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OCTOBER 2004

1 FRI AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 35 mi. Depart at 12:30 just north of the parking lot of the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Park in the street. If you park in the lot, you will have to pay. Join your friends for an afternoon ride with a stop at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan

1 FRI TGIF DAY INTO NIGHT. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the rear lot of the Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson. Ride at your own pace with a map to the rest stop in Centerville conveniently located next to the Dairy Queen. We will regroup at the rest stop and ride back together through a scenic series of trails and lightly traveled neighborhood roads. Join us for the traditional dinner at Paninos after the ride. The entire route is paved so road bikes are fine but front and rear lights are required for all. Kate Kovar, Phil Doi and Irene Erickson

2-3 CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT. A/B. Meet at 10 AM both days. This was so much fun in May that we've chosen to offer the event again in the fall by popular demand! The Saturday ride will depart at 10:30 AM from Pepin, Wisconsin. Pepin is about 70 scenic miles southeast of the Twin Cities on WI. Hwy. 35. Park on 1st Street along the river front by the Harbor View Restaurant. It will be 65 miles but a shorter option of perhaps 50 to 55 miles is in the works. Let's dine in style that evening at the famous Harbor View. (Great food but they do not accept credit cards). We will stay overnight in Pepin. The Sunday ride will depart from Alma, Wis. at 10:30 AM. Options of 65, 58 and 44 miles with the first 27 miles in common on this day. Alma is about 16 miles south of Pepin on Hwy. 35. Meet and park on Main St. (WI. 35) on the north end of town near Lock and Dam # 4. A fine breakfast can be had at the Pier 4 Cafe at 600 North Main St. in Alma next to the Lock and Dam. The leaders will meet there to eat about 9 AM. Please join us. Both days feature beautiful back roads into the hills and dales of Wisconsin's famed "coulee country". Hills you say? You betcha! On the long 65-mile routes we'll climb about 3,400 feet on Saturday and nearly a mile (5,100 feet) on Sunday. And be forewarned...we'll encounter the infamous "Col de County PP" with up to a 16% grade on Saturday! So bring your "lean and mean" legs and "I love altitude" attitude for a cycling experience like no other. Please check the web page at http://home.comcast.net/~bicyclebill/coulees/ for lodging options in Pepin and further info. Leaders: Bob Hoffman, Bill Simon & Rebecca Lawrence.

2 SAT ANOKA PARKS FALL COLOR TOUR. B/C 35 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM from Bunker Hills Golf Course at Highway 242 (Main St) and Foley Blvd in Coon Rapids. Meet at the first parking lot on the golf course road. Tour Anoka County Parks, including Bunker Hills, Coon Rapids Dam, and Rum River Central Regional Parks. John Swoyer

2 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

2 SAT 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.

2 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

2 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 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 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

2 SAT EXURBAN. C 24 mi. 12:30 PM start. Take a ride in the country without driving too far or taking too much time. Park in the Deephaven City Hall/Police parking lot off Cottagewood Road. We'll do the new loop of Victoria and stop at Adele's upon returning. Trail is crushed limestone. Directions: Take Minnetonka Blvd west from Mpls to Cottagewood Rd, turn right to parking. Or take Hwy 7 west to Vine Hill Rd, right to Minnetonka Blvd, left to Cottagewood Rd, right to parking. Dave Rusinko

2 SAT OKTOBERFEST in NE Minneapolis. A/B 30-35 mi. 1:00. We'll meet in the parking lot of the Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit, (one block south of Lowry Ave. on University Ave. in Northeast Minneapolis) for a ride and warm up for the evening events. Join us after the ride in the Oktoberfest tent for authentic German food, drink and a umpa band. If the weather is nasty the ride may not go but still come on over for a evening of merriment Ziggy, Zaggy, Ziggy, Zaggy, Hoi, Hoi Hoi Ride leader Kate Kovar

2 SAT DONE BY ONE DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM (Note: New Start Time) 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. Perhaps even a different route through St. Paul! Tony Anthonisen, Dave Swaab.

