Past Bicycling

& Hiking Events

2007-2010


Listed in reverse chronological order
Click on hotlinks in the Info column to view flyers &/or pictures
Updated 01/08/2011
Date
Info
Event
Event Chairs
2010      

Monday

September 20

Flyer

Cannon Valley Trail for Casual Riders

(2 hrs RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Cannon Falls Trailhead, across street from Econofoods

425 West Main Street, Cannon Falls MN

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Mary Ellen Goriesky

Sat-Sun

September 18-19

Flyer

Pictures

A Day In The Country

Lake Wobegon Regional Trail

 Sat: (32 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:15 am

400 Railroad Avenue, Albany MN

Albany-Holdingford & Holdingford-Bowlus

Lunch at Jordie's Trail Side Cafe, Bowlus MN

Stay at Country Inns & Suites

820 Shamrock Lane, Albany MN

Sun: (22 or 40 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am hotel lobby

Albany-Freeport, Freeport-Melrose, Melrose-Saulk Center

Lunch at Rondezvous Grille of Melrose

Cheryl Rogers  

Thursday

September 16

Flyer

Last Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Saturday

September 11

Flyer

Vadnais Heights Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

Swanberg's home, New Brighton

Pot luck lunch at Swanbergs' after ride

Please bring some food to share

Jerry Swanberg

Jan Swanberg

Thursday

September 09

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Thursday

September 02

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey
Fri-Sun

August 27-29

Flyer

Pictures

Lanesboro Bike & Golf Weekend

Bike the Root River Trail

Golf at Lanesboro Golf Club,

Rivers Bend, or Ferndale Country Club

Stay at Green Gables Inn

303 West Sheridan St, Lanesboro

Biking, Golf, Shopping, Winery, Theater

Patty Fitzgerald

John Stiefel

Thursday

August 26

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 21

Flyer  

New Brighton to Centerville - Rice Creek Ride

(25 or 30 mi RT) Meet 8:30 am, Ride 9:00 am

Swanbergs' home, New Brighton

Pot luck lunch at Swanbergs' after ride

Please bring some food to share

Jerry Swanberg

Jan Swanberg

Thursday

August 19

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

NOTE: CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

~4801 Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Monday

August 16

Flyer

Dakota Rail Trail for Casual Riders

(2 hrs RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking: 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Mary Ellen Goriesky

Thursday

August 12

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 07

Flyer

Sakatah Singing Hills Trail Ride

(28 mi RT) Meet 8:30 am, Ride 9:00 am

Take Fairbault Exit 59, go SE on Cty Rd 21 1/2 mi

Trailhead parking: just north of 7th Street NW

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Patty Fitzgerald

John Stiefel

Thursday

August 05

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Sunday

August 01

Flyer

Pictures

17th Annual Chocolate Lovers Ride

   (25 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:30 am

Meet at the Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Breakfast at 9:30 am, "sweets" provided

Bring foil to make a "Hershey Kiss" helmet

(12 mi RT) For shorter ride...

Meet at Minnehaha Falls at 11:30 am

Bring money for lunch at Cafe Latte' or Billy's

Karen Holmquist

Sherrie Mitchell

Thursday

July 29

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 24

Flyer

Elm Creek Park Reserve Ride

(25 or 12 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

West's home, Champlin

Pot Luck afterwards

Please bring some food to share

Hal West

Gail West

Thursday

July 22

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Monday

July 19

Flyer

Dakota Rail Trail for Casual Riders

(2 hrs RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking: 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Mary Ellen Goriesky

Sunday

July 18

Flyer

Pictures

North Mississippi Park Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Leave 10:15 am

