The 'Monday Meander' is 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. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride and do 1 lap, 2 laps or all 3! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot at 1000 College Blvd. (just 100 yards off of 12th Ave. on College Blvd. - same as the Wednesday ride)
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 8am. Distances and routes will vary. Moderate Pace - No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish at Whataburger at 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (at the foot of the Bob Sikes 'beach' bridge).
For more info contact Ride Leader Mike Gross (Mike_N_Carol@yahoo.com / 850-849-2550)
All Abilities are welcome for this 25miler!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE at 1000 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 (17-20) and is a 'no drop' ride. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy.
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! An excellent ride out to scenic InnerarityPoint! Rest stop at Gulf Beach Hwy. & Sorrento (mile20 @ Circle K). A Group - 48 miles. Moderate to Fast 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.
*** New Ride on Saturday mornings till the bridge is repaired for all the 'Breezers'! *** 8a start from Whataburger(Gulf Breeze - 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.). Don't miss this beautiful 'Around the Sound' route, a 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. 42 miles.
Other route options are possible as well such as going to Fort Pickens.
Ride Leaders Mike Gross (850.849.2550) and Paul LaRose (850.380.6775). Feel free to contact them if you have any questions.
The 'Wheelmen in the Country' 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.
Sunday afternoons in the Spring are ideal for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
Moderate to Fast pace. The 'moving pace' is typically 19-22mph after a few miles of easier peddling.
The 'Monday Meander' is 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. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride and do 1 lap, 2 laps or all 3! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot at 1000 College Blvd. (just 100 yards off of 12th Ave. on College Blvd. - same as the Wednesday ride)
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 8am. Distances and routes will vary. Moderate Pace - No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish at Whataburger at 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (at the foot of the Bob Sikes 'beach' bridge).
For more info contact Ride Leader Mike Gross (Mike_N_Carol@yahoo.com / 850-849-2550)
All Abilities are welcome for this 25miler!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE at 1000 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 (17-20) and is a 'no drop' ride. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy.
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! This grand loop does exactly what it implies, "Circles the City" (aka, the 'Pcola Super Loop', '3 Amigos'). It's a great 48miler w/ a rest stop at Blue Angel & Dog Track Rd. Moderate to Fast pace. No Drop Ride. [View Route Map]
Start/End from Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden Rd. The empty lot of the old fire station is across the street (2750 Summit Blvd.) with plenty of parking.
*** New Ride on Saturday mornings till the bridge is repaired for all the 'Breezers'! *** 8a start from Whataburger(Gulf Breeze - 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.). Don't miss this beautiful 'Around the Sound' route, a 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. 42 miles.
Other route options are possible as well such as going to Fort Pickens.
Ride Leaders Mike Gross (850.849.2550) and Paul LaRose (850.380.6775). Feel free to contact them if you have any questions.
The 'Wheelmen in the Country' 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.
Sunday afternoons in the Spring are ideal for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
Moderate to Fast pace. The 'moving pace' is typically 19-22mph after a few miles of easier peddling.
The 'Monday Meander' is 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. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride and do 1 lap, 2 laps or all 3! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot at 1000 College Blvd. (just 100 yards off of 12th Ave. on College Blvd. - same as the Wednesday ride)
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 8am. Distances and routes will vary. Moderate Pace - No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish at Whataburger at 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (at the foot of the Bob Sikes 'beach' bridge).
For more info contact Ride Leader Mike Gross (Mike_N_Carol@yahoo.com / 850-849-2550)
All Abilities are welcome for this 25miler!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE at 1000 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 (17-20) and is a 'no drop' ride. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy.
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.
*** New Ride on Saturday mornings till the bridge is repaired for all the 'Breezers'! *** 8a start from Whataburger(Gulf Breeze - 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.). Don't miss this beautiful 'Around the Sound' route, a 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. 42 miles.
Other route options are possible as well such as going to Fort Pickens.
Ride Leaders Mike Gross (850.849.2550) and Paul LaRose (850.380.6775). Feel free to contact them if you have any questions.
