About The Gliders

The Gliders are a group that strives to maintain high training speeds over moderate distances and maintain the integrity of the group.  The average speed of our rides generally will fall between 18 and 19 mph.  You must be capable of holding these speeds in order to stay with the group.  For full information about the group, visit our web page.

To participate, you must sign the safety pledge, wear a helmet, be able to change a flat tire, and have a capable road bike.  You can agree to the safety pledge on our web site.

If you are not a club member, you can print a membership form from our web site.

 

Roger Pierce, the Gliders Group Captain, will not be riding for an extended period due to surgery and job commitments.  Bring your favorite ride to the start and propose it to the group.  But, above all, keep riding!

  

Wednesdays

MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43^rd St and 53^rd Ave.

PARK: In the Chevron station, along NW 43^rd St. Start at the north end and work south.  Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53^rd 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.

TIME: Meet at 7:45 am, depart by 7:55.  (As the light continues to go away in the morning, these times will be adjusted.  Watch for additional email notifications from Len.)

DETAILS: Ride to the north.  The regular route for this ride is 40 miles; if you need to get back early, you can break off and return.  Ride leader is Len Cabrera [lencab@xxxxxxx].  This is a training ride; the group will reform at intersections if necessary.

  

Saturday, October 15, 22, 29  (Gators off or away)

MEET: At the “le store” on the NW corner of SW 34^th St and Williston Road.

PARK: At the end of SW 47th Ave just east of 34th Street across from the big Post Office.  Please do not loiter in the parking area; we need everyone at the ride start so that we can get organized and leave on time.  Please watch where you are standing; do not stand in the parking spaces in front of the store; congregate towards the east side of the building, away from the entrance.

TIME: Meet at 9 am, depart by 9:15.

DETAILS: Ride into southern territory, 50-60 miles.

 

Sunday, October 16, 23, 30

MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43^rd St and 53^rd Ave.

PARK: In the Chevron station, along NW 43^rd St. Start at the north end and work south.  Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53^rd 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.

TIME: Meet at 9 am, depart by 9:15.

DETAILS: Ride to the north, 50-60 miles.

  

If you have not recently done so, you should read the
Riding Tips
page on our web site. 

Relatively Close Upcoming
Events:

October 22 (Sat)
Miccosukee FL

Spaghetti 100
The Capital City Cyclists are proud to present the 22nd annual Spaghetti 100. We are offering the option of a 100 mile or 100 K (68 miles) paved road ride or a 100K dirt road ride. There is also a FAST TRACK option at a reduced cost for those who wish to ride but not stop for lunch..
Email: Kathy Lurding or Tom Butler
WWW: http://www.cccyclists.org/
Active.com Online Registration
 

October 23 (Sun)
Dade City FL

Hilly Hundred
Tampa Bay Freewheelers event. Start at Pasco Comprehensive High School on State Rd 52 in Dade City. Ride 18, 34, 63 or 100 miles through the beautiful rolling hills of Pasco and Hernando Counties. Mass start at 7:30 am. All routes close at 3:00 pm. $22.50 pre-registration (ends Oct. 11). $25.00 day-of-ride registration. Riders are required to obey all Florida traffic laws and to wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet. For information contact Ruben Watson by email or phone (813) 404-5721.
Email: rubenwatson@xxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: http://www.TBFreewheelers.com/
Active.com Online Registration
 

October 30 (Sun)
Cocoa Beach FL

Intracoastal Waterway Century
The 17th Annual Intracoastal Waterway Century is going to be the best ever. We offer a full 100 mile route and a 100 kilometer (62 miles) route. Both routes take riders along the scenic Indian River, through the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and down through scenic Merritt Island along Tropical Trail. Our ride is just one of the many activities happening the last week of October. Anticipated events include many space related festivities and the Cocoa Village Annual Arts and Crafts Show. Spacecoast Freewheelers, P.O.Box 320622, Cocoa Beach FL 32932. (321)868-5106.
Email: bobheidersbach@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: http://www.spacecoastfreewheelers.com/
 

November 20 (Sun)
Clermont FL

26th Annual Horrible Hundred
Florida Freewheelers, P.O. Box 916524, Longwood, FL 32791. 407-788-BIKE (2453) fax (407)788-RIDE (7433).
Email: FFWCLUB@xxxxxxxx
WWW: http://www.FloridaFreewheelers.com