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 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)
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 '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.
Another new route for the New Year! 9a start. We'll do a modified version of the good Thursday nite Trek ride...plus make our way over to Baublits Dr that hugs Bayou Chico. At 37 miles, it's also on the shorter side. Add some extra miles at the end by going on to Scenic and doing the full Bayou Texar loop. Rest stop at Navy Groceries at Sunset & Navy Blvd. No Drop Ride.
Start/Finish - Intersection of Summit Blvd. and Jerry Maygarden. The parking lot of the old fire station across the street (2705 Summit Blvd.) has plenty of parking.
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.).
6:00 pm: Taco Tuesday Airport Loop from RMB and Summit&Maygarden