LEVEL C: Moderate—14 to 17 mph, occasional stops
LEVEL D: Leisure/Easy—13 to 14
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
the Ride Coordinator 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 rider.Note: The
toll for bicycles to cross into Boca Grande is $2.00.
Quick guide for all ride leaders, sweeps, and even
for those designated as such because the ride groups must be
kept at 15-16 riders. Click
HERE.
Start/Finish Address Listing. Click
HERE.
Note: Not all ride locations are shown. List is a "work in
progress."
September
thru May RIDES START AT 8:30 AM (except where noted)
Sat. Jan. 28:
Join Robyn and Paul Saur and Tom Brady at the New Christian
Church parking lot on Peachland Blvd, Port Charlotte for 30
miles @ 15-16 mph, 30 miles @ 14-15 mph and 25 miles @ 13-14
mph. Optional lunch afterwards at Joe Crackers in Port
Charlotte. Call Robyn 508 395 0009.
Sun Jan. 29:
Join Mike Granick, Fred Kistler and Charlie Pierce at Laurel
School (On Laurel Road between Rt. 41 and I 75) for a 28
mile ride at 13-14 mph, 14-15 mph and 15-16 mph out to the
"eastern nether regions" of northern Venice; i.e., Border
Road. Stop on the way back at Mike's house in Sawgrass for
special ice cream. Call Mike at 941-484-5717
Sat Feb 4 Join Ellen Lorish (Certified Heart Zones and LeMond
cycle specific spinning instructor) for a 25 mile “Skills”
ride out Border Road from Pinebrook Park, 1251 Pinebrook
Road, Venice (meet in the parking lot by by the tennis
courts, just north of the croquet field). Practice makes
perfect! Pedal stroke, balance, water bottle retrieval,
shifting, setting up a climb, clipping in/out etc--there's
more to riding a bike than speed! Let's work on specific
skills as we navigate the roads. Call Ellen, 304 661 0661.
Sat Feb 4 Meet Richie Huttner at Maxine Barrett Park in Venice
(next to Sharkeys Restaurant). We will be doing a tour of
the historic Triangle Inn and will be visiting some of
Venice's historic buildings. This will be a leisure ride of
about 15 miles. Group limited to 15. Call Richie at 941 587
4422 to reserve a spot.
Sun Feb 5 Join Pete and Norma Trinchero at Patriots Park
(intersection of Business 41 and Bypass 41 in Venice, just
north of the Legacy Trail overpass) for 25-30 miles @ 14-16
mph around the Venice area. Call Pete, 941 493 4150.
Sat Feb 11 Join Ellen Lorish for a 25 mile “Sprints” ride out
Border Road from Pinebrook Park, 1251 Pinebrook Road, Venice
(meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts, just north of
the croquet field). Want to do some interval training?
Utilizing back to front sprints will improve riding speed,
especially if cadence, form, and pedal stroke are
emphasized. Participants will learn how to safely improve
while in a group dynamic. ALSO- Hill repeats (in Florida?
YES!) Please be clipped in. Call Ellen, 304 661 0661.
Sun Feb 12 Join Sue Pavlat from the Rotonda Community Park with a
stop for a pancake breakfast at St Francis of Assisi (bring
$5 if you want to eat breakfast). Pace will be 16-18 MPH,
approx 30 miles. Also Bob Carroll will lead a 14-15 mph ride
along the same route. Call Sue, 941 662 9402.
Sat Feb 18 Join Paul and Robin Saur for their Boca Grande Ride
starting at Pioneer Trailhead. Paul Saur will lead a 15-16
mph for 30 miles, Robyn Saur will lead a 14-15 mph for 30
miles and Tom Brady will lead a 13-14 mph for 25 miles.
Bring $2.00 for the bridge. We may stop for a bite to eat.
Call Robyn, 508 395 0009.
Sun Feb 19 Join Duke and Sandy Meanor at Dallas White Park behind
the fire station on Greenwood Ave in North Port for a 30
mile ride to Warm Mineral Springs to look for the elusive
manatees. 2 speeds: 14-15 mph and 16-17 mph. Lunch for all
interested at Alvero's afterward. Call Duke and Sandy
Meanor, 941 412 5555.
Sat, Feb. 25 -
Myakka State Park Ride, 13208 SR 72/Clark Rd., Sarasota
34241 (go 9 miles EAST from I-75; CAUTION:
GPS may not be reliable!). NOTE: 9:00
start time. There will be ride options
ranging from leisure (10-12 mph) thru moderate, to energetic
(18+). Admission to the park is $4.00 for a single driver
and $6.00 per car up to 8 people. Parking: after entering
the main gate off of Rte 72/Clark Road, continue straight
for a quarter mile to the Log Cabin shelter area, meet in
the Parking Lot loop on left from Log Pavilion. Bring
a brown bag lunch to enjoy in the Log Pavilion
(reserved by CCBC) after the ride. Contact Wanda Short
(413)219-2085.
Sun Feb 26 Join Dave Seiffert at the Venice Train Depot for 30
miles out Border Road, South Moon Drive and Forbes Trail @
15-16 mph. Lunch options available afterwards. Call Dave,
315 767 7192.
Sun Feb 26 Join Sally Entlich at the Englewood Sports Complex,
1300 South River Road, Englewood, for a 30 mile ride at
15-16 mph to Manasota Key and Shamrock Park, then return via
Olde Englewood Road and Dearborn Street. Call Sally, 941 460
9645.
RIDES START at 8:30 am
Sep thru May RIDES START AT 8:00 am
Jun, Jul, Aug
(unless otherwise noted below)
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:
Charlie Halasz (941) 661-7906.
Breakfast Ride to First Watch Café near Westfield’s
Sarasota Mall.
From Nokomis Beach 8:30 (from US 41, turn west onto Albee
Road; parking is directly ahead after the draw bridge) there are
usually 3 groups—leisure, moderate, and energetic, depending on
ride leader availability. Round trip distances run from 28 miles
up. Mike Granick, (941) 484-5717.
From McDonald's 8:00 Meet in parking area
behind McDonalds @ Rt. Bypass 41 and Bird Bay Drive. Pace is
a steady 17-18 mph, with a 18+ opportunity on Honore. Distance
is 45-50 miles, with a mid-ride stop at First Watch for
breakfast and with a Casey Key option on return. Call Jack
Wallick (419)219-2085.
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: Tom Brady (941) 429-8261.
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