, 763-473-2915.
15-17: ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND. See Upcoming Events Article.
15 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Fall into the season to Marine-on-St. Croix via Pine Point, with a tasty sandwich at the General Store. 9/1 and 9/15: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. 9/8 and 9/22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. 9/29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
15 FRI 12:00 PM C 24 mi. ROOT RIVER: PRESTON TO HARMONY. Depart from Preston trail head in Preston, MN. Parking and bathroom facilities are available at trail head. The trail is paved and there are hills to conquer on our way to Harmony, where we'll break for refreshments and return. Optional after-ride activities include dining and theater venues. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
15 FRI 1:00 PM AB 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center; Duluth Street and Hwy 100 in Golden Valley. Join your friends and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Our rest stop will be at the Retro Cafein Loretto. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
15 FRI 5:45 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES (Note new time!). 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. Lee Thielman 651-483-9650.
15 FRI 6:00 PM N 25 mi. FRIDAY FLIGHT. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave. So. (Lake St. and 35W). Tired of rush hour traffic? Have a bad work week? Need to lose some stress? Why not start your weekend with a nice leisurely bike ride.We will bike out to Hopkins hang out at the depot and bike back on a laid back route. Paul Huntington 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 Ext. 3364 Pete Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
16 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! You can rake leaves later. 9/23: Cindy Hanson. 9/9 and 9/16: Richard Franco. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175; Richard Franco, 651-246-3863.
16 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury (see Maps to Ride Starts at http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/espresso.html). Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. David Haerle, 651-768-7406, dkhaerle-at-qwest.net. (Web Ride)
16 SAT 8:30 AM B 60 mi. CAMPORAMA II (DAY 1). Location will be disclosed when registering. If you have the urge to try bike touring, this ride is for you. A self-supported camping ride to Nerstrand Woods State Park near Northfield. Riders carry tent, sleeping bags, etc. We'll be cooking the Saturday evening meal as a group, so you'll have to carry at least a plate cup & silverware. The nearest restaurant is 12 miles away. In order to reserve the right number of camp sites, you must register by Sept. 9th. Leon Webster, 651-690-3492, leon<at>leonwebster.com.
16 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. – (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 2) - Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474 and Evie Walters, 763-473-2915.
16 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, 651-341-0597, srs428-at-msn.com.
16 SAT 9:00 AM C 40/45 mi. OKTOBERFEST AT THE BAVARIAN HUNTER. Depart from "Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant", 8390 Lofton Av, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-439-7128. Be there at 8:45 for the briefing. We'll be doing our main riding on the Gateway Trail. After the ride (optional) we can join in on the festivities of the day/evening. There'll be lots of gute food und Oopa musika. Please park in the rear of the lot. Danke Schone. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, 651-770-5065.
16 SAT 9:00 AM B 34/41 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from St. Anthony Village Walmart, one block north of 37th Av on Silver Lake Rd. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. There Lido goes, he's gone again. We should've known, we couldn't win. There Lido goes, he's gone to hide. We're goin' to make another hunt, we're goin' to take another ride. Easy map. Optional 7 mile loop in middle. Places to eat at end of ride. Bob Brown, 612-849-2999, MnFolbot-at-aol.com.
16 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart at 9:30 AM from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then US 25 south to US 29, then right on US 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. 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, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com, 651-224-8360.
16 SAT 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi. PETER, PAUL AND ? Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner of Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A nice scenic ride through St. Paul, Mendota, and Mpls, with a challenge to climb some of the hills of St. Paul. Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361 or Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-486-2731.
16 SAT 9:45 AM C 36 mi. ROOT RIVER: LANESBORO TO RUSHFORD AND HOUSTON OPTION. Depart from Lanesboro, MN trail head. We'll bike to Rushford, have a rest/lunch break and return. Some hardy bikers will take on the Houston spur from Rushford. We can establish early start for Houston-bound trekkers with leader consent and a club leader in place. Houston option adds 24 mi. Optional dinner and theater venues after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
16 SAT 10:00 AM B 39 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from bottom of Crosby Farm Park along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. Ride along the Mississippi River with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan, 651-633-6228, david_dugan-at-comcast.net.
