In our continuing tradition of cycling and eating, Strays will ride about 20 miles on the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail on Wednesday  evening,  weather cooperating, followed by a late dinner at Market Street Pub.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainesville-Hawthorne_Trail_State_Park
 

 LIGHTS REQUIRED ON THIS RIDE - We will be returning in complete darkness at the end of the ride. Sunset will be about 6:51 pm. We will have a half moon to help illuminate us too.   

  Florida law requires a front white light, and a red rear light and passive red rear reflector. Most, but not all, rear blinkys, are also passive reflectors.  http://gccfla.org/laws.html.  

Additonal reflectors, reflective tape and reflective clothing are also a good idea. To be safe, and actually see whats ahead,  a headlight of 10 watts or better (Halogen), or an LED light of 100 lumens or better is required.

 Meet at 5:30 PM, at the picnic tables across from the dirt lot, at the second entrance (Boulware Waterworks), for a  5:45 pm departure.
 
 Top legal speed on the trail is 20 mph, Strays will be mostly hanging around 12 - 14 mph average.
 
There will be a brief convenience store / rest room stop at Tim's Fast Nickel, if desired.
 
 For those who don't want to ride, or can't, but want to join us for the food, we usually make it to MSP between 8 - 8:30 pm.
 
 NO pacelines, 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:
Any other questions:
 
Rob Wilt
386-418-3794
 
Cell # provided at ride start upon request
 
  Directions to the start point at Boulware Springs:
 http://www.cityofgainesville.org/no/facilities/bsphw.aspx 
 
  To get to the Market Street Pub:
From the intersection of University and Main, go south on Main one block and turn right, Market Street Pub is on the right in two blocks.  If you don't see us out front, be sure and look around inside, we sometimes find a warm smoke free cubbyhole.  
 
  Note: If the ride runs late because of flats, cows on the trail, suicide rabbits; armadillos or deer, lights jumping off at bridges, astronomy stops, MSP not open, ect. the restaurant venue may change to Mi Apa (call my cell about 7:30 if you want to know the final destination)
 
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