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JUNE 2006

1 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the parking 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

1 THU 9:30 AM C 20/25 mi. BLOOMINGTON MEANDER. Depart from Three Rivers Hyland Lake Park Reserve Visitors Center lot off Bush Lake Rd Bloomington MN (free parking). We'll bike on some new trails and bike friendly roads as we meander Bloomington. We can ride some park trails for the 5 extra miles option. This ride includes some hills. Optional after-ride luncheon at Bella Cucina. Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride .

1 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Every Thursday through September 28. Ride to Red Wing and return to Welch to complete the 20-mile option. Then on to Cannon Falls (40-mile option) for lunch at the Stone Mill. After lunch, it's a quick 10-mile downhill back to Welch. One of Minnesota's most beautiful, well-conditioned, and flattest trails. Daily pass ($3) or season pass ($15) required. Don Picard. Various co-leaders.

1 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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.

1 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, 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.

1 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 Road and City West Parkway 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 Super America on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe, .

1 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 I-694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington; Cindy Hanson.

1 THU 6:00 PM B 21-33 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, Cretin & Summit, St. Paul (use Cretin exit from I-94). A fun, social ride featuring the Mississippi River and other waterways. Julie VanMersbergen.

1 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and CR 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494.  Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel, Rolling hills.  Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride.  http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html   Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

1 THU 6:15 PM A/B 25/30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Note new start time for June, and NO RIDE June 29. 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. June 1: Lisa Austin June 8: Lee Thielman, , June 15 and 22: Tony Wanschura.

1 THU 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 in back. Plan to join us afterwards for a bite to eat. Kristine Poelzer and Deb Matchinsky.

2 FRI 9:45 AM C 15/20 mi. GET TO KNOW HASTINGS (SPRING EDITION). Depart from Vermillion River Park in Hastings MN  (across from Applebee's). From Twin Cities take Hwy 61 South to Hastings. After crossing bridge, continue through Hwy 46 junction, then turn left on 21st St E to park. “Mr Hastings”, Bob Caneff, will showcase this Spring Edition.  After-ride activity options include luncheon, malts at the Dairy Store and Bailly's Bash ($5.00 charge). Ambassador: Bob Caneff.  Herb Schultz,

2 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 30-64 mi. MMVI METRIC. Try this classic ride to Marine On St. Croix and back. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. June 2 and 9: Dave Pfuhl, .

2 FRI 1:00 PM  A/B 40-50 & B 30-40 mi. BABE'S BLUE BRAINERD LAKES. Depart from the Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we pedal past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail over the course of the weekend!  Now THAT'S no tall tale!  For add'l info, including directions to the trailhead, go to www.biketcbc.org and click on "Overnight Trips", then "Brainerd Weekend".  Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable.  Mary Derks; Scott Larson, ; Deb Matchinsky.

2 FRI 12:30 PM AB 34 mi. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot near the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Our rest stop will be at the Historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie. Susan Evan . (Web Ride)

2 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRI TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. Short cut option of 32 miles available. George Hagemann

2 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.  Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html.  6/16: Mark Gregory . 6/2, 6/9, 6/23 & 6/30: Lee Thielman .

3 SAT NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. Explore a trail today or anytime!

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

3 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.

3 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Inner-city social ride.  Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride.  Great food. Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

3 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY. 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.

3 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from Holiday gas station at 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin, west side of parking lot. A continuing friendly set of Saturday morning rides exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. June 3 and 10 will be 20 miles, and June 17 and 24 will be 25 miles. New riders encouraged; all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, questions. Optional lunch afterwards.  Carolyn Caswell,  (June 3,10,24). Neil Millam,  (June 1, 17). Deb Matchinsky (June 1, 24).

3 SAT 9:30 AM B 33-37 mi. AFTON/ELMO. Scenic with some big hills. Leave from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. From 494, go southeast at Lake Rd interchange, turn east on Courtly Rd, and right on Ojibway Drive. Doug Nelson.

3 SAT 9:45 AM C 30-35 mi. TERRY'S BEST DAM RIDE. (MAPLESS). Depart from Boom Island parking lot (pay lot or free parking on adjacent streets). Boom Island is accessed from N Plymouth Av (bridge) / 8th Av NE. Terry Osell will showcase this social ride along the Mississippi and the Coon Rapids Dam on paved trails and bike-friendly roads. Ride features special stops en route and at dam. Optional luncheon stop at Broadway Pizza after ride. Ambassador: Terry Osell.  Leader: Herb Schultz.

3 SAT 10:00 AM C 3-9 mi. SHOREVIEW TRAILS. Depart from the Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. We will be riding the trails and some roads of the city of Shoreview. Please park in lower level far end of parking lot. Paul Huntington; Kristine Poelzer; Deb Matchinsky.

3 SAT 12:30 PM C 24 mi. EXURBAN. Depart from Deephaven. Take a ride in the country without leaving the city. Park in the Deephaven City Hall/Police parking lot off Cottagewood Road, just two blocks from the quaint Cottagewood Store. We'll do the mini-loop of Victoria and stop at Adele's on the way back. Trail is crushed limestone. Take Minnetonka Blvd west from Mpls to Cottagewood Rd, turn right to parking. Or take Hwy 7 west to Vine Hill Rd, right to Minnetonka Blvd, left to Cottagewood Rd, R to park.  Dave Rusinko.

3 SAT 3:00 PM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery at 3031 2nd Ave. (Lake St. & 2nd ). This a Family Fun ride, so bring the kids and have a nice leisurely ride. We will travel on mostly the Minnehaha Parkway to the Longfellow Grille /Dunn bros. on Lake street and then ride back same the way. Paul "Thunder" Huntington. (Web Ride)

4 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:  6/4 depart 5:30 AM = Steve Scholl .

4 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 108 or 73 mi. WOW REVISITED. Depart from Hoffman Park, River Falls, WI.  Take I-94 east to Wisconsin and exit on 35 south to River Falls, then left exit at M, right on M/Division, and a quick right on Hanson. 7000 ft (108) or 4000 ft (73) of climbing, beautiful quiet country roads, and a great lunch stop in Maiden Rock. Dave Eenigenburg.

4 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 38-45 mi. CHASKA-WACONIA-CHASKA.  Self-sufficient B riders welcome.  Departs from Coffee Cats Cafe (a new 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 w/out stop signs!  Map at start.  Lee Stagg. Eric Feld often co-leader.

4 SUN 9:30 AM  A/B 45-55 & B 35-45 mi. MORE "BABE'S BLUE BRAINERD LAKES". Depart from the Paul Bunyan trailhead in Nisswa. Join us for a ride in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area with scenic panoramas as big as Paul Bunyan himself as we pedal past glistening blue lakes, through dense forests and on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Trail over the course of the weekend!  Now THAT'S no tall tale!  For add'l info, including directions to the trailhead, go to www.biketcbc.org and click on "Overnight Trips", then "Brainerd Weekend".  Contact leader prior to ride if weather looks questionable.  Mary Derks; Scott Larson, ; Deb Matchinsky.

4 SUN 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery at 3031 2nd Ave. 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. on Lake Street then bike the same route back. Paul "Thunder"Huntington. (Web Ride)

4 SUN 12:00 PM B/C 17-19 mi. MEDICINE LAKE - PARKERS LAKE. Depart from French Regional Park Visitors Center. Two-lake double loop in Plymouth with Mt. Olivet variation. Rest stop at Parkers Lake. Exit Hwy 169 and go west on Rockford Rd to the park entrance, then left into park.  Dave Rusinko, .

4 SUN 1:00 PM C 20-40 mi. CANNON RIVER TRAIL RIDE. Depart from trail parking lot in Welch, MN. Take County Rd 7 off Hwy 61 to trail parking lot (go through Welch Village, cross bridge to trailhead lot). Trail fee is $3/day, $12 per season.  We'll head to Red Wing on first leg and return, then onward to Cannon Falls for second leg with eat stop in Cannon Falls and return. You can do either the 20 or 40 mi option. Clareyse Nelson; Herb Schultz.

4 SUN 2:00 PM C 3-9 mi. SHOREVIEW TRAILS. Depart from the Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. We will be riding the trails and some roads of the city of Shoreview. Please park in lower level far end of parking lot. Paul Huntington; Kristine Poelzer; Deb Matchinsky.

5 MON DEADLINE for July TCBC NEWS. E-mail schedule info to. Articles to Doug Nelson.

5 MON 9:45 AM C 20 mi. HOPKINS AND TIN FISH. Depart from SW corner of Mt Olivet Church parking lot, 5025 Knox Av S, Mpls. We bike lakes, trails and the LRT east to Depot Coffee House in Hopkins. Our return is on Hutchinson Spur, Cedar Lakes,  Kenilworth, and Lakes Trails. Our rest stop is at the Coffee House and our lunch stop is at the Tin Fish eatery (Lake Calhoun Pavilion). All trails are paved asphalt. Herb Schultz.

5 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

5 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. MY OH MY MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from the rear parking lot of Sunrise Cyclery Bike Shop, , 3031 2nd Av S, Minneapolis 55408, on the east side of 35W and south edge of Lake St. Sample the best scenery of Minneapolis via premier bicycle routes of many paved trails and some roads. Arrive early to check out the shop - water & restroom available.  Leader rides at the rear of those who ride a B pace of 14 mph avg. Route scout: Jamie McDonald. June 5: Julie VanMersbergen, . June 12, 19, 26: Kristine Poelzer.

5 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, .

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

5 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. So. One block east and north of 46th St. exit of 35W. We will travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for

character and fun. With a nice option for a rest stop coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall. (Web Ride)

5 MON 6:00 PM AB 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. (Web Ride)

6 TUE TCBC BOARD BUSINESS MEETING. Contact Charles Breer for info.

6 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

6 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 39 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.

6 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.

6 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 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. It's easier than you think!  June 13: Lisa Dust, . All other June dates: Dave Erick.

6 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 29, 24 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Hwy 55. Turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. Rolling hills on quiet country roads. Joel Stenoien , Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

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

6 TUE 6:15 PM C 10-15 mi. BEAUTIFUL MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from 4537 Third Av S, SJA parking lot, found one block north and east of the 46th St exit of 35W. Slow and easy, some street and some trail riding. Route varies and may be mapless.  We all ride together.  Ride is good to warm up, cool down or just come out for a social biking experience. Edie Kalweit.

7 WED 10:00 AM C 20 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169), Champlin, MN (). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River and the Elm Creek Park Preserve.  There will be a midride break, and lunch at Culver's after the ride.  Phillip Lawson.

7 WED 10:15 AM C 25 mi. CHANHASSEN LAKES AND MARSHES. Depart from Erik's Bike, Eden Prairie, 16376 Wagner Way, one block north of the intersection of Hwy 5 & Eden Prairie Rd in Prairie Court mall (east) next to Timberlodge. We'll be biking primarily on blacktopped trails around Chanhassen lakes and marshes, have lunch at CJ's in downtown Chanhassen, then return. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Co Leaders: Clareyse Nelson,; Herb Schultz.

7 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 Wednesday morning.  Sue Blum.

7 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.

7 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart 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.

7 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills, in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Come early and shop Now Sports for your bike needs. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

7 WED 6:15 PM A/B 30-40 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, and left into the school. Take advantage of the extra daylight hours and ride the low-traffic scenic roads of Washington County. Shorter options available. Mary Derks.

8 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the parking 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

8 THU 9:30 AM  C 25-30 mi.  JUNE'S COW CAMPUS RIDE (NO BULL).  MAPLESS. Depart from Lake Nokomis Community Center overflow parking lot, 2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy in Mpls. We'll smell the springtime flowers, check out the cows and spot a few zoo animals.  Lunch stop at Black Bear Cafe.  Ambassador: June Johnson, . Herb Schultz

8 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Every Thursday through September 28. Ride to Red Wing and return to Welch to complete the 20-mile option. Then on to Cannon Falls (40-mile option) for lunch at the Stone Mill. After lunch, it's a quick 10-mile downhill back to Welch. One of Minnesota's most beautiful, well-conditioned, and flattest trails. Daily pass ($3) or season pass ($15) required. Don Picard. Cell at ride . Various co-leaders.

8 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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.

8 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, 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.

8 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 Road and City West Parkway 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 Super America on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe, .

8 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 I-694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington; Cindy Hanson.

8 THU 6:00 PM B 21-33 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, Cretin & Summit, St. Paul (use Cretin exit from I-94). A fun, social ride featuring the Mississippi River and other waterways. Julie VanMersbergen.

8 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and CR 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494.  Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel, Rolling hills.  Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride.  http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html   Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

8 THU 6:15 PM A/B 25/30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Note new start time for June, and NO RIDE June 29. 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. June 1: Lisa Austin. June 8: Lee Thielman, June 15 and 22: Tony Wanschura.

8 THU 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 in back. Plan to join us afterwards for a bite to eat. Kristine Poelzer and Deb Matchinsky.

9-10 WISCONSIN'S GREAT RIVER AND LA CROSSE RIVER TRAILS SHORT WEEKEND TREK.  Come for one or each day. Trail fees: $4 daily/$15 season. See below.

9-11: MS BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC). 150 mi from Duluth to Twin Cities on trails and roads. Non-profit pledge ride. Contact: 1- or www.mssociety.org.

9 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 30-64 mi. MMVI METRIC. Try this classic ride to Marine On St. Croix and back. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. June 2 and 9: Dave Pfuhl.