3 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:15 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: Kristine Poelzer

3 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B 44 mi. Depart at 9:00 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 SUN MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. C 19 mi. 12 noon start. Two-lake double loop within the boundaries of Plymouth. Changes for Fall - course reversed, new rest stop, fall color loop added. Find East Medicine Lake Park. Take 169 to Medicine Lake Rd exit, go west to Frontage Rd., left approx half-mile to park. Dave Rusinko

3 SUN LAKES I LIKE. A/B 26 or 32 mi. Depart at 3:45 PM from parking lot of Erik’s Bike Shop in Shoreview, on the NW corner of Hwy 694 and Rice St in Shoreview Center. A scenic route, with a few hill climbs and relatively few turns, passing by many of the area’s lakes. Self-sufficient B riders are most welcome. Kristine Poelzer

4 MON A MORNING RIDE. A/B 30-40 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from the street parking NW of Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy the fall air and colors with a stop at the historic Dunn Brothers in Eden Prairie. Katie Angle 612-869-3194.

4 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. NEW TIME!!! 11 AM departure from Boom Island Park on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, just south of the Plymouth Ave. Bridge. Parking fee in lot. These will be out and back rides utilizing the beautiful Minneapolis bike path system when available. Mountain bikes may be more comfortable on the paths. Julie Timm

4 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6 PM from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic (White Bear Ave and County Rd. B), south on White Bear Ave from Hwy 36. Don't let the shorter days stop your after-work rides! Invest in front and rear lights and join us as we continue to leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington County. Even though much of the ride occurs before dark, front and rear lights will be required by the time we finish. Kate Kovar; Mary Derks.

5 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. We’ll be meeting back at the old "Burger King" parking lot on Hwy 36 und 120 or also called "Century Ave" (Please park to the rear of lot). We’ll be leaving at 8:30 AM sharp und stopping at the end of the trail (Pine Point Park) for a brief break. We can all meet back at the BK for lunch if you wish. Have any questions? Call Augie aka "the Gus Meister" Muller .

5 TUE ZIP. A 18-28 mi. Depart at 5 PM sharp from the parking lot at Summit Ave and Mississippi River Blvd. Zip up and down the hills of St. Paul before dark. Mileage decreases as daylight decreases. Must be able to maintain “A” pace over hilly terrain to finish before dark. Shelby and Liesa Miller.

5 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 20-25 mi. Meet to leave by 6 PM from Mendota Plaza, located on the southeast corner of Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights. This is located less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110. A good portion of the route is on paved trails. Front and rear lights are required. Mountain or cross bikes recommended. The ride will be map-less, so the group will stay together. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen.

5 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. 7 PM in St. Paul.

6 WED MISSISSIPPI RIVER GORGE RIDE. C 20 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Minnehaha Falls Park parking lot (north of pavilion). Enjoy luncheon stop en route. Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson.

6 WED LAKE NOKOMIS RIDE A/B 25-45 mi Depart at 11:00 am from the Nokomis Beach Coffee shop on the corner of 28th Avenue & 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Mileage will depend on the weather. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)

6 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N – just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville). Park at the west end of the lot. Front & rear lights required. Cross or mountain bikes recommended. Enjoy a ride in the crisp autumn air past area lakes and parks. Join your compadres afterwards at ‘Ol Mexico for fun and refueling! Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks and Liz Sands

7 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

7 THU STONE ARCH EXPRESS. A 18-28 mi. Depart at 5 PM sharp from the Lock and Dam parking lot under 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 Mpls Lock and Dam parking lot). Mileage decreases as daylight decreases. Must be able to maintain “A” pace over hilly terrain to finish before dark. Shelby Miller

7 THU INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. N 20-25 mi. Leaves at 6:00 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. Front and rear lights will be required for this ride on local trails and streets. Afterward, we'll adjourn to a local eatery for international cuisine. Julie VanMersbergen (julie-at-spy.net/651.253.2493) and Hugh Gitlin

8-10 LOOMIS MTN BIKE RIDE. Cable, WI. See separate article. Rides each day.

8-10 CHIPPEWA VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND. C rides, 25-40 mi per day. Experience a fun filled fall weekend of trail biking for one, two, or all three days and enjoy optional evening activities. You arrange your own lodging. Contact: Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381; Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009; for area/activities/lodging information and inputs. Eau Claire TCBC'er John Hoffmann will act as Ambassador and will provide local expertise.

