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In addition to the activities listed below, HBC offers rides on short notice by e-mail. E-rides are posted to the HBC e-group and delivered to members via e-mail by 8 AM on the day of the ride. Watch your e-mail for notices about e-rides and other events.

Mon 1 June
10:00 am
Medium
Rolling
30-40 miles
Medium Monday Morning – Please join us for a variety of rides on paved bike trails and safe roads for the best of the west. Meet in front of Joe Sensor’s in Plymouth Station at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth. Ride Leader/contact person is Heather Gehring, 763-476-4117.
Mon 1 June
6:00 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 miles
Easy Monday Miles – We’ll use five different routes, riding together and exploring the waterways of Minneapolis. Meet at the St. Joan of Arc Church parking lot, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls (35W/46th St. ramp is closed, exit on 35/36th St. or Diamond Lake Rd) Ride coordinator/Leader is Kay Reis, 612-799-0109, work 612-332-5427, or reis@commonbond.org, Leaders will occasionally vary.
Mon 1 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25 Miles
Happy Trails – Meet at the Depot in Hopkins, 9451 Excelsior Blvd. (1 block east of Hwy 169). Fun, friendly ride combining limestone LRT Trail and paved roads. Rest stop for custard at Adele’s & dinner at Chipotle after the ride! Ride leaders are Mark & Cheryl Norton 952-221-9366.
Tue 2 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Bev! Don’t forget front & back lights!
Wed 3 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25-35 Miles
Hopkins Highball – Meet at the Depot, 9451 Excelsior Blvd., just east of Hwy 169. Highball out of Hopkins railroad depot. A relaxing ride after work along trails and streets with an ice cream or coffee stop. Ride leaders will be Jim Victorsen 763-479-2768 & Dale Miller 952-830-1441.
Wed 3 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-28 Miles
Moose Country Roll – Meet at Boehm’s Cycle 1 block West of 35E on Hwy 110 in Mendota Heights. We will enjoy a mapped ride using many routes to explore Northern Dakota County’s scenic diversity of country, suburban, and urban areas, while keeping a 12.5 to 13.5 pace. Ride leaders will be Marcy Kelash and friends. Marcy’s Cell 952-693-1321.
Thu 4 June
9:45 am
Medium
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Sneaky Pete – Wayzata Bay Center – south side, near Lake St. Get a head start on “Thursday’s Therapy” speedsters to arrive around same time at rest stop. We will use the same various scenic routes as “Thursday Therapy”. Contact Heather Gehring 763-370-9287.
Thu 4 June
10:00 am
Fast
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Thursday’s Therapy – We will depart from the Wayzata Bay Center (south side), 975 South Lake Street. A variety of rides—open country, neighborhoods, and trails. There is a map and self-sufficient Medium riders are welcome. Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768.
Thu 4 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Bob Bowen 651-253-0467!
Fri 5 June
5:45 pm
Medium
Hilly
20-25 miles
Mediterranean Moods – Top level of Edina Municipal free parking ramp (entrance on 49½ St.) between 49½ St. and 50th St., ½ block west of 50th and France, behind the TCF Bank. Ride Leaders and routes will vary weekly. Call ride facilitator, Bob Dean 612-685-9435 for more info. Dinner after the ride at D’Amico & Sons.
Fri 5 June
6:15 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 Miles
Edina D’Amico Fridays – Meet at the rear entrance of D’Amico & Sons, Edina (Halifax and 49½ St.) this is just west of France Ave. and north of 50th St. Come ride with others on a leisurely, short version of the longer Friday night rides. Ride coordinator is Edie Kalweit at 952-707-0401 or cell 612-532-2554.
Fri 5 June
8:00 pm
Birthday Bash!!!!! Following the bike rides or walks, dinner around 8:00 and cake around 8:30 PM at Edina D’Amico & Sons. Come celebrate riders with June birthdays and new club members! For more info contact Edie Kalweit at 952-707-0401 (home) or 612-532-2554 (cell). Please note time June vary due to weather and preceding rides.
Fri 5 - Sun 7 June
Medium & Rolling
Fri 30+ miles
Sat 35 & 65 miles
Sun 25+ miles
