Summer Solstice Eve Double Metric Ride

Ride from Elm Creek around Minneapolis and St. Paul and back to Elm Creek by sunset. Exact route to be determined later. Hopefully with enough of us we can create a route where each of us can lead through different areas with which we are familiar. On this day we have 15 hours and 38 minutes of daylight, let's get out and enjoy the sunrise and sunset on our bikes. Actual sunset is 9:04. This will be an unsupported ride, so please arrange you own SAG. We will make water, bathroom and food stops.

There have been a few changes to the Annual Solstice Ride
First off-New Location
We are meeting at Trailhead Cycling
11350 Aquila Dr N, Champlin, MN 55316, this is right off of highway 169.

Second- Century option
There is an option for those that only wish to ride a century that day, but please understand the fun of the day is riding sunrise to sunset, 5:26-9:04.

Third-Weather
Of course we do not know what the weather will be like on Saturday, if it turns into a down pour we will find a place to stop and wait it out.

Here is the approximate times with the stops, they are about 20 miles apart

5:26 am Pedals UP at Trailhead, please try to arrive at 5, so you have time to get your gear together and get in the photo for the start! Make sure you have a tube that fits your tire. 0/0

We will start with a 17 mile loop around Elm Creek and make a stop back at Trailhead to pick up those wishing only for a Century.

Bryan will be there around 7 and we can put somethings in his car, I have snacks galore to share and we will have a big jug cooler of water.

7:00 am Pick up up the Century Riders and head south to Rustica Bakery
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9:00 am Arrive at Rustica,
3220 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416 grab a coffee and breakfast.
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9:30 am Leave Rustica with new riders that have joined up with us and head to St Paul

11:00 am Quick Bathroom stop in St Paul, 123 Nina, St Paul.
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11:30 am Ride to Sample Room

1:30 pm Arrive at Sample Room, 2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Lunch together.
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2:45 pm Leave Sample Room, make a small touring loop and head to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

4:45 pm Arrive at Coon Rapids Regional Dam, West side.
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5:15 pm Leave Coon Rapids Park, North on West River Road and MRT to Elm Creek Park, west and south loops and back to Trailhead Cycling.

7:15 pm Arrive at Trailhead, grab brat and beer and other snacks. Century riders are done at this point
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7:45 pm Double Metric Riders leave for Sunset Loop at Elm Creek

9:06 pm Back to Trailhead, band and cool down and awards 134 miles, a double metric and then some!

I have posted the Century portion on mapmyride it is called Century Portion and it is unlocked.

Please note: We have one car that will be meeting us at the stops with water and snacks. You may also place a small bag of gear in this vehicle, just remember where you place it so you can grab it if you need it.

You are responsible for you, if you have a major bike breakdown or may not be able to complete the ride please have someone you can call for a ride. This is why I am providing you with the stops and approximate times. Last year was smooth sailing.

Your entry fee for this ride is $0 so that is what we are offering in return. Instead we are hoping to create some priceless memories and a fun day with some fun cycling enthusiasts!!

Please put my # in your phone 612-986-7368 Beth, if you want me to have yours, if I don't already, send me a text with your name so I can put you in my phone book.

Pedals up at 5:26, if you show up at 5:30 we are leaving without you, and we will pick you up at 7:00, of course you are free to ride on your own where ever you would like.
Miles are not guaranteed due to weather delays and are only if we have a carbon copy of last year.

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