Friday, June 22, 2012

BFSC Ride Schedule June 23 & 24


The 2012 Beaches First Street Cycling Bike Kits have been delivered. If you have not received yours contact us at bfscycling@gmail.com to make arrangements to pick yours up. Also we are looking a doing a reorder in early July, if you would like to order a kit contact us at bfscycling@gmail.com and let us know.

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

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast with the Tropical Storm off the west coast of FL increases the chances of rain at Saturday’s start time 78F, 5 mph SE wind, and Cloudy with 40% chance of rain. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is Cloudy with a 60% chance of rain at 78F, 6 mph ENE wind.

   
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


Friday, June 15, 2012

BFSC Ride Schedule June 16 & 17


The 2012 Beaches First Street Cycling Bike Kits have been delivered. If you have not received yours contact us at bfscycling@gmail.com to make arrangements to pick yours up. Also we are looking a doing a reorder in early July, if you would like to order a kit contact us at bfscycling@gmail.com and let us know.

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

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast looks very nice after this past week weather calls for on Saturday’s start time 74F, 9 mph WNW wind, and Partly Sunny. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is Sunny at 74F, 6 mph NW wind.

   
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


Friday, June 8, 2012

BFSC Ride Schedule June 9 & 10 - Sat Alternate Route due to Triathlon - Sat Night Kit Party - Sun Ride To Amelia


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

Saturday, June 9 is the second 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 New BFSC Kit have arrived and are at Open Road Beach store so you can pick them up, until Saturday afternoon, June 9th. Then they will be at the KIT Pick up party Saturday night.

Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Bert & Tina Bost Home

495 34th Ave South
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250

Please bring a side dish or dessert. Bert is going to smoke a pork butt.
Please RSVP to BFSC Facebook page or BFScycling@gmail.com so we can have a headcount by Friday and what side dish you are bringing.

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

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast calls for on Saturday’s start time Cloudy, 75F, 8 mph E wind, with 30% chance of rain. On Sunday the forecast is Cloudy at the start time @ 76F, 5 mph SSE wind with 30% chance of rain.

   
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 second triathlon is this Saturday, June 9 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 - 7:30 AM at the Lodge - Ride to Amelia Island 

Wear your NEW 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


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

BFSC Kit Pick Up Party - Saturday, June 9th


Beaches First Street Cycling Bike Kit Pick Up Party
Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 PM

Bert & Tina Bost Home

495 34th Ave South
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250

Direction: Turn West on 34th Ave South from 3rd Street South. Bert’s Home is the first driveway on Right.  You can Park in the Church parking lot on the Left.

The Kit Party will be in their backyard, please come in the gate beside the garage directly to the backyard.

Please bring a side dish or dessert. Bert is going to smoke a pork butt.

Ty Ku will furnish Wine and Liquor.
BFSC will furnish Beer and water.
If you have a special refreshment, please bring.

Please RSVP to BFSC Facebook page or BFScycling@gmail.com so we can have a headcount by Friday.

Also please let Rebekah Gleason Hope’s Facebook message what kind of side dish or dessert you will bring. Or to the above RSVB addresses.

If you have NOT pick up your kit at Open Road Beach store, we will have your kit at the Bert’s home on Saturday.

This is a BFSC group party to socialize while not on a bike trying to hang on. If you DID NOT purchase a kit you are still invited to come and party.

Friday, June 1, 2012

BFSC Ride Schedule June 2 & 3


The 2012 BFSC Bike Kits have arrived. Have you stopped by Open Road Beach store at 10th Ave South to pick up your kit, if you have paid Walter.

The Bike Kit Party is Saturday, June 9th at Bert Bost home around 5:30 PM. You can pick your kit up then also. Stay tune for more info on the Bike Kit Party.

The next Amelia Island Ride will be Sunday, June 10. Stay Tune for confirmation based on next week weather forecast.

NBCSports (Comcast Ch 448) will broadcast the Criterium Du Dauphine:
June 3 @ 9:00PM
June 4 – 7 @ 4:00 PM
June 8 @ 3:00 PM
June 9 @ 1:00 AM
June 10 @ 7:00 PM

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

The Beaches Weekend weather forecast looks very nice after this past week weather calls for on Saturday’s start time 74F, 9 mph WNW wind, and Partly Sunny. On Sunday the forecast at the start time is Sunny at 74F, 6 mph NW wind.

   
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