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1 SAT COON RAPIDS RIVER RIDE REVISED. A/B 60 mi. Depart at 7:30 AM from Eriks Bike Shop, 2120 Northdale Blvd. NW,Coon Rapids, MN 55433. This predominately flat route traverses the Anoka Sand Plain, an extensive area of level terrain formed by glacial meltwaters. It passes through wooded areas as well as wide open prairie. Jeff Hofstede . (WEB RIDE)
1 SAT SPRING VALLEY RIDE. A/B 60-70 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Handy Andy Park in Spring Valley, WI. From MN, take I-94 east to exit 24, go right/south 7 miles to Route 29, then left/east 2 miles. Handy Andy Park is on the right, just east of Main St. We?ll do a relaxed ride on the beautiful low-traffic roads of the area and hopefully see some great fall colors! Mary Derks.
1 SAT STILLWATER. B 37 mi. Returning on some of the Gateway Trail. Leave at 10:00 AM from the Woodland Hills Church parking lot in Maplewood, one block east and one block north of White Bear and Larpenteur Avenues. Doug Nelson,
1 SAT SONNY'S SUBSTITUTE FOR DONE BY ONE. B 25 mi. NOTE NEW START TIME. Depart at 10:00 AM from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Av S. Co-Leaders: Kay Mitchell and Evie Walters.
1 SAT B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. B 30 mi. Leave at 11:00 AM from the bottom of Crosby Farm Road in Crosby Farm Park, along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Enter at the intersection where Mississippi River Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. The ride goes along the Mississippi River, with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan
1 SAT FRAN AND TOM?S EXCELLENT RIDE. C 25 mi. Leave at 2:00 PM from the Como Park High School parking lot just east of Lake Como (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.
2 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart at 7:15 AM from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 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. Jeff Hofstede, .
2 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B, 60 mi. Depart at 8:00 AM from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Rd and 62, 3-1/2 miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. An excellent ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, and Lee Stagg.
2 SUN NORTHEAST WHIRL. B 32 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM from the Audubon Coffee Shop parking lot at 2852 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. That?s one mile north of the Johnson Street exit off northbound I-35W. Note: there is no Johnson Street exit off southbound 35W. We?ll ride along less-traveled roads, then through Wirth Park before heading out towards the Depot in Hopkins. Come early and have coffee and a scone in a coffee shop with NE ambiance. Alan M. Wichman.
2 SUN TRIMBELLE RIVER RIDE. B 40-45 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM from Virginian Restaurant, 7 miles east of Prescott, WI. Take 94 east to US 61 south, to US 10 east, to Prescott, then 7 miles more to the Virginian on your left. We?ll bike some hills, a river valley, and more hills ? three are made for granny. The leaves will be great. Find someone to share the gas and split dinner or eat great and COME! Mary Miller.
2 SUN A RIDE IN THE CLOUDS. A/B 52 or 62 miles. Leave at 10:00 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 roads to Grey Cloud Island, Cottage Grove Ravine, and then on to Afton with a rest stop at Selma's Ice Cream. Two distance options with more roads leading into the clouds on the longer route. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen.
2 SUN APPLE RUN. C 15 mi. Mapless. Depart at 12:00 noon. An out and back fall trek on the Luce Line with a stop half-way at the Minnetonka Orchards. Trail is crushed limestone - hard but dusty. Directions to Stubbs Bay parking lot. Take 394/12 west thru Long Lake to Willow, left (over the construction bridge) to Watertown Road, right to Stubbs Bay Road, then left to parking. Dave Rusinko.
2 SUN STONE ARCH BRIDGE AND BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE. C 20-24 mi. Leave at 1:30 PM from Webster School parking lot at Adams St NE and Spring St in Minneapolis. We will have a leisurely social ride on a (usually) beautiful fall day and stop at Broadway Pizza after the ride. Herb Schultz and Clareyse Nelson.
2 SUN APPLE ORCHARD RIDE. A/B 44, B 34 miles. Leaves at 1:30 PM from the parking lot at Ramsey Beach on White Bear Lake. Take Highway 61 north to WBL, turn right on MN 96, then right into the lot. Features a stop at the Apple Orchard for delicious and neat to eat apple treats. Always a fall favorite! Julie VanMersbergen and Hugh Gitlin, .
