Helmets are required for all bicycling events Helmets are strongly recommended for
downhill skiers |
Date
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Info
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Event
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Chair(s)
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See the ULLR Membership Directory for email addresses, and phone numbers |
2025
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April
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Tuesday April 29, 2025
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| Friends of SPCO Concert-Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, April 29, 1 to 4 pm.
Where: Schmitt Music
7800 Harmony Drive, Bloomington, MN 55439
1 pm: tour specialty shops, enjoy treats
and see a Player Piano demonstration
2 pm: April in Paris musical performance
3:15 pm: additional social time
4 pm: fond farewells!
| RSVP:
Maril Barnard
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Wednesday April 30, 2025
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| Stillwater Bridges Hike
Meet at 10:45 AM, Hike by 11:00
Meet at the parking lot for the steamboat rides
Lunch after at 12:30 -12:45 pm.
Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
101 Water St South, Stillwater
Non-hikers are welcome to join us
To visit/shop Stillwater and for lunch.
| Barb Kolbe
Jan Swanberg
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May
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Thursday May 8, 2025
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| Kick-Off Ride
Lake Nokomis and the Mississippi River
Meet at 9:45, Ride at 10 am, Appx 15 miles
Meet at Wabun picnic area,
4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis
We will return to Wabun park for a picnic lunch
Bring a chair and your lunch
| John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
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Thursday
May 15,2025
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| North St Paul/Gateway Trail Ride
Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 15 miles
Meet at the North St. Paul Municipal Parking Lot
Corner of 7th Ave East and Margaret Street
Lunch after at Neumann’s Bar and Grill
The oldest operating bar in Minnesota
2531 7th Ave East, North St Paul
| Jared/Melinda Hoke
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Thursday May 22, 2025
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| City of Lakes Ride
Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30 am, Appx 22 miles
Meet at Dakota Park
2643 Dakota Ave S, St Louis Park, MN
Bring a chair and a picnic lunch to enjoy after the ride.
| Dave Sieving
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Thursday May 29, 2025
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| Fort Snelling/Old Ford Plant
Mississippi River Ride
Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00 am, Appx 19 miles
Meet at historic Fort Snelling
Park at 6330 Bloomington Rd, St Paul
On the west side of Hwy 55/62 in Fort Snelling
For lunch we will stop at Minnehaha Falls
At The Sea Salt Eatery
| RSVP:
Ray Boll
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June
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Monday - Thursday:
June 2-5, 2025 | Flyer &
Sign-up Form

| Good Ol' Days Resort Nisswa Trip

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail
Stay at Good Ol' Days Resort
26050 Oak Lane, Nisswa MN
Golf, shop, read, fish, swim, relax, kayak, zipline, Bingo,
Sit around the fire pit, do nothing!
This year the sign-up deadline is February 15, 2025
| Kathy Lucas
Kate Casserly |
Wednesday
June 11, 2025
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| What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N
Golden Valley (Bldg #200)
Hawaiian theme - serving pulled pork
Pavilion reserved from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch served at noon
| The ULLR Foundation |
Thursday June 12, 2025
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| Urban Splendor Ride
Meet at 9:15 am, Ride at 9:30, appx 17 miles
Park and meet in The Trailhead parking lot
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis
Picnic lunch after the ride
Bring your own chair, food and beverage
Or support the Mill Valley Café at Theodore Wirth Trailhead
| Kate Casserly
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Thursday June 19, 2025
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| Cannon Valley Trail Ride
Meet at 9:00, Ride 9:30, appx 20 miles
Meet at the Welch Trailhead
26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN
Daily Wheel Pass is $7, (exact cash or check)
Picnic lunch after the ride
Bring your food and beverage
Picnic tables available or bring your own chair
| Sharon/Ken Marini
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Thursday June 26, 2025
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| Scandia/Marine on St Croix
Country Lakes Ride & PotLuck
Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, appx 18 miles
Meet at the Scandia Community Center
14727 209th St North, Scandia MN
Potluck lunch after the ride
Sloppy Joes provided
Please bring something to share and $2 for drinks
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July
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Friday July 4, 2025
