Penn Cycle has put together nine group rides for the Summer of 2018 and they include road and women/trans/femme mountain biking. I have listed all of them with a brief description and link to more information. Rides run Monday through Saturday, so there is sure to be one to fit your schedule and ability.
Monday
Woodbury Monday Night Ride
Penn Cycle Woodbury
Penn Cycle Woodbury
Show up early for announcements and bikes roll out at stated ride times. For the 2018 Lakes ride, we are asking everyone to be ready no later than 5:20 as we have lots of things to share this year.
MONDAY - 5:30 Penn Cycle in Woodbury - Chris's Ride
Mondays - 5:30 pm from the Woodbury Penn Cycle store. The ride will be for anyone who wants to have a good time. Pace will be about 15-17 mph with a focus on keeping all riders together so that new riders can get comfortable on the road, within a group, and also to build those base miles. Route will go towards Afton and be roughly 30 miles. This is a no drop ride.
Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/8124068
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459333934117201/
E-mail - cyclingwithchris@gmail.com
Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/8124068
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459333934117201/
E-mail - cyclingwithchris@gmail.com
Penn Cycle Minneapolis
Join us Mondays for the Solidarity Cycling WTF* MTB Ride Series. Meet at Penn Cycle Minneapolis for a 6pm roll out to Theodore Wirth Park singletrack. *women/trans/femme
Tuesday
Penn Cycle Bloomington
Ride distances ranging from 15 to 20 miles.
-Skill level: Ideally, I’d like to have routes that cater to both an average rider to advanced. The overall goal being to appeal to new riders who may feel a bit intimidated doing group rides. Ability to maintain an average speed of 12 to 15 miles per hour and ride comfortably in a group.
*** Depending on the size of the group, we may break into faster and slower groups; no rider will be left behind.
-Rides start at 6:00 PM from the Penn Cycle Bloomington Store.
-Rides may be canceled due to bad weather; decisions made no later than 5:00 PM before ride – see contact information below.
Planned Rides:
Planned Rides:
- Downtown Shakopee via Bloomington Ferry Bridge
- Eden Prairie via Bloomington Ferry Rd/Pioneer Trail
- TBD, most likely utilizing the Hyland Trail system through West Bloomington
- TBD, Edina via Nine Mile Creek trail system
Penn Cycle Woodbury
All rides leave at time stated. Show up early for announcements and bikes roll out at stated ride times. For the 2018 Lakes ride, we are asking everyone to be ready no later than 5:20 as we have lots of things to share this year. TUESDAY - 5:30 Penn Cycle in Woodbury - Brant's Ride Tuesdays - 5:30 pm from Penn Cycle in Woodbury. For those that have ridden this ride, we will keep a similar route and speed. The speed typically increases as the season goes on. Last year some of the rides reached 19+ mph as a group. The rides usually start out at 16-17 mph so give it a shot! This is typically a no drop ride, within reason.
Penn Page - https://www.penncycle.com/about/penn-cycle-events-calendar-pg1874.htm
Typical Route - https://www.strava.com/activities/639108163
Wednesday
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Penn Cycle Bloomington
Objectives:
- Promote cycling fitness
- Practice and improve safe group road bike riding skills
- Establish and enhance our local cycling community and build relationships
- Ride distances ranging from 30 to 40 miles.
- Skill level: Ability to maintain an average speed of 15 to 18 miles per hour and ride comfortably in a group including pace-line riding.
- Depending on the size of the group, we may break into faster and slower groups; no rider will be left behind.
- We will stop mid-way during our rides to refill water bottles.
- Rides start at 5:30 PM from the Penn Cycle Bloomington Store.
- Helmets are required.
- A release form must be signed before each ride.
- Rides may be canceled due to bad weather; decisions made no later than 5:00 PM before ride – see contact information below.
