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Events in October 2020
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Thursday Night from TREK Store
Thursday Night from TREK StoreJoin 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 in the City ~ 'Hurst Hammock' from Summit&MaygardenWFW in the City ~ 'Hurst Hammock' from Summit&Maygarden
7am start. This 52 miler to the little secluded hamlet on the north end of Perdido bay, Hurst Hammock, is a blast! One of our group's favorite routes for sure! Moderate to fast pace (17-21mph). Rest stop at Tom Thumb on Beulah Rd & 9 Mile Rd after climbing out of the Hammock.
Route Maps: Ride with GPS MapMyRide (No drop ride)
Start/Finish - Intersection of Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden. The parking lot of old fire station across the street (2705 Summit Blvd.) has plenty of parking.
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. Meet 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
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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).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTaco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTuesdays 6pm from Ride More Bicycles >>> Taco Tuesday Airport LoopNote 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.[View Route Map] RMB store: 59 E. Gregory St., Pcola 32502
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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.
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 '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. Meet 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
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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).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTaco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTuesdays 6pm from Ride More Bicycles >>> Taco Tuesday Airport LoopNote 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.[View Route Map] RMB store: 59 E. Gregory St., Pcola 32502
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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.
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 '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
View/Download route: 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. Meet 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
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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).
Start/End from WSRE parking lot (same as the Wednesday ride)
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Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTaco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTuesdays 6pm from Ride More Bicycles >>> Taco Tuesday Airport LoopNote 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.[View Route Map] RMB store: 59 E. Gregory St., Pcola 32502
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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.
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 in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWFW in the Country - Blackwater River State Forest
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.
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)
WFW In the City ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&MaygardenWFW In the City ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&Maygarden4p start. Due to the rain out this morning, we'll do this former Club Classic! The ole TERAD! (Tuesday Evening Rendezvous Avec la Douleur) ... a little french lingo, 'date with pain!'. It's a fun 20miler that sticks close to the airport.
Start/Finish - Intersection of Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden. The empty lot of the old fire station is across the street (2750 Summit Blvd.). Plenty of parking.
View/Download Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34502960
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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. Meet 2:30p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
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Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTaco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&MaygardenTuesdays 6pm from Ride More Bicycles >>> Taco Tuesday Airport LoopNote 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.[View Route Map] RMB store: 59 E. Gregory St., Pcola 32502
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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.
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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Fenner Ride! 100, 63, 45, 18 mile optionsFenner Ride! 100, 63, 45, 18 mile options
Join 300+ cyclists for this huge annual special event in the Blackwater River State Forest area. Distance options (with map links) are 100, 63, 45 and 18 miles. It's a ride not a race. Good snacks/drinks at rest stops, good prize opportunities and medals for those riding 100 miles and a great lunch at the finish! 100miler riders start at 7:30a, all others at 8a.
To register - Facebook event: [click here]
Start/Finish: Milton Community Center 5629 Byrom St., Milton, FL
This is a benefit ride to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Florida.