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SEPTEMBER

1 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 explore the beautiful metro area by bicycle. Julie Timm.

1 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart at 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. Variety of routes, with shortcut options available on all. Well worth the drive. Due to location, call morning of ride if weather is questionable. Sue Blum.

1 WED STONE ARCHING. A/B 27 mi. Departs promptly at 5:15 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. Mike Beadles.

1 WED MELLOW WEDNESDAYS SOUTH! C ride, 5:30 PM, rolling, 14-20 miles depending on speed of participants and sunset. Meet at St. Joan of Arc parking lot, found one block north and east of the 46th St. exit of 35W in So. Mpls. We'll have a good time. Power to the slow! Ride around the lakes of South Minneapolis and along the waterways. All ride together. Edie Kalweit for additional information.

1 WED BEST BET BY BEST BUY. B 15-25 mi. 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

1 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! A/B 20-25 mi. Depart at 6 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. Ride past parks and lakes 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 THU 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.

2 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 30 mi. Depart at 5:45 PM (note time change) 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. A scenic route southward into northern Dakota County on mostly lesser-traveled roads. Tony Wanschura.

2 THU INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. B 20 miles. 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. Join us to beat the sunset in Dakota County. Afterward, we'll go to dinner at Cosetta for some 'bella' Italian delights. Julie VanMersbergen. (WEB RIDE)

2 THU A DUTCH TREAT. B 15-25 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. As days shorten, ride may be mapless. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Your Leaders: Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

2 THU THE THIRD ANNUAL SEPTEMBER 2nd SENIOR TOUR will depart at 6 PM from the west parking lot of the 3033 Excelsior Blvd Building located at the NW corner of Lake Calhoun.  Join this unique B/C 15-25 mile ride memorializing those among us still able to pedal.  Culminate the evening with a gathering and celebration at Three Pines, the nearby palatial estate of Senor Bob Stimson.  David Gepner.

3 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mile route. 10:00 AM. NEW departure place, Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park, 4500 Rice St., just south of Highway 96 north end. Get a jump start 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.

3 FRI PLUM CITY PUMPER. A/B 53-78 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. Plum City is on U.S. Hwy. 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Tony Wanschura,. (Rescheduled from Sat. Aug 28 due to rain)

3 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. (Map to start: <http://zzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html>) Mark Gregory , Tom and Dona Devine , Lee Thielman.

4 SAT ALL CLUB RIDE. A/B, B, C rides of 63, 48, 29 mi. Briefing starts at 9:30 AM at the main picnic pavilion at Snail Lake Park in Shoreview. See separate story. Led by Pete Hawkins, and others.

5 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 6:45 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: Steve Robertson.

5 SUN 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.

5 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.

5 SUN KIMSON RIDE. A/B 40-45, B 30-35, 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 always welcomed. Join us for excellent Vietnamese food at the restaurant after the ride. Julie VanMersbergen, Dave Swaab , Jan Kujawa, and Hugh Gitlin.

6 MON WOW REVISITED. A/B 56/73 mi. Depart at 9 AM from Hoffman Park, River Falls, WI. Quiet country roads, big hills, and a great lunch stop in Maiden Rock. 94 east to 35 South (River Falls exit). Exit County Road M, turn right (west) on M/Division, then a quick right on Hanson Drive. Dave Eenigenburg .

6 MON MONDAY MUNCHY METRIC. B 55-60 mi. Leaves at 10 AM 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. Social metric to celebrate the holiday. Short cuts possible; call to check. Julie VanMersbergen .

6 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. Noon 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. Julie Timm

6 MON AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 30-40 mi Depart at 12:30 PM from the parking lot near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Join your friends for an afternoon ride with a stop at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan

7 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

7 TUE THIGHS, SIGHS & CRIES. A/B 28-33 mi. Depart at 5:45 PM (NEW TIME) 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

7 TUE ACAPULCO TO AFTON RIDE. A/B 28 and 21 mile options. Leave at 5:45 PM (NOTE TIME CHANGE) 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. Leave the traffic and stoplights of the city behind and enjoy the shade and roller coaster lanes of the Afton woods. These roads are mucho fun! Relax and eat with your Amigos afterwards in the Cantina. B riders wanted. Ride limit of 100. Bob Hoffman.

