Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - New Years Weekend - December 31, January 1 & 2

Happy New Year

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Friday New Years Eve Lodge Ride - Tour de Nocatee - 40 miles
8:00 AM at the Lodge
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Lodge Group Bike Christmas Weekend - December 25 & 26

MERRY CHRISTMAS

There will be no organized Lodge bike ride Saturday, Christmas Day, December 25.

Sunday's Lodge Group bike ride on December 26 will be the traditional Saturday's Lodge ride.

Please Remember with the large Sunday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Sunday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Join Us For The RENEGADE Christmas Party - Wed. Night!

Merry Christmas!

It is THAT time of year for another RENEGADE Christmas Party. Some of us will start out with the regular Renegade Ride at 6 pm. For the regular, ride meet at the tennis courts 16th S St. Jax Bch. This will be an abbreviated ride for those who will attend the get-together. We will meet at 8 pm. To start the festivities at RAGTIME Rest. Atlantic Blvd. and 1st. st. Atl. Bch.


RAGTIME 8 pm.
Dec 22
8 pm.

Come join the fun!

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - December 18 & 19

Looks like the weather has warmed up just long enough for our weekend bike rides. Saturday rain forecast is still unpredictable until Saturday morning. The last forecast has scattered rain showers Friday afternoon and early evening, then a more heavier steady rain starting early afternoon on Saturday. If this holds true then we maybe able to ride the Saturday Lodge Group ride. Sunday forecast is dry and sunny, with the next cold front arriving.

Saturday temperature forecast at ride time is 56F & 3 mph SSW wind and Sunday is 48F & 14 mph NNW wind.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

NOAA Jacksonville Doppler Radar

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

I'm Training for an Ironman

Mark Wilson Photo Sale

Mark Wilson @ http://www.marksainwilson.com/ is having a sale on his cycling photos including photos from the Lodge Group rides at 20% off prints or CD (with image on CD), until the new year.

To access: Go to http://www.marksainwilson.com/ go to Client Gallery, put in "bike" as password, and click on category, and let the images load. He can also frame images. He will be removing the pictures after the first to make room for more content.

The Lodge Group Bike Kits Are In.

The Lodge Group bike kits have arrived.
Please contact Walter Campbell to make arrangements to pick your kit up.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - December 11 & 12

This weekend forecast is for a warm up before the next cold front comes through on Sunday afternoon. Saturday morning temperature forecast at ride time is 55 F and Sunday is also 54 F but a chance of rain. The rain may start Sunday morning or come in after lunch...it is too early to tell.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Rob Huish Memorial Bike Ride - December 9, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Memorial Bike Ride to remember and celebrate the life of Rob Huish.

Lt. Robert Huish, 26 years old, passed away on December 3, 2010 after a hit-and-run accident in Atlantic Beach on November 28. Rob, a Navy pilot attached to the HSL-44 Swamp Foxes, recently returned from deployment on July 17.

The Memorial Ride will start at 7:00 pm in the roundabout at end of Atlantic Blvd. (between One Ocean and The Seahorse at the Christmas tree). The ride route will be three loops from the front of Pete’s Bar, Neptune Beach to the corner of East Coast & Third Street, Atlantic Beach.

A moment of silence will be observed at the roundabout at end of the third loop (approximately 7:30 pm).

Please join us (with your bike lights and safety gear), and help to spread the word to friends and community members.

Sunday Mountain Bike Ride at Hanna Park - 9:30 AM

There will be a Mountain Bike ride group at Hanna Park on Sunday.
Plan on meeting at the front parking lot at 9:30 AM.
This will be a group ride were we will regroup at the trail head.

There will also be the regular Sunday road bike ride at the Lodge at 8:00.
Ride Safe

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - December 4 & 5

The Beaches Lodge bike kits have arrived! Walter Campbell will be contacting you, to make arrangements to deliver your bike kit.

