Memorial Day Weekend - May 26, 27 & 28 - Sunday Ride to Amelia is CANCEL!!!

Due to the Tropical Strom off our coast and its unpredictable weather forecast this Memorial Day Weekend, the Sunday Ride to Amelia Island is CANCEL!! There will be the standard 8:00 AM Sunday Ride from the Lodge weather permitting.

There will be a Monday Memorial Day Group Bike Ride at 8:00 AM leaving from the Lodge, Weather permitting.

The 2012 BFSC Bike Kits have arrived. You can stop by Open Road Beach store at 10^th Ave South to pick up your kit is you have paid.

The Bike Kit Party is Saturday, June 9^th at Bert Bost home. You can pick your kit up then also. Stay tune for more info on the Bike Kit Party.

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

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast calls for on Saturday’s start time 75F, 15mph NNE wind, and Partly Sunny. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is Cloudy/Rain at 75F, 17 mph N wind with 60% chance of rain. Monday’s forecast at the start time is Cloudy/Rain at 75F, 17 mph N wind with 60% chance of rain.

First Coast News Weather Doppler Radar.

   

Beaches First Street Cycling Ride Schedule

 

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles =

There are Two Groups on Saturday

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 19 – 25 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

  

Sunday - 8:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 50 - 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.
We have been trying to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge, so that everyone finishes the ride together.

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

Monday, Memorial Day – 8:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 40 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.
We have been trying to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge, so that everyone finishes the ride together.

The 2012 Beaches First Street Cycling Kits Have Arrived

The 2012 Beaches First Street Cycling Kits have arrived.
Go by Open Road Beach store and pick up your kit if you have paid Walter Campbell.
Open Road is 10th Ave South, Monday though Saturday.
Kit Party is Saturday, June 9th at Bert Bost home.
Stay tune for more Kit Party details.

Send your photo of your bike trip to bfscycling@gmail.com with location information and we will post to the BFSC Blog. You can also post to the BFSC Facebook page.

Jason Gregg at Aspen CO at Snowmass on the Rim Trail.

The New Kits are Finally Here!!

If you would like to pick up your new BFSC kit, you can stop by the Open Road Beaches Location, and Ralph or Tony will give you your kit. These kits are only available to those who have already paid Walter. (Open Road Bicycles, 1017 South Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 USA (904) 853-6014). All kits that are not picked up, will be available at the kit party on June 9th at Bert Bost's house in South Jax Beach. David Dean will be providing the alcohol. Stay tuned for more information about the party.

BFSC Ride Schedule = May 19 & 20 - Alternate Sat Start Route Due to BFAS Triathlon

The BFSC Saturday Ride Route WILL NOT ride South on PVB. We ride out Solana/Roscoe Road to PV Bridge.

Saturday, May 19 is the first BFAS first Sprint Triathlon at Mickler’s Beach.

The BFSC Saturday ride route will be diverted, so that, we do not interfere with the Triathlon. See Saturday ride route below.

The Giro de Italy has started. It’s a shame Comcast does not carry Universal TV any more, but I understand it is on satellite network Dish or Direct TV.  You can follow the Giro on the Internet live feed on: http://cyclingfans.com/live_race_coverage

Amgen Tour of California starts on May 13 to 20. It will be covered live for the first time on NBC Sports TV that Comcast 448.

Sat., May 19 Stage 7– Ontario to Mt. Baldy 7-9 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., May 20 Stage 8– Beverly Hills to Los Angeles 1-3 p.m. NBC

Stage 8– Beverly Hills to Los Angeles (re-air) 6:30-9 p.m. NBCSN

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

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast calls for on Saturday’s start time 70F, 13 mph NE wind, with 20% chance of rain. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is 72F, 9 mph N wind with 20% chance of rain.

First Coast News Weather Doppler radar.

   

Beaches First Street Cycling Ride Schedule

On Saturday there are Group 2 now!

 

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles = Alternate route to the Palm Valley Bridge due to the Beaches Fine Arts Triathlon - See Below:

The Beaches Fine Art first triathlon is this Saturday, May 19 starting at 7:00 AM. The BFSC bike ride route will leave the Lodge @ 8:00 AM and ride north on PVB to west/left onto Solana Road crossing over A1A and ride south on Roscoe Blvd to the Palm Valley Bridge and then begin the traditional Saturday bike ride route. In the past, by the time we arrive at the bridge the bike portion of the Triathlon has been completed. We will return by Mickler's Road to PVB. Watch for heavy traffic around the Triathlon.