8 FRI OLD ABE TRAIL RIDE. C 30-35 mi. Meet at 10:00 AM at trailhead north of Chippewa Falls, WI at the junction of Hwy S and Hwy O. We will trek a Journey of Discovery along this paved abandoned railroad grade trail to Cornell, enjoy lunch, then return. Along the way we will view natural and historic sites including Old Abe's statue. After ride, optional activities will be available including possible visit to Leinenkugle Brewery Lodge and brewery tour. $3.00 trail fee. Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson

8 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30, 47 or 64 mile routes. 10:00 AM departure from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park, 4500 Rice St., just south of Highway 96 north end. Warm up for the weekend while watching the seasonal changes on this scenic ride. Katie Angle

8 FRI TGIF NIGHT. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the rear lot of the Burnet Realty at Highway 96 and Hodgson. Ride together through a scenic series of trails and lightly traveled neighborhood roads. Join us for the traditional dinner at Paninos after the ride. The entire route is paved so road bikes are fine but front and rear lights are required for all. Kate Kovar 651-779-1508, Phil Doi 651-639-1426 and Irene Erickson

9 SAT THE GATEWAY/SUNRISE PRAIRIE/HARDWOODCREEK TRAIL. A/B RIDE. 160.0 km or 100 miles (With a Social C pace so we’ll have all day to do it). Yes, this is the Big Kahuna, the Grand Pooba, the Biggie, the Mother of all C pace rides (for me anyway). This is the one you’ve been waiting for all summer. Well, wait no more gut people, it’s here. We’ll be doing the whole Gateway plus the entire Heartland und Sunrise Prairie trail. Starting/finishing at the Burger King parking lot (please, park to the rear of the lot) at the corner of Century or 120 und Hwy 36 in North St. Paul und we’ll be leaving at 8:00 AM sharp (so please try to be there 10 to 15 minutes ahead of that time). We’ll have a couple of designated rest stops along the way. 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 aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

9 SAT CHIPPEWA RIVER TRAIL. C 35-40 mi. Meet at 10:00 AM at trailhead in Eau Claire, WI. From Hwy 12 in Eau Claire, take Menomonie St East onto Water St approximately one mile to 1st Ave. Parking lot on left. We will trek to Caryville and Meridean, with stops en route. $3.00 Trail Fee. Optional Dining/Theater venues after ride in and about Eau Claire. Herb Schultz; Clareyse Nelson.

9 SAT PLUM CITY PUMPER. A/B 65-80 mi. Depart at 10:00 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. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. The route varies, and a shorter option may be available. Details will be posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. Plum City is on U.S. Hwy. 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Tony Wanschura

9 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See October 2.

9 SAT DOUBLE YOUR DAY. B 25 or 35 mi. Depart at 1:00 PM from the Minnetonka City Hall upper lot. Ride this classic from the early 90's in the western suburbs of Minnetonka, Jonathon and Victoria. See separate write up about DOUBLE OUR DAY. Dick Hartmann or Pete May.

9 SAT DONE BY ONE DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See October 2.

9 SAT THIGHS, SIGHS & CRIES. A/B 35 mi. Depart at 2:00 PM from the parking lot near the Bloomington Life Time Fitness Club (northeast corner of Normandale Blvd. and 84th Street: 5250 West 84th Street). Park at the end of the bank's lot that is next to the apartment complex. This is a great training ride as we tackle the hills in the southern & western suburbs. As always, self sufficient B riders are most welcome and encouraged to ride. Stephan Kieu. Call if the weather looks threatening.

10 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:30 AM. See Oct. 3. Leader: Steve Robertson

10 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B 44 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM. See October 3.

10 SUN H.O.O.P. (HILLS OUT OF PRESCOTT) ROUTE NO. 1. A/B 71 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Point Douglas Park, on US 10 just west of Prescott. This route is very hilly with many short, steep climbs. As all Wisconsin rides seem to be, this route is on scenic rural roads with very little traffic. Please bring enough food and water to get you to the first rest stop at 32 miles. John Pugh

10 SUN BIRCHWOOD BRUNCH. B 30-35 mi. Leaves at 10 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.) Enjoy the fall morning and cap off your ride with a snack or brunch at the Birchwood Cafe. Julie VanMersbergen.

10 SUN RED CEDAR AND CREAMERY BRUNCH. C 20-30 mi. Meet at 10 AM at Menomonie, WI trailhead. Exit Hwy 94 on exit 41A at Menomonie. Go south on Hwy 25, then west on Hwy 29 following signs to trailhead. We will brunch at the Creamery. $3.00 Trail Fee. Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz.

10 SUN LAKES I LIKE. A/B 26 or 32 mi. Depart at 3:30 PM (new time) See October 3.

11 MON DEADLINE for the Nov/Dec newsletter.

11 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. 11 AM. See October 4.

