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Event Schedule
JUNE 2004
1 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. (All New Start/Finish Location). 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 TUE SINGING HILLS TRAIL RIDE. C 34 mi. Depart at 10 AM. Take I-35 to Fairbault, at Exit 59 take Hwy 21 SE 1.5 mi. to Sakatah Trail Parking lot. Look for brown sign before first stoplight. Bring money for lunch enroute. Stan Hinich , Herb Schultz .
1 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. NEW START. Depart at 6 PM from E. Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Ave. Park on the south side of Hartford Ave and in 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
1 TUE MINNETONKA LOOP. A/B 25-30 mi. Departs from Minnetonka City Hall upper parking lot at 6 PM. Ride around Lake Minnetonka. Joel Stenoien, Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.
1 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36-38 mi., B/C 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. Rest stops available on both ride options. 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.
1 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 .
1 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Meet at 7 PM at new location in St. Paul at Selby and Dale. All members welcome. For info, contact Mike Beadles at .
2 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM from the Champlin Community Center parking lot by the Elm Creek Trail access on the west side of the 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
2 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. Kelly Hazel.
2 WED WEDNESDAY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. A/B 35-40 mi. Depart at 10 AM from St. Andrew's Church, immediately to the west of Mahtomedi High School. Discover the quiet roads by Big Marine Lake. Self sufficient B riders welcome! Amy Lewis , Linda Peterson.
2 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi or A/B 28 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. Map to start: (http://eriksbikeshop.com/site/map.cfm?ID=1) John Pugh
2 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! A/B 25-35 mi. Depart at 6 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. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks.
2 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. (Map to start http://zzzurn.com/maps/woodlake.html) David Gepner
2 WED TRAILS AT SUNSET. B/C 16-24 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM from Cub Foods lot in Maple Grove. From 694, take Weaver Lake Rd Exit right to 3rd stoplight. Turn right to Cub Foods and park at north end of lot. Easy paced, social ride mostly on trails. Options for food after ride. Mary Swanstrom , Paula Meserve .
3 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
3 THU NORTHEAST AND THEODORE WIRTH RIDE. C 20-25 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Webster School parking lot at Adams and Spring Streets NE in Minneapolis. Join us for a social ride around this part of the city with lunch after the ride. Herb Schultz , Clareyse Nelson
3 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 backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling Hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. (Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html). Your Leaders: Kay Mitchell ; Evie Walters ; John Lindblom .
3 THU GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. 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. Route includes the Roseville Reservoir and Gateway Trails, with a stop at DQ for a Dilly Bar! Julie VanMersbergen , and Jan Kujawa
3 THU FARQUAR PARK LOOP. A 36 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. Map to start: (http://www.frontiernet.net/~jpughmn/maps/Farquar) John Pugh
4 - 6 BIKIN ‘N BRAINERD WITH A TWIST. Participate in a series of B rides to and from Lost Lake Lodge starting with Friday’s Motley Crew 3 PM event and a 6:30 familiarization tour and a 10 AM ride on Sunday. For more details: David Gepner.
4 FRI VELO-TREMPEALEAU SUMMER, DAY 1. A/B 35-45 mi. Depart 2 PM from Oak Park Inn, 18224 Ervin St., Whitehall, WI. The "OPI" is 2 hours southeast from the Twin Cities, 1-. www.oakparkinn.com. Rooms also available at The Relax Inn -at-1-. Mention TCBC to secure your room. For another option in the town of Trempealeau, call The Pleasant Knoll Inn -at-1-. Don't forget, tell them you're with TCBC! John Murphy for route info; Ron Plinske for additional lodging info; & Kristine Poelzer for general info, .
4 FRI PEACE GARDEN WEEKEND WARM-UP. A/B 26-28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from Peace Garden parking lot (west side of Lake Harriet Rose Garden). 46th Street to East Lake Harriet Blvd; turn right (north) past 43rd Street; turn right on Roseway Road; lot is on the left about 300 yds. Route includes Lake Harriet, Lake Nokomis, Tangle Town, Lake of the Isles, Mount Curve, Kenwood Parkway, Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake. The route includes some "hills" (remember this is Minneapolis), but there will also be a more direct route. Arrive a few minutes early and enjoy the serene beauty of the Peace Garden. After the ride, we will find "good eats" in the area (perhaps in Uptown or on 25th St. to 28th St. section of Nicollet Avenue). Rick Johnson
4 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 .
5 SAT NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. Explore one today or anytime!
5 SAT VELO-TREMPEALEAU SUMMER, DAY 2. A/B 50-60 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM. Whitehall, Wisconsin. See Jun. 4.
5 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 9 AM (note time change) 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
5 SAT ELM CREEK “EASE INTO BIKING” SERIES. C 20 mi. 9:30 AM, west side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N. and Douglas Drive, Champlin. Continuing set of friendly Saturday morning rides, June 5, 12, and 26, exploring the North-Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. DIRECTIONS: from Hwy 694, take Hwy 252 north 3.4 miles to the new Hwy 610. Get in LEFT hand lane. Turn left (west) on Hwy 610 for 3 miles. Turn right (north) on Zane Ave. N./Co. Rd. 14 for 1.6 miles. Zane becomes Douglas Drive. At 109th Ave. N, turn right into Holiday lot. (If coming from the west, from Hwy 694 go north on Hwy 169 for 5.1 miles, turn right at the lights on 109th Ave. N. for 1.6 miles; left into the Holiday at Douglas Drive). Newer riders encouraged; all social riders welcome. Bring at least one full water bottle, spare tube, biking questions. Carolyn Caswell, or Paul Huntington
5 SAT HASTINGS ROUNDABOUT. C 20 miles. Ride leaves at 9:30 AM from Falls of Vermillion River Park. From Twin Cities take HWY 61 south to Hastings. After crossing bridge continue through 46 Junction. Then turn left on 21 St East to park (across from Applebee's). Hastings TCBC’ERS John Avoles and Bob Caneff will show and tell points of interest en route. Optional lunch after ride. Also Alexis Bailly Vineyards Wine tasting venue is available until 5:30 PM. Leaders, Herb Schultz, Dave Rosinko, .
5 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM (note time change) 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
5 SAT RIVER RAMBLER. B/C 21 mi. Enjoy riding the trail along the river into downtown Mpls, Mill Ruins Park, Stone Arch Bridge, Nicollet Island and back to Fridley. Leave at 1 PM from Anoka County Riverside Park at 5100 East River Road, Shelter 1. Dick Hartman, , Mary Swanstrom & Vi Olson,
5 SAT 400 KM WATERLOO BREVET. (non-TCBC). A 251 mi/27 hr time limit. Depart at 6:00 AM from Travel Inn, 3350 University Ave, Waterloo, Iowa. Ride to qualify for various 1200 km events or just for fun! For more info see cvbrevet.home.mchsi.com or contact Charles Breer
5 SAT CAMBA FAT TIRE POKER RIDE. (non-TCBC) Hayward, WI. Non-competitive, off-road tours. See ad or call .
6 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:30 AM from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blks 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: Mark Gregory
6 SUN DOIN' THE DUNES. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 8 AM. Recover from the hills on this much flatter route through the lesser-traveled roads of the Mississippi Dunes/Grey Cloud Island area and on to Battle Creek Park. Only a couple of major climbs -- well-spaced apart. Meet at Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot (near Espresso Donut), SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Dave Haerle
6 SUN VELO-TREMPEALEAU SUMMER, DAY 3. A/B 32, 49, & 63 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM. Whitehall, Wisconsin. See June 4.
6 SUN LRT NORTH TO VICTORIA SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM from downtown Hopkins at 8th Ave just north of Main St. Park on street or lot. Lunch stop en route at Victoria. Herb Schultz . Clareyse Nelson .
6 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
6 SUN TOUR DE CURE. (Non-TCBC) 7 AM from the Lake Harriet Bandshell. The American Diabetes Association's fundraising cycling event. FFI: www.diabetes.org/tour or Susan Klimek ext. 6591
7 MON DEADLINE for the July ACTIVITY NEWS. E-mail schedule info to schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson, newsletter-at-biketcbc.org.
7 MON CHAMPLIN NORTH AND WEST. A/B 25-40 mi. Depart at 10:15 AM from Trailhead Cycling parking lot. Located by Hwy. 169 and 114th Ave. by Dairy Queen. Route may vary. Elk River, Nowthen, Dayton. Scott Knowles, 763 493-3619
7 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
7 MON MELLOW MONDAY REVISITED. B/C 20-25 mi. Leave at 6 PM from Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion, New Brighton. Doug Nelson
7 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.
8 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
8 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 1.
8 TUE MINNETONKA LOOP. A/B 25-30 miles. 6 PM. See June 1.
8 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36-40 mi., B/C 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 1.
8 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See June 1.
9-13 GREAT RIVER ENERGY BICYCLE FESTIVAL. (Non-TCBC) Five-day celebration of bicycling in Minnesota. Professional and elite racing teams from all over North America are coming to Minnesota to compete in the Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race. See separate story. FFI: www.minnbikefestival.com
9 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See June 2.
9 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi or A/B 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 2. Mike Leibfried : Lucia Pierson
9 WED PACELINE PRACTICE. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6 PM from Ramsey Beach parking lot in White Bear Lake (take highway 61 north through White Bear Lake, turn right on Highway 96 north of town, Ramsey Beach is 1/4 mile east on the right). A ride for folks to learn (or brush up on) paceline skills. Pacelines can be a great way to deal with a strong headwind, or to help keep a group together. The route will be mostly on roads with wide shoulders so that we'll be able to practice safely. If enough people show up, we'll split into a B group and an A/B group. Liz Sands, Ron Plinske, .
9 WED NORTHERN LAKES LOOP. A/B 30-35 mi., B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6 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 (maryderks-at-yahoo.com) and Irene Erickson.
9 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. (Map to start:http://zzzurn.com/maps/woodlake.html) David Gepner
9 WED TRAILS AT SUNSET. B/C 16-24 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See June 2.
10 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
10 THU PAUL BUNYAN SAUNTER. C 49 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Paul Bunyan Trailhead at Baxter MN. From Brainerd, go west on Hwy 210 about 3/4 of a mile. Turn north (right) on Hwy 371 to first stoplight (Excelsior Rd). Turn east (right), and continue to the parking lot. Trail ride to Jenkins and return. Bring money for lunch enroute. Herb Schultz ; Stan Hinich
10 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. Depart at 6 PM. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. See June 3.
10 THU GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-35 mi. 6 PM. See June 3.
10 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 29 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
11-13 MS 150 (non-TCBC) from Duluth to Lake Elmo.
11 FRI 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
11 FRI HEARTLAND EXPLORER I. C 43 mi. Depart at 10 AM from Heartland Trailhead at Walker MN. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker, turn south on Cty Rd 12/10th St to Heartland Trail Parking Lot at Lake May. Trail ride north to Cass Lake and return. Bring money for lunch enroute. Herb Schultz ; Stan Hinich
11 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 4.
12 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
12 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Leave at 9 AM. See June 5.
12 SAT PEDAL PEPIN. A/B 73 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from the west end of the parking lot of Pottery Place on Old West Main St. in Red Wing. Clockwise around the lake, with some great rest stop opportunities. Steve Scott
12 SAT EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. C 25 mi. 9:30 AM. See June 5.
12 SAT MUNCHY METRIC. B 55-62 mi. Leaves at 9:30 AM from University of St. Thomas main parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues in St. Paul. (Use the Cretin exit from I94, follow signs to UST lot.) Social metric ride with a lunch stop halfway. Routes use both streets and trails. Julie VanMersbergen
12 SAT HEARTLAND EXPLORER II. C 43 mi. Depart at 10 AM from Walker MN. Take Hwy 371/200 to Walker, turn south on Cty Rd 12/10th St to Heartland Trail Parking Lot at Lake May. Trail ride west to Dorset and return. Bring money for lunch enroute. Stan Hinich ; Herb Schultz
12 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
12 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Leave at 12:30 PM. See June 5.
12 SAT HIAWATHA HUSTLE. B/C 25 - 30 mi. Hustle over to Hiawatha Joe’s for a 1 PM departure from this newly opened coffee house\deli located just up from 42nd Street at 4135 Hiawatha Ave. Come early and sample their alfresco dining at an umbrella-covered outside table. David Gepner
12 SAT 400 KM ROCHESTER BREVET. (non-TCBC). A 251 mi/27 hr time limit. Depart at 7:00 AM. Depart at 7:00 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
13 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:30 AM. See June 6. Leader: Joe Schlechter
13 SUN DOIN' THE DUNES. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See June 6.
13 SUN CHASKA-WACONIA-CHASKA. A/B 38-45 mi. (self-sufficient B riders welcome). Departs 9 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).
13 SUN NORTHEAST WHIRL. B/C 25 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from the Audubon Coffee Shop parking lot at 2852 Johnson Street NE in Minneapolis. We’ll ride down less traveled roads and trails including a spin through Wirth Park. Alan Wichman and Mike Daniels .
13 SUN MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. C 18 mi. Two lake double loop within the boundaries of Plymouth, utilizing pre-Luce Line trail connection. 12 noon start. 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
13 SUN THAN DOH SERIES #1. A/B 45-55 mi, B 35-40 mi, C 20-25 mi. Depart at 3 PM from the parking lot of the Erik's Bike Shop in St. Louis Park (8006 Minnetonka Blvd., ). All riders welcome. Join us for excellent Vietnamese food at Thanh-Do (across the street, ) after the ride. Julie VanMersbergen, Dave Swaab .
14 MON CHAMPLIN NORTH AND WEST. A/B 25-40 mi. Depart at 10:15 AM. See June 7.
14 MON A RIDE IN THE COUNTRY. A/B 35-45 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center. Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth. 2 miles west of I-494. Enjoy an afternoon ride with your friends. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)
14 MON LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 20-25 mi. 6 PM. See June 7.
14 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 35-40 mi., B 30-35 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 7.
15 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
15 TUE MEANDER THE BURBS. C 20-25 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Shady Oak Center parking lot. From Hwy 62 go south, turning left on City West Pkwy, then right into this strip mall parking lot. We will meander around Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and Minnetonka. Lunch option after ride. Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson, .
15 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 1.
15 TUE MINNETONKA LOOP. A/B 25-30 mi. 6 PM. See June 1.
15 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36-42 mi., B/C 31 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 1.
15 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See June 1.
16 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20 - 30 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See June 2.
16 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See June 2.
16 WED ANOTHER WEDNESDAY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. A/B 35 miles. Depart at 10 AM from St. Andrew's Church, immediately to the west of Mahtomedi High School. Self sufficient B riders welcome. Amy Lewis, Linda Peterson.
16 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi or A/B 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 2.
16 WED BEST BET BY BEST BUY. B 25 - 35 mi. 6 PM. See June 2.
16 WED STONE ARCHING. A/B 26 mi. Departs promptly at 6:00 PM from the Lock & Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge (go northeast on Portland from Washington Ave then just past West River Road down a short steep hill to the Minneapolis Lock & Dam parking lot) in Minneapolis for a ride using the East and West River Roads, Summit Ave and the High Bridge. Charlie Caswell (WEB RIDE)
16 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.) Come on out and ride along the quiet winding backroads of the area on a ride where you can practically count the number of turns! Mary Derks
16 WED TRAILS AT SUNSET. B/C 16-24 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See June 2.
17 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
17 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. Depart at 6 PM. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. See June 3.
17 THU GOOGLY MOOGLY II: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO. B 25-35 miles. 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
17 THU FARQUAR PARK LOOP. A or A/B 36 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. Map to start: (http://www.frontiernet.net/~jpughmn/maps/Farquar) John Pugh, Lisa Dust.
17 THUR STONE ARCHING. A/B 26 mi. Departs promptly at 6:00 PM from the Lock & Dam parking lot underneath the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge (go northeast on Portland from Washington Ave then just past West River Road down a short steep hill to the Minneapolis Lock & Dam parking lot) in Minneapolis for a ride using the East and West River Roads, Summit Ave and the High Bridge. Charlie Caswell, (WEB RIDE)
18 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mi. Departs at 10 AM from Bruegger's Bagels, across Hwy 96 from Snail Lake School (on east end of strip mall on NE corner of Hwy 96 & Hodgson/49 in North Oaks). This all-time favorite "Metric" route's half-way point is Marine-on-St-Croix, a charming little town! Hugh Gitlin (Web Ride)
18 FRI A RIDE IN THE COUNTRY. A/B 35-40 mi. Depart 12:00 noon from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center. Hwy 55 and County Rd 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Susan Evan
18 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 4.