North Mississippi Regional Park

Kroening Interpretive Center

4900 Mississippi Court, Mpls

I-94 at 49th Ave N Exit

Lunch after ride at Brookdale Applebee's

Bill Lyon

Thursday

July 15

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 10

Flyer

Trail Map

Douglas State Trail Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am

Pine Island City Park Trailhead

Pine Island, MN

Near Hwy 52 & Goodhue Cty Rd 11

(10 mi RT) Meet xx:xx am, Ride xx:xx am

Douglas, MN Trailhead

Near Intersection of Olmstead Cty Rds 14 & 3

Lunch after ride at the Rainbow Cafe

212 South Main Street, Pine Island

Cheryl Ostlund  

Thursday

July 08

Flyer

## NOTE: DIFFERENT MEETING PLACE ##

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

Dakota Rail Trail

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Trailhead parking: 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch location to be decided before ride

Cheryl Ostlund 

Thursday

July 01

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Tuesday

June 29

Flyer

Dakota Rail Trail Ride

(Rescheduled from June 8th & 15th)

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking at 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch halfway on ride, location TBD

Sally Chevalier

Saturday

June 26

Flyer

Mendota Meander

(20 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:15 am

Historic Ft Snelling Visitor Center lot.

Near the intersection of Hwys 5 & 55

Hwy 55 Bloomington Rd Exit, follow the brown signs

Lunch at Cap's Grille after the ride

5000 Hiawatha Avenue, Minneapolis

Bill Lyon

Thursday

June 24

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Monday

June 21

Flyer

Dakota Rail Trail for Casual Riders

(2 hrs RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking: 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Mary Ellen Goriesky

Thursday

June 17

 

## CANCELLED ##

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Wed-Fri

June 16-18

Flyer

Pictures

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Good Ol' Days Resort, Nisswa MN

Golf, shop, socialize, fish, swim,

eat, play in the sand, and more!!

Marty Wilkes

Charlotte Navratil  

Tuesday

June 15

  

## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN ##

Dakota Rail Trail Ride (Rescheduled from June 8th)

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking at 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch halfway on ride, location TBD

Sally Chevalier

Thursday

June 10

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Tuesday

June 08

Flyer

## Cancelled Due To Rain ##

Dakota Rail Trail Ride

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking at 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch halfway on ride, location TBD

Sally Chevalier

Saturday

June 05

Flyer

Cannon ValleyTrail Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:30 am

Welch Trailhead, Hwy 7 off Hwy 61, Welch MN

(40 mi RT) Meet 8:45 am, Ride 9:00 am

Cannon Falls Trailhead, across street from Econofoods

(425 West Main Street, Cannon Falls MN)

Lunch at Mill Street Tavern

401 Mill Street, Cannon Falls MN

20-mi Lead

Joan Roe

40-mi Lead

John Egan

Thursday

June 03

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Thursday

May 27

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Thursday

May 20

Flyer

First Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Susan Casey

Monday

May 17

Flyer

Dakota Rail Trail for Casual Riders

(2 hrs RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Trailhead parking at 192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Mary Ellen Goriesky

Saturday

May 15

Flyer

Pictures

Kick-Off Ride, Hopkins to Mpls Lakes

(12 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Leave 10:30 am

The Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

Lunch at Big 10 Restaurant after ride

1106 Main Street, Hopkins

Patty Fitzgerald

John Stiefel

Sunday

April 25

Ride Info

Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride

30, 65 & 100 mile routes

   Lakeville North High School

19600 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville

Registration is open from 6:30 am until 9:30 am

65/100 mi routes: you should begin by 8 am

 Ride Info Contact 

Sunday

March 14

Flyer

Directions

Bicycling Events Planning Party

4:00 pm, Shorewood

Main dish and beverages provided

Please bring $1, a side dish, and your ideas

for bike trips you are willing to run

John Stiefel
 
2009      

## Cancelled ##

Saturday

September 26

Flyer

Trail Map

## Cancelled ##

Red Cedar Trail Ride

Menomonie, WI

Bike As Far Or As Short As You Want

Meet at 10:00 am, Leave 10:30 am

at the Red Cedar Trailhead

921 Brickyard Road, Menomonie, WI

(near 11th Ave & Hwy 29)