2 SUN FAMILY SOCIAL. C ride at a social pace, 18-20 mi on the Gateway Trail. We?ll start at 1:30 PM from trailhead at Hwy. 36 and Hadley in North St. Paul, near 694. So bring your burleys and tagalongs. HELMETS required for all riders and passengers. Emphasis will be on ride safety and staying together as a group. Any questions? Leader is Paul Huntington.
3 MON JOAN'S BTTOCRAB. (Bike The Trails Of Coon Rapids And Blaine) C 20-25 mi. Mapless. Meet at 9:45 AM at Three Rivers Regional Park Coon Rapids Dam parking lot (free parking) near visitors center. From Hwy 610 take Noble Av north, turn right (east) on 97th Av N, then left (north) on Russell Av to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park visitors center parking area. We'll be biking asphalt trails, with a rest stop en route and luncheon stop at Rose Garden restaurant (Asian cuisine). After lunch, ride returns to parking area. Ambassador: Joan Christensen, . Herb Schultz
3 MON MONDAY MILES. A/B 50-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Bruegger's Bagels, in North Oaks Village Center strip mall (east end of strip mall on NE corner of Hwy 96 & Hodgson/49 in North Oaks). Get an early start on your mileage week. Lee Thielman. (WEB RIDE)
3 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Ave and County Rd B, south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Don't let the shorter days stop your after-work rides! Join us as we continue to leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington County. Front and rear lights are required and dinner after encouraged. Kate Kovar; Jim Pederson.
4 TUE AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM from the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, about 3 blocks south of Highway 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the lot. All riders willkommen. Rest stop at the end of the trail, and optional lunch after the ride at Panera?s. Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller, .
4 TUE GATEWAY SAUNTER. C 10-20 mi. Depart at 3 PM from the Gateway trail parking area at Hwy 96. Casual, social ride on Gateway Trail. Mapless. We'll ride south for 30 minutes then back. Jan Hogle (WEB RIDE)
4 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 25 mi. Mapless. Meet to leave by 6:00 PM from Mendota Plaza, located on the southeast corner of Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights, 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 for more stable tires. The ride will be mapless, so the group will stay together. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, .
5 WED "CAPS" VIA GREEN WAY AND MINNEHAHA CREEK PARKWAY TRAILS. C 25-30 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse parking lot located at Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. Our destination is Caps, for their city top-rated BBQ menu including their famous sandwich "The Stacker". Our route is on Greater Minneapolis paved trails. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Herb Schultz, .
5 WED WILDS OF WI. A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. Depart 10:30 AM from the Wisconsin Visitor Center just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader before coming to start. If ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:15 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.
5 WED HARDWOOD/SUNRISE SAUNTER. C 10-20 mi. Depart at 3 PM from Hardwook Creek Trail parking lot, North of Forest Lake City Hall & Library (by the old water tower). Casual, social ride on Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Trail. Mapless. We'll ride north for 30 minutes then back. Jan Hogle. (WEB RIDE)
5 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from the Roseville Professional Center, 2233 Hamline Av N, just south of Hwy 36 on the west side of Hamline Av 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. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol? Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks
5 WED B THE FINAL BEST BET BY BEST BUY. A/B maybe 15 mi. Although we?ll zip away at 6:00 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Av in Richfield, there?ll be so little daylight that we?ll likely spend more time dining than biking. David Gepner.
6 THU AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
6 THU BIKING FROM BACHMAN'S. B/C 15 - 25 mi. Will depart at 10:30 AM from the north lot of their 6010 Lyndale location and culminates with a 45-minute behind- the-scenes tour and a lunch option. David Gepner
6 THU THURSDAY EXPRESS. A 18-27 mi, A/B 16-27 mi. Depart at 5:00 PM sharp from the Lock and Dam parking lot under the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge. Go northeast on Portland from Washington Av, 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 18 mph pace or 16 mph to finish before dark. The route is mostly flat. Peter Fischer
6 THU NIGHT RIDING NOW! N 21 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM SHARP from Now Sports, 3673 Lexington Av N, between County Rd E and 694. Don't let shorter evenings put an end to your midweek riding . . . night riding is social, fun, and easier than you might think! With leaders riding at the front and rear of the group, nobody gets dropped. Come ride with us on lightly traveled roads and trails in the northern suburbs. Headlight and taillight required. Hybrids or mountain bikes recommended. If you don't have lights, come early and get what you need at Now Sports. Paul Huntington and Cindy Hanson
7-9 LOOMIS MTN BIKE WEEKEND. Cable, WI. Rides each day.
