To say that the trails at Hanna on Sunday were wet, would be an understatement!

Sunday Morning Mountain Biking

A group of us are meeting at the front parking lot of Hanna Park to go mountain biking this morning (Dec. 13). All are welcome to join. The trails should be in great condition.

Lodge Group Bike Rides - December 12 & 13

The weather forecast for this weekend calls for rain on Saturday with a morning temperature of 49/51F and clearing on Sunday with a morning temperature in the high 60'sF.

Jacksonville Beach weather (observed at Mayport Naval Station Air Field)

If there is no rain Saturday the plan is for the traditional Lodge road bike ride.

If we receive the the forecasted rain, Hanna Park's trails should be in good shape on Sunday. Their has been some discussion about a group mountain bike ride at Hanna on Sunday. If so, meet at the front parking lot at 9:00 AM. On Sunday if there is no rain there will also be a road bike group that does not go mountain biking at the Lodge.

We will try to post on the blog early Sunday morning if there is a group going mountain biking or check Clint Burbridge or Robert Buck Facebook page status.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles = Traditional Saturday ride.
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 – 50 to 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.

Offseason Training

Active.com has a great article about training in the offseason. From weightlifting to core strength to endurance miles, the author gives advice about maintaining your fitness level and improving your weaknesses during the winter.

So, Do You Think It's Too Cold to Ride This Weekend?

Beaches Velo Sport - 2010

The Beaches Velo Sport Cycling Team has been revived for 2010! Open to all racers and riders who believe in the concept of 'Ride Hard & Have FUN!'

If you're interested in being a part of Beaches Velo Sport - feel free to contact me (seancrichton@gmail.com) for more info. I'm currently working on the design of the custom kits by Louis Garneau -- they're not finalized yet, but they are going to look GOOD!!

Updates will be posted here on the Beaches Lodge Ride blog..... as well as on our Facebook page.

See ya out on the road!

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - December 5 & 6

This weekend's weather temperature forecast. You can check the morning temperature on Comcast Channel 30. Check the bottom of the TV screen for the scrolling area town’s “Now”, “Tonight”, & “Tomorrow” temperature bar. Look for Jacksonville Beach, Mayport, and St Augustine. Check the blog weather forecast on the right side of the blog page.
Or check these web pages.

Jacksonville Beach (observed at Mayport Naval Station)

St Augustine Airport

In the past, when the morning temperature is below 50F we have had very few road bike riders to show up at the Lodge. Last winter we started an optional mountain bike ride at Hanna Park at 9:00 AM on those cold days.


Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles = Traditional Saturday ride.
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 – 50 to 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.