Lunch after ride at The Stout Alehouse

1501 Broadway St, Menomonie

Carolyn Buswell

John Egan

Saturday

September 19

Flyer

Trail Map

Pictures

A Day In The Country

Lake Wobegone Regional Trail

(32 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:15 am

400 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN

Rest stop at Holdingford, MN trailhead

Lunch at Jordie's Trail Side Cafe

105 1st Ave S, Bowlus, MN

Cheryl Ostlund

Thursday

September 10

Route Map

Last Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

For the last official Thursday morning bike ride,

please meet at the Wabun Picnic Area

on the east side of Minnehaha Park.

Parking is free

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Monday

September 07

Flyer

Lotsa Trails Ride

(22.5 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Minnetonka City Hall

14600 Minnetonka Blvd (just west of I-494)

upper lot in front of Area A

Pie & ice cream at Bill's after the ride...

Please RSVP to Bill by Sun 09/06 if you plan to come

Bill Handsaker

Fri-Mon

September 04-07

Flyer

Trail Maps

Pictures

North Shore Hiking

3 Days of Hiking, Superior Hiking Trail

3 nights at at Tofte AmericInn, 2 to a room

Wine & Cheese Party, Pizza Party

Karen Holmquist

Thursday

September 03

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Fri-Sun

August 28-30

Flyer

Trail Map

Pictures

Historic Lanesboro Weekend

Bike the Root River Trail

Stay at Green Gables Inn

303 West Sheridan St, Lanesboro

Biking, Golf, Shopping, Winery, Theater

Sharon Marini

Joan Roe

Thursday

August 27

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

August 20

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 15

Flyer

Trail Map

Red Wing-Welch Ride

Cannon Valley Trail

(20 mi RT) Meet at 10:00 am, Leave at 10:15 am

Bierstube Restaurant parking lot

233 Withers Harbor Drive, Red Wing

Lunch after ride at the Bierstube

Carolyn Buswell

John Egan

Thursday

August 13

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 08

Flyer

Rice Creek to Lake Vadnais

(25 mi RT) Meet at 8:30 am, Leave at 9:00 am

Swanberg home, New Brighton

Bring some food to share

Jerry Swanberg

Thursday

August 06

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 01

Flyer

Fish Lake Park Trails

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Fish Lake Regional Park

14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove

1 mi west of I-494, on the north side of Bass Lake Rd

Lunch after ride, location TBD

Bill Lyon

Thursday

July 30

   

## Change of Location ##

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(27 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Parking lot at 294 Grove Lane, Wayzata

Meet by the small green shingled building (bathrooms)

by the curved pedestrian bridge

See details by clicking on Cheryl Ostlund's past ride on June 28

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 25

Flyer

Pictures

Elm Creek Park Reserve Ride

(27 or 12 mi RT) Meet at 9:00 am, Ride at 9:30 am

West's home, Champlin

Pot Luck afterwards

Please bring some food to share

Hal West

Gail West

Thursday

July 23

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

July 19

Flyer

Pictures

16th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:30 am

Meet at the Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Breakfast at 9:30 am, "sweets" provided

Bring foil to make a "Hershey Kiss" helmet

(12 mi RT) For shorter ride...

Meet at Minnehaha Falls at 11:30 am

Bring money for lunch at Cafe Latte' or Billy's

Karen Holmquist
Sherrie Mitchell

Thursday

July 16

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 11

Flyer

Coon Creek to Bunker Hills

(25 mi RT) Meet 8:30 am, Ride 9:00 am

Crossroads Alternative High School

1313 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids

Party at Swanberg's after ride

Please bring some food to share

Jerry Swanberg

Thursday

July 09

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Friday

July 03

Flyer

Social & Bike Silver Lake

Bikers arrive by 10:00 am, Ride departs at 10:30 am
Bike Scenic Rural Countryside
19-24 mile options
Afternoon Social & Pot Luck—Arrive at 1:00 pm
Grilled hamburgers will be provided
Please bring a dish to share, your beverage and a lawn chair

Charlotte Navratil

Alan Moore

Thursday

July 02

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Rescheduled!