7 FRI HEIDI, HEIDI, HEIDI FALL RIDE. C 22 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park (Sucker Lake Segment) at 4500 Rice St, Shoreview. Take Hwy 694 to Rice St. Exit north on Rice St to park entrance just south of Hwy 96. Enter park at south end of lot on Sucker Lake. We'll be biking on asphalt park trails and roads around Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake, starting and ending in the Regional Park. Rest stop at 11-mile mark. Optional lunch after ride at Panino's in North Oaks. Ambassador: Heidi Green. Herb Schultz, and Clareyse Nelson.
7 FRI MMV METRIC. A/B 64 or 30 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Join us on a popular ride to Marine-on-St.-Croix with a stop at The General Store for a tasty sandwich. Katie Angle.
7 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 series of scenic 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. The ride will not go if its raining or temps drop below freezing but you can always count on dinner! Kate Kovar , Jim Pederson and other ride leaders. (WEB RIDE)
8 SAT THE GATEWAY/SUNRISE PRAIRIE/HARDWOOD CREEK TRAIL. A/B RIDE. It?s our 3rd annual 100 hundred mile (160.0 km) ride with a social C pace, with 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). We?ll be doing the whole Gateway plus the entire Heartland und Sunrise Prairie trail. Start and finish at the Maplewood Community Center parking lot. Please park to the rear of the lot. We?ll leave at 8:00 AM sharp. Please be there 10 to 15 minutes early. We?ll have a couple of designated rest stops along the way. Because of distance und always that possibility of poor weather, please do make the call before coming to the ride to make sure it?s a go. Any questions? Augie aka " The Gus Meister " Muller, Paul Huntington, .
8 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GRAVE HILL TOUR. A/B 48 mi. Depart at 8:00 AM. Hey! It's getting close to winter, so ride the hills before the snow starts! Meet at Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury. Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refreshments. Dave Haerle.
8 SAT HILLS OF MENOMONIE. A/B 65-80 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Details will be posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. A shorter option will be available. If the weather looks threatening, call the ride leader for ride status info before 7:30 AM on the morning of the ride. Tony Wanschura.
8 SAT ELM CREEK RIDE. C 25. Depart at 9:30 AM from the west side of the Holiday Gas Station parking lot at 109th Av N and Douglas Dr, Champlin. Friendly social ride exploring the North-Hennepin Corridor Trail and Elm Creek Park Reserve. 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 Av N/Co Rd 14 for 1.6 miles. Zane becomes Douglas Dr. At 109th Av 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 Av 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. Plan to arrive about 9:00 AM. Optional lunch afterwards. Carolyn Caswell, .
8 SAT SONNY'S SUBSTITUTE FOR DONE BY ONE. B 25 mi. 10:00 AM. See Oct. 1.
8 SAT SATURDAY SURPRISE. B 20-35 mi. Departing at 10 AM. Do come open-minded for a new experience starting from the familiar Nokomis Beach Coffee at 28th Ave S and E. 50th on a route designed by and for the free spirited adventurous rider. David Gepner
8 SAT ABRIDGED ICE CREAM LOVER'S TOUR. C 10-15 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Erik?s Cycle Saint Louis Park. This is a shorter version of the Tour through SW Minneapolis, Hopkins and Saint Louis Park with two ice cream stops. Steven Steuck.
8 SAT FRAN AND TOM?S EXCELLENT RIDE. C 25 mi. Leave at 11:00 AM. See Oct. 1.
8 SAT SAINT CROIX JOIX. B 35-45 mi. (Pronounced "Saint Croy Joy") Depart at 11:00 AM from the Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Some hills (hopefully nothing too steep) on our low-traffic Hudson-area roads. Darryl Zurn, .