16 SAT 12:30 PM AB 50-60 mi. AN APPLE A DAY (AND BBQ BY NIGHT). Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into the school.) Keep the doctor away by eating an apple or two on this ride that takes us along the quiet winding roads of the area en route to Scandia and back with a rest stop at the Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Never mind that those apples will be covered with caramel sauce and ice cream or tucked inside pies and turnovers! Afterwards, enjoy a potluck BBQ and bonfire at club member Greg Thompson's home. Greg has graciously invited us over and lives just minutes from the ride start. Bring something to grill and something to share. For suggestions on what to bring, contact Greg at 651-426-4443. Mary Derks, 651-335-6505, mderks-at-comcast.net. (Web Ride)
16 SAT TOUR DE SPRAWL. (non-TCBC) 20 mi. www.northstar.sierraclub.org. See ad in this issue.
17 SUN 7:00 AM A and 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. Park at far end of lot. 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. 9/3, depart 6:45 AM: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. 9/10, 6:45 AM: Jim Joy 612-827-6995. 9/17, 7:00 AM: Richard Franco, 651-246-3863. 9/24, 7:00 AM: Steve Scholl, 651-341-0597.
17 SUN 8:00 AM B 60 mi. CAMPORAMA II (DAY 2). Return from Nerstrand Woods State Park. See Sept. 16.
17 SUN 8:00 AM A A/B 53 or 65 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Rd and 62, three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot next to Dell Rd. An excellent training ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 952-380-9914. Co-Leader Lee Stagg, 952-934-6000.
17 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 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. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com.
17 SUN 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi. SWEET LORRAINE'S ON SUNDAY. Depart from Sweet Lorraine's American and Mexican Food, 2403 E. 38th St, corner of 24th Av & 38th St S). Come early for breakfast (opens at 8 AM) and/or stay for lunch after the ride. Please park on the street. Enjoy a leisurely, social Sunday morning ride. Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474 and Mike Daniels, 651-690-0190.
17 SUN 9:30 AM C 22 mi. ROOT RIVER: LANESBORO TO FOUNTAIN AND ISINOURS OPTION. We'll bike from Lanesboro to Fountain and return. Isinours option adds 12 miles and is available subject to club leader in place. Optional farewell luncheon after ride. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
17 SUN 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls (Lake St. and 35W). This is a family fun ride. We will travel mostly on the trails in Mpls/St. Paul and see the sights like Minnehaha Falls and Lakes Harriet and Calhoun. Paul Huntington, 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 x3364.
17 SUN 12:00 PM C 25/26 mi. LUCE LINE TO WATERTOWN. Depart from Stubbs Bay parking lot in Orono. Mapless run on Luce Line to Watertown, MN. Trail is crushed limestone. Return via Watertown Rd (asphalt). Rest stop at convenience store in Watertown. Take 394/12 west through Long Lake to Old Crystal Bay Rd, left to Watertown Rd, right to Stubbs Bay Rd, then left to parking. Dave Rusinko, 763-494-3955.
17 SUN 1:30 PM C 20-25 mi. A CLASSICAL RIDE. Depart from University of St. Thomas lot, corner of Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. Join us for a ride to the Lake Harriet Bandshell for a FREE Minnesota Orchestra concert! Route is all-trail and suitable for cruiser bikes, families and children. Concert info can be found at http://tinyurl.com/mqbr7. Possible ice cream stop on return journey. Julie VanMersbergen, 651-253-2493.