Tour of Lakes Weekend – Ride around the Brainerd Lakes area and celebrate the 20th Tour of Lakes (TOL) Ride Saturday June 6th.  Running rides out of Garrison on Friday and Sunday and enjoying a barbeque at Jim & Rohanda Victorsen’s cabin Saturday night.  Pre Registration is required for Saturday.  See article for more details.  Ride leader/contact is Russ Lowthian, 612-723-4511 or mntrip25@aol.com.
Sat 6 June10:30 am
Medium
Rolling
22-28 miles
Washington County Roads – We will leave from Gateway Cycle, Highway 36 and 120 in Oakdale.  Routes will vary.  Ride Leader will be Bruce L. Beck, 651-770-5463, cell 651-592-5871 or e-mail at bruce_beck@comcast.net.
Mon 8 June
10:00 am
Medium
Rolling
30-40 miles
Medium Monday Morning – Please join us for a variety of rides on paved bike trails and safe roads for the best of the west. Meet in front of Joe Sensor’s in Plymouth Station at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth. Ride Leader/contact person is Colette Sulser, 952-475-3757.
Mon 8 June
6:00 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 miles
Easy Monday Miles – We’ll use five different routes, riding together and exploring the waterways of Minneapolis. Meet at the St. Joan of Arc Church parking lot, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls (35W/46th St. ramp is closed, exit on 35/36th St. or Diamond Lake Rd) Ride coordinator/Leader is Kay Reis, 612-799-0109, work 612-332-5427, or reis@commonbond.org, Leaders will occasionally vary.
Tue 9 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Bob Bowen 651-253-0467!
Tue 9 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Flat
25 Miles
Roller Ride – Caterpillar Paving Products, 9401 85th Ave. No., Brooklyn Park. Take Hwy 169 North, exit Brooklyn Blvd/77th Ave., Left over Hwy, Right on Jefferson Hwy, Right on 85th Ave., Right into parking lot (NE corner). Loop east to the Coon Rapids Dam on the North Corridor Trial, cross the river, and return along Elm Creek Park. All paved roads and trails. Dinner at Chipotle after the ride. Ride leaders are Mark & Cheryl Norton 952-221-9366.
Wed 10 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-28 Miles
Moose Country Roll – Meet at Boehm’s Cycle 1 block West of 35E on Hwy 110 in Mendota Heights. We will enjoy a mapped ride using many routes to explore Northern Dakota County’s scenic diversity of country, suburban, and urban areas, while keeping a 12.5 to 13.5 pace. Ride leaders will be Marcy Kelash and friends. Marcy’s Cell 952-693-1321.
Thu 11 June
9:45 am
Medium
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Sneaky Pete – Wayzata Bay Center – south side, near Lake St. Get a head start on “Thursday’s Therapy” speedsters to arrive around same time at rest stop. We will use the same various scenic routes as “Thursday Therapy”. Contact Heather Gehring 763-370-9287.
Thu 11 June
10:00 am
Fast
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Thursday’s Therapy – We will depart from the Wayzata Bay Center (south side), 975 South Lake Street. A variety of rides—open country, neighborhoods, and trails. There is a map and self-sufficient Medium riders are welcome. Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768.
Thu 11 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Becky Hanssen 612-209-8556!
Fri 12 June
5:45 pm
Medium
Hilly
20-25 miles
Mediterranean Moods – Top level of Edina Municipal free parking ramp (entrance on 49½ St.) between 49½ St. and 50th St., ½ block west of 50th and France, behind the TCF Bank. Ride Leaders and routes will vary weekly. Call ride facilitator, Bob Dean 612-685-9435 for more info. Dinner after the ride at D’Amico & Sons.
Fri 12 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25-35 Miles
Golden Valley Ride – Meet at the NE corner of Hwy 55 & Winnetka Ave. We will enjoy a relaxing ride at 13-14 mph. Map provided and dinner option after ride. Ride leaders are Jim & Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768 or 612-532-6405.
Fri 12 June
6:15 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 Miles
Edina D’Amico Fridays – Meet at the rear entrance of D’Amico & Sons, Edina (Halifax and 49½ St.) this is just west of France Ave. and north of 50th St. Come ride with others on a leisurely, short version of the longer Friday night rides. Ride coordinator is Edie Kalweit at 952-707-0401 or cell 612-532-2554.
Sat 13 June
10:30 am
Medium
Rolling
22-28 miles
Washington County Roads – We will leave from Gateway Cycle, Highway 36 and 120 in Oakdale.  Routes will vary.  Ride Leader will be Bruce L. Beck, 651-770-5463, cell 651-592-5871 or e-mail at bruce_beck@comcast.net.
Sun 14 June
1:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
30 miles

