Paula and Tim pass through the 234 and GHT intersection on
the
way to Tim's Fast Nickel
Saturday July 8, Strays
will ride
out from Tim's Fast Nickel on a ride around Newnans Lake and on
the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail. This is a ride in the range
of 31-33 miles.
Meet at Tim's Fast Nickel at 8 am
for
an 8:15 departure. Tim says its ok to park on the
grass.
Ride speed range 6 - 28 mph, varying with
terrain.
Average speed in recent times has typically
been approaching 14
mph,
This ride is mostly flat, except for a couple of small
hills
near the Gainesville end of the GHT, and the moderate hills on
Kincaid Rd.
All of the hills will be in the first third of the ride.
Their will be a convenience store or rest room opportunity
about every 10 miles.
No pace lines, no wheel sucking, no racing, 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:
After the ride the hungry will eat Tim's barbecue, unless
circumstances dictate otherwise. Bring a picnic blanket or a chair to
eat
lunch under the shade of the big tree. Tim is not being allowed to
keep a
standing setup for picnicking on the premises, but we are allowed to
provide our
own.
Any other questions:
Rob Wilt
GCC VP
380-0561
(All calls are screened, if you identify yourself as
a club member and I am home, I will pick up)
To get to Tim's Fast Nickel :
Go East out of Gainesville on Hawthorne Road (20) to the intersection
of
Angle Road (234). Tim's Fast Nickel will be on the right at the SW corner
of the
intersection. Its the white building with the red and blue
trim.