8 SAT LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. C 25-28 mi. Depart at 1:00 PM from the parking lot above Minnehaha Falls pavilion. Park free on the street or pay to park in the lot. A social ride along the rivers and lakes of Minneapolis. Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson, .
8 SAT EINE OKTOBERFEST GAUDI. B 34 mi. This Oktoberfest ride starts at 2:00 PM from the Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit at 2300 University Av NE in Minneapolis. That?s 1 block south of University and Lowry. We?ll ride along quiet lanes and trails in Minneapolis and the western suburbs. After the ride, enjoy a brat and strudel with your ride leaders, Alan Wichman, and Leon Webster, .
9 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:30 AM. See Oct. 2. Steve Robertson, .
9 SUN ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. A/B 60 mi. Depart at 8:00 AM. See Oct. 2.
9 SUN BIKIN' TO BUFFALO. B 84 mi. Depart at 8:30AM from Cub Foods parking lot (8150 Wedgewood Lane) Maple Grove. Take I-94 or I-494 to Weaver Lake Rd. exit. Turn right on Weaver Lake Rd. to Cub Foods parking lot on your right. Come enjoy the scenic and quiet backroads of western Hennepin and Wright counties and some fall colors. Bring money for lunch in Buffalo. Margaret Kelly. (WEB RIDE)
9 SUN WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 9:00 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.
9 SUN TRIMBELLE RIVER RIDE. B 40-45 mi. 9 AM. See Oct. 2.
9 SUN TERRY'S MAPLESS ELM CREEK/COON RAPIDS RIDE (REPEAT). C 25-30 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from River Park in Brooklyn Park. From Hwy I-94 west, exit onto Hwy 252 north then right onto 81st Av N until it dead ends at River Park. Terry Osell will showcase this special ride. You will be riding on paved trails as well as scenic and bike friendly paved roads. Rest stop en route. Optional dining at end of ride. Herb Schultz.
9 SUN PEDAL PEPIN. A/B 73 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from the west end of the parking lot of Pottery Place on Old West Main St in Red Wing. Pedal around beautiful Lake Pepin and enjoy the wonderful scenery and the spectacular fall colors. Many rest stop options along the way with official rest stop at the wonderfully bike-friendly Eagle?s Nest Cafe. Call by 8:30 AM on the morning of the ride for cancellation information if the weather looks questionable. Richard Franco and Dave Pfuhl.
9 SUN APPLE PANDOWDY. A/B 35-40 mi. Leave at 1:00 PM. Join us for this scenic fall spin featuring a stop at a St. Paul orchard. Meet at the Linwood Community Center, St. Clair Avenue at Victoria, in St. Paul. Liesa and Shelby Miller.
9 SUN FAMILY SOCIAL. C 18-20 mi on the Gateway. See Oct. 2.
9 SUN GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-35 miles. Leaves at 2:00 PM from University of St. Thomas parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit in St. Paul. Enjoy the fall leaves in the river valley and reservoir one last time before dread winter comes and shakes our bones. Julie VanMersbergen.
10 MON FALL COLORS ON CHASKA TRAILS AND DIKES. C 29 mi. Depart at 10:15 AM from Bokoo Bikes at 550 Lake Dr, Chanhassen. Turn south on Market Blvd (Hwy 101 South) at Hwy 5. Go one block south from Hwy 5; Bokoo Bikes is on the left. We'll be biking on black topped trails and enjoying fall colors through Chanhassen and Chaska where we will join the Chaska Dike Trails. Our luncheon stop will be in Chaska. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Herb Schultz, and Clareyse Nelson.
10 MON MONDAY MILES. A/B 50-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Get an early start on your mileage week. Lee Thielman. (WEB RIDE)
10 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct. 3.
10 MON DEADLINE for the Nov-Dec newsletter
11 TUE AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
11 TUE NURTURE NATURE. B/C 15-25 mi. Pedal away at 10 AM from the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (494 at 34th Ave in Bloomington) returning after a light lunch for the optional 1 PM, 1.5 hr van tour of refuge's natural and cultural history ($7 - 10 fee). David Gepner.