Calhoun Ride – Enjoy a ride around Minneapolis on its bike trails.  We will meet at Calhoun Cycle at 34th Street and Hennepin Avenue in South Minneapolis.  Ride Leaders will be Chris and Mary Burbank, 612-529-4247 or burbankc@gmail.com.
Mon 15 June
10:00 am
Medium
Rolling
30-40 miles
Medium Monday Morning – Please join us for a variety of rides on paved bike trails and safe roads for the best of the west. Meet in front of Joe Sensor’s in Plymouth Station at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth. Ride Leader/contact person is Colette Sulser, 952-475-3757.
Mon 15 June
6:00 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 miles
Easy Monday Miles – We’ll use five different routes, riding together and exploring the waterways of Minneapolis. Meet at the St. Joan of Arc Church parking lot, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls (35W/46th St. ramp is closed, exit on 35/36th St. or Diamond Lake Rd) Ride coordinator/Leader is Kay Reis, 612-799-0109, work 612-332-5427, or reis@commonbond.org, Leaders will occasionally vary.
Mon 15 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25 Miles
Happy Trails – Meet at the Depot in Hopkins, 9451 Excelsior Blvd. (1 block east of Hwy 169). Fun, friendly ride combining limestone LRT Trail and paved roads. Rest stop for custard at Adele’s & dinner at Chipotle after the ride! Ride leaders are Mark & Cheryl Norton 952-221-9366.
Tue 16 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Bob Dean, 612-823-4923!
Wed 17 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-28 Miles
Moose Country Roll – Meet at Boehm’s Cycle 1 block West of 35E on Hwy 110 in Mendota Heights. We will enjoy a mapped ride using many routes to explore Northern Dakota County’s scenic diversity of country, suburban, and urban areas, while keeping a 12.5 to 13.5 pace. Ride leaders will be Marcy Kelash and friends. Marcy’s Cell 952-693-1321.
Wed 17 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25-35 Miles
Hopkins Highball – Meet at the Depot, 9451 Excelsior Blvd., just east of Hwy 169. Highball out of Hopkins railroad depot. A relaxing ride after work along trails and streets with an ice cream or coffee stop. Ride leaders will be Jim Victorsen 763-479-2768 & Dale Miller 952-830-1441.
Thu 18 June
9:45 am
Medium
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Sneaky Pete – Wayzata Bay Center – south side, near Lake St. Get a head start on “Thursday’s Therapy” speedsters to arrive around same time at rest stop. We will use the same various scenic routes as “Thursday Therapy”. Contact Heather Gehring 763-370-9287.
Thu 18 June
10:00 am
Fast
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Thursday’s Therapy – We will depart from the Wayzata Bay Center (south side), 975 South Lake Street. A variety of rides—open country, neighborhoods, and trails. There is a map and self-sufficient Medium riders are welcome. Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768.
Thu 18 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Mike Nagengast, 612-720-2149!
Fri 19 June
5:45 pm
Medium
Hilly
20-25 miles
Mediterranean Moods – Top level of Edina Municipal free parking ramp (entrance on 49½ St.) between 49½ St. and 50th St., ½ block west of 50th and France, behind the TCF Bank. Ride Leaders and routes will vary weekly. Call ride facilitator, Bob Dean 612-685-9435 for more info. Dinner after the ride at D’Amico & Sons.
Fri 19 June
6:15 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 Miles
Edina D’Amico Fridays – Meet at the rear entrance of D’Amico & Sons, Edina (Halifax and 49½ St.) this is just west of France Ave. and north of 50th St. Come ride with others on a leisurely, short version of the longer Friday night rides. Ride coordinator is Edie Kalweit at 952-707-0401 or cell 612-532-2554.
Fri 19 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25-35 Miles