SUNDAY

June 28

Saturday

June 27

Flyer

## RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY ##

Dakota Rail Regional Trail Ride

(27 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Parking lot near 294 Grove Lane, Wayzata

Meet by the green shingled small building (bathrooms)

by the curved pedestrian bridge

(18.5 mi RT OPTION) Meet at 10:30 am, leave at 10:45 am
Public lot in Spring Park, 1/2 mi from Lord Fletcher’s

Turn off of Cty Rd 15 (Shoreline Dr) onto Sunset Drive, and

immediately on your left there is parking lot

Lunch at Lord Fletcher’s on the return leg

3746 Sunset Drive, Spring Park

Cheryl Ostlund

Thursday

June 25

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

June 20

Flyer

Pictures

Orono Ride

Luce Line Trail, Wayzata to Ox Yoke

(20 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:15 am

Bederwood Park

Near Stubbs Bay Rd & Christine Dr, Orono

Lunch at Ox Yoke Inn
265 County Road 92 N, Maple Plain
On trail and Cty Rd 92

Sally Chevalier

Thursday

June 18

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

June 14

Flyer

     Flag Day Ride

(20-25 mi RT) Meet at 9:30 am at

North Mississippi Regional Park

Kroening Interpretive Center

4900 Mississippi Court, Mpls

Shorter loop for those interested

Lunch after ride at Brookdale Applebee's

Bill Lyon

Fri-Mon

June 12-15

Flyer

Pictures

ULLR Up North

An ULLR Camp-Out, Bemidji, MN

Come for relaxation, biking, golfing, shopping, fishing,

and spending time with ULLR friends

Barb Kemmer

Jim Henn

Thursday

June 11

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

June 07

Flyer

Mendota Bluffs Ride

(19 or 12 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Ride 11:00 am

Trail Lot near St Peter's Catholic Church

(1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota)

(~Hwy 13 & D Street)

Lunch at Moose Country Restaurant, 2 pm

857 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights

(Near Hwy 13 & I-35E)

Linda Heintz
Karen Holmquist  

Thursday

June 04

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Fri-Sun

May 29-31

Flyer

Pictures

Train Bell Resort Weekend

Merrifield (Brainerd), MN

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Lodging Limited to 39

Charlotte Navratil

Alan Moore

Thursday

May 28

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

May 23

Flyer

Pictures

Gateway Trail Ride

(up to 24 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am

Maplewood Community Center parking lot

2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood

Turn around whenever you want!

Lunch at Jake's City Grill after ride

1745 Beam Ave E, Maplewood

Mary Ellen Gabel

Thursday

May 21

Flyer

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

May 16

Flyer

Picture

Biking Kick-Off Ride

Hopkins to Mpls Lakes

(12 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:30 am

Hopkins Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

Lunch at Big 10 Restaurant after ride

1106 Main Street, Hopkins

John Stiefel

Patty Fitzgerald

Thursday

May 14

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side of W 50th St

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

April 26

Website

Non-ULLR Event

Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride

(100/65/30 mi RT) Ride 6:30 am

Lakeville North High School

19600 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville

Hostelling Int'l MN

Jon Ridge

Sunday

March 15

Flyer

Bicycling Events Planning Party

2:00 pm, Shorewood

Main dish and beverages provided

Please bring $1, a side dish, and your ideas

for bike trips you are willing to run

John Stiefel
 
2008      

Saturday

September 20

  

Greenway Ride (South Minneapolis)

(16 or more mi RT) 2 start options

1) Ride 9:30 am, from Minnehaha Park, by the falls

4825 Minnehaha Ave. So. Minneapolis

2) Ride 10:00 am, from Brackett Park

2728 39th Ave. So. Minneapolis

Lunch at Little Tel-Aviv Cafe

3238 West Lake Street, Minneapolis

Jim Henn

Barb Kemmer

Thursday

September 18

N/A

Last Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

September 14

 

