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Events in December 2020
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Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&Maygarden
Taco 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 -
Gulf Breeze Ride from WhataburgerGulf Breeze Ride from Whataburger
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 9am. 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)
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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, Winter & Spring marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 2p from the Bayview Park tennis courts parking lot (2172 East Mallory St.).
No Drop Ride. Moderate to Fast pace.
End of Year WFW Party ~ Cactus CantinaEnd of Year WFW Party ~ Cactus CantinaThis year's 'End of Year' party will be Sunday, December 6th from 6 – 8pm. at Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill located at 5121 N. 12th Ave. (across from the airport)There is no cost and the invitation is for current West Florida Wheelmen members.Thank you and see you there! -
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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Gulf Breeze Ride from WhataburgerGulf Breeze Ride from Whataburger
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 9am. 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)
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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 ~ 'Circle the City' from Summit&MaygardenWFW in the City ~ 'Circle the City' from Summit&Maygarden
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.
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, Winter & Spring marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 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 6:35pm 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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Gulf Breeze Ride from WhataburgerGulf Breeze Ride from Whataburger
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 9am. 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)
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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 - Lillian Loop from Bagelheads (A & B Group options!)WFW in the City - Lillian Loop from Bagelheads (A & B Group options!)
***Cold weather delay*** Start at 8am from Bagelheads. A great ride to the quiet country roads of Lillian, Ala. A Group 45 miles Moderate to fast pace. [Ride with GPS 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. [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 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, Winter & Spring marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 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 6:35pm 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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Gulf Breeze Ride from WhataburgerGulf Breeze Ride from Whataburger
Join the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 9am. 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)
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WFW all Together ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&MaygardenWFW all Together ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&Maygarden
9a start! 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 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 - 'Loop Around The Mill' from Summit&Maygarden / A & B GroupsWFW in the City - 'Loop Around The Mill' from Summit&Maygarden / A & B Groups*** Cold Weather Delay start till 10a*** - 44 miles. Starting later than normal to let it heat up some. Instead to continuing north to Molino like we do on a "Hill Too Far", we'll make a left on Muscogee Rd (at the paper mill), then left down 97.
2 Ride Groups - A Group 21mph+ / B Group does the same route but slower pace 18-21mph. No Drop Ride
Rest stop at the Tom Thumb (corner of Hwy 29 & Muscogee Rd).
View & Download Route Map: Ride w/ GPS
Start/End from Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden Rd. The empty lot where the old fire station used to be across the street (2750 Summit Blvd.) has plenty of parking.
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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, Winter & Spring marks the return for this fun 32mile loop to the west side. Meet 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 6:35pm 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 all Together ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&MaygardenWFW all Together ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&Maygarden
8a start! 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
Gulf Breeze Ride from WhataburgerGulf Breeze Ride from WhataburgerJoin the WFW in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre area for this new weekly ride every Wednesday @ 9am. 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)
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WFW all Together ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&MaygardenWFW all Together ~ "Ole TERAD" route from Summit&Maygarden
8a start! 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