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The North Florida Bicycle Club rides are open to everyone. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AS A MATTER OF CLUB POLICY. Bicycles are subject to almost all of the same rules as motor vehicles when on the road. Headphones are illegal under state law. Anyone riding with a NFBC sponsored ride must sign a ride sheet at the beginning of the ride, which includes waiver of liability – NO EXCEPTIONS! When riding, please be predictable and courteous. For your safety and others, inform others in your group of your intended movements and don’t do anything suddenly. A, B, C and S designators indicate the intensity of the rides and suggest an average speed the group will maintain.
Ride Ratings:
A = 18-21 MPH B = 14-17 MPH C = up to 14 MPH
S = Social Ride. The emphasis is on the social side of the club, so the speed will be that of the slowest rider in the group.
Rides often split off into many rates of speed. All club sponsored rides will have a leader who’s contact information will be made available through the weekly ride announce e-mail. The information contained in the ride descriptions below is intended to be accurate, but the weekly ride announcement will provide the final details, This may change from these announcements. If you are not subscribed to nfbc_news@simplelists.com, you will not receive these e-mails. Contact Membership@nfbc.us if you would like to be added to that list. The ride times vary based on the event and the time of year. The times listed on the web site for each ride are generally correct, but the final time set will be in accordance with the ride announcement e-mail. The ride time indicated is the time we BEGIN riding, so arrive early enough to allow enough time to get your bike and yourself ready. Please be courteous to your fellow riders and be ready to ride on time.
People interested in leading a ride or creating a ride should contact the Ride Director at RideDirector@nfbc.us.
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| Club Ride Schedule (Sunday Rides)
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9/12/2010 6:30 AM
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Time: 7:30am (35 mile only ride starts at 8:30am)
Place: St. Augustine Amphitheater - Anastasia Island - St. Augustine, Fl. on A1A
Mileage: 35, 56, 68, and 101 miles
Registration Opens 6:30am! This is our 20th ESWR and we are planning to make it FUN for everyone. It's in St Augustine where there is plenty to do for the whole family. Bring them for the weekend and enjoy bike racing on Saturday, including tricycle races and bike safety clinics for the kids. Also, there will be two bands performing Saturday night, a cycling Expo both days with plenty of bike demos, accessories and cycling apparel and then the ESWR on Sunday.
The events are taking place at the St Augustine Amphitheatre which is conveniently located directly adjacent the Anastasia State Park and Campground (go to http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia/ for information). There are also plenty of hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts to accommodate you and your family.
For lodging, attractions and activities go to http://www.getaway4florida.com/
The Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Chapter are sponsors and hosts for the racing events and are supplying a lot of the manpower required to put on this weekend, which is called the St Augustine Cycling Festival. The Scouts and the St Johns County Recreation and Parks dept. are producing the Bicycle Expo. For more information on the Festival go to http://www.staugustinecyclingfestival.com/.
The ESWR Ride Director is Randy Raybon. For any questions, call 904-874-5641 or email MelonHead@nfbc.us
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9/19/2010 8:00 AM
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Place: Winn Dixie Shopping Center, 1545 County Road 220, Eagle Harbor, FL
Mileage: 44 to 54 miles
Come ride with the NFBC as we explore urban and rural areas of Clay County. From Eagle Harbor to Middleburg, you will experience a variety of scenery typical of this growing county. You will experience some grades along SR 21, SR 16 and some roller coaster rides along Thunder Road. Then we will visit the scenic and historic Green Cove Springs where we will see the actual spring that gave the town its name. Back to Fleming Island and the start where we will share snacks, beverages and camaraderie. Contact John McDowell at RideDirector@nfbc.us for more info.
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9/26/2010 8:00 AM
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Place: Jacksonville to Baldwin Rails to Trails at 1804 Imeson Rd.
