Friday, April 19, 2013

BFSC Ride Schedule April 20 & 21 - BFSC Party at 6:00 PM Saturday, April 20




The first Beaches First Street Cycling group party of 2013 is this Saturday, April 20.
Host are again Mike & Katie Bush
Location: 3705 Duval Drive
Time: 6:00 PM till

Bring a cover dish: Appetizers, Salad, Main Meat, Side Dish or Dessert
Adult Beverages, Water and Mixers will be provided.
But if you have a favorite wine or beer, Please bring.

WARNING: No on street parking on Duval Drive
Please ONLY park in driveway marked with Balloons.
Or park on 1st Street South and 37th Ave South

Just a reminder to YIELD TO CARS that have the right of way (roundabout) and stop at red/yellow lights on our Sat. ride. Those at the front need to anticipate oncoming traffic at the roundabouts and the changing of traffic signals and slow the group accordingly. Ditto for the rear of the group. Let's try to keep it safe for the the final sprint, so please don't partake if you; have been "sitting in" the majority of the ride, don't have ability to pull at 30+ mph, have been dropped & jumped back in, or you know you just don't have the legs. We have always prided ourselves in a safe riding at the beach, let's keep it that way.

Up Coming Organized Bike Rides

TOSRV – Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21 – Tallahassee FL – 100/60 mile Road and Mountain Bike Ride each Day – Registration is now open.

NFBC Tour de Forts - Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St Johns FL - 28, 38, 68, & 100 miles routes.

Blood Sweat & Gears – Saturday, June 22 – Boone NC – 100/50 mile Road Ride – 10,000 FT of Climbing – Registration opens Friday @ 12:01 AM February 1. FULL

Six & Three Gap – Sunday, September 29 – Dahlonega GA – 100 mile Road Ride – 10,000 + FT of climbing.

Beaches First Street Cycling’s Spring Weekly Ride Schedule

Tuesday/Thursday Road Bike Night Ride - 6:30 PM
Start at the "County Line" which is the corner of Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Duval Drive. Race Style Ride & Race Pace 25+ MPH.

Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 AM morning rides from the PV Inn & ClubContinue to check this BFSC Blog and Facebook page for time changes as sunrise continues to be later rising.

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM morning ride leaving from the Lodge: This is a group ride with a ride pace of 19/24 MPH. There are 2 routes – Tuesday is Nocatee loops and Thursday is down A1A to Vilano Bridge and back. Both routes are approximately 50 miles.

Twilight Begins/Sunrise = 6:27 / 6:50 AM
Sunset / Twilight Ends = 7:59 / 8:22 PM

Beaches Weekend Weather Forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast for Saturday’s 8:00 AM start time is Cloudy with 45/60% Rain @ 59 F, 11 mph N wind. On Sunday the forecast is Cloudy with 10/30% Rain @ 8:00 start time temperature to be 61 F with 13 mph NE wind. 

   
Beaches First Street Cycling Weekend Ride Schedule
Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles =
There are Two Groups on Saturday 
The Second Group is reforming for a slower pace base building ride.

The BFSC splits into 2 groups base on Ride Pace @ A1A.
Group 1 = Ride Pace 25+ MPH with max speed 30+
Group 2 = Ride Pace 18 – 22 MPH 
See link for the Map on the right. 
Group 1 will make Right at Crosswater Parkway. 
Group 2 will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway.
Exit Nocatee via Old Palm Valley Road!!

Sunday - 8:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 50 - 65 miles
Group Ride - Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride. 
This means a NO drop Ride and we all stop for Flats/Mechanical issues.
We will regroup when necessary for those losing contact with the group.
We have been trying to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge,
 so that everyone finishes the ride together.

ALL RIDE MILEAGE IS BASED on from the starting location: The Lodge and back to The Lodge

Monday, April 15, 2013

BFSC Spring Party - Saturday, April 20 2013 - 6:00 PM



The first Beaches First Street Cycling group party of 2013 is this Saturday, April 20.
Host are again Mike & Katie Bush
Location: 3705 Duval Drive
Time: 6:00 PM till

Bring a cover dish: Appetizers, Salad, Main Meat, Side Dish or Dessert
Adult Beverages, Water and Mixers will be provided.
But if you have a favorite wine or beer, Please bring

WARNING: No on street parking on Duval Drive
Please ONLY park in driveway marked with Balloons.
Or park on 1st Street South and 37th Ave South



Friday, April 12, 2013

BFSC April 13 & 14 Ride Schedule - Ride to Amelia Island on Sunday! Catch 8:30 Ferry!


Amelia Island Ride is this Sunday, April 14th.
Catch 8:30 Ferry
Leave Lodge at 7:30 AM
Leave RagTime at 8:00

Acosta Bridge Race is this Sunday, April 14th at 3:00 to 6:00. Sign up to ride or come cheer your fellow BFSC riders on!!!

First BFSC Bike Party is Saturday, April 20th at Mike & Katie Bush's home. Check back for more information as it develops.

