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Thứ Năm, 16 tháng 4, 2015

Penn Cycle To Host Two Weekly Mountain Bike Rides This Spring and Summer




The 2015 Women's Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Ride is open to women of all riding abilities.  Riders must be at least 18 years of age and helmets are required.  The ride schedule starts May 27th and goes through September 16th where it will wrap up with an end of the season party.

Trail locations include Lebanon Hills, Murphey-Hanrehan, MN River Bottoms, Terrace Oaks, Carver Lake Park and Theodore Wirth Park.  Depending on the trail location, riders will meet either at the park or the nearest Penn Cycle store.  Rides leave at 6pm.  June 24th at Lebanon Hills will include a Giant Liv Demo and skills session.  Ride leaders Valerie Dosland and Janet Atkinson can be contacted for more information.  See the ride schedule for dates, locations and contact information.


The 2015 Penn Cycle Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride was put together and will be led by members of the Penn Cycle Mountain Bike Team.  It is for anyone (male or female) that has intermediate to advanced MTB riding skills.  Riders must be at least 18 years of age and helmets are required.  The ride schedule starts May 5th and goes through September 29th.

Trail locations include Lebanon Hills, Murphey-Hanrehan and the MN River Bottoms.  All rides will start/finish at the Penn Cycle Eagan store located at 2290 Cliff Road and will depart at 5:30pm sharp.  Ride locations will be determined by ride leaders by Sunday for the following Tuesday and will be posted on the Penn Cycle Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride Facebook Group.  Join the group to stay in the loop.  In cases of inclement weather or trail closures due to wet conditions, a decision to cancel the ride will be made by 5:00 pm.  Call Penn Cycle Eagan at 651-882-1241 for more information or for availability of mountain bike rentals.

Thứ Năm, 1 tháng 1, 2015

Fatbike Group Rides in Minnesota


Fatbike group rides are happening all Winter long and to help you find out the what, when and where so you can join in, I have put together a list of bike shop rides, regular weekly rides and links where others are regularly posted.

Shop Rides


On Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm the Hub Bicycle Co-Op has their Weekly Fat Bike Ride that meets at their store at 301 Cedar Ave. in Minneapolis.  Ride Description:

The ride will be a moderately paced 10-15 mile ride going to places such as the Minnesota River bottoms, Theodore Wirth Mountain Bike Trails, exploring the Mississippi River Bluffs and Minnehaha Creek.  Our definition of a fat tire bike is loose. You just need to be able to ride in snow on a variety of terrain. We will adjust distance due to weather conditions and will not ride if it's below 0 degrees F. Our goal is to create community, have fun, and stay riding during the long Minnesota Winter.


On Sundays at 9:00 am at Wirth Lake Beach in Minneapolis, Erik's Bike Shop hosts their weekly Sunday Morning Fatbikes at Theo ride.  The ride pace is set by the group each week and ride distance is usually 5-10 miles.  Ride description from the Erik's website:

*STARTS NOVEMBER 9th!!!!* This ride will start before the snow flies and carry through the thaw of Spring. You'll meet and ride at Theodore Wirth Park Mountain Bike Trail as long as conditions permit. Due to the initial wetness leading into Winter and the thaw in the Spring, expect to have various route changes and ride paces because they will be chosen by you, the riders! Fat bikes are strongly recommended, but 26+, 29+, and 2.4+ may get the job done. The goal is to have a blast and talk about all things bike related with a bias to all things Fat.


Freewheel Midtown Bike Center holds their Sunday Funday Ride at 2:00 pm on Sundays led by Jacob Haskins.  Ride description:

Departs Midtown at 2:00pm. Goes to the River Bottoms or other fun places. 20 - 30 Miles, speed is dependent on the group, always no drop. Check Facebook or call the store (612-238-4447) to get the most current information.


Milltown Cycles in Faribault holds its weekly Fat Tuesday shop ride every Tuesday this Winter from 6:30-8:30 pm.  Ride description:

We'll head out from Milltown Cycles by 6:30 - bring your lights!

