Westside.  Meet at the eastern trailhead of the Jax-Baldwin Rail Trail, 1804 Imeson Road. Ride Leaders: John Keen, 879-1421 or Larry Clark 710-1245.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE.

1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday: Palm Valley Bridge Meet at the Gate Station at 10968 U.S.1 North. The 5.5m ride to the Palm Valley Bridge over the Intercoastal will be our warmup where, after a brief stretching session, we will do bridge repeats, the number of and intensity to be determined by each participant. Upon completion we'll all ride the 5.5 miles back for a cooldown. Approximate mileage: 20. The purpose of this ride is to improve your overall conditioning and your climbing ability.

2nd and 4th Tuesday: Acosta Bridge Meet at the Boone Park tennis courts at 3730 Park St. The 3.5 mile ride to the Acosta bridge will be our warmup where, after a brief stretching session, we will do bridge repeats, the number of and intensity to be determined by each participant. Upon completion we'll all ride the 3.5 miles back plus whatever is necessary to give us an approximate mileage of 20. The purpose of this ride is to improve your overall conditioning and your climbing ability.

This ride is intended for all level of riders. The number of repeats you do is left to your discretion

Ride Leader is Larry Clark who may be contacted at lg_clark@comcast.net for additional info. THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR NFBC POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Mandarin.  RAM (Ride Around Mandarin) ride.  From the Hooters parking lot at San Jose and Baymeadows.  Ride leaders: Jeff Harrison 904-620-1440 and Bert Shaw  904-262-8902.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE

Jacksonville Beach.  Sandcastle Beaches Ride.  Start in the parking lot across from the new Home Depot in Jacksonville Beach. This is on A1A, just north of JTB in Jacksonville Beach. As you pass the Outback, turn left and look for my yellow Xterra.  We will ride south on Ponte Vedra Blvd., cross A1A at Mickler to the 210 bridge over the intracoastal, back over the bridge, south on A1A (with the new bike lane),and back up PV Blvd to the start. Ride Leader: Ro Kieran, 571-6240 or 543-8378.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Jax-Baldwin Rail Trail.  "The Electric Avenue Ride".  Join Ken, Bob and some other JEA folks at the Imeson end of the Rail Trail for a spirited Electric Slide up and down the trail.  For more info, contact Ken Strickland at 874-5786 or Bob Lucas at 699-8737.  "THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB MILEAGE AND POINTS".

Westside.  Meet at the eastern trailhead of the Jax-Baldwin Rail Trail, 1804 Imeson Road. Ride Leaders: John Keen, 879-1421 or Larry Clark 710-1245.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Ponte Vedra Beach.  The ride will start at Bike Fitters 1110 A1A N, Ponte Bedra Beach (corner of A1A and Micklers) and head towards St. Augustine on A1A.  Depending on the riders, the ride may also include the Palm Valley Bridge.  Contact Drew at 285-3775.  "THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB MILEAGE AND POINTS".

Westside.  Meet at the eastern trailhead of the Jax-Baldwin Rail Trail, 1804 Imeson Road and ride to breakfast at the Truck Stop on US 301 in Baldwin. Ride Leader: Dennis Glasscock 389-2782 daytime or 614-3248 cell.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Ride will resume on March 17, 2010.  Ponte Vedra Beach.  Starts at Winn Dixie, A1A and Solano Road.  JTB East to A1A, South on A1A 2 miles, West on Solano Road, Winn Dixie is on the left.  We ride on Ponte Vedra Blvd to Micklers Landing or further on A1A to one of the Guana Park entrances depending on available daylight.  LIGHTS REQUIRED.  Ride Leader: Ro Kieran 571-6240.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Ride will resume on March 17, 2010.  Wednesday, 6:00 PM A/B/C, 20-30 miles – “The In-Towner”.  The ride will start at the San Jose Center, east side of San Jose Boulvard, just north of Baymeadows Road.  From there, we ride up San Jose Boulevard to downtown, over the Acosta bridge and into Riverside.  Cross the Acosta two or more times for some climbing skills.  Route and length may vary at the ride leaders discretion – no one will be dropped.  Lights are mandatory.  Rider leader: John McDowell 254-6280 or RideDirector@nfbc.us.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE.  

