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Event Schedule
APRIL 2006
1 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 40-45 mi. CHAIN, CHAIN, CHAIN, CHAIN OF FOOLS. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, on County 12 just east of County 36 (Hilton Trail) and a mile east of Hwy. 244. (no restrooms avail at school.) No foolin’, HI’s MN IRONMAN is only 4 weeks away! Only fools would get on their bikes without first checking their chain, brakes, tires, etc, so unless you spent the winter riding in warmer climes, this may be your wake-up call to get your bike in tune, then join us for a spin in Washington County. Fresh from the trainer-in-the-basement and spin-class at the health club, your leaders: Ron & LeAnn Plinske,
1 SAT 1:30 PM B 30-35 mi. SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY. Scenic and historic, with a great new bridge over 61! Leave 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
2 SUN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS! Sunset is now at 7:42! WOO HOO!
2 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62 & 79 mi, A 100 & 151 mi. SPRING SOLITUDE. Get an early start on those big spring miles. Departs from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blocks west of I-35W on Cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of the lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the country & city plus the entire Gateway Trail. Jim Joy.
2 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 35-40 mi. RIDE THE WESTSIDE. Leave from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Highway 55, turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Joel Stenoien, Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.
2 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 30 mi. PAPER MAN. Depart from Ramsey Beach: Take Highway 61 north through White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. First in a series of training rides for the IRONMAN. Self sufficient B riders welcome. Liz Sands
2 SUN 11:00 AM B 25-30 MI. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Ave N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Explore the parks and lightly traveled roads north and west of Saint Paul on this mostly flat route. Paul Huntington, and Cindy Hanson,. (WEB RIDE)
2 SUN 12:00 PM C 26 mi. DOUGLAS TRAIL. Stretch your legs on the gradual Douglas Trail from Rochester to Pine Island and return. Great start to your biking season. Call for directions to the start. Gil Clounie,
3 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. Ride past Owasso, Vadnais & Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim
3 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart 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.
4 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 17-22 mi. INTRO TO GROUP RIDING. Depart 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: ; Ride Leader: LeAnn Plinske
4 TUE 6:00 PM A/B; B/C; 15-28 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW; Andover. There is no rest stop on either ride option throughout the month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne
4 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. SPRING BRAKE. Leave from Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights, less than a mile east of I-35E on Hwy 110. Park on the southwest corner near Subway. Time to put away the winter bike and bring out your new cycling gear. A relatively flat ride past the airport, through Fort Snelling Park, along the River Roads and Crosby Farm Park. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen,
4 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE RIDE. Leave from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Highway 55, turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Joel Stenoien, Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.
4 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact Charles Breer for info.
5 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart 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 THU 8:30 AM GREAT CYCLIST SOCIAL GET TOGETHER. We’ll all be meeting at Panera’s Bread and Coffee Shop at 2515 White Bear Ave, in Maplewood, just 2 blocks north of Highway 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. Coffee, bagels und fancy desserts are to die for. They also serve soup und sandwiches. What are you waiting for? Come und join us for some great TCBC camaraderie and fellowship. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller.
6 THU 5:30 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A ROAD WITH A VIEW. Departs 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). Views of the river from St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and Minneapolis. Richard Franco
6 THU 6:00 PM 0 mi. SPINNING NOW. At Now Sports in Arden Hills, 3673 Lexington Ave N, between County Road E and 694. Let’s get ready for the ride season by spinning. Just bring your bike and Now Sports supplies the trainers. Paul Huntington
7 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 20-40 mi. FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. We’ll do longer out in country routes when it gets warmer, city routes when it snows or is cold. All riders welcome!! Leaves from the North End of Lake Phalen in St. Paul/ Maplewood, Corner of Eastshore and Eastshore Drive. Michael McNutt
7 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. SPRING'S HERE. Explore Medicine Lake and beyond. Leave from the Spring Gate Center by Applebees in Golden Valley at Hwy 100/Duluth St. Katie Angle
8 SAT 7:30 AM B 25-35 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Get up. Ride bike. Ever-changing route will include lake, trail, convenience store. Cindy Hanson
8 SAT 11:00 AM B 15-25 mi. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Depart 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.
8 SAT 1:30–4:00 PM. ANNUAL LEADER FORUM at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, same site as last year. See IN BRIEF note.
9 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62 & 79 mi, A 100 & 151 mi. SPRING SOLITUDE. Get an early start on those big spring miles. Departs from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blocks west of I-35W on Cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of the lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the country & city plus the entire Gateway Trail. Charles Breer.
