BFSC Ride Schedule - February 18, 19 & 20 - Monday Presidents Day Holiday Road Ride

Due to the rain forecast on Saturday and Sunday check the BFSC Facebook page to see if the ride start time has been pushed back to allow the rain to stop or if we are riding at the scheduled start time.

Monday is Federal Holiday – Presidents Day. There will be a BFSC group road ride Monday, February 20 at 9:00 AM leaving from the Lodge for those that have the day off. We will leave at 9:00 AM to let the morning work traffic slow down a little.

BeachesWeekend Weather Forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

The Beaches Weekend forecast is somewhat unstable with rain in the forecast. Depending on which weather forecast you review it will be raining Saturday and Sunday morning or the rain will come late afternoon on Saturday and quit sometime early Sunday morning.

Weather Forecast ride start times on Saturday is 63F, 14 ENE wind with 40% chance of rain. Sunday’s ride time forecast is 68F, 21 SW winds and 40% chance of rain.

FirstCoast News Weather Doppler radar.

Beaches First Street Cycling Ride Schedule

There are still two optional bike rides on Sunday, a Group Road Ride and a Group Mountain Bike Ride. Most of the BFSC riders that were mountain biking have changed over to road riding on Sunday.

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

  

There are Two Optional Rides on Sunday.

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mountain Biking at Hanna Park

Meet at the front Parking Lot ready to ride at 9.

Entrance Fee $1.00

This is a group ride. We will regroup at the trailhead or trail fork, so that you can ride at your pace.

Sunday - 9:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 40/50 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.

Monday - 9:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 40/50 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.

BFSC Ride Schedule - February 11 & 12

We wish our BFSC riders who are running on Sunday the 26.2 Run With Donna Finish Breast Cancer Half and Full Marathon a Great and Fun race.

With the running race Sunday, First Street though Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach will be closed for the running course, so riding your bike may be difficult riding to Ponte Vedra for the Sunday road ride. It is also forecast to be cold Sunday with 9:00 AM ride temperature around 38/40F. With the cold temperature, most likely there will be a small showing of road bike riders. There will be a second option mountain bike ride at Hanna Park at 9:00 AM.

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

The Beaches Weekend forecast for Saturday’s 8:00 ride time forecast is 53F with an 15 mph WNW wind and Partly Sunny, if there is rain it is forecast to stop before sun rise. Sunday’s 9:00 ride time forecast is 38/40F with a 13 NNW wind and Partly Sunny. The marathon run start time 6:30 AM forecast is 34/35F with a 13 NNW wind. Runners will have a tail wind home.

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

  

There are Two Optional Rides on Sunday.

9:00 AM Mountain Biking at Hanna Park

Meet at the front Parking Lot ready to ride at 9.

Entrance Fee $1.00

This is a group ride. We will regroup at the trailhead or trail fork, so that you can ride at your pace.

9:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 40/50 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.

Riding Oak Mountain Alabama State Park

Staring Casey Fannin at Oak Mountain Alabama State Park mountain bike trails.

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Women's Fit on the Bike

ITS ALL ABOUT THE TUSH

By: Bina Bilenky TrahanFeb 3

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If you have been reading my columns you know that I recently attended the Serotta International Cycling Institute for their personalized fit class. If you haven’t been reading, shame on you.

I was one of three women who attended the class; the rest of the class was of the hairier gender. Well, I guess in cycling that might not be the case…but that’s a study for another day, and maybe not appropriate for here.

Women may be more petite or have wider hips than some men, but they also might be taller or thinner than some men. Obviously there are many variations to anatomical geometry both across the board and within a specified gender. So is fitting a woman really different than fitting a man? Time to find out!


“The process is the same”, says Steven LeBoyer, director of the Serotta Fit Lab Services. 1/3 of the Serotta Fit Lab’s clientele consists of women, so Steven has had a lot of fitting experience on this topic: “The key phrase to remember when buying cycling equipment is, size & shape. Whether it’s men or women, there are 3 contact points that need to fit properly.” Those 3 things are shoes, handlebars and saddle. Shoes and handlebars are pretty straightforward but nonetheless important. “The foot is the transfer point of your power to the bicycle and a proper fitting shoe is important for performance and comfort.” Handlebar width can be determined with a simple shoulder measurement. Cleat placement can get tricky, but if you can find your first and fifth metatarsal, then you are on the right path. I recommend “Anatomy for Dummies” before taking the Serotta Personalized Fit Class. Or maybe, that’s just me….