Get your knickers, shoe booties, gloves, jackets, and hats out, it is going to be cold this weekend at the beach for the morning Lodge rides, but warming up quickly.
Forecasted temperature for Saturday morning at 8:00 is mid 40's and low 50's by 9:00.
Forecasted temperature for Sunday morning at 8:00 is low 50's

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Lodge Group Thanksgiving Weekend Ride Schedule - November 25, 26, 27 & 28

Friday Mountain Bike Ride at Hanna Park - 9:00 AM.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day - 7:00 AM Jack Russel Park Atlantic Beach Fire Station.
CHAMPION CYCLING AND FITNESS 26TH ANNUAL CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST RIDE

Friday, November 26 - 9:00 Hanna Park
There is a big group meeting to Mountain Bike ride.
We will meet at the front parking lot at Hanna Park.
This will be a group mountain bike ride...we will regroup at the trailheads.
This is a good time to come out and try out your mountain bike.

Friday, November 26 - 8:00 AM - Lodge Road Bike Ride
If you are looking for a group road bike ride meet at the Lodge at 8:00
There maybe riders showing up with the warm weather.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Cycleball @ Coors Classic 1984

New Danny MacAskill Video - "Way Back Home"

Lodge Group Ride Schedule - November 20 & 21

Jacksonville Beach's morning forecasted temperatures at 8:00 AM for Saturday is 60F and Sunday is 62F. It will be a couple degrees cooler in Nocatee.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Northeast Florida Lyme Associtation presents the movie Under Our Skin

Due to our lifestyle, many of us are active in the out of doors riding road bikes, mountain bikes, camping and hiking. Are you concern about tick bites and catching Lyme. Check out the movie and the Q&A by the Northeast Florida Lyme Associaton meeting at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - November 13 & 14

We are now starting to have cooler morning temperatures for our rides. Have you got your winter riding clothes all organized. Looks like the temperature forecast at 8:00 AM at the beach is around 56 - 58 F for the start of our rides on Saturday and Sunday but should start warming up around 9:00 as we cross over the Palm Valley bridge.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Race Arcoss The Sky - Encore Presentation Tonight Tuesday November 9

There is an encore presentation tonight Tuesday, November 9 for the Leadville Trail 100 mile mountain bike race movie - Race Across the Sky.

This race is being billed at the Tour de France of mountain biking. This movie is well done showing the race leaders and the very motivational stories of the other riders back in the pack.

8:30 PM at one of our local theaters.

Race Across the Sky 2010 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Movie, Thursday November 4

Race Across The Sky 2010 from Citizen Pictures on Vimeo.

The Leadville Trail 2010 mountain bike race movie Race Across the Sky 2010 is coming to Jacksonville Thursday, November 4.
Tickets now on sale!

Please visit http://www.fathomevents.com/sports/series/raceacrossthesky2010.aspx

Jacksonville movie theaters locations.

Pix From Last Wednesday Night's Renegade Ride

Come out and join us for the Wednesday night Renegade ride. Starting at the tennis courts at 16th. St. S. Jax Beach at 6 pm. Most of us will be riding UA conversions while others are using there purpose built 700’s. Lights are strongly encouraged! This ride will continue throughout the fall and winter months.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - October 30 & 31

Have you order your Beaches Lodge bike kit? Deadline is Sunday, October 31. Place your order with Walter Campbell. See Wind Vest and Arm Warmer Design and a link to the Size Chart in the post below.

The Wednesday night Urban Assault ride have started, come and join us. Leaves the Jax Beach Tennis Courts at 16th Ave South and 1st Street South at 6:00 PM. We are riding mountain bikes with road slick tires and some type of headlight. the ride is about 30 miles and 2.25/2.5 hours long. The route is loop down in Ponte Vedra and the back roads of Jax Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach.