18 MON 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. LONE SPUR LOOP. Depart from Strip Mall parking lot at 11032 Cedar Lake Rd (Lone Spur Grill), located 2 blocks east of Cedar Lake Rd/Hopkins Crosstown. We'll bike paved bike route roads with a few blocks of connecting unpaved trail. This ride includes some hills. Our rest stop is at Minnetonka City Hall and our lunch stop after ride is at Lone Spur Grill: Tex-Mex cooking served with Southwestern Hospitality. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
18 MON 10:30 AM B 29/37 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113.Park on Woodhill Dr. Rest stop for the 37 mi ride is the Pine Tree Apple Orchard bakery. Riders may chose 29 mi regular route or 37 mi route for the apple pie. Leader will ride at 14 mph B speed on the 37 mi route. Bon Appetit. Marina Lim 651-808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail.com.
18 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 4) Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Ave and County Rd B; south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Don't let the shorter days stop your after-work rides! Invest in front and rear lights and join us as we continue to leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Even though much of the ride occurs before dark, front and rear lights will be required by the time we finish. Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson, 651-784-3353.
18 MON 6:00 PM A/B 15-25 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. Mary.c.miller-at-att.net, 763-789-7560.
18 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. MONDAY, MONDAY. Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church, Mpls, 4537 3rd Av S (one block east and north of 46th St and 35W). A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul and Lilydale, with a few rolling hills for fun. Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361 or Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-486-2731.
19 TUE 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike on paved trails to and around Lakes Calhoun and Harriet, with a stop at Tin Fish for lunch, then return on different trail. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, herbsch1-at-juno.com. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
19 TUE 10:00 AM AB 38 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. Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. (Web Ride)
19 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. NOTE EARLIER DEPARTURE; miles will decrease as daylight lessens. 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 Av (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 shaded serpentine 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, 651-430-2676, cell 612-817-1367.
19 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. Depart from Mendota Plaza, less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Rd in Mendota Heights. Nighttime excursion around Mendota Heights and the surrounding areas. Routes will include many trail segments as well as some roads. Front and rear lights required. Cross or mountain bikes recommended for a more stable ride and to minimize the potential for flat tires. A short steep climb may be required on certain routes. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, 651-552-9131.
20 WED 10:15 AM C 25 mi. CHANHASSEN LAKES AND MARSHES. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. One block north from Hwy 5 & Cty Rd 4 (Eden Prairie Rd), Turn right (east) on Wagner Way and then left into parking lot. We'll bike primarily on blacktopped trails around Chanhassen lakes and marshes, with a luncheon stop at Frankies in downtown Chanhassen. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381 and Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
20 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Shortcut options available. 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 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net.
20 WED 5:45 PM A/B 20-25 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). NOTE EARLIER START TIME. Enjoy a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards, as usual! Mary Derks, 651-335-6505, mderks-at-comcast.net.
20 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 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, GoneBiking-at-mn.rr.com, 612-861-1703.
20 WED 6:00 PM B/C 16-24 mi. TRAILS AT SUNSET. Depart from Cub Foods parking lot in Maple Grove. Take 494 or 94 to the Weaver Lake Road exit, then right (east) on Weaver Lake Road to the Cub on your right. Food and treats possible after the ride. Mary Swanstrom, 763-427-2909, and Dick Hartmann, 952-545-6151.
20 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. This is 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, 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 x3364.
21 THU 8:30 AM C 24-36mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Park in the upper parking lot; just keep an eye out for the black forest green Panzervagon-VW Euro van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail at Pine Point Park. Optional mittagessen after the ride at Panera's, 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Hope to see you all there. Any questions? Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, 651-770-506, HerrAugieMuller-at-yahoo.com
21 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 go 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, don451-at-mac.com, 952-894-3431.
21 THU 10:00 AM AB 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center, Hwy 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley. Enjoy a ride with your friends, with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail.com. (Web Ride)
21 THU 10:15 AM C 20/25 mi. TRIP TO BELLA CUCINA. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. One block north of intersection Hwy 5 and Eden Prairie Rd, right turn at Wagner Way into Prairie Court Mall on left. We'll bike select paved trails and roads to and from Bella Cucina, for a featured lunch. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, herbsch1-at-juno.com. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
21 THU 5:00 PM AB 26/31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. 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. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. (Web Ride)
21 THU 5:45 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, CRIES. Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPARTURE TIME. A long-time western metro favorite. 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, 612-554-1331, tacobell63-at-yahoo.com and Rebecca Lawrence, 612-381-1070.