Red Wing-Welch Ride

Cannon Valley Trail

(20 mi RT) Meet at 11:00 am

Bierstube Restaurant parking lot

233 Withers Harbor Drive, Red Wing

Lunch after ride at the Bierstube

Carolyn Buswell

John Egan

Thursday

September 11

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

September 04

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

August 28

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Fri-Sun

August 22-24

Pictures

Historic Lanesboro Weekend

Bike the Root River Trail

Stay at Green Gables Inn

303 West Sheridan St, Lanesboro

Biking, Golf, Shopping, Winery, Theater

Carolyn Buswell

John Egan

Thursday

August 21

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

August 14

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 09

 

Lake Vadnais Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 8:30 am, Ride 9:00 am

Swanberg home , New Brighton

Bring some food to share

Jerry Swanberg

Jan Swanberg

Thursday

August 07

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

July 31

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

July 27

  

St Paul Ride - Historic Areas

Mounds Park & Swede Hollow

(15 mi RT) Meet at 8:30 am, Ride at 9:00 am

Keller Golfview parking lot

2050 Maplewood Drive, St Paul

Bring a bag lunch for a picnic after ride

Sandra Shearer

Thursday

July 24

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 19

  

Maple Grove Trails Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Fish Lake Regional Park

14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove

Lunch at Original Pancake House after ride

6322 Vinewood Lane, Maple Grove

Bill Lyon

Thursday

July 17

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

July 10

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

July 06

 

Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes Ride

New Brighton to Centerville

(25 or 30 mi RT) Meet 8:30 am, Ride 9:00 am

Swanberg's home, New Brighton

Bring some food to share

Jerry Swanberg

Jan Swanberg

Thursday

July 03

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

June 28

  

Hopkins to Mpls, Circle The Lakes Ride

(15/18/22 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

Hopkins Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins

(Hwy 169 & Excelsior Blvd)

Lunch in Hopkins after ride

Patty Fitzgerald

John Stiefel

Thursday

June 26

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

June 22

Picture

Chocolate Lovers' Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:30 am

We will meet at the same place that the

Thursday Rides leave from (better parking):
Lynnhurst Field parking lot,
North side of W 50th St,
Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James
Breakfast at 9:30 am, "sweets" provided

Bring foil to make a "Hershey Kiss" helmet

(12 mi RT) For shorter ride...

Meet at Minnehaha Falls at 11:30 am

Brink money for lunch at Cafe Latte' or Billy's

Karen Holmquist

Sherrie Mitchell

Saturday

June 21

Picture

Minnesota Arboretum Ride

(23 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:15 am

Sally's home, Minnetonka

Ride the LRT Trail

Lunch at Maynard's

685 Excelsior Boulevard, Excelsior

Sally Chevalier

Thursday

June 19

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

June 14

Flag Day Ride

(20-25 mi RT) Meet at 9:30 am at

North Mississippi Regional Park

Picnic shelter at north end of park

5300 Lyndale Avenue North, Mpls

Shorter loop for those interested

Lunch after ride at Brookdale Applebee's

Bill Lyon

Thursday

June 12

N/A  

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

June 08

 

Mendota Bluffs Ride

(19 or 12 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Ride 11:00 am

Trail Lot near St Peter's Catholic Church

(1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota)

(~Hwy 13 & D Street)

Lunch at Moose Country Restaurant, 2 pm

857 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights

(Near Hwy 13 & I-35E)

Linda Heintz

Karen Holmquist

Thursday

June 05

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Fri-Sun

May 30-Jun 01

Pictures

Gals

Guys

Train Bell Resort Weekend

Merrifield (Brainerd), MN

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Charlotte Navratil

Alan Moore

Thursday

May 29

N/A

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

May 24

  