Race Across the Sky Leadville 100 mountain bike movie comes to Jacksonville area theaters Thursday, November 4. Order your tickets.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Last Day To Order The BLR kit Is This Sunday

Click on the image of the wind vest above for a larger version. The deadline for placing orders for the Beaches Lodge Ride Kit is this Sunday, October 31. The price is $120 for Jersey and Shorts, or $125 for Jersey and Bibs - (includes the Performance Pad) - $25 Arm Warmers - $50 Wind Vest. Click Here for a Champion sizing chart. If you want to order, email Walter Campbell at cyclecamp@comcast.net. Please include the items you want and your sizes. You can send a check to Walter at that time.

Lodge Group Ride Schedule - October 23 & 24

Sunday's Lodge Bike ride start time is 8:00 now!

Have you order your Beaches Lodge bike kit? Deadline is Sunday, October 31. Place your order with Walter Campbell.

Friday, October 22 Bike Fitters in Ponte Vedra Beach is inviting you to their 17th Anniversary Bash from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at their store at Mickler's and A1A.

Race Across the Sky Leadville 100 mountain bike movie comes to Jacksonville area theaters Thursday, November 4. Order your tickets.

The 2011 Giro d'Italia route presentation is Saturday, October 23. Check it out on Cycling News.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Tour de France 2011 - Le parcours / The route

The Best Gym Workouts For Cyclists

Click Here for some good gym workout videos for cyclists. As cooler temperatures approach, many of us will be supplementing our road miles with off-road miles AND time in the gym. Don't lose your fitness over the winter.

BLR Kit Order Deadline - October 31

The deadline for placing orders for the Beaches Lodge Ride Kit is Sunday, October 31. The price is $120 for Jersey and Shorts, or $125 for Jersey and Bibs - (includes the Performance Pad) - $25 Arm Warmers - $50 Wind Vest. Click Here for a Champion sizing chart. If you want to order, email Walter Campbell at cyclecamp@comcast.net. Please include the items you want and your sizes. You can send a check to Walter at that time.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - October 16 & 17 - Sunday Ride Starts at 8:00 AM

Sunday's Lodge Ride moves back to the 8:00 AM start time this Sunday, October 17.

The last Pro Bike race of the season Giro di Lombardia is on Universal TV (Comcast Ch 200)@ 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 16. This will be a beautiful route from Milan to Lake Como Italy. You maybe able to follow the race live streaming video on Cycling News.

Check out the Beaches Lodge Ride bicycle kit. Get your order in to Walter Campbell.

Please note CORONA ROAD will be closed to all vehicular traffic for approximately six (6) months. The cool down route thru the neighbor hood will ride up PVB to Corona Road to San Jose to finish our cool down part of the ride.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Halloween Costume Party by Leah Mantle and Bill Fail - Saturday, October 30

Leah Mantle and Bill Fail is inviting the Beaches Lodge Riders to their Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 30.
Please RSVP if you are coming by October 27. Leah @ leah.mantle@gmail.com or 904 307-7388 and Bill = 904 654-2759

Race Across the Sky 2010 Comes to Jacksonville Thursday November 4

Race Across The Sky 2010 from Citizen Pictures on Vimeo.

The Leadville Trail 2010 mountain bike race movie Race Across the Sky 2010 is coming to Jacksonville Thursday, November 4.
Tickets now on sale!

Please visit http://www.fathomevents.com/sports/series/raceacrossthesky2010.aspx

Jacksonville movie theaters locations.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - October 9 & 10 - Amelia Island on Sunday

Check out the Beaches Lodge Ride bicycle kit. Get your order in to Walter Campbell.

Please note CORONA ROAD will be closed to all vehicular traffic for approximately six (6) months for the Corona Road Weir Safety Improvements Project between Ponte Vedra Blvd. and Rutile Drive.

Pedestrian access will be provided on weekends only.

