More about the funny name later ...

This is a B/C follow-the-leader ride that will aim for 12-12.5 mph average.

This ride will differ in length and route each time, so carefully refer to the route link. No two rides will ever be exactly the same! In fact different starting locations will be used, so make sure you check that carefully. This ride will often start from different starting points.

This specific ride on this date starts at Lions Coon Creek park in Coon Rapids and meanders through some neighborhoods in Coon Rapids & Blaine. 

General nature of the ride: this ride is mainly exploratory with the aim of going to different places each time. It will usually include lots of turns. Average speeds may be on the slow side due to the number of turns involved.

Squadrats? This is the name of an application and website developed by cyclists who want to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to get out there and explore. It is a "game" of sorts, encouraging participants to go to as many different places as possible. Among other things, it has a plug-in for RWGPS (route planner) that allows people to design routes incorporating places the planner has not been to. You can find out more about it at: https://squadrats.com/ 

Don't be put off by the strange terminology. It took me a while to understand it. I will bring some maps to show you where I have biked & walked, and places I have not been to. It is easier to see what Squadrats is about by looking at some maps.

To participate in this ride you don't have to know anything about Squadrats or even use it, but if you are interested I can give you more information about how I am using it and why I like it. If you might be interested in expanding where you have ridden, make sure you record this ride using RWGPS, Garmin, Strava, etc.