9 FRI 10:00 AM B 45 mi. TOP OF THE CITY. Depart from Witch's Hat water tower in Prospect Park, Minneapolis. Park on the south side of Seymour Av west of Clarence. See http://reidster.net/bike/ for directions. Visit the top and bottom of Minneapolis on this beautiful river ride. Enjoy fine views of both downtowns, a back way through downtown St. Paul, and a few hills. No restrooms at start and no vending at first rest stop. Reid Priedhorsky.

9 FRI 10:30 AM C+ 30-35 mi.  GREAT RIVER TRAIL. Meet at Trempealeau Trailhead (DNR) parking lot on WI Hwy 35 a few blocks east of downtown Trempealeau. From northwest, cross the Mississippi River on Hwy 54 in Winona, MN.  Hwy 54 and Hwy WI 35 meet in Wisconsin. Continue along Hwy 35 to trailhead parking lot. Bridges, river bottoms and open prairie features scenery along the trail of finely crushed limestone. We'll bike the trail from Trempealeau to Onalaska and break for a rest stop and return. A highlight of this trip is the fine dining at the Trempealeau Hotel.  Book your own lodging in or around Trempealeau if doing the two day trek. Call 1- for info. John Hoffmann; Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz, . Cell at ride . WI trail fees apply.

9 FRI 2:00 PM A/B 35-45 mi. VELO-TREMPEALEAU SUMMER, DAY 1. Depart 2:00 PM from Oak Park Inn, 18224 Ervin St, Whitehall, WI. The "OPI" is 2 hours southeast from the Twin Cities, 1-. See www.oakparkinn.com. For an option in the town of Trempealeau, call The Pleasant Knoll Inn, 1-. Don't forget, tell them you're with TCBC! John Murphy for route info: Ron Plinske for add'l lodging info: . Kristine Poelzer for general info: .

9 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRI TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. Short cut option of 32 miles available. George Hagemann.

9 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.  Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html.  6/16: Mark Gregory . 6/2, 6/9, 6/23 & 6/30: Lee Thielman .

10 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.

10 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 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.  David Haerle

10 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Inner-city social ride.  Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride.  Great food. Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

10 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 30-40, 50-60, 70-90 mi. VELO-TREMPEALEAU SUMMER, DAY 2. Depart at 9:00 AM from Hanson’s Holdup Bar & Grill on Hwy 95 just west of Arcadia.  Join us for a newly designed Saturday multi-route option!! This year we’ll offer three different loops, all starting from Hansen’s. Come and ride one or all three routes. All loops range from 25-35 miles each. there are no flat routes. After all, this is the hilly part of WI!

10 SAT 9:00 AM B/C 62 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Perkins on 35W and County Rd D. This is a Saturday version of Sunrise Solitude at a later start. RSVP if you like to eat at Perkins before start of the ride. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul " Thunder" Huntington

10 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY. 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.

10 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from Holiday gas station at 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin, west side of parking lot. A continuing friendly set of Saturday morning rides exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. June 3 and 10 will be 20 miles, and June 17 and 24 will be 25 miles. New riders encouraged; all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, questions. Optional lunch afterwards.  Carolyn Caswell,  (June 3,10,24). Neil Millam,  (June 1, 17). Deb Matchinsky (June 1, 24).

10 SAT 10:00 AM B 45-50 mi. TOUR DE TRIMBELLE. Depart from Hoffman Park, in River Falls, WI. Enjoy the hills of Wisconsin at a "Scenic" Wisconsin ride pace.  First 17 miles to Diamond Bluff have a few large hills.  Return along the Mississippi River Bottoms and the Trimbelle River Road (Cty O).  Self-sufficient A and A/B riders welcome. Leon Webster.

10 SAT 10:30 AM C+ 30-40 mi. LA CROSSE RIVER TRAIL.  Meet at Medary Trailhead in Medary WI. From I-90,take the Hwy 16 exit and go south to Cty Rd B and east on Hwy B to trailhead. Trail (finely crushed limestone) features marshland, wet prairie, and backwaters with some birding possibilities. We'll bike near or to Sparta, WI, have lunch en route, and return.  John Hoffmann, ; Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz. WI trail fees apply.

10 SAT 3:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD – WEEKEND EDITION. Pedal away  from Woodlake Lutheran Church, 76th and Oliver Ave in Richfield where this earlier start will allow us to venture further afield.  Do come with an open mind and an adventurous spirit!  David Gepner.

10 SAT 6:00 PM B/C 26 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills. Saturday is all right for biking. We will bike in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

10 SAT 6:30 PM C 30 mi. AUGIE’S NIGHT TIME C RIDE ON THE GATEWAY. Starting at the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN 55109. It’s 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. We’ll be leaving at 6:30 PM sharp. All riders are welcome. Everyone must have head light on the front of your bike und a red blinking tail light on the rear of your bike, all in good working order. Rest stop at the end of the trial. Optional dinner after the ride at Leeann Chin's, next to Panera’s Bread, just 1.5 blocks north of Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie Muller.

11 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:  6/11 depart 5:30 AM = Steve Robertson

11 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 52/63 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. An excellent training ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg, .

11 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 40/60/80 mi. EXPLORING NEW PRAGUE. Depart from Rainbow parking lot, Shakopee. Follow 169 south to Marshall Rd exit, turn right onto Vierling. Explore some less traveled roads to New Prague, Heidelberg, and Jordan. Shortcut options are available.  Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. Markus Bohler

11 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 32, 49, & 63. VELO-TREMPEALEAU SUMMER, DAY 3. Depart from Oak Park Inn, Whitehall, Wisconsin. The "OPI" is 2 hours southeast from the Twin Cities, 1-. See www.oakparkinn.com. For an option in the town of Trempealeau, call The Pleasant Knoll Inn, 1-. Don't forget, tell them you're with TCBC! John Murphy for route info: Ron Plinske for add'l lodging info: . Kristine Poelzer for general info: .

11 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart at 9:00 AM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, and then right on Ojibway Dr. 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. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura.

11 SUN 9:00 AM BC 58-64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. 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. (Web Ride)

11 SUN 10:00 AM C 22 mi. COPPER BLEU FOOD AND WHINE RIDE. Depart from Copper Blue, Cedar Ave. and Dodd Blvd, Lakeville. Eat at the new Copper Bleu Restaurant in Lakeville. Take Cedar south through Eagan and Apple Valley to Dodd Blvd. Turn left on Dodd, then right to park in shopping center behind Copper Blue. We’ll ride down Hwy 23 (Cedar Av) through Lakeville and return, a mostly flat route on wide shoulders or bike paths, then dine at Copper Blue to discover why it’s called the best south-of-the-river bistro. Don Picard.

11 SUN 2:00 PM B 30-35 mi. SERENDIPITY. Depart from University of St. Thomas parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit in St. Paul (use Cretin/Vandalia exit from I-94). Various routes using trails and roads.  Julie VanMersbergen.

