Ride Saturday, May 7

Finally, our weather has changed for the better here in Minnesota! So, this week, we’re going to be leaving Rosemount at 08:00 and riding east to Hastings and on to Revenna Trail. This 54-mile route is a little longer than our earlier rides this season, and we’ll keep everyone together so that everyone has a good time and doesn’t get dropped — at least until we get to Coates.

The weather during the ride should be sunny with temps from 52 to 62 degrees and ESE winds from 9 to 11 mph.

If you're interested in doing hill repeats with a group, Bob McEnaney is leading a ride Thursday nights from the parking lots near Selma's Ice Cream Parlor in Afton. Group up there shortly before 5:00 pm, if you can, otherwise join the group when you can. They'll do a very brief pre-ride, then a short warmup before going to the hill, which is on the same road as Selma's (St Croix Scenic Byway) and simply goes up the hill, called "the coulee." Near the top, turn right at 45th St, then ride on the "short, steep" hill just beyond the crest of the coulee. If you're late, you'll see people on the hill, so you won't get lost.