9 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 40 mi. STRAW MAN. Depart from Ramsey Beach: Take Highway 61 north through White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. 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. Self sufficient B riders welcome. Liz Sands.
9 SUN 11:00 AM B 25-30 MI. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Ave N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Explore the parks and lightly traveled roads north and west of Saint Paul on this mostly flat route. Paul Huntington, and Cindy Hanson. (WEB RIDE)
9 SUN 12:30 PM A, A/B 44 mi. STRAW MAN IS ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Ice or below 32 degrees will cancel the ride. An excellent training ride for the April 30th Minnesota IRONMAN. Eric Feld. Co-Leader Lee Stagg .
9 SUN 1:00 PM C 20 mi. STONE ARCH BROADWAY PIZZA RIDE. (MAPLESS) Meet at Webster School parking lot at corner of Adams St NE and Spring St NE in Minneapolis. We will have a leisurely social ride and stop at Broadway Pizza after ride. If you are unable to make the ride join in for pizza after! Co-Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, , Herb Schultz, . Cell (at ride)
9 SUN 1:30 PM A/B 35 mi. TOUR DAY KOTA. Depart from Mendota Plaza on the southeast corner of Hwy 110 and Dodd Road (just east of 35E) in Mendota Heights. Park in the southwest corner of the lot near Subway. Tour of Dakota County - some of our favorite roads. Some hills, some thrills. Patt Seleen and Jeff Johnson .
9 SUN 6:00 PM BIKE U – BIKE MAINTENANCE 101. Begin Dessert Potluck at 6:00 PM. Presentation begins at 6:30 PM at Sibley Bike Depot in downtown St Paul (509 Sibley Street, see http://www.bikeped.org/directions.html for directions). Are you tired of bringing your bike into a bike shop, only to have your bike handed back to you after two minutes in the repair stand? One magical tweak of a cable, and your gear slipping bike is as good as new. Or better yet, would you like to learn what to do with all the weird-looking things on your multi-tool? This class is for you. Bring your bike and your multi-tool.
10 MON DEADLINE for the big May newsletter. Make it so this time and don’t be late. E-mail schedule info to schedule-at-biketcbc.org. Articles to Doug Nelson,
10 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. Ride past Owasso, Vadnais & Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim
10 MON 5:45 PM A/B 20-30 MI. METRO MONDAY RECOVERY RIDE. Recover from your suffer-fest weekend rides with a relatively flat metro ride starting at the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Departs 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). Ride leader Rebecca Lawrence.. (WEB RIDE)
10 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart 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 .
11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. SPRING BRAKE. Leave from Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights, less than a mile east of I-35E on Hwy 110. Park on the southwest corner near Subway. Time to put away the winter bike and bring out your new cycling gear. A relatively flat ride past the airport, through Fort Snelling Park, along the River Roads and Crosby Farm Park. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, .
11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE RIDE. Leave from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Highway 55, turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.
11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B; B/C; 15-28 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW; Andover. There is no rest stop on either ride option throughout the month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne, (WEB RIDE)
12 WED 12:30 PM A/B 35 mi. DUNN BROTHERS & BACK. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Park in the street or pay to park in the lot. Rest stop will be at the historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)
12 WED 6:00 PM B 25 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop at the northwest corner of I-694 and Rice St. A scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks,.
12 WED 6:00 PM B/C 15-25 mi. DINNER FOR SURE! Leaving (or eating) from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver in Richfield. As it’s the series start with iffy weather and early sunsets, this could be at the very least a dining event. David Gepner, , .
13 THU 5:30 PM A/B 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. A scenic ride into northern Dakota County, featuring a few hills and great river views. Depart 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. Tony Wanschura,.
13 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A ROAD WITH A VIEW. Departs 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). Views of the river from St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and Minneapolis. (Note change in start time) Richard Franco,
13 THU 6:00 PM 0 mi. SPINNING NOW. At Now Sports in Arden Hills, 3673 Lexington Ave N, between County Road E and 694. Let’s get ready for the ride season by spinning. Just bring your bike and Now Sports supplies the trainers. Paul Huntington, .
14 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 20-40 mi. FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. We’ll do longer out in country routes when it gets warmer, city routes when it snows or is cold. All riders welcome!! Leaves from the north end of Lake Phalen in St. Paul/ Maplewood. Corner of Eastshore and Eastshore Drive. Michael McNutt
14 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. SPRING'S HERE. Explore Medicine Lake and beyond. Leave from the Spring Gate Center by Applebees in Golden Valley at Hwy 100/Duluth St. Katie Angle, .
