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JULY 2004

1 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. We’ll leave at 8:30 AM sharp, from Panera’s Bread located at 2515 White Bear Ave, in Maplewood. 2 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Ave. Please park to rear of lot close to the street. As always, all riders are willkommen. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s. Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller.

1 THU MISSISSIPPI GORGE RIDE. C 20 mi. Leave at 9:45 AM from intersection of East River Road and Summit Ave in St Paul. Park in lot or on side streets. Enjoy lunch stop at St Martin's Table on the West Bank of the University. Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson.

1 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. A/B 29 mi. B 23 mi. Depart at 6 PM from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494. Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Your Leaders: Kay Mitchell ; Evie Walters ; John Lindblom.

1 THU GOOGLY MOOGLY II: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO. B 25-35 mi. Leaves at 6 PM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. This all-new route features a bit more climbing and totally different scenery. Watch out for beavers! Julie VanMersbergen and Jan Kujawa .

1 THU FARQUAR PARK LOOP. A 36 mi. or A/B 30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from Farquar Park, in Apple Valley. The park is on Pilot Knob Rd about 3/4 miles south of McAndrews Rd. (CR38). This is a nice, easy route through the southeastern suburbs, with a couple of hills for fun. John Pugh, Lisa Dust.

2 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mile route. 10:00 AM. NEW departure place of Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park, 4500 Rice St., just south of Highway 96 north end. Get a jumpstart on your weekend miles. Cruise to Marine on St. Croix with a cheap sandwich at the General Store before heading back to Shoreview. Katie Angle

2 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the rear lot of Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. Optional dinner after the ride at Panino's. Mark Gregory, Tom and Dona Devine, Lee Thielman.

2 FRI EATIN' PRAIRIE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the lot in front of Erik’s Bike Shop in Eden Prairie, NE corner of Hwy 5 and Co. Rd. 4. Fill your water bottles or use the restrooms in Erik’s. Come ride the western suburbs with a new route every week. Optional dinner after the ride at Timberlodge or Pepitos. Steve Scott

3 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. It's time to get your hill on! Take a scenic ride through the hills of Afton and Cottage Grove. Meet at Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot (near Espresso Donut), SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Strut your stuff on the hills, then regroup on the flats. Dave Haerle

3 SAT ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B 44 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM from West Wind Plaza by Caribou Coffee on Rt 101. Three and half miles west of 494 on Highway 7, make a right on Rt 101, park at far end of lot towards Cub Foods. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, Co-Leader Lee Stagg

3 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 9 AM from Nokomis Beach Coffee (and ice cream!) at the corner of 28th Avenue and 50th St. in South Mpls. One block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St, and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th. Park on street or in coffee shop lot. This is an easy B-B/C ride exploring Mpls and St. Paul parks, bikeways, lakes, and the muddy Mississippi. Stay after for light lunch or snack and coffee at Nokomis Beach Coffee – great sandwiches! Dave Swaab, and Tony Anthonisen.

3 SAT LORD OF THE RINGS. A/B 44 or 56 mi. Leave at 9:00 AM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Road and go southeast, left on Courtly Road and then a right on Ojibway Drive into the park. Scenic, country ride with a rest stop at Selma's Ice Cream in Afton. Give your chainrings an extra workout on the longer option. Jeff Johnson

3 SAT CENTURY TRAINING RIDE #2. B 55 mi. Leaves at 9:30 AM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Train for the Weekend on Wheels century route, a Sunday Solitude century, or any other opportunity you have to ride a century. Leader(s) will ride at back of the last B-paced group. Julie VanMersbergen, and friends.

3 SAT RUM RUNNER. B/C 24 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Anoka County Library-Rum River Branch, 4201 6th Ave, Anoka (Across Bunker Lake Blvd from Anoka High School). This is an easy  ride on the rural roads of Andover, Ramsey, and Oak Grove. John Swoyer
 
3 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM from Nokomis Beach Coffee (and ice cream!) at the corner of 28th Ave and 50th St. in South Mpls. One block east of Lake Nokomis, two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy. Park on street or in coffee shop lot. After lunch at the coffee shop (optional, but great soup and sandwiches), we’ll ride the same route as Done by Noon, but in the opposite direction. Different direction, different scenery, for a perfect double-the-day. Tony Anthonisen, Dave Swaab

4 SUN 23RD ANNUAL WATERMELON RIDE in Shoreview. 15, 25, 55 mi. Volunteers needed. See info in last issue or check website.

