WBG Java Crow Express & Ruby's Roost - November 5, 2016

Who would have thought we would have such a beautiful sunny day with little wind for a bicycle ride in November in Minnesota!

It started out really cool at 6C with humidity at 88% for the WBG Java Crow Express. At the end of the Ruby's Roost extension and then back in the Java Crow Express to the North Loop the temperature went up to 20C with humidity around 45%. Dew point was around 7C and wind was out of the S at 6 KPH.

Richard and Jim joined me for the WBG Java Crow Express and I am the only one that went on the Ruby's Roost portion. Tim R. joined us for coffee at the Dunn Brothers. It was great to see him and he continues to improve! Ruby's was as fantastic as ever. Such a lovely place and they are now serving soup, which really hits the spot on a cool day.

Pictured left to right are Edward & Richard. Jim took the picture!

WBG Java Crow Express - October 29, 2016

A cool humid morning but we dodged the rain that was coming in from the south and west. Temperature average of 10C with humidity at 83% and the dew point at 9C. Wind was out of the NW at 12 KPH.

We had five riders on the WBG Java Crow Express. Pictured left to right are Edward, Jerry, Marc, and Richard. Jim is not pictured as he is our official photographer. The TCBC Cruisin' The Crow was cancelled due to the impending rain so we all rode back into town together.

WBG Java Crow Express - October 22, 2016

There were four riders on the WBG Java Crow Express today. Richard was the ride leader and he was joined by Jim and two guest riders, Scott and Andrea.

The average temp was 6C and the wind was out of the SE at 8 KPH. Humidity was 77% and the dew point was 5C.

Pictured left to right are Scott, Andrea, and Richard. Jim was not pictured.

WBG Java Crow Express - October 15, 2016

A cool humid morning with temperature average of 16C. Humidity at 85% with dew point at 16C. Wind was out of the SSW at 24 KPH.

There was 6 riders on the WBG Java Crow Express this morning. Pictured left to right are Edward, Marc, Richard, Phuong, and Heng. Matt is not pictured. None of us did TCBC Crusin' The Crow. Marc did an extra ride out to Excelsior and the rest of us went back.

WBG Java Crow Express - October 8, 2016

A very cool day with average temperature of only 6C. The silver lining was the wind speed was only 8 KPH from the NW. Humidity was 45% with a dew point of -2C.

There were three of us on the WBG Java Crow Express today. Richard, Jim, and Edward. Edward did the TCBC Cruisin' The Crow and Richard and Jim went back to Minneapolis. Pictured from left to right are Richard and Edward. As usual, Jim did not want his picture taken but did take the picture! We are not sure if Jim is under a witness protection order or if he works for the NSA. Of course we don't even know if his real name is Jim! Ha...

WBG Java Crow Express - September 24, 2016

A very humid and cool day with average temperature of 18C. Humidity at 80% with dew point at 16C. Wind from the SE at 23 KPH.

We had four riders today Richard, Marc, Peter, and Edward. Richard and Marc rode back and Peter and Edward did the TCBC Cruisin' The Crow.

Pictured from left to right are Peter, Edward, Marc, and Richard.

WBG Java Crow Express - September 17, 2016

An overcast and very humid cool morning here in Minnesota. Temperature only averaged 14C but humidity was at 87% with a dew point also of 14C. Wind was from the WNW at 16 KPH.

We had five riders on the WBG Java Crow Express. They included Marc, Jim, Chris, Scott, and Edward. Jim & Chris went on to do the TCBC Cruisin' The Crow, Marc had his cross bike and went out the Luce Line Trail, and Scott and I came back into the North Loop. Rob and his daughter, Reed joined us in Wayzata.

Pictured left to right are Edward, Scott, Chris, Rob, Reed, and Rob. Jim took the picture. 

WBG Ride To All Club Ride - September 3, 2016

 

On the WBG Ride To the All Club Ride we had four riders including Rob, Richard, Katie, and Edward. Susan met us on the way.

Temperature was a cool average of 20C, with 54% humidity and a dew point of 12C. Wind kept picking up all day and was at 29 KPH from the SSE.

Pictured at the start of the All Club Ride at the Minnetonka Government Center in Minnetonka, Minnesota from left to right are Katie, Richard, Rob, Susan, and Edward.

WBG Java Jive Crow Express - August 27, 2016

Well the weather did not cooperate today as it was not supposed to rain this morning but did big time!

The temperature average was only 15C with dew point at 14C and humidity at 85%. Only a slight wind from the SE at 6 KPH.

