Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club

	Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club Withlacoochee TRAIL RIDE 2008
*Who? CCBC Members and guests* *What? Annual trip to ride the Withlacoochee State Trail* *When? March 5-7 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday* The Withlacoochee State trail is a 46-mile-long Rails-to-Trails project - 12 feet wide, asphalt surface, scenic and well-marked. It lends itself to individual choices of speed and distance, so there truly is something for everyone. Our trip is very informal, completely flexible, and a lot of fun. Come join us!! We will headquarter at the Central Motel, which is located adjacent to the trail in Inverness, FL. Non-smoking rooms are being held by Wanda Short for CCBC members for the nights of March 5-6. Call (352)726-4515 or (800)554-7241 as soon as possible for a reservation, & mention that you are with the Coastal Cruisers. Inverness is located approximately 2 1/2 hours from Venice. Take I-75 north to exit 314 (old 63), go west on Rte. 48, then north on US-41. The Central Motel is at 721 S. US-41, Inverness. Camping is available in the area. Planned Activities Everything is completely flexible. Because everyone is responsible for their own meals, lodging, etc., you are absolutely free to do as much or as little as you like. The following events are used as our general schedule guideline for planning purposes. Wed., Mar. 5 5:15 PM - Pre-dinner Gathering - Central Motel – Level I Conference Room 6:00 PM - Meet in the Central Motel parking lot for 6:15 dinner at Stumpknockers Restaurant. Reservations are necessary for both Wednesday and Thursday dinners. Wanda Short will make group reservations, but you must contact her ASAP to let her know you’ll be there for dinner. Stumpknockers can accommodate the entire group for this night. Thur., Mar. 6 8:30 AM - Meet in the Central Motel parking lot to ride the trail. We can divide into as many groups as we need to accommodate everyone’s riding preferences. 5:15 PM - Pre-dinner Gathering - Central Motel - Level I Conference Room 6:00 PM - Meet in the Central Motel parking lot to go to dinner. Again, you must let Wanda know your preference to have CCBC reservations at: ANGELO’S RISTORANTI – Italian fare, downtown Inverness, space for 20 FRANKIE’S GRILL – varied menu, 10 minute drive, space for 30 www.frankiesgrill.com VAN DER VALK RESTAURANT (www.valkusa.com) - fine dining in a country club setting, 15 minute drive to the north of Inverness CINNAMON STICKS - well rounded menu with food "like Grandma used to make", no alcohol, located a mile west of downtown Inverness; NOTE: restaurant will not accept advance reservations Fri., Mar.7 Morning Trail ride; optional start times. Central Motel's check-out time is 11:00. Lodging Option Central Motel, Inverness 1-352-726-4515 or 1-800-554-7241 CCBC Contact Wanda Short (wjs_56@hotmail.com) 941 484-5501 Hope You Can Join Us For TRAIL RIDE 2008!!