Westside – The Best Side  Come enjoy this forty mile trek to Cecil Field and back.  The circular route includes the neighborhoods of Argyle, Bent Creek, and Oakleaf Plantation as well as some of the few remaining rural areas in this part of Jacksonville.   Directions to Winn Dixie in Argyle:  From I295 and Blanding, South on Blanding 0.3 miles, West (right) onto Argyle Forest Blvd 3.5 miles, left into Winn Dixie Parking Lot. Note: If you pass McDonalds, you've gone too far.  Ride Leader: Larry Elswick 772-1709 or 894-5814.  RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Mandarin.  Mountain Bikes – LIGHTS REQUIRED – This ride is all on road.  Phil or Jim 262-5744

Westside.  Meet at the eastern trailhead of the Jax-Baldwin Rail Trail, 1804 Imeson Road. Ride Leaders: John Keen, 879-1421 or Larry Clark 710-1245. THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Arlington EVERY FRIDAY:  Chili's Bar and Grill, 9350 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225  to Mickler's Landing and back. Social hour at Chili's after the ride.  Ride leader: Bert Shaw, 904-262-8902. In the future we will be adding a 60 mile ride to Guana Park that will depart at 7:45am and be lead by Tom Pleasants.

Mandarin: Panera Bread, 13820 Old St Augustine Road. RIDE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION This altenate  Friday ride is designed to help you build endurance and features sustained riding on dedicated bike lanes on Old St. Augustine Rd. and paved shoulder on Philips Highway to St. Augustine and back.  Ride leader: Bert Shaw, bertram_s@hotmail.com.

"THESE RIDES COUNTS FOR CLUB MILEAGE AND POINTS".

Orange Park.  From the Food Lion, 1670 Wells Road, OP.  "B" Ride Captain: Jeanne 563-7724 or email BiknJeanne@aol.com. THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE. CALL TO CONFIRM FIRST!

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Westside. Meet at the eastern end of the Jacksonville to Baldwin Rails to Trail at 1804 Imeson Rd and be ready to roll at 8:00am. A 3 mile warmup ride will take you to the time trial start on Pritchard Rd. just west of Bulls Bay Highway. The Ride Leader (RL) will release riders at 2 minute intervals after zeroing their computers. After all riders have departed he will then cross Bulls Bay Highway and wait for riders to finish, just east of the highway on Pritchard Rd. The RL will record all times at the finish and the rider's age on the ride sheet. Results will be published in the next issue of Wheelspeak.

The 10 mile time trial map can be downloaded below (click on "read more..."). The time trial course is for fun and practice and includes all righthand turns. Do not risk your life to save a few seconds. DRAFTING IS PROHIBITED!

Thanks to Arun for the idea, and Jonathan Tomassetti for measuring and marking the course. THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE.

NW St. Johns County.  Tour de Durbin Crossing.  The ride will start at Veteran's Park in NW St. Johns County. From I-295, South on San Jose 5 miles,  East  (left) on Race Track 4 miles,  South (right) on Veterans Parkway 1.2 miles.  Most of the ride has bike lanes or shoulders approaching bike lane width, and miles of well landscaped new roads.  Ride Leader: Dave VanderZee davanderzee@gmail.com   904-955-2287.  Map link: www.nfbc.us/LinkClick.aspx THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE. 

Mandarin...Tour de Jax From Mandarin Landing Shopping Center.  Meet in front of Steak and Shake.  Ride Leaders:  Jeanne at 563-7724 or 264-7168 or John McDowell 254-6280.    RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE !!

San Jose. Meet near Open Road Bicycles in the Miramar Shopping Center. We will alter the route each week to include a different place to eat breakfast.  RIDE CAPTAIN: Dennis Glasscock 389-2782 daytime or 614-3248 cell.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR CLUB POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Neptune Beach.  Beaches Sundog Ride.  Beginners Welcome.  If you have never ridden with a group and want to learn, one of us will stay with you and show you how.  We ride south to Micklers Landing and back, then join the 9:00 am ride for another 38 miles (See description below).  Park in the parking lot at the corner of 2nd and Lemon in Neptune Beach.  Ride leader: Ro Kieran 571-6240.  THIS RIDE COUNTS FOR POINTS AND MILEAGE.

Mandarin.  From CHAMPION CYCLING in Mandarin.  We will have riding instructor for beginners.   Phil or Jim 262-5744

Arlington.  From CHAMPION CYCLING on Arlington Rd., three groups. Beginners will learn basic safety and bike skills. Stan @ 724-4922. 

Orange Park.  From ABOUT BIKES on Blanding Blvd., Kent Lofton @ 272-9100.

San Jose.  From Open Road Bicycles at Miramar Plaza, Contact: Scott  636-7772.

St. Augustine.  From Hooters on 312, west of US-1.  This is a race pace ride. These guys get going about 25-30 with race tactics involved.  Contact:  Ken Hinkle (904-824-2422)

Ride leaves from Joe Pelley''s house at 17 Sea Bass Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. Distance is usually 50+ miles at 18-22 mph. Route varies depending upon weather conditions. After the ride, come join us at Joe''s house for drinks, snacks and quick dip in the pool or spa. Ride captains: Aaron Witt and Lisa Elwell. For info call 285-4022.