September 2010

September 2010

1 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd.

1 WED 10:30 AM A/B 50 -65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but leader varies each week. If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged, and shortcuts always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 (this week only) to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. If another leader substitutes, their email and phone will be noted under "Rides/Trips" on the TCBC message board. Sue Blum .

1 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles,

1 WED 5:30 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. We will do our level best to keep the group together. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp Matt Yonker .

1 WED 6:00 PM A/B 27 mi. White Bear Lake Loop. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview (SW corner of 694 & Victoria). Restrooms may not be available at the ride start. Enjoy a ride on gently rolling roads en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Note that this is an A/B ride this week due to earlier sunset times. Mary Derks .

1 WED 6:00 PM B 12-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles,

1 WED 6:00 PM B 10-20 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner

1 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

2 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, .

2 THU 10:00 AM A/B 33 mi. TK'S COFFEE RIDE (Lake Harriet - Minneapolis). Depart from the picnic area, just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Flat ride with one hill. Rest stop at TK's Coffee Shop. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 bikersusan-at-hotmail-dot-com.

2 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: CROSBY FARM. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride streets and trails south and west from Little Canada. This will include the Bus/Bike Transitway, East River Blvd, Crosby Farm Trail, Shepard Road Trail and the Gateway Trail. The leader will stop to wolf down a pizza at Cossetta's. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

2 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Parks & Lakes of Eden Prairie. Depart from Lake Cornelia Pool Park (Rosaland Park) in Edina - immediately west of intersection of W. 66th St.& Valley View Rd. We will bike across Edina and visit lakes and parks in Eden Prairie. This will be scenic and mapless. Bring snacks to munch on at various rest stops along the way. Joan Davies .

2 THU 5:30 PM B A/B, B 24/29/33/36 mi. Ride from Aristo's (Stillwater). Depart from Aristo's Greek Restaurant, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to Aristo's, 1180 West Frontage Road, 55082. Please park in back. Please join us for a beautiful ride from Aristo's, the new Greek Restaurant in Stillwater. We'll use the same great route as the Acapulco Ride but we encourage a relaxed pace on this one. In fact, we are now offering a dedicated "B" level version of this popular ride within the A/B standard. No more worries that "it's too fast". So come give this ride a try- we think you'll like it!!! Dinner afterward at Aristo's if you choose. If rain is predicted the ride may be cancelled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Hope you can make it! LARRY CRAWFORD, (B LEVEL LEADER) ,, BOB HOFFMAN (A/B LEADER) 612-817-1367

2 THU 6:00 PM A 26-15 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. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.

2 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 & County 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Park in lot across the street from Paneras. Rolling hills and scenic trails through Baker Park, Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Roger Fickbohm, Evie Walters

3 FRI 9:30 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford juan4d -at-gmail-dot-com cell at ride 763-398-9710.

3 FRI 10:00 AM C 25 mi. North to Camden Falls. Depart from Lake Harriet Bandshell in Mpls. We will bike on Cedar Lake, Theo. Wirth, Victory Memorial and Webber Parkways to Camden Falls. Bring a lunch or snacks to eat at the falls. This will be a scenic and mapless ride. Joan Davies - .

3 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week.

3 FRI 5:45 PM A/B 24 or 28 mi. TGIF -- it's not done yet. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). An A/B version of the Friday night classic. Flat and scenic visiting Centerville, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Road, and the St. Paul Water Utility. Let's not give up summer without a fight! Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562, charliec38-at-yahoo-dot-com.

4 SAT 8:00 AM A/B About 15 each way Ride to the Ride. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and West River Rd Mpls. Ride to the all club ride, do the route you want and return back on your own. Riders will not regroup for the route back. Very easy route out the Midtown Greenway and over to Mtka City Hall. Randall Huskamp .

4 SAT 9:00 AM 25, 50, 75 and 100 mi. ALL-CLUB RIDE. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall complex, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, .5 mi. west of 494 on Minnetonka Blvd. TCBC’s summer-ending event. All routes will start out together, heading south thru Minnetonka, Deephaven and Excelsior. The shortest route stays in the south metro. The 50 goes south of Carver before heading back. The two longest will go down to Belle Plaine and back on rolling country roads with a couple dips down into the the Minnesota River Valley. There will be a 9:00 ride briefing and 9:30 staggered start time. George Hagemann gphagemann-at-mac-dot-com, and others.

5 SUN 6:45 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of five mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays .

5 SUN 7:30 AM A 60+ mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp 612-290-9879 rhuskamp-at-juno-dot-com or Matt Younker myounker-at-mmm-dot-com.

5 SUN 8:30 AM B 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf Tune-Up#4 (Gateway & Vento Trails). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. This is a tune-up ride for Coffee Cloverleaf Route #4 to help finalize the route which circles around Lake Phalen and features 10 miles of the Gateway Trail plus 4 miles of the Bruce Vento Trail. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

5 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 27 mi. Be 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. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel & Jim Pittenger, 612-588-3653.

5 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 56 mi. Journey to Somerset. Depart from Ramsey Beach (Hwy 96 just off Hwy 61) at White Bear Lake. Journey from Ramsey Beach to Stillwater from the north end and then onto Somerset, Wisconsin via backroads returning up Myrtle Hill and back to White Bear Lake. Loren Stark, 651-500-5575, loren.stark-at-yahoo-dot-com.

5 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 45-50 mi. Trails Between the Cities (Mendota Heights). Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead parking lot, off Sibley Memorial Highway, northwest of the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights. Come enjoy this mapless, stay together ride as we travel the trails (and very few streets) between the metro area cities. We will go from Mendota Heights to Hopkins to Minneapolis, skirt Bloomington before returning to the ride start. The group will ride between 12-14 mph. So come and enjoy Sunday mornings with your biking buddies. Kevin DePratter,

5 SUN 10:00 AM C 24 mi. Get to know Eden Prairie. Depart from Erik’s parking lot in Eden Prairie, 16570 Main Street. Erik’s new location is off Hwy 5 at Carnelian Lane which is one block west of County Road 4. Take frontage road (Main Street). We will bike on blacktop trails through Miller’s Park to Staring Lake and along Purgatory Creek to our lunch/rest stop which overlooks the Anderson Lakes. Duane and Diana Kasper and Clareyse Nelson. Cell at the ride (952) 412-5654.

5 SUN 11:00 AM B 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf Tune-Up#5 (Lake Elmo). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. This is a tune-up ride for Coffee Cloverleaf Route #5 to help finalize the route which features Lakes Elmo, Jane and De Montreville. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

5 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. Side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave./Co Rd D in St. Anthony Village. Park out by Walmart sign near Freedom station. Nice Route. Some Hills. Several options for supper after the ride. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747.

5 SUN 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

6 MON NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. for the October issue of TCBC News. E-mail schedule info to: schedule-at-biketcbc-dot-org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc-dot-org.

6 MON 8:00 AM A/B 60 mi. Dunn Early - Map Provided. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee, East Lake Street and West River Road Minneapolis. Ride the original "Dunn Early Ride" route through Wayzata, Mtka and Excelsior. Rolling hills and just a great route to the western suburbs and back. Rest stop at Dunn Bros in Excelsior. "A" riders that ride as a group may depart from the scheduled route for extra mileage. and Yes, a map is still available for this route. Randall Huskamp .

6 MON 9:00 AM B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes - Adagio (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Ride the same great CARS, Bikes and Lakes routes, but at a more moderate (B) pace past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Faster riders are most welcome and can break off from the main group as needed. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

6 MON 9:00 AM A 54/76/125 mi. Hills out of Prescott (WI). Depart from Visitor Center in Prescott, WI. Turn right (south) on WI 35 after the bridge into Prescott from MN (61), then right on Monroe in a mile. You've heard the rumors, and the forecast looks like pain. Banned in most civilized countries, only whispered in others, HooP returns in '10 to grind its merciless carnage upon the worthy and unworthy alike. Nobody eludes the suffrage. Three medieval mileage options: bad, worse, and hors categorie. The 125 riders must provide advance notice so I can alert next of kin. No restrooms at the start; they are open in the Visitor Center after the ride, assuming you make it back. There is a petrol stations as you enter WI. Ignore their pointing and laughter as the hot flush of shame washes over you. And remember kids: not all miles are created equal. Scott Weinberg: scott hyphen weinberg at msn.

6 MON 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. THE BRIDGES OF RICE CREEK. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route crosses Rice Creek 8 times (count'em). We will ride up Lexington to Rice Creek Regional Trail Park in Shoreview. After passing through the park we will follow the trail through the old Army Ammunition Plant. After a break at McDonald's in Mounds View for the leader's senior coffee we will ride the Rice Creek Regional West Trail and finally make our way back past Long Lake, Valentine Lake and Lake Johanna. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

6 MON 10:30 AM C 20-25 mi. Great River Meander Labor Day Ride. Depart from Moose Country Restaurant parking lot at 857 Highway 13, Lillydale; From Hwy 35E exit 102 onto Sibley Memorial Hwy NE one block to Moose Country Restaurant lot on left. We will bike the Great River Trail; Hwy 494 bike trail West; 34th Ave. South; Post Road; Fort Snelling trails; Minnehaha Falls trails; Mississippi Blvd. & Shepard Road. This will be a social ride with rest stops, and lunch at the Moose Country Restaurant after the ride. Don Picard (612) 840-2534 and Dave Murphy (952)894-4623 Cell at Ride: (612) 840-2534.

6 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Mark Gregory , 9/6; Jim Gryniewski , 9/13; Charles Breer , 9/20; Kate Kovar , 9/27; Mark Gregory , 10/4.

6 MON 5:30 PM B 20-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). Note the earlier time. This is a pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser and Dick Hartmann

6 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

7 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder .

7 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the Community Center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader choses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark,

7 TUE 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes before making our way eastward to Withrow before returning. Afterward, visit the Pine Tree bakery for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

7 TUE 10:00 AM C 22 miles Four Lakes Ride. Depart from We will depart from the Lake Nokomis overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway (east side of the Lake Nokomis Community Center). This will be a leisurely ride around lakes Nokomis, Harriett, Calhoun, & Lake of the Isles following the Minnehaha Creek Trail out and back and stopping at the Kenwood Cafe for lunch/snacks. Cell at ride: , Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009 & Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623 Cell at ride: (612) 801-3566.

