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Jan 18-25 |
6th Annual Marble Falls, Texas TripTime to saddle up and ride the roads of Texas Hill Country. Our 6th annual trip is again headquartered out of Marble Falls, Texas, which is approximately 50 miles west of Austin. Leaders: Sue Blum, Susan Evan. More Info |
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Feb 23 - Mar 1 |
BikeAZona - Arizona Winter BreakLeave your winter layers behind and join us for a week of biking in sunny Arizona. We’ll plan the routes, you find a place to stay (we can help with hotel suggestions). Some rides start in Scottsdale, others will require a short drive to get out of town. A/B ride distances will be around 50 miles per day with a few good climbs and longer route options. Self-sufficient B-riders welcome. Jim Pederson and Kate Kovar. If you are interested, please e-mail us to be placed on a list for further trip information. More Info |
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May 9-11 |
Door County Wedding RidesIf you liked riding in Door County last fall or wanted to go but were unable or you enjoy going to weddings, here is an opportunity to cycle and celebrate with TCBC in this scenic area of the country. Catch glimpses of Green Bay and Lake Michigan as you ride through pastoral towns by harbors, parks, woods and fields. Additionally, you may join in the celebration of club member John Gesme and Colleen Person’s marriage by attending their wedding, Saturday May 10, 2:00 PM at St Paul’s Lutheran Church on Juddville Rd between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek. Reception to follow. Rides 9 FRI 2:00 PM THE TIP 10 SAT 9:00 AM THE PARK 11 SUN 9:00 AM THE CENTURY PORTION All rides are A/B level and depart from the Ashbrooke hotel in Egg Harbor, WI with estimated distances of 40-50 miles. Weather conditions could vary the mileages and order of the rides. Self-sufficient B riders are welcome. The Tip of the Door, Peninsula State Park and portions of the Door County Century will be included in the routes. Lodging: A limited number of rooms are being held until April 20 at the Ashbrooke (www.ashbrooke.net or 877-868-3113) at a special wedding rate of $109 per night, two night minimum. The Shallows Resort nearby starts at $75 a night. Emergency Contact Form: Please bring two copies ( located at the club's website) as used for overnight rides. For more info: Visit www.doorcounty.com for more lodging, maps, weather, directions, restaurants, shopping, other events (Festival of Blossoms) Questions? Contact Katie Angle katie.jim-at-comcast.net or 763-208-3595 |
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May 17-18 |
Cruisin' the Coulees OvernightSAT 9:30 AM & SUN 9:30 AM. A/B
The Saturday ride options of 74, 60 (or 57 less hilly) miles will depart from Pepin, WI at 9:30 AM. Pepin is about 70 scenic miles southeast of the Twin Cities on WI Hwy 35. Once in Pepin, turn right on Prairie St., then proceed two blocks to 1st St. Turn left and park straight ahead in the lot along the R.R. tracks opposite the Pickle Factory Restaurant. After the ride, enjoy a fine group dinner to carbo load for Sunday's journey. For overnighters, stay at the Pepin Motel (715) 442-2012. A block of rooms are reserved under the name of Rebecca Lawrence until May10. But act fast as they will go quickly! On Sunday morning, we'll drive 15 miles south of Pepin on Hwy. 35 to Alma, Wisconsin. Let's gather around 8-ish for a great breakfast at the Pier 4 Cafe, 600 N. Main St. in Alma. It's located one block north of the Lock and Dam #4 parking lot. After breakfast, you'll have a choice of 82, 70 or 42 miles, (most choose the 70) departing from the Lock and Dam lot in Alma at 9:30 AM. Please park on the street, not in the lot. These two days are all about social group riding, not speed. We'll average around 15 mph in the main pack. Both days will feature sit down lunch stops.