14 FRI 5:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. FRIDAY EVENINGS ON THE BIKE. Longer miles as sunset time increases, maybe a Gateway or town ride. Back in time to enjoy the geese, ducks and swans with the sunset as the ice
melts and spring arrives. Leaves from the north end of Lake Phalen, corner of Eastshore and Eastshore, Maplewood/St.Paul. Michael McNutt,
15 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 41 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Time to start warming up those hill legs! Meet at Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury (see Maps to Ride Starts at http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/espresso.html). Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove. Self-sufficient "B" riders welcome. Stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refreshments. Dave Haerle,
15 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 62 mi. YOU PICKED A FINE TIME TO LEAVE ME LOOSE WHEEL. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, on County 12 just east of County 36 (Hilton Trail) and a mile east of Hwy. 244. (no restrooms avail at school.) More exploration of Washington County roads. This ride is all about prior preparation and time in the saddle. Check your calendar—IRONMAN is only 2 weeks away! Leaders Ron & LeAnn Plinske, .
15 SAT 3:30 PM A/B 33 Mi. AN AFTERNOON RIDE. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Park in the street or pay to park in the lot. The ride will take us through some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)
15 SAT 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3RD ANNUAL TCBC SWAP MEET. (Non-TCBC: Social Event). At Bloomington Knights of Columbus. Buy, sell, or donate bicycling related items. (Further info and directions: http://www.BikeTCBC.org/swapmeet). Valerie Olson,
15 SAT 1:30 PM B 29 mi. WATERMELON LOOP. Ride the basic loop of the July 4 Watermelon Ride. Leave from the large picnic shelter on Snail Lake Blvd, just east of Victoria in Shoreview, on the hill above Snail Lake Beach. No watermelon being served today. Doug Nelson, .
16 SUN 7:00 AM A/B 62 & 79 mi, A 100 & 151 mi. SPRING SOLITUDE. Get an early start on those big spring miles. Departs from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton, 2 blocks west of I-35W on Cty. Rd. D. Park at far end of the lot. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the country & city plus the entire Gateway Trail. Jim Joy
16 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart 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 travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Tony Wanschura,
16 SUN 10 AM A/B 50-60 mi. RIDE THE WESTSIDE. Leave from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Two miles west of 494, on Highway 55, turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.
16 SUN 11:00 AM A/B 52 mi. ALUMINUM MAN. Depart from Ramsey Beach: Take Highway 61 north through White Bear Lake, turn right on Hwy 96 east, 1/4 mile to Ramsey Beach parking lot on the right. Third in a series of training rides for the IRONMAN. The route explores the back roads around Hugo and Scandia. Self sufficient B riders welcome. Liz Sands
16 SUN 11:00 AM B 25-30 MI. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Ave N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Explore the parks and lightly traveled roads north and west of Saint Paul on this mostly flat route. Paul Huntington, and Cindy Hanson, . (WEB RIDE)
17 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. Ride past Owasso, Vadnais & Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim
17 MON 5:45 PM C 15 - 20 mi. UP SHINGLE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE. Depart from the north parking lot of the Brooklyn Center Community Center, one block south of I-694 on Shingle Creek Parkway. (Use the
Shingle Creek exit off of I-694. The Community Center complex is on the south side of the freeway). A very rider-friendly mapless ride over the mostly flat, paved trails and roads of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. A great ride to get those legs moving again after winter. Newer riders and New TCBC Members encouraged! Bring your helmet, spare tube and at least one full water bottle. Dave Swaab, 612 - 709 - 1174 and other ride leader T/B/D.
17 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart 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 .
18 TUE 10:30 AM C 10-20 mi. HOP TO HOPKINS. Meet at Target-Cub parking lot east of Hiawatha Ave on Lake St. We will make our way to Hopkins Depot Coffee House for our rest stop and wind our way back for luncheon stop after ride. All trails, no roads. Ambassador: John Avoles, . Ride Leader: Herb Schultz, . Cell: .
18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B; B/C; 15-28 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW; Andover. There is no rest stop on either ride option throughout the month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,
18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. SPRING BRAKE. Leave from Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights, less than a mile east of I-35E on Hwy 110. Park on the southwest corner near Subway. Time to put away the winter bike and bring out your new cycling gear. A relatively flat ride past the airport, through Fort Snelling Park, along the River Roads and Crosby Farm Park. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, .
