The Saddle Tramps will ride Wednesday, May 9th, from the Springhill Commons Publix on NW 39th Street. We will ride west on NW 39th to CR241, which we will take north to NW 78th Ave, which we will take west to Hwy 27/41, then go south to Newberry and the rest stop. We will resume going east on W Newberry Road to SW 202nd St which we will take north to NW 46th Ave, which we will take east and follow it south as it turns into NW 32nd Ave and then goes east to CR241 which we will take north back to NW 39th Ave, and turn east on it and take it back to the Springhill Commons Publix.

This is a ~33 mile ride with mostly smooth roads and two significant hills on 39th Ave. Restrooms are available at the Publix and at the rest stop, a gas station/convenience store in Newberry. Meet at 8:15AM for a departure at 8:30AM.

Expect level-ground pedaling speeds between 13-15 mph, and an average speed of 13-14 mph on this mostly flat and easy route. 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 Springhill Commons Publix is located on the northwest side of town on NW 39th Ave just north of Santa Fe College, and near I-75. If you drive, please park on the southmost side of the parking lot well away from the Publix store entrance.

This ride will be lead by Ed Gardner, due to our fearless leader, Melinda Koken, still wandering through Southern Georgia with most of the Saddle Tramps and a sore shoulder. (so why am I bothering to post a ride? Doh!).