12 MON 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. COON RAPIDS/BLAINE BIKE TRAILS. Mapless ride. Depart from Three Rivers Regional Park Coon Rapids Dam parking lot (free parking). From Hwy 610 take Noble Av north, turn right (east) on 97th Av N, then left (north) on Russell Av to dam. We'll bike on asphalt trails and have optional luncheon after ride. Ambassador: Joan Christensen, . Leader Herb Schultz.

12 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.

12 MON 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 St. Paul and Minneapolis neighborhoods. Susan Evan  . (Web Ride)

12 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. MY OH MY MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from the rear parking lot of Sunrise Cyclery Bike Shop, , 3031 2nd Av S, Minneapolis 55408, on the east side of 35W and south edge of Lake St. Sample the best scenery of Minneapolis via premier bicycle routes of many paved trails and some roads. Arrive early to check out the shop - water & restroom available.  Leader rides at the rear of those who ride a B pace of 14 mph avg. Route scout: Jamie McDonald. June 5: Julie VanMersbergen, . June 12, 19, 26: Kristine Poelzer.

12 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.

12 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. So. One block east and north of 46th St. exit of 35W. We will travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for character and fun. With a nice option for a rest stop coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall. (Web Ride)

12 MON 6:00 PM AB 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. (Web Ride)

13 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

13 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 39 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.

13 TUE 4:45 PM C 15-20 mi. DINNER AND A RIDE. Depart from 730 East 38th Street. Mpls 55407. We tour the ALIVENESS PROJECT and learn the services the provide for people living with HIV and AIDS. They provide the dinner and then we will bike on a nice easy route. All Red Ribbon Riders welcome. PLEASE RSVP for dinner Reservations. Paul "Thunder" Huntington  (Web Ride)

13 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.

13 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 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. It's easier than you think!  June 13: Lisa Dust, . All other June dates: Dave Erick.

13 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 29, 24 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Hwy 55. Turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. Rolling hills on quiet country roads. Joel Stenoien , Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

13 TUE 6:00 PM B 28 mi. "U" & ME. Depart from Coffee Grounds, 1579 Hamline Av, Falcon Heights, http://www.thecoffeegrounds.net/map.php. This ride is bits-n-pieces of favorite routes through Como, Lilydale, Mendota, Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, West River Road, and both campuses of the "U". Susie Anderson, Steve Scott.

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

13 TUE 6:15 PM C 10-15 mi. BEAUTIFUL MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from 4537 Third Av S, SJA parking lot, found one block north and east of the 46th St exit of 35W. Slow and easy, some street and some trail riding. Route varies and may be mapless.  We all ride together.  Ride is good to warm up, cool down or just come out for a social biking experience. Edie Kalweit

14-18 GRE BICYCLE FESTIVAL (non-TCBC). See separate story. MinnBikeFestival.com

14 WED 10:00 AM C 20 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169), Champlin, MN (). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River and the Elm Creek Park Preserve.  There will be a midride break, and lunch at Culver's after the ride.  Phillip Lawson.

14 WED 10:15 AM C 29 mi. LAKE CALHOUN, HARRIET, AND NOKOMIS ROUNDABOUTS.  Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffehouse lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We'll bike paved trails along Minnehaha Creek to Lake Nokomis. Lunch stop is Nokomis Beach Coffee Shop. Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Co-Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz

14 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 Wednesday morning.  Sue Blum.

14 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.

14 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart 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.

14 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills, in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Come early and shop Now Sports for your bike needs. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

14 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville, 2233 Hamline Av N. Park at the west end of the 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.

15 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the parking 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

15 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Every Thursday through September 28. Ride to Red Wing and return to Welch to complete the 20-mile option. Then on to Cannon Falls (40-mile option) for lunch at the Stone Mill. After lunch, it's a quick 10-mile downhill back to Welch. One of Minnesota's most beautiful, well-conditioned, and flattest trails. Daily pass ($3) or season pass ($15) required. Don Picard. Cell at ride . Various co-leaders.

15 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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.

15 THU 10:00 AM C 20 mi. ST MICHAEL ROUNDABOUT.  Meet at St. Michael City Hall parking lot. Take Hwy I-94 west towards St Cloud, taking exit #202 at Albertville. Turn left (west) on Wright Co Rd 37 and go about 1 mile. Turn left on Cty Rd 19 (south), continue for about 3 miles through downtown St. Michael to 32nd St NE. Just before the intersection there is a sign for the city hall. Turn left and go .7 miles to City Hall.  Park by recreation center sign. Gary Ask will showcase this roundabout with en route observations and a lunch stop at the River Inn in Hanover. The ride is mostly on city trails. Ambassador: Gary Ask. Herb Schultz

15 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, 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.

15 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 Road and City West Parkway 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 Super America on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe, .

15 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 I-694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington; Cindy Hanson.

15 THU 6:00 PM B 21-33 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, Cretin & Summit, St. Paul (use Cretin exit from I-94). A fun, social ride featuring the Mississippi River and other waterways. Julie VanMersbergen.

15 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and CR 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494.  Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel, Rolling hills.  Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride.  http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html   Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

15 THU 6:15 PM A/B 25/30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Note new start time for June, and NO RIDE June 29. 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. June 1: Lisa Austin. June 8: Lee Thielman. June 15 and 22: Tony Wanschura.

15 THU 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 in back. Plan to join us afterwards for a bite to eat. Kristine Poelzer and Deb Matchinsky.

16 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 30-64 mi. MMVI METRIC. Try this classic ride to Marine On St. Croix and back. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. Katie Angle, .

16 FRI 10:30 AM  B/C 38 mi. SAKATAH TRAIL ELYSIAN TO MANKATO.  Ride departs from Elysian Trailhead.  From Twin Cities, take Hwy I-35 south to Faribault, Hwy 60 exit west to  Elysian or Hwy 169 to Hwy 21 (Jordan), then south on Hwy 13 to Waterville, then west on Hwy 60 to Elysian. Car/truck pooling possible in Jordan. We'll ride the Sakatah to Mankato, then take the Minnesota River Trail to Sibley Park in Mankato This is a very scenic route with a few hills and somewhat bumpy trail pavement. Ambassador: Tim Bischke, , cell.  Ride Leader: Herb Schultz

16 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRI TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. Short cut option of 32 miles available. George Hagemann,  home,  cell.

16 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.  Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html.  6/16: Mark Gregory . 6/2, 6/9, 6/23 & 6/30: Lee Thielman .

16 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

17 SAT 6:00 AM A/AB/B/BC/C 35 to 126 mi. OUTREACH RIDE, RIDE FOR THE Y. Depart from University Center, Rochester, MN. Ride through southeast Minnesota on quiet country roads with great rest stops.  Mileage options from 35 mi to 126 mi.  Yes, there are some hills. Gil Clounie. Rochester Y contact: Teresa Byland

17 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, .