7 TUE 5:30 PM A 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays .

7 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne 763-862-1411.

7 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman,

7 TUE 7:00 PM TCBC Board of Directors Business Meeting. Patt Seleen for info, 651-552-9131 or paseleen-at-hotmail-dot-com.

8 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

8 WED 10:00 AM C 28 mi. Fish Lake Park, Plymouth to Elm Creek Park. Depart from Parking lot at Pavilion at the Fish Lake Regional Park. From Hwy 494 take the Bass Lake Road exit, # 26. Turn left on Bass Lake Road (CR 10) for 1.4 miles and turn right into Fish Lake Regional Park. We will bike from Fish Lake Park on Three Rivers Park Paved Trails to Elm Creek Park Reserve with a lunch/rest stop at Culvers in Maple Grove Duane and Diana Kasper and Clareyse Nelson. .

8 WED 10:30 AM A/B 35/50/56/60 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Self-sufficient B riders welcome, and shortcuts always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 763-208-3595 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Katie Angle katie.jim-at-comcast-dot-net.

8 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles,

8 WED 5:30 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. We will do our level best to keep the group together. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp Matt Yonker .

8 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

8 WED 6:00 PM B 12-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles,

8 WED 6:00 PM B 10-20 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner

8 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - on the SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave). Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks (, 651-335-6505).

9 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, .

9 THU 10:00 AM B 30-34 mi. FREEWHEEL AROUND MEDICINE LAKE. Depart from Freewheel Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway Bike Trail, 2834-10th Ave. S., Minneapolis 55407 http://freewheelbike.co/page.cfm?pageID=341. We'll bike west on the Midtown Greenway bike trail, up the west side of Cedar Lake to Theodore Wirth Park, west on the Luce Line Regional Trail, around Medicine Lake, back to Theodore Wirth Parkway on Glenwood Ave., then back to Freewheel on the trails we came out on. This ride, except for about three miles on Glenwood Ave., is virtually entirely on paved bike trails. Freewheel Bike is a TCBC sponsor. Best parking: Midtown Global Market ramp at 10th Av. S. & Lake St. Three hrs' free parking w/ validation from Market. From ramp, bike north on 11th Av. S., across bridge & left down to trail. Freewheel is on right (west). Although Freewheel Midtown Bike Center can't validate your parking ramp ticket, they offer, in addition to bikes and bike accessories, sandwiches, pastries and other goodies for sale. They also have separate shower facilities for men and women for $3.00. If you're interested, bring your own soap and towel. Doug & Linda Peterson, dlpeter18-at-aol-dot-com, Doug: 612-849-1415; Linda: 612-849-1416.

9 THU 10:00 AM B/C 33 mi. LITTLE CANADA: BATTLE CREEK. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride from Little Canada as far south as the Mississippi River and Battle Creek Indian Mounds Park. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on some of the hills up Battle Creek and its neighborhood. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

9 THU 5:30 PM B 24/29/33/36 mi. ARISTOS OF STILLWATER. Depart from ARISTOS GREEK REST. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to ARISTOS at 1180 FRONTAGE ROAD WEST, STILLWATER. THIS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE ACAPULCO RIDE, BUT IS FOR "B" RIDES. A/B ARE MORE THAN WELCOME. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The ARISTOS Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. LARRY CRAWFORD , BOB HOFFMAN

9 THU 5:45 PM A/B 25mi Autumn Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights (750 Hwy 110). The same route as the spring and summer version, just a little earlier start to take advantage of the shrinking daylight. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen;

9 THU 6:00 PM A 26-15 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. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.

9 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 & County 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Park in lot across the street from Paneras. Rolling hills and scenic trails through Baker Park, Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Roger Fickbohm, Evie Walters

10 FRI 9:30 AM B 26-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford juan4d -at-gmail-dot-com cell at ride 763-398-9710.

10 FRI 9:30 AM C 24-30 mi. Apple Pie Ride. Depart from Back parking lot, YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave., Burnsville. Ride through suburbia in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and Rosemount. After the ride, Barb Davis has graciously offered to provide beverages, chili, bread sticks, salad, and apple pie a la mode to riders. If you plan to attend, please call (952-953-6915) or email Barb by Wed 8 Sep so she can plan for food. (barbara.davis-at-comcast-dot-net) If there is a concern about weather, please contact the ride leaders before coming to the ride. Nancy and Rob Welsh 952-456-9260 Cell: 612-801-4196 or 612-414-5217.

10 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week.

10 FRI 5:30 PM A/B 24 or 28 mi. TGIF -- it's not done yet. Depart from Burnet Realty north parking lot at 100 Village Center Drive (one block east of Hodgson Rd. & Hwy 96) in North Oaks. Coming from east on Hwy 96 turn right at Village Center Dr. (Traffic Light). An A/B version of the Friday night classic. Flat and scenic visiting Centerville, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake Road, and the St. Paul Water Utility. Let's not give up summer without a fight! Charlie Caswell, 763-242-4562, charliec38-at-yahoo-dot-com.

11 SAT 6:00 AM Randonneur 375 mi. 600k Brevet - Apple Valley. Depart from AmericInn/Old Chicago parking lot on the NE corner of Cedar Ave (Cty 23) and Cty 42 in Apple Valley. Join us for one of the nicest 600k rides anywhere with lots of rolling terrain and a great tour of SE Minnesota. Riders will cruise through Cannon Falls, Lake City, Plainview, Rushford, La Crescent, Eyota and Lonsdale including a drop bag, food and sleepover stop in Rushford. Riders must be TCBC members. Randonneurs USA ACP Certified ride. Email TCBCBrevet-at-aol-dot-com to preregister. Rob Welsh, 612-801-4196.

11 SAT 6:30 AM 10/30/45/60/100 mi. Jesse James Bike Tour. Depart from Northfield Middle School-2200 Division St. South, Northfield, MN. NON-TCBC RIDE: Scenic countryside ride from Northfield. 100 mile option includes the Sogn Valley, Nerstrand, and the lakes region west of Faribault. Start between 6:30 and 10:00am (shorter options). Rest stops, SAG support and showers available for after the ride! See Web site at http://www.jessejamesbiketour-dot-org for more information on mileage options and/or to pre-register. TCBC SPONSOR - Jack Hoschouer, 2009 Spokesman, Northfield, MN 507.581.1614 or http://jessejamesbiketour-dot-org/contact/.

11 SAT 6:30 AM B/C 15/30/45/60/75/90/105 Elm Creek Century/Choose Your Own Distance. Depart from Elm Creek Park Chalet, 12400 James Deane Parkway. Earlier this year, I was training for the Iron Man by riding multiple loops around Elm Creek when it hit me: ride around enough times, and you've got a century! Riders of all levels and abilities are welcome. Distance depends on how many loops you choose to ride around the park (14.7-15 miles according to computers on my bicycles). Leader will ride a B/C pace for 7 laps around the park, and will be on the lookout for riders having mechanical difficulties, etc. Park in the lot near the Elm Creek Park Chalet. To get there, go north on County Road 81, turn right on Elm Creek Blvd, follow road around the roundabout to park entrance (2nd right), and the chalet will be on your left. Cell at ride: (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson, clarson65-at-hotmail-dot-com.

11 SAT 7:00 AM 10/30/45/60/100 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Jesse James Bike Tour. Depart from Northfield Middle School, 2200 Division Street South - Highway 246. 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM. Meet in front of middle school at 6:45 for ride briefing with Tom Melcher or at 7:45 for ride briefing with Steve Scholl. Scenic country ride from Northfield. 100 mile option includes the Sogn Valley, Nerstrand, and the lakes region west of Faribault. All riders must be members and registered to receive mileage credit. Wear a TCBC jersey if you have one. No TCBC insurance. Tom Melcher trmelcher1-at-comcast-dot-net, (651)353-3372 or Steve Scholl, srs428-at-msn-dot-com, 651-341-0597 (cell), 651-699-1203 (home).

11 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863.

11 SAT 7:30 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and west River Rd Mpls. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp or Matt Yonker myonker-at-mmm-dot-com.

11 SAT 8:00 AM C 21/31 mi. BIKE TO BREAKFAST: NORTH BY NORTH OAKS. Depart from Centennial Church. 1524 West County Road C2, Roseville, corner of C2 and Snelling. The destination is Taste of Scandinavia in North Oaks. Along the way view the watershed and lakes that provide St. Paul's water. There are a few hills and a 3/4 mile stretch of crushed limestone trail. An optional loop from the starting point around Lake Como completes the 31-mile ride. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

11 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON - COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury (494 & Lake). LAST TWO RIDES -- Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 Dave Haerle, 651-367-4510.

11 SAT 8:30 AM A/B 35/39 mi. Not so Early Morning Madness. Depart from Midtown Freewheel on the Greenway. Basic route is leave Freewheel, follow Greenway to River Road. Over to St.Paul, Down Summit Avenue, continue to Grand then on to Smith. Up the High Bridge, an optional 4 mile including Ohio, Continue up Smith to Dodd, then to Delaware. Continue to Highway 13 then on to the Mendota Bridge to Minnehaha Falls, take the Parkway past Lakes Nokomis, Harriet, Calhoun and Lake of the Isles, then back down the Greenway to Freewheel. Route details http://tiny.cc/mf1qs Ohio Loop http://tiny.cc/fchgh Parking Info On the weekends there is a lot directly above us that people can park in. It's a block and a half north of Lake Street off of Chicago, directly across the Greenway from the Sheraton Hotel. It's a loading dock for a shipping company on weekdays and gets some use on the weekends so it's important to park near the curb by the skyway entrance. Once inside there is an elevator they can take to the Greenway level. Alternatively you can park along 10th or 11th avenues just north of Lake street, there is a bike path entrance and stairway from either of those streets. Bjorn Melby bjorn_melby-at-yahoo-dot-com 612-875-2545 (c).

11 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from Great Harvest Bread 534 Selby Av St.Paul. A "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. All level of rider welcome. We may search out some hills to climb for fun!! COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30). Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

11 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61 & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the last 10 miles on the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm - cell,.