Image Credit: Nicollet Bike Shop

Nicollet Bike Shop in Mankato has its weekly Fat Bike Mountain Bike Ride every Tuesday during the Winter at 5:30 pm.  For more details visit their Facebook page or call the shop at 507-388-9390.  Ride description:

Ride will leave the shop at 5:30. Lights required. Ride will be a mix of single track, ATV trail, and pavement. Once we have snow on the ground this ride will switch to Fat Bikes only.


Michael's Cycles hold a Wednesday night ride usually at the MN River Bottoms or Murphey-Hanrehan at 6:30 pm.  They also have a Saturday morning ride out of their Chaska store at 8:00 am.  See the Micheal's Cycles Facebook page or the Michael's Cycles-Chaska Facebook page for updates on weekly rides.

Group Rides


COGGS (Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores) holds its weekly Monday Night Fatbike Ride at various locations in and around Duluth.  Rides start at 6pm and take place at locations like Hartley Park, Brewer Park, Lester Park, Piedmont and Minnesota Point Beach.  Keep up-to-date on each week's ride details by visiting the COGGS Monday Group Ride Fourm  or the COGGS Facebook page.  Ride description:

The MNR is an easy-paced, no-drop mountain bike ride. The ride starts at a different trail each week. Please call the shop (218-724-8525) to get the starting location. From 9/15/14 until 4/6/15 – weather dependent – the MNR becomes a Fat Bike ride. COGGS will run the show during this period. Please check their Facebook or website for location.

The Carver Lake Slow & Fat Ride takes place on Mondays at 6:00 pm weather permitting.  This is an easy pace ride and lights are required.  See the MORC Group Rides Forum for weekly updates.


Faturday at the MN River Bottoms happens weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 am.  Riders usually meet up at the Lyndale Ave. parking lot or the Bloomington Ferry Unit parking lot.  Check the MORC Group Rides Forum or the MN Fatbike Group Rides group on Facebook for weekly updates.

Join the public group, MN Fatbike Group Rides on Facebook to view group rides throughout Minnesota or post up your own ride.  And finally, you can always check the MORC Group Rides Forum for new ride postings in the Twin Cities.

If you would like your fatbike group ride listed on this post, send me an email with the following details:
  • Day and time of rides
  • Ride schedule continues through (date, month, etc.)
  • Ride start location
  • Duration and distance of ride
  • Type of ride (casual/fast - drop/no drop)
  • Type of trails or terrain for ride route
  • Helmets and lights required?
  • Fatbike rentals available?
  • More information on group rides can be found at...(Facebook page, website, calling the shop, etc.)

    Thứ Ba, 29 tháng 7, 2014

    Minnesota Mountain Bike Group Rides


    Now that Summer is in full swing and the weather has been cooperative, the mountain bike trails have had a chance to dry out from a very wet Spring.  Conditions are becoming tacky to dry in most areas prompting more mountain bikers to hit the trails.  I was recently asked by a fellow mountain biker who was interested in riding with others, "Where do you find out about group mountain bike rides?"  I pointed him in the right direction to some sources that I knew of.  This got me thinking, I should put together a list so everyone can easily find out about rides in their area.  I did some research and gathered the information I could find for this post.  If I missed your group ride or one that you know of, send me an email with a link to more information and I will get it listed.

    Twin Cities Area

    Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists
    (Year round - various locations)

    Penn Cycle
    (Through September 10th - various locations)

    Freewheel Bike
    Theodore Wirth Singletrack

    Maple Grove Cycling
    Elm Creek Park Reserve
    (Through September 15th)

    Carver Mountain Monday
     Chain Gang Mountain Ride
    Burnsville MTB Ride
    TNT - Tuesday Night Theo
    Battle Creek Run Around
    The Dirty Sprocket
    Thursday Night Off-Road Ride
    MTB @ Elm Creek
    (Through August - Various locations and days)