11 TUE NEW JOB, NEW RIDE. A/B 20-24 mi. Depart at 4:00 PM from the Spring Gate Center in Golden Valley, Hwy 100/Duluth St. SW corner by Applebees. Join us for a ride in the northwest suburbs around Medicine Lake. Katie Angle. (WEB RIDE)
11 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 25 mi. Meet to leave by 6:00 PM. See Oct. 4.
11 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact Mike Beadles at .
12 WED LAND OF LAKES RIDE. C 25 mi. Mapless. Meet at 9:30 AM at parking lot at Lake Phalen Regional Park. From Hwy I-35E exit on Wheelock Pkwy (east). Continue approximately 2 miles to park entrance on left and parking lot. We'll ride past Lake Phalen, Keller, Gervais, Kohlman, Vadnais, Sucker, Owasso, Island Lake, and Snail Lake. Rest stop en route and optional luncheon after ride. Ambassador: June Johnson; Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson, .
12 WED WILDS OF WI. A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. Depart 10:30 AM. See Oct. 5. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader before coming to start. If ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:15 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, .
12 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct. 5.
12 WED IT?S DIFFERENT IN THE DARK. N 15-25 mi. Leaving at 7:00 PM from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Av into the spooky unknown. David Gepner.
13 THU AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
13 THU HARDWOOD/SUNRISE SAUNTER. C 10-20 mi. Depart at 3 PM from Hardwook Creek Trail parking lot, North of Forest Lake City Hall & Library (by the old water tower). Casual, social ride on Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Trail. Mapless. We'll ride north for 30 minutes then back. Jan Hogle. (WEB RIDE)
13 THU THURSDAY EXPRESS. A 18-27 mi. A/B 16-27 mi. Depart at 5:00 PM. See Oct. 6.
13 THU NIGHT RIDING NOW! N 21 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See Oct. 6.
14 FRI MMV METRIC. A/B 64 or 30 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM. See Oct. 7.
14-16 FALL COLOR RIDE WEEKEND. FFI Don Picard , Herb Schultz , John Hoffmann .
14 FRI CHIPPEWA FALLS COLOR RIDE, DAY 1. B/C 25 and 50 miles. Ride starts at 10:00 AM. Meet at the parking lot in Irvine Park just north of Leinenkugels Brewery on 124 in Chippewa Falls. Will ride some city streets to get to the new segment of the Old Abe Trail, ride to Jim Falls and Cornell, and back. Trail pass required: $4 day pass, $15 annual. Will have lunch in vicinity.
14 FRI AN AFTERNOON RIDE. A/B 35 miles. Depart at 12:00 from the picnic area just north of the parking lot near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop will be at the Historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)
14 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 series of scenic 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. The ride will not go if its raining or temps drop below freezing but you can always count on dinner! Kate Kovar , Jim Pederson and other ride leaders. (WEB RIDE)
15 SAT AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. A/B 48 mi. Depart at 8:00 AM. See Oct. 8.
15 SAT NORTH BY NORTH BRANCH. A/B 100 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM from Ramsey County Beach, just east of highway 61 on SR 96. Self sufficient B riders welcome. North to Harris, returning via Taylors Falls, Lindstrom, and Scandia. A pleasant way to do a century. Leon Webster.
15 SAT CHIPPEWA FALLS COLOR RIDE, DAY 2. B/C 30, plus optional miles. Ride starts at 10:00 AM. Chippewa Trail. Meet in Eau Claire at Water St and First Av, Owen Park parking lot. Trail pass required: $4 day pass, $15 annual. Take 94 to Exit 59. At top of exit take 124 right to Highway 12, about 5 miles. Follow Highway 12 to the right. Just before the river turn left on Menomonie St, which turns into Water St. Go to First Av; turn left to parking lot in Owen Park. Paved trail. Will ride to Meridian. Convenience store at Caryville. Water and toilet on route. Annual evening brat feed at John?s. Optional evening play, Sound of Music, at State Theatre in Eau Claire. Tickets approximately $12. Call leaders for reservations. Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, 952?941-4381; John Hoffmann
15 SAT CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT, DAY 1. A/B. Meet at 10:00 AM both days. So you've honed that body over the summer into a "lean and mean, climbing machine"... Well you have, haven't you? Now come along and put that hard earned prowess to good use. Experience some splendid riding through the ?lost in time? valleys of beautiful southwestern Wisconsin! The Saturday ride, with options of 65 or 50 miles, departs at 10:30 AM from Pepin, Wisconsin. Pepin is about 70 scenic miles southeast of the Twin Cities on WI Hwy 35. In Pepin, turn right on Prairie St for two blocks to 1st St. Veer left, cross the R.R. tracks, and park in the lot along the river front by the Pickle Factory Restaurant. After the ride we'll scrub up and meet for some good eatin? at the famous Harbor View Restaurant. They open at 5. Note that the Harbor View accepts cash or checks only, no credit cards. We'll stay overnight in Pepin. Please check the web (search Pepin WI) for lodging options. Day trippers are most welcome. Bob Hoffman, , and Rebecca Lawrence.
