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APRIL 2005
1 FRI FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. 20-40 mi. A/B, but all riders welcome. Leave at 10:00 AM from parking lot at north end of Lake Phalen, corner of East Shore Drive and East Shore Drive. Now that weather is warmer, we’ll have some new routes as snow melts. Michael McNutt.
2 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. Meet at Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Strut your stuff on the hills, and then regroup on the flats. Dave Haerle.
2 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 refresher. The route starts out on trails but most of the ride is on roads so choose your bike based on weather conditions. For a small fee you can purchase a day pass to the community center for post ride clean-up. Michael McNutt.
2 SAT RIDE LEADER FORUM AND LEADER TRAINING in Brooklyn Center. Post cards will be mailed with details.
3 SUN STRAW MAN. B 40 mi. Depart at 11 AM (note change in day and start time from last week's ride!) from Ramsey Beach. Second in a series of training rides for the IRONMAN. This week's route takes us to Marine on St. Croix and back with a few hills along the way. Take Hwy 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.
3 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. A/B 30–44 miles - Route & mileage varies depending on the weather. Ice or below 32 degrees will cancel the ride. Depart at 1:00 PM 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. The Habitat 500 ride is July 10-16th. Go to www.hfhmn.org/habitat500 for more details.
3 SUN SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY. B 30-32 mi. Scenic and historic, with at least one new bridge over 61! Leave at 1:30 PM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Road interchange, turn left (east) on Courtley Road, and right on Ojibway Drive. Doug Nelson.
4 MON DEADLINE for the big May newsletter. E-mail schedule info to schedule@biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson.
4 MON MELLOW MONDAY. C 15-22 mi. Depart at 6 PM from Nokomis Beach Coffee (and ice cream!) at the corner of 28th Avenue South and 50th St. in South Minneapolis. This is one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th Street, and two blocks south of Minnehaha Parkway on 28th Avenue. Park on-street or in the coffee shop lot behind the shop. (No parking in front of the shop, please!) Route varies weekly and it may be mapless. Join us for a casual mellow ride around the South Minneapolis area. This is a stay-together ride. Weather and daylight will dictate the miles. Dave Swaab or Mike Daniels.
4 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 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 Jim Pederson .
5 TUE INTRO TO GROUP RIDING. B/C 17-22 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from Erik’s Bike Shop in Oakdale. From I-694, take 10th Street Exit. Shop is in the Bergen Plaza strip mall. (Arrive early to shop for necessities, like a rear-view mirror or new patch kit and tubes.) Tired of riding alone? Looking for new friends to ride with? Expand your environs and please join us for a casual ride. Seasoned riders, bring a friend who is new to cycling. For general info or directions to store, call Erik’s: 651-730-0022. Ride Leader: LeAnn Plinske.
5 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B; B/C; 15 - 28 mi range throughout month. Depart at 6:00 PM from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW; Andover. There is no rest stop on either ride option throughout month. 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
5 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. For info, contact Mike Beadles
6 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! A/B 20-30 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.
6 WED DINNER FOR SURE! B/C 15-25 mi. Leaving (or eating) at 6 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver in Richfield. As it's the season start with iffy weather and early sunsets, this could be at the very least a dining event. David Gepner
7 THU JUST A CYCLIST SOCIAL GET TOGETHER. We’ll all be meeting at 08:30 in the morgen at the wunderbar " Panera’s Bort und Kaffee Geschaft " or as most of you know it as " Panera’s Bread and Coffee Shop " on 2515 White Bear Lake Ave, in Maplewood, just 2 blocks north of Hiway 36. Our topic can range anywhere from cycling to planning more cycling trips, or just what is new in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, or anything you wish to talk about. Der Kaffee, bagels und fancy desserts are to die for. They also serve soupa und sandwiches. What are you waiting for? Come und join us for some great TCBC camaraderie und fellowship. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller at.
8 FRI FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. A/B 20-40 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See April 1.
9 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See April 2.
9 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 South and 50th St. in South Minneapolis. This is one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th Street, and two blocks south of Minnehaha Parkway on 28th Avenue. Park on-street or in the coffee shop lot behind the shop. (No parking in front of the shop, please!) This is an easy B ride exploring Mpls parks, bikeways, lakes, and the muddy Mississippi. Stay after for lunch, a snack, or coffee at Nokomis Beach Coffee! Dave Swaab, Tony Anthonisen.
9 SAT ALUMINUM MAN. B 52 mi. Depart at 11 AM from Ramsey Beach. Third in a series of training rides for the IRONMAN. The route explores the back roads around Hugo and Scandia. Take Hwy 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.
10 SUN MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. C 18 mi. 12 noon start. Two-lake double loop in Plymouth. Three Rivers Park District no longer charges for parking, so riders can enter for free. Directions: take Hwy 169 to Rockford Road, go West on Rockford Road to French Regional, left into the park and drive to the Visitors Center and park at north end of lot. Dave Rusinko
10 SUN GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-35 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM from University of St. Thomas main lot, corner of Cretin & Summit Avenues in St. Paul. Route may be changed depending on recent weather conditions and trail clearance. Possibility of food after. Julie VanMersbergen.
10 SUN 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 in NE Minneapolis. 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 952-941-4381. Clareyse Nelson.
11 MON MELLOW MONDAY. C 15-22 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 4.
11 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 4.
12 TUE THURSDAY THERAPY ON TUESDAY. 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 gently rolling and scenic ride southward into northern Dakota County. Tony Wanschura. (WEB RIDE)
12 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B; B/C; 15 - 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See April 5.