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Jun 6-8 |
4th Annual Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride WeekendMark your calendars for June 6-8, 2008 (Fri-Sun) for a weekend of biking in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area! If you’ve never biked in this area before, you are going to love it! The roads are low-traffic and very scenic, passing by many area lakes and forests. The Paul Bunyan trail is also nearby. We’ll do rides all three days. The rides on Friday & Sunday will be regular “TCBC” A/B and B rides and the ride on Saturday will be a TCBC Outreach Ride---the Tour of Lakes ride, my all-time favorite 1-day ride! Plan to not only bike with the group, but eat, socialize, and relax by the lake and around the campfire with us as well at Good Ol’ Days Resort! I hope to see you there!!! More Info |
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Jun 29-30 |
Hello HinckleyTCBC overnight trip with pre-registration required. Sunday is Northbound from a location to be determined in the northern metro with 80 miles to Hinckley and an option for a Century on Sunday. The group will overnight at a popular Hinckley destination! Please call Dave Swaab for information, group hotel rates, and ride details. Monday's departure will be at approx. 9:00AM for the 80 mile return. SAG will be provided for overnight bags only. Must be self-sufficient cyclists who have group riding experience. There will be a slight charge for bag sag. Contact: Dave Swaab 612-709-1174 or Kristine Poelzer 651-633-1127. |
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Jul 8-10 |
Duluth and the North ShorePlease join us for this midweek C ride bike adventure where the weather in July will be perfect! The three days will include one day on the new trails from Gooseberry Park through the Split Rock LIghthouse area to Beaver Bay and back. Another day we will be riding on the Skyline Drive in Duluth, and the last day from Brighton Beach to Two Harbors and back. We'll be lining up proposals for fun and food so stay tuned! Our ambassador will be Dick Hegland and ride leaders, Clareyse Nelson, 612-623-3009, Herb Schultz, 952-941-4381. |
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Jul 11-14 |
Swiss Cheese and Spotted CowsPlease join us on a four day point-to-point TCBC ride from July 11-14 featuring the best of south central Wisconsin’s Driftless area---an area missed by the glaciers of many years ago resulting in rolling hills, hidden valleys and unspoiled natural beauty. Cycle on quiet, pastoral country lanes dotted with small farms and enjoy the Scandinavian, Swiss and Cornish heritages of the quaint communities we travel to. The tour starts and ends in Spring Green, WI---Frank Lloyd Wright country---with overnight motel stays in Spring Green, New Glarus, Monroe and Mineral Point, most of which are listed in Midwest Living’s Best Small-Town Getaways. Come early or stay late to enjoy the many attractions Spring Green has to offer such as Taliesin, the world-renowned American Players Theatre and the Wright-inspired House on the Rock. The rides are A/B level and average 50-60 miles/day on gently rolling to rolling terrain, with several rest stops at local bakeries, chocolate and cheese shops en route! The trip aims to capture the scenery and points of interest of the area while avoiding the tough climbs prevalent therein. The focus is on FUN and TOURING! More Info |
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Aug 1-3 |
27th Annual Weekend On Wheels - WOWThe Twin Cities Bicycling Club’s 27th Annual Weekend on Wheels 2008 will take place August 1-2-3 in beautiful Winona, Minnesota. Last visited in 2002, the Island City offers dramatic bluff scenery and stunning Mississippi River views. More Info |
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Aug 15-17 |