7 TUE 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. Mike Daniels

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

8 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See Sept. 1.

8 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. 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 midride breaks and gathering at the Champlin Culver’s or other agreeable locales after the ride. Phillip Lawson

8 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM. See Sept. 1. Call morning of ride if weather is questionable.

8 WED STONE ARCHING. A/B 27 mi. Departs promptly at 5:15 PM. See September 1.

8 WED MELLOW WEDNESDAYS SOUTH! C 14-20 mi. 5:30 PM. See September 1.

8 WED SOUTHERN COMFORT. B/C 15-25 mi. Leaving at 6 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield. Meander through the SW Metro on a pleasant evening of leisurely paced pedaling. David Gepner.

8 WED WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. A/B 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 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.) Enjoy a ride along the quiet scenic back roads of the area. Optional dinner after the ride at a local establishment. Mary Derks.

9 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

9 THU HERB'S BIRTHDAY RIDE. C 20-25 mi. Depart at 9:45 AM from VFW parking lot at 1318 Hwy 13, east of Mendota Bridge. Optional lunch stop after the ride at Axel’s in Mendota. Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson.

9 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 30 mi. Depart at 5:30 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. A scenic route southward into northern Dakota County on mostly lesser-traveled roads. Tony Wanschura.

9 THU INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. N 20-25 miles. 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. With sunset getting earlier, we'll go mapless, or provide maps to a meeting point and regroup to enjoy the autumn sunset as a group. Front and rear lights will be required, just to cover our bases. Afterward, we'll go to Boca Chica for a mini- fiesta. Julie VanMersbergen and Hugh Gitlin (WEB RIDE)

9 THU A DUTCH TREAT. B 15-25 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See September 2.

10 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mile route. 10:00 AM. See September 3. Judy Kallestad

10 FRI LATE SUMMER RIDE. B 35 mi. Leave from the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 10:00 AM. This scenic ride will explore the western suburbs of Minneapolis. All retired and unemployed cyclists welcome. Nancy Selz.

10 FRI AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 30-40 mi. Depart at 12:30 PM. See Sept. 6.

10 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 20-28 mi. Depart at 5:45 PM. New time! See September 3. Mark Gregory

11 SAT THE MINI SINGLE UND DOUBLE BUNYAN RIDE. An A/B und B distance ride with the big C pace. A 100 km or 62 mile und a 200 Km or a 124 mile ride. (Single or Double Loop around the big pond of Mille Lacs Lake). It was so much fun doing this ride in June that we’re bringing it back again. Bigger und Better. As before, we will depart from Wahkon - about 5 miles west of Isle - in the most south-central part of Mille Lacs Lake. Please keep in mind that we'll have ALL DAY to ride around this very scenic 62-mile lakeshore. We'll be starting early, we'll have rest stops at Garrison (Spotlight Svoboda Cafe - I could not find any gute German restaurant), another one in Malmo (Conoco Market) right on the corner of 18 und Hwy 47. It will be a leisurely beautiful scenic ride. If the weather gute und I can get 5 people to do this C ride with und 3 people to do the 200 km or 124 miles it will "be a go". Please call to confirm exact location/meeting und take off time. Any questions? Call Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller

11 SAT DOIN' THE DUNES. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 8 a.m. Recover from the hills on this gently rolling 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. (WEB RIDE)

11 SAT SCANDIA CLOVERLEAF. C 2-30 mi. Depart between 9-10 AM. Start from Hay Lake Lions Club Park, at Olinda (County 3) and Old Marine Trail, two miles south of Scandia. Choice of routes for beginners to experienced riders and all riders are welcome. This ride will not have a group start. Routes will be marked and maps provided. Stay after the ride for food and festivities at Taco Daze in Scandia [www.scandiamn.com/tacodaze]. Jan Hogle.