18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE RIDE. Leave from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Highway 55, turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.
19 WED 12:30 PM A/B 35 mi. DUNN BROTHERS & BACK. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop will be at the historic Dunn Brother's Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan 612-7219-1441 (Web Ride)
19 WED 5:30 PM AB 40 mi. RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Come with us on an evening ramble thru the hills and dales of Western Wisconsin! Depart from the parking lot behind THE ROUTE bike shop in downtown River Falls, Wisconsin. Steve O'Rourke (cell), (local). (Web Ride)
19 WED 6:00 PM A/B 20-30 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart 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 .
19 WED 6 PM B/C 15-25 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. We’ll pedal away 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,
20 THU 8:30 AM GREAT CYCLIST SOCIAL GET TOGETHER. We’ll all be meeting at Panera’s Bread and Coffee Shop at 2515 White Bear Ave, in Maplewood, just 2 blocks north of Highway 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. Coffee, bagels und fancy desserts are to die for. They also serve soup und sandwiches. What are you waiting for? Come und join us for some great TCBC camaraderie and fellowship. Any questions? Call Augie "The Gus Meister" Muller at (651)770-5065.
20 THU 10:30 AM C 10-20 mi. MPLS CITY TRAILS. (MAPLESS) Meet at Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot at 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy in Mpls. We will bike city trails in conformity with weather conditions. There will be a rest/lunch stop en route. Ambassador: June Johnson. Co Leaders: Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson, , Cell .
20 THU 6:00 PM 0 mi. SPINNING NOW. At Now Sports in Arden Hills, 3673 Lexington Ave N, between County Road E and 694. Let’s get ready for the ride season by spinning. Just bring your bike and Now Sports supplies the trainers. Paul Huntington, .
21 FRI 11:00 AM A/B 20-40 mi. FRIDAYS ON THE BIKE. We’ll do longer out in country routes when it gets warmer, city routes when it snows or is cold. All riders welcome!! Leaves from the north end of Lake Phalen in St. Paul/ Maplewood, corner of Eastshore and Eastshore Drive. Michael McNutt
21 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. SPRING'S HERE. Explore Medicine Lake and beyond. Leave from the Spring Gate Center by Applebees in Golden Valley at Hwy 100/Duluth St. Katie Angle, .
21 FRI 5:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. FRIDAY EVENINGS ON THE BIKE. Longer miles as sunset time increases, maybe a Gateway or town ride. Back in time to enjoy the geese, ducks and swans with the sunset as the ice melts and spring arrives. Leaves from the north end of Lake Phalen, corner of Eastshore and Eastshore, Maplewood/St.Paul. Michael McNutt, ,
22 SAT 7:30 AM B 25-35 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Avenue N., Roseville (across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's). Get up. Ride bike. Ever-changing route will include lake, trail, convenience store. Cindy Hanson.
22 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 41 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Time to start warming up those hill legs! Meet at Eagle Valley Shopping Center parking lot, SE intersection of Woodbury Dr. (Hwy 19) & Valley Creek Rd, in Woodbury (see Maps to Ride Starts at http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/espresso.html). Roll through the great hills of Afton and Cottage Grove. Self-sufficient "B" riders welcome. Stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refreshments. Dave Haerle.
22 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. (with short-cut option) Depart from Mahtomedi High School, on County 12 just east of County 36 (Hilton Trail) and a mile east of Hwy. 244. (no restrooms avail at school.) Your prior training has paid off. You’re strong, confident, and nearly ready for the IRONMAN Century. Join us for a jaunt up to North Branch, then return and recover on the flat Sunrise Prairie Trail. Leaders: Ron & LeAnn Plinske, .
22 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 60-70 mi. RUSH CADY TO EAU GALLE. Baldwin WI (Exit 19 on I-94) Park & Ride. We'll wander along on the quiet country roads. There are some hills on this ride, but we aren’t looking for hills. Riders should be ready to travel 20-30 miles between rest stops on these beautiful "rural" roads. Scott Larson, .
22 SAT 11:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. At 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
22 SAT 12:15 PM B 30-35 mi. NORTHFIELD RAMBLE. Depart from Sechler Park, in Northfield. I-35 south to MN-19, right on Armstrong Road and left into park. Call first if weather seems dodgy. Julie VanMersbergen, and Hugh Gitlin, .