- Chaska via Bloomington Ferry Bridge
- Harriet Island, St. Paul via I-494 bikeway
- Minnehaha Falls via Fort Snelling State Park
- Downtown Wayzata thru Edina / Hopkins / Minnetonka
- Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake via Bloomington Ferry Bridge
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Penn Cycle Eagan
Join us for a fast-paced road ride. We will leave at 5:30 sharp. Distance is 40-60 depending on daylight. Pace is 20-22 mph. Please follow this link for a more detailed description of each week's ride! https://wnweagan.wordpress.com/
The Lakes Tavern and Grill
The Lakes Tavern ride will have a new focus on teaching proper group riding techniques as well as breaking into an A and B pace group after leaving Woodbury. Take a look and if you want feel free to share with your cycling friends.
All rides leave at time stated. Show up early for announcements and bikes roll out at stated ride times.
For the 2018 Lakes ride, we are asking everyone to be ready no later than 5:20 as we have lots of things to share this year. WEDNESDAY - 5:30 Lakes Tavern and Grill in Woodbury - Jody/Brant Ride Wednesdays - 5:30 pm from Lakes Tavern and Grill, Woodbury. Please park in the back of the restaurant and you can use the bathroom inside if needed. There were some big groups last year and we hope to see those faces again. Pace last year was about 15-19 mph depending on which group you rode with. This is a no drop ride so pick the A or B pace depending on how you feel. This year's ride will have a strong emphasis on group etiquette, proper riding techniques and continual education as well as keeping things safe and fun. We have not had any major incidents and I want to continue with that streak. You are invited to stay post ride for refreshments and food. Remember the staff work off of tips and they treat us very well, so don't forget to leave a tip even if you grab a glass of water!
Route - https://www.strava.com/activities/712610897
For the 2018 Lakes ride, we are asking everyone to be ready no later than 5:20 as we have lots of things to share this year. WEDNESDAY - 5:30 Lakes Tavern and Grill in Woodbury - Jody/Brant Ride Wednesdays - 5:30 pm from Lakes Tavern and Grill, Woodbury. Please park in the back of the restaurant and you can use the bathroom inside if needed. There were some big groups last year and we hope to see those faces again. Pace last year was about 15-19 mph depending on which group you rode with. This is a no drop ride so pick the A or B pace depending on how you feel. This year's ride will have a strong emphasis on group etiquette, proper riding techniques and continual education as well as keeping things safe and fun. We have not had any major incidents and I want to continue with that streak. You are invited to stay post ride for refreshments and food. Remember the staff work off of tips and they treat us very well, so don't forget to leave a tip even if you grab a glass of water!
Route - https://www.strava.com/activities/712610897
Thursday
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Lebanon Hills/Murphy-Hanrehan
Join us Thursdays for the Solidarity Cycling WTF* MTB Ride Series. Locations include Lebanon Hills and Murphy-Hanrehan. Check poster for ride date/locations. All rides start at 6pm. *women/trans/femme
Saturday
Penn Cycle Blaine
Get out of bed and join us for a fun ride! We will meet at the Blaine Penn Cycle, roll out and then gather afterwards for some social time. All ages and genders are welcome! Pace and distance varies based on riders show up. We try to have a 100% no drop ride. If everyone is a A rider we will do 40 or 50 miles at 20 mph. If we have some B riders we will do 30 to 40 miles at 17 to 14 mph. I always try to be back to the shop by noon. The goal is to get more riders interested in riding groups and to help riders learn how to ride safely on the road. If you have any questions please call Ron Moore at (612)558-3839. Ron also has a Facebook page People ride with the old roadie.
When: Saturdays at 8:00 am
Ride Type: Road
Ride Size: 10 cyclists
Distance: 35 miles
Drop: No
Frequency: Weekly Season: April - September
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Penn Cycle Minneapolis
Lazy Lake Loops are here! Join your friendly Penn Minneapolis squad for a Saturday morning loop around one of our city lakes. Destinations will rotate between Lake Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake. Meet at the shop by 10:30am to roll out, plan on 45min to an hour of riding 5-9 miles. Bring your friends, kids, and dogs - our focus is on community and FUN. Ice cream stop optional.
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