    Michael's Cycles
    (Wednesday's - Various locations)

    Southern MN

    Mankato Area Mountain Bikers
    More info on the MAMB Facebook page 
    (Through November - Kiwanis Recreation Area)

    Nicollet Bike
    (Summer - Mount Kato)

    Northern MN

    Ski Hut
    (Through September 8th - Duluth Area Trail Network)

    Grand Rapids Itasca Mountain Bicycling Association
    More info on the GRIMBA Facebook page
    (Legion Trailhead - Grand Rapids)

    Thứ Ba, 13 tháng 5, 2014

    Twin Cities Bike Shop Group Rides


    Now that Spring has finally arrived and temperatures are beginning to warm up, bike shops all over the Twin Cities are starting their weekly group ride schedules.  I have compiled a list of shops I've come across that are hosting rides and included links to more details.  If you are a shop that is hosting group rides this Summer and would like yours listed in this post, send me an email about your ride(s) including a link to more information (Facebook page or website) or shop phone number.

     

    Penn Cycle Blaine - 6:00pm

    Penn Cycle Bloomington - 5:30pm

    Penn Cycle Woodbury - 5:30pm

     Penn Cycle Bloomington - 5:30pm

    Penn Cycle Eagan - 5:30pm

    Wednesdays - 6:00pm
    Ride locations include:
    Salem Hills, Lebanon Hills, Terrace Oaks, Murphey-Hanrehan,
    Elm Creek & the Minnesota River Bottoms
    Various meet locations. 

    Penn Cycle Eagan - 6:00pm



    Tuesday Night Beat-Down Rides - Eden Prairie - 5:30pm

    Wednesday Night Road Ride - Midtown - 5:45pm & West Bank - 6:00pm

    Thursday Night Road Ride- Midtown - 5:45pm

    Sunday Morning Road Ride - Eden Prairie - 7:30am

    Sunday Night Theo Wirth MTB Ride - 6:30pm
    (weather permitting)

    Check the Freewheel Bike Facebook page for ride status updates.



    Sundays 8am



    Women's Road Ride - Mondays 6:00pm
    301 Cedar location

    Women's Casual Ride - Mondays 6:00pm
    301 Cedar location



    Relaxed Ride - Various Sundays 12:30pm

    Road Ride - Mondays 5:30pm & Thursdays 6:00pm

    Fitness Ride - Tuesdays 6:00pm

    Challenge Road Ride - Wednesdays 5:30pm

    Mountain Bike Ride - Saturdays 9:00am
    Elm Creek Park Reserve




    Many rides from various Erik's locations.
    Rides are held 7 days a week.




    Michael's Cycles Mountain Bike Riding Group
    Wednesdays 6:00pm (weather permitting)
    Updates on the Michael's Cycles Facebook page

    Great Scott Cycling Club Rides
    Mondays & Thursdays 6:15pm (6:00pm starting in late August)



    Various ride levels and days of the week.

    Ride Calendar



    Sunday Slow Ride - Sundays 4:30ish

    Pink Express - Mondays 10:30am

    Gopher Wheelmen Social Ride - Thursdays 6pm

    Gopher Wheelmen Training Ride - Tuesdays 6pm


    Ladies Road Bike Ride
    Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm



    Synergy Club/Team Tempo Ride
    St. Paul Location
    Tuesdays 6pm 

    NOW "Women-Only" Thursday Night Rides!
    St. Paul Location
    Thursdays 6pm 

    Nice Road Ride
    St. Paul Location
    Thursdays 6pm 

    Original "Old Man" Ride
    Arden Hills Location
    Thursdays 6:00pm

    Synergy Club/Team Base Mile Ride
     St. Paul Location
    Saturdays 9:00am 

    The Sunday Morning Ride - "SMR"
    Various starting locations
    Check Facebook page for updates

    Weekend Wind Down - AKA "When Bike Shop Employees Go Riding
    St. Paul Location
    Sundays 5:30pm

    Ride Details