11 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See October 4.

12 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

12 TUE ZIP. A 18-28 mi. 5 PM. See October 5.

12 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 20-25 mi. 6 PM. See October 5.

13 WED. Mississippi River Gorge Ride. C 22 mi. Depart at 10 AM from Minnehaha Falls parking lot north of the pavilion. fee for parking or park on the street. This should be a great time to see the fall colors! Enjoy lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson. (WEB RIDE)

13 WED LAKE NOKOMIS RIDE A/B 25-45 mi Depart at 2:00 pm from the Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop on the corner of 28th Avenue & 50th Street in south Minneapolis. Mileage will depend on the weather. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)

13 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N – just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville). Park at the west end of the lot. Front & rear lights required. Cross or mountain bikes recommended. Enjoy a ride in the crisp autumn air past area lakes and parks. Join your compadres afterwards at ‘Ol Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling! Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks and Kristine Poelzer.

14 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

14 THU STONE ARCH EXPRESS. A 18-28 mi. 5 PM. See October 7.

15 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30, 47 or 64 mile routes. 10:00 AM. See October 8. Katie Angle

15 FRI TGIF NIGHT. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See October 8.

16 SAT SPRING VALLEY RIDE. A/B 60-70 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Handy Andy Park in Spring Valley, WI. Directions from MN: take I-94 east to exit 24, go right/south 6 miles to Route 29, then left/east 2 miles. Handy Andy Park is on the right, just east of Main St (look for the horse statue.) We'll do a relaxed ride on the beautiful low-traffic roads of the area and hopefully see some great fall colors! There will be a lunch stop at The Creamery in Downsville around the halfway point. Mary Derks.

16 SAT B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. B 30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See October 2.

16 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See October 2.

16 SAT JAVA & LUNCH. A/B 50-55 mi. Depart 10:30 AM from the parking lot of NOW Bikes & Fitness - 3673 Lexington Ave. No. in Shannon Square a few blocks south of Hwy 694 in Arden Hills (651-490-7709). Water & restrooms available in bike shop. Ride out and back route of 25 miles or so with long straight stretches and very few turns. The group will discuss the lunch options in our destination city of Forest Lake and choose one that fits the weather for the day...hot chocolate & soup or ice cream & sandwich. Cue sheet provided. Kristine Poelzer (WEB RIDE)

16 SAT DONE BY ONE DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See October 2.

17 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:30 AM. See Oct. 3. Leader: Joe Schlechter

17 SUN MIKE'S COFFEE BEAN EXPRESS. B/C 23-37 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM from Nokomis Beach Coffee House at the corner of 28th and 50th Street in south Minneapolis. This ride may be mapless and weather will dictate the miles. Come early for coffee or a roll.

17 SUN WEAR YELLOW RIDE. B 50 mi. Leaves at 10 AM from Ramsey Beach in White Bear Lake (Take highway 61 through White Bear Lake, turn right on 96 east on the north side of town. Ramsey Beach is 1/4 mile ahead on the right). Wear a yellow jersey and/or yellow wristband in support of cancer survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. Ride leader will have some yellow wristbands available for a donation - proceeds will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The route will go to Scandia and Marine on St. Croix. Liz Sands.

17 SUN APPLE PANDOWDY. A/B 30-40 mi. Leave at 1 PM. Let’s go searching for fall apples right in St. Paul. Meet at the Linwood Community Center, on St. Clair Avenue at Victoria, in St. Paul. Liesa and Shelby Miller.

17 SUN LAKES I LIKE. A/B 26 or 32 mi. Depart at 3:30 PM (new time) See October 3.

18 MON A MORNING RIDE. A/B 30-40 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM. See October 4.

18 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. 11 AM. See October 4.

18 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See October 4.

19 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

19 TUE ZIP. A 18-28 mi. 5 PM. See October 5.

19 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 20-25 mi. Meet to leave by 6. See October 5.

20 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct. 13.

21 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

21 THU STONE ARCH EXPRESS. A 18-28 mi. 5 PM. See October 7.

21 THU INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. N 20-25 mi. Leaves at 6:00 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. Front and rear lights will be required for this ride on local trails and streets. Afterward, we'll adjourn to a local eatery for international cuisine. Julie VanMersbergen and Hugh Gitlin.

