Join us as we get some early season miles in on this gently rolling route in the northeast metro.  There will be a 'no pass the leader' warmup for the first few miles.  The ride leader plans to average 14-15 mph at the end of the ride.  

The ride start is at the West Picnic Grounds, NOT the Pavilion.   

Please pre-register for the ride, which will be available until ride start time.  It makes it easier for the ride leaders and ensures you get ride notifications and mileage credit :)

Please download the route onto your GPS bike computer or print a map and cue sheet.  To print, click the GPS Route Link below, then click on More in the black box above the ride name, then Print Map & Cue PDF then Print Official

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 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.   

This ride will aim for a 12 mph average speed. Depending on riders present the average speed range will be between 11 and 12 mph. This is a no-drop ride. There may be another faster (B) ride at the same time and location. Faster riders are encouraged to join that ride. Note that the two rides follow different routes, so register for the ride that matches the distance and speed you want. Rest stop is McDonalds at 14 miles.

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.   Portable toilets at the start with possible portable toilets along the route.

The route is based on the Mr. Rogers Neighborhood ride (thank you John Rogers!)

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. 

We'll start at the "Windmill" parking lot on the Gateway and follow mostly familiar roads to Lake Elmo for our rest stop at Hagberg's. It's Tuesday, and maybe we'll be able to score a pork chop on a stick. They do have other good things to eat, plus indoor restrooms and a nice picnic area.  Check the Ride With GPS link for route details. This will be a mapless, stay-together ride at an average speed of about 11 mph. Carol will lead a B/C group at a somewhat faster pace and probably a longer distance.

Meet at the Gateway Trail access by the wind turbine in North St. Paul. Google Maps should recognize the location as "Rotary Park, Gateway State Trail, North Saint Paul, MN". To get there from MN Highway 36 eastbound, take the McKnight Road exit, then continue straight across McKnight onto North St. Paul Drive, go past the dirt piles (stay right so you don't end up back on Hwy 36), turn right at the stop sign onto 2nd Street and then left into the parking lot. Restrooms and water available at the start.

Please check the TCBC ride calendar or the Forum for cancellations or rescheduling before leaving home, and call or text Lyle at 612 516 2053 if you have any questions.

We shouldn’t have any problem getting this ride in before some late afternoon rain. But please make sure you check the radar, Forum, Ride Calendar or call or text me at 612-381-6711 if rain coming sooner than predicted. Ride would be canceled if rain.  

Leave from the wind turbine North St. Paul trailhead and head east to the lovely town of Lake Elmo and Hagberg’s Country Market at 13.2 miles. Bathrooms available at the start. You can get a porkchop-on-a-stick at Hagberg’s on Tuesdays! They have other good stuff, bathrooms and water and a nice little lunchroom area or picnic tables for our break.   

Route is loaded so please download, pin to your phone or print a cue sheet. It’s nice rolling Washington County roads with a few little hills and a trip on the trail around the Wildflower Prairie which may have some nice wildflowers blooming. I plan to ride at a B/C pace and average somewhere around 12.5-13 mph at the end. Faster riders are welcome to ride off ahead. 

Just an FYI – Lyle is doing a little shorter C ride on a slightly different route at a more leisurely pace, so we need to get to Hagberg’s before they scarf up all the porkchops!! 

Directions to start: Hwy 36 to the McKnight Road exit. 

From the east -- South on McKnight Road, get in the left lane and take the first left onto North St. Paul Drive, bear right (don’t get back on Hwy 36), go around the big dirt piles and turn right onto 2^nd Street North. The trailhead parking lot is immediately on your left just before you see the Gateway Trail crossing on 2^nd Street. 

From the west – Hwy 36 to McKnight Road exit. Go straight across McKnight Road onto North St. Paul Drive, bear right, go around the big dirt piles and turn right onto 2^nd Street North. Same as above, the trailhead parking lot is immediately on your left just before you see the Gateway Trail crossing on 2^nd Street. 

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.

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

Mapless

This is an A/B group ride that will average between 18.5 and 19.5 mph. We'll be rolling at around 21 to 23 mph on the flats. Faster riders are welcome to ride ahead. This is a “no drop” group.

Rest rooms are available at the ride start. Parking is in the lot east of the American Legion.  

Please pre-register and utilize the RWGPS link for route details.