Richard, Chris, David, Onri, Tim R., and Edward rode the WBG Java Jive. Unfortunately both Tim R. and David fell going over some wet railroad tracks on Hennipen Ave. when we detoured from our usual route because of the Minnesota State Fair. Tim R. broke his left wrist and and a small bone in his left hip. Dave has a suffered an AC Joint Separation in his right shoulder but no broken bones. Both are recovering.

Chris, Onri, Richard, Scott, and Edward rode on the WBG Java Crow Express. The TCBC Cruisin' The Crow ride was cancelled since no riders showed up. Edward was leading this ride.

Pictured are Scott, Onri, Chris, Richard, and Edward in Wayzata, Minnesota.

WBG Java Jive Crow Express - August 13, 2016

Another exceptionally delightful Minnesota day! Temperature average at only 22C with a cooling wind from the NW at 16 KPH. Humidity at 95% at the start going down to 48% by the end of the ride. Dew point at 16C.

We had five riders on the WBG Java Jive and 10 on the WBG Java Crow Express. Riders on the Jive included David, Rob, Richard, Tim R., and me. On the Crow Express these five riders were joined by Tom, Marc, Eric, Matt, and Tim B.

Pictured from left to right are Matt, Eric, Rob, David, Tom, Tim R., Marc, Richard, and Edward. Not pictured is Tim B.

WBG Java Jive Crow Express - August 6, 2016

It was the nicest bicycle day of 2016 here in the northlands! Temperature average of only 22C with humidity at 80% at the beginning of the ride and down to 54% by the end. The dew point was 12 C and the nice refreshing cool wind was from the NNW at 5 KPH at the beginning of the day and 16 KPH at the end.

We had 8 riders for the WBG Java Jive and 10 riders for the Java Crow Express. The Java Jive included Rob, Richard, Gordon, Chris, Jerry, David, Tim R., and me.  Except for David we all also did the Java Crow Express and were joined by Tom, Tim B., and Matt. Tim R., Jerry, Tim B., and I did Cruisin the Crow.

Unfortunately Matt fell trying to unclip and bruised the top of his leg. Tim R. was plagued with maintenance issues. He just got his road bike back after some warranty work but had a problem with the chain. He switched into his single speed for the rest of the day and then had tire issues on a brand new back tire.

Pictured from left to right in Wayzata are Edward, Gordon, Richard, Tom, Chris, Rob, Matt, and Tim R. Not pictured are Tim B. and Jerry.

WBG Java Jive Crow Express - July 30, 2016

A beautiful Minnesota summer day! Temperature average of only 23C and wind from the SE at 8 KPH. Humidity dropped from 85% to 52% with dew point at 14C.

We had five riders on the WBG Java Jive and ten riders on the WBG Java Crow Express. Tim R, Rob. David, Richard, and I did the Java Jive and the five of us were joined by Dennis, Marc, Matt, Tim B, and guest Pat from Chicago.

Marc and I did Cruisin' The Crow. Marc rode the short route and I rode with Dave, Karin, and Marcell and did the longer route down to Mayer for a stop at Ruby's Roost.

Seated from left to right are Tim R., Tim B., David, Edward, Richard, Marc, Dennis, Rob, Pat, and Matt.

WBG Java Jive Soaked Crow Express - July 23, 2016

Temp only averaged 25C because of the cloud cover and then went down to 22C when we were riding back into Minneapolis and got caught in a downpour. We thought we could beat it back but no such luck! Wind was from the SE at 16 KPH and humidity was 70% with a dew point of 20C.

For the WBG Java Jive we had six riders and twelve riders for the WBG Java Crow Express.

Seated left to right are Edward, Tim, Karin, Matt, Chris, Marc, Tracy, Jerry, Bryan, Richard, and Dave. Not pictured are Tim and Jim.

The day started out for me at 06:00 for a pre-ride up on the North Side of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River. I discovered a water falls that was build by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in 1980 on Shingle Creek that I am quite sure is for water control. Picture here and video at this link https://youtu.be/aRkUDEoBZEI on my YouTube Channel.

WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express - July 16, 2016

A beautiful day with the temperature averaging 24C. Wind at the start of the ride from the SW at 10 KPH and  at the end from the SSW at 16 KPH. Humidity started at 87% but was down to 47% by the end of the ride.

We had four riders in the WBG Java Jive and ten riders in the WBG Java Crow Express. Karin, Jerry, Tim, and I also did the TCBC Cruisin' The Crow. Congrats to Kirin for getting in her longest ride at 127K.

Pictured from left to right are Edward, Karin, Rob, Dave, Matt, Tim, Marc, Jerry, Richard, and Tim.

WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express - June 25, 2016

A sunny, hot, and very humid day! Temperature average of 29C with range from 24 to 30 C. Wind from the SSE to S and then finally to the SSW going from 16 to 32 KPH. Humidity was the big issue. While dropping from 77% to 61% still a major factor as it just beats you up.