21 THU 6:00 PM N 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). It's never too dark to come out and play! Join us for a friendly ride around St. Paul's northern suburbs. Front and rear lights required. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175 and Paul Huntington, 651-486-2731.
21 THU 6:00 PM N 21 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park in the north 3 lots of the Temple of Aaron. A popular favorite, in the dark! All riders must have front and rear lights. Julie VanMersbergen, infrared-at-scc.net, 651-253-2493.
22 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Fall into the season to Marine-on-St. Croix via Pine Point, with a tasty sandwich at the General Store. 9/1 and 9/15: Katie Angle, 763-208-3595. 9/8 and 9/22: Dave Pfuhl, 651-429-3344. 9/29: Michael McNutt, 651-208-3185.
22 FRI 10:00 AM C 20/25 mi. LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. Depart from Minnehaha Falls Parking Lot (North of Pavillion). Park free on street or pay to park in lot. Social ride along rivers and lakes of Minneapolis with rest and luncheon stops en route. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381, Cell at ride 952-334-5382. (Web Ride)
22 FRI 5:30 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES (Note new time!). 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. Mark Gregory 651-490-1626.
22 FRI 6:00 PM N 25 mi. FRIDAY FLIGHT. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave. So. (Lake St. and 35W). Tired of rush hour traffic? Have a bad work week? Need to lose some stress? Why not start your weekend with a nice leisurely bike ride.We will bike out to Hopkins hang out at the depot and bike back on a laid back route. Paul Huntington 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 Ext. 3364 Pete Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
23 - 24 WISCONSIN WEEKEND GETAWAY. Enjoy two fun days on two cool trails. Chippewa River and Red Cedar / Creamery trail rides (see ride listings below).
23 SAT 7:00 AM B 45/75/100 mi. HEADWATERS 100. Depart from Park Rapids, MN. Be sure to wear your new TCBC jersey if you have one! See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE. Susie Anderson, susieq1216-at-usfamily.net.
23 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! You can rake leaves later. 9/23: Cindy Hanson. 9/9 and 9/16: Richard Franco. Cindy Hanson, 651-644-2175; Richard Franco, 651-246-3863.
23 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury (see Maps to Ride Starts at http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/espresso.html). Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. David Haerle, 651-768-7406, dkhaerle-at-qwest.net. (Web Ride)
23 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. – (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 2) - Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Av S, Mpls. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell, 763-535-2474 and Evie Walters, 763-473-2915.
23 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, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com, 651-224-8360.
23 SAT 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi. PETER, PAUL AND? Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner of Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A nice scenic ride through St. Paul, Mendota, and Mpls, with a challenge to climb some of the hills of St. Paul. Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361 or Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-486-2731.
23 SAT 10:15 AM C 30 mi. CHIPPEWA RIVER TRAIL RIDE. Depart from Owen Park lot, Water St & 1st Av in Eau Claire, WI. From I-94 (Eau Claire), exit 59, at top take Hwy 124 right to Hwy 12, about 5 mi. Follow Hwy 12 to right. Just before river turn left on Menomonie St, which turns into Water St. Go to 1st Av and turn left into parking lot at Owen Park. We'll ride to Meridean, with rest/lunch stop at convenience store in Carryville and return. Trail surface is paved; trail fees $4 daily. After-ride dining options available at a select local restaurant. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
23 SAT 3:00 PM C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE, SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave So. (lake St & 35W). Need to unwind before starting the work week? Lose some stress? Why not ride a nice leisurly bike ride to Hopkins and back on a nice trail. Paul Huntington 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 EXT.3364 Pete Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
24 SUN 7:00 AM A and 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. Park at far end of lot. 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. 9/3, depart 6:45 AM: Lee Thielman, 651-483-9650. 9/10, 6:45 AM: Jim Joy 612-827-6995. 9/17, 7:00 AM: Richard Franco, 651-246-3863. 9/24, 7:00 AM: Steve Scholl, 651-341-0597.