The cool down thru the neighbor hood we will have to ride up PVB to Corona Road to San Jose to finish our cool down part of the ride.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday - 7:00 AM at the Lodge - Ride to Amelia Island
70 miles round trip from the Lodge
We will ride North on First Street.
We will pass Rag Time in Atlantic Beach around 7:30 AM.
Catch the 8:00 Ferry - $1.00 Each Way.
We will catch the returning 10:15 AM Ferry
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH

Beaches Lodge Ride Team Kit

For anyone interested, we are placing an order for the Beaches Lodge Ride Kit by the end of October. The price is $120 for Jersey and Shorts, or $125 for Jersey and Bibs - both available in club or race cut (includes the Performance Pad). We will also be ordering vests and arm warmers. Click Here for a Champion sizing chart. If you want to order, email Walter Campbell at cyclecamp@comcast.net. Please include the items you want and your sizes. Please specify race or club cut. You can send a check to Walter at that time. We are also planning on designing another BLR kit at the beginning of next year, in time to be delivered for the TOSRV Double Century in April.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - October 2 & 3

3^rd Annual Nocattee Stage Race is On!

For more information on the race click here: http://www.wamevents.com/

Or contact Pete Loftis: peteloftis@gmail.com

That also means the Saturday Ride route will be altered for this coming weekend. The adjusted route is thus: PVB across A!A, at the Publix round-about take a right on Palm Valley Rd, left at Landrum Rd, at Roscoe Blvd:

A Group heads left to 210 Bridge, over bridge down 210, at Crosswater Parkway ride two loops on “spoke 1” turning around at the first light before the overpass at the old 210 intersection, then up the on-ramp and back to the Lodge.

AA Group turns right on Roscoe Blvd., right at Canal, right at Palm Valley Road, right on Landrum and at Roscoe Blvd. turns right and follow the same course as the A Group.

Essentially the route is one lap of our old “loop in the valley” ride, then two laps of spoke one and back. If you are at the front of the pace line, please call out the turns well ahead of time. This route will be unfamiliar to our newer riders.

Please note CORONA ROAD will be closed beginning 13 September 2010 to all vehicular traffic for approximately six (6) months for the Corona Road Weir Safety Improvements Project between Ponte Vedra Blvd. and Rutile Drive.

Pedestrian access will be provided on weekends only.

The cool down thru the neighbor hood we maybe able to cross on Pedestrian Access on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise we will have to ride up PVB to Corona Road to San Jose to finish our cool down part of the ride.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the A1A crossing.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the A1A crossing.
See link for the Map on the right.

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Roads that cyclists love....

Thanks for the pics Klaus!

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - September 25 & 26

Good Luck for a Safe and Fun Six & Three Gap Bike Ride in Dahlonega, GA on Sunday to all the Lodge Group riders that are participating. For Rider's Finishing Results.

Please note CORONA ROAD will be closed beginning 13 September 2010 to all vehicular traffic for approximately six (6) months for the Corona Road Weir Safety Improvements Project between Ponte Vedra Blvd. and Rutile Drive.

Pedestrian access will be provided on weekends only.

The cool down thru the neighbor hood we maybe able to cross on Pedestrian Access on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise we will have to ride up PVB to Corona Road to San Jose to finish our cool down part of the ride.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

The Renegade Wednesday Night Winter Ride

It’s time to start the 2010 RENEGADE UA (Urban Assault) Season. John the Spider Man and I have been working on the route and will continue for the next two weeks.

We expect the UA Ride to start en masse the first week in Oct. Starting at the tennis courts at 16th. St. S. Jax Beach at 6 pm. Most of us will be riding UA conversions while others are using there purpose built 700’s. Lights are strongly encouraged!

The first couple of rides basically should be “shake down rides” to familiarize folks with the route. It looks like the ride may split into two components much like the Sat Beaches Lodge Ride but may regroup at times. This ride should be a “Base Mileage Winter Ride” and somewhat social.

There are two sections of the ride that the leaders will reach upwards around 30 mph on Fairway and Seminole roads as well as a MAD DASH through the Black Forest.