17 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Inner-city social ride.  Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride.  Great food. Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

17 SAT 9:00 AM B 35/43 mi. LOOKING FOR LIDO. Depart from The St. Anthony Village Walmart parking lot, just north of 37th Av on the west side of Silver Lake Road.  Park in the lot by the Walmart sign by the Conoco/Freedom station. WALDO has been found.  Let's ride out and look for LIDO. Easy map.  Eight mile loop in the middle for the faster riders, Several places to eat at ride’s end.  Be the person who finds LIDO. Bob Brown

17 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from Holiday gas station at 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin, west side of parking lot. A continuing friendly set of Saturday morning rides exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. June 3 and 10 will be 20 miles, and June 17 and 24 will be 25 miles. New riders encouraged; all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, questions. Optional lunch afterwards.  Carolyn Caswell,  (June 3,10,24). Neil Millam,  (June 1, 17). Deb Matchinsky (June 1, 24).

17 SAT 9:30 AM A/B 65-75 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 Cancellations" link or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura,

17 SAT 10:00 AM C 3-9 mi. SHOREVIEW TRAILS. Depart from the Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. We will be riding the trails and some roads of the city of Shoreview. Please park in lower level far end of parking lot. Paul Huntington; Kristine Poelzer; Deb Matchinsky.

17 SAT 10:30 AM  C 27-34 mi.  HOG WILD AND GANDY DANCE.  Depart from Polk County WI Visitors Center, corner of US Hwy 8 and Hwy WI 35, St Croix Falls, WI.  We'll take the Gandy Dancer Trail north to Luck, WI for a luncheon break at the Hog Wild Grill BBQ. Then after lunch, meander around Big Butternut Lake and scenic Wisconsin countryside before heading back. Bring money for lunch and trail fees: $4 daily / $15 season. Trail surface is crushed limestone, so hybrid/cross/mtn bikes work best. Ambassadors: Kevin and Cindy DePratter, . Herb Schultz, ; John Hoffmann

17 SAT 6:00 PM B/C 26 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills. Saturday is all right for biking. We will bike in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

18 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:  6/18 depart 5:30 AM = Richard Franco .

18 SUN 8:00 AM A/B 52/63 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.

An excellent training ride in the western suburbs. Eric Feld, . Co-Leader Lee Stagg

18 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 40/60/80 mi. EXPLORING NEW PRAGUE. Depart from Rainbow parking lot, Shakopee. Follow 169 south to Marshall Rd exit, turn right onto Vierling. Explore some less traveled roads to New Prague, Heidelberg, and Jordan. Shortcut options are available.  Self-sufficient B riders always welcome. Markus Bohler

18 SUN 9:00 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart at 9:00 AM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, and then right on Ojibway Dr. 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. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura

18 SUN 9:00 AM B 32 mi. NORTHEAST WHIRL. Depart from the Audubon Coffee Shop parking lot, 2852 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. That’s one mile north of the Johnson St exit off northbound I-35W. Note: there is no Johnson St 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

18 SUN 9:30 AM C 15-20 mi. FAMILY AFFAIR. Depart from Sunrise Cyclery 3031 2nd Ave.Mpls. (Lake St. & 35W). This a Family Fun ride,So bring the kids for a nice leisurely bike ride.We will travel mostly on the Minnehaha Parkway trail to the Longfellow grille/Dunn Bros. at Lake Street and then the same way back. Paul "Thunder Huntington  of  Ext 3364. (Web Ride)

18 SUN 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. RED JACKET AND SOUTH ROUTE TRAILS. Depart from West High School, Mankato, MN. From Hwy 169 exit on River Front Dr (1st exit after crossing MN river from north), then left (east) to school lot on right. We'll have paved trails with dams, hills, curves, and neat scenery on our way to Rapidan and Minneopa State Park. We take a rest/food stop en route. Optional after ride dining. Don Picard, ; Herb Schultz

18 SUN 2:00 PM A/B 45/35 mi. BLITZKRIEG BOP. Depart from University of St. Thomas parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit in St. Paul (use Cretin/Vandalia exit from I-94). Rollers for all, with a few more rollers for the A/B route. Hey ho, let’s go!  Julie VanMersbergen.

18 SUN 2:00 PM C 3-9 mi. SHOREVIEW TRAILS. Depart from the Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N Victoria St, Shoreview 55126. We will be riding the trails and some roads of the city of Shoreview. Please park in lower level far end of parking lot. Paul Huntington; Kristine Poelzer; Deb Matchinsky.

19 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

19 MON 10:30 AM C 27 mi. BALD EAGLE / PINE POINT (PACK A LUNCH) MEANDER.  Depart from Bald Eagle Regional Park (east side of Bald Eagle Lake on Hugo Rd).  From Hwy 61/96 intersection at White Bear Lake, MN, take Hwy 61 north to Buffalo St. Turn left on Buffalo St, cross railroad tracks, then right about 1/2 to 3/4 mi to Bald Eagle Regional Park. We'll bike to Pine Point Park (11 mi) for our luncheon stop.  Bring your own lunch. We bike on roads and trails, through Mahtomedi, around Bald Eagle (optional adds 5 mi) and White Bear Lakes, and on the Gateway Trail. There are some hills. Ambassador: John Uttermark, . Herb Schultz

19 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. MY OH MY MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from the rear parking lot of Sunrise Cyclery Bike Shop, , 3031 2nd Av S, Minneapolis 55408, on the east side of 35W and south edge of Lake St. Sample the best scenery of Minneapolis via premier bicycle routes of many paved trails and some roads. Arrive early to check out the shop - water & restroom available.  Leader rides at the rear of those who ride a B pace of 14 mph avg. Route scout: Jamie McDonald. June 5: Julie VanMersbergen, . June 12, 19, 26: Kristine Poelzer.

19 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, .

19 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. So. One block east and north of 46th St. exit of 35W. We will travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for character and fun. With a nice option for a rest stop coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall or . (Web Ride)

19 MON 6:00 PM AB 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. (Web Ride)

20 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

20 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 39 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.

20 TUE 10:15 AM C 26 mi. MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop in Eden Prairie, 16376 Wagner Way, one block north of intersection Hwy 5 and Eden Prairie Rd in the Prairie Court Mall (east) by Timberlodge. We'll have lunch at the Arboretum, view the gardens, take a tram ride and return. No admission charge. Ride is mostly on blacktopped trails going, and return is on LRT (packed limestone). Expect to return to Erik's at about 3:30 PM.  Ambassadors: Duane and Diana Kasper. Co Leaders: Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz

20 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

20 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 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. It's easier than you think!  June 13: Lisa Dust, . All other June dates: Dave Erick

20 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 29, 24 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Hwy 55. Turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. Rolling hills on quiet country roads. Joel Stenoien , Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

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

21 WED 10:00 AM C 20 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169), Champlin, MN (). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River and the Elm Creek Park Preserve.  There will be a midride break, and lunch at Culver's after the ride.  Phillip Lawson.

