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JULY 2006

1 SAT 5:00 AM AA 202 mi. PAUL BUNYAN DOUBLE CENTURY. Anoka to Mille Lacs, around it, and return. Now in its 40th year, the *Paul Bunyan Double Century* will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006. This is an AA ride of 202 miles from Anoka to Mille Lacs Lake, around it, and back again. After a year's hiatus due to massive road reconstruction, the "Old Man's" back!!! (Ah... that would be Mr. Bunyan, not me). We’ll meet at Anoka Senior High School, 3939 7th Ave (County Road 7) from 4:30 to 4:45 AM. We’ll begin the ride en masse at about 5 AM. The high school is about 1.5 miles north of Hwy. 10 on County 7. It’s a left turn at 38th Ave, which is the second set of stoplights after the exit from Hwy. 10. (Look for Casey’s General Store on the left at this intersection. The ride is FREE for members and only $2.00 for non-members of TCBC. No preregistration necessary. As always, finisher's will be timed to the minute (no sprints) and a certificate will be awarded to all who ride the Bunyan, all 202 or the best you can do. The ride is mostly flat with some rollers and has moderate traffic counts. It’s not all that difficult IF the winds cooperate. Nevertheless, it is a challenge and you must come prepared and trained for the distance. It’s essential to eat smart (often), drink smart (before your thirsty), and ride smart (ride your pace, no need to go for the hour record here). Food and water (convenience stores) are located on average at 20-mile or so intervals and will be well marked on the ride map. I will be driving the route, but NOT in an official sag capacity. I'll have water, a limited tool selection, and a floor pump.(maybe even some bananas!) Official lunch stop will be the Spotlight Svoboda Café in Garrison at the 100-mile point. Want some bragging rights? Come along for the fun on this long-standing Minnesota tradition! As always, same old leader: Bob Hoffman.

1-3 SUMMER WEEKEND RIDES ON WISCONSIN TRAILS. Join us for Wisconsin trail rides and fun activities for this early summer adventure. Come for one, two or all three days. See rides below. FFI, John Hoffmann, ; Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, .

1 SAT ANNUAL MINI SINGLE / DOUBLE BUNYAN RIDE. 62 or 124 mi. Call for departure time. An A/B distance ride with a big C pace. A 100 km or 200 km ride, your choice of single or double loop around the big pond of Mille Lacs Lake. This route is flatter then a proverbial pancake, and has been called "The Poor Man's Double Century". We’ll be starting very early for this one. We'll depart from Malmo (Conoco Market) at the corner of 18 und Hwy 47 (northeastern part of the lake), und will head clockwise (south) around the lake. Our first rest stop will be at Wahkon, about 13 miles southwest from Malmo. Our third stop will be in Garrison at the "Spotlight Svoboda Cafe" a very good restaurant. Do keep in mind that we’ll have all day to ride around this very scenic lake. If the weather is good und cooperates with us und I get enough riders, it be a go. Please have your bike in good shape for this ride. Please call to confirm that you are coming so I know how many there’ll be of us. Questions? fon "Augie Muller at . More then likely we’ll be meeting some of Bob Hoffmann’s group cycling around the lake on his Paul Bunyan ride. Let’s make this happen, good people!

1 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Explore lakes, trails, lightly traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson, .

1 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

1 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl.

1 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 25-30 mi. KENT AND I (BIRTHDAY RIDE). Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Ave N Arden Hills. This ride is in memory of my brother Kent. Cake and ice cream after the ride. We will depart Arden Hills, looking for a few moderate hills to climb. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington.

1 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station on Main St (County U) just off Hwy 10 at the north end of downtown Plum City, WI. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Plum City is on US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. Shorter option available. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura.

1 SAT 10:00 AM C 30 mi. JOHN'S BIRTHDAY AND CREAMERY RIDE. Depart from Menomonie, WI, Red Cedar trailhead. From Hwy I-94, exit 41A (Menomonie). Go south on Hwy 25, then west on Hwy 29, following signs to trailhead. We'll ride the Red Cedar Trail and lunch at the famous Creamery restaurant and celebrate John Hoffmann's birthday on return leg. Trail surface is crushed limestone. Trail fees: $4 daily / $15 seasonal. Optional after-ride activities. Bring your float gear, swimsuit, sunscreen, etc. Float the Red Cedar in tube, canoe, or kayak. Grilled trout at the Eat-My-Fish trout farm. John Hoffmann, ; Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell phone at ride

1 SAT 10:30 AM A/B or B 45 or 34 mi. STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, on Hwy 12. From Hwy 36 just east of I-694, go north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into school. Bring your appetite for strawberry rhubarb pie, shortcake, dipped strawberries, and other confections as we roll over favorite country roads and the Gateway Trail on route to a delicious summertime rest stop! Julie VanMersbergen,  and Hugh Gitlin, .

2 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city & country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times & leaders often change each Sunday: 7/2 dpt 5:30 AM = Charles Breer ; 7/9 dpt 5:30 AM = Steve Scholl ; 7/16 dpt 5:45 AM = Steve Robertson, ; 7/23 dpt 5:45 AM = Jim Joy, ; 7/30 dpt 6:00 AM = Rich Franco .

2 SUN 8:00 AM A or A/B 64 or 53 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62, 3.5 miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride through the west side of town. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg .

2 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 50 or 60 mi. A RIDE IN THE CLOUDS. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and head east. At the light on Courtly Rd, go SE (left) to Ojibway Drive, then right into the park. Ride through Grey Cloud Island and Cottage Grove Ravine Park en route to Afton with a rest stop at Selma's Ice Cream. Two distance options with more roads leading up into the clouds on the longer route. Jeff Johnson and Patt Seleen, .

2 SUN 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

2 SUN 10:00 AM C 30 mi. CHIPPEWA RIVER TRAIL RIDE. Ride departs from Owen Park parking lot at Water St and First Av in Eau Claire, WI. From Hwy I-94 (Eau Claire) exit 59: At top of exit, take Hwy 124 right to Hwy 12, about 5 miles. Follow Hwy 12 to right. Just before the river, turn left on Menomonie St, which turns into Water St. Go to First Av and turn left into parking lot at Owen Park. We'll ride to Meridean, with rest/lunch break at convenience store in Caryville, and then return. Trail surface is paved asphalt, Trail fees: $4 daily / $15 seasonal. John Hoffmann is having a Brat Feed at his house after ride (we contribute to cost of groceries). John Hoffmann, ; Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell phone at ride .

2 SUN 11:00 AM AB 50 mi. OUT TO FOREST LAKE. Depart from Now Sports 3715 Lexington Ave, Arden Hills, just South of 694. Sleep in and enjoy a late morning ride with your friends. We will have a rest stop at a wonderful coffee shop in Forest Lake. Susan Evan. (Web Ride)

2 SUN 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely bike ride. We will travel on the Midtown Greenway trail to the Depot in Hopkins and back. Paul "Thunder" Huntington.

