Announcements - Rosemount Cycling Club

Ride Saturday, August 8

Cory Wagner — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:52:41 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Northfield clockwise. We’ll stop at Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Hwy 3 in Empire, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49565
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=ZX8TR7
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 62° to 77°F and WSW winds from 2–4 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Ride Saturday, August 1

Cory Wagner — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:03:38 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Grey Cloud Island counterclockwise. We’ll stop at Pointe Douglas Beach for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Dodd Rd in Eagan, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36473088
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=75WM4W
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 66° to 79°F and N winds from 5–8 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you ride with us.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency-contact information.

Ride Saturday, July 25

Cory Wagner — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:26:38 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Prior Lake counterclockwise. We’ll stop at downtown Prior Lake for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get back to Diamond Path, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41133163
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=4PM8DU
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect partly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 71° to 82°F and SW/SSW winds from 6–7 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency-contact information.

Ride Saturday, July 18

Cory Wagner — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:58 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Midtown Greenway clockwise. We’ll stop at Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Shop for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Dodd Rd in Eagan, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39478054
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=AL4XM3
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect partly cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 74° to 83°F and N winds from 6–8 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Ride Saturday, July 11

Cory Wagner — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:51:49 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Northfield clockwise. We’ll stop at BOB for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Hwy 3 in Empire, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35810362
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=3U9CV4
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 72° to 83°F and SW winds from 4–5 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency-contact information.

Ride Friday, July 3 Postponed

Cory Wagner — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:41:08 +0000

Friday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 10:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Ravenna Trail clockwise. We’ll stop in Hastings at Lock and Dam #2 for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Hwy 52 in Coates, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35821258
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=9HU5E7
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect mostly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 74° to 80°F and ESE winds from 3-6 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Ride Saturday, June 27

Cory Wagner — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:24:32 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Cannon Falls clockwise. We’ll stop at Sweet Kneads Bakery for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Hwy 3 in Empire, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35599870
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=QG8KQ6
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect mostly sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 66° to 77°F and SE winds from 6–11 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency-contact information.

Ride Saturday, June 20

Cory Wagner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:35:42 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to the Midtown Greenway and returning via I-494 counterclockwise. We’ll stop at Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Shop for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Diamond Path and cross McAndrews Rd, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39477987
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=EP2HQ5
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 58° to 70°F and NW winds from 5–7 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency-contact information.

Ride Saturday, June 13

Cory Wagner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:18:35 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Shakopee clockwise. We’ll stop at Hyland Lake Park for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Diamond Path and cross McAndrews Rd, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36952643
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=4VD8ZY
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect partly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 64° to 70°F and NW winds from 7–11 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency-contact information.

Ride Saturday, June 6

Cory Wagner — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:14:32 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Grey Cloud Island counterclockwise. We’ll stop at Point Douglas Park for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Dodd Rd, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36473088
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=FD3B52
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 68° to 80°F and N to NNE winds from 2–3 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency contact information.

Ride Saturday, May 30

Cory Wagner — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:30:22 +0000

Saturday’s ride will depart from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Hastings, Ravenna Trail, and Etter clockwise. We’ll stop in Hastings at Lock and Dam #2 for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Hwy 52 in Coates, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35821258
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=A3857W
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect mostly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 70° to 80°F and ESE winds from 5–11 mph. Remember to apply sunscreen to avoid skin cancer, and bring two bottles to stay hydrated.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency contact information.

Ride Saturday, May 23

Cory Wagner — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:28:23 +0000

Saturday’s ride will be departing from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Prior Lake counterclockwise. We’ll stop at downtown Prior Lake for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Diamond Path and cross McAndrews Rd, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41133163
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=CB2S2P
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect mostly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 58° to 75°F and S to SW winds from 7–9 mph.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
Share your emergency contact information.

Ride Saturday, May 16

Cory Wagner — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:11:32 +0000

Saturday’s ride will be departing from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Edina clockwise. This is a new route, with a new way through Edina and neighboring cities. We’ll stop at Anderson Lakes Regional Park for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Diamond Path and cross McAndrews Rd, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55130024
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=5H8GF8
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect mostly-sunny skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 63° to 75°F and NW winds from 5–7 mph.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Emergency Contact Form
We've added a form for gathering emergency contact information for our riders. This data will be saved to a Google sheet and shared with several riders who frequently ride with the club. Your participation is voluntary.

Ride Saturday, May 9

Cory Wagner — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:42:26 +0000

Saturday’s ride will be departing from Starbucks at 8:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Edina clockwise. We’ll stop at Hyland Lake Park for food and a nature break. We will maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until we get to Diamond Path and cross McAndrews Rd, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36370053
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=WK8T95
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect partly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 51° to 59°F and NW winds from 8–13 mph.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Ride Saturday, May 2

Cory Wagner — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:53:23 +0000

Saturday’s ride will be departing from Starbucks at 9:00, and the route will be from Rosemount to Prior Lake counterclockwise. We’ll stop at Edelweiss Bakery for food and a nature break. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to lead the ride this week, so please remember to maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph, and keep everyone together, until you get to Palomino Drive, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41133163
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=LX9YN2
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect partly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 45° to 57°F and WSW winds from 7–8 mph.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Ride Saturday, April 25

Cory Wagner — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:04:47 +0000

I woke up to the sound of rain drops on my roof, and there are some light showers going through the middle of the cities this morning.