4 SUN BOOM BOOM RIDE. N 20-25 mi. Depart at 8 PM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul (use Cretin-Vandalia exit from I94 and follow signs). Good batteries to work front and rear bike lights required. Join a group of TCBC riders for an annual tradition to watch the fireworks along the Mississippi River. We'll ride as a group roundtrip to either Mpls or St. Paul. Suggested paraphernalia for the evening includes bug spray, munchies, and perhaps your favorite fireworks-watching blankie. Leaders: Julie VanMersbergen & Jan Kujawa

5 MON MONDAY! SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:30 AM from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blocks west of I-35W on Cty. Rd. D, park at far end of lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the country & city plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of a sunrise. Leader: Charles Breer

5 MON CANNON VALLEY TRAIL. C 40 mi. 9 AM start. Lucky us, we have the day off. Hopefully other riders do too. Park at the north end of the Red Wing Pottery mall/shops. Ride can be shortened to 20 miles by turning around at Welch. Lunch in Cannon Falls. $3.00 trail fee (checks accepted). Ride ministers Dave Rusinko, Paul Huntington

5 MON BALD EAGLE AND MORE. C 28 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Burger King at Hwys 36 and 120 (Century). Route includes biking around Bald Eagle Lake. Roads and Gateway Trail route. Optional lunch at Burger King after ride.   Herb Schultz Stan Hinich

5 MON DAKOTA BADLANDS. A/B 45 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM from Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights (less than 1 mile east of I-35E on Hwy 110). Experience some of the ups and downs (as well as the flats) of northern Dakota County. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen

5 MON A RIDE IN THE COUNTRY. A/B 40 miles. Depart 12:30 PM from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center. Hwy 55 and County 24 in Plymouth. 2 miles west of I-494. Join your friends for an afternoon ride. Susan Evan

6 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

6 TUE BE DAM'D 'N BACK. B/C 30 mi. Depart 9:00 AM from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co., corner of 44th Ave. and Penn Ave. North. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail, cross Coon Rapids Dam and head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop and bring a picnic lunch for the rest stop at the Dam. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel

6 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM from E. Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Ave. Park on the south side of Hartford Ave and the three north lots at the Temple Of Aaron. Get out those gears, put away your fears, and get ready to cry some tears on some of St. Paul's and Mendota's hills. Dave Erick

6 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 38 miles, B/C 31 miles. Depart at 6:00 PM from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW; Andover.  Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Supper opportunity at establishments in Riverdale Mall after the ride. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne

6 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM from the Acapulco Restaurant at 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy. 36) in Stillwater. Take I-694 to Hwy. 36. Go east on 36 approx. 6 miles and turn left on Washington Ave. which is the first stoplight past the Hwy. 5 overpass. Take an immediate right on the frontage road (by Anderson Windows) for approx. 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Roll out on a serene and scenic route, then relax and eat with your Amigos afterwards in the Cantina. Oh, by the way, beware of wild turkeys! (On the road, not in the Cantina). As always, self sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to ride. Bob Hoffman.

6 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. 7 PM in St. Paul. For info, contact Mike Beadles

7 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM from the Champlin Lifetime Fitness/Champlin Ice Arena parking lot at Hwy 169 and 120TH  Avenue. (NEW START LOCATION) Elm Creek Trail access is on the northwest corner of the parking lot. Route may vary using the Elm Creek Park Reserve trails and the back roads of Maple Grove, Champlin, Anoka and Coon Rapids Dam crossing. There will be mid ride breaks and gathering at the Champlin Culver’s or other agreeable locals after the ride. Phillip Lawson

7 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi, ride leaves promptly at 10 AM. Meet at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base we will venture out in all directions and explore the beautiful metro area by bicycle. Kelly Hazel

7 WED BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. C 20 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from parking lot on West 94th St, one block west of Nesbitt. Take Normandale Blvd to West 94th St. Optional lunch after ride, Herb Schultz

7 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart 10:30 AM from Wisconsin Visitor Center just off Exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Enjoy rolling hills and scenic country roads free of city traffic.  A variety of routes, with short-cut options available on all.  Well worth the drive.  Due to location, call morning of ride if weather is questionable. Sue Blum

7 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from Erik’s Bike Shop (Burnsville store). 501 County Road 42 E. Ride from quiet, suburban roads to rolling country roads, around lakes and farmland. John Pugh

7 WED LUCKY SEVEN RIDE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6 PM from the parking lot of County Cycles - 2700 Lexington Ave. North, 1 1/2 miles north of Hwy 36 in Roseville . Please park on side road, Woodhill Ave., to the north of the shop. Ride on July 7th (7/7) past more than 7 lakes! Join us and see what luck the number seven brings you. Come early and check out all the cool bikes and stuff at the shop too...you could even spend $7 or $77! Irene Erickson.