24 SUN 8:00 AM A A/B 53 or 65 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Rd and 62, three and half miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot next to Dell Rd. An excellent training ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 952-380-9914. Co-Leader Lee Stagg, 952-934-6000.
24 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 33 or 43 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. A scenic route through southern Washington County, with a rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura, 651-224-8360, tonyjw-at-mindspring.com.
24 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, 651-644-2175, hansonca96-at-comcast.net.
24 SUN 10:00 AM B 40-50 mi. POST HEADWATERS RIDE. Depart from Heartland trailhead in Park Rapids. From the intersection of Hwys 371 & 34 in Park Rapids, go east on Hwy 34 for 4-5 blocks and take a left into Heartland Park. The trailhead is in the park. As long as we have driven so far "Up North" for Saturday's ride, we may as well make another day of it, eh! Itasca State Park is our destination. Today will be the day to leisurely enjoy the ride through the park, as Saturday’s ride most likely will have been rushed through faster than this beautiful park should be! Let's plan on having lunch at the lodge. Bring some lunch money. Wear your blue banana jersey if you have one. What a sight we'll be! Susie Anderson susieq1216-at-usfamily.net.
24 SUN 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls (Lake St. and 35W). This is a family fun ride. We will travel mostly on the trails in Mpls/St. Paul and see the sights like Minnehaha Falls and Lakes Harriet and Calhoun. Paul Huntington, 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 x3364.
24 SUN 10:15 AM C 30 mi. RED CEDAR/CREAMERY RIDE. Depart from Menomonie, WI Red Cedar trailhead lot. From Hwy I-94, exit 41A (Menomonie). Go south on Hwy 25, then west on Hwy 29, following signs to trailhead. We'll ride the Red Cedar Trail (crushed limestone) and brunch at the Creamery Restaurant in Downsville and return. Trail fees $4 daily. John Hoffmann, 715-834-7897, cell 715-379-1074. Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at ride 952-334-5382.
24 SUN 2:30 PM A/B 30-45 FABULOUS FALL FUN. Depart 2:30pm from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Come on out and enjoy a nice Sunday afternoon ride with your friends on this ride through, St. Paul and the surrounding areas. You can do the yard work later. Two mileage options of 30 and 45 miles. Richard Franco, 651.246.3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast.net (Web Ride).
24 SUN 3:00 PM C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE, SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave So. (lake St & 35W). Need to unwind before starting the work week? Lose some stress? Why not ride a nice leisurly bike ride to Hopkins and back on a nice trail. Paul Huntington 651-486-2731 or 763-553-0644 EXT.3364 Pete Hall 612-889-1361. (Web Ride)
25 MON 9:45 AM C 25 mi. FALL COLOR TOUR TO LAKE COMO. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot (north of pavilion). Free street parking or pay lot at pavilion. We'll bike paved trails and bike route streets on our trek in search of those fall colors. Our lunch stop en route is at Black Bear Crossing. Ambassador: June Johnson. Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009 and Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. Cell at Ride, 952-334-5382.
25 MON 10:30 AM B 29/37 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113.Park on Woodhill Dr. Rest stop for the 37 mi ride is the Pine Tree Apple Orchard bakery. Riders may chose 29 mi regular route or 37 mi route for the apple pie. Leader will ride at 14 mph B speed on the 37 mi route. Bon Appetit. Marina Lim 651-808-5473, marina_lim-at-hotmail.com.
25 MON 6:00 PM N 25 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 4) Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Ave and County Rd B; south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Don't let the shorter days stop your after-work rides! Invest in front and rear lights and join us as we continue to leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Even though much of the ride occurs before dark, front and rear lights will be required by the time we finish. Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson, 651-784-3353.