15 SAT AN APPLE A DAY. A/B 55-65 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM 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.) Keep the doctor away by eating an apple or two on this ride that takes us along the quiet winding roads of the area en route to Scandia and back with a rest stop at the Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Never mind that those apples will be covered with caramel sauce and ice cream or tucked inside of pies and turnovers! Mary Derks.
15 SAT SONNY'S SUBSTITUTE FOR DONE BY ONE. B 25 mi. 10:00 AM. See Oct. 1.
15 SAT SATURDAY SURPRISE. B 20 ? 35 mi. Departing at 10 AM. See Oct. 8.
15 SAT FRAN AND TOM?S EXCELLENT RIDE. C 25 mi. Leave at 2:00 PM. See Oct. 1.
16 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:30
AM. See Oct. 2. Paul Huntington, .
16 SUN NORTHEAST WHIRL. B 32 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM. See Oct. 2.
16 SUN TRIMBELLE RIVER RIDE. B 40-45 mi. 9 AM. See Oct. 2.
16 SUN CRUISIN' THE COULEES OVERNIGHT DAY 2. A/B departs from Alma, Wisconsin at 10:30 AM, with options of 65, 58 and 44 miles, with the first 27 miles in common. These mileages may be tweaked slightly... Stay tuned. Alma is about 16 miles south of Pepin on WI Hwy 35. Meet and park on Main St (WI 35) at the north end of town near Lock and Dam #4. The official breakfast will be at the Pier 4 Cafe, 600 North Main St in Alma, just north of the Lock and Dam. The leaders will meet there around 9:00 AM. Please join us. Both days feature beautiful back roads into the hills and dales of Wisconsin's famed "coulee country". Lots of ups and downs, so bring strong legs! Day trippers are most welcome. Bob Hoffman, , and Rebecca Lawrence.
16 SUN RED CEDAR FALL COLOR RIDE AND CREAMERY BUFFET, DAY 3. B/C 28 mi; extra miles optional. Ride starts at 10:30 AM. Take 94 to Menomonie Exit 41. South to Highway 29 to Red Cedar trail head. Trail pass required: $4 day, $15 annual. Packed limestone trail. Hope colors are half the beauty of last year. Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann
16 SUN RETRO ROUNDABOUT. B 20-25 mi. Depart at 12:00 noon from the Retro Roast and Fountain located on CR 19 in Loretto. Take Hwy 55 west past I-494 towards Buffalo, then left (south) at CR 19 to Loretto (less than one mile). The Retro is on the right (west) side of the street just before the railroad tracks. Enjoy much of the Dutch Treat map with a different start point. Stay for a snack or light lunch at the Retro following the ride. Please park on the street. Kay Mitchell, and Evie Walters; .
16 SUN APPLE PANDOWDY. A/B 35-40 mi. Leave at 1:00 PM. See Oct. 9.
16 SUN GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. B 25-35 miles. 2:00 PM. See Oct. 9.
17 MON NORTH TO NORTH BRANCH. C 34 mi. Leave at 10:00 AM from Forest Lake trail head located north side of Water Treatment facility located at building north of Forest Lake City Hall, 220 N Lake (Hwy 61). Take Hwy I-35 to North Branch, MN (exit # 131) to Hwy 61 N. We'll bike Hardwood Creek/Sunrise Prairie trails (paved asphalt) with rest stop en route and luncheon stop in North Branch. Herb Schultz
17 MON MONDAY MILES. A/B 50-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Get an early start on your mileage week. Lee Thielman. (WEB RIDE)
17 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct. 3.