Ride "Da Range"On the Mesabi Trail. (Wheel pass is required. Cost is $3.00 for 2-day pass.) Join this C+ weekend ride on the Mesabi Trail and experience Minnesota’s Iron Range up close and personal. We will bike on the paved surface trail joining Eveleth, Hibbing, Buhl, Chisholm, and Giant’s Ridge, with optional visit to Ironworld which features a museum with exhibits telling the story of the Iron Range’s geology, mining, immigration, lifeskills, and traditions. There is a 1920’s Mesabi Railway trolley ride which will take us through a mining town and show us the spectacular views of the Glen-Godfrey Open Pit Mine. On Friday, we will bike 8.5 miles from Hibbing to Ironworld in Chisholm and enjoy a visit to the Museum and Discovery Center (admission fee is $8.00) and then bike back to Hibbing for a 17-mile round trip. Or, those wishing can continue to Buhl for a 30-mile round trip route. Following the ride, dinner will be in Hibbing at Grandma’s In the Park which is located in the Hibbing Park Hotel. On Saturday, we will bike 17 miles from Mt. Iron to Chisholm and have lunch at the Iron Kettle Family Restaurant and return. We then will regroup and go to dinner at the Whistling Bird in Gilbert. Who would expect to find a restaurant with Jamaican Jerk specialties on the Iron Range…but that’s the Whistling Bird! However, for those who prefer, they also have dishes such as walleyed pike, spaghetti, or steaks. On Sunday, we will bike 12 miles from Gilbert to the Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, have brunch, and return. Ambassadors will be Duane and Diana Kasper. For more information on lodging, contact them at (952) 448-1608 or kasperddt@chaska.net. To sign up for the trip, contact Co-Leaders: Clareyse Nelson,( 612) 623-3009; Herb Schultz (952) 941-4381. |
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Sep 5-7 |
Door County Weekend Sept 5-7, 2008If you've heard of Door County yet never ridden there, here is another opportunity to cycle and celebrate with TCBC in this scenic area of the country. Catch glimpses of Green Bay and Lake Michigan as you ride through the pastoral towns of Gills Rock, Sister Bay, Ellison Bay, Ephraim, Fish Creek, by harbors - Egg and Baileys, parks -Peninsula and Whitefish Dunes, woods and fields. On Sunday join in the largest single day bike ride in Wisconsin, the Door County Century(DCC) with up to 2,000 riders. This event and unique setting is worth the long drive. Rides 5 FRI 2:00 PM STATE PARK WARMUP A/B 40-55 MI Depart from the Lull-Abi Inn of Egg Harbor 6 SAT 8:30 AM RIDE TO THE RIDE A/B 10 MI each way. Depart from Lull-Abi Inn, Egg Harbor and/or 9:30 AM THE TIP 45 MI. Depart from Ephraim, WI. Exact departure location to be determined. 7 SUN 8:00 AM DOOR COUNTY CENTURY OUTREACH RIDE 30, 64,75, 100 mi Depart from Sevastopol School in the town of Institute. Ride briefing by the registration area. All riders must be members and registered to receive mileage credit. Wear a TCBC jersey. No TCBC insurance.
REGISTRATION: Registration deadline($40 by July 30 or $50 by August 31) is before September 1 with no day-of ride registration. Register online www.doorcountycentury.com or by mail, downloading the registration form. Fee includes the ride, water bottle, rest stop refreshments, and a ticket to a post-ride spaghetti dinner with cherry or apple pie. A long sleeve T-shirt, Sunday breakfast and a Sat fish boil can be ordered as extras. *Pick up packet on Saturday 3-8 PM at Sevastopol School plus check out local bike shop sales in the gym. Lodging: Lull-Abi Inn of Egg Harbor 866-251-0749 or 920-868-3135.www.lulabi-inn.com. Rates are from $85 to $109 + per night for two people. When you preregister, get a 10% discount if you say you are with TCBC. Meals: Friday dinner at Villagios and Saturday at Mojo Rosa's 6:30 tentative. For those interested, let Katie know. Emergency Contact Form Please bring two copies (located at the club's website) as used for overnight rides. Keep one on you when you ride. For more info: Visit www.doorcounty.com for other lodging, maps, weather, directions, restaurants, shopping, more events Questions? Contact Katie Angle katie.jim@comcast.net or 763-208-3595 |
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Sep 12-14 |
Root River Valley Trails WeekendWelcome C riders and friends to our three days in Lanesboro. We hope you can join us for this annual trip to explore this beautiful area in SW Minnesota. Some of us will not only ride but also go to the Commonweal Theater on Friday or Saturday night to see one of their acclaimed plays. This is a popular area on weekends so be sure to reserve a place to stay in advance. The Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce number is 1-888-223-4258. Some of us also camp in Lanesboro.
Call if you have questions and also let
us know you will be there. |
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