The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). The route is a 7 mile lap around the Pensacola Airport. You can do one, two or three laps with the group. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Note there is an optional 6:35pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to join the group as they ride past. It's a 15mile loop from Summit&Maygarden or you can do the full 30mile trip from RMB (or you can join in anywhere along the route...see map link below). Lights front & rear are obviously required.
All Abilities are welcome!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE on College Blvd. just 200 yds. from the light on 12th Ave. A and B Groups available. A group is fast (20mph+), B not as fast (17-19) and is a 'no drop' ride.
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (32miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Pensacola (west meets east). Roll out at 6p from the TREK store (701 E. Cervantes St.) Lights (front and back) are mandatory!! No Drop ride. You can also easily make this an 18 mile ride doing the first half.
The crown jewel ride in our repertoire of routes! TheA group will do this awesome 58 mile loop around Escambia Bay. Moving pace 19+mph. No Drop Ride! 2 Rest Stops. Ride Leader: Jerry Lagos [View Route Map]
B Group - The A and B groups will start together and at mile 9theB's will peel off into UWF and do a great route thru there and Scenic Hills. Total B Group miles: 30. Moderate pace (16-18mph) - No Drop ride. [view B group route map] Ride leader:
Start/End from Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden Rd. There is a fire station across the street (2750 Summit Blvd.) with plenty of parking beside it.
The superb spring temps make this a wonderful Sunday afternoon tradition! Come out for this fun 30mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). The route is a 7 mile lap around the Pensacola Airport. You can do one, two or three laps with the group. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Note there is an optional 6:35pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to join the group as they ride past. It's a 15mile loop from Summit&Maygarden or you can do the full 30mile trip from RMB (or you can join in anywhere along the route...see map link below). Lights front & rear are obviously required.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
All Abilities are welcome!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE on College Blvd. just 200 yds. from the light on 12th Ave. A and B Groups available. A group is fast (20mph+), B not as fast (17-19) and is a 'no drop' ride.
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (32miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Pensacola (west meets east). Roll out at 6p from the TREK store (701 E. Cervantes St.) Lights (front and back) are mandatory!! No Drop ride. You can also easily make this an 18 mile ride doing the first half.
7a start from Whataburger (Gulf Breeze - 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.). Don't miss this beautiful grand loop hugging the Inter-coastal Sound through Gulf Breeze, Midway, over the Navarre bridge and back on our world class beach road. Rest stop in Navarre Beach (Tom Thumb). No Drop Ride. Moderate pace. 45 miles.
Some will meet at Bagelheads at 6:40a and ride across the bridge together. We gather in the road behind Bagelheads.
Click here for Route. Note this map shows the start/finish at Portofino...the actual start is Whataburger.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning.
The ride has been a staple of the area for 18+ years and counting with anywhere from 20 to 50 riders on any given Saturday. There are 7 convenience stores located 15 to 28 miles from the Trail head start/finish. One of these stores is the usual Saturday destination. The distance of the ride will vary from 42 to 55+ miles and is typically posted by Thursday afternoon on the Blackwater Cycling Facebook page. The pace varies as well. You can typically expect 2 to 3 groups of riders with a Blackwater pace scale as follows: A group - riding speeds of 22 to 30 mph with a finishing moving average of 22+ B group - They're getting frisky. Typical riding speeds are 18 to 24 mph with a finished moving average of 18.5 to 20.5 mph C group and lower - riding speeds depends the company, anticipate riding speeds of 15 to 20 mph depending upon the wind and ongoing conversations. Finished moving average 16-17 mph.
THE DESTINATION MAY CHANGE WITH THE 'C' GROUP!! The core group of riders has been in Blackwater for years and will sometimes opt for a different route than the faster groups.
The superb spring temps make this a wonderful Sunday afternoon tradition! Come out for this fun 30mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). The route is a 7 mile lap around the Pensacola Airport. You can do one, two or three laps with the group. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Note there is an optional 6:35pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to join the group as they ride past. It's a 15mile loop from Summit&Maygarden or you can do the full 30mile trip from RMB (or you can join in anywhere along the route...see map link below). Lights front & rear are obviously required.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
All Abilities are welcome!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE on College Blvd. just 200 yds. from the light on 12th Ave. A and B Groups available. A group is fast (20mph+), B not as fast (17-19) and is a 'no drop' ride.