25 MON 6:00 PM A/B 15-25 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. Mary.c.miller-at-att.net, 763-789-7560.
25 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. PETER'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. Depart from St. Joan of Arc Church in Mpls, 4537 3rd Av S, one block east and north of 46th St and 35W. A nice scenic ride thru St. Paul and Lilydale, with a few rolling hills for fun. Cake and ice cream after the ride. Pete "The Hammer" Hall, 612-889-1361 or Paul "Thunder" Huntington, 651-486-2731.
26 TUE 10:00 AM C 20 mi. HOP TO HOPKINS. Depart from Target/Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Av on Lake St. We'll bike to the Hopkins Coffee House for a rest stop and wind our way back for luncheon stop at Longfellow's Grill. Ambassador: John Avoles. Herb Schultz.
26 TUE 10:00 AM AB 38 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. Lee Thielman. (Web Ride)
26 TUE 5:15 PM AB 28 mi. TUEDAY'S HOTDISH. Depart from Mt Zion Syn parking on Summit Ave at Syndicate St, one block east of Hamline, adjacent to Kowalski's on Grand. Savour some of the popular hill climbs from Tears, Gears and Fears. Spice it up by adding a great combination of quiet yet memorable climbs from South St. Paul. Bruce Berry. (Web Ride)
26 TUE 5:45 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. NOTE EARLIER DEPARTURE; miles will decrease as daylight lessens. 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 Av (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 shaded serpentine 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.
26 TUE 6:00 PM N 25 mi. SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. Depart from Mendota Plaza, less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Rd in Mendota Heights. Nighttime excursion around Mendota Heights and the surrounding areas. Routes will include many trail segments as well as some roads. Front and rear lights required. Cross or mountain bikes recommended for a more stable ride and to minimize the potential for flat tires. A short steep climb may be required on certain routes. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen.
27 WED 10:00 AM C 20 mi LRT TO EXCELSIOR. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse lot on Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We will bike on this beautiful fall day on the crushed limestone trail to Excelsior for lunch. Herb Schultz and Clareyse Nelson.
27 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Shortcut options available. 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 651-690-2100 before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:20 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, 651-690-2100.
27 WED 6:00 PM B 15-25 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.
27 WED 6:00 PM B/C 16-24 mi. TRAILS AT SUNSET. Depart from Cub Foods parking lot in Maple Grove. Take 494 or 94 to the Weaver Lake Road exit, then right (east) on Weaver Lake Road to the Cub on your right. Food and treats possible after the ride. Mary Swanstrom, and Dick Hartmann.
27 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. This is 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.
27 WED 6:00 PM N 25 mi. LOTSA PASTA. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville (2233 Hamline Av N). With the Whole Enchilada on hiatus lets go Italian! We'll ride quite a few trails on this route with some gravel stretches that might not be suitable for road bikes. After the ride say arrivederchi or come out to the ristorante Macroni Grill for pasta asciutta. Jeff Johnson; Patt Seleen. (Web Ride)
28 THU 8:30 AM C 24-36mi. AUGIE'S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. It's an all-paved scenic straight trail. Park in the upper parking lot; just keep an eye out for the black forest green Panzervagon-VW Euro van :-). Rest stop at the end of the trail at Pine Point Park. Optional mittagessen after the ride at Panera's, 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Hope to see you all there. Any questions? Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller,
28 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 go 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.
28 THU 10:00 AM C 20 mi. ST PAUL CLASSIC MEANDER. Depart from St Paul Classic (first rest stop parking area) at Mississippi River Blvd/Shepard Rd intersection on right (west). John Avoles will showcase this ride on its journey to Black Bear Cafe in Como Park for our luncheon stop. Ambassador: John Avoles, and Herb Schultz.
28 THU 1:00 PM AB 33 mi. AN AFTERNOON RIDE. Depart from Picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy a afternoon ride, exploring some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan. (Web Ride)
28 THU 5:00 PM AB 26/31 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. 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. Improve your relationship with your bike on a scenic ride through northern Dakota County. Lee Thielman. (Web Ride)
28 THU 5:45 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, CRIES. Depart from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. NOTE NEW DEPARTURE TIME. A long-time western metro favorite. 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 and Rebecca Lawrence.