23 SUN 9:00 AM B 32 mi. NORTHEAST WHIRL. Depart 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 Wichman
23 SUN 10:00 AM A/B 70 mi. TIN MAN. Depart from Mahtomedi Sr. High School (on Co. Rd. 12 just east of downtown Mahtomedi). NOTE CHANGE IN START TIME AND LOCATION! 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. There is also a 48-mile route available. Self sufficient B riders welcome. Liz Sands.
23 SUN 10:30 AM A 66, A/B 50 mi. TIN MAN IS ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62. Three and half miles west of 494 on 62, park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Ice or below 32 degrees will cancel the ride. An excellent training ride for the April 30th Minnesota IRONMAN. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg
23 SUN 11:00 AM B 25-30 MI. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Ave N., Arden Hills (just south of 694). Explore the parks and lightly traveled roads north and west of Saint Paul on this mostly flat route. Paul Huntington, and Cindy Hanson, . (WEB RIDE)
23 SUN 12:00 PM C 35 mi. ROOT RIVER TRAIL. Early spring ride on the Root River Trail from Rushford to Lanesboro. Going up for the first half of the ride then downhill on the return. Meet at trailhead in Rushford at noon. Gil Clounie .
23 SUN 1:00 PM C 15-20 mi. IRONMAN WARMUP. (C RIDER VERSION) Meet at Big Rivers Regional Tail (trail head parking lot) at Old Hwy 13 and Mendota Heights Rd. We'll bike trail south to Hwy 494 bike trail with stop at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Center. Onward to Ft Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, and return via Mendota Bridge and Big Rivers Trail to parking lot. Optional lunch stop after ride. Ambassador: John Avoles, . Ride Leader: Herb Schultz,; Cell:
23 SUN 2:00 PM B 30-35 mi. SERENDIPITY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, Cretin and Summit Avenues in St. Paul (south on Cretin from I-94). Coffee, ice cream, or a convenience store depending on weather. Julie VanMersbergen.
23 SUN 6:00 PM BIKE U – FLAT TIRE 101. Dessert Potluck at 6:00 PM. Presentation begins at 6:30 PM at Sibley Bike Depot in downtown St Paul (509 Sibley Street, see http://www.bikeped.org/directions.html for directions). Flat tires happen. Learn how to fix them fast enough to rejoin the pack on your next TCBC ride. Stop depending on the kindness of your ride brethren and experience the joy of FTE (Flat Tire Empowerment). Bring your bike, a spare tube, tire levers, and your tire pump.
24 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. Ride past Owasso, Vadnais & Bald Eagle Lakes. Marina Lim
24 MON 5:45 PM C 15 - 20 mi. UP SHINGLE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE. Depart from the north parking lot of the Brooklyn Center Community Center, one block south of I-694 on Shingle Creek Parkway. (Use the Shingle Creek exit off of I-694. The Community Center complex is on the south side of the freeway). A very rider-friendly mapless ride over the mostly flat, paved trails and roads of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. A great ride to get those legs moving again after winter. Newer riders and New TCBC Members encouraged! Bring your helmet, spare tube and at least one full water bottle. Dave Swaab, 612 - 709 - 1174 and other ride leader T/B/D.
24 MON 5:45 PM A/B 20-30 MI. METRO MONDAY RECOVERY RIDE. Recover from your suffer-fest weekend rides with a relatively flat metro ride starting at the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Departs 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). Ride leader Rebecca Lawrence. 612 381-1070. (WEB RIDE)
24 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi., B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart 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 .
25 TUE 10:30 AM C 0-25 mi. LRT EAST TO MINNEAPOLIS. Meet at Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse on Excelsior Ave one block east of Hwy 169. We will bike east on LRT East paved trail, continuing east on Midtown Greenway paved trail to West River Pkwy and Longfellow Grille for Lunch / Rest stop and return via lakes paved trails. Abbreviated ride if weather conditions prevail. Ambassador: Diana and Duane Kasper. Ride Leader: Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .
25 TUE 5:30 PM AB 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant at 1240 North Frontage Road (of Hwy 36) in Stillwater. From I-694, take Hwy 36 east for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Washington Av (first stoplight past the Hwy 5 overpass). Take an immediate right on the frontage road for 1/4 mile to the Valley Ridge Mall and Acapulco Restaurant on the left. Dump the traffic! Relax on shady, undulating roads to Afton. Enjoy a taco or two after. Rain may force cancellation of the ride at the leaders discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, , cell . (Web Ride)
25 TUE 6:00 PM B/C 17-22 mi. INTRO TO GROUP RIDING. Depart 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: ; Ride Leader: LeAnn Plinske, .