3 MON 7:00 AM AB 58 mi. DUNN EARLY REVISITED. Depart from Dunn Bros, E Lake St and W. River Road, Minneapolis. Take Greenway to rolling hills of Wayzata, around Lake Minnetonka with a rest stop at Dunn Bros in Excelsior before returning. Jim and Katie Angle . (Web Ride)

3 MON 10:00 AM C 25-30 mi. OLD ABE TRAIL RIDE. Depart from parking lot in Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI, just north of Leinenkugel's Brewery on Hwy 124. We'll ride some city streets to get to the new segment of the Old Abe Trail and take trail to Jim Falls and Cornell, have lunch, and return. Trail surface is paved asphalt. Trail fees: $4 daily / $15 seasonal. John Hoffmann, ; Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell phone at ride .

3 MON 10:00 AM A/B 60 mi. MONDAY MUNCHY METRIC. Depart from University of St. Thomas, Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. An A/B social ride? You betcha. Join us as we use a mixture of streets and some trails to ride out and back to a location to be determined. Great lunch stop at the halfway point. Hugh Gitlin.

3 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for others. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Marina Lim

3 MON 12:30 PM AB 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center in Golden Valley. Just west of Hwy 100 and Duluth Street.. Enjoy an afternoon ride with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan. (Web Ride)

3 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Av S, one block east and north of 46th St and 35W. We'll travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for building character and fun, with a nice rest stop for coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall,  or .

3 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House at corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

3 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-29 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located just east of the Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into the refuge parking lot at the top of the hill. Ride a pleasant route (low-traffic roads and bike trails) from Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island in a "loop" style route. The uphill after Harriet Island is truly "tandem-friendly"! Mike Beadles.

4 TUE 25TH ANNUAL WATERMELON RIDE in Shoreview. 12, 25, 50 mi. Volunteers needed. See separate info in June issue.

5 WED 9:30 AM C 34 mi. NORTH TO NORTH BRANCH. Depart from Forest Lake City Hall parking lot, 220 N Lake "Hwy 61" in downtown Forest Lake. From Hwy I-35, exit #129/Hwy 97 to Forest Lake, MN, then turn left on Hwy 61 to City Hall. We'll bike Hardwood Creek / Sunrise Prairie paved trails in quest of North Branch for lunch with additional rest stops en route to and from our destination. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

5 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

5 WED 5:30 PM A/B 40 mi. RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind THE ROUTE bike shop in downtown River Falls, WI. Join us on various routes. Beautiful western Wisconsin hills and dales with low traffic volume and great rural scenery! One rest stop about midpoint. Steve O'Rourke.

5 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

5 WED 6:00 PM B 30 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park (SW corner of 694 & Victoria in Shoreview). Enjoy a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks.

5 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Now Sports in Arden Hills . Looking a nice laid back ride in the middle of the week? And want to bring the kids, or just nice casual ride? This is it, we ride the trails of Shoreview and Arden Hills with a few roads. Burleys and tag alongs welcome, make sure to bring the bike helmets for all. Paul Huntington , Cathrine Roach . (Web Ride)

5 WED 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Note: NO RIDE on July 4th but there will be a ride on Wednesday July 5th. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 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 leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, , cell .

5 WED 6:45 PM B 20 mi. DEPART LATER THAN USUAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (), across from Har Mar Theaters on the frontage road by McDonalds. Why be part of rush hour traffic trying to get to a 6 PM ride when you can join us for a 20-mile ride that departs at 6:45? With this route there is no planned rest stop. Water, restrooms, and a place to change into biking clothes are in the shop. Park at far end of lot behind the shop. Please note the depart time for July 26th changes back to 6:30 PM. Kristine Poelzer, , and Deb Matchinsky, .

6 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

6 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

6 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , kellyhazel at msn dot com.

6 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe.

6 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Cindy Hanson, ; Paul Huntington, .

6 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart 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 backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

6 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, Roseville Reser voir, and Battle Creek. Julie VanMersbergen.

6 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from northeast corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller.

6 THU 6:15 PM A/B 26 or 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 HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. July 6: Jeff Johnson, . July 13: Lisa Austin, July 20: Lee Thielman, . July 27: Tony Wanschura.

7–9 BAYFIELD BIKING BASH. Explore the Bayfield area (including Madeline Island), with three easy rides in three days, plus famed museums, entertainment at the Big Top Chautauqua and dining at an internationally famous restaurant. See three rides below.

7 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30 mile return has no rest stop. 7/7 & 8/4: Katie Angle, . 7/14: Kelly Hazel, . 7/21, 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 7/28 & 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

7 FRI 12:00 PM B/C 26 mi. RED CLIFF-LITTLE SAND BAY LOOP. Depart from Isle Vista Casino parking lot in Red Cliff, 3 miles north of Bayfield, WI on Hwy 13 (on left). The ride offers scenic views of Lake Superior and gorgeous northern Wisconsin terrain. Mostly flat with a few gradual hills. Afterwards, we’ll dine at the world-famous Wild Rice restaurant, in Bayfield (reservations necessary, so let me know if you’ll be dining there). It's a bit pricey – maybe $35 apiece or so – but reputedly worth every nickel. Don Picard; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, . Cell at ride

7 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRIDAYS TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west on changing routes to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride through the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. 7/7 and 7/21: George Hagemann. 7/14 and 7/28: Jim Angle.

7 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. 7/7 & 7/28: Tom and Dona Devine, . 7/14 & 8/4: Mark Gregory, . 7/21: Lee Thielman, .

8 SAT 8:30 AM B/C 15–30 mi. A MEANDER AROUND MARVELOUS MADELINE. Meet at the ferry landing area in Bayfield (parking available at ferry). We’ll take a 25-minute ferry ride with our bikes ($15 round trip) and then explore Madeline Island, lunching at a lakeside bistro overlooking the lake. After returning to the mainland and eating dinner, we can visit the well-known Big Top Chautauqua, where Sam Bush, Newgrass/Bluegrass/Jazz mandolin virtuoso, is performing (tickets, $24 - $35). There are also many other less-expensive evening entertainment options. Don Picard; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, . Cell at ride .

8 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Explore lakes, trails, lightly traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson, .

8 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from 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 and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. Dave Haerle. (Web Ride)

8 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

8 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS MENOMONIE. Depart at 9:30 AM from Riverside Park in Menomonie, WI. Take I-94 to Menomonie, then US 25 south to US 29, then right on US 29 across the river to the park. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. A shorter option will be available. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura.

8 SAT 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington.

8 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from bottom of Crosby Farm Road along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. The ride goes along the Mississipi River, with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan.

8 SAT 10:30 AM A/B 45 or 34 mi. STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School, on Hwy 12. From Hwy 36 just east of I-694, go north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12, then left into school. Bring your appetite for strawberry rhubarb pie, shortcake, dipped strawberries, and other confections as we roll over favorite country roads and the Gateway Trail on route to a delicious summertime rest stop! Julie VanMersbergen,  and Hugh Gitlin, .

8 SAT 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely bike ride. We will travel on the Midtown Greenway trail to the Depot in Hopkins and back. Paul "Thunder" Huntington.

