Penn Cycle & Fitness Now Offers Seven Group Rides

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Penn Cycle now has seven group rides to get you rolling with fellow cyclists.  Whether your a beginner rider looking some fun without getting left behind, an intermediate rider in search of more of a challenge or an advanced rider that wants to go fast with others of the same caliber, one of these rides is right for you.

 

Monday

Monday Night Road Ride 

Penn Cycle Blaine

This will be a mapped no drop ride with a ride leader from TCBC. This is a "A/B" ride and will be 16 mph on average. This is a nice intermediate ride of 22 to 36 miles or so that starts at the Penn Cycle Blaine store and leaves at 6:00 pm and you will be back by 8:00 pm.

Helmets are required. We stop at all STOP signs and lights. All rides are "No Drop Policy, meaning that no one will be left behind. No worries about getting lost, a map will be provided on this ride. All of our rides are intended to have get more people into the sport, have fun, relax after work/school, and promote a healthy life. Check our website www.penncycle.com after 4pm to see if any rides are canelled or with any questions about our rides. For more information please refer to the TCBC website or call the Blaine store at 763-432-9430 or email blaine@penncycle.com.  If you are not a TCBC member there is a nominal fee to TCBC.

Tuesday

Tuesday Night Tours

Penn Cycle Bloomington

Skill level suggested - 15-18 mph for the entire length of the ride.  Everyone is welcome.  If you are looking for more of a challenge, may we suggest our Wednesday night rides?  A few more miles and a faster pace (18-20 mph), fun rides!  All riders must be at least 18 years old, or have a parent's signature, along with pre-authorization.  All trips are 20-30 miles.  A one time Free or Deluxe Penn Group Ride Membership form must be filled out to ride our rides.  The forms will be kept on file.  Schedule of rides may be changed at leader's discretion.  Helmets required!  Start time is 5:30 pm and all rides start and end at Penn Cycle Bloomington.  Visit the Tuesday Night Tours schedule for more information.  

Tuesday Night Road Ride 

Penn Cycle Woodbury

Come ride Woodbury, Afton, Lake Elmo, Washington County area with Ride Leader Brant Puttkammer. Fun, fast, no drop, group bike ride. The ride leaves Penn Cycle's Woodbury parking lot at 5:30pm. Average Speed 17-21 mph, 30-40 miles. We will have sprints up the hills, but regroup at the top of them to ride together again. The more riders the better.

Helmets are required. We stop at all STOP signs and lights. All rides are "No Drop Policy, meaning that no one will be left behind. No worries about getting lost. All of our rides are intended to have get more people into the sport, have fun, relax after work/school, and promote a healthy life. Check our website www.penncycle.com after 4pm to see if any rides are cancelled or with any questions about our rides, please call the Woodbury Penn Cycle 651-731-9458 or the ride leader at 952-484-2495.

Wednesday

Wednesday Night Tours

Penn Cycle Bloomington

Skill level suggested - 18-20 mph for the entire length of the ride.  Everyone is welcome. If you feel uncomfortable with this pace, may we suggest our Tuesday Night Rides.  Fewer miles, slower pace, very nice, fun rides!  All riders must be at least 18 years old.  All trips are 30-40 miles.  A one time Free or Deluxe Penn Group Ride Membership form must be filled out to ride our rides.  The forms will be kept on file.  Schedule of rides may be changed at leader's discretion.  Helmets required!  Start times are 5:30 pm sharp!  All rides start and end at Penn Cycle Bloomington.  Visit the Wednesday Night Tours schedule for more information.

Wednesday Night Fast Road Ride

Penn Cycle Eagan

Skill level Advanced-Expert –This is a fast ride.  All riders must be at least 18 years old or have a parent signature, along with pre-authorization, (call ride leader).  A release form must be signed before the start of each ride.

• Wednesday night rides will depart from the Eagan Penn Cycle at 2290 Cliff Road. 
• Start times are 5:30 p.m.  Sharp!
• The ride will start on April 15th, and run through Sept. 4th.
• This is a very fast ride.

In case of inclement weather, a decision for the ride will be made at 5:15 p.m. (not before).  For more information please call Penn Cycle in Eagan at (651) 882-1241.

Women's Mountain Bike Ride

Penn Cycle Eagan/Bloomington/Various Park Locations

Women of all riding abilities are welcome!  Riders must be a minimum of 18 years old.  Helmets required.  Rides leave at 6:00 pm.  Ride locations include:

• Salem Hills
• Lebanon Hills
• Terrace Oaks
• Murphy-Hanrehan
• Elm Creek
• Minnesota River Bottoms

Ride schedule runs Wednesdays June 4th through September 10th.  In case of bad weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 pm.  Visit the 2014 Women's Mountain Bike Ride Schedule for dates/locations and ride leader contact information.

Thursday

Thursday Night Road Ride

Penn Cycle Eagan

This will be a mapped no drop ride with Larry Narveson as the ride leader. The ride will be 10-12 mph. This is a nice easy beginners ride of 20 miles that starts at the Penn Cycle Eagan store and leaves at 6:00 pm and you will be back by 8:00 pm.

Helmets are required. We stop at all STOP signs and lights. All rides are "No Drop Policy, meaning that no one will be left behind. No worries about getting lost, a map will be provided on this ride. All of our rides are intended to have get more people into the sport, have fun, relax after work/school, and promote a healthy life. Check our website www.penncycle.com after 4pm to see if any rides are cancelled or with any questions about our rides. For more information please call the Eagan store at 651-882-1241 or the ride leader Larry Narveson’s cell 612-710-2433. Email Larry at lknarveson@yahoo.com.