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (32miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Pensacola (west meets east). Roll out at 6p from the TREK store (701 E. Cervantes St.) Lights (front and back) are mandatory!! No Drop ride. You can also easily make this an 18 mile ride doing the first half.
Roll out at 6:30pm Don't miss this super scenic cruise ride...great for the family on this beautiful secluded part of Pcola Beach. Any kind of bike will be fine on this 15 miler roundtrip to the Fort and back. Bring your lights and Pass or $7 in case needed for the Park entry. We usually have enough passes to cover everyone.
We'll stop and regroup at the Ft. Pickens fishing pier and watch the sun set, then return w/ the beautiful full moon in our face! Start/Finish at Park West parking lot - Soundside (just prior to entering the park). View Route Map
7am start! An excellent ride out to scenic InnerarityPoint! Rest stop at Gulf Beach Hwy. & Sorrento (mile20 @ Circle K). A Group - 48 miles. Fast to Moderate pace (19+mph). No Drop Ride
B Group is 37 miles - shorter route & slower pace! The B route is the same as the A's, but is made 11 miles shorter by taking a left on Gulf Beach Hwy. (off of Bauer) instead of a right and going to InnerarityPoint. Rest stop for B group is Bauer & Sorrento (mile17.5 @ Tom Thumb). No Drop Ride. Moving pace is 16-18mph.
Start/End from Bagelheads (916 E. Gregory St.). Meet in the street behind Bagelheads.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning.
The ride has been a staple of the area for 18+ years and counting with anywhere from 20 to 50 riders on any given Saturday. There are 7 convenience stores located 15 to 28 miles from the Trail head start/finish. One of these stores is the usual Saturday destination. The distance of the ride will vary from 42 to 55+ miles and is typically posted by Thursday afternoon on the Blackwater Cycling Facebook page. The pace varies as well. You can typically expect 2 to 3 groups of riders with a Blackwater pace scale as follows: A group - riding speeds of 22 to 30 mph with a finishing moving average of 22+ B group - They're getting frisky. Typical riding speeds are 18 to 24 mph with a finished moving average of 18.5 to 20.5 mph C group and lower - riding speeds depends the company, anticipate riding speeds of 15 to 20 mph depending upon the wind and ongoing conversations. Finished moving average 16-17 mph.
THE DESTINATION MAY CHANGE WITH THE 'C' GROUP!! The core group of riders has been in Blackwater for years and will sometimes opt for a different route than the faster groups.
Together we'll tour local neighborhoods at a slow, steady and safe non-competitive pace. No spandex required! 😉
Ride lasts 1 hour and will return to 'the Garden'. It's an Earth Day Extravaganza at the Garden, with vendors selling a variety of goods before and after the Ride beginning at 3 pm. Following the slow ride will be a showing of Ratatouilleat 7:15pm. Popcorn, drinks and garden merchandise will be sold before and during the event. Thank you Christian Wagley for organizing these awesome, fun and needed events! And thanks to Schmidt Consulting for being the April 'Slow Ride' sponsor.
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town—the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola's many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride among friends.
Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month we offer information about bicycle laws, safety tips, and addressing different bicycling skills that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable. There is no charge for the ride and no registration required.
Nobody will be “dropped” or left behind. Children ages 10 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and up helmets are recommended but are not required by law. And we will enjoy a ride escort by officers of the Pensacola Police Department.
The superb spring temps make this a wonderful Sunday afternoon tradition! Come out for this fun 30mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). The route is a 7 mile lap around the Pensacola Airport. You can do one, two or three laps with the group. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Note there is an optional 6:35pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to join the group as they ride past. It's a 15mile loop from Summit&Maygarden or you can do the full 30mile trip from RMB (or you can join in anywhere along the route...see map link below). Lights front & rear are obviously required.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
All Abilities are welcome!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE on College Blvd. just 200 yds. from the light on 12th Ave. A and B Groups available. A group is fast (20mph+), B not as fast (17-19) and is a 'no drop' ride.
