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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.
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Bike Demo,
Bike Rental,
Bike Shop Rides,
Bike Shops,
Facebook Groups,
Group Rides,
Minnesota River Bottoms,
Mountain Bike Trails,
mountain biking,
Penn Cycle,
Penn Cycle Events
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!
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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 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
More info on the Michael's Cycles Facebook page
(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)

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
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