11 SAT SEE-SAW TO ARKANSAW. A/B 65-75 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. 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

11 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

11 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM (Note: New Start Time)  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

11 SAT 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

11 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

11 SAT STONE ARCH BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE. C 20-22 mi. Leave at 2 PM from Webster School parking lot at the corner of Adams St NE and Spring St NE in NE Mpls. We will have a leisurely social ride and stop at Broadway Pizza after the ride. If you can't make it to the ride, join us for pizza after! Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson

11 SAT SEPTEMBER SONG in Rice Lake, WI (non-TCBC). 50 mi. Held to honor North Roads Bike Club’s 36th anniversary. Rain or shine, open to all. Starts at 10 AM at Indian Mounds Park in Rice Lake. Register from 9:30-10 AM. Cue sheet $1.00.

11 SAT TOURING WITH TIM FROM NEW ZEALAND. (non-TCBC) 25-30 mi. Meet at 9:30 am in the Como Park Pavilion parking lot in St. Paul. Contact Rod or Lori 651-646-2086. See New Zealand Pedaltours ad in Sept. issue.

11 SAT JESSE JAMES BIKE TOUR in Northfield (non-TCBC). 30, 60, 100 mi. See ad in August issue.

11 SAT REFUGE RIDE in Big Lake. (non-TCBC). 20, 40, 70 mi. See ad in August issue.

12 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 6:45 AM. See September 5. Leader: Kristine Poelzer

12 SUN LORD OF THE RINGS. A/B 44 or 56 mi. The journey begins at 9:30 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 chain rings an extra workout on the longer option. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen

12 SUN APPLE VALLEY RIDE. B 30 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM from Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. This ride goes through Dakota County to Apple Valley and returns along the Minnesota River. Al Volkers

12 SUN SAINT PAUL CLASSIC BIKE TOUR. (non-TCBC, but mileage credit will be given). 15 or 31 miles. See ad. or www.spnec.org/bike_classic

13 MON DEADLINE for the October ACTIVITY NEWS.

13 MON THE HILLS WE CALL HOME. A/B 40-45 mi. Departs at 10:00 AM from Mounds Park in St. Paul. Park at top of hill near picnic shelters. Climb some hills, see some country and enjoy a trip through Grey Cloud Island with turtles, heron and wildflowers. A most wonderful ride taking in several towns and two counties. Michael McNutt, bikermichael-at-comcast.net 651-208-3185

13 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. Noon. See Sept. 6.

13 MON LAKE NOKOMIS. A/B 25 mi. Depart at 5:45 PM (NOTE TIME CHANGE) from the Nokomis Beach Coffee House on the corner of 28th Ave and 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Susan Evan

13 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 22 mi., B 18 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.

14 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

14 TUE THIGHS, SIGHS & CRIES. A/B 28-33 mi. Depart at 5:45 PM. See September 7.

14 TUE ACAPULCO TO AFTON RIDE. A/B  28 and 21 mile options. Leave at 5:45 PM (NOTE TIME CHANGE). See September 7.

14 TUE LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 15-25 mi. 6 PM. See September 7.

15 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See Sept. 1.

15 WED 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. Lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz 952-941-4381, Clareyse Nelson

15 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM. See Sept. 1. Call morning of ride if weather is questionable.

15 WED SQUARE LAKE CIRCLE. A/B ride. 30 mile ride in Washington County. Departs at 10:30 AM from St. Andrews Church on Co. Road 12 just west of Mahtomedi High School. Amy Lewis, Linda Peterson. (WEB RIDE)

15 WED STONE ARCHING. A/B 27 mi. Departs promptly at 5:15 PM. See September 1.

15 WED MELLOW WEDNESDAYS SOUTH! C 14-20 mi. 5:30 PM. See September 1.

15 WED VILLAGE BLEND WRAP UP RIDE. B 15-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the St. Anthony Village Center 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 halfway point. After ride, the opportunity to eat/socialize at the Village Blend. Diane Boushek

15 WED BEST BET BY BEST BUY. B 15-18 mi. 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

16 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

16 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 15 or 30 mi. Now a day ride! Depart at 11:00 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. A scenic route southward into northern Dakota County on mostly lesser-traveled roads. Lunch at Boca Chica afterwards for those on the longer route. Tony Wanschura.

