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JANUARY 2004

1 THU POLAR BEAR RIDE. A/B/C 12 mi. Leave at 12:15 PM from the SW corner of St. Paul Sears, at I-94 and Marion St. Down Summit Avenue to the Mississippi and back. Includes a lunch stop at a place to be announced. Severe weather may cancel this ride. If in doubt, call perennial leader Bob Hoffman.

2 FRI AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 15-30 mi. Depart at 1:00 PM from Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop at 50th Street and 28th Avenue in South Minneapolis. Mileage varies depending on the weather. If temperature less than 20 degrees at 12:00 noon (including wind chill) ride will be canceled. Questions, call Susan Evan

3 SAT MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM from Memorial Park in Shakopee. The park is located on Hwy 101 between Murphy’s Landing and Shakopee (north side of Hwy 101). The ride will be on the Minnesota River Valley Snowmobile trail that runs between Shakopee and Belle Plaine. This is a flat, non-technical trail. Since this ride requires a packed, frozen trail, the ride will be cancelled if the temperature is above freezing or if there is significant fresh snow that hasn’t been packed by snowmobiles. No map. No restrooms at the start. John Pugh

3 SAT NOKOMIS KOOLER. B 15-30 mi. Depart at 11:00 AM from the Nokomis Beach Coffee (28th Ave. S and E. 50th St.). Done by One route with variations possible for conditions. Katie and Jim Angle. Ciao!

4 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. Depart at 1 PM from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Tales & java/juice afterward at Dunn's or in lieu of the ride if there's bad weather. Charles Breer.

6 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. Depart at 11 AM from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, W. 50th and James, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy .

6 TUE PACK UP YOUR BIKE AND GO! Learn how to pack your bike for travel and how to reassemble once you arrive at your destination. See Erik's ad for further details. 6-7 PM at Erik's Burnsville Store, 501 Cty Rd 42. Register by calling 952-898-5111 or by sending an email to admin-at-eriksbikeshop.com.

6 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Meet at 7 PM at new location in St. Paul. All members welcome. For info, contact Mike Beadles.

7 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. Admission $6, equipment rental $5. Beginners welcome, free in-line skating instruction provided by RollerDome. Free coat and bag check, and free use of protective gear (although you might want to bring your own biking helmet instead of using theirs). Free parking at Gate D off 5th St & 11th Ave. Jim Dohogne, Ron Plinske, and/or other TCBC members.

8 THU KAFFEE, TORTE ODER KUCHEN ANYONE? Please come und join our group of gut people at Panera's Bread on White Bear Ave. just 2 blocks North of Hi-way 36, west side next to Rainbow Foods. We'll meet at 8:30 in the morgen. We can talk bike, bike routes und just getting together for some gut old camaraderie. Questions: contact Augie Muller.

9 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES REVISITED. Dinner without the ride - mileage reward goes to the person who comes the furthest to join us. Meet at 7:00 for dinner at 7:30 PM cause it’s Friday night - it should be dinner at Panino's on the corner of Hodgson and Highway 96! Join us to talk biking and indulge our eating disorder. Hosted by Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson.

9-16: TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RIDE. See article in Nov/Dec issue.

10 SAT SKI: WILD RIVER STATE PARK. 50-km variety of beginning to advanced trails in the wonderful wintry woods. Heated trail center with concessions. Bring a bag lunch. Meet at the trail center around 10:15 AM. Park entrance fee. Doug Nelson.

10 SAT BRRR, LET’S RIDE! A/B 15-40 mi. 10:30 AM. Just because it's winter doesn't mean we shouldn't ride. Riding a bike in snow, slush, and cold temperatures can even be fun! Plan to meet at Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights (less than 1 mile east of I-35 E on Hwy 110). Self sufficient B riders are encouraged to attend. Length of ride will be determined by the weather. Lisa Dust.

11 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Jan 4. Scott Larson.

13 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Jan. 6. Jim Joy .

13 TUE THE CRAFTY CYCLISTS. 6 PM. Winter is here and it's time to continue with the arts, crafts, and hobbies. Bring the project of your choice (knitting, stamping, beading, etc.) and some good company to add to the fun. Plan to meet in Richfield near The Southdale Mall. The specific location will be sent to those who plan to attend. Please let me know if table space is needed and RSVP by January 10. Lisa Dust.