21 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 Wednesday morning.  Sue Blum.

21 WED 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM A/B 62 mi. SUMMER SOLSTICE METRIC CENTURY. Arrive at Ramsey County Beach off Hwy 96 on White Bear Lake by 4:00 PM for the A/B ride that DEPARTS PROMPTLY by 4:30 PM. Arrive by 4:30 PM for the A ride that DEPARTS PROMPTLY by 5:00 PM. Take advantage of the longest daylight of the year to ride to Osceola and back in an evening. Bring a Vista-type light just in case. A/B leader is Pete Hawkins. A leader is Charles Breer.

21 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.

21 WED 6:00 PM B 20–30+ mi. RIDING FROM RICHFIELD. Depart 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.

21 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills, in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Come early and shop Now Sports for your bike needs. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

21 WED 6:00 PM A/B 30-40 mi. WHITE BEAR LAKE LOOP. Depart from Island Lake Park (sw corner of 694 & Victoria in Shoreview).  NOTE NEW LOCATION! Take advantage of the extra daylight hours on a scenic ride past area lakes en route to, and around, White Bear Lake. Optional dinner afterwards. Mary Derks.

22 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the parking 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

22 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Every Thursday through September 28. Ride to Red Wing and return to Welch to complete the 20-mile option. Then on to Cannon Falls (40-mile option) for lunch at the Stone Mill. After lunch, it's a quick 10-mile downhill back to Welch. One of Minnesota's most beautiful, well-conditioned, and flattest trails. Daily pass ($3) or season pass ($15) required. Don Picard. Various co-leaders.

22 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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.

22 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, 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.

22 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 Road and City West Parkway 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 Super America on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe, .

22 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 I-694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington; Cindy Hanson.

22 THU 6:00 PM B 21-33 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, Cretin & Summit, St. Paul (use Cretin exit from I-94). A fun, social ride featuring the Mississippi River and other waterways. Julie VanMersbergen.

22 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and CR 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494.  Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel, Rolling hills.  Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride.  http://zzzurn.com/maps/plymouthstation.html   Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

22 THU 6:15 PM A/B 25/30 mi. THURSDAY THERAPY. Note new start time for June, and NO RIDE June 29. 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. June 1: Lisa Austin, June 8: Lee Thielman. June 15 and 22: Tony Wanschura.

22 THU 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 in back. Plan to join us afterwards for a bite to eat. Kristine Poelzer and Deb Matchinsky.

23-25 PAUL BUNYAN / HEARTLAND TRAIL WEEKEND. See rides below.

23 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 30-64 mi. MMVI METRIC. Try this classic ride to Marine On St. Croix and back. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. June 23: Kelly Hazel.

23 FRI 10:00 AM B 37 mi. TOP OF THE CITY. Depart from Witch's Hat water tower in Prospect Park, Minneapolis. Park on the south side of Seymour Av west of Clarence. See http://reidster.net/bike/ for directions. Visit the top and bottom of Minneapolis on this beautiful river ride. Enjoy fine views of both downtowns, a back way through downtown St. Paul, and a few hills. No restrooms at start and no vending at first rest stop. Reid Priedhorsky.

23 FRI 12:30 PM  C+ 34 mi. WEEKEND ON PAUL BUNYAN / HEARTLAND TRAIL. Bike 10 ft wide paved bike trail through scenic northern hardwood forests and stands of jack, red, and white pine.  Depart from DNR parking lot near the Pine River Information Center at intersection of Hwy 371 and Barclay Av in Pine River, MN. First day ride: Pine River to Hackensack and return. Ambassadors: Diana and Duane Kasper, .  Herb Schultz,  and Clareyse Nelson

23 FRI 12:30 AM AB 34 mi. DUNN BROTHERS & BACK. Depart from the picnic area just north of the parking lot near the Lake Harriet Banshell. Play hooky from work and get a jump start on your weekend riding. Our rest stop will be at the historic Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie Susan Evan  . (Web Ride)

23 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRI TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. Short cut option of 32 miles available. George Hagemann

23 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.  Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. Map to start: http://www.zzzurn.com/maps/burnshore.html.  6/16: Mark Gregory . 6/2, 6/9, 6/23 & 6/30: Lee Thielman .

23 FRI 6:00 PM B 30-35 mi. LONGER DAY, LONGER RIDE. Depart from Thomas Lake Park in Eagan (approximately 2 miles South of 35E on Pilot Knob Rd). Its just 2 days after the summer solstice and sunset is still after 9pm. Come South of the river for a little longer than usual evening B ride. Pat Exley (Web Ride)

24 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

24 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 75-85 mi. SEARCH FOR LEFTY. Depart 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. Quiet country roads west of the metro. Self sufficient B riders welcome. Joel Stenoien; Andy Danielson; Doug Duoos.

24 SAT 8:00 AM A/B 60 mi. OUTREACH RIDE: JORDAN VALLEY BIKE TOUR. TCBC credit for the 60-mile Monty Marathon. The tour also offers 12, 20 and 35-mi. options. Pedal through the picturesque Minnesota River Valley on paved, back-roads passing through New Prague, Heidelberg, Lexington, and Montgomery, with hills and peaceful countryside. Register by June 14 and save $5.00.  Patt Seleen and Steve Block. See http://www.jordanvalleybiketour.org for registration form and directions to the park.

24 SAT 8:00 AM B 52 mi. THE 2006 JELLOMAN. Depart from the Walmart parking lot in St. Anthony Village, on the west side of Silver Lake Rd, one block north of 37th Av.  Park by the Walmart Sign near the Conoco/Freedom station. This 25 year old ride was founded by two stalwart fellows who thought that IRONMAN sounded like it might be too tough.  An annual event, JELLOMAN has never been cancelled.  Ridership has varied between 0 and 2 riders.  This very exclusive ride is now open to TCBC as a club ride.  Learn the history of the ride and the SONG OF THE JELLOMEN.  Climb the Myrtle Street hill.  Become ONE OF THOSE JELLOMAN RIDERS. Bob Brown, .

24 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 42 mi. WASHINGTON COUNTY WHIRL. Depart at 9:00 AM from Ojibway Park in Woodbury. Exit 494 at Lake Rd and go southeast, then left on Courtly Rd, and then right on Ojibway Dr. 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. Rest stop at Selma's in Afton. Tony Wanschura

24 SAT 9:00 AM A/B 41 mi. MORNING GLORY. 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

24 SAT 9:00 AM C 38 mi. RED WING – CANNON BALL RUN. C ride. It’s an all-paved bike path. Starting at the north end of the Redwing Pottery Mall of shops, we’ll be taking off at 9:00 AM sharp.

