Saturday Rides Starting from Starbucks in Rosemount, MN
We’re opening our 2026 road season this Saturday with a ride from Rosemount to Castle Rock clockwise. The ride will depart from Starbucks at 9:00. We’ll stop briefly at Castle Rock & Roll Bar & Grill for a nature break. Please bring enough food and drink for the route. We'll maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph until we return to Hwy 3 in Empire, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.
Read MoreDuring this year’s Winter Gathering, hosted at Randy Twito’s house on January 24, about 25 people gathered to swap stories, learn about Tim O’Brien’s Tour de France ride last summer, and honor the contributions of three club members.
Read MoreSaturday, we will meet for a fat-bike ride on the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail, which is an easy, flat trail that anyone can ride. The trail conditions are great west of Nine-Mile Creek and I expect it will be just as nice east of there.
Read MoreOur annual Winter Gathering will be January 24, 6:00–9:00 PM at Randy Twito’s house in Eagan. We’ll provide food catered by Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant. Randy will have water, some beer options, and a margarita mix from Costco or Trader Joe’s available. Feel free to BYOB if you have another personal preference. Please RSVP by sending $10 per person to Cory by January 16 (and you may add your 2026 membership dues, if you like). We will provide Randy’s address after you RSVP.
Read MoreSaturday is Global Fat Bike Day, and we will celebrate again this year with a ride on the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail. This is an easy, flat trail that anyone can ride. The trail conditions are great and we should get another half inch of fresh powder Friday.
Read MoreZwifters, this week we will start hosting Saturday morning club rides on Zwift, whenever we do not offer outdoor club rides on Saturdays. Our first Zwift indoor ride will be this Saturday at 8:00, and we’ll ride the new Double Parked route in the game. RSVP now via the Companion app, and don’t miss the ride.
Read MoreWe encourage you to submit nominees to the award committee for our Community Champion award, a meaningful opportunity to celebrate someone who has made a significant impact and demonstrated outstanding service and commitment within our cycling community. The committee has established specific criteria, and they will carefully review all submissions, choose the most deserving winner, and present the award at our upcoming annual Winter Gathering; if you know an individual who exemplifies these qualities and deserves acknowledgment, please contact our awards team with your suggestions.
Read MoreSaturday’s ride will start from Starbucks at 1:00 PM, and our route will be Rosemount to Cannon Falls clockwise. As usual, we’ll stop at downtown Cannon Falls for some pastries and drinks before returning to Rosemount. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we return to Hwy 3 in Empire.
Read MoreSaturday’s ride will start from Starbucks at 9:00, and our route will be Rosemount to Bloomington and Prior Lake counterclockwise. As usual, we’ll stop at downtown Prior Lake for some cookies and drinks before returning to Rosemount. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we return to Diamond Path.
Read MoreSaturday’s ride will start from Starbucks at 9:00, and our route will be Rosemount to Hastings, Ravenna Trail, and Etter clockwise. As usual, we’ll stop at Lock and Dam No. 2 in Hastings, and again later after Etter, if needed. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we get to Hwy 52 near Coates.
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