About The Gliders
The Gliders are a group that strives to
maintain high training speeds over moderate distances and maintain the integrity
of the group. The average speed of our rides generally will fall between
18 and 19 mph. You must be
capable of holding these speeds in order to stay with the group.
For full information about the group,
visit our web page.
To participate, you must sign the safety pledge, wear a helmet,
be able to change a flat tire, and have a capable road bike. You can agree to the safety pledge
on our web site.
If
you are not a club member, you can print a membership form from our web site.
IMPORTANT:
This is the first weekend with winter start times (meet at 9 am). We go back to
8 am the first full weekend in May.
Wednesday, October 5
MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43rd
St and 53rd Ave.
PARK: In the
Chevron station, along NW 43rd St. Start at the north end and work
south. Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53rd Ave. DO NOT use the business lots east
of the Chevron on Saturdays. Overflow parking is along the short east-west street south of the station.
Please watch where you are standing; do not block the flow of traffic
going to the pumps.
TIME: Meet at 7:40 am, depart by 7:50. (As the light continues to go away in the
morning, these times will be adjusted.)
DETAILS: Ride to the north. The regular route for this ride is 40 miles; if you need to get
back early, you can break off and return.
This is a training ride; the group will reform at intersections if necessary.
Saturday, October 8 (Gators host Mississippi State today - Homecoming)
MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43rd
St and 53rd Ave.
PARK: In the
Chevron station, along NW 43rd St. Start at the north end and work
south. Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53rd Ave. DO NOT use the business lots east
of the Chevron on Saturdays. Overflow parking is along the short east-west street south of the station.
Please watch where you are standing; do not block the flow of traffic
going to the pumps.
TIME: Meet at 9 am, depart by 9:15.
DETAILS: Ride to the north, 50-60 miles.
Sunday, October 18
MEET: At the Citgo station on the corner of SW 34th
St and Williston Road.
PARK: At the end
of SW 47th Ave just east of 34th
Street across from the big Post Office. Please do not loiter in the parking
area; we need everyone at the ride start so that we can get organized and leave
on time.
TIME: Meet at 9 am, depart by 9:15.
DETAILS: Ride into
southern territory, 50-60 miles.
If you have not recently done so, you should read the Riding Tips page on our web site.
Relatively Close Events This Weekend:
October 7-9
Mt Dora FL
Mount
Dora Bicycle Festival
31st Annual. Attracting 1500 cyclists, this is Florida's oldest and larges
bicycling event! With rides of varying lengths skill levels, cyclists of all
ages come and see why Lake County is recognized as one of the best places in
the world to ride (Bicycling Magazine, March 1998). Sponsored by the Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 196, Mount Dora, FL 32757. Phone (352)383-2165.
Email: chamber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: https://secure.poweroneinternet.com/mountdora/
October 9 (Sun)
Glen St. Mary FL (one hour north
on SR 121)
Swampman
100
After one easy climb early in the ride, this is a very flat course in
empty forest lands; good for a PR ride.
7:30 am at Baker County High School. 100/71/51/33/10 miles, very
low traffic roads, very flat. Lunch after the ride. Baker County Family YMCA, 98
West Lowder Street, MacClenny FL 32063. (904)259-4987 or (904)259-0898. Fax
(904)259-0731. LODGING IN MacClenny: Be sure to mention "Bike Ride". Days
Inn (904)259-5400. Econo Lodge (904)259-3000.
Email: SEastman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
WWW: http://209.15.113.185:6091/baker/pdf/Swampman%20Bike%20Ride.pdf