We’ll have a break at the halfway point (Welch village picnic area, about 16.1 km into the ride), und mittagessen (lunch) at Cannon Falls or back in Redwing. Because of the distance und always the possibility of inclement weather, please do make that call before coming to the ride to make sure it’s a go. Any questions? fon Augie Muller at . Be there or be square!

24 SAT 9:00 AM B 20-25 mi. SONNY SIDE UP. Depart from Sonny's Ice Cream, 3401 Lyndale Ave S. Inner-city social ride.  Stay for brunch on the piazza after the ride.  Great food. Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

24 SAT 9:30 AM C 20-25 mi. EASE INTO BIKING SERIES. Depart from Holiday gas station at 109th Av N and Douglas Dr in Champlin, west side of parking lot. A continuing friendly set of Saturday morning rides exploring the North Hennepin Corridor Trail between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. June 3 and 10 will be 20 miles, and June 17 and 24 will be 25 miles. New riders encouraged; all social riders welcome. Bring a full water bottle, spare tube, questions. Optional lunch afterwards.  Carolyn Caswell,  (June 3,10,24). Neil Millam,  (June 1, 17). Deb Matchinsky (June 1, 24).

24 SAT 9:30 AM C+ 43 mi. WEEKEND ON PAUL BUNYAN / HEARTLAND TRAIL. Day 2: Walker to Cass Lake with rest/lunch stop in Cass Lake and return. Evening optional activities: Dinner at Brauhaus German restaurant, located between Akeley and Nevis (no credit cards) and musical comedy review at Woodtick Theater in Akeley. Depart from Heartland Trailhead in Walker. Take Hwy 371 / 200 to Walker. Turn south on Cty Rd 12 / 10th St to Heartland trail parking lot at Lake May. Ambassadors: Diana and Duane Kasper, . Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson

24 SAT 10:00 AM B 55-62 mi. MUNCHY METRIC. Depart from University of St. Thomas parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit in St. Paul (use Cretin/Vandalia exit from I-94). A socially-paced metric ride, with a lunch stop somewhere in the middle. Suck a wheel, grab a bite, and make some new friends. Julie VanMersbergen.

24 SAT 3:30 PM AB 40 mi. OUT TO LORETTO. Depart from the Spring Gate Shopping Center on Hwy 100 and Duluth Street. Look for the Byerlys Grocery Store.. Enjoy a late afternoon ride, with a rest stop at the Retro Cafe in Loretto. Susan Evan . (Web Ride)

24 SAT 6:00 PM B/C 26 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills. Saturday is all right for biking. We will bike in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

24 SAT SUPERIOR VISTAS BIKE TOUR (non-TCBC). 13, 19, 32, 52, or 68 mi. Views of Lake Superior and surrounding forest near Washburn, WI. Non-profit ride. See ad. Contact: www.superiorvistas.org.

25 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:  6/25 depart 5:30 AM = Jim Joy .

25 SUN 8:30 AM A/B 48-55 mi. CHASKA-MAYER-CHASKA. Self-sufficient B riders welcome.  Departs from Coffee Cats Cafe (NEW 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, w- / c-, . Eric Feld often co-leader.

25 SUN 9:00 AM BC 58-64 mi. SNOOZE BUTTON METRIC. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, 2059 Snelling Ave. 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. (Web Ride)

25 SUN 9:30 AM A/B 65-75 mi. WI HILLS 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. Shorter option available. Option for dinner at The Nortons Restaurant (Bay City) after the ride. Details on TCBC e-group during week before ride. If weather threatens, check TCBC web page "Ride Cancellations" link or contact ride leader before 7:45 AM on morning of ride. Tony Wanschura

25 SUN 9:30 AM C+ 42 mi  WEEKEND ON PAUL BUNYAN / HEARTLAND TRAIL. Day 3: West to Dorset with luncheon stop at famous Mexican restaurant in Dorset and return. Depart from Heartland trailhead in Walker.  Take Hwy 371 / 200 to Walker. Turn south on Cty Rd 12 / 10th St to Heartland trail parking lot at Lake May.  Ambassadors: Diana and Duane Kasper, .  Herb Schultz, ; Clareyse Nelson

25 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 to reenergize cycling power muscles for flexibility, strength, and injury prevention. Bring a mat or towel for sitting on the grass. LeAnn Plinske, ; Lindsay Cowles, .

25 SUN 2:00 PM B 30-35 mi. SERENDIPITY. Depart from University of St. Thomas parking lot, corner of Cretin and Summit in St. Paul (use Cretin/Vandalia exit from I-94). Various routes using trails and roads.  Julie VanMersbergen.

25 SUN 4:00 PM B 25+ mi. OLIVE GARDEN GETAWAY. We'll leave from the Bloomington Olive Garden on 494's South Frontage Road (between France & Normandale), after which we can pack down some pasta. David Gepner

26 MON 9:45 AM C 20/25 mi. TRIP TO TIN FISH. Depart from Hopkins Depot Coffehouse lot at Excelsior Blvd, one block east of Hwy 169. We will bike east on LRT EAST paved trail to and around Lakes Calhoun and Harriet, with a stop at TIN FISH for a fabulous lunch and then return.  Herb Schultz

26 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

26 MON 6:00 PM B 25-30 mi. MY OH MY MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from the rear parking lot of Sunrise Cyclery Bike Shop, , 3031 2nd Av S, Minneapolis 55408, on the east side of 35W and south edge of Lake St. Sample the best scenery of Minneapolis via premier bicycle routes of many paved trails and some roads. Arrive early to check out the shop - water & restroom available.  Leader rides at the rear of those who ride a B pace of 14 mph avg. Route scout: Jamie McDonald. June 5: Julie VanMersbergen, . June 12, 19, 26: Kristine Poelzer.

26 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, .

26 MON 6:00 PM C 25-30 mi. "KENT AND I". Depart from St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. So. One block east and north of 46th St. exit of 35W. We will travel to St. Paul in search of a few hills for character and fun. With a nice option for a rest stop coffee or juice. Paul "Thunder" Huntington and Pete "The Hammer" Hall. (Web Ride)

26 MON 6:00 PM AB 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. (Web Ride)

27 TUE 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

27 TUE 10:00 AM A/B 39 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.

27 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.

27 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 26-33 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. It's easier than you think!  June 13: Lisa Dust, . All other June dates: Dave Erick

27 TUE 6:00 PM A/B 29, 24 mi. LEFTY'S WESTSIDE. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, two miles west of 494, on Hwy 55. Turn left on County 24. Park at the north end by tower. Rolling hills on quiet country roads. Joel Stenoien , Andy Danielson, Doug Duoos.

