Watch
out for opening car doors
Ride predictably, act like a good driver. Drivers are used to the
patterns of other drivers. Ride in a straight line, obey traffic
signs and signals, and do not weave in and out of traffic. Riding
predictably reduces your chances of a crash with a motor vehicle.
Look, signal and look again before changing lanes or making a turn.
Establish eye contact with drivers. Seeing a driver is often not
enough. Make sure drivers see you before executing a turn or riding
in front of a turning car. Watch out for opening car doors. Be
prepared for the possibility that a car door may be opened in your
path. When possible, leave room between yourself and parked cars (3
feet is generally recommended) so that you can avoid a door that
opens unexpectedly. Stay visible. Wear brightly colored clothing for
daytime riding. At night, use reflective materials and lights
This information provided by CCBC member JoAnn Slemmer
LEVEL C: Moderate—13 to 16 mph, occasional stops
LEVEL D: Leisure/Easy—10 to 12
mph, several stops
Doing club rides is what we're about. Everybody loves to ride. And
everyone loves to ride with a good leader. Leading is a
great way to give back to the club. It's a thoughtful
undertaking, requires planning, is a special responsibility, is
fun and rewarding, ...and it puts you at the front of the line!
Think about your favorite area. Drive it and do a solo ride to get
to know it personally for the distance, the best turns, the
heads-up places, the rest stop possibilities, the scenery. Study
the map for additional alternatives. Ask someone to join you in
a trial run. See CCBC Ride Leader Guidelines on the web site.
Either contact them ahead of time, or be ready to say YES when
Jack, Wanda, Richard or Peggy invites you to be a weekend CCBC
leader.
Expect to see some new leaders emerging. As on ANY ride, please-
*Thank them for taking the Lead.
*Offer to be a sweep.
*Welcome guests and help them to know which group might be best
for them.
*Model safe riding.
*And again, let the Leader know that their efforts are appreciated.
We're fortunate to have
so many wonderful places for biking! It's marvelous to have a
membership of terrific folks to share the ride! It takes us all
to make it happen! Enjoy!
NOTE: Most rides will be at the moderate pace of 13-16
mph, for 25-35 miles, unless otherwise noted. If enough riders
show up for any given ride, the group may be divided into
energetic or leisure rides. Helmets are required for all riders.
Note: As of Oct 1, the toll for bicycles to cross
into Boca Grande will be $2.00.
Rides Start at 8:00 unless
otherwise noted Sat Aug 28Same old coves, not the same streets. Join
Mark Barrett in search of new ways to get around South Gulf
Cove and/or Gulf Cove. Speed will be 14-17 for about 30
miles then breakfast at the Spinnaker's afterwards. Meet at
Rotonda Community Park, 100 Rotonda Blvd. E., 33947. Phone
Mark (941)681-2226.
Sun Aug 29 Meet Gary Bryant in theNorth Manasota Beachparking lot (8570 N.
Manasota Key Rd. 34293) for a 35 mile ride @ 14-16 mph. Call
Gary (941) 223-5226.
September. All Rides start at 8:30 am
(except where noted)
Sat, Sep 4
- Pat O’Hearn will be leading a 30 mile moderate (15-17
mph) ride starting from the Pioneer Trail Head, 3/10 miles
south of SR 776 on west side of CR 771. The ride will be
around the Rotonda and South Gulf Cove area. Call Pat
(941) 828-3669.
Sun, Sep 5
-
MeetDick Wesling in theNorth Manasota
Beachparking lot (8570 N. Manasota Key Rd.
34293) for a 35 mile ride @14-16 mph. There is a planned
breakfast stop at Good Times in Englewood. Call Dick
(941)475-5404.
Sat, Sep 11
– Note:
start time is 8:00 AM.
Join Julie Pieretti for a Turf and Surf ride to see the variety
of sights around Venice- 30 miles @ 14-15 mph starting from
the tennis courts at Pinebrook Park, 1251 Pinebrook Road,
Venice, 34285. There is an optional stop one mile from the
end at Nokomis Groves for a special ice cream treat. Phone
Julie (757) 592- 9595.
Sun, Sep 12
– Mike Granick’s Famous Ice Cream Ride starts from
the Laurel Nokomis Elementary School on Laurel Rd. Mike will
lead a moderate 14-16 mph ride into the areas of East Border
Road. He will be serving his homemade ice cream at the end
of the ride. Phone Mike (941) 484-5717.
Sat, Sep 18
- Join Charlene Justice for a 27-30 mile ride on the quiet Back
Roads of North Port. Meet at Biscayne Plaza, 13600 S.
Tamiami Tr., 34287 (Rt. 41 and Biscayne Blvd.). There will
be a breakfast option at the end of the ride. Call Charlene
(941) 423-1676.
Sun, Sep 19
- Meet Leslie and Robert Kruger at the Rotonda Community
Park pavilion, 100 Rotonda Blvd. E., 33947, for a 30-35 mile
ride to Boca Grande @15-17 mph. Bring $1.00 for
bridge fee. Call Leslie (941) 697-7688.
Sat, Sep 25
– Meet Ron Norvelle at the New Day Christian Church (Blue
Roof Church) at 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte 33952
for a 30 mile ride @15-17 mph. The ride will be on the
Roads East of Toledo Blade. Phone Ron (941) 743-2472.
Sun, Sep 26
- Meet Andy Stevens at the Prime Time Restaurant parking lot
(5855 Placida Rd., Englewood) at the junction of Rotonda
West Blvd. and Placida Rd. Ride will be to Manasota Key
North Beach, with rest stops at South Beach. Speed will
be 13-15mph depending on the wind, for a distance of 30
miles. Planned stop at Good Times for breakfast before
returning to ride start. Phone Andy (941)697-2326.
RIDES
START at 8:30 am Sep thru May
RIDES
START AT 8:00 am Jun, Jul, Aug
TUESDAY RIDES Rotonda Community Park. Rides will start from
Rotonda Community Park, 100 Rotonda Blvd East, Rotonda, FL
33947.
Available ride leaders select the route.
Info: Bob Carroll, (941) 475-8191.
Breakfast Ride to First Watch Café near Westfield’s
Sarasota Mall.
From Nokomis Beach (from US 40, turn west onto Albee Road;
parking is directly ahead after the draw bridge) there are usually 3 groups—leisure, moderate, and
energetic. Round trip distances run from 28 miles up. Call Mike Granick, (941) 484-5717.
THURSDAY RIDES ABCD North Port. Dallas White Park,
5900
Greenwood Avenue, North Port, FL 34287. Driving
south
from Venice on US 41, turn left on Northport
Boulevard. Driving north from Port Charlotte, turn right on
Northport Blvd. Second right over
little bridge by Fire Station is Greenwood Ave. Parking lot is
immediately ahead on the right. Available ride leaders
select the route. Info: Barry Fluxe, (941) 624-4754
Other Rides
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