Hopkins to Chaska Ride

(28/22/10 mi RT) Meet at 1 of 3 places & times:

10:00 am (28 mi RT) Hopkins Park & Ride

8th Ave & Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

10:35 am (22 mi RT) Miller Park

8208 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie

11:00 am (10 mi RT) near Chaska Valvoline

Stoughton Ave & Crystal Lane, Chaska

Lunch at Rain Restaurant & Bar

2 River Bend Place, Chaska

Cheryl Ostlund

Thursday

May 22

N/A 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

May 17

 

Biking Kick-Off Party & Ride

(10 & 20 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am

Swanberg Home , New Brighton

Long Lake & New Brighton Parks route

Party after ride, Sloppy Joes provided

Bring something to share and $1 for beverage

Jerry Swanberg

Jan Swanberg

Thursday

May 15

N/A 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side of W 50th St,

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

March 16

    

Bicycling Events Planning Party

Mary Ellen's home, 2 pm

NE Minneapolis

Main dish and beverages provided

Please bring $1, a side dish, and your ideas

for bike trips you are willing to run

Mary Ellen Gabel
 
2007      

Saturday

November 10

 

Fort Snelling Hike

Meet at 1 pm in upper parking lot

A brisk hike around the park

Then a cozy lunch in a warm shelter

Please RSVP for Lunch

Note: $2 donation for lunch

Carolyn Buswell

John Egan

Saturday

October 27

 

Autumn Hike

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Meet at 1:00 pm at Visitor's Center

10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Cheryl Ostlund

Saturday

October 13

Picture

Red Wing Hike

Meet at 10:00 am at the Bierstube parking lot

233 Withers Harbor Drive, Red Wing

Drive to Barn Bluff for hiking

Lunch at the Bierstube after hike

Optional additional hiking after lunch

Cheryl Ostlund

Sunday

October 07

  

Minnetonka to Downtown Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet at 10:15 am

Bill's house, Minnetonka

Lunch at The Local

931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Dessert at Bill's house after ride

Bill Handsaker

Saturday

October 06

Pictures

Red Cedar Trail Ride

Menomonie, WI

Bike As Far Or As Short As You Want

Meet at 10:00 am at the Trailhead

(near 11th Ave & Hwy 29)

921 Brickyard Road, Menomonie, WI

Lunch at Jake's Supper Club After

E5690 County Rd D, Menomonie

Barb Kemmer

Saturday

September 29

Picture

Robin's 3rd Annual River Ride

(18 mi RT) Meet at 10:30 am at

Robin's home, St Paul

Lunch at the Aster Cafe at Riverplace

121 Main Street SE, Mpls

Robin Benson

Sunday

September 16

Pictures

Welch to Red Wing Ride

Cannon Valley Trail

(20 mi RT) Meet at 11:30 am

Welch Station, Welch MN

Mid-ride lunch at the Bierstube

233 Withers Harbor Drive, Red Wing

Carolyn Buswell

John Egan

Fri-Mon

Aug 31-Sep 03

Pictures

North Shore Hiking Weekend

Superior Hiking Trail

3 nights at AmericInn in Tofte

Wine & cheese party

3 deluxe continental breakfasts

Sven and Ole's pizza party

Karen Holmquist

Thursday

August 30

 

The Last Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

August 23

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Thursday

August 16

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 11

  

Maple Grove Trail Ride

### CANCELED ###

Paula Meserve

Larry Miller

Thursday

August 09

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

August 04

 

Eden Prairie-Chanhassen-Excelsior Ride

(30 mi RT) Meet at 8:30 am at

Miller Park (far end, near children's playground)

8208 Eden Prairie Rd, EDPR

Lunch on route, location TBD

Cheryl Ostlund

Thursday

August 02

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

### Canceled Due To Heat ###

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Sunday

July 29

  

14th Annual Chocolate Lovers Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet at 09:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Breakfast "sweets" provided, ride at 10:30 am

