Note 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.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
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.
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.
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.).
Note 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.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
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.
The WFW is pleased to resume this epic century ride (102miles) to the USS Alabama in Mobile started by the legend Don Davis.
3 Rest Stops: mile28 - Country Convenience store / mile51 - Ala. Memorial Park / mile74 (same store)
There's also a shorter B route option (56miles) that turns around at the mile28 rest stop.
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.
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.).
Roll out at 4:45pm Don't miss this super scenic cruise ride...great for the family on this beautiful secluded part of Pcola Beach. Any kind of bike will be fine on this 15 miler roundtrip to the Fort and back. Bring your lights and Pass or $7 in case needed for the Park entry. We usually have enough passes to cover everyone.
We'll stop and regroup at the Ft. Pickens fishing pier and watch the sun set, then return w/ the beautiful full moon in our face! Start/Finish at Park West parking lot - Soundside (just prior to entering the park). View Route Map
Note 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.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
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.
8a start ** 1 hr Cold Weather Delayed start ** - 44 miles 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. No Drop Ride. Rest stop at the Tom Thumb (corner of Hwy 29 & Muscogee Rd).
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.
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.
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.).
Note 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.
9a from a location near Milton. Please see the full information for each ride, including changes to the ride day due to weather, are posted on the Blackwater Cyclists Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackwatercyclists.
The ride concept is a slower paced social ride averaging between 13 and 15 mph. Most rides will involve a group meal stop mid-ride or at the end of the ride. Average distance will typically be between 40 and 60 miles. Different starting locations (usually in Santa Rosa county) give riders the opportunity to ride a variety of new and different mostly rural routes. The typical group size is about a dozen riders although all are welcome. Plan to ride together, stop for pictures, and enjoy the company of some friendly cyclists!
For more details contact Ernie Conner at ecconnerjr@aol.com
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.
8am Start 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 - 19
Note, 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!
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.
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.).
Note 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.
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.
8am start. This 52 miler 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 to fast pace (17-22mph). Rest stop at Tom Thumb on Beulah Rd & 9 Mile Rd after climbing out of the Hammock.
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.
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.
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.).
6:00 pm: Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&Maygarden