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 19 – 25 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

  

Sunday - 8:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 50 - 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.
We have been trying to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge, so that everyone finishes the ride together.

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

BFSC Ride Schedule - May 12 & 13

It is TPC weekend down in Ponte Vedra Beach. Watch out for the increased traffic. In the past our Saturday and Sunday rides follow routes or have been completed with out much impact from the traffic.

The Giro de Italy has started though Sunday, May 27. It’s a shame Comcast does not carry Universal TV any more, but I understand it is on satellite network Dish or Direct TV.  You can follow the Giro on the Internet live feed on: http://cyclingfans.com/live_race_coverage

Amgen Tour of California starts on May 13 to 20. It will be covered live for the first time on NBC Sports TV that Comcast 448.

Sun., May 13 Stage 1– Santa Rosa to Santa Rosa 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Mon., May 14 Stage 2– San Francisco to Santa Cruz County 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., May 15 Stage 3– San Jose to Livermore 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., May 16 Stage 4– Sonora to Clovis 5-7 p.m. NBCSN

Thurs., May 17 Stage 5– Bakersfield (Individual Time Trial) 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Fri., May 18 Stage 6– Palmdale to Big Bear Lake 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Sat., May 19 Stage 7– Ontario to Mt. Baldy 7-9 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., May 20 Stage 8– Beverly Hills to Los Angeles 1-3 p.m. NBC

Stage 8– Beverly Hills to Los Angeles (re-air) 6:30-9 p.m. NBCSN

Saturday, May 19 is the first BFAS first Sprint Triathlon at Mickler’s Beach.

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

The Beaches Weekend weather calls for on Saturday’s start time 71F, 16 mph E wind, and cloudy 20% chance of rain either in the morning or afternoon. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is 70F, 13 mph E wind and cloudy with 40% chance of rain.

First Coast News Weather Doppler radar.

   

Beaches First Street Cycling Ride Schedule

On Saturday there are Group 2 now!

 

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles

The BFSC Saturday Ride warms up together for the first 5 to 6 miles.

The Ride Pace begins to pick up quickly to the Palm Valley Bridge.

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 19 – 25 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

  

Sunday - 8:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 50 - 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.
We have been trying to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge, so that everyone finishes the ride together.

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

BFSC Ride Schedule for May 5 & 6 - Sunday We Ride to Amelia Island

Sunday’s BFSC ride is to Amelia Island Catch 8:30 AM Ferry.

Wear your BFSC bike Kit.

We wish our BFSC riding buddies a safe and fun riding this weekend up in the North GA mountain training rides.

The Giro de Italy starts Saturday, May 5. It’s a shame Comcast does not carry Universal TV any more, but I understand it is on satellite network Dish or Direct TV.  You can follow the Giro on the Internet live feed on: http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/

Amgen Tour of California starts on May 13 to 20. It will be covered live for the first time on NBC Sports TV that Comcast 448.

Sun., May 13 Stage 1– Santa Rosa to Santa Rosa 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Mon., May 14 Stage 2– San Francisco to Santa Cruz County 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., May 15 Stage 3– San Jose to Livermore 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., May 16 Stage 4– Sonora to Clovis 5-7 p.m. NBCSN

Thurs., May 17 Stage 5– Bakersfield (Individual Time Trial) 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Fri., May 18 Stage 6– Palmdale to Big Bear Lake 5-7 p.m. NBCSN
Sat., May 19 Stage 7– Ontario to Mt. Baldy 7-9 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., May 20 Stage 8– Beverly Hills to Los Angeles 1-3 p.m. NBC

Stage 8– Beverly Hills to Los Angeles (re-air) 6:30-9 p.m. NBCSN

Saturday, May 12 is the first BFAST first Sprint Triathlon at Mickler’s Beach.

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

The Beaches Weekend weather calls for on Saturday’s start time 73F, 6 mph WSW wind, and partly sunny. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is 74F, 9 mph WNW wind and partly cloudy with 10% chance of rain.

First Coast News WeatherDoppler radar.

   

Beaches First Street Cycling Ride Schedule

 

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 40 miles

The BFSC Saturday Ride warms up together for the first 5 to 6 miles.

The Ride Pace begins to pick up quickly to the Palm Valley Bridge.

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 19 – 25 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

  

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 miles from Rag Time. 

We will ride North on PVB, Duval Dr., First Street, and 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