7 WED BEST BET BY BEST BUY. B 25 - 35 mi. Let’s share alliterations as we pedal away at 6 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week.  David Gepner.

8 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

8 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 1.

8 THU GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-30 mi. Leaves at 6 PM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Route includes the Roseville Reservoir and Gateway Trails, with a stop at DQ for a Dilly Bar! Julie VanMersbergen, and Jan Kujawa.

8 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 30 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM from the parking lot of Harriet Island Regional Park, at the west end of Plato Boulevard, across the Wabasha St. Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Guaranteed more effective than Prozac, this evening's session consists of a scenic route southward into northern Dakota County on mostly lesser-traveled roads. Expect a few ups and downs along the way. Tony Wanschura.

9 FRI NORTH TO NORTH BRANCH. C 34 miles. Depart at 9:30 AM from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot (rear of building) located 220 N Lake (Hwy 61) in downtown Forest Lake. Hardwood/Sunrise Prairie Trail ride. Join us for optional lunch after ride. Stan Hinich, Herb Schultz

9 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mi. 10:00 AM. See July 2. Kelly Hazel

9 FRI PLAY HOOKY IN AFTON. A/B 40 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Road and go southeast, left on Courtly Road and right on Ojibway Drive. We will ride thru Afton and environs. Paul Cox. (WEB RIDE)

9 FRI PEPPERMINT PARLOR RIDE. A/B 50 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM from Now Bikes, 3715 Lexington Ave North, Arden Hills - several blocks south of 694 on Lexington Ave. Rest stop at the Peppermint Parlor Deli in Forest Lake. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Susan Evan

9 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

9 FRI EATIN' PRAIRIE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

10 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See July 3.

10 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 9 AM. See July 3.

10 SAT RED WING/CANNON FALLS EXPRESS NOW LEAVING ON TRACK 11. This will be another big C Social Ride. 64 km. (40 mi) round trip. Starting at the North end of the Red Wing Pottery mall/shops. We’ll be taking off at 9 AM sharp. We'll have a break at the half way point (Welch village picnic area, about 16.1 km into the ride) und mittagessen (lunch) at Cannon Falls or back at Red Wing? Because of distance und possibility of poor weather, Please do make the call before coming to the ride to make sure it’s a go. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller .

10 SAT WOW REVISITED. A/B 57/73 mi. Depart at 9 AM from Hoffman Park, River Falls, WI. Quiet country roads, big hills, and a great lunch stop in Maiden Rock. 94E to 35 South (River Falls exit). Exit left on County Road M, turn right (west) on M/Division, then a quick right on Hanson Drive. Dave Eenigenburg and Dianne Bell.

10 SAT SEE-SAW TO ARKANSAW. A/B 65 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM 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. Turn towards the river on Chestnut St. and into the park. A challenging up-and-down ride into the scenic hills and coulees between Maiden Rock and Arkansaw. Snack food / water / restroom /suggested picnic stop in Arkansaw, around the halfway point. Tony Wanschura.

10 SAT BIKE WASHINTON COUNTY. C 29 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Gorman's Restaurant on the west side of Lake Elmo (Hwy 5 and County Rd. 17). Park in the far back parking lot behind the restaurant. Mostly quiet county roads and the Gateway Trail with a few hills. Return to Gorman's for lunch around 1:00 PM. Barb Wahman or Al Porter

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

10 SAT STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER. A/B 43-47 mi, B 34 mi. Leaves at 10 AM from Mahtomedi High School, on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into school). Bring your appetite for strawberry rhubarb pie, shortcake, dipped strawberries, and other confections as we roll over favorite country roads and the Gateway Trail on route to a delicious summertime rest stop! Hugh Gitlin or , Julie VanMersbergen.

10 SAT CHIPPEWA RIVER TRAIL RIDE. C 35-40 mi. Meet at 10:30 AM at Trail Head Eau Claire. From Hwy 12 in Eau Claire, WI take Menomonie St East onto Water St, approximately one mile to 1st Ave. Parking lot on left. We will trek to Carryville and Meridean with stops en route. $4.00 daily or $15.00 annual trail fee. Optional eat and play venues after ride Eau Claire TCBC'ER John Hoffmann will be our Ambassador for the day. Leaders; Paul Huntington, Herb Schultz.

10 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM. See July 3.

10-11 SAT/SUN 600KM ROCHESTER BREVET. (non-TCBC) A 370 mi/40 hr time limit. Depart at 6:00 AM from Wal-Mart parking lot at corner of US Hwy 52 & 55th St. in Rochester, MN. Ride to qualify for various 1200 km events or just for fun! Contact Martin Fahje or Charles Breer.

