Today’s ride is more of a city/urban ride with a taste of some country. This is an easy, flat route going around the Champlin/ Brooklyn Park/Anoka area.

The planned route is about 41 miles, but subject to change. The ride can be done with road bikes, although I may ride my gravel bike with 30mm tires. If I took my road bike it has 28 mm tires.

I have us stopping at a KwikTrip at about mile 20 for a break, but depending on who shows up to the ride we can either stop at the Coon Rapids Dam for a short break or stop at the Avant Garden in Anoka. The Avant Garden Coffee Shop is closer to the end of the ride. There are several places along the route for restrooms/satelites..

We’ll meet at Highpointe Park in Champlin. There is a satellite at the park, if needed.

The ride is posted as an mapless, A/B ride. The ride is planned as a group ride. I’ll be riding more of a B pace for those who wish to ride along and enjoy the sights.  I highly recommend you download the GPS file provided for the route so you can go any speed you like or if you get separated from the group. As with all of my rides, and as many riders have experienced, I often change up the route as we ride. If you have the route in some type of navigation device you might miss the real time route changes, but you’ll get back to the start/end.  

IMPORTANT: The ride briefing is at 08:55 am and the ride leaves promptly afterwards. Please arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the ride briefing to sign in / check in and to get yourself and your bike ready to ride. Please sign in / check in once you arrive.

EasyMonday: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38063417

Contact me  if you have any questions about the ride…