9 SAT OUTREACH RIDE: TOUR OF SAINTS. See “Outreach Rides” section of the newsletter for more information. NO TCBC INSURANCE.

9 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city & country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times & leaders often change each Sunday: 7/2 dpt 5:30 AM = Charles Breer ; 7/9 dpt 5:30 AM = Steve Scholl ; 7/16 dpt 5:45 AM = Steve Robertson, ; 7/23 dpt 5:45 AM = Jim Joy, ; 7/30 dpt 6:00 AM = Rich Franco .

9 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 48-55 mi. CHASKA-MAYER-CHASKA. Depart from Coffee Cats Cafe. New ride location (behind the Dairy Queen) at the NW corner of Hwy 41 and Pioneer Trail in Chaska. From Eden Prairie, take either 5 to 41 and go south, or 212 to 41 and go north. Long stretches with rolling hills! See beautiful Lake Waconia! Go 5 miles at a pop without stop signs! Map at start. Lee Stagg, ; Eric Feld, .

9 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Centerville and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .

9 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We'll travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura.

9 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 30 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, and then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Brunch after the ride at Rix. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel and Jim Pittenger.

9 SUN 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

9 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 20 mi. WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE ASHLAND. We’ll depart from City Park, 11th Av E and E Main St, Ashland, WI, and follow a mostly flat road route out to Odanah and back. NOTE: this is a change from the previously announced ride from Cable; the Cable route is torn up for resurfacing. Don Picard; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, . Cell at ride .

9 SUN 12:30 PM B 30-35 mi. FLEXIBLE FLYERS YOGA RIDE. Depart from Island Lake Park in Shoreview. Take 694 to Victoria exit, then south on Victoria. Take your cycling power to a new dimension by learning how to add YOGA to your fitness plan. Yoga practitioner/instructor Lindsay Cowles will lead us in a 20-min post ride yoga sequence designed to re-energize cycling power muscles for flexibility, strength and injury prevention. Bring a mat or towel for sitting on the grass. LeAnn Plinske, ; Lindsay Cowles, .

9 SUN 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely bike ride. We will travel on the Midtown Greenway trail to the Depot in Hopkins and back. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

10 MON 10:00 AM C 25 mi. TOUR DE LAKE MINNETONKA. Depart from Minnetonka Community Center parking lot, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. From Hwy 494 exit # 17, go right (west) on Minnetonka Blvd .6 mi, turn right towards the Center and park in rear by Ice Rink. We'll bike paved roads and LRT (packed limestone) on return leg. Our rest/lunch stop is at Adele's (Excelsior), famous for frozen custard and old fashioned ice cream (also sandwiches, etc.) You'll like this scenic route around Lake Minnetonka. Ambassador: June Johnson. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

10 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for others. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Marina Lim.

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10 MON 6:00 PM B/C 22 mi. MELLOW MONDAY REVISITED. Depart from Long Lake Regional Park main pavilion in New Brighton. Doug Nelson, .

10 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Av S, one block east and north of 46th St and 35W. We'll travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for building character and fun, with a nice rest stop for coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall,  or .

10 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House at corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

10 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-29 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located just east of the Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into the refuge parking lot at the top of the hill. Ride a pleasant route (low-traffic roads and bike trails) from Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island in a "loop" style route. The uphill after Harriet Island is truly "tandem-friendly"! Mike Beadles.

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 Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar ; Jim Pederson, .

11 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine  or  (Web Ride)

11 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel.

11 TUE 6:00 PM B/C, A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogn .

11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS & FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. One of the best two-hour workout rides in the club. Try it and see for yourself! Dave Erick.

11 TUE 6:00 PM A/B, B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.

11 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 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 leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, cell .

12 WED 9:30 AM C 20/25 mi. GREAT RIVER MEANDER. Depart from Axel's parking lot, across street from restaurant at 1315 Hwy 13 in downtown Mendota, MN. We'll bike Great River Trail south to Hwy 494 bike path, with stop at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Center. Then onward to Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, Mississippi Blvd, Shepard Rd, Hwy I-35 bike trail and Great River Trail back to Axel's for lunch (optional). Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

12 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

12 WED 5:30 PM A/B 40 mi. RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind THE ROUTE bike shop in downtown River Falls, WI. Join us on various routes. Beautiful western Wisconsin hills and dales with low traffic volume and great rural scenery! One rest stop about midpoint. Steve O'Rourke.

12 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

12 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville, 2233 Hamline Ave N. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol' Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks.

12 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Now Sports in Arden Hills . Looking a nice laid back ride in the middle of the week? And want to bring the kids, or just nice casual ride? This is it, we ride the trails of Shoreview and Arden Hills with a few roads. Burleys and tag alongs welcome, make sure to bring the bike helmets for all. Paul Huntington , Cathrine Roach . (Web Ride)

12 WED 6:45 PM B 20 mi. DEPART LATER THAN USUAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (), across from Har Mar Theaters on the frontage road by McDonalds. Why be part of rush hour traffic trying to get to a 6 PM ride when you can join us for a 20-mile ride that departs at 6:45? With this route there is no planned rest stop. Water, restrooms, and a place to change into biking clothes are in the shop. Park at far end of lot behind the shop. Please note the depart time for July 26th changes back to 6:30 PM. Kristine Poelzer, , and Deb Matchinsky, .

13 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

13 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard.

13 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel.

13 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, ; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe.

13 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Cindy Hanson, ; Paul Huntington, .

13 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart 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 backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

13 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, Roseville Reser voir, and Battle Creek. Julie VanMersbergen.

13 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from northeast corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller .

13 THU 6:15 PM A/B 26 or 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 HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. July 6: Jeff Johnson, . July 13: Lisa Austin. July 20: Lee Thielman, . July 27: Tony Wanschura.

14 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30 mile return has no rest stop. 7/7 & 8/4: Katie Angle, . 7/14: Kelly Hazel, . 7/21, 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 7/28 & 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

14 FRI 12:30 PM A/B 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from Spring Gate Shopping Center, Hwy 100 and Duluth St in Golden Valley. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan.

14 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRIDAYS TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west on changing routes to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride through the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. 7/7 and 7/21: George Hagemann. 7/14 and 7/28: Jim Angle.

14 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. 7/7 & 7/28: Tom and Dona Devine, . 7/14 & 8/4: Mark Gregory, . 7/21: Lee Thielman, .

14 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. I LIKE DELAWARE. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan, approximately 2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd. Come south of the river for this Friday night ride featuring Delaware. Dinner options afterwards. Pat Exley,.

15 SAT 6:30 AM A/AB 58-68 mi. DUNN EARLY - MINNETONKA. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake St and West River Rd Mpls. "A" riders ride as group and sprint intervals at various locations, "A" riders may make detours from map. "A/B" Ride with map. Greenway to Hopkins as a warmup, out to Waysata, Excelsior and Minnetonka. Return along Greenway as cool down. Randall Huskamp . (Web Ride)

15 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Explore lakes, trails, lightly traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson, .