11 SAT 9:30 AM A/B Options approx. 50-75 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then 25 south to 29, then right on 29 across the river to the park. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

11 SAT 9:30 AM B/C 35-40 mi. Wisconsin Cheesy Meander (Hudson). Depart from North End of Walmart Parking Lot (in front of Wendy's). I94 East to Wisconsin Exit 2, turn south on Carmicheal, turn west on Crestview, Walmart 1/4 mile on south side of road. Once again we will be taking the northeastern roads of St. Croix County to Bass Lake Cheese Factory in Somerset Wi. This is a new route, which will have gently rolling hills. This beautiful ride will encompass countryside, lake side and the "cheesy" side. After the ride, we will enjoy lunch at Key's Cafe. CHEESE FOREVER!! Kevin DePratter, cell: 715-554-0072, kevin.depratter-at-yahoo-dot-com Judy Kallestad, 651-731-3875.

11 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell , Evie Walters , Brian Richie and others.

12 SUN 15, 30, or 45 mi. St. Paul Classic.

12 SUN 6:45 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of five mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays .

12 SUN 7:30 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and west River Rd Mpls. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp or Matt Yonker myonker-at-mmm-dot-com.

12 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 55 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station 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. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 612-743-4097.

12 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 78 mi. Pedal Pepin. Depart from the west end of the parking lot of Pottery Place on Old West Main St in Red Wing. What better way to spend a late summer day then riding around scenic Lake Pepin? The same beautiful route on the Wisconsin side of the lake, but a revised route on the Minnesota side eliminating most of highway 61. Instead a nice climb into the bluffs over the lake and ride through the back roads of Lake City, Frontenac and Old Frontenac. Official rest stop at the bike-friendly Eagles Nest Cafe, but rest stop opportunities every 15 miles along the route. No, water or bathrooms at the ride start. If weather looks questionable contact the ride leader, if ride needs to be cancelled message will be posted on the message boards at least 2 hours prior to the ride start. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863.

12 SUN 12:00 PM B 42/49 mi. (shorter options available) Apple & Grape Stompalooza. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th Street North Mahtomedi, MN 55115. Enjoy a ride on the scenic low-traffic roads of Washington County en route to Aamodt's Apple Orchard and Saint Croix Vineyards, where you can watch or partake in their annual Grape Stomp, take a vineyard tour, or listen to live music while enjoying delicious apple treats! Ride leader will ride the 42-mile route. Mary Derks .

12 SUN 1:30 PM C 20 mi. A Taste of Greece in Minneapolis. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "overflow parkinglot", 2401 East Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis. We'll bike to the Greek Festival (Live Greek Bands, chicken & lamb dinners, and bake sale). Expect to spend some time at the festival. If you would rather meet us there. St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave South, (Mpls) with bike or other conveyance feel free to join in the fun. Duane and Diana Kasper , Clareyse Nelson. .

12 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave./Co. Rd. D. in St. Anthony Village. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747.

12 SUN 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

13 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota To Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead Parking lot and airport overlook, in Mendota Heights. Take Hwy 13 to Mendota Heights Road & turn west onto Sibley Memorial Hwy, and into parking lot. This will be an all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. We will cross the Mendota Bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet & Calhoun (rest stop at Lk. Harriet Band Shell), then follow the Greenway East and exit onto Nicollet Ave for lunch at one of the many ethnic restaurants on "Eat Street" Nicollet Ave. Each Monday we'll choose a different restaurant. After lunch we'll take the Greenway to the West River Road Trail and back to Minnehaha Park, Fort Snelling, the Mendota Bridge and the Big Rivers Trail on to the Overlook Parking Lot. To find the Trailhead Parking Lot, Google Lloyd's Barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd. It is located a half block east of the Trailhead. Cells at the ride: Don Picard, or Dave Murphy , Don Picard : Dave Murphy , Cell at ride: .

13 MON 10:00 AM B/C 31 mi. RIVERS' RETURN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. The route goes to St. Paul via Como Avenue and crosses the river on the Wabasha Bridge. It returns up the rivers by the Lilydale Road and Big Rivers Trail, over the Mendota Bridge to Fort Snelling and on to Minnehaha Park for a rest stop. From there it continues on up the river to the Stone Arch Bridge and finally back to Roseville on the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail. Don Hopkins 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

13 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Mark Gregory , 9/6; Jim Gryniewski , 9/13; Charles Breer , 9/20; Kate Kovar , 9/27; Mark Gregory , 10/4.

13 MON 5:30 PM B 20-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). Note the earlier time. This is a pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser and Dick Hartmann

13 MON 5:45 PM A/B 25 mi. Autumn Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Highway 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Jeff Johnson;

13 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

14 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 25-30 mi. Medicine Lake Meandering Trails. Depart from Latuff's Pizzeria, 10820 Hwy 55. From Hwy 169 take Hwy 55 west 1 mile to South Shore Drive, turn R unto the frontage rd north of the Holiday Station, park on the west side of Latuff's parking lot. We'll be on connecting paved trails and bike friendly roads. There will be some hills. Rest stop at Wendy's in Hopkins. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 CELL at ride 612-805-1632 and Ed Hassler 612-990-9861.

14 TUE 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes before making our way eastward to Withrow before returning. Afterward, visit the Pine Tree bakery for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

14 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder .

14 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the Community Center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader choses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark,

14 TUE 10:30 AM C 32 mi. Cannon Valley Trail Ride. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County Rd. 7, three miles south of Highway 61. We will ride the beautiful Cannon Valley Trail from Welch Village to Red Wing and on to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail); then we'll return to Red Wing stopping for lunch at the Jenny Lind Deli. Following lunch, we'll take the Cannon Valley Trail back to the Welch Village Trailhead. A $3 daily Cannon Valley Trail pass or a $20 season pass is required for this ride. Passes may be purchased at the Welch Village Trailhead. Cell at Ride: Dave Murphy , Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009 Dave Murphy (952)894-4623 Cell at Ride: ,.

14 TUE 5:30 PM A 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays .

14 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne 763-862-1411.

14 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman,

15 WED 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Not So Early Sunrise. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell (concession stand area) 43rd Street & E. Harriet Parkway, Mpls. We will be riding city streets and trails to include the Greenway, West River Blvd, Victory Memorial Pkwy, Theodore Wirth Pkwy with a side trip to North Mississippi Region Park. Rest/Lunch Stop - Steamworks Cafe on 44th Ave. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson

15 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

15 WED 10:30 AM A/B 43/50/66 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Ride starts at park; no water avail, but shortcuts always are. If weather threatens, call leader to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 litespeed525-at-aol-dot-com.

15 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles,

15 WED 5:30 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. We will do our level best to keep the group together. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp Matt Yonker .

15 WED 5:45 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N). SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks , ).

15 WED 6:00 PM B 12-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles,

15 WED 6:00 PM B 10-20 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner

15 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

16 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Don Picard, .

16 THU 10:00 AM B 31 mi. FREEWHEEL AROUND MEDICINE LAKE. Depart from Freewheel Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway Bike Trail, 2834-10th Ave. S., Minneapolis 55407 http://freewheelbike-dot-com/page.cfm?pageID=341. We'll bike west on the Midtown Greenway bike trail, up the west side of Cedar Lake to Theodore Wirth Park, west on the Luce Line Regional Trail, around Medicine Lake, back to Theodore Wirth Parkway on Glenwood Ave., then back to Freewheel on the trails we came out on. This ride, except for about three miles on Glenwood Ave., is virtually entirely on paved bike trails. Freewheel Bike Center is a TCBC sponsor. Best parking: Midtown Global Market ramp at 10th Av. S. & Lake St. Three hrs' free parking w/ validation from Market. From ramp, bike north on 10th Av. S., across bridge & right down to trail. Freewheel is on right (west). Although Freewheel Midtown Bike Center can't validate your parking ramp ticket, they offer, in addition to bikes and bike accessories, sandwiches, pastries and other goodies for sale. They also have separate shower facilities for men and women for $3.00. If you're interested, bring your own soap and towel. Most on-street parking in the immediate area have time limitations. Free parking at Powderhorn Park. Doug & Linda Peterson, dlpeter18-at-aol-dot-com, Doug: 612-849-1415; Linda: 612-849-1416.

16 THU 10:00 AM B/C 42 mi. LITTLE CANADA: STILLWATER. Depart from The Taste of Scandinavia, 2900 Rice Street, 1/2 mile north of County Road C. We will ride east from Little Canada to the St. Croix River at Stillwater. After a rest stop for coffee and pastries at the Daily Grind in Stillwater there will be a climb up to Pine Point for another rest. From there it's down the Gateway and County Road C back to The Taste of Scandinavia. The leader will average 12 MPH, but not on the climb out of Stillwater to Pine Point. Don Hopkins, 651-628-9713, Cell: 651-216-8690, dchopkin-at-aol-dot-com.

16 THU 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Fall Ride to French Park. Depart from Lake Harriet Bandshell. We'll ride along Theo. Wirth Pkwy and connect with Luce Line to Golden Valley and on to Medicine Lake and French Park where we will have lunch. We will be on paved bike paths. Ride is mapless & scenic. Bring snacks/lunch or purchase at French Park. Joan Davies - .

16 THU 5:30 PM B 24/29/33/36 mi. ARISTOS OF STILLWATER. Depart from ARISTOS GREEK REST. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to ARISTOS at 1180 FRONTAGE ROAD WEST, STILLWATER. THIS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE ACAPULCO RIDE, BUT IS FOR "B" RIDES. A/B ARE MORE THAN WELCOME. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The ARISTOS Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. LARRY CRAWFORD , BOB HOFFMAN

16 THU 6:00 PM A 26-15 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. (Map to start: http://zzzurn-dot-com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Scenic backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Michael Derner, 612-360-3036, mderner-at-comcast-dot-net.

16 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 & County 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Park in lot across the street from Paneras. Rolling hills and scenic trails through Baker Park, Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Roger Fickbohm, Evie Walters

17 FRI 9:30 AM B 28-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford

17 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week.

17 FRI 10:30 AM C 20 mi. Root River Valley Trail Weekend/Lanesboro to Preston. Depart from Lanesboro trailhead in downtown Lanesboro. We will bike to Preston to join the Preston to Harmony group and continue on their ride to Harmony. Distance from Lanesboro to Preston is 10 mi one way. Distance from Preston to Harmony is 12 mi one way or 25 mi round trip (45 mi total) Optional dinner, theater and fun venues available after ride. Call Clareyse Nelson to reserve theater tickets. (612-623-3009) John Hoffman 715-834-7897 co-leaders John Avoles and June Johnson.

