The Tuesday/Thursday Evening bike rides will have a new start time this Tuesday, September 29 due to darkness coming earlier now.
New Start Time is 6:00 PM at the County Line - PV Boulevard and Duval Drive.
Last Tuesday, the 5-6 Riders that completed the ride together decided, that due to darkness and safety, to start tomorrow’s (Tuesday, September 29) ride at 6:00pm from the county line. So Walter, Tom, Juan, myself and a few others hope you can make the new time.
Dave Gottschalk
Monday, September 28, 2009
Lodge Group Ride Schedule Email Issue
Did you check the blog for the Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule for this past weekend.
The Sunday ride time changed to 8:00 AM.
I had issues with sending group email with Comcast.
That is why you may have not received the last two weeks ride schedule email.
The ride schedule was posted on the Blog.
I have had to split the Lodge Group email distribution list in to two list due to a Comcast distribution limit of 99 names, so that it is not considered spam.
Remember to add to your favorite or bookmark the blog web address.
The Sunday ride time changed to 8:00 AM.
I had issues with sending group email with Comcast.
That is why you may have not received the last two weeks ride schedule email.
The ride schedule was posted on the Blog.
I have had to split the Lodge Group email distribution list in to two list due to a Comcast distribution limit of 99 names, so that it is not considered spam.
Remember to add to your favorite or bookmark the blog web address.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - September 26 & 27 - Sunday Ride Time is 8:00 AM
Sunday Ride Time is now 8:00 starting this Sunday. New Route on Sunday.
Have a safe and fun ride for those riding 6 Gap this weekend in Georgia.
Remember to call/point out road debris on all rides.
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
Sunday - 8:00 AM at the Lodge – 60 - 65 miles.
Note Ride Time goes back to 8:00 this Sunday.
New Route this Sunday.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Have a safe and fun ride for those riding 6 Gap this weekend in Georgia.
Remember to call/point out road debris on all rides.
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
Sunday - 8:00 AM at the Lodge – 60 - 65 miles.
Note Ride Time goes back to 8:00 this Sunday.
New Route this Sunday.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Urban Assault Ride - Weds at 6:10 pm - Huguenot Tennis Courts
The RENEGADE Urban Assault Ride
3rd. season begins Weds Sept 30 at 6:10 pm
Starting from the Huguenot Tennis Courts
at 16th st. S, Jax Bch and typically is a 30 miles+ ride.
The route includes South to Ponte Vedra and then north through through neighborhoods west of 3rd.
to Atl./Seminole road and further north to the Seminole cul-de-sac. Then we backtrack to the tennis courts!
Lights are encouraged!!
Mountain Bike with Slicks.
No pure road bikes please, 700 cm's are fine though.
NOTE!
Our ride on the 30th will be aprox. a 20 mile ride with a beer-stop/meet-and-greet
to celebrate the beginning of our winter ride season.
So bring a little cash and bike locks
3rd. season begins Weds Sept 30 at 6:10 pm
Starting from the Huguenot Tennis Courts
at 16th st. S, Jax Bch and typically is a 30 miles+ ride.
The route includes South to Ponte Vedra and then north through through neighborhoods west of 3rd.
to Atl./Seminole road and further north to the Seminole cul-de-sac. Then we backtrack to the tennis courts!
Lights are encouraged!!
Mountain Bike with Slicks.
No pure road bikes please, 700 cm's are fine though.
NOTE!
Our ride on the 30th will be aprox. a 20 mile ride with a beer-stop/meet-and-greet
to celebrate the beginning of our winter ride season.
So bring a little cash and bike locks
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - September 19 & 20
Remember to call/point out road debris on all rides.
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
Sunday - 7:30 AM at the Lodge – 55 - 65 miles.
It has been requested that this Sunday ride be a long one to train for the 6 Gap ride next weekend.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
Sunday - 7:30 AM at the Lodge – 55 - 65 miles.
It has been requested that this Sunday ride be a long one to train for the 6 Gap ride next weekend.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
6 Gap Lodging
I’ve got a 2 night reservation (Sept. 25th and 26th) for the Cedar House Inn that I don’t need. I know it can be hard to find lodging for Six Gap so I thought I would see if you knew of anyone who would like to pick up this reservation.
The room is the Chickadee room (http://www.georgiamountaininn.com/chickadee.htm) and the rate is $95-$105 per night.
