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The group will offer a variety of trips exploring the many scenic bicycling trails in the Twin Cities area. We will take short trips (1-5 miles), medium trips (5-10 miles) and longer (15-30 miles).

In addition, we will offer help with bicycling safety and maintenance.

Please add your name to the group’s email list so that you can receive reminder emails, as well as notifications about pop up rides. Please note that electric bicycles are welcomed!!

If you have any questions, you can contact Michael Kuhne.

Upcoming Group Events

There are currently no events scheduled. Please check back for updates.

Past Group Events

    St. Paul River Ride

    Sun April 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    We will ride on Summit Avenue toward the river and go south and east toward downtown St. Paul.  Distance: 20-25 miles, depending on conditions and group:)  Conditions: bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, some cycling on low traffic roads.

    Minneapolis River Ride

    Sun May 19, 2024 at 2:15 pm

    We will ride on Summit Avenue toward the river and go north toward the Plymouth Avenue Bridge before returning through northeast Minneapolis.  Distance; 20-25 miles, depending on conditions and group:)  Conditions: bicycle plants, bicycle paths, some cycling on low traffic roads.

    Gateway and Browns Creek Trail Ride (with Family Ride and Long Ride options)

    Sun June 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Family Ride

    Start at  12:00 PM on Sunday, 23 June

    Mt Zion Cemetery, 1670 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55117

    Ride to Furlong Park, 6255 48th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128

    Pace: Leisurely

    Time: Up to each family and rider

    Distance: 5.9 miles (11.8 miles round trip), almost entirely on the Gateway Trail except for two blocks at the beginning and four blocks from the trail to the park. The park has a playground, restrooms, and picnic tables.  We will ride to the park, stop, play, relax, and then return along the same route. Michael Kuhne will lead  the ride to Furlong Park; families will make their own way back to Mount Zion Cemetery with turns well marked with chalk on the streets and trails:)

     

    Longer Ride

    Start at  1:00 PM on Sunday, 23 June

    Mt Zion Cemetery, 1670 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55117

    Ride to Lowell Park, Stillwater Riverfront (Gateway to Browns Creek Trail)

    Pace: 13-14 mph, no stops except at Lowell Park (short 15-20 minute break)

    Time: 2:30 – 3:00 hours

    Distance: 17.7 miles (35.4 round trip), almost entirely on the Gateway and Browns Creek Trails

     

    We’ll ride to Stillwater and take a short break for refreshments (bring your own OR buy something from one of the many Stillwater shops) and then return along the same route.

    Tour of North Ramsey County

    Sun July 14, 2024 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    We start and finish at the Lake Wabasso parking lot (370 Owasso Boulevard North, Shoreview, 55126).  We’ll head north and loop around lovely Bald Eagle Lake. Distance: 30 miles.  Conditions: paved shoulders and low traffic roads.

    Luce Line Evening Ride

    Sun August 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    We start and finish at the West Medicine Lake Park Beach (815 W Medicine Lake Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441). We’ll ride south for a mile before connecting with the Luce Line Trail.  This will be an out-and-back trip, primarily on crushed limestone.  Distance: 25 – 30 miles.  Conditions: bicycle trail.

Interested in joining this group? Contact the Group Leader.

Write to group leader Michael Kuhne to ask questions, get involved, join the group, suggest an event, or something else!


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