16 THU THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! A/B 20-25 mi. Depart at 5:45 PM (note change in day & time) 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. Ride past parks and lakes of Roseville and the surrounding area. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol’ Mexico for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks. (WEB RIDE)

16 THU A DUTCH TREAT. B 15-25 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See September 2.

17-19 ROOT RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEEKEND. C rides, 20-40 mi per day. Partake in a fun filled weekend of trail biking and enjoy optional evening activities/theater. You will make your own lodging arrangements. Contact Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz. (COME FOR ONE,TWO, OR ALL THREE DAYS)

17 FRI ROOT RIVER PRESTON TO HARMONY. C 24 mi. Depart from Preston Trail Head at Preston, MN at 12:30 PM. We will bike from Preston to Harmony and return with rest stop in Harmony. Optional dinner and or theater venues available after ride. Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz

17 FRI FALL VELO TREMPEALEAU. "ALL NEW" !! DAY 1. A/B 30-35 mi. Depart at 1 PM from the Pleasant Knoll Motel, 11451 Main Street, Trempealeau, WI 54661. 888-210-8790, www.pleasantknoll.com. For camping options at Perrot State Park, call the park at 608-534-6409. For other lodging options, go to the “Overnight Trips” section of TCBC’s website or see www.trempealeau.net. We’re exploring all-new routes from the historic river town of Trempealeau. There is lots to do besides the scenic and challenging riding the county is known for. We’ll be just down the street from the Great River State Bike Trail. This crushed limestone trail meanders 24 miles through the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, and it’s flat! (Our daily routes will not incorporate this trail.) Bring your binoculars, as the area boasts the best bird watching in a three-state area. And don’t forget your fishing poles, hiking shoes, cameras, golf clubs, and mountain bikes for 8.5 miles of off-road riding in the park! Leaders: John Murphy, Kristine Poelzer; Ron Plinske

17 FRI TGIF DINNER SERIES. B 20-28 mi. Depart at 5:30 PM. New time! See September 3. Mark Gregory

18 SAT DOIN' THE DUNES. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 8 a.m. Recover from the hills on this gently rolling 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. (WEB RIDE)

18 SAT VELO TREMPEALEAU ALL NEW DAY 2. A/B VT 100+, and 75 and 40 mi. Depart at 9 AM (8 AM for VT 100). Join us for our first-ever Velo Trempealeau Century, or enjoy the shorter routes and spend some time on other activities. See Sept. 17.

18 SAT ROOT RIVER LANESBORO TO RUSHFORD. C 36 miles. Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head at Lanesboro, MN at 9:45 AM. We will bike to Rushford for lunch and return with pie stop in Whalan. Optional dinner and theater venues available after ride. Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz

18 SAT B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. B 30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See September 11.

18 SAT FRAN AND TOM'S EXCELLENT RIDE. C 30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM at the Como Park High School parking lot just east of Como Lake (NOT THE PAVILION!). The route winds around a number of lakes as well as through the St. Paul Water Works. No facilities at the start. Fran and Tom Ostertag.

18 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See September 11.

18 SAT HUGO HEARTLAND. B 40 mi. Fairly flat. Depart at 1:30 PM from Ramsey County Beach on White Bear Lake, off Hwy. 96 just east of Hwy. 61. Doug Nelson

18 SAT DONE BY ONE DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See September 11.

19 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:00 AM. See September 5. Leader: Joe Schlechter

19 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B 44 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See September 5.

