The Saddle Tramps will
ride Wednesday August 31st,
from the Tower Square Publix. We will ride
west to
Archer on SR24 (Archer Road), turn south onto 27/41 to Raleigh, where we
turn
east onto CR335 (NE 75th St) which we will take to SR121 (Williston Road),
then go north to SW 85th Ave, where we turn west to go to SW 75th
which
will take us north back to the Publix. A shorter option will be
available
for anyone needing it due to the heat, which leaves 27/41 to
travel east to SR121 on CR346 and 346A, bypassing the southern part of
this
loop and reducing the trip length to 24 miles, with their
rest
stop in Archer. Maps will be available at the start showing both
routes.
This is a ~31 mile ride with
mostly smooth roads and no significant hills. Restrooms are
available
at the Publix and at the rest stops in Raleigh and Archer.
Meet at 7:15AM for a departure at 7:30AM so we get as
much
cool morning air as possible. High temperatures are currently
forecast
in the low to mid-90s later in the day, so bring plenty of water (at
least
2 bottles!) and dress for hot weather. It would be a good
idea
to bring a few dollars to purchase a cool drink at the rest stop to
stretch
your water supply, and purchase an energy snack, if you don't
usually
carry one.
Expect level-ground pedaling speeds
between
13-16 mph, and an average speed of 13-14 mph on this
relatively
flat 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,
suntan lotion is recommended, as many parts of this ride are in
sunny
open areas.
The Tower Square Publix is located
on the
west side of town at the intersection of SW 75th (Tower Road)
and Archer Road; Archer road has bike lanes from I-75
westward and RTS bus service on route 75 which stops at Tower Square.
If
you drive, please park on the south most (Archer Rd) side of the parking
lot well away from the Publix store entrance.
If you would like to receive a preview
map of
the ride, or a Garmin .tcx file of the route, please email Ed at the
address
below.
This ride will be lead jointly by Ed
Gardner and Melinda Koken. If anyone elects to take
the
shorter 24 mile route, we will split into two groups with Melinda
leading
the shorter route and Ed riding the full route.
Where: Tower
Square Publix (Corner of Tower and Archer Road)
When: 7:15AM
meeting,
7:30AM departure, Wednesday August 31st
Distance: ~31 miles, ~24
miles
shortcut route, 1 rest stop
Speed:
13-16
mph
Duration: ~2:30 -
3:00 hours
call Melinda (352) 373-1023 @ home. For late calls cell is
373-1026.
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