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Events in January 2019
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WFW in the City - A Hill Too Far from Summit&Maygarden (A/B groups)
WFW in the City - A Hill Too Far from Summit&Maygarden (A/B groups)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., 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.
B Group - 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.
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 6:30pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to meet 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 -
Thursday Night Lights from WSREThursday Night Lights from WSRE
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (23miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Mallory Heights, E. Pensacola Heights and East Hill. Roll out at 6p from the WSRE parking lot. Lights (front and back) are mandatory!!
[Click Here] for Route Map:
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WFW All Together in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWFW All Together in the Country - Blackwater River State Forest
This first Saturday on the New Year the 'In Town' group will join our 'compatriots' in the country. 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.
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 (30miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (30miler)
The superb fall 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.).
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 6:30pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to meet 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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Thursday Night Lights from WSREThursday Night Lights from WSRE
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (23miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Mallory Heights, E. Pensacola Heights and East Hill. Roll out at 6p from the WSRE parking lot. Lights (front and back) are mandatory!!
[Click Here] for Route Map:
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WFW in the City - A Hill Too Far from Summit&Maygarden (A/B groups)WFW in the City - A Hill Too Far from Summit&Maygarden (A/B groups)
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., 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.
B Group - 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.
WFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWe 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 (30miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (30miler)
The superb fall 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.).
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 6:30pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to meet 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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Thursday Night Lights from WSREThursday Night Lights from WSRE
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (23miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Mallory Heights, E. Pensacola Heights and East Hill. Roll out at 6p from the WSRE parking lot. Lights (front and back) are mandatory!!
[Click Here] for Route Map:
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WFW in the City - Lillian Loop from Bagelheads (A & B Group options!)WFW in the City - Lillian Loop from Bagelheads (A & B Group options!)
7am Start from Bagelheads. A great ride to the quiet country roads of Lillian, Ala.A group A Group 48 miles Moderate to fast pace. [route map]
B Group - The B's follow the same route but instead of turning right on 98 from Lillian Hwy. as the A's will do, the B's will continue straight onto Dog Track Rd. (30 total miles). Rest stop at Tom Thumb on Dog Track & Blue Angel. No drop ride. Ride Leader: Roger Hosmer [view route]Start/Finish Location: Bagelheads (916 E. Gregory St. )A group paceline avg - 19+ (assuming flat, good road w/ no wind)B group paceline avg - 16 - 19Note, this is not an overall avg. Also, whatever speed you can do solo, add 2mph when you're enjoying the nice draft in the paceline...with that same effort!WFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWe 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 (30miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (30miler)
The superb fall 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.).
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 6:30pm starting point from Summit & Maygarden to meet 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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Thursday Night Lights from WSREThursday Night Lights from WSRE
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (23miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Mallory Heights, E. Pensacola Heights and East Hill. Roll out at 6p from the WSRE parking lot. Lights (front and back) are mandatory!!
[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 50 miler for the A Group to the little secluded village on the north end of Perdido bay, Hurst Hammock, is a blast! One of our group's favorite routes for sure! Moderate pace (17-20mph). Rest stop at Tom Thumb on Beulah Rd & 9 Mile Rd after climbing out of the Hammock.
A Group leader: Mike Percy View Route Map (No drop ride)
Start/Finish - Intersection of Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden. There's a fire station across the street (2705 Summit Blvd.). Plenty of parking next to the station.
WFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWFW in the Country - Blackwater River State ForestWe 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 (30miler)WFW all Together > NAS Back Gate Loop from Bayview Park (30miler)
The superb fall 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.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
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Thursday Night Lights from WSREThursday Night Lights from WSRE
Join us for this fun, safe, fast paced ride (23miler) through the nice neighborhoods of Mallory Heights, E. Pensacola Heights and East Hill. Roll out at 6p from the WSRE parking lot. Lights (front and back) are mandatory!!
[Click Here] for Route Map: