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MARCH 2004

2 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

2 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

5 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES REVISITED. (Non-TCBC: Social Event) 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. Please RSVP by Thursday March 4th

6 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

6 SAT SOUTH FOR THE WINTER. B 15-40 mi. Depart at 11 AM from the Byerlys 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

7 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. Depart at 1 PM from County Cycles (2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville) NEW LOCATION. Park on Woodhill Drive to the side of the store, not in the store parking lot. Check out the cool new gear at County Cycles’ annual open house (12-5PM) before and/or after the ride. Light refreshments & product samples may be available. Weather dictates distance, tire tread & clothing layers for the ride. Charles Breer

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

10 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.

11 THU KAFFEE, TORTE ODER KUCHEN ANYONE? (Non-TCBC: Social Event) 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

13 SAT MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See March 6.

13 SAT ALMOST ST. PADDY'S DAY PEDAL. B 20-30 mi. Depart at 12 PM from the Green Mill Restaurant, north of I-694 and east of Lexington Ave in Shoreview. Irish eyes will be a-smilin' as we celebrate in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day on our trusty two-wheelers. Dressing in green is encouraged. Take your favorite leprechaun for a ride and the miles will fly by! Snack option afterwards at the Green Mill for those who have worked up an appetite. Katie O'Kovar (AKA Kate Kovar)

14 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

17 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 March 10.

20 SAT MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See March 6.

20 SAT SOUTH FOR THE WINTER. B 15-40 mi. Depart at 11 AM. See March 6.

21 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See March 14. Jim Joy

23 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See Mar. 2. Jim Joy

24 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 March 10.

27 SAT A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. B 15-25 mi. Depart at 11 AM from the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, See Ride Leader Forum information for directions. Surprise, surprise, it’s a bike ride! Here’s a chance for ride leaders (and other winter riders) to get in a ride before the 1:30 PM refresher. Most of the route will be on trails so mountain bikes are recommended. For a small fee you can purchase a day pass to the community center for post ride clean-up. Kate Kovar

27 SAT NEW LEADER TRAINING AND LEADER FORUM. See separate info. New leaders in the morning, leader forum at 1:30 in the afternoon, at Brooklyn Center Community Center.

28 SUN MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDE. MB-A/B 10-30 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See March 6.

28 SUN PAPER MAN. B 30 mi. Depart at 12 noon from Ramsey Beach. First in a series of training rides for the IRONMAN. Please note that there are no rest stop options after about 7 miles into the ride. Take highway 61 north through White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. Liz Sands and Mark Gregory.

28 SUN THINK SPRING. A/B 15-40 mi. 1 PM. See March 14. Jim Joy.

30 TUE WINTER WARMUP. A/B 15-25 mi. 11 AM. See March 2. Jim Joy.

31 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 March 10.

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