Wayzata D’Amico’s Ride – Meet at the Wayzata Bay Center parking lot across from the Wayzata D’Amico & Son’s.  We will enjoy a relaxing ride at 13-14 mph.  Map provided and dinner option after ride.  Ride leaders are Jim & Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768 or 612-532-6405.
Sat 20 June
3:00 pm
Medium
Flat
31 Miles

MOODS OF CHIAPAS - We will pedal along urban roads and trails less traveled. Following the ride, enjoy a spectacular Mexican dinner served to satisfy your adventurous palate. Park behind Wells Fargo at 24th and Central NE in MPLS.  Contact Ride Leader Alan Wichman for further information, (amwminnesota@usfamily.net) or 612-770-7244
Sun 21 June
11:00 am
Medium
Flat
35-40 miles
Isanti Ramble – We will start at 9531 253rd Ave NE, Stacy, MN.  This is a flat country ride in Isanti County.  Ride Leaders will be Dan and Janis Reuter, 651-308-8896 or 612-600-4079.
Sun 21 June- 1 July
Medium
Hilly
350 Total Miles

Glacier Park Ride - We will be arriving in Whitefish Montana by train on June 21st :
Day 1:  Whitefish to Eureka, 63 miles Mostly Flat
Day 2: Eureka to Fernie Canada, 49 miles rolling
Day 3: Ferni to Blairmore, 45 miles 1000 foot climb via Crowsnest Pass
Day 4: Blairmore to Watertown Village 64 miles Rolling
Day 5: Watertown to St. Mary back in the USA 49 miles includes a 1200 foot ascent
Day 6: St. Mary to Apgar 50 miles including an ascent through Logan Pass then down 3500 feet to Apgar
Day 7: Apgar to Whitefish.
 We might alter the schedule slightly if we have adverse weather or if any specific day is more difficult than expected.  We are leaving St. Paul on Amtrak at about 11pm. We are returning to St. Paul on the 1st of July at about 7:45 am.
Important Facts:
1.    You will need a passport to enter Canada
2.    This ride is not flat—it will include substantial climbs
3.    This is not a “supported ride” so you must carry all your stuff with you on your bike
4.    You must make your own arrangements for transportation to and from Montana
5.    We will give you a list of motels but you must make your own reservations
Bruce L. Beck will be the Ride Leader, he can be contacted at 651-770-5463, cell 651-592-5871 or bruce_beck@comcast.net.

Mon 22 June
10:00 am
Medium
Rolling
30-40 miles

Medium Monday Morning – Please join us for a variety of rides on paved bike trails and safe roads for the best of the west.  Meet in front of Joe Senser’s in Plymouth Station at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth.  Ride Leader/contact person is Colette Sulser, 952-475-3757.
Mon 22 June
6:00 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 miles