I plan on road marking the route this Weds. Sept 22. Again …. Meet the Huguenot Park 16th. St. S Jax Bch. 6 pm.


RENEGADE also plans Pub Crawls and Socials through out the year!

Come join the FUN! Click here for the Renegade Blog

MARMADUKE Dirty Thirty-5 Santos

The MARMADUKE Dirty Thirty Ride* is an opportunity meet other Off-Road riders that you otherwise might not be introduced to. We organized this ride to give our friends a chance to meet one-another and to have a day of fellowship, fun and at least 30 miles of trail riding. This ride is held semi-annually at N.E. Fla trails and soon will be held at FATS (Forks Area Trail Sys.) in S.C. for the 2011 Spring *MDT


This year’s fall event will be held at Santos Trail, for the second time, in Ocala Fla. Oct 2 at 9:a.m. at the trail next to the campground just off US 301.

A core group of regulars will be camping 10/1-3 for added fun.

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Reserve your campsite today here.

Click here for more info: MARMADUKE Dirty Thirty BlogSpot

David Groover (MARMADUKE)
904.463.6367
Dgroover1@gmail.com

Beaches Lodge Ride Pictures Are Up!

Mark Wilson's Beaches Lodge Ride images are up on his site: marksainwilson.com, go to Client Gallery, password is bike, click catagories, then Lodge Ride, and let them load. He has over 170 photos to choose from. Check out the rest of the site also. He is still working on it, so stay tuned for more pics.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - September 18 & 19

Please note CORONA ROAD will be closed beginning 13 September 2010 to all vehicular traffic for approximately six (6) months for the Corona Road Weir Safety Improvements Project between Ponte Vedra Blvd. and Rutile Drive.

Pedestrian access will be provided on weekends only.

The cool down thru the neighbor hood we maybe able to cross on Pedestrian Access on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise we will have to ride up PVB to Corona Road to San Jose to finish our cool down part of the ride.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Corona Road Closure - Starting September 13

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING - CORONA ROAD

CORONA ROAD will be closed beginning 13 September 2010 to all vehicular traffic for approximately six (6) months for the Corona Road Weir Safety Improvements Project between Ponte Vedra Blvd. and Rutile Drive.

Pedestrian access will be provided on weekends only.

The cool down thru the neighbor hood we maybe able to cross on Pedestrian Access on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise we will have to ride up PVB to Corona Road to San Jose to finish our cool down part of the ride.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - September 11 & 12 - Long Distance Training Ride Sunday

Sunday we are planning on a long distance training ride 75 - 85 miles for thoses planning on riding 6 Gap and other long rides in September and October. And for thoses riders who do not want to ride the Watermelon Ride on Sunday starting down in St Augustine.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 75 - 85 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Will Jacksonville Ever Be A Bike friendly City?

Here's a great article about how Minneapolis dethrones Portland as bike-friendliest City. What would it take for Jacksonville to be a bike friendly city?

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - Labor Day Weekend September 4, 5 & 6 - Amelia Island on Sunday

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend and safe travel to thoses going out of town.
With this being Labor Day Weekend and Monday off, we have a three day weekend to ride. Saturday will be the traditional Saturday Lodge ride @ 8:00, Sunday @ 7:00 we will ride to Amelia Island and on Monday @ 8:00 will be the Tour de Nocatee.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday - 7:00 AM at the Lodge - Ride to Amelia Island
70 miles round trip from the Lodge
We will ride North on First Street. We will pass Rag Time in Atlantic Beach around 7:30 AM. Catch the 8:00 Ferry - $1.00 Each Way.
We will catch the returning 10:15 AM Ferry
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH

Monday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40 - 65 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those losing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - August 28 & 29

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 50 - 65 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - August 21 & 22 - Amelia Island on Sunday

We all had a good time last Sunday at Champion Cycling and enjoyed Mark Wilson photos taken of the Saturday Lodge Group bike ride. Mark plans on coming back out and take more photos soon. It you are interested in purchasing a photo, please contact Mark Wilson.

