The Saddle Tramps will ride
Wednesday, May 2nd from
the Jonesville Steeplechase Publix. We will ride west on CR26 to NW 170th Street, taking it north
to NW 32nd Ave, which we will follow west/north as it turns into NW 46th
Ave and "T"s into CR235, which we will take NE to CR232 (NW 78th
Ave) then follow that west to US27/41. We will take 27/41 briefly
north to NW 94th Ave which we will take east to CR2054 (Peggy Road) and follow
it north then east into Alachua, until it intersects CR 241, which we take back
south to the Jonesville Publix, stopping at the BP station at the CR235 fork on
the way, for our rest stop.
This is a ~34 mile ride with mostly
smooth roads and a few short
rolling hills. Restrooms
are available at the Publix and at the restroom/water stop
in Alachua. Meet at 8:15AM for a departure at 8:30AM due to the warm weather at
our later morning start times.
Expect level-ground pedaling speeds between 13-15
mph, and an average speed of 12-14 mph. This is a
no-drop friendly ride; nobody needs to stress themselves to
keep up with the leader or faster riders, because we will stop
and wait for everyone to regroup at each major
turn. Helmets
are required.
The Jonesville Steeplechase Publix is
located on the west side of town at the intersection of CR 241
and Newberry Road; Newberry Road has bike lanes
from Parker Road westward; CR 241 has bike lanes from Newberry Road
northward. If you drive, please park on the southmost (Newberry Rd)
side of the parking lot well away from the Publix store entrance.
Water and restrooms are available inside the Publix after 7:00AM.
If you would like to receive a preview map of the
ride, please email Ed at the address below.
This ride will be lead by Ed Gardner in the absence
of our fearless leader Melinda Koken, who is wandering through southern Georgia
popping spokes on her overloaded Surly Truckster.
Where: Jonesville
Steeplechase Publix (Corner of CR241 and Newberry
Road)
When:
8:15AM meeting, 8:30AM departure, Wednesday, May
2nd
Distance: ~34 miles, 1 rest stop at
~23 miles
Speed: 13-15
mph
Duration: ~3:00 hours total
time