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (32miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Pensacola (west meets east). Roll out at 6p from the TREK store (701 E. Cervantes St.) Lights (front and back) are mandatory!! No Drop ride. You can also easily make this an 18 mile ride doing the first half.
7a start. Excellent loop to the quiet environs of "Beulah land...sweet Beulah land". Also includes the awesome run into Hurst Hammock! Moderate pace. 52 miles - rest stop at Beulah Rd & 90 included. No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish - Intersection of Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden. There's a fire station across the street (2750 Summit Blvd.). Plenty of parking next to the station.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning.
The ride has been a staple of the area for 18+ years and counting with anywhere from 20 to 50 riders on any given Saturday. There are 7 convenience stores located 15 to 28 miles from the Trail head start/finish. One of these stores is the usual Saturday destination. The distance of the ride will vary from 42 to 55+ miles and is typically posted by Thursday afternoon on the Blackwater Cycling Facebook page. The pace varies as well. You can typically expect 2 to 3 groups of riders with a Blackwater pace scale as follows: A group - riding speeds of 22 to 30 mph with a finishing moving average of 22+ B group - They're getting frisky. Typical riding speeds are 18 to 24 mph with a finished moving average of 18.5 to 20.5 mph C group and lower - riding speeds depends the company, anticipate riding speeds of 15 to 20 mph depending upon the wind and ongoing conversations. Finished moving average 16-17 mph.
THE DESTINATION MAY CHANGE WITH THE 'C' GROUP!! The core group of riders has been in Blackwater for years and will sometimes opt for a different route than the faster groups.
The superb spring temps make this a wonderful Sunday afternoon tradition! Come out for this fun 30mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). The route is a 7 mile lap around the Pensacola Airport. You can do one, two or three laps with the group. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Note there is an optional 6:35pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to join the group as they ride past. It's a 15mile loop from Summit&Maygarden or you can do the full 30mile trip from RMB (or you can join in anywhere along the route...see map link below). Lights front & rear are obviously required.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
All Abilities are welcome!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE on College Blvd. just 200 yds. from the light on 12th Ave. A and B Groups available. A group is fast (20mph+), B not as fast (17-19) and is a 'no drop' ride.
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (32miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Pensacola (west meets east). Roll out at 6p from the TREK store (701 E. Cervantes St.) Lights (front and back) are mandatory!! No Drop ride. You can also easily make this an 18 mile ride doing the first half.
7a Start. Beautiful 42 miler! This route takes us out to the world class scenery of Pensacola Beach and serenity of Fort Pickens. Regroup at the Ft. Pickens fishing pier and then brief rest stop at the Tom Thumb beside Peg Leg Pete's.
A Group - 19mph+ pace B Group - same route but slower pace (16 - 18mph) No Drop Ride
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning.
The ride has been a staple of the area for 18+ years and counting with anywhere from 20 to 50 riders on any given Saturday. There are 7 convenience stores located 15 to 28 miles from the Trail head start/finish. One of these stores is the usual Saturday destination. The distance of the ride will vary from 42 to 55+ miles and is typically posted by Thursday afternoon on the Blackwater Cycling Facebook page. The pace varies as well. You can typically expect 2 to 3 groups of riders with a Blackwater pace scale as follows: A group - riding speeds of 22 to 30 mph with a finishing moving average of 22+ B group - They're getting frisky. Typical riding speeds are 18 to 24 mph with a finished moving average of 18.5 to 20.5 mph C group and lower - riding speeds depends the company, anticipate riding speeds of 15 to 20 mph depending upon the wind and ongoing conversations. Finished moving average 16-17 mph.
THE DESTINATION MAY CHANGE WITH THE 'C' GROUP!! The core group of riders has been in Blackwater for years and will sometimes opt for a different route than the faster groups.
The superb spring temps make this a wonderful Sunday afternoon tradition! Come out for this fun 30mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
5:30 pm: Monday Meander from Truly Spokin on Tippin Ave.