The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). Mark Woolson has offered to lead a slower paced 12- 14 mph group if needed/desired. 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).
7:30a 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. Remote starts 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
The 'delicious' WFW Taco Tuesday ride is very fun and popular and starts downtown at the RMB store! No Drop Ride! Moving pace 17 - 21mph. If you do drop off the back we have several re-group points along the route.
6pm. We are glad to have this ole classic, the TERAD, back on the calendar as a 'B group option' - slower & shorter - to the Taco Tuesday ride. "tee-rad" = Tues Evening Rendezvous Avec Douler (meeting w/ pain). Except now with 'less douler'...it's all fun and social. Moderate pace - No Drop Ride. 18 mile loop. Avg. pace 17-19mph.
Start/Finish - Summit Blvd & Jerry Maygarden. There is a fire station (2750 Summit Blvd) across the street with plenty of parking beside it or you can park along Maygarden (east side)
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.
Come out and join the new Thursday #Merica Ride! We Ride Together! It's a great 25mile loop starting 5:30p at the Gulf Coast Cycle & Tri shop...the course takes us down Spanish Trail, then Summit to Scenic Hwy, Hyde Park, Bayou Blvd to 12th Ave. for a complete loop around the airport including a nice sprint zone on Maygarden (regroup at the end). This is a no drop ride...remember we Ride Together!! Avg. speed: 18mpg
7am start. Don't miss this grand, metric century loop going up to Molino, then over to Barrineau Park School Rd and onto the hills of Jacks Branch Rd. (at least it has new smooth asphalt), then down 97.
A Group - 62 miles View Map Route 2 brief rest stops. 28.6m Tom Thumb (Hwy. 97 & Hwy 29) / 41.6m Quick Fill store (Jacks Branch & Muscogee Rd.) Moderate to Fast Pace.
BGroup - 42 miles View Map Route Instead to continuing north to Molino, B's make a left on Muscogee Rd (at the paper mill), then left down 97. No Drop Ride. Rest stop 28.9m Circle K (Pine Forest & 9 Mile Rd)
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.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning (7:30a roll out).
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.
Happy Labor Day! While it may be on the shorter side at 30 miles it makes up for it in some decent hill climbing around UWF and Scenic Hills! Moderate pace - No drop ride
7:30a 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. Remote starts 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
The 'delicious' WFW Taco Tuesday ride is very fun and popular and starts downtown at the RMB store! No Drop Ride! Moving pace 17 - 21mph. If you do drop off the back we have several re-group points along the route.
6pm. We are glad to have this ole classic, the TERAD, back on the calendar as a 'B group option' - slower & shorter - to the Taco Tuesday ride. "tee-rad" = Tues Evening Rendezvous Avec Douler (meeting w/ pain). Except now with 'less douler'...it's all fun and social. Moderate pace - No Drop Ride. 18 mile loop. Avg. pace 17-19mph.
Start/Finish - Summit Blvd & Jerry Maygarden. There is a fire station (2750 Summit Blvd) across the street with plenty of parking beside it or you can park along Maygarden (east side)
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.
Come out and join the new Thursday #Merica Ride! We Ride Together! It's a great 25mile loop starting 5:30p at the Gulf Coast Cycle & Tri shop...the course takes us down Spanish Trail, then Summit to Scenic Hwy, Hyde Park, Bayou Blvd to 12th Ave. for a complete loop around the airport including a nice sprint zone on Maygarden (regroup at the end). This is a no drop ride...remember we Ride Together!! Avg. speed: 18mpg
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
The WFW In Town group are headed to the country to meet our compatriots to do same 'Road Race Stage' as the Subway PCC which is next weekend! The 'meet up' is always the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton (7:30a roll out).
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 Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). Mark Woolson has offered to lead a slower paced 12- 14 mph group if needed/desired. 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).
7:30a 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. Remote starts 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
The 'delicious' WFW Taco Tuesday ride is very fun and popular and starts downtown at the RMB store! No Drop Ride! Moving pace 17 - 21mph. If you do drop off the back we have several re-group points along the route.
6pm. We are glad to have this ole classic, the TERAD, back on the calendar as a 'B group option' - slower & shorter - to the Taco Tuesday ride. "tee-rad" = Tues Evening Rendezvous Avec Douler (meeting w/ pain). Except now with 'less douler'...it's all fun and social. Moderate pace - No Drop Ride. 18 mile loop. Avg. pace 17-19mph.