So, we are going to ride today at 9:00, because it should be dry by then. We may ride south to Northfield to stay away from the showers.

We'll maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph until we return to CR 46 at Coates, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35810260
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=FX48VQ
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 45° to 54°F and N winds from 2–4 mph.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Ride Saturday, March 21

Cory Wagner — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:38:52 +0000

We’re opening our 2026 road season this Saturday with a ride from Rosemount to Castle Rock clockwise. The ride will depart from Starbucks at 9:00. We’ll stop briefly at Castle Rock & Roll Bar & Grill for a nature break. Please bring enough food and drink for the route. We'll maintain a steady pace of 18–20 mph until we return to Hwy 3 in Empire, at which point the 'anything goes' segment begins.

Route Navigation
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35820958
Garmin GroupRide: https://connect.garmin.com/mobile-link/gcm/grouptrack?id=VY4V24
(If you have a Garmin Edge 40- or 50-series head unit, click this link on your phone to join.)

Weather Outlook
Expect partly-cloudy skies during our ride with temperatures ranging from 44° to 60°F and S winds from 5–9 mph.

Membership
Please support our club by paying your annual membership dues if you plan to ride with us this year.

Kit
We have a limited supply of our custom aero and summer jerseys and bib shorts from Castelli and Garneau, and custom socks.

Winter Gathering Recap: Honoring Our Own

Cory Wagner — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:30:04 +0000

During this year’s Winter Gathering, hosted at Randy Twito’s house on January 24, about 25 people gathered to swap stories, learn about Tim O’Brien’s Tour de France ride last summer, and honor the contributions of three club members.

The evening kicked off with drinks and conversation before Tim O’Brien shared pictures and stories from his Tour de France ride.

Awards & Recognition

Dan Casebeer: Fritz Ferris presented a thank-you card, signed by RCC members, to Dan Casebeer, owner of Grand Performance in St. Paul. Dan has been a long-time sponsor of RCC and other Twin Cities clubs. We wish him the best as he prepares to retire in May.
Cory Wagner: Jack Conrad presented a Community Champion of the Year award to Cory for participating in 20 MS Ride Across Minnesota fundraising rides. Gary Johnson also thanked Cory for stepping up to manage the club's needs in recent years.
Tim O’Brien: Jack Conrad presented a second Community Champion of the Year award to Tim for completing the entire 2025 Tour de France route—one week ahead of the pros—while raising £30,000 for Cure Leukemia. Tim’s family joined us to celebrate this incredible feat.
Gary Johnson: Mark Parr presented a Lifetime Achievement award to Gary for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and mentorship. Gary co-founded the club in 2003 with Jerry Anderson and others, leading the RCC until August 2017. His contributions have been foundational for countless cyclists throughout the Twin Cities.

A Note of Thanks

A huge thank you to Randy for providing a variety of snacks and delicious food from Las Tortillas Mexican restaurant. Costs for the evening were graciously covered by Randy, the club, and those in attendance.

Photos from the event can be found in the club’s 2026 photos.

Ride Saturday, January 3

Cory Wagner — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:59:03 +0000

Saturday, we will meet for a fat-bike ride on the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail, which is an easy, flat trail that anyone can ride. The trail conditions are great west of Nine-Mile Creek and I expect it will be just as nice east of there.

Meet at the parking lot on Lyndale Avenue by I-35W in Bloomington. We will start riding at 9:00 and ride east toward Cedar Avenue and beyond. You may also join us on the north side of the Cedar Avenue bridge around 9:25 to 9:35. If you ride from Eagan make sure you cross the river and then look for us on the trail north of the river where the trails intersect. The group will decide where to ride from there.

During the ride, we'll regroup at regular intervals on the trail, as needed. I think we'll ride about three hours and finish around Noon. It should be cold, but not too cold, with temps from 17° to 20°F, cloudy skies, and light SW winds at 3 mph.

2026 Winter Gathering

Cory Wagner — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:44:05 +0000

Our annual Winter Gathering will be January 24, 6:00–9:00 PM at Randy Twito’s house in Eagan. We’ll provide food catered by Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant. Randy will have water, some beer options, and a margarita mix from Costco or Trader Joe’s available. Feel free to BYOB if you have another personal preference. Please RSVP by sending $10 per person to Cory by January 16 (and you may add your 2026 membership dues, if you like). We will provide Randy’s address after you RSVP.

We will award our second Community Champion award. You may submit nominations to the award committee, through the end of 2025.

Come mingle, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie. Join us to celebrate our successes and plan for an adventurous 2026. This event is open to everyone – seasoned members, newcomers, and cycling enthusiasts. Bring your friends!