The Full Route: Will start from the Williston Road Publix, going southeast on Rocky Point Rd, to US441 which we will take across Paynes Prarie southeast to CR346, and follow it east across the Mudpuddle Styx to CR325, which we will take southeast to Cross Creek, the site of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' historic home and state park. We will continue onto US301 going south briefly, which will intersect CR318, which we will take west to US441, which we will take northwest through Micanopy to Wacahoota Rd, and follow it to SR121 (Williston Rd) and take that northeast back to the Williston Rd Publix.

The Time: Meet at 8:45AM, ride at 9:00AM, Saturday, December 3rd. Expect a full ride time of ~4:00 hours including the rest stops.

The Ride: This is a moderately easy ride of ~53 miles, of mostly flat roads with a few longer hills on US441. Expect ride speeds of 15-19 mph with a target pedaling speed of 17 mph and an average speed of 16-17 mph. This is a no-drop friendly ride for riders in reasonable physical condition; we will soft pedal as necessary to keep the core of the group together because riders on this ride are expected to be able to ride at the stated group speed; nevertheless we will wait for everyone to regroup at each major turn and after fun sprints, if necessary to prevent drops. Helmets are required, suntan lotion is recommended.

The Rest Stop: Will be in Citra at approximately 25 miles at a convenience store/gas station with restrooms; optional brief stops at The Pearl if required.

The Start Point: The Williston Road Publix is located at the intersection of SW 34th Street and Williston Road. If you drive to the ride, please park on the 34th Street side of the parking lot well away from the Publix entrance. Restrooms and water are available at the store after 7:00AM, and a McDonalds is adjacent with mediocre breakfast food.

The Ride Aids: Route maps will be available at the start of the ride; if you want a preview map of the ride or a Garmin route file, email Ed at the address below. A copy of the General Plan for the Bee-17s has been posted on the GCC mail list and is also available from me upon request.

Weather: In the event of questionable weather as we near ride time, a GO or cancellation notice will be posted on the list server approximately 1 hour or sooner before posted ride meeting time; if you don't see anything by then, the ride is most likely a GO; if you still have concerns or useful specific information about bad weather along the ride route, please give me a call.

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