17 FRI 12:00 PM C 25 mi. Root River ValleyTrail Weekend: Preston to Harmony. Depart from Preston trailhead. Parking and bathroom available at start of ride. The trail is paved and hilly! We break at Harmony for refreshments and return. We will be joined at Preston by a Ride to the Ride group coming from Lanesboro. Optional dinner and theater events after ride. Call Clareyse Nelson to reserve theater tickets. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448-1608 Paul Huntington 763-496-9900 John Hoffman 715-834-7897 cell at ride 612-759-1762.

18 SAT 15, 38, 65, 100 mi. Wheels In the Woods Bicycle Tour. Depart from 11065 Old Highway 51 N, Arbor Vitae, WI (see website for directions). NON-TCBC RIDE: 3rd Annual Wheels in the Woods is a bicycle tour (not a race) in western Vilas and northern Oneida Counties offering routes on fabulously scenic paved roads through the area surrounding Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. Exhilarating scenery, SAG, rest stops, meals, entertainment, raffle with valuable prizes. TCBC SPONSOR - For information go to www.WheelsinWoods-dot-org or call 1.800.44NORTH, 715.356.1618 or 715.356.9130. You can also register online at Active-dot-com.

18 SAT 6:00 AM 188 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: Rochester 300km Brevet. Depart from Walmart 3400 N 55th St Rochester, Mn North Parking lot. 300k Brevet through Stewartville, MN; Chatfield, MN; Harmony, MN; Chatfield, MN; Stewartville, MN; Byron, MN. Registation required through Rochester Active Sports Club. See www.RUSA-dot-org for more details. Rob Welsh 612-801-4196.

18 SAT 7:30 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and west River Rd Mpls. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp or Matt Yonker myonker-at-mmm-dot-com.

18 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863.

18 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 27 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #1 (Bald Eagle & White Bear Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles. This route circles Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #4 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Glenn Okan, 612-618-1376, gokan{at}usfamily{dot}net.

18 SAT 8:30 AM A 50 mi. AFTON - COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from Penn Cycle in Woodbury (494 & Lake). LAST TWO RIDES -- Roll through the great hills of Afton, Cottage Grove & Woodbury. Climbs, great scenery and KOM/Sprint challenges. For ride stats, map and a GPS tour of the route, visit http://connect.garmin-dot-com/activity/35774574 Dave Haerle, 651-367-4510.

18 SAT 8:30 AM B 27 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #1 (Bald Eagle & White Bear Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This route circles Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #4 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

18 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from Great Harvest Bread 534 Selby Av St.Paul. A "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. All level of rider welcome. We may search out some hills to climb for fun!! COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30). Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

18 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61 & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the last 10 miles on the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm - cell,.

18 SAT 9:00 AM B 42-57 mi. Spring Valley WI Dam Days Bicycle Tour. Depart from Handy Andy Park in Spring Valley, WI. From MN, take I-94 east to exit 24, go right/south 7 miles to Route 29, then left/east 2 miles. Handy Andy Park is on the right, just east of Main St. Tour the beautiful rural roads around Spring Valley, WI, home of one of the largest earthen dams in the world, during their 42nd annual Dam Days celebration. There will be multiple, fully marked, mileage options with rest stops every 20-25 miles. Fuel up on the Pie and Ice Cream! Burgers! Chicken! Cheese Curds! Do we have to ride? Ride leader will ride between 42 and 57 miles, depending on the makeup and desires of the group Mary Derks (651-335-6505, maryderks at yahoo dot com). Scott Larson (612-730-8371).

18 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 27 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #1 (Bald Eagle & White Bear Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This route circles Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #4 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Kevin DePratter,

18 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 20-80 mi. Spring Valley WI Dam Days Bicycle Tour. Depart from Handy Andy Park in Spring Valley, WI. From MN, take I-94 east to exit 24, go right/south 7 miles to Route 29, then left/east 2 miles. Handy Andy Park is on the right, just east of Main St. Tour the beautiful rural roads around Spring Valley, WI, home of one of the largest earthen dams in the world, during their 42nd annual Dam Days celebration. There will be multiple, fully marked, mileage options with rest stops every 20-25 miles. Fuel up on the Pie and Ice Cream! Burgers! Chicken! Cheese Curds! Do we have to ride? Multiple mileage offerings with rest stops every 20 miles or so Scott Larson, 612-730-8371.

18 SAT 9:30 AM B 100 mi. Minnesota 151k. Depart from St. Louis Park Erik's OVERFLOW parking lot which is directly across Texas Ave to the East from Erik's Bike Shop at 8006 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426. The state of Minnesota celebrated it's 151st anniversary in 2009, here's your chance to ride a kilometer for each historic year, as we ride some of the great Minnesota Trails & Low-traffic Roads - including Greenway Trail, Summit Ave, by the State Capital, the entire Gateway Trail (including new widened stretch near the end) White Bear Lake, Shoreview, St Anthony, Stone Arch bridge and Cedar Lake Trail. Same as last year's ride (40 participants) but different leader on a later date due to construction on Gateway Trail. Route & map originally created by Mike Beadles. Loren Stark 651-500-5575 loren.stark-at-yahoo-dot-com.

18 SAT 9:45 AM C 36-60 mi. Root River ValleyTrail Weekend: Lanesboro to Rushford. Depart from Lanesboro trail head in downtown Lanesboro. We will bike to Rushford on paved trails. Extra options may be available. Lunch stop in Rushford and pie stops of choice out and back!! Riders asked to ride with caution observant of slippery bridge decks. Optional dinner and fun venues after ride. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 John Hoffman 715-834-7897 Paul Huntington 763-496-9900 Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448=1608 cell at ride 612-759-1762.

18 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell , Evie Walters , Brian Richie and others.

18 SAT 10:15 AM A/B 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #4 (Gateway & Vento Trails). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles.This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. This route circles around Lake Phalen and features 10 miles of the Gateway Trail plus 4 miles of the Bruce Vento Trail. Upon completion, link up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #3 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Glenn Okan, 612-618-1376, gokan{at}usfamily{dot}net

18 SAT 11:00 AM B 27 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #4 (Gateway & Vento Trails). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This route circles Bald Eagle and White Bear Lakes and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #4 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Don Picard, .

18 SAT 12:00 PM B/C 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #4 (Gateway & Vento Trails). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles.This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. This route circles around Lake Phalen and features 10 miles of the Gateway Trail plus 4 miles of the Bruce Vento Trail. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

18 SAT 12:30 PM A/B 29/50 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #3 (Stillwater). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes east to Stillwater and returns via the town of Lake Elmo. The optional extended route (50 mi total) goes north just shy of Big Marine Lake before returning to the main route in Stillwater. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Glenn Okan, 612-618-1376, gokan-at-usfamily-dot-net.

18 SAT 1:30 PM B 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #3 (Stillwater). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes east to Stillwater and returns via Lake Elmo. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Kevin DePratter,

18 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug, .

19 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of five mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays .

19 SUN 7:30 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and west River Rd Mpls. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp or Matt Yonker myonker-at-mmm-dot-com.

19 SUN 7:30 AM 14 or 36 mi. Minneapolis Bike Tour. Depart from Parade Field (just west of the Sculpture Garden) 400 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55403. NON-TCBC RIDE: Riders can start in waves from 7:30am-8:30am. Enjoy the scenic Grand Rounds Byway System at your own pace, with no motorized traffic! Parkways are closed to motorized traffic for both routes through Minneapolis. Long route spans the entire scenic Grand Rounds Byway System; the short route offers a circuit around Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet. Both routes include rest stops with refreshments and bike mechanics. Stick around after the ride to enjoy live music, vendor booths, FREE beer and post-ride snacks. Pre-register online and save on fees and t-shirt! TCBC SPONSOR - Mpls Parks & Rec, Heather Ocel, 612.230.6415 / hocel-at-minneapolisparks-dot-org or www.minneapolisbiketour-dot-com for more info.

19 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 25 mi. Boulangerie Au Cafe Et Retour (Eagan). Depart from Pardon My French Bakery, 1565 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN. From the bakery to the cafe and back. We'll leave from Pardon My French Bakery, cross the Minnesota River Valley into Minneapolis, stop at the Minnehaha Coffee House and then return. Pat Exley, 612-819-5551, exleyp-at-yahoo-dot-com.

19 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 55 mi. Rolling on the West Side. Depart from Holiday Gas Station 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. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, 612-743-4097.

19 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30 mi. September Sunday's from Painters Park (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy the waining day's of a summer's Sunday Morn as we enjoy the trails and streets of the Minneapolis metro area with a rest stop at the Depot in Hopkins. Enjoy the last Sunday of summer and first Sunday of Autumn with your biking buddies! Kevin DePratter,

19 SUN 9:30 AM C 25-30 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Midtown Greenway Bike Shop. Enjoy some visual stimulation and stress release. We will see ART,, ARCHITECTURE and NATURE. This is a ride for those who need eye candy for the coming weeks of stress. We will stop often and eat. Bring your camera and $$ for food stops don't forget to bring your appetite. Walter Griffin

19 SUN 9:45 AM C 20-25 mi. Root River Valley Trail Weekend: Lanesboro to Preston or Fountain. Depart from Lanesboro trail head in downtown Lanesboro. We will bike paved trails to eithe Preston or Fountain and return. Optional wind up lunch after ride. Clareyse Nelson 612-623-3009 John Hoffman 715-834-7897 Paul Huntington 763-496-9900 Diana and Duane Kasper 952-448-1608 cell at ride 612-759-1762.

19 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 29/36/42 mi. Acapulco on Sunday (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. Always wanted to ride the Acapulco? Heard it's a great route but could never get there for the evening runnings? Well, here's your chance to see what all the fuss is about! No rush hour traffic, no setting sun to chase you, just a perfect time to ride some rollers, climb a good hill or two, stretch your wings on the flats and enjoy a great cup of coffee half way through it all (if you choose)! Several mileage options including a gravel-free extension not generally available for the evening version and a way to cut it even shorter if you really need to. Bonnie & Rick Shoebottom 651.493.7248 (h) or 651.755.0435 (cell at ride start).