15 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

15 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 80 to 90 mi. SEARCH FOR LEFTY. Depart from Pymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at the corner of Hwy 55 and CR 24. Ride the rolling hills and quiet country roads on the west side of town. Self sufficient B riders always welcome. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

15 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl .

15 SAT 9:00 AM B 33 and 42 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from Walmart parking lot in St. Anthony Village, just north of 37th Av on the west side of Silver Lake Rd. Park in the lot by the Walmart sign near Conoco/Freedom station. Well, LIDO has escaped. We need to look for him again. Easy map. Eight/nine mile extra loop in middle of ride for faster riders. Several places to eat at ride's end. Be the one who finds LIDO. Bob Brown.

15 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 65-75 mi. WI HILLS MAIDEN ROCK. This is the Saturday half of the LA CROSSE KILLER HILL REVISITED WEEKEND (see Sunday ride below). 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, then turn towards the river on Chestnut St. Challenging hills and little-traveled rural roads. Optional loop through Stockholm six miles before ride's end for Stockholm Art Fair. Shorter option available. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura, .

15 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from bottom of Crosby Farm Road along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. The ride goes along the Mississipi River, with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan,.

16 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city & country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times & leaders often change each Sunday: 7/2 dpt 5:30 AM = Charles Breer ; 7/9 dpt 5:30 AM = Steve Scholl ; 7/16 dpt 5:45 AM = Steve Robertson, ; 7/23 dpt 5:45 AM = Jim Joy, ; 7/30 dpt 6:00 AM = Rich Franco .

16 SUN 7:00 AM A/AB 50-55 mi. DUNN EARLY - LAKEVILLE. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake St and West River Rd Mpls. "A" riders ride as group may make detours from map. "A/B" Ride with map. Ride down to Lakeville, Farmington, return through St. Paul. Randall Huskamp. (Web Ride)

16 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 48-55 mi. CHASKA-MAYER-CHASKA. Depart from Coffee Cats Cafe. New ride location (behind the Dairy Queen) at the NW corner of Hwy 41 and Pioneer Trail in Chaska. From Eden Prairie, take either 5 to 41 and go south, or 212 to 41 and go north. Long stretches with rolling hills! See beautiful Lake Waconia! Go 5 miles at a pop without stop signs! Map at start. Lee Stagg; Eric Feld, .

16 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 75/50 mi. LA CROSSE - KILLER HILL REVISITED. Depart from Myrick Park in La Crosse - see ride's web page for directions. Ride the Maiden Rock ride Saturday the 15th, then spend the evening out with us in La Crosse. Two great rides, staying overnight in La Crosse the night of the 15th. Part of the ride is the old Killer Hill ride but also included are the Grand Dad Bluff climb and five other coulee climbs. The view from Grand Dad Park is part of the route. For details, hotels and a map to the start, visit the ride's web site at http://home.comcast.net/~bicyclebill/kh/. Bill Simon.

16 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Centerville and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .

16 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 30 mi. B' DAM'D 'N BACK. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. We'll head north on Shingle Creek Trail and hook up with the North Hennepin Trail to Coon Rapids Dam for a short break, and then head back along the Mississippi River Corridor Trail. Brunch after the ride at Rix. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Kelly Hazel and Jim Pittenger.

16 SUN 9:30 AM B 72 mi. GOODHUE COUNTY CANTER. Depart from Cannon Valley Trail lot on County Rd 19 (Main St), just west of S 4th St in Cannon Falls. Gently rolling and pastoral route includes the Sogn Valley, Zumbrota covered bridge, historic Vasa, and the west half of the Cannon Valley Trail. Jeff Ramberg, .

16 SUN 12:00 PM B/C 16-18 mi. MEDICINE LAKE-PARKERS LAKE. Depart from French Regional Park. Two-lake double loop in Plymouth with Mt. Olivet variation. Rest stop at Parkers Lake. Meet at Visitors Center parking lot. Exit Hwy 169 and go west on Rockford Rd to the park entrance, then left into park. Dave Rusinko, .

16 SUN 12:30 PM C 20-25 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot pay lot, or park on the street. Explore some of the more than 200 public artworks of the Twin Cities. We will be stopping often for snacks and plan a major meal. Bring a camera and $$. This is a mapless ride, so the group will ride together. If you are in a hurry, this is not the ride for you. Plan 4-5 hours. Walter Griffin.

17 MON 9:15 AM C 26 mi. BIKE THE SW BURBS. Depart from Preserve Village Mall parking lot, by Jerry’s at Hwy 169 & Anderson Lakes Pkwy. From Hwy 494 and Hwy 169, take Hwy 169 south 1.7 mi to Anderson Lakes Pkwy and cross into the mall lot to SE corner. We'll bike on paved bike paths, roads and LRT (crushed limestone) trail with rest stop at Hopkins Coffeehouse and after-ride lunch option at D'mico & Sons. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, ; Cell at ride .

17 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. PINK EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for others. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Marina Lim.

17 MON 3:00 PM AB 27 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS. Depart from the Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop at the corner of 28th Avenue and 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Please park on the street, not in their parking lot. Enjoy a late afternoon ride, exploring some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan. (Web Ride)

17 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Av S, one block east and north of 46th St and 35W. We'll travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for building character and fun, with a nice rest stop for coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall,  or .

17 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House at corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

17 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-29 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located just east of the Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into the refuge parking lot at the top of the hill. Ride a pleasant route (low-traffic roads and bike trails) from Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island in a "loop" style route. The uphill after Harriet Island is truly "tandem-friendly"! Mike Beadles.

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 Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar, Jim Pederson, .

18 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine  or  (Web Ride)

18 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 40 mi. MINNEAPOLIS GRAND ROUND. Depart from Steamworks Coffee and Tea Co, corner of 44th Av N and Penn Av N in Minneapolis. Experience the best of Minneapolis' parkways on the Grand Round Tour. Come early for waffles at the coffee shop. Please park on neighborhood streets to the west and south, not in the coffee shop parking lot. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , kellyhazel at msn dot com.

18 TUE 10:00 AM C 20-25 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycle 11351Aquila Dr (114th and US169), Champlin (). Elm Creek and Three river trail system in Brooklyn Park and Champlin. Mid-ride reststop and lunch at Culver's after the ride Phillip Lawson . (Web Ride)

18 TUE 6:00 PM B/C, A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne.

18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS & FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. One of the best two-hour workout rides in the club. Try it and see for yourself! Dave Erick.

18 TUE 6:00 PM A/B, B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.

18 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 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 leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman, cell .

19 WED 10:00 AM C 30 mi. CRUISE TO CAPS. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse lot on Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. Our destination is "Caps" eatery, city-famous for "The Stacker" and other BBQ favorites. Our route is on Greater Minneapolis paved trails (Greenway and Minnehaha Creek Parkway) Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride

19 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

19 WED 5:30 PM A/B 40 mi. RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind THE ROUTE bike shop in downtown River Falls, WI. Join us on various routes. Beautiful western Wisconsin hills and dales with low traffic volume and great rural scenery! One rest stop about midpoint. Steve O'Rourke.