10 SAT CLEARWATER LAKE 2 LAKE TOUR in Brainerd area. (non-TCBC) 25 or 50 mi.

11 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:45 AM. See July 5. Leader: Steve Robertson

11 SUN CHASKA-MAYER-CHASKA. A/B 48-52 mi. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Like Chaska-Waconia-Chaska, but a bit longer. Departs 8:30 AM from Caribou Coffee at the NE corner of Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail in Chaska. From Eden Prairie, take either 5 to 41 and go south, or 212 to 41 and go north. About 12 - 15 minutes from Eden Prairie Shopping Ctr. Park at far west end of lot. Long stretches w/ rolling hills! See beautiful Lake Waconia! Go 5 miles at a pop w/out stop signs! Map at start. Lee Stagg, Eric Feld, co-leader.

11 SUN WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 9 AM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Road and go southeast, left on Courtly Road and then right on Ojibway Drive. Bounded by I-94 on the north and Highway 10 on the south, we'll visit some familiar and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Tony Wanschura.

11 SUN BLITZKRIEG BOP. A/B 35 and 45 mile routes. Leaves at 9:30 AM from the University of Saint Thomas. This is a hill ride. We start out with a nice warmup on Summit, then hit Ohio St, Victoria, and about 30 miles of rollers. This one will get your heart rate up. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. Jan Kujawa

11 SUN RED CEDAR AND CREAMERY BRUNCH. C 20-30 mi. Ride departs at 10:30 AM from Menomonie, WI trailhead. Exit Hwy 94 on 41 A exit at Menomonie, WI. Go south on Hwy 25 then west on Hwy 29 following signs to trailhead. We will brunch at the Creamery. Bring money for brunching and $4.00 trail fee. If you are doing the Saturday Chippewa river trail ride, this ride caps off your Wisconsin weekend. Paul Huntington; Herb Schultz

11 SUN MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. C 18 mi. 12 noon start. Two lake double loop within the boundaries of Plymouth, utilizing pre-Luce Line trail connection. Find East Medicine Lake Park (not French Regional or West Medicine). Take 169 to Medicine Lake Rd exit, go west to Frontage Rd, left approx. half-mile to park. Dave Rusinko

11 SUN KIMSON RIDE. A/B 40-45 mi, B 30-35 mi, C 20-25 mi. Depart at 3 PM from the Kimson Restaurant back parking lot in Bloomington (8654 Lyndale Ave. So., 952-885-0230). New members especially welcome. Join us for excellent Vietnamese food at the restaurant after the ride. Julie VanMersbergen, Dave Swaab, Jan Kujawa, and Hugh Gitlin.

12 MON DEADLINE for the August ACTIVITY NEWS. E-mail schedule info to schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson.

12 MON THE HILLS I CALL HOME. A/B 40-45 mi. Departs at 10 AM from Mounds Park in St. Paul. Park at top of hill near picnic shelter. Climb some hills see some country and wiz through Grey Cloud Island with wild flowers, herons and turtles. All riders welcome. Michael McNutt

12 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 35-40 mi., B 30-35 mi. Depart at 6 PM from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic (White Bear Ave and County Rd B). Go south on White Bear Ave, from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington County. Kate Kovar and others.

12 MON LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 20-25 mi. 6 PM. Leave from Nokomis Beach Coffee at corner of 28th and 50th St. in South Minneapolis. This is one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Mpls Pkwy on 28th Ave. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will be exploring Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders are Mike Daniels, & Diana Cohen and John Gamradt and Steve Scott.

12 MON MELLOW MONDAY REVISITED. B/C 22 mi. Leave at 6 PM from Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion, New Brighton. Doug Nelson.

13 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

13 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 6.

13 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 38 miles, B/C 31 miles.  Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 6.

13 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See July 6.

14 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See July 7.

14 WED MENDOTA AND ST PAUL VIA HIGH BRIDGE. C 20 mi. Ride departs at 10:00 AM from parking lot on river side of Hwy 13 near church and up street from Axel's. We bike city streets of Mendota Heights and St Paul via High Bridge and Summit Ave. Caribou Coffee/Creamery stop en route and an optional luncheon stop after ride at Axel's. Herb Schultz

14 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See July 7.

14 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart 10:30 AM. See July 7.

14 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 7.

14 WED SOUTHERN COMFORT. B/C 20-30 mi. Leaving at 6 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver in Richfield.  Meander through the SW Metro during a pleasant evening of leisurely paced pedaling on this ever-evolving ride. David Gepner. 

