Looks like this rainy weather will clear out just in time for one of our groups favorite loops; The Around The Sound! Yeppers, we are looking at temps in the low 70s with light winds for tomorrow morning as we head out on what has always been a great ride. We start at Fish and Wildlife at 7am and proceed across 3 Mile Bridge with a loop through Gulf Breeze proper before making our way east on roads that parallel Highway 98. We'll have a rest stop at our traditional location off Soundside.
There will again be two routes tomorrow; long loop group which will continue from the rest stop around the Santa Rosa Sound and the shorter loop group which makes it's way back through GB after the rest stop. Longer route is about 60 miles and about 40 miles will be the short loop. As has been our habit, the two groups will ride together under a moderate pace until the first rest stop. Then, each group will determine it's own pace thereafter. Usually the longer group maintains a pace in the low 20s mph and the short group will continue on in the high teens to around 20mph. Please see Pace Chart is you have concerns regarding speed.
This rider can't wait to see the cast of unusual characters (COUCs) and very much looks forward to putting in some miles with the peloton! Come on out in the morning and enjoy the fun and frolic on the Around The Sound Cruiseline!
Note: If the wind direction and speed are contrary, we may decide on Fort Pickens Loop. (Gotta love that Tailwind Express!)
See you out on the road,
Bob
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