Saturday Rides Starting from Starbucks in Rosemount, MN
Saturday’s ride will start from Starbucks at 8:00, and our route will be Rosemount to Bloomington and Prior Lake counterclockwise. As usual, we’ll stop at Edelweiss Bakery in Prior Lake. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we cross McAndrews Road on Diamond Path.
Read MoreSaturday, our ride will start from Starbucks at 8:00, and our route will be Rosemount to Prairie Island clockwise. If you prefer a shorter route, our Revenna Trail route is nearly identical, but 15 miles shorter. We’ll stop for a short nature break at Lock and Dam #2, and again later, if needed. We will keep everyone together until the “anything goes” part of the ride starts at Hwy 52 in Coates.
Read MoreThe weather Saturday will be less than ideal, so I’m scheduling our ride for Sunday morning. The ride will start Sunday from Starbucks at 8:00, and our route will be Rosemount to St. Paul clockwise. There are a couple of restrooms on the route at miles 13 and 30, so we can stop as needed. We need to keep everyone together until the “anything goes” part of the ride starts at Dodd Road.
Read MoreSaturday’s ride will be starting from Starbucks at 8:00, and our route will be Rosemount to Grey Cloud Island counterclockwise. We will stop at the beach near Prescott for a nature break and some food and drinks before returning to Rosemount via Grey Cloud Island. We need to keep everyone together until the “anything goes” part of the ride starts at Dodd Road.
Read MoreSaturday’s ride will be starting from Starbucks at 9:00, and our route will be Rosemount to Edina via the Minnesota Valley State Trail clockwise. We will stop at Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington for some food and drinks before returning to Rosemount. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we cross McAndrews Road on Diamond Path.
Read MoreSaturday’s ride will be starting from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be Revenna Trail clockwise. The only official place for a nature break is at Lock and Dam #2 in Hastings. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we cross over Hwy 52, in Coates.
Read MoreThis Saturday’s ride will be after Noon, starting from Starbucks at 1:00, and our route will be a modified loop to Bloomington clockwise. The state trail path that is adjacent to I-494 over the Minnesota River is closed through October, so we won’t be able to go that way all summer. We’ll stop briefly at Hyland Lake Park. The “anything goes” part of the ride will start after we cross McAndrews Road on Diamond Path.
Read MoreI hope you’ve had a good off season and have been able to ride this Winter. The weather is finally warming up enough for us to ride outside, rather than on our smart trainers. As we transition into spring, it's a great time to reconnect with the open road and enjoy the fresh air. Remember to check your gear, charge your batteries, and enjoy the warmer days on your bike.
Read MoreSaturday is Global Fat Bike Day, so I thought we should celebrate again this year with a ride on the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail. This is an easy, flat trail that anyone can ride. We won't have snow to ride on this weekend, so you can also use a mountain or cycle-cross bike.
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