14 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! A/B 25-35 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave No. just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville). Park at the west end of the lot. Ride past area lakes and parks of Roseville and the surrounding area. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol Mexico for fun and refueling. Mary Derks

15 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

15 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 1.

15 THU FARQUAR PARK LOOP. A 36 mi. or A/B 30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from Farquar Park, in Apple Valley. The park is on Pilot Knob Rd about 3/4 miles south of McAndrews Rd. (CR 38). This is a nice, easy route through the southeastern suburbs, with a couple of hills for fun. John Pugh, Kathy Moe

15 THU GOOGLY MOOGLY II: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO. B 25-32 mi. Leaves at 6 PM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. See July 1.

16-18 ELROY SPARTA PLUS TRAIL RIDE WEEKEND. C rides 25-40 mi per day. Partake in a weekend of DISCOVERY. REVISIT the Grandaddy Of Them All, The Elroy-Sparta Trail. We will bike Elroy-Sparta Trail, Great River Trail, and LaCrosse River Trail. You can bike one, two, or all three days. You make your own lodging arrangements in Sparta or nearby area. The trail surface is crushed limestone. There is a $4.00 daily trail fee or $15.00 annual pass. We will use a shuttle on Saturday, July 17, which will cost $10.00. Leaders, Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz; Paul Huntington. Ambassadors: Clint and Catherine Fritter.

16 FRI GREAT RIVER STATE TRAIL. C 25-30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM from the trail parking lot at Marshland, WI. From bridge crossing in Winona, MN, take WI Hwy 54 to Hwy P and watch closely for trail access sign. Will ride from Marshland to Trempealeau, enjoy lunch en route, and return. $4.00 trail fee or $15.00 annual pass. Trail surface is finely crushed limestone. Leaders: Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Clareyse Nelson; Paul Huntington

16 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2

16 FRI EATIN' PRAIRIE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

17 SAT ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B, 44 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See July 3.

17 SAT THE GRANDADDY OF THEM ALL (ELROY-SPARTA). C 32 mi. Meet at Speeds Bicycle Shop -at- 1126 John Street in Sparta, WI at 9:00 AM, www.speedsbike.com, phone (608-269-2315). We will be shuttled to Elroy, so have your $10.00 and be on time. We will bike from Elroy to Sparta with lunch stop en route. Flashlights and jackets are recommended when walking through the three tunnels. $4.00 trail fee or $15.00 annual pass. Trail surface is finely crushed limestone. Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, Herb Schultz, Paul Huntington. WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR EARLY COMMITMENT TO THE SHUTTLE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

17 SAT CUPPA COFFEE. C 15-20 mi. Leave at 9:00 AM from Betsy's Back Porch Coffee Shop in South Minneapolis, corner of Diamond Lake Rd. and Nicollet Ave. Come early for a cuppa! Located a few blocks west of 35W, using the Diamond Lake Exit. Please park on the street. Fran Howley(WEB RIDE)

17 SAT CENTURY TRAINING RIDE #3. B 62-70 mi. Leaves at 9:30 AM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Train for the Weekend on Wheels century route, a Sunday Solitude century, or any other opportunity you have to ride a century. Leader(s) will ride at back of the last B-paced group. Bring $$ for lunch! Julie VanMersbergen and friends.

17 SAT PLUM CITY PUMPER. A/B 65 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from the municipal parking lot on Main St. (County U) just off of Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. If you like small towns, challenging hills, and little-traveled rural roads, this ride's for you! Ride includes a segment along the shore of Lake Pepin. Plum City is on U.S. Hwy. 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Tony Wanschura.

17 SAT T-SHIRTS & TENNIS SHOES. C 10 - 12 mi. or 23 - 26 mi.. Depart at 10:00 AM from parking lot across from the beach of Lake Johanna in Arden Hills. Take 35W to Co. Rd. D, go east on D for 7 blocks, at stop sign turn left (north) on Lake Johanna Blvd, after you pass the beach area turn left into picnic area parking lot. Wear a favorite biking t-shirt and tennis shoes to tour a variety of local parks, lakes and trails. The 1st loop is 10 to 12 miles so you can call it a day after the 1st loop if you wish or also go for the 2nd loop for a total of 23 to 26 miles. Both paved and limestone trails in addition to riding on roads with a few hills. Cue sheets provided in lieu of maps. I'll be riding my cross bike and looking to ride with a group of people at an avg. of 10 mph. Kristine Poelzer. (WEB RIDE)

