Saturday, Mar 3rd 0730

Note: yet another different route***

Sunrise Ride

MEET:  At the Chevron station <http://gccfla.org/ridelocnw.html>  on the corner of NW 43rd St and 53rd Ave.

PARK:  In the Chevron station, along NW 43rd St.

             Start at the north end and work south.

             Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53rd Ave.

             Please watch where you are standing; do not block the flow of  traffic going to the pumps.

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           TIME:  Meet at 7:20 AM (EDT)

           Ride briefing  at 7:29 AM

           Depart at 7:30 AM...sharp!  

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THE PLAN:    We are continuing to explore a few new routes while we avoid the road construction on 235. Last week saw 25 people join the Sunrise ride and we're hoping to continue that trend. This week will be a complete departure from any route we've previously done. Taken straight from the GCC maps page, we'll be riding the Archer Loop (41.5 miles), which ought to give us favorable winds for the majority of the ride home. I mapped it on 'Map my Ride' for those who are interested: 

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/72025578

 

                      

THE PACE:   Usual Sunrise rules. Overall Average speed = 19-21 mph, regroup at turns, no speed limit once we hit Millhopper on the way in. (Back to the Chevron by ~9:40am)

THE LOWDOWN:  By getting out earlier, the Sunrise rides offer less traffic, less wind, less precipitation and great company. There are no rest stops, thus maximizing our ride time. Get a 2-hour ride in and still get home in time to maximize your Saturday.

If you're not currently on the Sunrise rider mailing list and would like to be, go to the members page on the GCC website, navigate to the 'My Riding' box and click the 'Join a Group' button. Hope to see everyone out there.

http://gccfla.org/cgi-bin/webridedetail.cgi?groupid=14