This ride will be within B-ride average speeds (14-15 mph).  Faster and slower riders are welcome - but GPS route following necessary if deviating from ride leader because NO maps or cue sheets provided.  Expect faster speeds on road portions and slower on trails.  Rest stop at 21.5 mile McDonalds.

Tour the neighborhoods of Coon Rapids and Andover.  This is a mostly flat route, primarily on paved roads with some paved trails.  The ride starts at Lions Park in Coon Rapids (We meet at the big parking lot, the second driveway you come to if coming from Hwy. 10 on Hanson Blvd.). Parking entrance is on Hanson Blvd.   Restrooms or portable toilets at the start with possible portable toilets along the route. 

This is a ‘scout the new route ride’.

Ride start is at Sonny's Cafe, 3403 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls MN 55408       http://sonnysicecream.com/

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46191506    Pin or download this  26 mile route. 

This is a scenic urban ride through Mpls/St Paul with beautiful views of rivers and lakes.   The route is 26 miles at an upper B/C pace.  There is a rest stop  at the Ft. Snelling Visitor Center, water and facilities are available.  Bring a snack if desired.  This is a ‘do not pass the leader’ social/group ride.  We will re-group as needed after hills and stop lights.

The restrooms at ride start will automatically unlock at 10 AM,  The other option is restrooms at Five Watt Coffee on the corner of Lyndale and 34th or some gas station options nearby.

There are many food options around the area for after-ride refueling, i.e. Pizza Luce and Lago Tacos.

Ride leader will ride at the front of the group.  Leader credit for anyone willing to ride sweep, check with leader.  Ride leader will average an upper B/C pace of about 13 mph over the course, faster during the first half of the ride.

This ride may be canceled for inclement weather, a ride cancellation will usually occur about 2 hours before the ride start time.

No map/cue sheet will be available at the start.

You must be an active TCBC member or 1st time guest to ride.

Join us for the very popular Withrow & Beyond Loop on a Monday

Note! - For 2024  the ride category is posted as “A” level.  We've found that the 2nd group pace line is averaging 17 to 19.5 mph average.  This is very doable pace for strong A/B Riders so still plan on joining us.  There will of course be the faster group A level riders that will lead out. 

Please utilize the pre-registration tool and RWGPS Link for route information. 

Bring a lawn chair, beverages, and snacks for post ride social hour! 

If the weather is questionable please watch your email for ride cancellation or updates on start times.  You must be registered for the ride to receive the email updates or check the forum for possible cancellation.   

The area is mostly flat.  Bathrooms are available at the start at Coldwell Banker Burnet building. 18-20 mph average. Rain will cancel the ride.

This is a mapless 20-30 mile ride. Also no Ride with GPS.

Ride leaders will be at the front and rear for this ride. No drop ride - everyone stays together.

This ride is mostly flat.. Generally very easy climbs on trails and roads of Champlin, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Brooklyn Park. This is a group touring ride of social nature.

Riders will maintain a 10 to 12 mile mph pace. There will be a mid-ride break, usually at Mcdonalds or something similar. After the ride you are invited for lunch at Hudy's restaurant.

The ride starts from Trailhead Cycle Champlin parking lot. Park on the street side in front of trailhead. Restrooms and water is available at Trailhead.

This ride is canceled only for extreme weather conditons. Notifications will be made on the TCBC website. If ride-time weather is bad we generally just go for breakfast at Hudys

This 37-mile B-level ride starts at Station North Park in Andover and goes up to East Bethel with a loop over to Lake Shore Drive for a nice view of Coon Lake.  Rest stop is at Speedway Station at the 20-mile mark.  Portable toilets at ride start with real restrooms at the rest stop.  Ride leader will average 14-15 MPH for this ride.

Rest stop is at the Gray's Bay Dam, about half-way.

Will be riding my road bike with 700x28mm tires, however, others with even 700x23mm tires have ridden this route without issue.

While the route will get you the complete route, please know that I do have ad hoc changes (conditions, closures, etc), so it's best if the group stays together and follows the leader at the rated pace. 

Optionally could combine this 10 AM ride with the 1 PM ride to double your (mileage) day.

Wednesday looks like about the nicest day to ride this week with less wind and some sunshine. I’m back riding, but am doing shorter rides starting out until my hand and wrist get used to being on the handlebars again. I also only have a small window available to ride Wednesday. So, start at Oakdale Nature Preserve on Hadley Avenue at 10:45 a.m., ride to the Holiday station for a rest stop and a cookie at 12.8 miles, and head home. 

Mostly familiar roads, but one that’s brand new, a little loop and a trail maybe you’ve never been on before. Or maybe you have!  

Bathroom/water available at the Oakdale Discovery Center and of course, at the Holiday station. I plan to ride at a fairly mellow B/C pace and average somewhere between 12-13 mph. Faster or slower, self-sufficient riders are welcome to grab the route and ride it at your own pace, but ride leader support may not be available if you’re outside of my average speed range.

Spring weather can change in a heartbeat, so rain, gusty winds, or anything else unpleasant and I will likely cancel the ride. Please check the Ride Calendar, Forum or don’t hesitate to call or text me at 612-381-6711 to make sure ride is a go. 

This route will go by specific locations featuring beautiful Tulips and Daffodils!

Daffodil house is at 9 miles.

Tulip house is at 16.5 miles.

Rest stop at Rustica is about 18 miles - water, restrooms, muffins, cookies, warm and cool drinks, .

Route will be all on tar trails and low-traffic roads, I'm planning to ride a bike with 700x28mm tires, however even bikes with 700x23 tires have ridden this route in the past without issues.

While the posted route will get you the complete 25 mile route, please know that I do occaisionally make ride-time ad hoc changes (conditions, closures, etc), so it's best if the group that wants to stay together follows me as your leader at the rated pace.

Optionally could combine this 1 PM ride with the 10 AM ride earlier today, to double your (mileage) day.

Optional liquid refreshment and meal/snack(s) at Revival (Happy Hour - $7 burger, $3 select beers - starts at 3:00 pm at “the bar” side) after this ride.  
 

Join Faith and coleader for a relaxed C ride around the streets of Minneapolis and St Paul.

Mapless