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MBRC Training Ride Info
Summer Rides
Our road rides on both Saturday and Sunday start at the intersection of 44th St. So. and Brookside Ave. in Edina. These rides generally head southwest and west depending on the wind. Occasionally we will head northwest if the winds are from that direction.
If you are a beginner rider the Saturday Ride is recommended because of it's more leisurely pace. The route is pretty much the same every week. There is a turn off at about the halfway point so you can do either 45 or 30 miles. In mid summer we usually do the longer loop and when the weather gets cooler we'll usually opt for the shorter loop. There is ample parking but please respect the right of the local residents to sleep in on the weekend and keep the noise to a minimum.
After the ride we gather at Sebastian Joe's at 43rd and Upton Ave. for coffee and pastries.
The Sunday Ride is a harder and longer ride that will sometimes have a group that turns off and does a shorter route. This ride generally moves along at a good pace and sometimes does some pace lining and echeloning. There is usually a stop around halfway but not always so be sure to bring ample food and water.
The Tuesday Night Ride is a moderately paced ride of about 50 miles. The route goes out by Baker Park and around Lake Minnetonka. There are occasional sprints along the route.
These rides are intended for MBRC members and their guests. We do not wish to exclude other riders. We are just trying keep the participation at a safe and manageable number for everyone's benefit.
For your own safety:
*Helmets are mandatory for all riders participating in MBRC rides!
Ride Schedule and Start Location Maps
The following is a general list of times for the rides plus maps showing start locations. If you need more information about these rides call: Flanders Bros. Cycle at 612-872-6994.
Summer Ride Times
| Day | Time | Distance | Pace |
| Saturday | 7:00am | 31 or 41 miles | Easy-Moderate |
| Sunday | 7:00am | 80 to 100 miles | Moderate-Hard |
| Tuesday | 6:00pm | 30 to 50 miles | Moderate-Hard |
*These start times and distances apply for most of the spring, summer, and fall cycling season. Start and finish dates depend on the weather.
Saturday/Sunday Ride Tuesday Ride
The Tuesday night rides start location is at a small park just north of Minnetonka Blvd. and east of 494 on McGinty Road. McGinty Road joins Plymouth Road about 1 block north of Minnetonka Blvd. The park is on the east side of McGinty Rd. at the intersection with Stone Rd.
The Saturday and Sunday Ride start location can be found at the west end of 44th Street where it comes to a "T" with Brookside Ave. You can get to this location from Hwy 100 at either the Excelsior Blvd. or 50th St. / Vernon Ave. exits or by riding west on 44th St.
If you are interested in joining the MBRC
you can pick up a membership application at:
*In the Uptown area 3 blocks north of Lake Street on Lyndale Avenue
Phone 612-872-6994
or you may e-mail us at MBRC@flandersbros.com for more information.
For a printable membership application click below.
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