17 SAT MPLS POPS ORCHESTRA RIDE. B 28-32 mi. B/C 25 mi. Leave at 4:30 PM from the Lake Harriet Bandshell parking lot. This is a social ride with the opportunity to enjoy a concert after the ride. Concert begins at 7:30 PM. Leaders: Nancy Selz, Dave Erick

18 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:45 AM. See July 5. Leader: Kristine Poelzer

18 SUN LACROSSE RIVER TRAIL. C 42 mi. Leave from Sparta Depot Trail Head at Water St and Milwaukee Ave in Sparta, WI at 9:00 AM. We will bike from Sparta to Medary and return with lunch stop en route. $4.00 trail fee or $15.00 annual pass. Trail surface finely crushed limestone. Leaders: Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Clareyse Nelson. Paul Huntington

18 SUN MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TOUR. A 83 or A/B 65 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM from Erik’s Bike Shop (Burnsville store). 501 County Road 42 E. Ride on a winding route, south of the river and return on the north side of the river through Bloomington. The long route will cross the Minnesota River at Shakopee and the shorter route will cross on the Bloomington Ferry Bridge. Both routes will cross again on the I494 bike bridge. Both a map and cue sheet will be provided. Erik’s will not be open at the start of the ride, so stop for food, water and restrooms before arriving. John Pugh, Lisa Dust.

18 SUN METRO MEANDER. B/C 35 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM from Calhoun Cycle at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and 34th St. in South Minneapolis. Park in the lot behind the shop or on the streets west of the shop (on 34th and on Holmes). This is a social ride exploring Minneapolis and St. Paul parks, bikeways, lakes, and the muddy Mississippi. Snacks and beverages at the shop following the ride. Tony Anthonisen.

18 SUN TOUR DE FRANCE RIDE & VIEW. A/B 40-45, B 30-35, C 20-25 mi. Leaves at 3 PM from parking lot of KFAN the Restaurant, near Snelling and County C2 in Roseville; park in spaces to rear away from restaurant. Join us on a fun ride through the Roseville area to whet your appetite for snacks and a big-screen viewing of Tour de France exploits afterwards at KFAN the Restaurant. Can't make it to ride? Join us at 6:30 for the pre-race show, and two hours of race coverage after! Hugh Gitlin, Julie VanMersbergen; third leader TBD.

19 MON EDEN PRAIRIE-ONLY. C 20-25 mi. Leave at 9:30 AM from parking lot on Staring Lake Pkwy across from Oak Point School. From Hwy 212 exit West on Anderson Lakes Pkwy then take left turn onto Staring Lakes Pkwy. Parking lot is on left about one block from Anderson Lakes Pkwy. We will only bike in Eden Prairie. However, we will rise from the prairie and encounter some occasional hills. Along the way we will stop at Dunn Bros Coffee for our rest stop and then finish the ride. We will ride on some paved trails, roads and a section of the LRT trail which is crushed stone. Optional lunch after ride. Herb Schultz, Stan Hinich

19 MON THE HILLS I CALL HOME. A/B  40-45 mi. Departs at 10 AM. See July 12.

19 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 35-40 mi., B 30-35 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 12.

19 MON LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 20-25 mi. 6 PM. See July 12.

20 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

20 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 6.

20 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36 miles, B/C 28 miles.  Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 6.

20 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See July 6.

21 WED CANNON RIVER TRAIL RIDE. C 20 or 40 mi. Ride departs at 9:30 AM. Take County 7 from US Hwy 61 to trail parking lot just south of Welch, MN. The ride provides for two 20-mile options from starting point. We will first head to Red Wing and then return to Welch for brief stop and onward to Cannon Falls, lunch and return. Trail is paved and there is a $3.00 daily pass or $12.00 annual pass. Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson

21 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See July 7.

21 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 miles, ride leaves promptly at 10 AM. Meet at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base we will venture out in all directions and explore the beautiful metro area by bicycle Julie Timm .

21 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart 10:30 AM. See July 7.

21 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 7.

21 WED BEST BET BY BEST BUY. B 25 - 35 mi. 6 PM. See July 7.

21 WED VILLAGE BLEND WRAP UP RIDE. B 22-25 mi. Depart -at- 6:15 pm from the St. Anthony Village parking lot. (Hwy 88 and St. Anthony Pkwy intersection). Park northeast of the DQ toward the southern end of parking lot. Ride will go north and east (around many St. Paul lakes, a few hills, easy city riding). Bathroom possibilities around half way point. After ride the opportunity to eat/socialize at the Village Blend. Diane Boushek (WEB RIDE)

21 WED WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. A/B 25-35 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12 (take Hwy 36 just east of I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into school.) Ride along the quiet scenic backroads of the area. Mary Derks

22 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

22 THU LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. C 20-25 mi. Leave at 10:30 AM from parking lot above Minnehaha Falls pavilion for social ride along the Mississippi River and lakes of Minneapolis. Lunch stop en route. Fee for parking. Herb Schultz 952-941-4381 Clareyse Nelson.