Start/Finish - Summit Blvd & Jerry Maygarden. There is a fire station (2750 Summit Blvd) across the street with plenty of parking beside it or you can park along Maygarden (east side)
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.
Come out and join the new Thursday #Merica Ride! We Ride Together! It's a great 25mile loop starting 5:30p at the Gulf Coast Cycle & Tri shop...the course takes us down Spanish Trail, then Summit to Scenic Hwy, Hyde Park, Bayou Blvd to 12th Ave. for a complete loop around the airport including a nice sprint zone on Maygarden (regroup at the end). This is a no drop ride...remember we Ride Together!! Avg. speed: 18mpg
3 mile Time Trial. Come out to the beach for the opening stage of the 8th annual Subway Pcola Cycling Classic. The 'launch pad' is Park East on Pensacola Beach. Park East is about one mile east of Portofino Resort.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning (7:30a roll out).
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.
It's great 25 mile loop for the 'Road Race Stage' in the Blackwater State Forest area in N. Milton. The start/finish is Springhill Rd. and Fleming Bridge Rd. 8451 Springhill Rd
Click here for route map of race course. Come out and cheer the racers...especially our many locals representing!
The Best for Last! Don't this miss this thrilling final stage, the spectator favorite Criterium! Racers are flying past you every 2 min. as they're doing multiple laps on the closed 3/4mile course in downtown Pcola. Come to the start/finish area at Jefferson St. & Gov't. Come and cheer all our locals racing against top cyclists from around the country!
If you kids or grandkids, they would really enjoy the free kids fun race (one lap around the course/12&under/each child will have a raffle for a chance to win a nice new bike) and also new this year, the Family Expo.
The Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). Mark Woolson has offered to lead a slower paced 12- 14 mph group if needed/desired. 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).
7:30a 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. Remote starts 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
The 'delicious' WFW Taco Tuesday ride is very fun and popular and starts downtown at the RMB store! No Drop Ride! Moving pace 17 - 21mph. If you do drop off the back we have several re-group points along the route.
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.
Come out and join the new Thursday #Merica Ride! We Ride Together! It's a great 25mile loop starting 5:30p at the Gulf Coast Cycle & Tri shop...the course takes us down Spanish Trail, then Summit to Scenic Hwy, Hyde Park, Bayou Blvd to 12th Ave. for a complete loop around the airport including a nice sprint zone on Maygarden (regroup at the end). This is a no drop ride...remember we Ride Together!! Avg. speed: 18mpg
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. Moderate to Fast pace. A group: 56 miles. View Route Map
B group: 37 miles. This is a slower pace (16-18mph) and follows the same route but turns around at Mile 21, the Tom Thumb rest stop on Nantahala Beach Rd and 98.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning (7:30a roll out).
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 Wheelmen version of the "Slow Ride"! The pace is 14-16 mph (16 MAX!). Mark Woolson has offered to lead a slower paced 12- 14 mph group if needed/desired. 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).
7:30a 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. Remote starts 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
The 'delicious' WFW Taco Tuesday ride is very fun and popular and starts downtown at the RMB store! No Drop Ride! Moving pace 17 - 21mph. If you do drop off the back we have several re-group points along the route.
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.
Come out and join the new Thursday #Merica Ride! We Ride Together! It's a great 25mile loop starting 5:30p at the Gulf Coast Cycle & Tri shop...the course takes us down Spanish Trail, then Summit to Scenic Hwy, Hyde Park, Bayou Blvd to 12th Ave. for a complete loop around the airport including a nice sprint zone on Maygarden (regroup at the end). This is a no drop ride...remember we Ride Together!! Avg. speed: 18mpg
This Saturday 7:30a, the 'In Town' WFW group will join up with the regular Ride More Bicycles shop ride. The Club is thankful for RMB's sponsorship and as such would like to recognize them and join them for their very popular standard Saturday ride & route (approx. 32 miles). It features 3 sprint zones but the group re-gathers after each one and has 2 short cuts if needed or desired.
We meet at the Blackwater Heritage Trail head next to Truly Spokin' in Milton each Saturday morning (7:30a roll out).
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.
8:00 am: Pensacola Cycling Classic / Criterium - Stage 3 (final)