13 WED WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. A/B 20-30 mi. Depart at 6 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.) Ride along the quiet scenic backroads of the area. Optional dinner afterwards at a local establishment. Mary Derks
13 WED RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. B/C 15-25 mi. Leaving (or eating) at 6 PM. See April 6.
14 THU SPRING BRAKE. A/B 20-28 mi. Depart at 6 PM. Meet at Mendota Plaza on the SE corner of Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights (approx. 1/2 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110). Time to put away your winter gear and break in your new equipment. Jeff Johnson & Patt Seleen.
15 FRI FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. A/B 20-40 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See April 1.
16 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 41 mi. Depart at 8 AM. See April 2.
16 SAT TIN MAN. A 70 mi, B 48 mi. Depart at 10 AM from Mahtomedi Senior High School (note change in start time and location from last week's ride!). Last in a series of training rides for the IRONMAN. The full 70-mile route goes through Lake Elmo, Afton, Stillwater and Marine on St. Croix. Mahtomedi Senior High School is on County Road 12 just east of town. Liz Sands, Fran Howley.
16 SAT DONE BY ONE. B – B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See April 9.
16 SAT WI HILL COUNTRY WARMUP. A/B about 60 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. Details will be posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. Ride may be cancelled if it is raining. A shorter option will be available. Tony Wanschura. (WEB RIDE)
17 SUN MORNING COFFEE IN AFTON. A/B 30 mi. Depart 10 AM 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 coffee. Mike Leibfried or Lucia Pierson
17 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. A/B 30–44 mi. 1 PM. See April 3.
17 SUN GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-35 mi. Depart at 1:30 PM. See April 10.
18 MON MELLOW MONDAY. C 15-22 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 4.
18 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 4. Leaders: Mary Derks & Scott Larson
19 TUE INTRO TO GROUP RIDING. B/C 17-22 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See April 5.
19 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B; B/C; 15 - 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See April 5.
20 WED AM COFFEE RIDE. A/B 35 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from north end of Lake Harriet picnic area using on street parking. Ride south via Blake, Bush Lake Road to historic Dunn Brothers in EP. Return via Baker and trail. Katie Angle. (WEB RIDE)
20 WED IRONMAN STUFFING PARTY at the usual location in south Minneapolis. See March article. Food, fellowship, and fun.
20 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! A/B 20-30 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See April 6.
20 WED SOUTHERN COMFORT. B/C 15-25 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 over a varying route. David Gepner
21 THU JUST A CYCLIST SOCIAL GET TOGETHER. See April 7.
21 THU SPRING BRAKE. A/B 20-28 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 14.
22 FRI FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. A/B 20-40 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See April 1.
22 FRI LRT SOUTH EARLY SEASON COFFEE STOPS RIDE. (Ride 1 of series) C 10-22 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Erik's Bike Shop (16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie) one block north from Hwy 5. Turn right on Wagner Way and left into strip mall parking lot. Meet in front of Erik's. We will bike LRT south (packed limestone) trail with one or more coffee stops en route. You can pick FULL or HALF route option. Optional luncheon after ride. Leaders: Herb Schultz, Clareyse Nelson.
23 SAT DONE BY ONE. B – B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See April 9.
23 SAT WI HILL COUNTRY WARMUP. A/B about 60 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. Details will be posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. A shorter option will be available. Tony Wanschura. (WEB RIDE)
23 SAT HUGO HEARTLAND. B 28 mi. Leave at 1:30 PM from Ramsey County Beach, on Hwy. 96 just east of Hwy. 61 in White Bear Lake. The last chance to warm up in the country for the IRONMAN. Doug Nelson
24 SUN MINNESOTA IRONMAN BIKE RIDE. (Non-TCBC, but TCBC mileage credit signup.) 30, 62, 100 mi. Starts in Lakeville. Many volunteers needed. See info in last issue.
25 MON MELLOW MONDAY. C 15-22 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 4.
25 MON MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 4.
26 TUE THURSDAY THERAPY ON TUESDAY. 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 gently rolling and scenic ride southward into northern Dakota County. Tony Wanschura, (WEB RIDE)
26 TUE BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. A/B; B/C; 15 - 28 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See April 5.
27 WED AM COFFEE RIDE. A/B 35 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from north end of Lake Harriet picnic area using on street parking. Ride south via Blake, Bush Lake Road to historic Dunn Brothers in EP. Return via Baker and trail. Katie Angle. (WEB RIDE)
27 WED NORTHERN LAKES LOOP. A/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. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks
27 WED BEST BET BY BEST BUY. B 20-30 mi. Let’s share alliterations as we pedal away at 6 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.
28 THU SPRING BRAKE. A/B 20-28 mi. Depart at 6 PM. See April 14.
29 FRI FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. A/B 20-40 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM. See April 1.
29 FRI DUNN BROTHERS & BACK . A/B 35 Mi Depart at 12:00 noon from the picnic area, north of the parking lot by the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop is at the Dunn Brothers in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan 612-729-1441 (WEB RIDE)
30 SAT STILLWATER WITH A FAR-OUT FIFTY. B 37 mi, or an extra loop up to Marine for around 50 mi. (But why?) ALL RIGHT, IT IS SOMEONE’S BIRTHDAY. Returning on some of the Gateway Trail. Leave at 9 AM (time change from the last newsletter) from the Woodland Hills Church parking lot in Maplewood, one block east and one block north of White Bear and Larpenteur Aves. Doug Nelson
30 SAT DONE BY ONE. B – B/C 25 mi. Depart at 10 AM. See April 9.
30 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. (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
30 SAT 2ND ANNUAL TCBC SWAP MEET. (Non-TCBC: Social Event). 1-4:00 PM at South Town Bingo. Buy, sell, or donate bicycling related items. See separate story. (Further info and directions: http://www.BikeTCBC.org/swapmeet). Valerie Olson.