The Saddle Tramps (Bees are welcome to join us) will ride Wednesday May 18th, from the Jonesville Publix.  We will ride a clockwise loop beginning on the tree covered SW15th Ave, down CR241 to SW 46th Ave, going west to SR337, then north through Newberry for a short convenience store rest stop, continuing north on 27/41 to NW 78th Ave and from there east to CR241, then south back to Jonesville.
 
This is a relatively easy 34 mile ride with mostly smooth roads and no difficult hill climbs.  Maps will be provided, but probably not needed.  Bathrooms are available at the Publix and at the rest stop in Newberry.  Meet at 8:00AM for a departure at 8:15.  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 this is a relatively sunny route through open rural countryside.
 
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 is off in Virginia pedaling her 80 pound Kenworth tractor-trailer bike down the east coast laden with tents and camping gear.
 
Where:       Jonesville Publix
When:         8:00AM, 8:15 departure, Wednesday May 18
Distance:    34 miles, 1 rest stop midway
Speed:       13-16 mph
Duration:     ~3 hours
Questions?: (352) 332-5678,  or egardner@xxxxxxx

 


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