Chestnut Hill, seen from 241, looking west north west
 
On Saturday Dec 16, Strays will ride between 29 and 33 miles in the Gainesville, Alachua, and Hague areas. This ride will involve some exploring and maybe some back- tracking, so if you don't like adventure, you won't like this ride.
 
Arrive at the Chevron station at 9:30 am for a 9:45 am departure.
 
Speeds 2.5 - 46 mph, depending on terrain. Average speed has typically been 13 - 14 mph in recent times. This ride is mostly flat, but will include some decent hills.
 
There will be a convenience store / rest room stop at the midpoint in the ride.
 
Post ride the hungry may head to a local restaurant for lunch, probably Uptown Cafe.
 
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
GCC VP
380-0561
(All calls are screened, if you identify yourself as
 a GCC club member and I am home, I will pick up)
Cell provided on ride request

Directions to the the Chevron Station:

NW 43rd St and 53rd Ave (Hunters Crossing and Millhopper Road)http://gainesvillecyclingclub.org/ridelocnw.html 

PARK: In along NW 43rd St. Start at the north end and work south. Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53rd Ave. DO NOT use the business lots east of the Chevron on Saturdays. Overflow parking is along the short east-west street south of the station. Please watch where you are standing; do not block the flow of traffic going to the pumps.

http://www.gccfla.org