While the fit starts at the foot, and there are many things in between that can be adjusted or swapped out, a common problem is the saddle. Steven elaborates, “The saddle is both the cause and solution to the issues mentioned during the interview. Many women that have brought their current bicycles to us have been set up on their bikes in too upright a position. This is most likely the result of what I call reverse fitting: customer tries out a ready-made bike and feels too much pressure on forward soft tissue. Rather than changing saddles the salesperson shortens the stem and raises the bar to shift weight toward back of saddle. The customer ends up in a “comfortable” but inefficient, low performance position.”


Another issue with saddles is that historically women’s saddles were wider and made with more padding to accommodate softer tissues. Because of the extra padding, they need to ride more upright to be comfortable, which means a shorter top tube and shorter reach. And then they wonder, “Why am I not riding fast? Why don’t I look right on the bike?” I ask myself the first question all the time, and sadly it has nothing to do with the fit. More interval training for me…

Steven describes the saddle as the most misunderstood bicycle component. Its purpose is to support the sit bones. He reviewed a study that evaluated the heat and pressure imprints on 1500 cyclists; the results of the study point to the importance of fitting the individual, rather than focusing on men’s saddles vs. women’s saddles.

Fun facts from Steven regarding saddle selection:
-Many women have no anatomical reason to select a women’s specific saddle. – The shape of the padding and the saddle itself is more important than the width of the saddle. – When the sit bones fit the saddle, pressure on the frontal soft tissue will go away.
-The muscle development and fat placement on women may necessitate a different saddle shape than men, but it is not because of the width of the sit bones.

Steven dislikes labels such as “women’s specific”. “Its not relevant. There is nothing wrong with a woman riding a “man’s bike; It’s all about the geometry.” “Women’s specific” is not so much the deciding factor, as is the geometry and fit of the bike and the size and shape of the components. A woman my size (very petite!) and a woman who is 5’10 would most likely not share the same equipment just because they are women and the product is labeled “women’s specific”.


Some words of wisdom from Steven: “Whether buying a ready built bike or a custom made, you need to find a fitter/salesperson that is knowledgeable and will spend the time with you. If it’s a ready built bike, assume the saddle needs to be replaced since it’s improbable that the one sent from the factory will fit properly. Select a bike shop/fitter that has a large selection of saddles that can be tried. The right fit for women, and men, is comfortable and maximizes performance. There should be no pain or regular discomfort when riding. Whether it’s numbness in the hands, neck, or lower back pain or constant saddle discomfort, these are all signs of a bad fit and are unnecessary. Sometimes it’s just a small adjustment to the saddle angle or height that can make a ride so much more enjoyable.”

Some words of wisdom from me: Don’t let your cat sit on your computer while you are watching Spinnervals and riding the trainer. It makes for a very inefficient, stop and go training session; and keeps me wondering… “Why am I not riding fast?”

BFSC Ride Schedule - February 4 & 5

Sunday Road Bike Ride Start time is 9:00 AM.

Sunday, Feb 5, Mountain Bike option there is a group meeting at the Champion Cycling & Fitness Beach Store at 6:00 AM to caravan to the Ocala area Santos State Park mountain bike trails for Champion's annual Super Bowl Sunday mountain bike ride. Meet at Santo's Trailhead ready to ride at 9:00 AM.

TOSRV ride dates are April 14 & 15. This year they return to the original start location in Quincy FL and this year TOSRV will finish on Saturday and start on Sunday from downtown Albany GA. Registration is now open. http://www.ridetosrv.com/

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

The Beaches Weekend forecast is continued nice warmer temperatures. Saturday’s 8:00 ride time forecast is 62F with an 13 mph ESE wind and Partly Sunny. Sunday’s 9:00 ride time forecast is 64F with a 8 SW wind and Partly Sunny & 20% chance of rain.

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

  

There are THREE Optional Ride on Sunday.

6:00 AM, Sunday, Feb 5, Mountain Bike option there is a group meeting at the Champion Cycling & Fitness Beach Store at 6:00 AM to caravan to the Ocala area Santos State Park mountain bike trails for Champion's annual Super Bowl Sunday mountain bike ride. Meet at Santo's Trailhead ready to ride at 9:00 AM.

9:00 AM Mountain Biking at Hanna Park

Meet at the front Parking Lot ready to ride at 9.

Entrance Fee $1.00

This is a group ride. We will regroup at the trailhead or trail fork, so that you can ride at your pace.

9:00 AM Road Ride Leaving from the Lodge – 40/50 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.

Champion Cycling Annual Santo SuperBowl Sunday Mountain Bike Ride

Sunday, Feb 5, Mountain Bike option there is a group meeting at the Champion Cycling & Fitness Beach Store at 6:00 AM to caravan to the Ocalaarea Santos State Park mountain bike trails for Champion's annual Super Bowl Sunday mountain bike ride. Meet at Santo's Trailhead ready to ride at 9:00 AM.

Ocala Mountain Bike Association