19 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 26-35 mi. Black Hills Rally - Skyline Drive Ride. Depart from Canyon Lake Park, Rapid City, SD. Jackson Blvd and Park Dr. Take Jackson Blvd. to Canyon Lake Dr. Go south into the park. Follow the road to the east side of the park. This is the 1st ride in a series of 9. We ride the bike path to it's end (approx 13 mi). Rest stop at local resturants. We then turn back and ride to the start 26 mi. Or optionally, for those more adventurous, we will go up Rushmore Rd, to Quincy Ave, and then climb Skyline Dr. for a panoramic view of Rapid City and The Black Hills. Return via Sheridan Lake Road. Jack Uttermark - Cell:651-252-7219 Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Don Hopkins -

19 SUN 1:00 PM A/B 40 mi. West O'Tonka. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. An afternoon ride, so you won't need your long sleeves (maybe). We'll be making a circuit of Lake Minnetonka and finding a few hills south of Highway 62 on some lovely, lonely roads. Plan on having some Adele's Frozen Custard in Excelsior. Pete & Karen May 952-926-3827.

19 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 26 mi. Down the River and Up the Creek (Brooklyn Park). Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on a bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson;

19 SUN 4:00 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd. just N. of 37th Ave./Co. Rd. D. in St. Anthony Village. Park out in lot by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route, some hills, several places to eat at rides end. Bob Brown 612-849-2999, Jeff Ramberg 612-462-4747.

20 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota To Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead Parking lot and airport overlook, in Mendota Heights. Take Hwy 13 to Mendota Heights Road & turn west onto Sibley Memorial Hwy, and into parking lot. This will be an all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. We will cross the Mendota Bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet & Calhoun (rest stop at Lk. Harriet Band Shell), then follow the Greenway East and exit onto Nicollet Ave for lunch at one of the many ethnic restaurants on "Eat Street" Nicollet Ave. Each Monday we'll choose a different restaurant. After lunch we'll take the Greenway to the West River Road Trail and back to Minnehaha Park, Fort Snelling, the Mendota Bridge and the Big Rivers Trail on to the Overlook Parking Lot. To find the Trailhead Parking Lot, Google Lloyd's Barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd. It is located a half block east of the Trailhead. Cells at the ride: Don Picard, or Dave Murphy , Don Picard : Dave Murphy , Cell at ride: .

20 MON 10:00 AM A/B 28-44 mi. Black Hills Rally - Keystone/Rockerville Ride. Depart from J-Bar Rafter Ranch, Hill City, SD. From Hill City, SD., go south on #385 approx. 3 mi. Turn right into the J-Bar Ranch. Park in overflow pool parking area. Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 2nd ride in a series of 9. We ride the Old Hill City road to Keystone for a rest then on to Rockerville. Shorter option is to turn around at Keystone and head back (28 mile). Features scenic terrain that crisscrosses the old 1880’s railroad. Jack Uttermark Cell: 651-252-7219 Email: jackuttermark-at-hotmail-dot-com Don Hopkins

20 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Mark Gregory , 9/6; Jim Gryniewski , 9/13; Charles Breer , 9/20; Kate Kovar , 9/27; Mark Gregory , 10/4.

20 MON 1:30 PM B/C 27 mi. Roseville East. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This ride will follow several trails through St. Paul Water Works in Roseville and Shoreview as well as parts of the Gateway and Bruce Vento bike trails. The ride will feel more country than urban/suburban. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee in White Bear. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to view the ride map: http://app4.websitetonight-dot-com/projects/1/2/8/4/1284789/uploads/Roseville_East_Map.pdf Paul Wiltse

20 MON 5:30 PM B 20-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). Note the earlier time. This is a pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser and Dick Hartmann

20 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

21 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Golden Valley Meandering Trails. Depart from Northeast corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley, MN. We will be on the many connecting trails and bike friendly roads. Rest stop en route. There will be many choices to eat after the ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 and Ed Hasler 612-990-9861.

21 TUE 10:00 AM B/C 40 mi. Black Hills Rally - Michelson Trail I. Depart from From the J-Bar Ranch. North on 385 to Hill City. Take Deerfield Rd to Mystic Rd. Go to Mystic Trailhead. Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 4th ride in a series of 9. We ride the Michelson Trail from Mystic Trailhead to Dumont and return. Lunch at Rochford. The trail continuously rises about 1400 ft in 20 miles. So we got up for 20 miles then back down to start. Don Hopkins Cell:

21 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder .

21 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 34-61 mi. Black Hills Rally - Pactola Lake Ride. Depart from J-Bar Rafter Ranch, Hill City, SD. From Hill City, SD., go south on #385 approx. 3 mi. Turn right into the J-Bar Ranch. Park in overflow pool parking area. Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 3rd ride in a series of 9. We ride #385 road to Pactola Lake for a rest then on to Canyon Lake in Rapid City for a rest stop. We climb out of Rapid City via Sheridan Lake Road for beautiful scenery. Shorter option is to turn around at Pactola lake and head back (34 mile). Jack Uttermark .

21 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, Mn. 55109. Please park at south side of lot. Water and restrooms available at community center. This ride features the gateway trail, a scenic, schaded and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington county. All riders welcome. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell at ride 612-940-3462.

21 TUE 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes before making our way eastward to Withrow before returning. Afterward, visit the Pine Tree bakery for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

21 TUE 10:15 AM C 23 mi. Parks, Trails & River Boat Tales. Depart from Historic Fort Snelling parking lot. Take Highway 55/62 to Bloomington Road Exit and follow the signs to Historic Fort Snelling. We'll ride along park trails and street bike lanes to St. Paul stopping for lunch at either the Riverboat Grill or the Wabasha Deli and then returning to Historic Fort Snelling via the Lillydale Regional Park and Big Rivers Trails. Clareyse Nelson (612)623-3009 Dave Murphy (952) 894-4623 Cell at Ride: ,.

21 TUE 5:00 PM A 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays .

21 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne 763-862-1411.

21 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman,

21 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25-30 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. Park in the north parking lot along Hartford Ave or on Hartford Ave. A fall tradition returns for its 4th (can you believe it) year. Explore the urban river & lakes it this fun ride. Remember, this is a night ride, so front & rear lights required. Hugh Gitlin .

22 WED 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. June's Taco Ride. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. Join me for a trip to find Tacos' at the Taco House on Concord Street, West St. Paul. We will be biking city streets and trails. The route includes the Mendota Bridge, Great River Trail, Mendota Heights, Dodd Road and Lilydale. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson

22 WED 10:00 AM C 23 mi. Excelsior to Carver County Park (Victoria). Depart from Café 318 in Excelsior. Take Highway 7 to CR 19.Turn north onto CR 19 for .1 miles and turn right onto Water Street .2 miles to 318 Water Street and left into parking lot. We will bike from Excelsior to Carver County Park on crushed limestone trail and paved trails in Carver County Park. We will stop for lunch/rest stop in Victoria. Duane and Diana Kasper and Clareyse Nelson. .

22 WED 10:00 AM A/B 38-57 mi. Black Hills Rally - Needles Hwy/Iron Mtn/Mt. Rushmore. Depart from J-Bar Rafter Ranch, Hill City, SD. From Hill City, SD., go south on #385 approx. 3 mi. Turn right into the J-Bar Ranch. Park in overflow pool parking area. Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 5th ride in a series of 9. We ride the Needles Hwy up to Sylvan Lake for a rest stop. Then continue on Needles Hwy through the Needles and Cathedral Spires and several tunnels. We will ride Iron Mountain Rd to #244, then up to Mt. Rushmore. Rest stop at Mt. Rushmore. Back on #244 to start. Shorter option uses Playhouse Rd between Needles Hwy and Iron Mountain Rd and cuts off 19 mi. Jack Uttermark Cell: , Don Hopkins

22 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

22 WED 10:30 AM A/B 50-65 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Same great routes, but leader varies each week. If any questions, contact leader for that week. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged, and shortcuts always available. Ride starts at park; no water avail. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-690-2100 (this week only) to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If ride is canceled, there will also be a message on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. If another leader substitutes, their email and phone will be noted under "Rides/Trips" on the TCBC message board. Sue Blum, .

22 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles,

22 WED 5:00 PM B/C 16 mi. Wednesday After Work (Roseville). Depart from Central Park West parking lot: 2495 Victoria Ave, Roseville, 55113. Join us for a relaxing after work ride on the roads and trails through Roseville and surrounding communities. Ride length will be between 15 and 20 miles and the ride will leave from the Central Park West parking lot. The parking lot is on the west side of Victoria Ave between Co Rd B2 and Co Rd C. The route will vary each week. A map of the current ride can be found at: http://app4.websitetonight-dot-com/projects/1/2/8/4/1284789/uploads/Wednesday.pdf Paul Wiltse

22 WED 5:30 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. We will do our level best to keep the group together. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp Matt Yonker .

22 WED 5:45 PM A/B 20-25 mi. The Whole Enchilada!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N). SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Ave. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks on this gently rolling route. Join your compadres afterwards at La Casita for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks.

22 WED 6:00 PM B 12-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles,

22 WED 6:00 PM B 10-20 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner

22 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

23 THU 8:15 AM B 100 mi. Century on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). The World’s Easiest Century. We’ll ride 100 miles on the Cannon River Valley and Hay Creek trails. You’ll pass your car three times during the Century, so you can refresh, change clothes (or bail out if you have to without worrying about sagging in). Refreshments provided to keep you fueled. Dinner afterwards at the quaint Wiederholtz restaurant in Miesville. In case of rain, the Century on the Cannon will be held the following Thursday. Don Picard, .

23 THU 9:30 AM B 28-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. Dick Voss .

23 THU 9:30 AM C 20 mi. Fall Ride to Hyland and Beyond. Depart from Lake Cornelia Pool Park (Rosaland Park) in Edina, located just west of intersection of W. 66th St. & Valley View Rd. We will ride streets and paved paths to Hyland Park in Bloomington and on to Bloomington Ferry bridge/bike path. We will encounter a few hills along the way. This is a mapless and scenic ride. Bring snacks to eat along the way. We will have a major rest stop at Burger King for those who want to "do lunch." Joan Davies - .

23 THU 10:00 AM B/C 52 mi. Black Hills Rally - Michelson Trail to Rochford. Depart from J-Bar Rafter Ranch, Hill City, SD. From Hill City, SD., go south on #385 approx. 3 mi. Turn right into the J-Bar Ranch. Park in overflow pool parking area. Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 6th ride in a series of 9. We ride the Michelson trail to Rochford where we lunch at the Moonshine Gulch Saloon (approx. 26 miles). Then back to the ride start. Jack Uttermark Cell: .