If someone would like to pick up this reservation, e-mail me at kj@jonesland.net and I will contact the B&B owner’s to let them know you are going to call with your credit card info and switch the reservation.
Thanks,
Ken Jones
The room is the Chickadee room (http://www.georgiamountaininn.com/chickadee.htm) and the rate is $95-$105 per night.
If someone would like to pick up this reservation, e-mail me at kj@jonesland.net and I will contact the B&B owner’s to let them know you are going to call with your credit card info and switch the reservation.
Thanks,
Ken Jones
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tara Joseph's French Alps Trip
Clients and friends of KONA Human Performance recently visited the French Alps in Haute-Savoie, France, to enjoy a vigorous 10-day cycling vacation. Many of the daily rides, based out of Vanilla Ski Chalet in Bourg-Saint Maurice, included the most difficult 1st Category and Hors Category climbs of the Tour de France, including La Plagne, Cormet De Roselend, Col Du Petite St. Bernard, Col Du Telegraphe and the famed Col Du Galibier, with side trips to La Thuille and Courmayeur, Italy. Our hosts, Sam and Andy Maiklem, (www.vanillaski.com/alpine_etape/) were most gracious. Andy an avid cyclist would ride with us daily giving us the history and translating the french language throughout our day. We would certainly look forward to our evenings, as that's when Andy's wife, Sam would present us with her daily "Extraordinary Culinary Creation". Sam prepares only organic foods; duck, lamb, chicken, lovely green salads and vegetables, to name a few. Local wine and cheese from nearby villages were also enjoyed with our evening meal. I must say, dream of her creations even to this day.
Participants were Leslie Smith, Atlantic Beach; Charlie Fry, Ponte Vedra Beach; Rick Ricart, Palm Bay; Florida; Ben Moore, Jacksonville; and Tara and John Josephs, Jacksonville.
If you are interested in a future trip, please contact Tara Josephs - tarajosephs@mac.com
Chamonix, France
Ice climbers at the top of Aiguille du Midi - Mont Blanc (Charlie Fry in Photo)
Ski Training to the Rosiere (5 to 6% Grade)
La Plagne (Tara and John Josephs, Rick Ricart, Charlie Fry)
The Grand Galibier 2645 meters (that equals 8677 feet)
View from the top of Galibier
Vanilla Ski Chalet
(Rick Ricart, Charlie Fry, John and Tara Josephs, Leslie Smith and Ben Moore)
Andy Mailkem, Leslie Smith, Tara Josephs, Rick Ricart, Ben Moore, Charlie Fry
Participants were Leslie Smith, Atlantic Beach; Charlie Fry, Ponte Vedra Beach; Rick Ricart, Palm Bay; Florida; Ben Moore, Jacksonville; and Tara and John Josephs, Jacksonville.
If you are interested in a future trip, please contact Tara Josephs - tarajosephs@mac.com
Chamonix, France
Ice climbers at the top of Aiguille du Midi - Mont Blanc (Charlie Fry in Photo)
Ski Training to the Rosiere (5 to 6% Grade)
La Plagne (Tara and John Josephs, Rick Ricart, Charlie Fry)
The Grand Galibier 2645 meters (that equals 8677 feet)
View from the top of Galibier
Vanilla Ski Chalet(Rick Ricart, Charlie Fry, John and Tara Josephs, Leslie Smith and Ben Moore)
Andy Mailkem, Leslie Smith, Tara Josephs, Rick Ricart, Ben Moore, Charlie Fry
Friday, September 11, 2009
Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - September 12 & 13
Remember to call/point out road debris on all rides.
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
(See Map Link)
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
See Map Link @ the Right for Group AA and Group A
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
Sunday - 7:30 AM at the Lodge – 55 - 60 miles.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
(See Map Link)
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
See Map Link @ the Right for Group AA and Group A
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
Sunday - 7:30 AM at the Lodge – 55 - 60 miles.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Support Your Local Racing Scene - VOLUNTEER!!
If you plan on checking out the racing going on in St. Augustine this weekend - consider lending a hand and volunteering. The guys at VeloBrew are in DESPERATE NEED of some volunteers (mainly on Sunday).......If you can help out - please contact Drew Miller (drew@velobrew.com) You can go to http://www.velobrew.com/JAxRacing.asp to see what times are available and respond to Drew by TONIGHT (Thursday 9/10/09).
Information regarding registration for race can be found at http://www.floridacycling.com/ .