Mileage: Routes of 30, 42, 48 and 63 miles
30 - 63 miles. The ride starts at the Imeson end of the Rail Trail. Ride the trail out and back for 30. For the 42 mile Bryceville route head west to the end of the JBRT and turn right on CR-121, proceed north 7.5 miles and turn right (east) on CR-119 for approx. 6 miles, then head south on U.S. 301 a short distance, turning left on Otis Rd. Follow Otis Rd. less than 4 miles and turn left on the JBRT to return. The 63 mile Callahan route goes straight up CR-121 to CR-108 at the store, where you turn right and head east towards Callahan. Follow U.S.1 and Old Kings Rd. south to Garden St. and turn right, following this to Imeson, where you head back to the trail. Maps will be available. Bring a snack and a beverage and plan on staying after the ride to socialize with your fellow riders. Contact John McDowell at RideDirector@nfbc.us for additional info.
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10/3/2010 8:00 AM
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For those not riding in the MS Bike Ride this weekend...
42-63 miles. Ride starts at Friendship Park, adjacent to the MOSH and the River City Brewing Company. From there, we ride over the Acosta Bridge, through Downtown and up US17 to Eastport and Yellow Bluff. The long ride highlights the salt marshes and views of Amelia Island from Shark Road, back via Boney Road and downtown through Springfield. Bring snacks and beverages to share after the ride.
Parking note: the parking lot adjacent to the River City Brewing Company is an active lot for lunch patrons. Please park in the JTA lot under the Acosta Bridge on Gulf Life Drive. The RCBC owner leases this lot on weekends and has given us permission to use it for our ride.
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10/10/2010 8:00 AM
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Time: 8:00am
Place: Veteran's Park on Veteran's Parkway
Mileage: 27 to 47 miles
27-47 miles. Ride starts at Veterans Park on Veterans Parkway, which is off Race Track Road. Park in the back by the basketball courts and pavilions. This club favorite ride goes along some of the newest paved avenues of northwest St. Johns County, most with bicycle lanes and little vehicular traffic. While most of the ride will be an A/B ride, there usually are several C and S riders. The ride is always within easy reach of civilization, so help is never too far at any time. Bring a snack and a beverage and plan on staying after the ride to socialize with your fellow riders. Contact John McDowell at RideDirector@nfbc.us for more info.
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10/17/2010 8:00 AM
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Time: 8:00 am (see below)
Place: Jacksonville to Baldwin Rails to Trails at Imeson, Westside
Distance: 38, 75, or 100 miles
This is the fall version of Clyde's classic 100 mile (or less) ride from the Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail to the Okeefenokee swamp. The 100 mile ride starts at the Imeson end of the rail trail at 8 am and heads to Bryceville, arriving at the Bryceville Community Park at about 8:50 am. The park is located next to the fire station at the junction of US301 and CR108 (7280 Motes Road). For those wishing to do a 75 mile ride, park here and join the century group, which will leave the park at 9 am. The ride arrives at St George in Georgia at about 10:00 am and stops at the gas station on the corner of GA Rte 94 and GA Rte 121. Those wishing to do a 38 mile ride should park here and plan to join the main group, which will leave at about 10:10 am. Straight up north from here to the Okeefenokee for a sandwich (you can preorder through Clyde) and backtrack the same way. Long straightaways make for great pace lines or ride on your own at your own pace. Remember to bring money for lunch and entrance into the park. For more information, contact Clyde Riggs at clcar@comcast.net or John McDowell at RideDirector@nfbc.us. The map is located at: http://www.nfbc.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=DxTmTvAO440%3d&tabid=109&mid=503
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10/24/2010 8:00 AM
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Time: 8:00am ET
Place: Bike Fitters Bike shop in Ponte Vedra Beach
Mileage: Routes of 47, 66, 72, and 100 miles
The ride starts at Bike Fitters Bike shop in Ponte Vedra Beach. Head south on the glassy surface of A1A to St Augustine, over the Vilano Bride, through downtown in St Augustine over the Bridge of Lions and take back roads to A1A. For a 47 mile ride, head to the Lighthouse and back track the route to PVB. For a longer route, head to the swamps by way of CR 312 and US 1 to Shore Drive before heading home for a 66 mile route, or take the optional 6 mile loop by heading south on A1A and coming back by way of St. Augustine Beach for 72 miles. This ride combines the coast and marshes and is probably one of the most scenic rides of the area. For Additional Info: contact John McDowell at RideDirector@nfbc.us
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