19 SUN VELO TREMPEALEAU ALL NEW DAY 3. A/B 65 and 43 mi. Depart at 9 AM. See Sept. 17.

19 SUN ROOT RIVER LANESBORO TO FOUNTAIN. C 22 miles. Depart from Lanesboro Trail Head at Lanesboro, MN at 9:00 AM. We will bike to Fountain and return with rest stop in Fountain. Optional luncheon stop after ride. Clareyse Nelson Herb Schultz

19 SUN WAYZATA - LONG LAKE - LAKE MINNETONKA MINI-TOUR. B/C 20 mi. 12 noon start. The tour will travel Wayzata, skirt Long Lake, south along the North Arm, and take in the northern bays of Minnetonka via Cty 15. Park at SW corner of Wayzata Bay Shopping Center off Superior St. This ride ranked B/C because of 3 nasty hills. Approx 1/2 mile on Luce Line (crushed limestone - hard). Enjoy a bite at Maggie's afterward and/or ice-cream at Ben & Jerry's. Dave Rusinko  

19 SUN APPLE VALLEY RIDE. B 30 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See Sept. 12.

19 SUN AUTUMN TREK BICYCLE CLASSIC. (non-TCBC) 18, 25, 62, 85, 100 mi. See ad.

20 MON VELO TREMPEALEAU ALL NEW DAY 4. A/B 65 and 40 mi. Depart at 9 AM. See Sept. 17.

20 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. Noon departure. See Sept. 6.

20 MON MELLOW MONDAYS SOUTH! C ride, 5:30 PM, rolling, 14-20 miles depending on speed of participants and sunset. Meet at St. Joan of Arc parking lot, found one block north and east of the 46th St. exit of 35W in So. Mpls. We'll have a good time. Power to the slow! Ride around the lakes of South Minneapolis and along the waterways. All ride together. Edie Kalweit for additional information.

21 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

21 TUE SAKATAH SINGING HILLS STATE TRAIL. C 42 mi. Depart at 9:45 AM. Take Hwy I-35 to Faribault. 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 luncheon and Dairy Queen stops en route. Herb Schultz

21 TUE THIGHS, SIGHS & CRIES. A/B 28-33 mi. Depart at 5:30 PM. See September 14.

21 TUE ACAPULCO TO AFTON RIDE. A/B  28 and 21 mile options. Leave at 5:45 PM (NOTE TIME CHANGE). See September 7.

21 TUE LAKE NOKOMIS OUT AND BACK. B 15-25 mi. 6 PM. See September 7.

22 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See September 1.

22 WED MIDWEEK MORNING RAMBLES. C 20-30 mi. 10 AM. See September 8.

22 WED LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT SOCIAL RIDE. C 28-30 mi. Depart at 10 AM from parking lot above Minnehaha Falls pavilion. Street parking available or paid parking in the lot. This a social ride along the rivers and lakes of Minneapolis. Lunch stop en route. Herb Schultz Clareyse Nelson.

22 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM. See Sept. 1. Call morning of ride if weather is questionable.

22 WED STONE ARCHING. A/B 27 mi. Departs promptly at 4:45 PM (Note time change!) See September 1.

22 WED WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 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 the school.) Front & rear lights required. Enjoy a ride along the quiet scenic backroads of the area. The route will either be mapless, or we will provide maps to a meeting point and regroup for the remainder of the ride. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks and Kristine Poelzer. (WEB RIDE)

22 WED SOUTHERN COMFORT. B/C 12-15 mi. Leaving at 6 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield. Meander through the SW Metro on a pleasant evening of leisurely paced pedaling. David Gepner.

23 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

23 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 15 or 30 mi. Now a day ride! Depart at 11:00 AM. See September 16.