We had three riders on the Java Jive with Rob, Richard, and I. For the Java Crow Express we had eight riders with all three from the Java Jive joined by Karen, Matt, Chris, Peter, and Tim. Karen and I went on to do the Cruisin' The Crow ride.

Pictured left to right are Matt, Peter, Chris, Richard, Karen, Rob, and Edward in Wayzata, Minnesota. Tim is not pictured. The Wayzata Art Fair was going on which made for a festive day.

WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express - June 11, 2016

A Sunny, Hot, and Humid Day! Temperature averaged 27C and wind from the NNE at 8 KPH. Humidity was at 86% at the start and only 33% by early afternoon so with increasing temps it was actually not bad.

We had three riders on the Java Jive with Tim, Richard, and I. For the Java Crow Express we had five riders with all three from the Java Jive joined by Tim and Matt. Tim, Tim, and I went on to do the Cruisin' The Crow ride.

Left to right are Richard, Tim, Tim, Matt, and Edward in Wayzata, Minnesota.

WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express with News on Java Enchilada Express - May 21, 2016

I forgot again to take a photo of the riders on either the WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express on Saturday. Instead here is a picture of our starting point for both races at the Dunn Brothers in the North Loop right above the Cedar Lake Trail.

We had five riders on the Java Jive with Tim, Rob, Richard, Dave, and I. For the Java Crow Express we had seven riders with all five from the Java Jive joined by Jim and Matt.

It was a beautiful morning following by a wonderful day for bicycling. Temperature averaged 23C and only slight wind from the SSE at 8 KPH.

This picture was taken along West River Parkway in North Minneapolis.

Rob and I continued on from Wayzata on the TCBC Crusin' The Crow ride. We both went long but got split up somewhere before Delano. There is a new coffee shop open in Delano but no one from the TCBC fast group was there. Dennis and I stopped at the Holiday Store and then rode together through Watertown down to Mayer.

In Mayer we stopped off at our new favorite place, Ruby's Roost. See my previous post. At Ruby's Dave, the Cruisin' The Crow Ride Leader, joined us and then we rode to St. Bonifacius where Dave stopped for more food and Dennis and I rode back in to Wayzata. I then rode back to the start to complete the day.

Tim and I are looking at changing the start place for the WBG Java Enchilada Express Wednesday evening ride to The Hub Bicycle Shop at the University of Minnesota Bike Center. This would begin in June. Be watching for more news and information as we are still doing mapping rides. The TCBC Whole Enchilada looks like it might be changing their start to the NOW Bicycle Shop in Arden Hills, which will add more miles for our ride.

WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express - May 14, 2016

The Warehouse Bicycling Group has officially added our newest Java Stop called Ruby's Roost! While this stop in Mayer is during the TCBC Cruisin' The Crow ride, we could not help but mentioning this wonderful bakery and coffee shop. At 255 Ash Ave, just two blocks from the Dakota Trail, it is one of our better stops. All their baked goods are made from scratch and they have wonderful coffee and tea selections. The picture is of the owners, Linnea and Bob Boyd who are wonderfully welcoming to everyone and especially cyclists. Bob is an accomplished cyclist and worked at Erik's Bike Store for several years. Ruby, who their shop is named after, was one of their chickens. Her picture, along with the Boyd's other chickens, is posted at the shop. For more information go to their website at http://www.rubysroostbakery.com/ and their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Rubys-Roost-Bakery-and-Coffee-804707882880307/.

A very cold and windy day but with sun! Temperature averaging only 8C but that was with a 32 KPH wind from the NW! We were all pretty bundled up.

I forgot to get a picture of our four riders which included Tim, pictured left, along with Richard, Marc, and I. I think I was too cold! The picture of Tim was taken at the end of the Dakota Trail near New Germany, Minnesota.

WBG Java Jive and Java Crow Express - May 7, 2016

Except for the smoke from the wildfires in Canada that affected us in the early morning a delightful day for bicycling. The temperature averaged 19C with wind from the NW at 23 KPH.

Pictured in Wayzata are Richard, Tommy, Tim, and Edward.

A big welcome back to Tim, co-leader of the ride back from Greece where he had been vacationing with his wife!

WBG Java Crow Express - April 30, 2016

A windy and cool ride today. Temp at 11C and wind at 32KPH from the ENE. Pictured are Richard, Edward, and David in Wayzata. Not pictures is Jim.

Welcome to the New WBG Website!

Welcome to the new Warehouse Bicycling Group (WBG) Website.

Please see both sides of the website for information and ride descriptions and links to maps and cue sheets.