Jacksonville Beach weather forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday - 7:00 AM at the Lodge - Ride to Amelia Island
70 miles round trip from the Lodge
We will ride North on First Street. We will pass Rag Time in Atlantic Beach around 7:30 AM. Catch the 8:00 Ferry - $1.00 Each Way.
We will catch the returning 10:15 AM Ferry
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH

Protect vital bicycle funding programs- demand proportionality in rescissions!

Take Action! League of American Bicyclist

The Jobs Bill passed by Congress last week contains a $2.2 billion rescission of transportation funds from state Departments of Transportation. In many states, the DOT will likely target bike funding programs for the money to send back to the federal government – unless local advocates speak up and make sure that doesn’t happen. States must report which program funds are affected by August 25th- so action is needed this week!
Unlike previous rescissions there is no proportionality requirement calling for equal distribution of funding program cuts. Instead, the law gives the States maximum flexibility to choose the unobligated balances of funds to be rescinded.
The amount each state has to rescind is up to $200 million for the largest states. Many programs that fund bicycle projects are threatened by these rescissions including. These programs are often unfairly targets for cuts or rescissions, and in some cases have been completely gutted.
Take action now! Please contact your Governor and ask that rescissions be done equitably across programs, and that those that traditionally fund bicycling projects not be unfairly targeted.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule August 14 & 15

Mark Wilson will be showing his slide show pictures set to music of the Lodge Group's Saturdays' road bike ride this Sunday, August 15 @ 6:00 PM @ CHAMPION CYCLING AND FITNESS Jacksonville Beach store. There will be snacks and adult beverages.

Jacksonville Beach weather forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 50 - 65 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Mario Cipollini New Bike Line

Mario Cipollini 2011 bike range release DVD Leak

Help save our cycling riding routes from rumble strips

Help save riding routes from rumble strips.

USA Cycling has joined in an appeal with the League of American Bicyclists, Adventure Cycling Association and the Alliance for Biking and Walking to jointly request state departments of transportation to re-issue existing rumble strip guidelines in order to protect cycling routes.

Cyclists and motorists share a desire for safer roadways. Most of us are motorists as well as cyclists and we have probably all benefited from the wake-up call provided by rumble strips on the Interstate or major state highways. However, as cyclists we also know that there is no such thing as a bicyclist-friendly rumble strip, and over the years a lot of good roads for riding have been lost to rumble strips.

Click here to go directly to send an alert to your state Department of Transportation.

Chasing Legends Theatrical Trailer

Chasing Legends a film documentary of the Tour de France.

Check out the trailer below.

Mark Wilson's Lodge Group Photo Presentation Sunday, August 15 @ 6:00 PM @ Champion Cycling Jax Beach Store

Mark Wilson will be showing his slide show pictures set to music of the Lodge Group's Saturdays' road bike ride this Sunday, August 15 @ 6:00 PM @ CHAMPION CYCLING AND FITNESS Jacksonville Beach store. There will be snacks and adult beverages.

Cogratulations To Curtis Long in The National Championships

Congrats to Curtis Long on a fantastic race and finish in the National Championships on Sunday. Second place in the NATION, in the 35-39 crit!!! Curtis is second from left in the picture above.

Congrats also to Pete Loftis – 16th in the Nation in the Masters 55-59.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - Aug 7 & 8

Thank you for all the positive comments about the Beaches Lodge Ride blog. Thank you for the submission fellow riders have sent Clint and myself.