23 THU 10:00 AM B/C 32 mi. Black Hills Rally - Custer Wildlife Loop. Depart from From J-Bar Rafter Ranch go south on 385/16 to Custer (10 mi). East on 16a to the Legion Lake Parking Lot (9 mi). Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 7th ride in a series of 9. We ride the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop. Opportunity to view Buffalo, Pronghorns, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Burros, etc. Rest stop at the Visitor’s Center and Blue Bell lodge. Don Hopkins Cell:

23 THU 5:30 PM B 24/29/33/36 mi. ARISTOS OF STILLWATER. Depart from ARISTOS GREEK REST. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to ARISTOS at 1180 FRONTAGE ROAD WEST, STILLWATER. THIS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE ACAPULCO RIDE, BUT IS FOR "B" RIDES. A/B ARE MORE THAN WELCOME. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The ARISTOS Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. LARRY CRAWFORD , BOB HOFFMAN

23 THU 6:00 PM Night-B +/- 25 mi. Silver Nights (St Anthony Village). Depart from Silverwood Park. Enter on County Road E, West from Silver Lake Road in St Anthony Village, about a mile north of County Road D/37th Ave NE and about 2 miles west of 35W north. We will lead you in all four directions from Silverwood, but without the hill up CR E. We'll have a great time as usual and we'll have dinner after the ride sometimes. Dan Miller, and Mary Miller,

23 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 & County 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Park in lot across the street from Paneras. Rolling hills and scenic trails through Baker Park, Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Roger Fickbohm, Evie Walters

24 FRI 9:30 AM C 25/30 mi. Tour deLake Minnetonka. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall & Community Center, UPPER level - Ice Arena Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Road. Ride is scenic and there will be a rest stop at Norenberg Gardens. We will be riding some trails and city streets. The return trip from Excelsior will be on the LRT (crushed rock). Rest/Lunch Stop - Adele's Frozen Custrd Old Fashined Ice Cream Shop in Excelsior. Bring a lunch or enjoy something from Adele's. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson

24 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 29/47/63 mi. Fri. MMX Metric. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park 4500 Rice St. north parking lot. Join this clasic ride to Marine on St. Croix with a rest stop at Pine Point and the General Store. Shorter options for weather and time restrictions. Richard Miller 651-777-6147 cell phone at ride 612-940-3462 and various other leaders each week.

24 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 40-47 mi. Black Hills Rally - Spearfish Canyon. Depart from Spearfish, SD. From J-Bar Rafter Ranch go north on 385 to Deadwood. Take 85 to I90. Take Spearfish Exit to the City campground/Fish Hatchery parking lot. Bathrooms/Water Available. This is the 8th ride in a series of 9. We ride the Spearfish Canyon. Rest stop at 20 miles. Lunch at Cheyenne Crossing. Shorter route returns back down the Canyon. Longer ride continues to Lead and Deadwood and back to Spearfish. Jack Uttermark , Don Hopkins Cell:

24 FRI 10:30 AM C 22 mi. Cannon Valley Social Ride. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County Rd. 7, three miles south of Highway 61. We will take a leisurely ride along the beautiful Cannon Valley Trail from Welch Village to Cannon Falls and return to Welch Village following lunch at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls. A daily $3 Cannon Valley Trail Pass or a $20 season pass is required for this ride. Passes may be purchased at the Welch Village Trailhead. Cell at ride: Dave Murphy , Clareyse Nelson (612) 623-3009 Dave Murphy (952)894-4623 Cell at Ride: ,.

25 SAT 7:30 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and west River Rd Mpls. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp or Matt Yonker myonker-at-mmm-dot-com.

25 SAT 7:30 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Har Martian. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonalds). This ride has a wide variety of routes and will have some new ones added this year. Start the weekend out right with a good ride with a variety terrain and scenery. Ride early and have the rest of the day for other things. Richard Franco, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net, 651.246.3863.

25 SAT 7:30 AM 14/25/50 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: North Hennepin Tater Tour. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park Pavillion, 14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Take 494 to Bass Lake Road, go west to park entrance. Date: Saturday September 25, 2010 Start & Finish Location: Fish Lake Regional Park Rides: 14, 25, and 50 mile 50 Mile Ride Start: 7:30AM-9:00AM 14 and 25 mile Start: 9:30AM-10:30AM Food (baked potatoes and root beer floats): 11:00AM-1:00PM at Fish Lake Regional Park There will be supported rest stops at Maple Grove Arboretum and North Mississippi Regional Park. Website: www.nhcc.edu/tatertour More information to be added. Craig Larson;

25 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #5 (Lake Elmo). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles. This route features Lakes Elmo, Jane and De Montreville and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #2 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

25 SAT 8:30 AM B 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #5 (Lake Elmo). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles. This route features Lakes Elmo, Jane and De Montreville and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #2 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. John Hoffman,

25 SAT 9:00 AM B 49 with options of 30, 61 & 74 Cruisin' the Crow - from Wayzata. Depart from Wayzata Bay Center located at the intersection of Lake Street & Superior Blvd in downtown Wayzata. Meet at the southeast corner off Lake St. Leaving Wayzata, we will bike on country roads with few turns as we make our way out to the Crow River in Delano. For extra miles, two additional loops, (alongside the Crow and after Delano), will pass thru Rockford and Hanover. Rest stop in Delano will be at the Three Crows Café & Coffee House… Enjoy the local “jam session” while you refresh… Everyone will return via Watertown, which can include another great stop at the Crow River Coffee Company. Return route includes the last 10 miles on the scenic Dakota Rail Bike Trail. 30 mile short option is available. Roger Fickbohm - cell,.

25 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #5 (Lake Elmo). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles. This route features Lakes Elmo, Jane and De Montreville and upon completion links up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #2 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Kevin DePratter,

25 SAT 9:00 AM C 25-30 mi. BREAKFAST BUNS. Depart from Great Harvest Bread 534 Selby Av St.Paul. A "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" on the trails and roads of Mpls and St. Paul. The route will vary each week. A great ride for the first time rider or new to group riding. All level of rider welcome. We may search out some hills to climb for fun!! COME EARLY FOR GREAT HARVEST ROLLS AND COFFEE BEFORE RIDE. (8:00-8:30). Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 or C-763-496-9900 Pete "HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

25 SAT 9:30 AM A/B Options approx. 50-75 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. Little-traveled rural roads with a few challenging hills. Watch for details on TCBC "Rides and Trips" message board during the week before ride. If weather threatens, check "Ride Cancel Delay" message board at 7:00 AM or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. A canceled Saturday ride will be rescheduled (via the message board) for the next day whenever feasible. Tony Wanschura, ajwanschura-at-gmail-dot-com, 651-224-8360.

25 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. Black Hills Rally - Badlands Loop. Depart from Ben Reifal Visitor Center. Take I90 East to Hwy 240 (exit 131). South to the park entrance. Entrance fee $7 for Bicycle, $15 for a car. Food, Water, and bathrooms available. This is the 9th ride in a series of 9. We ride the Badlands loop road to the Pinnacles Overlook then return. No food /water at the Pinnacles Overlook so bring a snack and water. Jack Uttermark Cell: , Don Hopkins

25 SAT 10:00 AM B 25 mi. Sonny Side Up. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream (Crema Cafe) at 3401 Lyndale Ave. So. An urban ride mostly on roads but some trails with a great rest stop at Mellow Glaze Bakery and an after ride brunch on the piazza at Sonny's. Great food (everything is organic). Kay Mitchell , Evie Walters , Brian Richie and others.

25 SAT 10:15 AM A/B 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #2 (Gervais and Vadnais Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes mostly west near Gervais and Vadnais Lakes. Upon completion, link up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #3 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

25 SAT 11:00 AM B 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #2 (Gervais and Vadnais Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes mostly west near Gervais and Vadnais Lakes. Upon completion, link up with the Coffee Cloverleaf #3 ride at Dunn Brothers after a short break. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. John Hoffman,

25 SAT 12:00 PM B/C 24 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #2 (Gervais and Vadnais Lakes). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes mostly west near Gervais and Vadnais Lakes. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Kevin DePratter,

25 SAT 12:30 PM A/B 29/50 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #3 (Stillwater). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes east to Stillwater and returns via Lake Elmo. The optional extended route (50 mi total) goes north just shy of Big Marine Lake before returning to the main route in Stillwater. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Glenn Okan, 612-618-1376, gokan{at}usfamily{dot}net.

25 SAT 1:30 PM B 29 mi. Coffee Cloverleaf #3 (Stillwater). Depart from Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2751 County Road E East, White Bear Lake - Century Ave & County Road E, just north of Century College. Coffee Cloverleaf rides are staggered time-wise so that a person can go on 1, 2 or even 3 rides, while enjoying a short break in-between. All routes are 25 to 30 miles long, totaling around 82 miles for the day if you wish. Route #3 (Stillwater) has an optional extension so that the sum of the three rides totals 100-104 miles (A/B only). This ride begins following the completion of an earlier Coffee Cloverleaf ride. The route goes east to Stillwater and returns via the town of Lake Elmo. When done for the day, head over to Betty's Pies for a slice of the North Shore just 4 blocks east on County E. Park in the main parking lot near Dunn Brothers Coffee, but please do NOT park in front of Dunn Brothers. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms are available at ride start - Dunn Bros. or Caribou Coffee or nearby gas stations. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call Bob Floyd before coming to the ride start. Don Picard, John Hoffman,

25 SAT 2:30 PM A/B 22-50 mi. - variable routes - short and long options provided Sleep In - Ride Later. Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Avenue N. Roseville MN 55113. Avoid having to choose between doing a TCBC ride and sleeping in on Saturday! Short route option will typically be 20-25 miles. Long route option will typically be 35-50 miles. Note: Although this is an A/B ride, self-sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Loren Lovhaug, .

26 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 31/62/79/101/151 mi. Sunday Sunrise Solitude. Depart from Perkins Restaurant 696 County Road D West New Brighton, MN 55112-3518 2 blks west of I-35W on cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of lot. Please note new start time! Buy a muffin before we head out. Choose one of five mileage options to ride in the city and country plus the whole Gateway Trail starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Joe Hays .