23 THU INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. N 20-25 miles. 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. With sunset getting earlier, we'll go mapless, or provide maps to a meeting point and regroup to enjoy the autumn sunset as a group. Front and rear lights will be required. Afterward, we'll go to the Liffey for an Irish feeling. Julie VanMersbergen and Hugh Gitlin. (WEB RIDE)

23 THU A DUTCH TREAT. B 15-25 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See September 2.

24 - 26 WOBEGON DAYS. We will explore the Lake Wobegon Trail, including the Holdingford and St Joseph spurs, over three autumn days. This C ride features 10-foot-wide paved trails and also offers extra miles options. Come for 1, 2, or all 3 days. Terry Osell will be Ambassador for this trip. Leader: Herb Schultz

24 FRI MMIV METRIC. A/B 30 or 64 mile route. 10:00 AM. See September 3. Michael McNutt

24 FRI LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL-SAUK CENTRE TO FREEPORT. C 30 mi (Plus extra miles option). Meet at 10:30 AM at Sauk Centre trail. From Hwy 94 take exit 127 north on Hwy 71. Turn left on Hwy 17 and follow to trail head. We will bike to Freeport, have lunch and return. Ambassador, Terry Osell; Leader: Herb Schultz.

24 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

25 SAT ON THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE. Another A/B und B distant ride with that big "C" flavor pace. Brought to you by the one und only "Gus Meister". It’ll be a  128.0 Km / 80 miles round trip from Hinckley (on the old paved bike trail). Needless to say, we’ll be starting early. We’ll have a rest stop at midway point along the way und one at the end. Once again, this will be a very leisurely paced beautiful scenic ride : - ). If the weather cooperates with us und I can get 5 people to do this C ride with, it’ll be a go. Please call for more info und confirm the exact location / meeting und take off time. Call Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller

25 SAT THE BEST OF THE ST CROIX VALLEY. A/B 100, 70, or 45 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM from Mahtomedi Sr. High School (just east of the intersection of Co. Rd. 12 and Hilton Trail). The 70/45 mile routes are the Tin Man route offered earlier this spring, that goes to Lake Elmo, Afton, Stillwater, & Marine on St. Croix. The 100 mile route will extend further north to Scandia and Lindstrom. This route does have a number of hills, but heck, we should all be in shape for that by now, right? There are lots of bail-out options should the weather change or your legs not cooperate. Self sufficient B riders welcome, ride leader will be going at a moderate pace. Liz Sands.

25 SAT PLUM CITY PUMPER. A/B 65-75 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. 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

25 SAT ELM CREEK RIDE. C 25 mi, 9:30 AM. Meet at west side of Holiday gas station parking lot at 109th Ave. N. and Douglas Drive, Champlin. Friendly social ride 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. Optional lunch afterwards. Carolyn Caswell, or Paul Huntington

25 SAT B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. B 30 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See September 11.

25 SAT DONE BY ONE. B-B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See September 11.

25 SAT LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL-ALBANY, FREEPORT AND HOLDINGFORD. C 30 mi. (Plus extra miles option) Meet at 10:30 AM at City Office / Library parking lot in Albany. From Hwy 94, take exit 147 North onto 8th St to first stop sign . Turn right (antique store on corner) and go approximately 5 blocks to parking lot. We will bike to Freeport and check out Charlie's , then return to Albany and onward to Holdingford and have lunch at Lake Wobegon Café, then return to Albany. Ambassador, Terry Osell; Leader, Herb Schultz,

25 SAT DONE BY ONE DOUBLE SHOT. B 25 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See September 11.

25 SAT KABUKI SUSHI RIDE. B 35-40 mi. Depart at 2 PM from the parking lot of the Kabuki Restaurant in Eden Prairie (www.kabukisushi.com, 6534 Flying Cloud Dr., 952-941-5115). Reservations are necessary for limited spaces (14) in the Tatami room, RSVP by Monday 9/20 via email to Stephan. For those who don't get in the Tatami room, the Tappanyaki grill will be available. Julie Timm, Stephan Kieu

25 SAT AFTERNOON IN AFTON. B 30-35 mi. Depart 4 PM from Penn Cycle in Woodbury. Lake Road exit & I-494, 1/4 mi. E. on Lake Rd. Mostly rolling with a hill or two. Rest stop at Selma's for ice cream. Mike Leibfried or Lucia Pierson

25 SAT ICHS QUADRUPEDAL BIKE TOUR. (non-TCBC) 30, 50 and 75 mi. climbing 1,200, 3,500, and 6,000 feet. Dodgeville, Wisconsin. All proceeds go to the Iowa County Humane Society.  $30. Stewart Schilling