19 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

19 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Now Sports in Arden Hills . Looking a nice laid back ride in the middle of the week? And want to bring the kids, or just nice casual ride? This is it, we ride the trails of Shoreview and Arden Hills with a few roads. Burleys and tag alongs welcome, make sure to bring the bike helmets for all. Paul Huntington , Cathrine Roach . (Web Ride)

19 WED 6:15 PM A/B 25-35 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WINDER. Depart from Mahtomedi High School on Hwy 12. Take Hwy 36 east past I-694, north on Hilton Trail, east on Hwy 12. Ride the scenic low-traffic roads of Washington County. Mary Derks.

19 WED 6:45 PM B 20 mi. DEPART LATER THAN USUAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (), across from Har Mar Theaters on the frontage road by McDonalds. Why be part of rush hour traffic trying to get to a 6 PM ride when you can join us for a 20-mile ride that departs at 6:45? With this route there is no planned rest stop. Water, restrooms, and a place to change into biking clothes are in the shop. Park at far end of lot behind the shop. Please note the depart time for July 26th changes back to 6:30 PM. Kristine Poelzer, , and Deb Matchinsky, .

20 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

20 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard .

20 THU 10:00 AM A/B 37 mi. CITY EXPLORER. Depart from Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis. With Lake Harriet as our base, we'll venture out and explore the beautiful metro area. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. Kelly Hazel, , kellyhazel at msn dot com.

20 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe .

20 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Cindy Hanson, ; Paul Huntington, .

20 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart 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 backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

20 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, Roseville Reser voir, and Battle Creek. Julie VanMersbergen.

20 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from northeast corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller.

20 THU 6:15 PM A/B 26 or 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 HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. July 6: Jeff Johnson, . July 13: Lisa Austin. July 20: Lee Thielman, . July 27: Tony Wanschura.

21 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30 mile return has no rest stop. 7/7 & 8/4: Katie Angle, . 7/14: Kelly Hazel, . 7/21, 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 7/28 & 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

21 FRI 1:30 PM B 40 mi. THE 400 STATE TRAIL. To Reedsburg and back through five communities, all on a smooth crushed-limestone surface. Considered one of the prettiest trails in Wisconsin. Depart from the Elroy Commons, Elroy, WI. Don Picard, Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, . Cell at ride

21 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRIDAYS TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west on changing routes to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride through the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. 7/7 and 7/21: George Hagemann. 7/14 and 7/28: Jim Angle,  (work).

21 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. 7/7 & 7/28: Tom and Dona Devine, . 7/14 & 8/4: Mark Gregory, . 7/21: Lee Thielman, .

21 FRI 6:00 PM B 20-30 mi. DINING ON THE WESTSIDE. Go west for far eastern cuisine after a ride starting from Edina’s Szechuan Star Restaurant, 3655 Hazelton Rd. David Gepner, 

22 SAT 6:30 AM A/AB 65/75 mi. DUNN EARLY - STILLWATER/HUDSON. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake St and West River Rd Mpls. "A" riders ride as group do a few extra hills at leaders discretion. "A/B" Ride with map. Route crosses Stillwater bridge into Wisconsin, rides back roads to Hudson, crosses back to MN at I-94, working our way back into St. Paul Randall Huskamp. (Web Ride)

22 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Explore lakes, trails, lightly traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson, .

22 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from 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 and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. Dave Haerle. (Web Ride)

22 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

22 SAT 9:00 AM B 78 mi. THE GREAT RIDE OF THE PUDDING BOY. Depart from Northfield High School, just south of Northfield on MN 246. From 35W, go east on 19 across river to Division St. Turn right (south) on Division, which will become 246. The H.S. is on the right. At the age of 10, on his single speed, balloon-tired red Schwinn Wasp, THE PUDDING BOY made his great lonely ride. This time, you come too. See Valley Grove Church, most of Nerstrand, Kenyon's Blvd of Roses, Zumbrota's covered bridge, downtown Wanamingo, the Sogn Valley, the Al Quie post office, and Malto Meal Dam. Climb PUDDING BOY HILL. Comfortable, social pace for B riders. Beautiful rolling hill country. Bob Brown.

22 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 70-80 mi. WI HILLS PLUM CITY. Depart from the municipal parking lot next to the gas station 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 US Hwy 10, about 35 miles east of Prescott, WI. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. Shorter option available. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Alert" link or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura .

22 SAT 9:30 AM B 40 mi. BASS LAKE. Depart from Stillwater High School, on Hwy. 5 just south of Hwy. 36. First half of this mostly-Wisconsin route is very hilly but scenic. Includes stops at Bass Lake Cheese Factory and Hudson. Doug Nelson, .

22 SAT 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

22 SAT 10:00 AM B 30 mi. B RIDE WITH SOME HILLS. Depart from bottom of Crosby Farm Road along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Entrance is at intersection where Mississippi Blvd becomes Shepard Rd. The ride goes along the Mississipi River, with several nice climbs. Dave Dugan.

22 SAT 11:00 AM B/C 32 mi. THE ELROY-SPARTA STATE TRAIL. The “granddaddy” of all rails-to-trails, this trail goes through three tunnels with gorgeous woodland between. Bring sweater and flashlight for the (very dark) tunnels. We’ll try to arrange a shuttle to bring the bicycles back from Sparta in order to do the trail one-way. Depart from the Elroy Commons, Elroy, WI. Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, . Cell at ride

22 SAT 1:00 PM C 10 mi. CRUISERS AND ARTCARS. Depart from Lake Harriet Bandshell parking lot, Mpls. Dust off your fat-tire, single-speed cruiser and ride with us from Lake Harriet over to the LynLake neighborhood, where we'll take in the Minneapolis ArtCar Parade. In its 11th year, the ArtCar Parade is organized by a grassroots group of artists who creatively alter cars for display and everyday use. See www.artcarparade.com for more info. An always humorous, inventive parade! T-shirts and sneakers encouraged. And yes, we'll stop for ice cream. Cindy Hanson, ; Paul Huntington, .

22 SAT 6:30 PM 30 mi. NIGHT C RIDE ON THE GATEWAY. Depart from the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, about 3 blocks south of Hwy 36 und about 1 block north of the Gateway Trail. You can park in the middle of the parking lot. Just keep an eye out for the green Panzerwagon - VW Euro van und you can park next to me if you wish. We’ll be leaving at 18:30 Uhr sharp, as usual, all riders are welcome. Everyone must have a headlight und a red blinking tail light, both in good working order. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional Abendmittagessen after the ride at Leeann Chin's, next to Panera’s Bread, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Questions? fon Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, . Looking forward to seeing you all there.

23-28: MS TRAM BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC). SE Minn, through Lanesboro, Winona, Wabasha, River Falls, back to Twin Cities.