26 SUN 7:30 AM A 60-80+mi. Dunn Early - Group, Mapless. Depart from Dunn Bros Coffee East Lake St and west River Rd Mpls. We will ride as a group and do our level best to keep the group together at an "A" Pace. Please contact the leader if you are unsure about the pace. New Riders are always welcome. Road bike strongly encouraged for this time of year for our "A" pace. Routes and distance determined day of ride and sometimes on the ride itself as we are dictated by the level of the riders and weather conditions. We have routes to Scandia, Hudson, RiverFalls, New Richmond, Hastins, Chaska, Waconia, Elk River, Big Lake, Rogers and everywhere in between. Every week a different route. We may, on occasion, ride to the Northern Most parts of the metro and catch the NorthStar Commuter train back from Big Lake, or we may ride to another TCBC ride and join them for their ride. Experience riding in a pace line is recommended and helpful, but not required, we are happy to give lessons to those who are willing to learn. Randall Huskamp or Matt Yonker myonker-at-mmm-dot-com.

26 SUN 9:30 AM B/C 30 mi. September Sunday's from Painters Park (Minneapolis). Depart from Painter's Community Park, 34th & Lyndale South, Minneapolis (across from Sonny's Ice Cream). Enjoy the waining day's of a summer's Sunday Morn as we enjoy the trails and streets of the Minneapolis metro area with a rest stop at the Depot in Hopkins. Enjoy the last Sunday of summer and first Sunday of Autumn with your biking buddies! Kevin DePratter,

26 SUN 10:00 AM C 25 mi. Chaska Dikes to Shakopee Trail Ride. Depart from Rainbow Store parking lot in Chaska at Pioneer Trail and Highway 41. We will bike primarily on black-topped trails through Chaska to Shakopee with a break/lunch stop in Shakopee. Duane and Diana Kasper and Clareyse Nelson. .

26 SUN 10:30 AM A/B 66 mi. Sunday Morning Spin. Depart from SW corner of Como Park Pavilion parking lot, just off Lexington Avenue. Start the morning off with a nice ride that is not too early, but allows you to get in some miles before the heat of the day arrives. We will ride by some familiar lakes and there will be a couple of hills to for a challenge, but the ride is basically flat. Perfect for recovery or just a nice day out for a spin. Self-sufficent B riders most welcome. Richard Franco, 651-246-3863, phoenixfyre1313-at-comcast-dot-net.

26 SUN 10:30 AM B 25 or 52 mi. Steel Wheels. Depart from Target Field Station platform. The NorthStar Commuter rail folks are looking to encourage a multimodal experience by sponsoring a complimentary trip to the far end of their line. Be on the far side of the Target Field Station platform with your bike in sufficient time to board a special car of the 10:40 train. Then anticipate a warm reception by Big Lake city officials on your 11:29 AM arrival. With a 3 ½ hour window it could be a stop or two on the leisurely 25 mile river route to the Anoka Station to catch the 3:02 PM train returning to the ball park. With the likelihood of a NW tailwind you might even want to go at a faster pace and bike the entire 52 mile route back. David Gepner

26 SUN 1:30 PM B/C 27 mi. Roseville East. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. N. across from Har Mar Mall in Roseville. This ride will follow several trails through St. Paul Water Works in Roseville and Shoreview as well as parts of the Gateway and Bruce Vento bike trails. The ride will feel more country than urban/suburban. The rest stop is at Caribou Coffee in White Bear. Copy and paste the following link into your browser to view the ride interactively on Google maps: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/route/us/mn/roseville/107128502652224191 Paul Wiltse 651-283-6857.

26 SUN 2:00 PM B/C 26 mi. Down the River and Up the Creek (Brooklyn Park). Depart from Parking lot at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 West River Road, in Brooklyn Park. Take highway 610 to Noble Pkwy; go north to 97th Ave; east to Russell Ave; then north to park entrance (Russell becomes W River Rd). This is the same ride as the North Hennepin Circle, only the start/end point has been changed (no need for a jog across busy Zane Blvd at start/finish of ride). A nice leisurely ride on the roads and trails of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. We'll start at the dam, cross over and head south on the Mississippi River Corridor bike trail, continue south to Webber, hook up with the Shingle Creek bike trail and head north, then east on a bike trail paralleling 85th Ave, and back north to our starting point. There are several opportunities for water/rest breaks along the route. Cell at ride (612) 581-9915. Craig Larson;

26 SUN 2:30 PM B/C 30-35 mi. Ride to Adventure. Depart from Midtown Greenway Bike Shop. Ride from Minneapolis to Eagan on trails. There will be a major food stop. Bring your Camera and $$ for food. We will explore the road and country while releasing our stress. This is a mapless ride. I have invited the Major Taylor Bike Club to join us on this ride. I am a member of both clubs. Walter Griffin

26 SUN 3:30 PM B 34 mi. LIDO'S SUNDAY SUPPER RIDE. Depart from St. Anthony Walmart on W. side of Silver Lake Rd, just N. of 37th Ave./Co Rd D, in St. Anthony Village. Park in lot out by Walmart sign near Freedom Station. Nice route, some hills, several places to eat after the ride. Bob Brown - 849-2999.

26 SUN 6:00 PM Night-C 20-25 mi. SUNRISE SUNSET. Depart from Sunrise Cylery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group, riding at a nice easy pace. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

27 MON 9:30 AM C 28 mi. Mendota To Eat Street. Depart from Big Rivers West Trailhead Parking lot and airport overlook, in Mendota Heights. Take Hwy 13 to Mendota Heights Road & turn west onto Sibley Memorial Hwy, and into parking lot. This will be an all-trail ride with a great lunch stop. We will cross the Mendota Bridge, follow the Minnehaha Trail around Lakes Harriet & Calhoun (rest stop at Lk. Harriet Band Shell), then follow the Greenway East and exit onto Nicollet Ave for lunch at one of the many ethnic restaurants on "Eat Street" Nicollet Ave. Each Monday we'll choose a different restaurant. After lunch we'll take the Greenway to the West River Road Trail and back to Minnehaha Park, Fort Snelling, the Mendota Bridge and the Big Rivers Trail on to the Overlook Parking Lot. To find the Trailhead Parking Lot, Google Lloyd's Barbecue, 1455 Mendota Heights Rd. It is located a half block east of the Trailhead. Cells at the ride: Don Picard, or Dave Murphy , Don Picard : Dave Murphy , .

27 MON 10:30 AM A/B 29 mi. County Express (Roseville). Depart from County Cycles 2700 Lexington Ave. North Roseville MN 55113. Join us for the latest version of the long running Pink/Orange Express. The usual route around Bald Eagle or maybe the leader will pick the new route around White Bear Lake for a little variety on Monday mornings. Self sufficient B riders welcome - shorter route option available and all routes lead to the regular coffee break in White Bear. Mark Gregory , 9/6; Jim Gryniewski , 9/13; Charles Breer , 9/20; Kate Kovar , 9/27; Mark Gregory , 10/4.

27 MON 5:30 PM A/B 25 mi. Atutumn Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza, located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Highway 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights (750 Hwy 110). Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. Recover from the weekend rides on this route which is mainly flat, but with a few gradual climbs. Richard Franco,

27 MON 5:30 PM B 20-31 mi. Minnetonka Meander. Depart from Minnetonka Civic Center, Ice Arena A lot (3401 Williston Road). Note the earlier time. This is a pleasant evening ride around Lake Minnetonka. No rest stop. The distance will be adjusted for the advancing sunset. Jon Koser and Dick Hartmann

27 MON 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. PETE, PAUL & ?. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery Bryant Ave & Lake Street (Mpls). A nice "MAPLESS/NO DROP RIDE" We will travel on trails and roads, with a different route each week. We will find a few hills to climb for fun, and down hills too. Bring your lights for safety. A rest stop along route. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington W-763-519-3364 C-763-496-9900 Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall 612-889-1361.

28 TUE 9:30 AM B/C 30-35 mi. Maple Grove Meandering Trails. Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove. From Hwy 494 take CR 10 (Bass Lake Rd) west 1 mile to park entrance on right. Drive .5 miles to parking lot nearest to the Pavillon. This is a beautiful fall ride on paved trails to Coon Rapids Dam and back through Elm Creek Park. Pack lots of water and snacks. Rest stop at the Coon Rapids Dam. There will be some hills. Lunch option after the ride. Lois Carlson 763-540-0749 Cell at ride 612-805-1632 and Ed Hassler 612-990-9861.

28 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 26-75 mi. Gateway Express. Depart from Maplewood Community Center,2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 55109. Please park at the south side of parking lot. Water and restrooms available at the Community Center. This ride features the Gateway Trail, a scenic, shaded, and little wind trail. The ride has extensions into scenic Washington County. The easiest ride is doing the Gateway Trail out to Pine Point and back-26 mi. A 73 mi. route to Osceola, WI., or other shorter routes. Ride leader choses which extensions to ride. Good maps and cue sheets of extensions provided. All riders are welcome. To reach the ride; From State Hwy 36 exit White Bear Ave., and go south aprox., .5 mi. Maplewood Community Center is on the east side of White Bear Ave. Jack Uttermark,

28 TUE 10:00 AM B 30 mi. Apple Time! (Dellwood). Depart from Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. For directions, view the map on their website - http://www.pinetreeappleorchard-dot-com/. Experience the whole of the apple season this year with a weekly ride from one of the area's most popular orchards. We'll start at Pine Tree Orchard and ride around White Bear and Bald Eagle lakes before making our way eastward to Withrow before returning. Afterward, visit the Pine Tree bakery for a slice of the best apple pie in town, or one of their legendary apple rollovers. Take home a few apples, too. Do NOT park in the small lot in front of the main building. Instead, park on the other side of the road in their very large, grassy parking area. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Outhouses available at ride start. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

28 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 35-45 mi. Tuesday Tuneup. Depart from Minnetonka City Hall, 1/2 mile west of I-494 on Minnetonka Blvd & Williston Rd, NW parking lot by the ice arena. Google Map: 3401 Williston Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Five sensational routes to the lake, neighborhoods and beyond. Includes rolling hills with a friendly rest stop. Self sufficient B riders are strongly encouraged to come on out. Chuck Sunder .