The 'Wheelmen in the Country' 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.
Inaugural April Century Ride...Tour de Brew!A & B Groups are doing this 100miler. Plus we have a 45mile option...the Lillian Loop (C group) and a 30mile option (D group)
Start/finish: McGuire's Irish Pub
Two 100mile groups, Same route - Different start times! 7a Start - A group 22+mph (C & D groups also start at 7a)
4 Rest Stops along the way:
#1 Mile 25.5 Big Country's Food Stop
#2 Mile 52.6 Bon Secour Pic-N-Pay
#3 Mile 74 Tom Thumb
#4 Mile 87 Thrift Store
View/Download C Group 45mile 'Lillian Loop' Route: Ride w/ GPS
The D group (30miler) follow this same route but instead of turning right on 98 from Lillian Hwy. as the C's will do, the D's will continue straight onto Dog Track Rd. Rest stop at Tom Thumb on Dog Track & Blue Angel. No drop ride. View Route
McGuire's Irish Pub (600 E. Gregory St.) - We'll meet in the parking lot on the far east side of the restaurant. Please park along Heinberg St. or in the parking area behind Bagelheads.
For more info, contact David Mayo (dmayojr@gmail.com or 850.572.3000)
Sunday afternoons in the Spring are ideal for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
Moderate to Fast pace. The 'moving pace' is typically 19-22mph after a few miles of easier peddling.
The 'Monday Meander' is 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. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride and do 1 lap, 2 laps or all 3! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot at 1000 College Blvd. (just 100 yards off of 12th Ave. on College Blvd. - same as the Wednesday ride)
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 8am. Distances and routes will vary. Moderate Pace - No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish at Whataburger at 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (at the foot of the Bob Sikes 'beach' bridge).
For more info contact Ride Leader Mike Gross (Mike_N_Carol@yahoo.com / 850-849-2550)
All Abilities are welcome for this 25miler!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE at 1000 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 (17-20) and is a 'no drop' ride. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy.
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.
*** New Ride on Saturday mornings till the bridge is repaired for all the 'Breezers'! *** 8a start from Whataburger(Gulf Breeze - 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.). Don't miss this beautiful 'Around the Sound' route, a 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. 42 miles.
Other route options are possible as well such as going to Fort Pickens.
Ride Leaders Mike Gross (850.849.2550) and Paul LaRose (850.380.6775). Feel free to contact them if you have any questions.
The 'Wheelmen in the Country' 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.
Sunday afternoons in the Spring are ideal for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
Moderate to Fast pace. The 'moving pace' is typically 19-22mph after a few miles of easier peddling.
The 'Monday Meander' is 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. Helmets are required but not spandex. Come on out for a casual nearly flat ride and do 1 lap, 2 laps or all 3! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot at 1000 College Blvd. (just 100 yards off of 12th Ave. on College Blvd. - same as the Wednesday ride)
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 8am. Distances and routes will vary. Moderate Pace - No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish at Whataburger at 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (at the foot of the Bob Sikes 'beach' bridge).
For more info contact Ride Leader Mike Gross (Mike_N_Carol@yahoo.com / 850-849-2550)
All Abilities are welcome for this 25miler!!! Meet in the big parking lot behind WSRE at 1000 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 (17-20) and is a 'no drop' ride. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy.
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.
*** New Ride on Saturday mornings till the bridge is repaired for all the 'Breezers'! *** 8a start from Whataburger(Gulf Breeze - 1135 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.). Don't miss this beautiful 'Around the Sound' route, a 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. 42 miles.
Other route options are possible as well such as going to Fort Pickens.
Ride Leaders Mike Gross (850.849.2550) and Paul LaRose (850.380.6775). Feel free to contact them if you have any questions.
The 'Wheelmen in the Country' 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.
Sunday afternoons in the Spring are ideal for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
Moderate to Fast pace. The 'moving pace' is typically 19-22mph after a few miles of easier peddling.