23 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city & country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times & leaders often change each Sunday: 7/2 dpt 5:30 AM = Charles Breer ; 7/9 dpt 5:30 AM = Steve Scholl ; 7/16 dpt 5:45 AM = Steve Robertson, ; 7/23 dpt 5:45 AM = Jim Joy, ; 7/30 dpt 6:00 AM = Rich Franco .

23 SUN 7:00 AM A/AB 50-55 mi. DUNN EARLY - LAKEVILLE. Depart from Dunn Brothers East Lake St and West River Rd Mpls. "A" riders ride as group may make detours from map. "A/B" Ride with map. Ride down to Lakeville, Farmington, return through St. Paul. Randall Huskamp. (Web Ride)

23 SUN 8:00 AM A or A/B 64 or 53 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62, 3.5 miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride through the west side of town. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg .

23 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Centerville and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .

23 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We'll travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura.

23 SUN 9:30 AM B 30-35 mi SWEET LORRAINE'S ON SUNDAY. Depart from Sweet Lorraine’s American and Mexican Food, 2403 E 38th St (corner of 24th Av & 38th St S). Come early for breakfast (opens at 8 AM) and/or stay for lunch after the ride. Please park on the street. Enjoy a leisurely, social Sunday morning ride. Kay Mitchell, ; Mike Daniels, .

23 SUN 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

23 SUN 10:00 AM B/C 24 mi. THE OMAHA STATE TRAIL. Set on one of Wisconsin’s few asphalt paved trails, the ride goes to historic Camp Douglas and back. Depart from the Elroy Commons, Elroy, WI. Don Picard, Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann, . Cell at ride .

23 SUN 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely bike ride. We will travel on the Midtown Greenway trail to the Depot in Hopkins and back. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

24 MON 8:00 AM AB 58 mi. DUNN EARLY. Depart from Dunn Bros, E Lake St and W. River Road, Minneapolis. Take Greenway to rolling hills of Wayzata around Lake Minnetonka with a rest stop at Dunn Bros in Excelsior before returning. Katie Angle . (Web Ride)

24 MON 9:45 AM C 25 mi. STONE ARCH CRISSCROSS. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot, 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. We’ll bike paved trails and stop for lunch at Aster Cafe on Main Street at Riverplace. Ambassador: June Johnson. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

24 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. ORANGE EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for others. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Michael McNutt, . (Web Ride)

24 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Av S, one block east and north of 46th St and 35W. We'll travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for building character and fun, with a nice rest stop for coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall,  or .

24 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House at corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

24 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-29 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located just east of the Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into the refuge parking lot at the top of the hill. Ride a pleasant route (low-traffic roads and bike trails) from Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island in a "loop" style route. The uphill after Harriet Island is truly "tandem-friendly"! Mike Beadles.

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 Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar; Jim Pederson, .

25 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. DEVINE GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Tom and Dona Devine  or  (Web Ride)

25 TUE 10:15 AM C 25 mi. KASPER'S PATIO PICNIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 16376 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie. From Hwy 5, go one block north on Eden Prairie Rd, then right (east) on Wagner Rd to Erik's in strip mall on left. Mostly paved trails and LRT crushed limestone trail on return leg. Lunch stop is at Duane and Diana's patio in Chaska ($5.00 grocery charge). Please call day or so before ride for picnic planning. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper, . Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

25 TUE 6:00 PM B/C, A/B 21-30 mi. BUNKER HILLS AND BEYOND. Depart from Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in Andover. Explore the northern Twin Cities metro area while riding through the open meadows and tree-lined avenues of the Anoka Sand Plain. Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne.

25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26 or 33 mi. GEARS, TEARS & FEARS. Depart from East Mississippi River Blvd and Hartford Av. Park on the south side of Hartford and in the three north lots of the Temple of Aaron. A classic hill ride and club favorite. Challenge yourself on St. Paul's hills. One of the best two-hour workout rides in the club. Try it and see for yourself! Dave Erick.

25 TUE 6:00 PM A/B, B 29 or 25 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at Hwy 55 and CR 24. Park at the north end of shopping center parking lot by tower. Ride quiet country roads with rolling hills. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.

25 TUE 6:15 PM A/B 36/29/24 mi. THE ACAPULCO RIDE. Depart from the Acapulco Restaurant, 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 leader’s discretion, but we can still eat! Call me if in doubt. Bob Hoffman,

26 WED 9:30 AM C 20/30 mi. SCANDIA SCAMPER. Depart from New Scandia Community Center, 209th St N in Scandia, MN. From Twin Cities take I-35 to Hwy 97 (exit 129) and continue to Scandia. Take a right on Cty 3 through Cty 52 and a left on 209th St N to Community Center lot on right. We'll scamper on gently rolling back roads and bike trails through Scandia and Marine-On-St.Croix, and have an en route rest stop and lunch after ride. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

26 WED 10:30 AM A/B 40-65 mi. WILDS OF WI. Depart from Wisconsin Visitor Center, just off exit 2 of I-94 in Hudson, WI. Variety of routes along traffic-free country roads. Self-sufficient B riders encouraged. Due to location, if weather is at all questionable, call leader at  before coming to start. If (and only if) ride is cancelled, there will be a message to that effect on my answering machine after 9:30 Wed. morning. Sue Blum.

26 WED 5:30 PM A/B 40 mi. RIVER FALLS RAMBLE. Depart from parking lot behind THE ROUTE bike shop in downtown River Falls, WI. Join us on various routes. Beautiful western Wisconsin hills and dales with low traffic volume and great rural scenery! One rest stop about midpoint. Steve O'Rourke.

26 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th St and Oliver Av in Richfield, on this ever-evolving evening ride. Enjoy the variety as you experience a new and different route each week. David Gepner.

26 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA! Depart from Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville, 2233 Hamline Ave N. Park at west end of lot. Ride past area lakes and parks with the Speedy Gonzalezes of the group or at a more leisurely pace. Join your compadres afterwards at Ol' Mexico or other establishment for fun and refueling. Andele! Andele! Epa! Epa! Yeehah!!! Mary Derks.

26 WED 6:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Now Sports in Arden Hills . Looking a nice laid back ride in the middle of the week? And want to bring the kids, or just nice casual ride? This is it, we ride the trails of Shoreview and Arden Hills with a few roads. Burleys and tag alongs welcome, make sure to bring the bike helmets for all. Paul Huntington , Cathrine Roach . (Web Ride)

26 WED 6:45 PM B 20 mi. DEPART LATER THAN USUAL. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville (), across from Har Mar Theaters on the frontage road by McDonalds. Why be part of rush hour traffic trying to get to a 6 PM ride when you can join us for a 20-mile ride that departs at 6:45? With this route there is no planned rest stop. Water, restrooms, and a place to change into biking clothes are in the shop. Park at far end of lot behind the shop. Please note the depart time for July 26th changes back to 6:30 PM. Kristine Poelzer, , and Deb Matchinsky, .

27 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Depart from Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 are welcome. Rest stop at the end of the trail. Optional lunch after the ride at Panera’s, just 1.5 blocks north of Highway 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller, .