28 TUE 5:00 PM A 27-33 mi. Gears Tears & Fears. Depart from Temple of Aaron, 616 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116. Please note new start time! Same great ride, just at a faster(?) pace. With the daylight becoming shorter, I have moved the start time up and changed the Ride Level. We will have to pickup the pace and/or start this ride earlier to finish before sunset. Based on last weeks ride, that should not be a problem. Come climb every notable hill in St. Paul. We'll climb the High Bridge, Ramsey Hill and various others in this summer classic. You don't want to miss out. Joe Hays .

28 TUE 5:00 PM A/B 25-30 mi. Bunker Hills and Beyond. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim Dohogne 763-862-1411.

28 TUE 5:00 PM B 16 mi. Roseville After Work. Depart from Central Park Victoria West parking lot: 2495 Victoria Ave, Roseville, 55113. Join us for a brisk after work ride on the roads and trails through Roseville and surrounding communities. Ride length will be between 15 and 20 miles and the ride will leave from the Central Park Victoria West parking lot. The parking lot is on the west side of Victoria Ave between Co Rd B2 and Co Rd C. The route will vary each week. An interactive map of the current ride can be found at: http://www.mapmyride-dot-com/ride/united-states/mn/roseville/625128506971687470 Paul Wiltse

28 TUE 5:30 PM A/B 36/33/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE (Stillwater). Depart from Valley Ridge Mall, Stillwater. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to the Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 West Frontage Road, 55082. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The Acapulco Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. Bob Hoffman,

28 TUE 6:00 PM Night-B 25-30 mi. Tuesdays from Aaron. Depart from Temple of Aaron 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. Park in the north parking lot along Hartford Ave or on Hartford Ave. A fall tradition returns for its 4th (can you believe it) year. Explore the urban river & lakes it this fun ride. Remember, this is a night ride, so front & rear lights required. Hugh Gitlin .

29 WED 9:30 AM B/C 36 mi. The 36. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center "OVERFLOW" Parking Lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls. The 36 is a very nice flat ride to Hopkins, Theo Wirth Parkway, the lakes and return to Lake Nokomis. Stops will be at Wendy's and the Kenwood Cafe. Bring a snack or make purchases enroute. Rain will cancel the ride. June Johnson

29 WED 10:00 AM C 30 mi. Stubbs Bay, Orono to Watertown via the Luce Line. Depart from Stubbs Bay Parking Lot in Orono From Hwy 394/12 (west), take Old Crystal Bay Rd South, then right (west) on Watertown Rd, turn left on Stubbs Bay Rd to trailhead parking lot on right. We will bike this oldest state trail (packed limestone) at a "C" pace, enjoy lunch at a Watertown eatery and return. Trail features farmlands, woodlands, lakes and marshes. Duane and Diana Kasper and Clareyse Nelson. .

29 WED 10:00 AM A/B 34/42/50 mi. CARS, Bikes and Lakes (Mounds View). Depart from CARS Bike Shop, 2661 West County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112 - Behind the Burger King on the SW corner of County Road I and County Road 10 (not to be confused with US 10). Start your Wednesday on the north end of town with an invigorating ride past LOTSA lakes. There are 3 mileage options at 34, 42 and 50 miles. The routes begin east and north through the Rice Creek chain of lakes, and then turn south & east towards Bald Eagle & White Bear lakes before returning to CARS Bike Shop via Vadnais, Owasso, Valentine & Long lakes. Park in the CARS Bike Shop lot. Self sufficient B riders are most welcome. Excellent cue sheets and maps are available at the ride, or beforehand at www.bobswebplace-dot-org. Restrooms available at ride start - Caribou Coffee, SuperAmerica and Burger King. If weather threatens, check the ride cancel message board - message will be posted at least 1-1/4 hours prior to ride start time. If unsure, call ride leader before coming to the ride start. Bob Floyd, .

29 WED 10:30 AM A/B 38/50 mi. Wilds of WI. Depart from Weitkamp City Park on O'Neil Rd. Take I-94 to exit 2 (Carmichael Rd) in Hudson. South on Carmichael .6 mi, left on Hanley Rd .5 mi, left on O'Neil .1 mi to Pk on W side of rd. Ride starts at park; no water avail. A route to the south, with a rest stop in River Falls. If weather threatens, call leader at 651-224-8360 to see if ride has been canceled before coming to start. If the ride is canceled, there will be a message to that effect on the RIDE CANCEL/DELAY message board by 9:30 Wed. morning. Tony Wanschura,

29 WED 4:30 PM B 13 mi. Half-SLP. Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. A little ride to stretch the legs or in addition to the 6:00 ride offering from the same location. No Rest Stop on this ride, rest is in between this ride and the 6:00 ride at Erik's. Mike Beadles,

29 WED 5:30 PM A 30+ mi. Midtown Challenge Group- Mapless. Depart from Midtown Bike Center on the Greenway. 10th Ave South and 29th Street. Group ride at a fast "A" pace. We will do our level best to keep the group together. Hills may be included and route may change from week to week. Mileage will increase as daylight decides to stick around for awhile. Get ready to challenge yourself and see what it is all about. Come for some good solid group riding camaraderie and leave with your tongue hanging, great training and an unforgettable experience... you will be back! WE RIDE HARD, SO WILL YOU! Randall Huskamp Matt Yonker .

29 WED 6:00 PM Night-B 20-25 mi. SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Depart from TASTE of ITALY 6023 42nd Ave No. (Crystal). A nice scenic "MAPLESS/NO DROP" ride on the trails and roads. We stay together as a group. A few hills along the way. All level of riders welcome. They will rest stop along route. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS. RIDE SAFE/RIDE OFTEN. Paul "THUNDER" Huntington , Pete "THE HAMMER" Hall .

29 WED 6:00 PM B 12-20 mi. SLP'ing Out (St Louis Park). Depart from OVERFLOW Parking lot (NOTE - NOW USING THE "SUMMER" PARKING LOT LOCATION!) for Erik's Bike Shop, across Texas Ave from the bike shop located at Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Ave (between 100 & 169) in St Louis Park. We'll ride mostly on paved trails, painted bicycle lanes and/or low-traffic roads in the west metro area. My goal is to have a different map for each ride. For those concerned about reading the map/cue sheet correctly, remember that you are always more than welcome to ride with me at a B pace and you will definitely not get lost! Ride's mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Mike Beadles,

29 WED 6:00 PM B 10-20 mi. Riding from Richfield. Depart from Richfield's Woodlake Lutheran Church 76th & Oliver. Come for the adventure and enjoy the variety of a new and different route each week as you abandon the mediocrity of a repetitive, predicable routine on this ever-evolving evening ride. David Gepner

30 THU 8:30 AM B 57/77 mi. Thursdays on the Cannon. Depart from Welch Village Trailhead (Goodhue County 7, three miles south of Hwy. 61). Final ride of the season. We'll ride on two beautiful trails, the Cannon River Valley trail and the new Hay Creek trail. We’ll start off with a round-trip to Cannon Falls, then on to Red Wing and continue to the end of the Hay Creek Trail (Goodhue Pioneer Trail), then back to Welch via Levee Park, for 57 miles. For the optional 20 miles extra, choose between a round trip to Cannon or Red Wing. Alternate Century ride if rained out the previous week. Don Picard, .

30 THU 9:30 AM B 28-41 mi. A Fresh Start (Shoreview Mall). Depart from Fresh & Natural Foods, 1075 MN Co Rd 96, St Paul 55126 (at Lexington Av). A very pleasant ride depending on the weather, passing many lakes and streams, on flat and smooth roads, wide shoulders,low traffic, wide sweeping turns and infrequent stops. Usually, an easy shortcut provides a connection to the rest of the route for a shorter option. Great reststops and variations on the route. This is a loop ride thru Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Rice Creek area, Centerville, and Hugo ie. Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties. Mapless, but with a cue sheet. I am honored that many faster riders frequent the ride and finish in less time. The shortcut riders frequently end around 12:15- 12:30 riding a B pace and the other riders end at 1:00 riding a B pace. The route distances listed are not absolute and vary from week to week. Directions to ridestart:- From the NW:- 610, follow Mn 10 East, S on 35W, S on 10, E on 96, L on Lex & R into lot. -From 694, N on Lexington, X - Hwy 96 & R into lot. John Ford

30 THU 9:30 AM C 24 mi. Fall Ride to Medicine Lake. Depart from Mt. Olivet Church parking lot - 50th & Knox Ave. S. Minneapolis. Enjoy Fall scenery as we bike streets and trails to Medicine Lake in Plymouth. Snacks at rest stops. Joan Davies -

30 THU 5:00 PM A/B 25 mi. Autumn Break (Mendota Heights). Depart from Mendota Plaza located 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. Three river crossings, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are some of the highlights on this ride. The route is mainly flat, but has a few gradual climbs. Jeff Johnson,

30 THU 5:30 PM B 24/29/33/36 mi. ARISTOS OF STILLWATER. Depart from ARISTOS GREEK REST. From I-694, go east 6.5 mi on Hwy 36. Left on Washington Ave. Prompt right on frontage road 1/4 mile to ARISTOS at 1180 FRONTAGE ROAD WEST, STILLWATER. THIS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE ACAPULCO RIDE, BUT IS FOR "B" RIDES. A/B ARE MORE THAN WELCOME. ***Note earlier departure*** Maximum mileage will decrease as daylight lessens. The ARISTOS Ride offers a flat beginning and end with the lovely hills of Afton in between. We'll start out at an easy pace for the first three miles to ensure a proper warm-up. In the intermediate group we will formally practice the finer points of group riding focusing on proper paceline etiquette and skills. (You may choose to ride ahead of or behind this group if you don't wish to participate) The emphasis will be on smooth and efficient technique rather than speed. Dinner on the patio afterward. If rain is predicted, ride may be canceled at the leaders discretion, so call ahead if in doubt. LARRY CRAWFORD , BOB HOFFMAN

30 THU 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. A Dutch Treat. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 & County 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Park in lot across the street from Paneras. Rolling hills and scenic trails through Baker Park, Medina, Loretto and Hamel. Mileage will vary as sunset times vary each week. Roger Fickbohm, Evie Walters

30 THU 6:00 PM Night-B +/- 25 mi. Silver Nights (St Anthony Village). Depart from Silverwood Park. Enter on County Road E, West from Silver Lake Road in St Anthony Village, about a mile north of County Road D/37th Ave NE and about 2 miles west of 35W north. We will lead you in all four directions from Silverwood, but without the hill up CR E. We'll have a great time as usual and we'll have dinner after the ride sometimes. Dan Miller, and Mary Miller,

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