22 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 1.

22 THU GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-30 mi. Leaves at 6 PM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. See July 8.

22 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 30 mi. 6:15 PM. See July 8.

22 THU TCBC TIRE REPAIR CLINIC. Held at Sibley Bike Depot in St. Paul from 7 to 9 PM; reservation required. See In Brief article. Contact Pete Hawkins

23 FRI CANNON RIVER TRAIL RIDE. C 20 or 40 mi. Depart 9:30 AM. Take County 7 from US Hwy 61 to trail parking lot just south of Welch, MN. Trail fee. Two 20 mile routes from starting point. Take one or both of them. Lunch enroute at about 30 mile point (bring money). Stan Hinich Herb Schultz

23 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mile route. 10:00 AM. See July 2. Chuck Sunder

23 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

23 FRI EATIN' PRAIRIE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

24 SAT Minnetonka-Mayer-Minnetonka. A/B 80-90. Departs at 7:30 from the Minnetonka City Hall upper parking lot. Ride through the western suburbs on rolling country roads. Route covers Rockford-Watertown-Mayer-Waconia-Victoria. Map at start. Ride leader, Lee Stagg. (WEB RIDE)

24 SAT ALL HILLS LEAD TO ELMWOOD. A/B 100 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM from nearby Baldwin, WI. (Exit 19 on I-94). Park behind the Kwik Trip, just north of I-94. We'll go up and down on the quiet country back roads, building our climbing muscles. Riders should be ready to travel 20-30 miles between rest stops on these beautiful "rural" roads. A shorter option will be available. Scott Larson

24 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 9 AM. See July 3.

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

24 SAT B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. B 30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See July 10.

24 SAT T-SHIRTS & TENNIS SHOES. C 10 - 12 mi. or 23 - 26 mi.. Depart at 10:00 AM from parking lot across from the beach of Lake Johanna in Arden Hills. Take 35W to Co. Rd. D, go east on D for 7 blocks, at stop sign turn left (north) on Lake Johanna Blvd, after you pass the beach area turn left into picnic area parking lot. Wear a favorite biking t-shirt and tennis shoes to tour a variety of local parks, lakes and trails. The 1st loop is 10 to 12 miles so you can call it a day after the 1st loop if you wish or also go for the 2nd loop for a total of 23 to 26 miles. Both paved and limestone trails in addition to riding on roads with a few hills. Cue sheets provided in lieu of maps. I'll be riding my cross bike and looking to ride with a group of people at an avg. of 10 mph. Kristine Poelzer (WEB RIDE)

24 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM. See July 3.

24 SAT MPLS POPS ORCHESTRA RIDE. B 28-32 mi. B/C 25 mi. Leave at 4:30 PM. See July 17.

24 SAT GREY EAGLE HILLS CLASSIC. (non TCBC) 10, 32, 50, 100 mi. Description: gently rolling hills of Central MN's farm & lake country. Contact: Jay 763-389-0015, jgrammond-at-hotmail.com mnbiketours.tripod.com. Raises money for the local elementary school.

24 SAT KISS ME IN THE RAIN in Rice Lake, WI (non-TCBC). 40 mi. Starts at 11 AM at Barron County Campus Outdoor Amphitheatre. Self-reliance for you and your bike. $1 for cue sheet, no other costs. North Roads Bicycle Club, 307 W. Newton, Rice Lake, WI 54868. If writing, provide SASE for replies.

25-30: TRAM (non-TCBC), the MS ride around northern Minnesota, starting in Brainerd.

25 SUN HELLO HINCKLEY. A/B 75 mi. NEW this year! Overnight roundtrip from the Twin Cities to Hinckley, MN. Co-leaders are seeking fun-loving comrades who enjoy riding in a group. Must be self-sufficient cyclists who have group riding skills and experience plus equipment in riding 75 miles per day for two consecutive days. No sag. Call for trip details or check www.bikeTCBC.org Co-Leaders: Dave Swaab, Kristine Poelzer

25 SUN AFTON HILLS. A 74 mi. Depart at 9 AM from Rich Valley Park (Rich Valley Blvd and 105th St, Inver Grove Heights), west lot. We will ride from Inver Grove Heights to Afton, via Saint Paul and Woodbury and return via Hastings and Rosemount. The restrooms, at the start, might be locked, but there are a few porta-potties. Map to start: (http://www.frontiernet.net/~jpughmn/maps/Rich) John Pugh.