27 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. We’ll bike to the Red Wing trailhead, return to Welch for a pit stop, then on to Cannon Falls for lunch at The Stone Mill. Finally, on a full and satisfied stomach, we’ll ride the 10 miles downhill back to Welch. $3 daily permit or $15 season pass required. Don Picard .

27 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20 or 40 mi. PICNIC ON THE CANNON. The July Food and Whine ride will be a picnic. Ride Leader Picard will host a free picnic at the Welch trailhead after the THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON ride, at approximately 1 PM, for everyone on the ride. Brats, burgers, chicken and all the side goodies. There will be no lunch at the Stone Mill on this Thursday. Please RSVP by July 25 via phone or e-mail to ensure enough food. Don Picard.

27 THU 9:30 AM C 20/25 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffehouse lot on Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike LRT East, Greenway, and around Lakes Calhoun and Harriet paved trails, with a lunch stop at Tin Fish. Our return will trek Kenilworth and Cedar Lake Trails. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

27 THU 12:30 PM AB 34 mi. AN AFTERNOON RIDE. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot, near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Enjoy an afternoon ride, exploring some Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. Susan Evan. (Web Ride)

27 THU 6:00 PM A/B 20 or 32 mi. THIGHS, SIGHS, AND CRIES. A long-time western metro favorite. Leave from the parking lot in front of Woody's Grill at Shady Oak Rd and City West Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Join us as we experience the rolling hills of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. A great hill training ride, with shorter options. Self-sufficient B riders welcome. You'll sigh and cry but your thighs will thank you! Restroom facilities at SuperAmerica on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell, Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe.

27 THU 6:00 PM B 22-27 mi. HERE AND NOW. Depart from Now Bikes & Fitness, 3673 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills (just south of 694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Cindy Hanson, ; Paul Huntington, .

27 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. A DUTCH TREAT. Depart 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 backroads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel. Rolling hills. Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride. Map to start: http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html. Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

27 THU 6:00 PM B 25-35 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. A fun and social ride exploring the Mississippi River, Roseville Reser voir, and Battle Creek. Julie VanMersbergen.

27 THU 6:00 PM A/B 25-40 mi. THE HEIGHTS NORDEAST TO NORTHEAST. Depart from northeast corner of the Cub Foods lot, Silver Lake Village Center, on Silver Lake Rd just north of 37th Av (CR D) in St. Anthony Village. This is an A/B friendly ride (for all self-sufficient riders) with hills, few turns or signals, managed with scenery as well. Dinner option. Various co-leaders. Mary Miller.

27 THU 6:15 PM A/B 26 or 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 HealthPartners, corner of Wabasha and Plato, across the Wabasha St Bridge from downtown St. Paul. Park at the west end of the lot farthest from the building. July 6: Jeff Johnson, . July 13: Lisa Austin. July 20: Lee Thielman, . July 27: Tony Wanschura.

28 FRI 9:30 AM C 42 mi. SAKATAH - FARIBAULT TO ELYSIAN. Depart from trailhead in Faribault, MN. From Hwy I-35 exit #59, take Hwy 21 to trailhead parking area on right. Watch for a small brown sign and an open field parking area. We'll bike a somewhat bumpy paved trail to Elysian, have lunch, and return. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

28 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 28-63 mi. MMVI METRIC. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Continue the tradition to Marine On St Croix via Pine Point. The 30 mile return has no rest stop. 7/7 & 8/4: Katie Angle, . 7/14: Kelly Hazel, . 7/21, 8/11 & 8/18: Dave Pfuhl, . 7/28 & 8/25: Michael McNutt, .

28 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRIDAYS TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's bike shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west on changing routes to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride through the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. 7/7 and 7/21: George Hagemann. 7/14 and 7/28: Jim Angle.

28 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. TGIF DINNER SERIES. Depart from Burnet Realty at Hwy 96 and Hodgson Rd in North Oaks. North on Village Center Drive, park in the rear lot. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html. 7/7 & 7/28: Tom and Dona Devine, . 7/14 & 8/4: Mark Gregory, . 7/21: Lee Thielman, .

28 FRI 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. I LIKE DELAWARE. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan, approximately 2 miles south of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd. Come south of the river for this Friday night ride featuring Delaware. Dinner options afterwards. Pat Exley.

29 SAT 7:00 AM A/AB 60-65mi DUNN EARLY - LAKEVILLE Depart from Dunn Bros at East Lake and W River Road Mpls. Route goes south towards Lakeville, rolling hills, down to Harriett Island and returns along W River Rd. A riders may depart from route for a few extra hills at leaders discretion. Marcus Bohler  - Randall Huskamp . Randall Huskamp (Web Ride)

29 SAT 7:30 AM B 35-45 mi. HAR-MARTIAN. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Explore lakes, trails, lightly traveled roads on this ever changing route. Get up and ride. The yard work can wait. Cindy Hanson, .

29 SAT 8:00 AM AB 48 mi. AFTON-COTTAGE GROVE HILL TOUR. Depart from 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 and stop in at Espresso Donuts afterward for refueling. Dave Haerle. (Web Ride)

29 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream at 3401 Lyndale Av S. Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride. Great food! Kay Mitchell,  and Evie Walters, .

29 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 80 to 90 mi. SEARCH FOR LEFTY. Depart from Pymouth Station, two miles west of 494 at the corner of Hwy 55 and CR 24. Ride the rolling hills and quiet country roads on the west side of town. Self sufficient B riders always welcome. Joel Stenoien, ; Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

29 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY BAKERY. Depart from the parking lot in Mendota on the north side of Hwy 13, just east and down the hill from St. Peter's Church. If the lot is full, park on the street. Please do not park in the church lot. No restrooms at start of ride. Ride to Rosemount and back, with the opportunity for a rest stop at the Morning Glory Cafe. Steve Scholl.

29 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 62 or 100 mi. ALL HILLS LEAD TO ELMWOOD. Depart from Baldwin WI (exit 19 on I-94) Park & Ride. We'll go up and down on the quiet country back roads, building our climbing muscles. Riders should be ready to travel 20-30 miles between rest stops on these beautiful "rural" roads. Scott Larson, .

29 SAT 9:30 AM C 30/35 mi. MEANDERING TRAILS TO ELM CREEK. (MAPLESS) Depart from Fish Lake Regional Park (first parking lot on left side of road). From Hwy I-494, take Cty Rd 10 (Bass Lake Rd) west one mile to park entrance. Lois Carlson will showcase this social ride on paved trails and bike-friendly roads to and around Elm Creek Park. Trail is relatively flat with some rolling hills. We'll have regular rest stops to restock water, but bring lots of water with you, and a snack as well. You may see an eagle or bluebird. A stop at Dairy Queen en route and lunch after ride are options. Ambassador: Lois Carlson, . Leader: Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride

29 SAT 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

29 SAT 10:00 AM B 55-62 mi. MUNCHY METRIC. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, NE corner Cretin & Summit Aves, St. Paul. Socially-paced metric length ride with a lunch stop at the halfway point. Julie VanMersbergen.