22 FRI A RIDE IN THE COUNTRY. A/B 35-40 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM from the Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Highway 55 and Country Road 24 in Plymouth, 2 miles west of I-494. Park at the north end of the parking lot. Play hooky from work, and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Our rest stop will be the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan

22 FRI TGIF NIGHT. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See October 8.

23 SAT RED WING/CANNON FALLS EXPRESS NOW LEAVING ON TRACK 11. This will be another big C Social Ride. 64 km 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 halfway 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

23 SAT SEE-SAW TO ARKANSAW. A/B 65-80 mi. Depart at 10:00 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. Route varies, and a shorter option may be available. Details will be posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. Tony Wanschura.

23 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See October 2.

23 SAT PETTICOAT JUNCTION. B 30-35 mi. and C 20-25 mi. Depart at 11:15 AM from parking lot of Moose Country Restaurant (651-451-0160), 857 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Lilydale, near Hwy 35E across the river from St. Paul. ALL LADIES WELCOME for these scenic & social group rides. New women members are especially encouraged to join us! Choose either of the two mileage/speed route options. Routes will likely include the Big Rivers Regional Trail, trail along Hwy 494, trails in Ft. Snelling & Minnehaha Parks, trail along Mississippi River Road & Shepard Road, and a spin up the High Bridge in the bike lane before the finale of descending the Hwy 13 hill. Afterward, plan to "do lunch" out on the deck to chat more and get to know one another. Gentlemen may ride as well. Note: all trails are paved...we might fit in the new 35E bridge bike/ped crossing too! B ride Co-Leaders: Leann Cummins on her recumbent bike lebiker2003-at-yahoo.com 651-777-1080 and Elizabeth Dohogne on her touring bike and C ride Co-leaders: Kristine Poelzer on her cross bike and Lucia Pierson on her road bike

23 SAT DONE BY ONE DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See October 2.

24 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:45 AM. See Oct. 3. Leader: Kristine Poelzer

24 SUN H.O.O.P. (HILLS OUT OF PRESCOTT) ROUTE NO. 2. A/B 71 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Point Douglas Park, on US 10 just west of Prescott. This route is very hilly but it doesn’t have as many short, steep climbs as H.O.O.P. Route #1. As all Wisconsin rides seem to be, this route is on scenic rural roads with very little traffic. Please bring enough food and water to get you to the first rest stop at 36 miles. John Pugh.

24 SUN BIRCHWOOD BRUNCH. B 30-35 mi. Leaves at 10 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.) Enjoy the fall morning and cap off your ride with a snack or brunch at the Birchwood Cafe. Julie VanMersbergen.

24 SUN MIKE’S COFFEE BEAN EXPRESS. B/C 23-37 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See October 17.

24 SUN LAKES I LIKE. A/B 26 or 32 mi. Depart at 3:00 PM (new time) See October 3.

25 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. 11 AM. See October 4.

25 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See October 4.

26 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

26 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 20-25 mi. Meet to leave by 6. See October 5.

27 WED LRT NORTH SOCIAL RIDE. 20-30 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from downtown Hopkins at 8th Ave just north of Main St. Park on street. Lunch stop en route. Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz.

27 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the Roseville Professional Center (2233 Hamline Ave N – just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Ave in Roseville). Park at the west end of the lot. Front & rear lights required; cross or mountain bikes recommended. Enjoy a ride in the crisp autumn air past area lakes and parks. Join your compadres afterwards at ‘Ol Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling! Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks and Lisa Austin.

28 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35. 8:30 AM. See October 5.

29 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30, 47 or 64 mile routes. 10:00 AM. See October 8. Michael McNutt

30 SAT HALLOWEEN RIDE. B/C 30-35 mi. Depart at 9:30 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. 'Trick or treat' your way across St. Paul, making three spooky and social stops for refreshments at TCBC member homes. Bicycle-safe costumes encouraged -- vote in the costume contest at the last rest stop! Leaders/for more info: Hugh Gitlin or Julie VanMersbergen.

31 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:00 AM. See Oct. 3. Leader: Scott Larson

31 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B 44 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM. See October 3.

31 SUN GHOULISH GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 40-45 mi. Depart at 11 AM from the University of St. Thomas main lot, corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Wave at the ghosts in St. Paul's oldest cemetery, visit the boo-tiful Roseville Reservoir, and feel a spooky chill as you ride through the Battle Creek Ravine. Julie VanMersbergen.

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