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| St Paul Capital Ride & Potluck
Meet at 9:00, Ride 9:15, appx 20 miles
Meet at the Big Rivers Regional Trailhead
1498 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights
Potluck after ride, rain or shine
Brats, hot dogs & beverages will be provided
Please bring a side dish, $2, and a lawn chair
Potluck at 3655 Greensboro Drive, Eagan
| Nancy/Craig Navis
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Thursday July 10, 2025
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| Hills & Lakes of Eden Prairie Ride
Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, Appx 18 miles
Meet at Miller Park
8200 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie
Lunch after the ride at Lions Tap
16180 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie
| Marcia Switenki
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Wednesday
July 16, 2025
|  | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N
Golden Valley (Bldg #200)
Pavilion reserved from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dinner served at 6:00 pm
| Gail & Hal West
and friends |
Thursday July 17, 2025
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| Mississippi River to Coon Rapids Dam Ride
| Kate Casserly
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Thursday July 24, 2025
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| Dakota Rail Trail, Wayzata Start Ride
Meet at 9:15 am, Bike at 9:30 am, Appx 26 miles
With option of more or less miles as you wish
Meet In Wayzata at the public parking lot
175 Grove Lane
Bring food, beverage and chair for a picnic after the ride.
| RSVP:
Dan Regan
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Thursday July 31, 2025
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| Charlie Brown Memorial
Browns Creek-Gateway Ride
| Jerry/Maril Barnard
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August
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Thursday August 7, 2025
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| Grey Cloud Island Ride
From DNR landing South St Paul
| Karen Clarke
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Wednesday
August 13, 2025
|  | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N
Golden Valley (Bldg #200)
Pavilion reserved from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dinner served at 6:00 pm
| The ULLR Board |
Thursday August 14, 2025
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| Minneapolis Arts Ride
| Kate Casserly
Melinda Hoke
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Thursday August 21, 2025
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| Hastings to Schaar’s Bluff Ride
| Rick Huber
Kathy Lucas
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Thursday - Saturday
August 21-24, 2025 | 
| MSC SUMMER CARNIVAL 2025
At Breezy Point Resort - Pelican Lake Minnesota
Many include activities
with other optional paid activites available
Trip registration opens March 1
Trip registration close June 1
| Paul Benkufsky
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Tuesday - Thursday:
August 26-28, 2025 | 
| Lanesboro Bike & Golf Trip
Stay at Green Gables Inn
303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro
Activity options:
Biking - 10, 20, 30 or more miles,
Golfing, Four Daughters Winery,
Theater - Commonweal Theatre
This year the sign-up deadline is July 7, 2025
| Patty Fitzgerald
Lois Drontle
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September
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Thursday September 4, 2025
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| Mississippi River to Harriet Island Ride
| Ray Boll
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Thursday September 11, 2025
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| Theodore Wirth Park to Plymouth Ride
| Dan Regan
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Thursday September 18, 2025
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| Three Tunnels Ride
Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 17 miles
Meet at the Big Rivers Regional Trailhead
1498 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights
Be aware that this is a hilly ride
Bring a lunch to eat after the ride.
| Nancy Navis
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Thursday September 25, 2025
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| Bloomington Overlook Drive Ride
| John Vogt
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Tuesday - Thursday:
Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2025
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| Racoon River Valley Ride
Iowa High Trestle Trail Ride
A Great New Ride in Iowa
On the Raccoon River Valley Trail System
Inducted into the Rails to Trails Hall of Fame in 2021.
Arrange accomidations yourself
A block of rooms is being held
For 2 nights at The Hotel Pattee
Many details on the attached flyer,
and more infor coming later in the season.
| Jared/Melinda Hoke
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October
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Thursday October 9, 2025
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| TBD - Last ride of the season
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