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Hiawatha Bicycling Club (HBC) has been a bicycling club in the Twin Cities metro area since 1999. Our mission is to foster a community that bikes together for fun and fitness. Whether you ride fast or slow, far or near, on any kind of bike, you belong here! Our groups ride together, support one another and make sure no one is left behind. Ride leaders plan routes with different distances, speeds, and locations in mind, making it easy to find a ride that’s right for you. After many HBC rides, there are opportunities to relax, socialize and connect with your fellow riders. HBC is a year-round club with most rides offered in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, we supplement our limited rides with informal hikes and a Smart Cycling educational series. |
We welcome new members!We also welcome guests to join a ride and experience HBC for yourself. Here’s how:
| Club TriviaWhere did our name come from? And why do some Ride Leaders call “Highball!” when they want the group to resume riding? One of HBC’s founders was a train buff. As the club was formed, a group ride crossed paths with a magnificent Milwaukee Road Hiawatha Train engine. Inspiration struck and the founders established the new club’s name and adopted the train’s orange color scheme and logo. “Highball” is a railroad term based on a ball-shaped signal mounted near railroad tracks on a post. When the ball was raised high, the track ahead was clear. Ride Leaders call out “Highball!” on group rides to signal “all clear, roll on”. |