Just a reminder to YIELD TO CARS that have the right of way (roundabout) and stop at red/yellow lights on our Sat. ride. Those at the front need to anticipate oncoming traffic at the roundabouts and the changing of traffic signals and slow the group accordingly. Ditto for the rear of the group. Let's try to keep it safe for the the final sprint, so please don't partake if you; have been "sitting in" the majority of the ride, don't have ability to pull at 30+ mph, have been dropped & jumped back in, or you know you just don't have the legs. We have always prided ourselves in a safe riding at the beach, let's keep it that way.

Up Coming Organized Bike Rides

Mt Acosta Classic Endurance Race - Sunday, April 14 - 3:00 to 6:00 PM - Start at Haskel at 111 Riverside Ave, JAX. Come test your Endurance! Who can run or ride their bike the most laps of the Acosta Bridge in the 3 hours or 1 hour? 

TOSRV – Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21 – Tallahassee FL – 100/60 mile Road and Mountain Bike Ride each Day – Registration is now open.

NFBC Tour de Forts - Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St Johns FL - 28, 38, 68, & 100 miles routes.

Blood Sweat & Gears – Saturday, June 22 – Boone NC – 100/50 mile Road Ride – 10,000 FT of Climbing – Registration opens Friday @ 12:01 AM February 1. FULL

Six & Three Gap – Sunday, September 29 – Dahlonega GA – 100 mile Road Ride – 10,000 + FT of climbing.

Beaches First Street Cycling’s Spring Weekly Ride Schedule

Tuesday/Thursday Road Bike Night Ride - 6:30 PM
Start at the "County Line" which is the corner of Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Duval Drive. Race Style Ride & Race Pace 25+ MPH.

Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 AM morning rides from the PV Inn & ClubContinue to check this BFSC Blog and Facebook page for time changes as sunrise continues to be later rising.

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM morning ride leaving from the Lodge: This is a group ride with a ride pace of 19/24 MPH. There are 2 routes – Tuesday is Nocatee loops and Thursday is down A1A to Vilano Bridge and back. Both routes are approximately 50 miles.

Twilight Begins/Sunrise = 6:36 / 6:59 AM
Sunset / Twilight Ends = 7:53 / 8:17 PM

Beaches Weekend Weather Forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast for Saturday’s 8:00 AM start time is Sunny @ 61 F, 11 mph NW wind. On Sunday the forecast is @ 8:00 start time temperature to be 63 F with 6 mph E wind & Sunny. 

   
Beaches First Street Cycling Weekend Ride Schedule
Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles =
There are Two Groups on Saturday 
The Second Group is reforming for a slower pace base building ride.

The BFSC splits into 2 groups base on Ride Pace @ A1A.
Group 1 = Ride Pace 25+ MPH with max speed 30+
Group 2 = Ride Pace 18 – 22 MPH 
See link for the Map on the right. 
Group 1 will make Right at Crosswater Parkway. 
Group 2 will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway.
Exit Nocatee via Old Palm Valley Road!!

Sunday - 7:30 AM at the Lodge - Ride to Amelia Island 

Wear your Beaches First Street Cycling Ride Kit
70 miles round trip from the Lodge, Approximately - 50/55 miles from Rag Time. We will ride North on PVB, right on First Street, and left on Plaza to A1A to the Ferry. 
We will pass Rag Time in Atlantic Beach around 8:00 AM.
Catch the 8:30 Ferry - $1.00 Each Way. 
We will catch the returning 10:45 AM Ferry. 
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together. 
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH

ALL RIDE MILEAGE IS BASED on from the starting location: The Lodge and back to The Lodge



Friday, April 5, 2013

BFSC Ride Schedule April 6 & 7 - 2 Departure Time for Sunday Bike Ride - Watch Paris Roubaix Live at Open Road Beaches Store



"The Hell of the North "Paris - Roubaix Bike Race is Live on TV Sunday on NBCSports Ch 448 or on the Internet at Cyclingfans or SteephillTV.
Come and watch with you BFSC friends at Open Road @ 8:00 AM - 11:00 

Follow this link for more information for viewing  party at Open Road Beaches

Please R.S.V.P. to at mailto: firebike845@yahoo.com. Clint Brider 

There will be Two (2) Sunday BFSC  bike ride 

1 - 8:00 AM meet at the Lodge 
2 - 11:00 AM Leave from Open Road after bike race.

Amelia Island next Ride is Sunday, April 14th

First BFSC Bike Party is Saturday, April 20th at Mike & Katie Bush's home. Check back for more information as it develops.

Just a reminder to YIELD TO CARS that have the right of way (roundabout) and stop at red/yellow lights on our Sat. ride. Those at the front need to anticipate oncoming traffic at the roundabouts and the changing of traffic signals and slow the group accordingly. Ditto for the rear of the group. Let's try to keep it safe for the the final sprint, so please don't partake if you; have been "sitting in" the majority of the ride, don't have ability to pull at 30+ mph, have been dropped & jumped back in, or you know you just don't have the legs. We have always prided ourselves in a safe riding at the beach, let's keep it that way.