29 SAT 12:00 PM B/C 20 mi. WAYZATA-LAKE MINNETONKA MINI-TOUR. Depart from the southwest corner of Wayzata Bay Shopping Center off Superior Blvd. The tour will travel Wayzata, skirt Long Lake, go south along the North Arm, and take in the northern bays of Minnetonka via Cty 15. This ride ranked B/C because of 3 nasty hills. Approximately 1/2 mile on Luce Line Trail (crushed limestone). Rest stop at Culver's, slighty past halfway. Dave Rusinko, .

29 SAT 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely bike ride. We will travel on the Midtown Greenway trail to the Depot in Hopkins and back. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

30 SUN A/B 75, 100 mi. HELLO HINCKLEY-NORTHBOUND. TCBC overnight trip with pre-registration required. This is our third year of riding about 75 miles per day, Sunday and Monday, from the Twin Cities to/from Hinckley on Hwy 61 and a few paved trails. Option of 100 mi on Sunday with additional route beyond Hinckley. Volunteer co-leaders are seeking fun-loving comrades who enjoy riding/dining in a group. Must be self-sufficient cyclists who have group riding experience and skills plus cycling equipment for riding 75 miles per day for two consecutive days. No sag. Fix your own flats. Call for trip details including information about luggage transport (about $4 each), and how to reserve your lodging. Dave Swaab, ; Kristine Poelzer, .

30 SUN 5:30 AM A/B 62, 79, 101, 151 mi. SUNDAY SUNRISE SOLITUDE. Depart from Perkins Restaurant, New Brighton [zipcode 55112], 2 blks west of I-35W on Cty Rd D. Choose one of four mileage options to ride in the city & country plus the whole Gateway Trail, starting with the solitude of the sunrise. Park at far end of lot. Depart times & leaders often change each Sunday: 7/2 dpt 5:30 AM = Charles Breer ; 7/9 dpt 5:30 AM = Steve Scholl ; 7/16 dpt 5:45 AM = Steve Robertson, ; 7/23 dpt 5:45 AM = Jim Joy, ; 7/30 dpt 6:00 AM = Rich Franco .

30 SUN 8:00 AM A or A/B 64 or 53 mi. ROLLING ON THE WESTSIDE. Depart from Holiday Gas Station in Eden Prairie, Dell Road and 62, 3.5 miles west of 494 on 62. Park at far end of lot, next to Dell Rd. Beautiful ride through the west side of town. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg .

30 SUN 9:00 AM B/C 58-64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Av N, Roseville, across from Har Mar Mall, next to McDonald's. Flat, friendly route will take us from Roseville to rural Anoka county and back through Centerville and Shoreview. Whether you're a B/C rider looking to increase your distance or a hammerhead who overslept, this is a great opportunity to get your metric century in this Sunday. Cindy Hanson, .

30 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, then right on Ojibway Dr. We'll travel some familiar, and some scenic, lesser-traveled roads of southern Washington County. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura.

30 SUN 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway Trail to the Longfellow Grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake St, and then bike back the same way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

30 SUN 12:30 PM C 20-25 mi. ARTISTIC EPICUREAN. Depart from Minnehaha Falls parking lot pay lot, or park on the street. Explore some of the more than 200 public artworks of the Twin Cities. We will be stopping often for snacks and plan a major meal. Bring a camera and $$. This is a mapless ride, so the group will ride together. If you are in a hurry, this is not the ride for you. Plan 4-5 hours. Walter Griffin.

30 SUN 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery, 3031 2nd Av, Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This is a family fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely bike ride. We will travel on the Midtown Greenway trail to the Depot in Hopkins and back. Paul "Thunder" Huntington,  or  ext. 3364.

31 MON A/B 75 mi. HELLO HINCKLEY-SOUTHBOUND. TCBC overnight trip with pre-registration required. Returning from Hinckley to Twin Cities. Dave Swaab and Kristine Poelzer.

31 MON 10:30 AM B 29 mi. ORANGE EXPRESS. Depart from County Cycles, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville 55113. Park on Woodhill St. A recovery ride for some, a training ride for others. Leader rides at 14 mph B speed. Michael McNutt, .

31 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Av S, one block east and north of 46th St and 35W. We'll travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for building character and fun, with a nice rest stop for coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall,  or .

31 MON 6:00 PM B 20-25 mi. LAKE NOKOMIS OUT & BACK. Depart from Lake Nokomis Beach Coffee House at corner of 28th Av and 50th St in south Mpls, one block east of Lake Nokomis on 50th St and two blocks south of Minnehaha Pkwy on 28th Av. Please park on the street. This is a social ride that will explore Mpls & St. Paul. Leaders: Mike Daniels, ; John Gamradt and Diana Cohen, .

31 MON 6:00 PM A/B 27-29 mi. URBAN WILDLIFE. Depart from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located just east of the Airport Hilton. From I-494, exit south on 34th Av, left onto American Blvd, then right into the refuge parking lot at the top of the hill. Ride a pleasant route (low-traffic roads and bike trails) from Wildlife Refuge up to Harriet Island in a "loop" style route. The uphill after Harriet Island is truly "tandem-friendly"! Mike Beadles.

31 MON 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi, B 20-30 mi. MILES FROM MAPLEWOOD. Depart from the HealthPartners Maplewood Clinic, White Bear Av and County Rd B. Go south on White Bear Av from Hwy 36. Leave the city behind and ride into the countryside of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Kate Kovar, Jim Pederson, .

(NOTICE: Non-bicycling TCBC activities listed in this newsletter are not covered by LAB insurance.)

Outreach Ride Section

These special category rides are non-TCBC rides that are eligible for TCBC mileage credit, but are not covered by TCBC insurance. Outreach rides are designed to increase our members’ visibility in and support of non-pledge biking events in the broader biking community. A TCBC leader will be present at qualifying Outreach Rides to give a ride briefing and allow members to sign up for mileage, but it is the sole responsibility of participating members to sign up for and pay the registration fee for the event. The organizers of the event are solely responsible for its quality and safety. Members are strongly encouraged to wear their TCBC jerseys when participating in Outreach Rides. Here is the list of Outreach Rides scheduled:

SUNDAY JULY 9 TOUR OF SAINTS BIKE RIDE. 50 mi, 35 mi. "Not a race. A heavenly little ride." Check-in, according to the brochure, is 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. St. Joseph, MN. (www.tourofsaints.com). TCBC Ride briefing will be at 7:50 AM. The TCBC member sign-up sheet will be available outside of the registration building doors at the College of St. Benedict at 7:30 AM. "Each summer in central Minnesota, a ribbon of 1,500 cyclists wends its way...through a rich green and rolling landscape on quiet country roads." Rejuvenate at rest stops with pastries and cookies supplied by Cold Spring Bakery as well as fresh fruit and other treats. St. Joseph is located northwest of St. Cloud off of I-94, and directions to the ride are available through a link on the website. Ride leaders: Jim and Elizabeth Dohogne.

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