The Saddle Tramps will ride Wednesday, December 14th from the Jonesville Steeplechase Publix.  We will ride west on CR26 to NW 170th Street, taking it north to NW 32nd Ave, which we will follow west/north as it turns into NW 46th Ave and "T"s into CR235, which we take NE to CR232 (NW 78th Ave) then follow that west to US27/41.  We will take 27/41 briefly north to NW 94th Ave which we will take east to CR2054 (Peggy Road) and follow it north then east into Alachua, until it intersects CR 241S, which we take back south to the Jonesville Publix, stopping at the BP station at the CR235 fork on the way, for our rest stop.
 
This is a ~34 mile ride with mostly smooth roads and a few short rolling hills.  Restrooms are available at the Publix and at the restroom/water stop in Alachua.  Meet at 9:45AM for a departure at 10:00AM due to the cool weather at our usual morning start times, to see if we can find enough Saddle Tramps who want to ride after it warms up a bit, for a change of pace.
 
Expect level-ground pedaling speeds between 13-17 mph, and an average speed of 13-15 mph.  This is a no-drop friendly ride; nobody needs to stress themselves to keep up with the leader or faster riders, because we will stop and wait for everyone to regroup at each major turn.  Helmets are required.
 
The Jonesville Steeplechase Publix is located on the west side of town at the intersection of CR 241S and Newberry Road; Newberry Road has bike lanes from Parker Road westward; CR 241S has bike lanes from Newberry Road northward.  If you drive, please park on the southmost (Newberry Rd) side of the parking lot well away from the Publix store entrance.  Water and restrooms are available inside the Publix after 7:00AM.
 
If you would like to receive a preview map of the ride, or a Garmin file of the route, please email Ed at the address below.
 
This ride will be lead by Ed Gardner in the absence of our fearless leader Melinda Koken, who is still recovering from the after effects of the Christmas Party.
 
Where:       Jonesville Steeplechase Publix (Corner of CR241S and Newberry Road)
When:         9:45AM meeting, 10:00AM departure, Wednesday December 14th
Distance:    ~34 miles, 1 rest stop at ~23 miles
Speed:       13-17 mph
Duration:     ~2:45 hours total time
Questions?: (352) 332-5678,  or egardner@xxxxxxx

 

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