Hey cycling fans and those of you that enjoy some time in the saddle! It is that time of year again: Great Riding Weather Time! And the rides this week have been well attended and full of antics. If you haven't been able to hit the road much, that's okay, we're going back out tomorrow morning! Come on somebody!
Fish and Wildlife is the launch pad for the ride in the morning and it starts at 7am. We had planned to do the Around The Sound Loop but with the road closed, we thought to change it to the Lillian Loop. Either way, come on out and we'll let those who ride decide. (just made that up). Hey, we also have the Full Moon Ride out at the beach this Sunday at 6pm! What a great weekend for getting in some miles with the cast of unusual characters!
The following week we'll have the TERAD, WFW Hammerfest and the All The Way Around The Bay Loop. (75 to 80 miles) in preparation for the classic Fenner Century upcoming in just a few short weeks. Also, don't forget Roger's Ride a week from this Sunday in Gulf Breeze. Last year we finished Roger Grooters final 300 miles of his across the country ride in his stead as he was tragically killed by a motorist driving while talking a cell phone. Roger's widow, Vicki has organized this year's ride to start and end at their home. The route is to be determined. Refreshments and fellowship after the ride. Mark your calendars!
One last reminder: Jerry Mistretta, who owned Jerry's Cajun Cafe for years. Recently had to close the restaurant due to many financial issues. However, he asked me to tell everyone he will be doing quite a bit of catering business in the future starting with this weekend at the Seafood Festival! So, if you like cajun and you like seafood, head on down there and support Jerry...and enjoy the finest eatin' around!!!
Can't wait to...
See you out on the road,
Bob
Friday, September 28, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
By Popular Demand!
In case you've been under anesthesia or perhaps out of the country, I thought to remind you that we have a huge race event this weekend! The Pensacola Cycling Classic hits town this Saturday and Sunday with the force of a tsunami! It all starts Saturday morning with the road race outside Milton on roads in Blackwater State Park. Then it's out to the beach for the individual time trial on the beach road between Pensacola Beach and Navarre. (As nature would have it, the road is closed to vehicular traffic this year.) Then, after the much needed good night's rest, the racers head downtown for one of the fastest crit courses around!
All told, three stages on fastastic, (fast and fantastic) venues with some of the top racers from the southeast and around the country! Come on somebody! Come on everybody! This is an event you will not want to miss! Attend one, two or all three races and cheer on your local favorite or perhaps the underdog that everyone loves...just do it!!! Check out everything pertaining to the race at: www.pensacolacyclingclassic.com
Now, if for some reason you are not racing or cannot get to the road race in Blackwater Saturday morning, then we will have a ride scheduled for you. In fact, several have asked if we could still do a ride Saturday morning. I know, I know, for you hard core racer dudes, it's probably unbestinkinglievable that someone who rides a bike would not want to race the same machine against others in as difficult a setting as possible. But as remarkable as that may seem...evidently some don't want to put their abilities to that kind of test. However, they would still like to ride Saturday.
So, by popular demand, we have scheduled a ride leaving at 7am from Maygarden and Summit launch pad. It will be a 40 to 45 miler and will maintain a moderate pace. So, if you want some exercise before the weekend festivities, (and the devouring of vast quantities of adult carbs), come on out for a carb burning ride with (some) of the cast of unusual characters!
See you out on the road,
Bob
All told, three stages on fastastic, (fast and fantastic) venues with some of the top racers from the southeast and around the country! Come on somebody! Come on everybody! This is an event you will not want to miss! Attend one, two or all three races and cheer on your local favorite or perhaps the underdog that everyone loves...just do it!!! Check out everything pertaining to the race at: www.pensacolacyclingclassic.com
Now, if for some reason you are not racing or cannot get to the road race in Blackwater Saturday morning, then we will have a ride scheduled for you. In fact, several have asked if we could still do a ride Saturday morning. I know, I know, for you hard core racer dudes, it's probably unbestinkinglievable that someone who rides a bike would not want to race the same machine against others in as difficult a setting as possible. But as remarkable as that may seem...evidently some don't want to put their abilities to that kind of test. However, they would still like to ride Saturday.
