Strays take a break on the Nature Coast Trail bridge over
the
Suwannee River. April 29, 2006
On Saturday November 11 Strays will gather at the Depot in
Trenton for a 30+ mile ride
on the
Nature Coast Trail. This ride will take us over the Suwannee to Old Town,
to
Fanning Springs State Park, and maybe part way to Chiefland,
almost
entirely on rail trail.
Meet at 8:45 am for an 9 am
start.
Speeds 5 - 36 mph, depending on terrain.
Average speed has typically been 13 mph
in
recent times. This ride is completely flat, so our average may creep up
towards
14 mph.
There will be convenience store / rest room stops in Old Town,
and in
Fanning Springs, and also Chiefland, (assuming we go there).
Post ride the hungry will head to the former Boarding House to
join
the EZ Riders for lunch.
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 club member and I am home, I will pick up)
To get to the Nature Coast Trail head:
Starting at the Oaks Mall on Newberry Road (26) the distance to
Trenton is
25 miles. Follow 26 thru the town of Newberry. until you arrive in
Trenton,
at the intersection of 49 - 129 and 26 turn right on 49 -129, going North.
In a
couple of blocks you will see the old train depot on your left, and behind
it
the town's water tower, painted light blue. The trail head is on
the
north side of the depot. Park on either side of the depot, in the paved lot
on
the south side or in the grass on the north side.