(12 mi RT) Meet at 11:30 am

Minnehaha Falls

4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Lunch at Cafe Latte' or Billy's

Karen Holmquist

Sherrie Mitchell

Thursday

July 26

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 21

  

Minnetonka Bike/Boat/Bike Ride

(10-12 mi 1-way) Meet at 9:30 am at

Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd

For bike ride to Excelsior, then

Steamboat Minnehaha ride at 11:40 am,

Lunch after 1:10 pm return boat ride,

Then bike back to city hall

Cheryl Ostlund

Thursday

July 19

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 14

 

Mendota Heights Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

"Historic Fort Snelling" parking lot

Just off of  Hwy 55 & Hwy 5

Lunch at Cap's Grille after the ride

5000 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis

Bill Lyon

Thursday

July 12

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided B4 ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

July 07

  

Rice Creek & Mississippi Ride

(25 or 35 mi RT) Meet at 9:00 am at

2241 Erin Court, New Brighton

Bring some food to share for after the ride

Beer, wine, lemonade & cake provided

(Jan's Birthday!)

Jerry Swanberg

Thursday

July 05

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided B4 ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

June 30

  

LRT Trail Ride

(24 mi RT) meet at 10:00 am

Hopkins Park & Ride

8th Ave S & Excelsior Blvd

(11 mi RT) meet at 11:30 am

Miller Park, 8208 Eden Prairie Rd

Lunch at Playoffs Sports Bar & Grill

1 Riverbend Place, Chaska

Cheryl Ostlund

Thursday

June 28

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided B4 ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

June 23

  Victoria Ride Sally Chevalier

Thursday

June 21

 

Weekly Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Route & lunch location to be decided B4 ride

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

June 16

Picture

Smell The Roses Ride

Bike the Gateway Trail

(Go as far as you like) Meet at 9:45 am

DNR Parking Lot, near Hadley & Hwy 36, Oakdale

Food & Libations at Jethro's Char-House after

3140 Century Ave N, Mahtomedi

Diane Evert

Dick Brown

Thursday

June 14

 

REPEAT RIDE: Minnehaha Falls Ride

(15 mi RT) Meet at 9:00 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Ride around Lakes Nakomis & Harriet

Optional side routes & lunch to be decided before ride

Joan Roe

Saturday

June 09

Picture

Blaine's Memorial Flag Day Ride

(20-25 mi RT) Meet at 10:00 am

North Mississippi Regional Park

4900 No. Mississippi Court, Minneapolis

Shorter loop for those interested

Lunch at the Brookdale Applebee's

1400 Brookdale Mall, Brooklyn Center

Bill Lyon

Fri-Sun

June 01-03

Pictures

Train Bell Resort Weekend

Merrifield (Brainerd), MN

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Mary Ellen Gabel

Sunday

May 27

 

Mendota Bluff Trail Ride

(12 or 19 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am at

Trail Lot Near St Peter's Catholic Church

2nd Street & Hwy 13, Mendota

Lunch at Moose Country Restaurant 2 pm

857 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights

(Near Hwy 13 & I-35E)

Linda Heintz

Karen Holmquist

Sunday

May 20

  

Crazy Eight Ride

Snail Lake & Rice Creek Regional Parks

(11 or 17 mi RT) Meet at 10:30 am at

Panino's Restaurant parking lot

857 Village Center Dr, North Oaks

Eat at Panino's after ride

Linda Douglas

Thursday

May 17

 

Minnehaha Falls Ride

(15 mi RT) Meet at 9:45 am at

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

W 50th St & W Minnehaha Pkwy

Ride around Lakes Nakomis & Harriet

Lunch at Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe

Joan Roe

Susan Casey

Saturday

May 05

  

Minnetonka Ride

(15-20 mi RT) Meet at 10:00 am at

Minnetonka City Hall (upper lot)

14600 Minnetonka Blvd

Paths & back roads of Minnetonka

Lunch at The Marsh health club

15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka

Bill Handsaker
 
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