So, by popular demand, we have scheduled a ride leaving at 7am from Maygarden and Summit launch pad. It will be a 40 to 45 miler and will maintain a moderate pace. So, if you want some exercise before the weekend festivities, (and the devouring of vast quantities of adult carbs), come on out for a carb burning ride with (some) of the cast of unusual characters!
See you out on the road,
Bob
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Rides This Week
Great rides this past weekend! Although Saturday was a bit soggy, Sunday cleared up and was absolutely beautiful! In fact, several of us went out on the Bad Mayonnaise's new Navy Point Loop entitled; "Navy Bean With A Dab Of Bad Mayo Loop". Sure to get you running...so to speak. Actually, a very nice route of about 24 miles. Everyone seemed to enjoy the great weather and moderate pace. Saturday's pace, for the most part was moderate as well. However, we were soaked to the bone as the rain never seemed to stop. It actually did stop on the way home. Good group with plenty of face spackle!
If you missed the rides this past weekend, don't fret yourself, we're riding again tonight! That's right, tonight is TERAD night and the weather is just about perfect for a romp on the Super Figure 8 Course. It all starts at 5:30pm at the Maygarden and Summit starting blocks. The loop is about 22-23 miles and the pace should be moderate to very fast. However, you never know with the big race this weekend. Perhaps some of the usual hammerheads may opt for a more docile pace to save the legs for this weekend's festivities.
Also, we have the WFW Hammerfest tomorrow at 5pm, (which probably will be less hammer than it will be fest for the same reason stated above...but, you never know.) Regardless, good ride with huge packs over the last several weeks. In fact, I was contacted by the Pensacola Police Department with some complaints from motorists regarding last Wednesday's ride. Let's all remember to abide by the traffic laws as well as being courteous to the drivers around us. We cannot be responsible for their actions, but we will be held accountable for ours! If we don't get our own peloton house in order, Pensacola's Finest will do it for us.
Thanks for your cooperation everyone...this is very important to our perceived image as well as the cycling community as a whole. Let's all be good examples out there! It really doesn't take much, usually just a bit of self control.
See you tonight, tomorrow night and Saturday as well as out on the road,
Bob
If you missed the rides this past weekend, don't fret yourself, we're riding again tonight! That's right, tonight is TERAD night and the weather is just about perfect for a romp on the Super Figure 8 Course. It all starts at 5:30pm at the Maygarden and Summit starting blocks. The loop is about 22-23 miles and the pace should be moderate to very fast. However, you never know with the big race this weekend. Perhaps some of the usual hammerheads may opt for a more docile pace to save the legs for this weekend's festivities.
Also, we have the WFW Hammerfest tomorrow at 5pm, (which probably will be less hammer than it will be fest for the same reason stated above...but, you never know.) Regardless, good ride with huge packs over the last several weeks. In fact, I was contacted by the Pensacola Police Department with some complaints from motorists regarding last Wednesday's ride. Let's all remember to abide by the traffic laws as well as being courteous to the drivers around us. We cannot be responsible for their actions, but we will be held accountable for ours! If we don't get our own peloton house in order, Pensacola's Finest will do it for us.
Thanks for your cooperation everyone...this is very important to our perceived image as well as the cycling community as a whole. Let's all be good examples out there! It really doesn't take much, usually just a bit of self control.
See you tonight, tomorrow night and Saturday as well as out on the road,
Bob
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Well, Maybe A Ride This Evening
Rain, rain, rain...
However, looks like we may be able to squeeze a ride in this evening between the raindrops. Hope so, it will be good to see everyone. The ride starts at 5pm at WSRE Parking Lot. Be there or miss out! If you happen to miss out, we'll be doing it all over again this Saturday at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. Looks like the Innerarity Loop unless the group decides otherwise.