27 TUE 6:00 PM B 28 mi. "U" & ME. Depart from Coffee Grounds, 1579 Hamline Av, Falcon Heights, http://www.thecoffeegrounds.net/map.php. This ride is bits-n-pieces of favorite routes through Como, Lilydale, Mendota, Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, West River Road, and both campuses of the "U". Susie Anderson,  Steve Scott

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

27 TUE 6:15 PM C 10-15 mi. BEAUTIFUL MINNEAPOLIS. Depart from 4537 Third Av S, SJA parking lot, found one block north and east of the 46th St exit of 35W. Slow and easy, some street and some trail riding. Route varies and may be mapless.  We all ride together.  Ride is good to warm up, cool down or just come out for a social biking experience. Edie Kalweit

28 WED 9:30 AM C 44 mi. WINSTED BOUND ON THE LUCE LINE. Depart from Stubbs Bay parking lot in Orono. From Hwy 394/12 (west), take Old Crystal Bay Road south, then right (west) on Watertown Rd to Stubbs Bay Rd, turn left on Stubbs Bay Rd to trailhead parking lot on right. We'll bike this oldest state trail to Winsted for a luncheon break and return. This 6 ft wide limestone trail features farmland, lakes and marshes. Clareyse Nelson, ; Herb Schultz

28 WED 10:00 AM C 20 mi. CHAMPLIN MIDMORNING RAMBLE. Depart from Trailhead Cycling and Fitness, 11351 Aquila Dr (114th and US 169), Champlin, MN (). Park on the north side of the cycle shop. This ride uses paved trails and low traffic streets along the Mississippi River and the Elm Creek Park Preserve.  There will be a midride break, and lunch at Culver's after the ride.  Phillip Lawson.

28 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 Wednesday morning.  Sue Blum.

28 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.

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

28 WED 6:00 PM B/C 20-25 mi. KENT AND I. Depart from Now Sports, 3715 Lexington Av N, Arden Hills, in search of a few moderate hills to climb for fun. Come early and shop Now Sports for your bike needs. Red Ribbon Riders welcome. Paul "Thunder" Huntington

28 WED 6:00 PM A/B 25-35 mi. THE WHOLE ENCHILADA!. Depart from the Roseville Professional Center, SW corner of Hwy 36 and Hamline Av in Roseville, 2233 Hamline Av N. Park at the west end of the 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.

29 THU 8:30 AM C 24-35 mi. AUGIE’S GATEWAY SOCIAL C RIDE. Starting/finishing at Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, 55109. It’s about 3 blocks south of Hwy 36 and about a block north of the Gateway Trail. Park in the middle of the parking 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 Hwy 36 on White Bear Av. Augie aka "The Gus Meister" Muller.

29 THU 9:30 AM B/C 20/40 mi. THURSDAYS ON THE CANNON. Depart from Welch Village trailhead. Every Thursday through September 28. Ride to Red Wing and return to Welch to complete the 20-mile option. Then on to Cannon Falls (40-mile option) for lunch at the Stone Mill. After lunch, it's a quick 10-mile downhill back to Welch. One of Minnesota's most beautiful, well-conditioned, and flattest trails. Daily pass ($3) or season pass ($15) required. Don Picard. Various co-leaders.

29 THU 10:00 AM A/B 25-40 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.

29 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, 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.

29 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 Road and City West Parkway 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 Super America on Shady Oak Rd across from Woody's. Dianne Bell; Rebecca Lawrence, ; Kathy Moe, .

29 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 I-694). Parks, trails, lakes--the usual pretty stuff. Paul Huntington;

Cindy Hanson.

29 THU 6:00 PM B 21-33 mi. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY. Depart from University of St. Thomas main lot, Cretin & Summit, St. Paul (use Cretin exit from I-94). A fun, social ride featuring the Mississippi River and other waterways. Julie VanMersbergen.

29 THU 6:00 PM B 23 mi. DUTCH TREAT. Depart from Plymouth Station Shopping Center, Hwy 55 and CR 24 in Plymouth, 2 mi west of I-494.  Park at north end by the tower. Scenic back roads of Medina, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Hamel, Rolling hills.  Socialize over a light meal at Panera's after the ride.  Kay Mitchell; Evie Walters.

29 THU 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 in back. Plan to join us afterwards for a bite to eat. Kristine Poelzer and Deb Matchinsky.

30 FRI 10:00 AM A/B 30-64 mi. MMVI METRIC. Try this classic ride to Marine On St. Croix and back. Depart from Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St, 55127, north parking lot. June 30: Michael McNutt.

30 FRI 3:00 PM A/B 44/32 mi. FRI TO THE LAKE. Depart from Erik's Bike Shop, NW corner of Minnetonka Blvd and Texas Av in St Louis Park. Head west to Lake Independence and pass 4+ lakes on a somewhat challenging, varied-terrain ride thru the western suburbs. Rest stop at the Retro in Loretto. Stay (or come) for dinner following at ThanhDo about 6:30. Short cut option of 32 miles available. George Hagemann,  home,  cell.

30 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.  Optional post-ride dinner at Panino's. 6/16: Mark Gregory . 6/2, 6/9, 6/23 & 6/30: Lee Thielman .

(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:

JUNE 2006 OUTREACH RIDES

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 TOUR OF LAKES. 39 or 70 mi. Join in the FUN on Tour of Lakes (TOL), an event ride sponsored by the Paul Bunyan Cyclists in the Brainerd area. Be part of the train of TCBC jerseys as we make our way from one delicious rest stop to the next via the scenic low traffic roads of the area! The tour is known for its varied & plentiful rest stops with past tours featuring such treats as blueberry pancakes, breakfast sausages, fresh fruit, beef & chicken tacos, hot turkey sandwiches, corn on the cob, cheesecake, root beer floats ... you get the idea!!! You DEFINITELY will not be in "calorie deficit" mode after this ride!  For additional info, go to www.biketcbc.org and click on "Overnight Trips", then "Brainerd Weekend".  Mary Derks.  NOTE: Registration was closed effective May 1 and no "day of ride" registration is available. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH OUTREACH RIDE, RIDE FOR THE Y. 6:00 AM A/AB/B/BC/C 35 to 126 mi. Depart from University Center, Rochester, MN. Ride through southeast Minnesota on quiet country roads with great rest stops. Mileage options from 35 mi to 126 mi. Yes, there are some hills. Gil Clounie. Rochester Y contact: Teresa Byland

SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH JORDAN VALLEY BIKE TOUR. TCBC credit for the 60-mile Monty Marathon. The tour also offers 12, 20 and 35-mi. options. Pedal through the picturesque Minnesota River Valley on paved backroads passing through New Prague, Heidelberg, Lexington, and Montgomery, with hills and peaceful countryside. Register by June 14 and save $5.00. Patt Seleen () and Steve Block. See http://www.jordanvalleybiketour.org for registration form and directions to the park.

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