This is a ~38 mile ride with mostly smooth roads and a few moderate hill climbs. Maps will be available at the start, but we MIGHT make an enroute change to shorten the ride a little if the temperature rises sooner than expected. Bathrooms are available at the Publix and at the rest stop in High Springs long enough to eat a snack and a drink. Meet at 7:45AM for a departure at 8:00AM so we get as much cool morning air as possible. High temperatures are currently forecast in the mid-90s later in the day, so bring plenty of water 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. This is a no-drop friendly recreational ride; Busy Bees who want to sprint ahead of the pack for training are welcome to do so, but you should expect to rest while we stop and wait for everyone to regroup at each major turn. Helmets are required, suntan lotion is recommended, as parts of this ride are in sunny open areas.

The Jonesville Publix is located on the west side of town at the intersection of CR241 and Newberry Road, both of which have bike lanes. If you drive, please park on the southmost (Newberry Rd) side of the parking lot well away from the Publix store.

This ride will be lead by Ed Gardner in the absence of our fearless leader Melinda Koken, who has now met up with her traveling companions in North Carolina, and is blitzing up the Atlantic coast at Saddle Tramp Nominal speed, at times exceeding 12 miles per hour on her 80 pound bike.

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