19 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See June 12.
19 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Leave at 9 AM. See June 5.
19 SAT WOW CENTURY TRAINING SERIES #1. B 35-40 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.
19 SAT HUGO HEARTLAND. B 40 mi. Fairly flat. Depart at 9:30 AM from Ramsey County Beach on White Bear Lake, off Hwy. 96 just east of Hwy. 61. Doug Nelson, .
19 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
19 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Leave at 12:30 PM. See June 5.
19 SAT SINGING STIRRUPS MIX' IN MAPLE. A/B 40-50 mi. B 35-38 mi. B/C - C 25-30 mi. Pedal out at 2 P.M. from Weaver Lake Elementary school parking lot in Maple Grove-(15900 Weaver Lake Road) 1.2 miles West of I-94. Tune your wheels with fun to ride on one of these three June Club Mixer routes. Our ride leaders have mapped out two separate low traffic, scenic country roads for the A/B and B riders to drum along. Our B/C and C riders will band together for mapless, no drop group ride. They will be humming mostly on the newly paved bike paths that hug Rice Lake and Elm Creek Park, stopping at the Nature Center for note :) Additional Socializing at Applebee's after the ride. Connie Gabriel , Ken Hilgers , Larry Miller, Paula Meserve . (WEB RIDE)
20 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:30 AM. See June 6. Leader: Jim Joy .
20 SUN DOIN' THE DUNES. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See June 6.
20 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
20 SUN RUSH CADY TO EAU GALLE. A/B 60 - 80 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Baldwin WI (Exit 19 on I-94). Park behind the Kwik Trip, just north of I-94. A ride through the river valleys of the Rush River, Eau Galle River and Cady Creek. Alternate routes available to avoid some of the hills. Rest stops will be at 20-25 mile spacing. Scott Larson
20 SUN ICE CREAM SUNDAE. B/C 25-30 mi. Depart at 2:30 PM from the parking lot 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. Explore the parks and trails of St. Paul, including the new riverside spur of the Shepard Road path, on route to Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe for an ice cream treat. Julie VanMersbergen, Dave Swaab
20 SUN RUM RUNNER. B/C 24 mi. Depart at 3:30 PM 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. (WEB RIDE)
21 MON CHAMPLI NORTH AND WEST. A/B 25-40 mi. Depart at 10:15 AM. See June 7.
21 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 35-40 mi., B 30-35 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 7.
21 MON LAKE NOKOMIS. A/B 25-30 miles. Depart at 6:00 PM from the Nokomis Beach Coffee House at the corner of 28th Avenue and 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Park on the street. Susan Evan bikersusan-at-hotmail.com (WEB RIDE)
22 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
22 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 1.
22 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36-42 mi., B/C 31 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 1.
22 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See June 1.
23 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See June 2.
23 WED SUMMER SOLSTICE METRIC CENTURY-EAST. A/B 62 mi. Be at Ramsey County Beach (off Hwy. 96) on White Bear Lake by 4:45 PM and depart PROMPTLY at 5 PM. Take advantage of the long daylight and ride to Osceola and back in an evening. Bring Vista-type light just in case. Leaders are Pete Hawkins and Charles Breer
23 WED SOUTHERN COMFORT. B/C 20 - 30 mi. 6 PM. See June 9.
23 WED TRAILS AT SUNSET. B/C 16-24 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See June 2.
23 WED VILLAGE BLEND WRAPUP 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 east 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 we have the opportunity to eat/socialize at the Village Blend. Diane Boushek
24 THU THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
24 THU A DUTCH TREAT PLUS. Depart at 6 PM. A/B 29 mi., B 23 mi. See June 3.
24 THU GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-35 miles. 6 PM. See June 3.
24 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 29 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See June 10.