There is also quite a bit more going on than just racing in conjunction with the St Augustine Cycling Festival - all the details are at http://www.staugustinecyclingfestival.com/ All of this supports the Boy Scouts.
- There will be an expo going on at the St. Augustine Ampitheater with displays from many of the shops, and demos from Zipp, Jamis, and other brands.- There is a bike raffle going on - you can have the chance to win a bike witha value of up to $3,500. Tickets are $20 and there are only a limited number being sold. You can purchase those at the expo, and don't have to be present to win.- There will be a movie night at the Ampithater on Sautrday after the racing is over- The Watermelon Ride is goign to start from the Ampitheater on Sunday.
Hope to see you out there!!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
St. Augustine Cycling Festival
Hi all. Picked up a flyer in my local sandwich shop in town and thought there may be some interest. Seems that the NFBC has teamed up with a few others to put on a Cycling Festival based around St Augustine next weekend, 12/13 Sep. There s a Crit on Sat at the St John County complex, and TT and Road Race at Batram Trail on Sunday. Also a Bike Expo at the St Augustine Amphitheater both days (I was there recently for a performance and it is a hidden gem). Check it all out on www.staugustinecyclingfestival.com
Cheers,
Robert Hudson
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tour of Asturias
Photos from Walter & Lea Anne Campbell's visit with Cesar and Madie Garcia in Candas, Spain.
We met with a small group of locals nearly every morning to ride the rural roads in northern Spain. The local terrain (coastal) consists of rolling hills with a few small climbs. But there are some steep/narrow roads (18-20%) for those that choose to ride them (me). Further inland is mountainous terrain that consists of climbs over 20 kilometers.
We met with a small group of locals nearly every morning to ride the rural roads in northern Spain. The local terrain (coastal) consists of rolling hills with a few small climbs. But there are some steep/narrow roads (18-20%) for those that choose to ride them (me). Further inland is mountainous terrain that consists of climbs over 20 kilometers.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - Labor Day Weekend September 5, 6 & 7 - Amelia Island on Sunday
This is Labor Day Weekend so 3 days of scheduled rides from the Lodge. Sunday is Amelia Island.
Remember to call/point out road debris on all rides.
Note: Pat Riley was riding Spoke 1 in Nocatee last week and was stopped by a Security Guard. They said the road was closed past Twenty Mile Road due to construction.
Please beware that our ride down Spoke 1 maybe interrupted. Please do not give the Security Guard a hard time if we are stopped. We will make a U-Turn where the road is closed.
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
See Map Link for Nocatee Ride Route Group AA and Group A
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
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
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Monday - 8:00 AM at the Lodge – 40 - 50 miles.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Remember to call/point out road debris on all rides.
Note: Pat Riley was riding Spoke 1 in Nocatee last week and was stopped by a Security Guard. They said the road was closed past Twenty Mile Road due to construction.
Please beware that our ride down Spoke 1 maybe interrupted. Please do not give the Security Guard a hard time if we are stopped. We will make a U-Turn where the road is closed.
Saturday – 8:00AM @ the Lodge – 35 – 40 miles round trip
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
The Group will leave the Lodge South down PVB out to 210 though the roundabout and out 210 over the PV Bridge and make a Right at Old Palm Valley Road (the first Traffic Light) to compete the Nocatee loops.
See Map Link for Nocatee Ride Route Group AA and Group A
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway (at the traffic Light at the end of Old Palm Valley Road) and complete Spoke 1, 2, 3, 1 and 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway and complete Spoke 2, Spoke 3, Spoke 1, and Spoke 3 before returning back by going up the ramp onto Nocatee Parkway. We try to make Group A a fast group ride. We will regroup at Old Palm Valley Road after the bridge. Turn around and look to see if we are all together.
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
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Monday - 8:00 AM at the Lodge – 40 - 50 miles.
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH
Remember this is a GROUP ride. Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge.
Ride Safe
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
RAP Race 1986 Jacksonville FL
Photo of Tom Hagen and Matt Rini at Riverside Avondale Preservation Socieity or RAP race, circa 1986....Last lap effortLodge Group Mt Pisgah Mid 1990's
Photo from the mid 1990's when the Lodge Group used to take a trip to Mt Pisgah, NC to road ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway and mountain bike around the 4th of July. Do you see some old friends or riders that look a little younger? Thanks to Tom Hagen for the photo.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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