26 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:00 AM. See September 5. Leader: Charles Breer

26 SUN LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL-ALBANY TO ST JOSEPH. C 30 mi (Plus extra miles option). Meet at 9:30 AM at City Office / Library parking lot in Albany. From Hwy 94 take exit 147 north onto 8th St to first stop sign. Turn right (antique store on corner) and go approximately 5 blocks to parking lot. We will bike to St Joseph and return. Optional lunch after ride. Ambassador, Terry Osell; Leader Herb Schultz

26 SUN 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

26 SUN GOOGLY MOOGLY II. B 30-35 mi. Leaves at 1 PM from University of St. Thomas main parking lot, corner of Cretin & Summit Avenues, St. Paul. Explore St. Paul via the Gateway Trail, Mississippi River, and beautiful Battle Creek. Julie VanMersbergen

26 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.

27 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

27 MON DUANE'S BEST DAM RIDE. C 22 MI TCBC member Duane Kasper will showcase this social ride via North Hennepin Regional Trail Corridor, Coon Rapids Dam, East River Road and more. Depart at 10:00 AM from Maple Plaza/Wally's Market parking lot. From Hwy 169, take 101st Ave No. (west) to Lancaster Lane No. (1 block west of Jefferson Hwy). Turn right, go one block. Parking lot on right. We will have a rest stop at Coon Rapids Dam and luncheon en route. Leader: Herb Schultz

27 MON BOOMERANG. B 20-30 mi. Noon departure. See Sept. 6.

27 MON MELLOW MONDAYS SOUTH! C 14-20 mil. See September 20.

27 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

27 MON MONDAY MEANDER. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 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). Front and rear lights are required. This is a mapless social ride exploring Minneapolis and St. Paul parks, bikeways, lakes, and the muddy Mississippi. Bring your recumbent or cross bike or a bike with wide tires. Tony Anthonisen and Kristine Poelzer (WEB RIDE)

28 TUE AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

28 TUE THIGHS, SIGHS & CRIES. AB 28-33 mi. Depart at 5:30 PM. See September 14.

28 TUE ACAPULCO TO AFTON RIDE. A/B  28 and 21 mile options. Leave at 5:45 PM (NOTE TIME CHANGE). See September 7.

29 WED CITY EXPLORER. A/B 25-40 mi. 10 AM. See September 1.

29 WED GATEWAY TRAIL FALL RIDE. C 22 mi. Depart at 10 AM from Burger King parking lot at Hwy 36 and Hwy 120 (Century Ave). We will ride to rest stop at Pine Point County Park and return, enjoying autumn colors and optional luncheon at Burger King. Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz

29 WED WILDS OF WISCONSIN. A/B 40-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM. See Sept. 1. Call morning of ride if weather is questionable.

29 WED SQUARE LAKE CIRCLE. A/B ride. 30 mile ride in Washington County. Departs at 12 noon from St. Andrews Church on Co. Road 12 just west of Mahtomedi High School. Amy Lewis, Linda Peterson (WEB RIDE)

29 WED STONE ARCHING. A/B 27 mi. Departs promptly at 4:45 PM (Note time change!) See September 1.

29 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. Enjoy a ride in the crisp autumn air past area lakes and parks. The route will either be mapless, or we will provide maps to a meeting point and regroup for the remainder of the ride. Join your compadres afterwards at a local establishment for fun and refueling! Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah! Mary Derks and Kristine Poelzer. (WEB RIDE)

30 THU AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 25-35 mi. 8:30 AM. See September 2.

30 THU THURSDAY THERAPY. A/B 15 or 30 mi. Depart at 11:00 AM. See September 16.

30 THU INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. N 20-25 miles. 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. A mapless night ride -- front and rear lights will be required. Afterward, we'll go to Boca Chica for a mini-fiesta. Julie VanMersbergen and Hugh Gitlin. (WEB RIDE)

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