24 THU TCBC TIRE REPAIR CLINIC. Held at Sibley Bike Depot in St. Paul from 7 to 9 PM; reservation required. See newsletter article. Contact Pete Hawkins
25-27. WEEKEND IN DULUTH COUNTRY. Enjoy the magic of this great port city and its environs with biking and other fun activities. Come for one, two or all three days. See separate info. For information and inputs contact Clareyse Nelson, , Herb Schultz, . e-mail herbsch1-at-juno.com. Mary Nelsen is Ambassador for this trip, .
25 FRI CUPPA COFFEE. C 15-20 mi. Leave at 9:00 AM. See June 11.
25 FRI MM3I METRIC. A/B 30 or 62 mi. Departs at 10 AM from Bruegger's Bagels, across Hwy 96 from Snail Lake School (on east end of strip mall on NE corner of Hwy 96 & Hodgson/49 in North Oaks). This all-time favorite "Metric" route's half-way point is Marine-on-St-Croix, a charming little town! Kelly Hazel . (WEB RIDE)
25 FRI CARLTON JAY COOKE LOOP. C ride. 20-25 mi. Meet at 10:30 AM at Munger Trail trailhead in Carlton. From I-35 take Hwy 210 East to Carlton. We will loop Jay Cooke State Park on Munger Trail spur and roads. Optional lunch and activities after ride. Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson
25 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 25-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 4.
26 SAT THE 38TH ANNUAL PAUL BUNYAN DOUBLE CENTURY. AA 202 miles. From Anoka to Mille Lacs Lake, around it and back. Fairly flat. See separate story. As always, same old leader: Bob Hoffman
26 SAT THE MINI BUNYAN RIDE. B/C ride. It’s about 100 km or 61 miles around that big pond. We will depart from Wahkon - about 5 miles west of Isle - in the most southeastern part of that big Mille Lacs Lake. This route is flatter then a proverbial pancake. Please keep in mind that we'll have all day to ride around this very scenic lake. We'll be starting early, we'll have a rest stops at Garrison (Spotlight Svoboda Cafe - I could not find any gute German restaurant), another one in Malmo (Conoco Market). This will be a leisurely beautiful scenic ride. (Last year this ride was a real crowd pleaser). If the weather gute und I can get five people to do this with, it'll be a go. Call to confirm exact location/meeting place und take off time. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller
26 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See June 12.
26 SAT DONE BY NOON. B-B/C 25 mi. Leave at 9 AM. See June 5.
26 SAT EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. C 25 mi. 9:30 AM. See June 5.
26 SAT PLUM CITY PUMPER. A/B 60 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from the municipal parking lot on Main St. at the north end of 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
26 SAT ESCAPE TO WRIGHT COUNTY. B 67-75 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Zachary Square Shopping Center, Maple Grove (take the County Rd. 81 exit off I-94, go north toward Osseo, then about one mile west of Osseo on County Rd. 81, turn right onto Zachary Lane and go about ½ mile to parking lot at center). Travel scenic and rolling byways of the western Hennepin County enroute to Wright County. Bring money for lunch at about the halfway point. Enjoy the wide open spaces and backroads as you pedal back to Maple Grove! Margaret Kelly and Alan Wichman
26 SAT SCENIC RIDE DULUTH TO TWO HARBORS. C 40-45 mi. Meet at 10:00 AM at Gitchi Gammi Park. Take I-35 through Duluth and exit North Shore Scenic Drive-London Rd. Park is just past Brighton Beach on Congon Blvd & 68th street. We will bike the North Shore Scenic Drive road to Two Harbors, enjoy lunch and return. Optional activities after ride. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz
26 SAT B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. B 30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See June 12.
26 SAT DONE BY NOON DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Leave at 12:30 PM. See June 5.
26 SAT PARK TO PARK BY PARKWAYS. B 37 mi. Depart at 4:30 PM from St. Luke Lutheran Church (Edgcumbe Road & Field Ave.) in St. Paul. Ride from Highland Park to St. Louis Park and back using primarily parkways and bikeways. Plenty of dinner opportunities at Sibley Plaza follow the ride. Hugh Gitlin
26 SAT JORDAN VALLEY BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC). 10, 20, 35 mi. Starts at Lagoon Park in Jordan in the Minnesota River Valley. or e-mail
info-at-JordanValleyBikeTour.org.