25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B; B/C; 15-28 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, NW; Andover. There is no rest stop on either ride option throughout the month. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne,
25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 25 or 30 mi. SPRING BRAKE. Leave from Mendota Plaza, Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights, less than a mile east of I-35E on Hwy 110. Park on the southwest corner near Subway. Time to put away the winter bike and bring out your new cycling gear. A relatively flat ride past the airport, through Fort Snelling Park, along the River Roads and Crosby Farm Park. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, .
25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 20-25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE RIDE. Leave from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Highway 55, turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.
26 WED IRONMAN STUFFING PARTY at the usual location in south Minneapolis. See March article. Food, fellowship, and fun.
26 WED 12:30 PM AB 34 mi. DUNN BROTHERS & BACK. Depart from Lk. Harriet north end by park. Ride south to Bush Lake, west to the historic coffee place in EP, east on the bike trail. Katie Angle . (Web Ride)
26 WED 5:30 PM AB 40 mi. RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Come with us on an evening ramble thru the hills and dales of Western Wisconsin! Depart from the parking lot behind THE ROUTE bike shop in downtown River Falls, Wisconsin. Steve O'Rourke (cell), (local). (Web Ride)
26 WED 6:00 PM B 25 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Erik’s Bike Shop at the northwest corner of I-694 and Rice St. A scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks.
26 WED 6 PM B 20-30 mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. We’ll pedal away 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.
27 THU 10:30 AM C 20 mi. ST PAUL BOUND (MAPLESS) Meet at Mississippi Blvd (first parking lot from north on west side of street) across from Ford Plant (St Paul). We will bike Summit Ave/Harriet Island on bike trails and city street bike routes. Lunch stop enroute. Ambassador: June Johnson. Co Leaders: Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson, ; Cell
27 THU 5:30 PM A/B 30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. A scenic ride into northern Dakota County, featuring a few hills and great river views. Depart 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. Tony Wanschura.
27 THU 6:00 PM 0 mi. SPINNING NOW. At Now Sports in Arden Hills, 3673 Lexington Ave N, between County Road E and 694. Let’s get ready for the ride season by spinning. Just bring your bike and Now Sports supplies the trainers. Paul Huntington, .
28 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. SPRING'S HERE. Explore Medicine Lake and beyond. Leave from the Spring Gate Center by Applebees in Golden Valley at Hwy 100/Duluth St. Katie Angle, .
28 FRI 5:00 PM A/B 20-35 mi. FRIDAY EVENINGS ON THE BIKE. Longer miles as sunset time increases, maybe a Gateway or town ride. Back in time to enjoy the geese, ducks and swans with the sunset as the ice melts and spring arrives. Leaves from the north end of Lake Phalen, corner of Eastshore and Eastshore, Maplewood/St.Paul. Michael McNutt
28 FRI 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. A ROAD WITH A VIEW. Departs 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). Views of the river from St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and Minneapolis. (Note change in start time) Richard Franco
28 FRI 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. RIDE SOUTH. Depart from Northview Park in Eagan. Park Entrance is 2 blocks East of Lexington on Northview Park Road. Come to the South metro for an early season ride with dinner options afterwards. Pat Exley (Web Ride)
29 SAT 10:00 AM A/B 60-70 mi. WI HILLS FROM MAIDEN ROCK. Depart 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. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. A shorter option will be available. Details are posted on the TCBC e-group during the week before the ride. For cancellation information, call the ride leader before 8:00 AM on the morning of the ride. Tony Wanschura.
29 SAT 1:00 PM A/B 30-40 mi. IRONMAN WARMUP. Depart from Long Lake Park, main pavilion, just south of I-35W and Highway 96 on Old Highway 8, New Brighton. Last training ride before the IRONMAN. Flat course, tail wind and easy spinning will be perfect preparation for Sunday's big event. (Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/longlake.html) Kate Kovar, .
30 SUN 40th ANNUAL MINNESOTA IRONMAN BIKE RIDE. (Non-TCBC, but TCBC mileage credit signup) 30, 62, 100 mi. Starts in Lakeville, see http://www.ironmanbikeride.org or info in this issue.
30 SUN 3:00 PM A/B 35 mi. DUNN BROTHERS & BACK. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Rest stop will be at the historic Dunn Brothers in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan (WEB RIDE)
(NOTICE: Non-bicycling TCBC activities listed in this newsletter are not covered by LAB insurance.)