Easy Monday Miles – We’ll use five different routes, riding together and exploring the waterways of Minneapolis.  Meet at the St. Joan of Arc Church parking lot, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls (35W/46th St. ramp is closed, exit on 35/36th St. or Diamond Lake Rd)  Ride coordinator/Leader is Kay Reis, 612-799-0109, work 612-332-5427, or reis@commonbond.org, Leaders will occasionally vary.
Tue 23 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Mike Nagengast, 612-720-2149!
Tue 23 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Flat
25 Miles
Roller Ride – Caterpillar Paving Products, 9401 85th Ave. No., Brooklyn Park. Take Hwy 169 North, exit Brooklyn Blvd/77th Ave., Left over Hwy, Right on Jefferson Hwy, Right on 85th Ave., Right into parking lot (NE corner). Loop east to the Coon Rapids Dam on the North Corridor Trial, cross the river, and return along Elm Creek Park. All paved roads and trails. Dinner at Chipotle after the ride. Ride leaders are Mark & Cheryl Norton 952-221-9366.
Wed 24 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-28 Miles
Moose Country Roll – Meet at Boehm’s Cycle 1 block West of 35E on Hwy 110 in Mendota Heights. We will enjoy a mapped ride using many routes to explore Northern Dakota County’s scenic diversity of country, suburban, and urban areas, while keeping a 12.5 to 13.5 pace. Ride leaders will be Marcy Kelash and friends. Marcy’s Cell 952-693-1321.
Wed 24 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25-35 Miles
Hopkins Highball – Meet at the Depot, 9451 Excelsior Blvd., just east of Hwy 169. Highball out of Hopkins railroad depot. A relaxing ride after work along trails and streets with an ice cream or coffee stop. Ride leaders will be Jim Victorsen 763-479-2768 & Dale Miller 952-830-1441.
Thu 25 June
9:45 am
Medium
Rolling
35-45 Miles
Sneaky Pete – Wayzata Bay Center – south side, near Lake St. Get a head start on “Thursday’s Therapy” speedsters to arrive around same time at rest stop. We will use the same various scenic routes as “Thursday Therapy”. Contact Heather Gehring 763-370-9287.
Thu 25 June
10:00 am
Fast & Rolling
35-45 Miles
Thursday’s Therapy – We will depart from the Wayzata Bay Center (south side), 975 South Lake Street. A variety of rides—open country, neighborhoods, and trails. There is a map and self-sufficient Medium riders are welcome. Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768.
Thu 25 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles
River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Bev!
Fri 26 June
5:45 pm
Medium
Hilly
20-25 miles
Mediterranean Moods – Top level of Edina Municipal free parking ramp (entrance on 49½ St.) between 49½ St. and 50th St., ½ block west of 50th and France, behind the TCF Bank. Ride Leaders and routes will vary weekly. Call ride facilitator, Bob Dean 612-685-9435 for more info. Dinner after the ride at D’Amico & Sons.
Fri 26 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
25-35 Miles

Wayzata D’Amico’s Ride – Meet at the Wayzata Bay Center parking lot across from the Wayzata D’Amico & Son’s.  We will enjoy a relaxing ride at 13-14 mph.  Map provided and dinner option after ride.  Ride leaders are Jim & Rohanda Victorsen 763-479-2768 or 612-532-6405.
Fri 26 June
6:15 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 Miles
Edina D’Amico Fridays – Meet at the rear entrance of D’Amico & Sons, Edina (Halifax and 49½ St.) this is just west of France Ave. and north of 50th St. Come ride with others on a leisurely, short version of the longer Friday night rides. Ride coordinator is Edie Kalweit at 952-707-0401 or cell 612-532-2554.
Mon 29 June
10:00 am
Medium
Rolling
30-40 miles
Medium Monday Morning – Please join us for a variety of rides on paved bike trails and safe roads for the best of the west.  Meet in front of Joe Senser’s in Plymouth Station at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Road 24 in Plymouth.  Ride Leader/contact person is Colette Sulser, 952-475-3757.
Mon 29 June
6:00 pm
Slow
Flat/Rolling
14-20 miles

Easy Monday Miles – We’ll use five different routes, riding together and exploring the waterways of Minneapolis.  Meet at the St. Joan of Arc Church parking lot, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls (35W/46th St. ramp is closed, exit on 35/36th St. or Diamond Lake Rd)  Ride coordinator/Leader is Kay Reis, 612-799-0109, work 612-332-5427, or reis@commonbond.org, Leaders will occasionally vary.
Tue 30 June
6:00 pm
Medium
Rolling
23-27 Miles

River Ride – Meet at Hiawatha Community Center, 43rd Ave. & 42nd St., South Mpls. A fun frolic around the rivers and through the woods of Mpls and St. Paul. Contact is Bev Sorensen 612-724-4409. Tonight’s leader will be Wilbur Thomas, 952-935-1672!
Sat 4 July
8:00 am
28, 45 & 65 Miles
10th Annual Tour D’Amico – Please join us for the 10th Anniversary Ride!!!!! Registration will be from 8:00 – 10:00 am. Rides will start and end in Eden Prairie at the Preserve Village Shopping Center (Southwest corner of Hwy 169 & Anderson Lakes Pkwy). Lunch will be served in Eden Prairie from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Ride details can be found at www.tourdamico.org, there is also a link from the HBC website homepage. You can also contact Edie at 952-707-0401 for more info.
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Updated 2 June 2009