June 27 - July 5th GRAND EXCURSION BIKE RIDE. (non-TCBC) See ad in last issue. 9 days -at- 35 to 70 miles p/day. Registration ends June 1st. www.GrandExcursion.com
27 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 5:30 AM. See June 6. Leader: Kristine Poelzer
27 SUN DOIN' THE DUNES. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See June 6.
27 SUN CHASKA-WACONIA-CHASKA. A/B 38-45 mi (self-sufficient B’s welcome). Departs 9 AM. See June 13 for details.
27 SUN MUNGER TRAIL RIDE TO CARLTON. C ride 30 mi. Meet at 9:30 AM at Munger Trail trailhead located across from Zoo in West Duluth. (near Indian Point Park) We will ride trail to Carlton, lunch a bit and return. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz
27 SUN RIDE THE RAILS. B about 60 mi. Let's leave at 9:30 AM from Mahtomedi High School located on County 12 (Stillwater Rd) just east of Hwy 244. We will bike from there to the new concept community of Jackson Meadows (on the bluff above Marine on St. Croix). After a welcome by town officials we will board the Minnesota Transportation Museum's vintage 11:30 AM train (with our bikes) for an $8 rail trip to Osceola where we'll lunch at the biker friendly Adventures Sporting Cafe & Pub before pedaling down the Wisconsin side of the St Croix. There will be a rest, regrouping, and tour stop at the coop Common Harvest Farm before heading toward Stillwater on our way back to Mahtomedi. David Gepner
27 SUN HIMALAYA HOP & BRUNCH. A/B 45, B 35 miles. Depart at 10 AM from the main parking lot at the University of St. Thomas, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Join us to climb a few rolling and not-so-rolling hills, with some flatter terrain to warm up, cool down and raise your average overall speed! Afterwards, join us for a Nepalese brunch featuring hot momo at Everest-on-Grand (www.hotmomo.com), just a few blocks east on Grand Avenue. Julie VanMersbergen and Jan Kujawa
27 SUN FLAT OUT OF LONG LAKE. A/B 40 - 50 mi. Depart at 1:00 PM 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, (Web Ride)
28 MON CHAMPLIN NORTH AND WEST. A/B 25-40 mi. Depart at 10:15 AM. See June 7.
28 MON A RIDE IN THE COUNTRY. A/B 35-45 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center. Highway 55 and County 24 in Plymouth. 2 miles west of I-494. Enjoy an afternoon ride with your friends. Susan Evan
bikersusan-at-hotmail.com (WEB RIDE)
28 MON LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 20-25 mi. 6 PM. See June 7.
28 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 35-40 mi., B 30-35 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 7.
29 TUE THE GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See June 1.
29 TUE WOBEGON WANDERER TRAIL RIDE. C 44 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Avon. Take I-94 north to Avon (exit 153), then north to trailhead. Will visit the towns of Albany, Freeport and Holdingford. Bring money for lunch enroute. Herb Schultz , Stan Hinich .
29 TUE GEARS, TEARS, & FEARS. A/B 33 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See June 1.
29 TUE MINNETONKA LOOP. A/B 25-30 mi. 6 PM See June 1.
29 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B 36-42 mi., B/C 31 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 1.
29 TUE ACAPULCO RIDE. A/B 28 mi. (21 mile option also). Leave at 6:15 PM. See June 1.
30 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See June 2.
30 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See June 2.
30 WED LAKEVILLE LAKES LOOP. A 34 mi or A/B 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See June 2.
30 WED NORTHERN LAKES LOOP. A/B 30-35 mi., B 25-30 mi. 6 PM. See June 9.
30 WED TRAILS AT SUNSET. B/C 16-24 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM from Cub Foods lot in Maple Grove. From 694, take Weaver Lake Rd exit right to 3rd stoplight. Turn right to Cub Foods and park at north end of lot. Easy paced, social ride mostly on trails. Picnic after ride. Our treat to you!! Mary Swanstrom , Paula Meserve .