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Events in April 2020
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WFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lot
WFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lotAll 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. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy. The A/B route will continue on Scenic to Summit till the 'Langley Hill' construction is done.
Roll out at 5:30p. View Route Map
We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday Night from TREK StoreThursday Night from TREK Store
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.
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WFW 'In the City' - Innerarity Pt. Loop from Bagelheads (A/B groups)WFW 'In the City' - Innerarity Pt. Loop from Bagelheads (A/B groups)7a start! An excellent ride out to scenic Innerarity Point! Rest stop at Gulf Beach Hwy. & Sorrento (mile20 @ Circle K). A Group - 48 miles. Moderate to Fast pace (19+mph). No Drop Ride
Route Maps: MapMyRide Ride with GPS
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 Innerarity Point. 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.WFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestThe '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.
Truly Spokin address: 5172 Stewart St., Milton
If you have any questions regarding the ride, the quickest way to get a response is to post a question on the Blackwater Cycling Facebook page.
Also feel free to contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com)
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WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)
Fall marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
Route maps: Ride with GPS MapMyRide
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Monday Meander from WSREMonday Meander from WSRE
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! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
New Start Location! Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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WFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lotWFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lot
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. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy. The A/B route will continue on Scenic to Summit till the 'Langley Hill' construction is done.
Roll out at 5:30p. View Route Map
We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday Night from TREK StoreThursday Night from TREK Store
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.
[Click Here] for Route Map
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WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)
Fall marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
Route maps: Ride with GPS MapMyRide
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Monday Meander from WSREMonday Meander from WSRE
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! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
New Start Location! Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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WFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lotWFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lot
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. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy. The A/B route will continue on Scenic to Summit till the 'Langley Hill' construction is done.
Roll out at 5:30p. View Route Map
We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday Night from TREK StoreThursday Night from TREK Store
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.
[Click Here] for Route Map
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WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)
Fall marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
Route maps: Ride with GPS MapMyRide
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Monday Meander from WSREMonday Meander from WSRE
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! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
New Start Location! Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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WFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lotWFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lot
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. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy. The A/B route will continue on Scenic to Summit till the 'Langley Hill' construction is done.
Roll out at 5:30p. View Route Map
We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday Night from TREK StoreThursday Night from TREK Store
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.
[Click Here] for Route Map
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WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (32miler)
Fall marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Roll out at 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
Route maps: Ride with GPS MapMyRide
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Monday Meander from WSREMonday Meander from WSRE
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! Beginners welcome! For more info, contact David Murphy (murf524@gmail.com).
New Start Location! Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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WFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lotWFW Wednesday Worlds from WSRE parking lot
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. Usually there is also a C group which is shorter, slower and stays off of Scenic Hwy. The A/B route will continue on Scenic to Summit till the 'Langley Hill' construction is done.
Roll out at 5:30p. View Route Map
We look forward to seeing you!
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Thursday Night from TREK StoreThursday Night from TREK Store
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.
[Click Here] for Route Map