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.
If you have any questions, you can contact Brian at 612-251-5045.
Upcoming Group Events
Jewish sites of St. Paul
All Temple members are invited to the next Biking Small Group/Brotherhood bike ride on Sunday, October 20 (MEA weekend). Meet at the St. Paul JCC parking lot (1375 St. Paul Ave., East Parking Lot) at 9:45 AM.
This 25 mile loop ride will take us to post 1950 Jewish sites of St. Paul, including 3 synagogues, 2 Jewish schools, the Mikva, the UJF offices and the Jewish Theater . We’ll also ride by Fort Snelling, Camp Coldwater (first European settlement in Minnesota) and Minnehaha Falls. There will be a break for lunch at Cecil’s on the route. The ride will be on city streets and bike paths through St. Paul, Mendota Heights and Minneapolis.
Don’t miss this great ride! RSVP to Andy Rapoport (andrew.rapoport@aon.com or cell (612-308-2586).
Past Group Events
Pine Point Park to Stillwater
Thursday, August 22nd. – Pine Point Park to Stillwater (and return) – 20 miles roundtrip
using Gateway State Trail and Brown’s Creek Trail:
– 10:00 AM Meet at Pine Point Park – 11900 Norell Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082
– 11:30 AM Stop for lunch in scenic downtown Stillwater
– 1:00 PM Arrive at Pine Point Park
I hope you can join us. Please let us know if you will be able to ride.
Susan Benfield and Shel Finvers
sbenfield62@gmail.com
finvers@hotmail.com
Saint Paul Classic Bike Ride
Sunday, September 8 – Saint Paul Classic Bike Ride – 15, 32 or 47 miles – your choice!
the information available at http://www.bikeclassic.org
Looking forward to riding with you
Susan Benfield
651-253-1243
St. Paul Bicycle Classic short route
Sunday, 15 September
12:30 – 2:00
Start at Mount Zion parking lot
Ride the short St. Paul Bicycle Classic route:
15 miles – west on Summit, south on East River Road, thru downtown St. Paul, then back along Summit to the synagogue.
10-12 mph average speed
Lead: Michael Kuhne
Interested in joining this group? Contact the Group Leader.
Write to group leader Sue Benfield & Shel Finver to ask questions, get involved, join the group, suggest an event, or something else!