25 SUN FLAT OUT OF LONG LAKE. A/B 40-50 mi. Depart at 11:00 AM from Long Lake Regional Park, Main Pavilion, just west of I-35W and south of Highway 96 on Old Highway 8, New Brighton. (Map to start: zzzurn.com/maps/longlake.html). We'll ride north towards Forest Lake in an unsuccessful attempt to find a hill. Great ride to go for you best ride average or take an easy day to socialize with fellow riders. Self sufficient B riders welcome and short cut options are available. Kate Kovar

25 SUN CHOO CHEW.  B 25 – 35 mi. Leaving at 1:30 PM from the north end boat launch area of Fridley’s Riverfront Regional Park (just south of 694 –  This is the 2nd in a series of train(ing) rides that this time will take us near and likely through the Elm Creek Park Reserve where we will make a stop at Rod Eaton’s back yard railroad (http://members.tcq.net/mgrs/page4.html) and then to follow through on the ride name we’ll stop for and/or end with a food option. David Gepner

26 MON HELLO HINCKLEY. A/B 75 mi. Return from Hinckley to Twin Cities. See July 25th.

26 MON THE HILLS I CALL HOME. A/B 40-45 mi. Departs at 10 AM. See July 12.

26 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 35-40 mi., B 30-35 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 12.

26 MON LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 20-25 mi. 6 PM. See July 12.

27 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

27 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 6.

27 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36 miles, B/C 28 miles.  Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 6.

27 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See July 6.

28 WED DEADLINE to pre-register for Weekend on Wheels. See registration form, article in this issue.

28 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See July 21. Julie Timm

28 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart 10:30 AM. See July 7.

28 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 7.

28 WED SOUTHERN COMFORT. B/C 20 - 30 mi. 6 PM. See July 14.

28 WED NORTHERN LAKES LOOP. A/B 30-35 mi., B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM from Erik’s Bike Shop on the NW corner of 694 and Rice Street. Ride past Vadnais, Bald Eagle, White Bear, and other lakes of the area. Mary Derks , and Irene Erickson.

29 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See July 1.

29 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See July 1.

29 THU FARQUAR PARK LOOP. A 36 mi. or A/B 30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 1.

29 THU GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-30 mi. Leaves at 6 PM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. See July 8.

30 FRI SAKATAH SINGING HILLS STATE TRAIL. C 42 miles. Depart at 9:30 AM. Take I 35 to Fairibault. At exit 59 take Hwy 21 SE 1.5 miles to Sakatah Trail Parking lot. Look for brown sign before stoplight. Trail is paved asphalt. Bring some money for some lunch and Dairy Queen stops en route. Herb Schultz

30 FRI PEPPERMINT PARLOR RIDE. A/B 50 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM. See July 9th.

30 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

30 FRI EATIN' PRAIRIE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See July 2.

31 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See July 3.

31 SAT CENTURY TRAINING RIDE #4. B 75-85 mi. Leaves at 9:00 AM (new time!) from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Train for the Weekend on Wheels century route, a Sunday Solitude century, or any other opportunity you have to ride a century. Leader(s) will ride at back of the last B-paced group. Bring $$ for lunch! Julie VanMersbergen, and friends.

31 SAT MORNING GLORY. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 9 AM from the parking lot of Harriet Island Regional Park, at the west end of Plato Boulevard, across the Wabasha St. Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the option for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Tony Wanschura

31 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 9 AM. See July 3.

31 SAT RED WING/CANNON FALLS EXPRESS NOW LEAVING ON TRACK 11. C 64 km (40 mi.) 9 AM. See July 10.

31 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM. See July 3.

31 SAT EXURBAN (USED-TO-BE). C 24 mi. You say you'd like to take a ride in the country but don't want to go too far and don't have a lot of time. Try this shorter version of the LRT Trail (North Branch). 12:30 PM start at Deephaven City Hall/Police parking lot on Cottagewood Rd near park & gazebo. We will do the "new" loop of Victoria and stop at Adeles in Excelsior for custard on returning. Directions: take Mtka Blvd west from Mpls to Cottagewood Rd, then right on Cottagewood 1 block to City Hall. Or take Hwy 7 west to Vine Hill Rd, right on Vine Hill to Cottagewood. Near quaint Cottagewood Store. (crushed limestone surface-hard) Dave Rusinko

31 SAT MPLS POPS ORCHESTRA RIDE. B 28-32 mi. B/C 25 mi. Leave at 4:30 PM. See July 17.

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