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GCCMail: Strays ride Saturday October 14, 8:15 am


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  • Subject: GCCMail: Strays ride Saturday October 14, 8:15 am
  • From: robertwilt@xxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:09:42 -0400
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A hawk perches on a fence post in front of sorghum growing along 59 th St, near the UF Dairy
 
Saturday October 14,  Strays will ride about 45 miles from Hague into the LaCrosse, Brooker, Santa Fe and Worthington Springs areas. This is a distance prep ride for the upcoming Gainesville Cycling Festival weekend.
 
Meet at DeSoto Park in Hague at 8:15 am for an 8:30 departure. 
 
Ride speed range 5 - 36 mph, varying with terrain.
 
Average speed in recent times has typically been approaching 14 mph,  This ride is mostly flat, but has a hill or two.
 
There will be a convenience store or rest room opportunity about every 10 - 15 miles.
 
No pace lines, no wheel sucking, no racing, just a fun social ride.
 
Helmets are REQUIRED on all Strays rides, mirrors recommended, headphones forbidden.
 
Post ride the hungry will head to a local restaurant for lunch, probably Conestoga.
 
Safety  protocols  are  always  observed on Strays rides
NEW RIDERS  must  read  the  following  before  joining  us:
 
Any other questions:
 
Rob Wilt
GCC VP
380-0561
(All calls are screened, if you identify yourself as
 a club member and I am home, I will pick up)
To get to Hague from Gainesville:
From the intersection of 441 and NW 43rd st. go north (left) on 441 for 2 miles. De Soto park will be on the right just before the convenience store. Park wherever you like.