18 TUE AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
18 TUE NEW JOB, NEW RIDE. A/B 20-24 mi. Depart at 4:00 PM from the Spring Gate Center in Golden Valley, Hwy 100/Duluth St. SW corner by Applebees. Join us for a ride in the northwest suburbs around Medicine Lake. Katie Angle (WEB RIDE)
18 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 25 mi. Meet to leave by 6:00 PM. See Oct. 4.
19 WED WILDS OF WI. A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. Depart 10:30 AM. See Oct. 5. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader before coming to start. If ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:15 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, .
19 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct 5.
20 THU AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
20 THU NIGHT RIDING NOW! N 21 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See Oct. 6.
21 FRI MMV METRIC. A/B 64 or 30 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM. See Oct. 7. Michael McNutt
21 FRI LRT TO EXCELSIOR. C 20 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from downtown Hopkins at 8th Av, just north of Main Street. Park on street or in lot. Lunch stop in Excelsior. Herb Schultz, and Clareyse Nelson, .
21 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 series of scenic 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. The ride will not go if its raining or temps drop below freezing but you can always count on dinner! Kate Kovar , Jim Pederson and other ride leaders. (WEB RIDE)
22 SAT ROLLING TO ROCKFORD. A/B 60 mi. Depart at 8 AM from Trailhead Cycling & Fitness, 11351 Aquilla Dr #101, Champlin, MN. Come along and ride plenty of nice country rolling hills. Jeff Hofstede (WEB RIDE)
22 SAT PLUM CITY PUMPER. A/B 70-80 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM. See Oct. 8.
22 SAT MUNCHY METRIC. B 55-63 miles. Leaves at 9:30 AM from University of St. Thomas parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit in St. Paul. Some how, some way, this route WILL go to Hopkins. Unless, of course, it doesn't. (A girl's gotta have options.) Lunch stop at the 30-35 mile point. Julie VanMersbergen.
22 SAT ELM CREEK RIDE. C 25 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM. See Oct. 8.
22 SAT TERRY'S BEST DAM RIDE. C 30-35 mi. Mapless. Terry Osell will showcase this social ride along the Mississippi and the Coon Rapids Dam. Depart at 10:00 AM from Boom Island parking lot (pay parking at lot or free on adjacent streets). Boom Island is accessed from N Plymouth Av (bridge) / 8th Av NE. Terry will reveal his best route to the dam and there will be special stops en route and at the dam. Optional luncheon stop at Broadway Pizza after ride. Ambassador: Terry Osell. Herb Schultz.
22 SAT SONNY'S SUBSTITUTE FOR DONE BY ONE. B 25 mi. 10:00 AM. See Oct. 1.
22 SAT SATURDAY SURPRISE. B 20-35 mi. Departing at 10 AM. See Oct. 8.
23 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart 7:45 AM. See Oct. 2. Jim Joy, .
23 SUN WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. A/B 42 mi. Depart at 9:00 AM. See Oct. 9.
23 SUN STONE ARCH BRIDGE AND BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE. C 20 mi. Leave at 1:30 PM from the Webster School parking at the corner of Adams and Spring Sts NE in Minneapolis. We will have a leisurely social ride and stop at Broadway Pizza after the ride. Clareyse Nelson, and Herb Schultz, .
23 SUN APPLE ORCHARD RIDE. A/B 44, B 34 miles. Depart at 1:30 PM. See Oct. 2.
24 MON MONDAY MILES. A/B 50-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Get an early start on your mileage week. Lee Thielman. (WEB RIDE)
24 MON NIGHT MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. N 25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct. 3.
25 TUE AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
25 TUE NEW JOB, NEW RIDE. A/B 20-24 mi. Depart at 4:00 PM from the Spring Gate Center in Golden Valley, Hwy 100/Duluth St. SW corner by Applebees. Join us for a ride in the northwest suburbs around Medicine Lake. Katie Angle. (WEB RIDE)
25 TUE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHTS. N 25 mi. Meet to leave by 6:00 PM. See Oct. 4.
26 WED LAKES AND RIVERS ROUNDABOUT. C 25-28 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM from the parking lot just north of Minnehaha Falls pavilion. This is a social ride around the lakes and rivers of Minneapolis. Lunch and rest stop en route. Street parking available or paid parking in lot. Clareyse Nelson, and Herb Schultz, .
26 WED WILDS OF WI. A/B 40-65 mi; shortcut options available. Depart 10:30 AM. See Oct. 5. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable call leader before coming to start. If ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:15 Wed. morning. Sue Blum, . Last scheduled ride for the year. Look for E rides if unusually warm weather in Nov.
26 WED THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM. See Oct. 5.
27 THU AUGIE?S GATEWAY SOCIAL RIDE. C 24-35 mi. Depart at 8:30 AM. See Oct. 4.
27 THU NIGHT RIDING NOW! N 21 mi. Depart at 6:15 PM. See Oct. 6.
28 FRI HOPKINS BOUND. C 20 mi. Depart at 9:45 AM from far southwest corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot at 5025 Knox Av S. We're going to Hopkins by way of the lakes, LRT East, and return via Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lake, and Kenilworth trails. Rest stop at Hopkins Depot Coffee House and optional luncheon after ride. Herb Schultz, .
28 FRI MMV METRIC. A/B 64 or 30 mi. Depart at 10:00 AM. See Oct. 7. Dave Pfuhl
28 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 series of scenic 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. The ride will not go if its raining or temps drop below freezing but you can always count on dinner! Kate Kovar , Jim Pederson and other ride leaders. (WEB RIDE)
29 SAT HALLOWEEN RIDE. 25-30 mi. All riders welcome. Meet at 9:30 AM in the parking lot at Park Tool, 6 Long Lake Rd, St. Paul 55115, just north of I-694 and MN 120. Stop at two member homes for tricks and treats sponsored by the TCBC Board! Wear safe, bicycle-friendly costumes if you wish - costume contest with prizes. Home visits will occur RAIN or SHINE!!!! Contacts: Julie VanMersbergen, and Hugh 'The Git'.
29 SAT HILLS OF MENOMONIE. A/B 52-75 mi. Depart at 9:30 AM from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Details will be posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. A shorter option will be available. If the weather looks threatening, call the ride leader for ride status info before 7:30 AM on the morning of the ride. John Pugh (WEB RIDE)
30 SUN SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. A/B 62 & 79 mi. + A 100 & 151 mi. Depart at 7:00 AM. Remember to set your clocks back one hour the night before. Today is the last ride of this series until May 2006. See Oct. 2. Paul Huntington, .
30 SUN GET TO KNOW HASTINGS. (FALL EDITION) MAPLESS C 5-20 mi. Meet at 10:30 AM at Vermillion River Park. From Twin Cities take Hwy 61 south to Hastings. After crossing bridge, continue through Hwy 46 junction, then turn left on 21st St East to park (across from Applebee's). Hastings TCBC'er Bob Caniff will showcase this fall edition. After-ride activities options include luncheon and a visit to Bailly's and Malts at the Dairy Store. Herb Schultz:
30 SUN APPLE ORCHARD RIDE. A/B 44, B 34 miles. 1:30 PM. See October 2.
31 MON MONDAY MILES. A/B 50-65 mi. Depart at 10:30 AM from Bruegger's Bagels, in North Oaks Village Center strip mall (east end of strip mall on NE corner of Hwy 96 & Hodgson/49 in North Oaks). Get an early start on your mileage week. Lee Thielman (WEB RIDE)
31 MON HALLOWEEN BLAZE. N 20-25 mi. Depart at 6:00 PM from Mendota Plaza, located on the southeast corner of Hwy 110 and Dodd Blvd in Mendota Heights, less than 1 mile east of 35E on Hwy 110. End your 2005 biking season with this unique ride! You?re never too old for tricks and treats and we?ve got both in store for you. We guarantee a new riding experience and to warm you up at the end with a blazing bonfire at the plaza. Front and rear lights are required. Mountain or cross bikes recommended. The ride will be mapless, so the group will stay together. Patt Seleen and Jeff Johnson. .
(NOTICE: Non-bicycling TCBC activities listed in this newsletter are not covered by LAB insurance.)