Jacksonville Beach weather forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 50 - 65 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Rules of the Road Video Animation

Click Here for a good video animation about the rules of the road for cyclists

The Marmaduke Dirty Thirty-5 Ride at Santos

The MARMADUKE Dirty Thirty Ride* is an opportunity meet other Off-Ride riders that you otherwise might not be introduced to. I organized this ride to give my friends a chance to meet one-another and to have a day of fellowship, fun and at least 30 miles of trail riding. This ride is held semi-annually at N.E. Fla trails and soon will be held at FATS (Forks Area Trail Sys.) in S.C. for the 2011 Spring *MDT

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This year’s fall event will be held at Santos Trail, for the second time, in Ocala Fla. Oct 2 at 9:a.m. at the trail next to the campground just off US 301. A core group of regulars will be camping 10/1-3 for added fun.

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Click here to reserve your campsite today

For More Information call David Groover aka. "MARMADUKE" at 904.463.6367 or email at Dgroover1@gmail.com. Click here for the official site and pictures

Sunday's Ride To Amelia Island

Sunday's ride to Amelia Island was detoured due the the Ferry being down for a mechanical. The group road out Wonderwood and road the hills of Ft Caroline Road and climbed Thrill Hill. Here is the Link to route we road on Wonderwood/Ft Caroline Road.

Cable cam extreme downhill mountain bike

KONA Multi Sport has a new name - KONA Human Performance

John Josephs's Kona Multi Sport has a new name and web site.
It is now called KONA Human Performance

Performance - Road Bike Music Video

Get Dirty - Mountain Bike Music Video

Lodge Group Bike Schedule - July 31 & Aug 1 - Amelia Island Sunday

Jacksonville Beach Weather Forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday - 7:00 AM at the Lodge - Ride to Amelia Island
70 miles round trip from the Lodge
We will ride North on First Street. We will pass Rag Time in Atlantic Beach around 7:30 AM. Catch the 8:00 Ferry - $1.00 Each Way.
We will catch the returning 10:15 AM Ferry
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH

We Have A LONG Way To Go In Jacksonville To Make The Streets Safe For Bicycles

Cycling Copenhagen, Through North American Eyes from Streetfilms on Vimeo.

Team Velobrew To Compete in Nationals Next Month

Here an article in the Times Union about several of our fellow cyclists competing at the USA Masters National Championship Cycling Festival in Louisville, KY on Aug. 3-8. Good Luck!

Jim Leland's Tour De France Trip / Ride 2010

On July 10, Dave and Cindy Smith, Joe and Maurya Sova, Jim and Sandy Leland, Cycle Hard Paul Hardison, Tom and Dent from Houston, Kevin and Eleanor from Britain all arrived at the Vanilla Sky chalet in Seez, France. This jewel is located in the heart of the French Alps and run by the dynamic duo of Andy and Samantha Maiklem….our hosts for 7 days of riding, sight seeing, eating and drinking. Did I mention eating and drinking? We climbed some of the epic Tour mountains including the Cormet de Roselend, Col de Petit St. Bernard, Col du Telegraphe and the never ending Col du Galibier. Perhaps the highlight was ascending the Col de Madeleine just hours before Stage 9 of the Tour came roaring up. I have never experienced tens of thousands of Tour fans cheering you up a climb. Brilliant. We also spent a day in Chambery to take in the start of Stage 10. A fantastic trip capped off by some folks heading to Italy and others to Spain. Highly recommend this chalet for its location, hospitality and value.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - July 24 & 25

Photos by Klaus Holze

It has been great bike racing at the Tour de France this last two weeks. Everyday has been exciting and unpredictable on Versus TV coverage.

Jacksonville Beach Weather Forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 50 - 65 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

North GA Mountains Dahlonega Speed Riders

Klaus Holze, Dave Smith, and Jim Leland decending in the North GA mountain around Dahlonega where the Six Gap bike ride is held.

Mark's Pix From the Saturday Lodge Ride

Just a few shots from Saturday's ride. (Mark was shooting from the Red Mini Convertible). Stay tuned to another method of viewing them all on web, and/or getting together to view as a slide show and have a couple of adult beverages. Thanks to everyone who rode!! - Mark Wilson