14 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. See January 7.

17 SAT WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' WINTER. B 15-30 mi. Depart at 11 AM from the Perkins just off I-35W on County Road D in New Brighton. In denial about winter? Let's pretend it isn't happening and keep on riding. Route distance will depend on weather and road conditions. Dress warm, cross or mountain bikes encouraged, and join us for hot drinks and snacks at Perkins after the ride. Kate Kovar.

18 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Jan 4. Jim Joy .

18 SUN SPIN CLASS AT THE FIRM. 3-5 PM. Optional 1 or 2 hour spin class. Cost $15 per hour. Call The Firm at 612 377-3003 starting January 12th to reserve your spot. If you need to cancel, call by the 17th. Wear cycle clothes and shoes. Bring a water bottle and towel. Plan on being there 15 minutes prior to class start for set up. The Firm is located at 245 Aldrich Ave N., Suite 220, Mpls. See www.thefirmaworkoutstudio.com for more info.

20 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Jan. 6. Jim Joy .

20 TUE EL MESON. 7 PM. Meet at the El Meson, 3450 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN. They offer authentic Spanish and Latin Cuisine with a Cuban slant. Their phone is 612-822-8062. They are located on the west side of the street and have only street parking. RSVP if you plan on dinner to Gordy at grodygeek-at-aol.com by January 16. Look forward to seeing you there!

21 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. See January 7.

23 FRI AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 15-30 mi. Depart at 1:00 PM. See January 2.

24 SAT MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Jan 3.

24 SAT NOKOMIS KOOLER. B 15-30 mi. Depart at 11:00 AM. See January 3.

25 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Jan 4. Charles Breer

27 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Jan. 6. Jim Joy .

28 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. See January 7.

31 SAT BRRR, LET’S RIDE! A/B 15-40 mi. 10:30 AM. See January 10.

31 SAT MASSAGE, YOGA, AND STRETCHES for the cyclist. 3-5 PM. Linda Schissel, a sport massage therapist, will demonstrate massage techniques and stretches designed specifically for the cyclist. Wear comfortable clothing to this fun, participatory class. Location: REI at Lyndale/494 in Bloomington.

February

1 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. Depart at 1 PM from Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N - just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville across from the Roseville Library). Park at the west end of the lot. Water & restrooms available in Dunn Bros before & after the ride. Weather dictates distance, tire tread, & clothing layers. Tales & java/juice afterward at Dunn's or in lieu of the ride if there's bad weather. Jim Joy .

1 SUN SPIN CLASS at The Firm. 3-5 PM. Cost $15 per hour. Optional 1 or 2 hour spin class. Call starting Jan 26th to reserve a spot. Cancel by Jan 31st. See the Jan 18th listing.

3 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. Depart at 11 AM from Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis, W. 50th and James, just south of Lake Harriet. Don't let winter keep you from riding! Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Most routes include a lunch stop at the Birchwood Café. Jim Joy .

3 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Meet at 7 PM at new location in St. Paul. All members welcome. For info, contact Mike Beadles.

4 WED BEGINNER BIKE MAINTENANCE. 6-8 PM. Learn the basic tuneup. See Erik's ad for further details. Erik's Burnsville Store. Call or send an email to admin-at-eriksbikeshop.com to reserve your spot.

4 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. Admission $6, equipment rental $5. Beginners welcome, free in-line skating instruction provided by RollerDome. Free coat and bag check, and free use of protective gear (although you might want to bring your own biking helmet instead of using theirs). Free parking at Gate D off 5th St & 11th Ave. (Further info and directions: 612-825-DOME, http://www.roller-dome.com). Jim Dohogne, Ron Plinske, and/or other TCBC members.

6 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES REVISITED. Dinner without the ride - mileage reward goes to the person who comes the furthest to join us. Meet at 7:00 for dinner at 7:30 PM cause it’s Friday night - it should be dinner at Panino's on the corner of Hodgson and Highway 96! Join us to talk biking and indulge our eating disorder. Hosted by Kate Kovar and Jim Pederson.

