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President's Corner February, a month usually notable mostly for its brevity, provided us with some extraordinary events this year—a lunar eclipse, a leap day, a full panoply of weather including a local tornado and temperatures ranging from the 80’s to freezing, the annual attack of the gorging and pooping robins on their way north, a surfeit of politics, including two opportunities to exercise our suffrage rights—did you vote? I am so ready for March! Saturday rides are continuing their popularity and many of our club members are participating in the 2008 time trials in Brevard and Orlando, as well as out-of-the-area century rides. Don’t forget to email event chairman Joe Grinarml to be put on the volunteer list for the 2008 Intracoastal Waterway Century, the last Sunday in October. Volunteers have the most fun! (Plus they get free t-shirts and a scrumptious thankyou dinner.) In the meantime, keep your eyes on the road and your feet on the pedals! Keep on rollin’, Area Bike Rides For a full list see: http://www.floridabicycle.org/fbtc/index.html Rotary's Fourth Annual L.O.S.T Bike Ride March 29, 2008 Come see and enjoy the magnificent vistas of Lake Okeechobee while you ride, run or walk its scenic trail. Refreshments and bathroom facilities are provided along the route as you tour the 12, 20, 40, or 54 mile roundtrip courses beginning and ending at the Scott Driver Boat Ramp (Highway 78 West). Certified bicycle helmets are required. Welcome orientation and sign-in will begin at 7:00 AM. Phone: 863-763-3101, Fax: 863-763-1624. Jim McInnes, Farm Bureau Insurance Co., 401 NW 4th St, Okeechobee, Fl 34972.
March 30 , 2008 Sponsored by Tampa Bay Freewheelers (TBF). Cycling tours of 20, 38, 62, and 100 miles (62 + 38). Hillsborough Community College, 1206 N. Park Rd., Plant City, FL 33563 (I-4 to exit 22). Registration 6:00 am. Hot breakfast 6:30 to 9:00 am. Mass start 7:30 am. Hot lunch 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Support ends 3:00 pm sharp on all routes. Rest stops; SAG and mechanical support; long-sleeved T-shirt (guaranteed to pre-registered riders); reasonably-priced sports massage; vendor displays; camaraderie; strawberry shortcake; and manydoor prizes. Online Registration $35 (closes midnight March 17). Day-of-Ride Registration $40. Register online through Active.com link on TBF web site. Or call to register. (No mail-in registration.) 813-404-5721. Email: RubenWatson@hotmail.com
April 5, 2008 Alzheimer's Family Organization 10K, 25K, 50K & 100K Bicycle Tours. WWW: www.alzheimersfamily.org/events.htm#Rallies%20To%20Remember
April 5-6 , 2008 Tour of Springtime Rural Vistas. The 2008 TOSRV Date is April 12-13th. Rather than go to Albany, new routes will meander throughout the Big Bend region. On Day 1 we will begin in the Quincy area. The century route will be a northern loop that returns back to Quincy. Day 2 will begin in downtown Tallahassee. The century route will lead to vistas in the flatter regions south of Tallahassee. The 2-day, 200-mile routes should include historic towns, the Jim Woodruff Dam, Torreya State Park, Wakulla State Park, Natural Bridge State Park, St Mark's rails to trails, and our canopy roads. The highlight of the festival weekend will take place downtown Tallahassee on Saturday night. Atomic Racing will be hosting three main event criterium races for all to see. This very exciting, spectator friendly race will be downtown, right under the lights. Hotel reservations for Saturday, April 12th at any downtown Tallahassee location is advised. The Big Bend cycling festivities will begin downtown at approximately 5 p.m. The Sunday, Day 2 start of TOSRV will also be at a downtown location. Email: tosrvsouth@yahoo.com April 6, 2008 20/40/67/100 mile options. Registration opens at 6:30 am at start/finish. Pedal along side sanctuaries and wildlife refuges, silver lagoons and turquoise seas. 5 rest stops, marked route, cue sheets, t-shirt and complimentary food at the start/finish Marsh Landing restaurant 44 N. Broadway Fellsmere, Fl 32948 (321)779-9463 (Linda). Email: lhopkins@cfl.rr.com
April 12-17, 2008 A springtime bicycling adventure that features three or six days of supported rides over some of the best cycling roads in North Florida and South Georgia. The first three days will be based at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak. The last three days will be based at Cherry Lake Campground north of Madison.
WWW: http://www.FloridaFreewheelers.com
April 26-27, 2008 Winter Haven to Seaworld in Orlando, and back. The Bright House Networks MS Bike Ride is the premiere charity ride in Florida. Join us as we fight MS and bike thru some of Central Florida’s best cycling areas. With three fully supported route options (50, 75, 100 miles each day), rest stops every 8-12 miles, scenic views of the famous Florida orange groves, picturesque lakes, and the quaint towns that embody Central Florida, the MS Bike Ride is the event to ride! Whether you are a beginner, weekend warrior, or a hard core roadie we want to see you there! Ryan Bumgardner, Manager, MS Bike Ride, National MS Society, 2701 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 100, Maitland , FL 32751. Email: ryan.bumgardner@flc.nmss.org
May 2-4, 2008 Enjoy beautiful spring weather at the Suwannee Bicycle Association’s, Spring Pedal and Paddle Festival, May 2 – 4, at Stephen Foster State Park, White Springs, Florida. Activities include bicycling, paddling and hiking. Miles of scenic country roads offer road riders different options daily. Mountain bikers have over 75 miles of easy to challenging off road trails. Free Beginners Mountain Bike class. Kayak or canoe the pristine Suwannee River or enjoy paddling the crystal clear Ichetucknee River. Hike a short section of the Florida trail during the Eco Photo Hike with Edwin McCook, Suwannee River Water Management District. Family friendly activities make up fun-filled weekend along the banks of the Suwannee River. Camping and meals provided; children under 6 are free and under 12 half price. For more details, pricing and reservations, visit our web site. Contact Kim 904-797-7290. Email: woodbike@bellsouth.net |
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