Ans speaking of Saturday rides, last Saturday was a good one not to miss. Big group started out under partly sunny skies. We cruised along in the upper teens until the UWF hills. (Then some went faster while others slowed a bit.) We regrouped at the water tower before heading into Scenic Hills and you guessed it, more hills! We had our first and only rest stop at the station at the corner of Guidy and 10 Mile Road.
Once topped off we headed westward on 10 Mile until a right hander onto Old Palafox. These few miles would turn out to be the only unhilly miles the entire day. (Is unhilly a word? Is now.) The turn east brought the hammer down with several of the big guns going to the front the stretch their pistons a bit. This caused a definite split in the group that never again coagulated. In fact, for the group in arrears, the bleeding never stopped. Nonetheless, the enjoyed some much needed camaraderie. (That's French for a bunch of comrades derie-ing. Or something like that.) Regardless, it was fun.
The dozen or so animals in the front enjoyed a brisk pace back to the Maygarden and Summit launch pad with sprints for all. Everyone had a good time on a good loop. Same with Monday! Although the group was much smaller. Fun loop with Happy and Chung taking the sprint honors.
Seen Out On The Road:
Ty "Turbo" Turbyfil at Tu-Do (Toodles) with his brother and girlfriend. (Uh...the brother's girlfriend, not Ty's. Thought we better clarify that. Looked to be having a noodle bowl of some sort. Carbo loading?
And speaking of carbo loading; Coolio was spotted at...well, you can probably guess where. Hint: he wasn't on his machine and the initials of the establishment are: KK.
Trish "The Kat" Kuhnell was seen stomping down Bayou Blvd on her bike passing cars. Beastly!
Count Fishbone out on Scenic with the hammer down on his Formiglia carbon...sporting shaved pins!
Lizalicious with her peeps running on Summit blowing kisses to her adoring fans. (That Liz, what a character!)
And I'll...
See you out on the road,
Bob
However, looks like we may be able to squeeze a ride in this evening between the raindrops. Hope so, it will be good to see everyone. The ride starts at 5pm at WSRE Parking Lot. Be there or miss out! If you happen to miss out, we'll be doing it all over again this Saturday at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. Looks like the Innerarity Loop unless the group decides otherwise.
Ans speaking of Saturday rides, last Saturday was a good one not to miss. Big group started out under partly sunny skies. We cruised along in the upper teens until the UWF hills. (Then some went faster while others slowed a bit.) We regrouped at the water tower before heading into Scenic Hills and you guessed it, more hills! We had our first and only rest stop at the station at the corner of Guidy and 10 Mile Road.
Once topped off we headed westward on 10 Mile until a right hander onto Old Palafox. These few miles would turn out to be the only unhilly miles the entire day. (Is unhilly a word? Is now.) The turn east brought the hammer down with several of the big guns going to the front the stretch their pistons a bit. This caused a definite split in the group that never again coagulated. In fact, for the group in arrears, the bleeding never stopped. Nonetheless, the enjoyed some much needed camaraderie. (That's French for a bunch of comrades derie-ing. Or something like that.) Regardless, it was fun.
The dozen or so animals in the front enjoyed a brisk pace back to the Maygarden and Summit launch pad with sprints for all. Everyone had a good time on a good loop. Same with Monday! Although the group was much smaller. Fun loop with Happy and Chung taking the sprint honors.
Seen Out On The Road:
Ty "Turbo" Turbyfil at Tu-Do (Toodles) with his brother and girlfriend. (Uh...the brother's girlfriend, not Ty's. Thought we better clarify that. Looked to be having a noodle bowl of some sort. Carbo loading?
And speaking of carbo loading; Coolio was spotted at...well, you can probably guess where. Hint: he wasn't on his machine and the initials of the establishment are: KK.
Trish "The Kat" Kuhnell was seen stomping down Bayou Blvd on her bike passing cars. Beastly!
Count Fishbone out on Scenic with the hammer down on his Formiglia carbon...sporting shaved pins!
Lizalicious with her peeps running on Summit blowing kisses to her adoring fans. (That Liz, what a character!)
And I'll...
See you out on the road,
Bob
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