28 THU 6:00 PM N 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). It's never too dark to come out and play! Join us for a friendly ride around St. Paul's northern suburbs. Front and rear lights required. Cindy Hanson and Paul Huntington.
29 FRI 10:00 AM C 42 mi. SAKATAH - FARIBAULT TO ELYSIAN. Depart from Sakatah trailhead in Faribault, MN. From Hwy I-35 (south), exit #59, following Hwy 21 to trailhead parking lot on right. You will see a little brown sign and a brand new trailhead building with full facilities. Trails are paved and a bit bumpy. The fall colors will delight you. We will rest a bit in Waterville and lunch in Elysian. Herb Schultz.
29 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Fall into the season to Marine-on-St. Croix via Pine Point, with a tasty sandwich at the General Store. 9/1 and 9/15: Katie Angle. 9/8 and 9/22: Dave Pfuhl. 9/29: Michael McNutt.
29 FRI 5:15 PM TGIF DINNER SERIES (Note new time!). 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. Lee Thielman.
29 FRI 6:00 PM N 25 mi. FRIDAY FLIGHT. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave. So. (Lake St. and 35W). Tired of rush hour traffic? Have a bad work week? Need to lose some stress? Why not start your weekend with a nice leisurely bike ride.We will bike out to Hopkins hang out at the depot and bike back on a laid back route. Paul Huntington Pete Hall. (Web Ride)
30 SAT OUTREACH RIDE: TATER TOUR See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE.
30 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury (see Maps to Ride Starts at http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/espresso.html). Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. David Haerle. (Web Ride)
30 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. – (NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 2) - 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.
30 SAT 9:00 AM B 34 & 41 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from St. Anthony Village Walmart, one block north of 37th Av on Silver Lake Rd. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. There Lido goes, he's gone again. We should've known, we couldn't win. There Lido goes, he's gone to hide. We're goin' to make another hunt, we're goin' to take another ride. Easy map. Optional 7 mile loop in middle. Places to eat at end of ride. Bob Brown.
30 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.
30 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. RAPTOR RELEASE RIDE. Depart from Stubbs Bay parking lot in Orono. Take 394/12 west through Long Lake to Old Crystal Bay Rd, left to Watertown Rd, right to Stubbs Bay Rd, left to parking. Ride the crushed limestone Luce Line Trail and county roads to Lake Rebecca Park Reserve for The Raptor Center's Fall Raptor Release. At this festive event, volunteers set free eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls restored to health at the center. Enjoy educational displays about the birds we see so often as we ride. Meet the center's resident birds up close. Pack snacks and a camera. Will YOUR bike be unmanned in case of raptor? Cindy Hanson.
30 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. Depart from the park on the river in Maiden Rock, WI. Cross into Wisconsin at Prescott or Red Wing and take WI 35 south to the town of Maiden Rock on Lake Pepin, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. 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.
30 SAT 9:30 AM A/B B 65/80/95+ mi. BOP 'TIL YOU DROP. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, corner of Cretin & Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Join us for one ride with three options: a metric via Woodbury, Lake Elmo, and Stillwater; an 80-mile ride via Woodbury, Afton, and Stillwater; or the big one out of Afton into Wisconsin and then back via Stillwater. Julie VanMersbergen, Hugh The Git.
30 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. MEANDERING TRAILS TO ELM CREEK (MAPLESS). Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park (first lot on left side of road). From Hwy I-494, take Cty Rd 10 (Bass Lake Rd) west one mile to park entrance. Lois Carlson will showcase this social ride on paved trails to and around Elm Creek Park. Pack plenty of water and bring a snack (no food stops) There will be some hills on this route. Ambassador: Lois Carlson. Herb Schultz,
30 SAT 3:00 PM AB 27 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS. Depart from the Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop at the corner of 50th Street and 28th Avenue in south Minneapolis. Enjoy a late afternon ride with your friends, exploring some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan