On Saturday October 8,  Strays will ride about 38 miles. This ride will take in Alachua and High Springs.    Arrive at DeSoto Park in Hague at 9:15 am to depart at 9:30.    Speed 2.5 - 46 mph, depending on terrain. Average speed  has typically been 12 - 14 mph in recent times .    There will be a convenience store / rest room stop at the mid point in the ride. If necessary we may make another stop.   NO pace lines, NO racing, NO wheel sucking, just a fun social ride.     Helmets are REQUIRED on all Strays rides, mirrors recommended, headphones FORBIDDEN.   Safety  protocols  are  always  observed on Strays rides NEW RIDERS  must    read  the  following  before  joining  us: http://gccfla.org/labtips.html and http://gccfla.org/strays.html   Any other questions:   Rob Wilt GCC VP  386-418-3794   Cell number provided at ride start on request   (All calls are screened, if you identify yourself as  a GCC club member and I am home, I will pick up)    Cell number provided at ride start, on request   To get to Hague:   From the intersection of 441 and NW 43rd st., head NW on 441 for two miles. DeSoto Park is on the right just before the convenience store. Park wherever you like.