Up Coming Organized Bike Rides

Mt Acosta Classic Endurance Race - Sunday, April 14 - 3:00 to 6:00 PM - Start at Haskel at 111 Riverside Ave, JAX. Come test your Endurance! Who can run or ride their bike the most laps of the Acosta Bridge in the 3 hours or 1 hour? 

TOSRV – Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21 – Tallahassee FL – 100/60 mile Road and Mountain Bike Ride each Day – Registration is now open.

NFBC Tour de Forts - Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St Johns FL - 28, 38, 68, & 100 miles routes.

Blood Sweat & Gears – Saturday, June 22 – Boone NC – 100/50 mile Road Ride – 10,000 FT of Climbing – Registration opens Friday @ 12:01 AM February 1. FULL

Six & Three Gap – Sunday, September 29 – Dahlonega GA – 100 mile Road Ride – 10,000 + FT of climbing.

Beaches First Street Cycling’s Spring Weekly Ride Schedule

Tuesday/Thursday Road Bike Night Ride - 6:30 PM
Start at the "County Line" which is the corner of Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Duval Drive. Race Style Ride & Race Pace 25+ MPH.

Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 AM morning rides from the PV Inn & ClubContinue to check this BFSC Blog and Facebook page for time changes as sunrise continues to be later rising.

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM morning ride leaving from the Lodge: This is a group ride with a ride pace of 19/24 MPH. There are 2 routes – Tuesday is Nocatee loops and Thursday is down A1A to Vilano Bridge and back. Both routes are approximately 50 miles.

Twilight Begins/Sunrise = 6:42 / 7:06 AM
Sunset / Twilight Ends = 7:50 / 8:13 PM

Beaches Weekend Weather Forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast for Saturday’s 8:00 AM start time is Sunny @ 57 F, 14 mph NNE wind. On Sunday the forecast is @ 8:00 start time temperature to be 59 F with 6 mph ENE wind & Sunny. At 11:00 AM 69 F with 11 ESE Wind.

   
Beaches First Street Cycling Weekend Ride Schedule
Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles =
There are Two Groups on Saturday 
The Second Group is reforming for a slower pace base building ride.

The BFSC splits into 2 groups base on Ride Pace either at the PV Bridge
Or at the Traffic Light at Crosswater Parkway & Old 210
Group 1 = Ride Pace 25+ MPH with max speed 30+
Group 2 = Ride Pace 18 – 22 MPH 
See link for the Map on the right. 
Group 1 will make Right at Crosswater Parkway. 
Group 2 will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway.
Exit Nocatee via Old Palm Valley Road!!

Sunday - 11:00 AM leaving from Open Road Beaches after Paris - Roubaix bike race - Spin through Nocatee.

Or meet at the Lodge for the Traditional 8:00 AM Sunday Ride.

Sunday - 8:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 50 - 65 miles
Group Ride - Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride. This means a NO drop Ride and we all stop for Flats/Mechanical issues.
We will regroup when necessary for those losing contact with the group.
We have been trying to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge,
 so that everyone finishes the ride together.

ALL RIDE MILEAGE IS BASED on from the starting location: The Lodge and back to The Lodge

Monday, April 1, 2013

1st Annual Paris Roubaix Cycling Event At Open Road Beaches 2013





1st Annual Paris Roubaix Cycling Event
At Open Road Beaches 2013



The 1st Annual Paris Roubaix Cycling celebration event will take place on Sunday April 7th, 2013 at Open Road Bikes at the Beaches.

There are several events planned.

  1.  6:30 AM Bike ride from the OR Store to Mickler’s and back.
  2.  8:00 AM Watch Paris Roubaix Live
  3. Belgium Waffles for after the ride breakfast/brunch.
  4. Fantasy Bike Race
There will be ride early in the morning of the race, time is subject to change, bu,t as of right now we will leave the shop at 6:30 and ride to Mickler’s and back.

After the ride we will be gathering at the shop and watching the 2013 Paris Roubaix live race coverage starting at 8:00 AM, where we will be making Belgium waffles for an after ride breakfast/brunch.

We will also be having a Fantasy Cycling Challenge Bike Race where each participant will pick riders out of a hat and hope for a winner. This will take place as soon as the ride is over so you must be there to pick. We should start picking around 8:00. No Late Registration.

You will need $5 for the Fantasy Cycling Challenge. We will take the total number registered for the Fantasy Cycling Challenge and divide that by the total number of riders in the race. That will be your team, so no experience will be needed; it will be all luck. There will only be a 1st place payout because no other place matters.

Also, the second part of this event is that you are asked to bring beer of the nation that you think might win the race. So there should be no American beer. No need for anymore than a 6-pack of beer, which will go into a community cooler for anyone to drink. You can only drink beer if you bring beer - Sorry!

Lastly, Open Road would like to have some kind of count on how many to expect so an R.S.V.P. would be nice.

Please R.S.V.P. to at mailto: firebike845@yahoo.com. Clint Brider is the director for the Fantasy Cycling Challenge. Let Clint know if there are any questions.

Open Road is also be having a Tour de France Cycling Challenge starting in June. Details to come soon.