7 SAT WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' WINTER. B 15-30 mi. Depart at 11 AM from the Perkins just off I-35W on County Road D in New Brighton. In denial about winter? Let's pretend it isn't happening and keep on riding. Route distance will depend on weather and road conditions. Dress warm, cross or mountain bikes encouraged, and join us for hot drinks and snacks at Perkins after the ride. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/perkinsnb.html) Kate Kovar

7 SAT BIKE U: Giro D'Italia. Jim Pederson will premiere his 2003 Giro Tour D'Italia production. 5-7 PM. Location: REI at Lyndale/494 in Bloomington.

8 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Feb 1. Charles Breer

9 MON DEADLINE for the March ACTIVITY NEWS. E-mail schedule info to schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.

10 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Feb. 3. Jim Joy .

10 TUE THE CRAFTY CYCLISTS. 6:00 PM. See January 13 for details. Please RSVP by February 7. Lisa Dust.

11 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. See February 4.

12 THU KAFFEE, TORTE ODER KUCHEN ANYONE? See January 8.

13 FRI AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 15-30 mi. Depart at 1:00 PM. See January 2.

14 SAT MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM from Memorial Park in Shakopee. The park is located on Hwy 101 between Murphy’s Landing and Shakopee (north side of Hwy 101). The ride will be on the Minnesota River Valley Snowmobile trail that runs between Shakopee and Belle Plaine. This is a flat, non-technical trail. Since this ride requires a packed, frozen trail, the ride will be cancelled if the temperature is above freezing or if there is significant fresh snow that hasn’t been packed by snowmobiles. No map. No restrooms at the start. John Pugh

14 SKI: AFTON STATE PARK. Cross-country traditional trails range from easy to advanced, with great scenery. Meet at 10 AM at the Interpretive Center and bring your lunch. Park entrance fee. Doug Nelson.

14 SAT TAKE YOUR HONEY FOR A BIKE RIDE. B 15-30 miles. Depart at 11 AM from the Perkins just off I-35W on County Road D in New Brighton. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than riding your bike with that special someone in your life? Or not! Either way dress warm and come out to play. Hot beverages and snacks at Perkins after the ride. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/perkinsnb.html) Kate Kovar.

15 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Feb 1. Jim Joy .

17 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Feb. 3. Jim Joy .

18 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. See February 4.

19-23 THU - MON CRUISING CALIFORNIA'S COAST. A/B 55 to 70 mi each day. Begin and end in Santa Monica, California. We'll bask in the sun during a winter week of warmth while bicycling along the Pacific Ocean. Five full days of bicycling although the third day of riding is optional. Pre-registration is required. Get details by clicking on "overnight trips" at www.bikeTCBC.org Ride Leaders: Kristine Poelzer and Tom Sullivan.

21 SAT MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Feb 14.

21 SAT SOUTH FOR THE WINTER. A/B 15-40 mi. Depart at 11 AM from the Byerly's in Eagan, located on the NE corner of Yankee Doodle Road and I-35E. Meet in the SW corner of the parking lot. Route distance will depend on weather and road conditions. Dress warm, cross or mountain bikes encouraged. Scott Larson

21 SAT THAT'S (BUCA) ITALIAN. 6:00 PM. Bring your appetite! Join us for Italian cuisine at its best! Buca di Beppo, 12650 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove, MN. Please call the restaurant if you need directions. There are 25 seats reserved. Please RSVP no later than Feb. 18th, to: Dave Swaab. Please arrive by 5:45 PM so we can be seated as a group.

22 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Feb 1. Charles Breer

24 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Feb. 3. Jim Joy .

25 WED ROLLERDOME RAMPAGE. (Non-TCBC: Indoor Rollerblading Social Event). Meet at 6:00 PM at the HHH Metrodome. Both Upper and Lower Concourses open for blading. See February 4.

26 THU ADVANCED BIKE MAINTENANCE. 6-8 PM. Learn the nitty gritty of bike repair and maintenance including emergency bike repair. See Erik's ad for further details. Register by calling 952 898-5111 or by sending an email to admin-at-eriksbikeshop.com. Erik's Burnsville Store.

28 SAT BRRR, LET’S RIDE! A/B 15-40 mi. 10:30 AM. See Jan 10. Lisa Dust.

28 SAT ANNUAL MEMBER APPRECIATION BANQUET AND PROGRAM. Includes recognition and awards. See separate story. Pre-registration required for banquet. Location has been changed to Brooklyn Center.

29 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See Feb 1. Jim Joy.

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