XTERRA First Coast Off-Road Triathlon-Hanna Park is this Sunday, July 25. This off-road triathlon is part of the XTERRA AMERICA TOUR, XTERRA FIRST COAST which is a points race in the Southeast Region. This off-road triathlon challenges is a .5 mile swim, 13 mile mountain bike, and 5k trail run.

Descending off of PV Bridge

Just like descending off of the PV Bridge on Saturday's ride.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - July 17 & 18

It has been great bike racing at the Tour de France this last two weeks. Everyday has been exciting and unpredictable on Versus TV coverage.

Jacksonville Beach Weather Forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
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 – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 50 - 65 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

Sunday Ride Meets The Dead Rattlesnake

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - July 10 & 11 - BFAS Triathlon

The Tour de France bike race is going to the Alps this weekend. Versus TV coverage begins at 7:30 AM Saturday and Sunday.

Jacksonville Beach weather forecast (as observed from Mayport Naval Air Station)

The last Beaches Fine Art Triathlon is this Saturday, July 10 starting at 7:00 AM. The Lodge Group 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.

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles = Alternate route to the Palm Valley Bridge due to the Beaches Fine Arts Triathlon - See Above.
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 – 7:30 AM @ the Lodge – 50 - 65 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.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - Monday July 5th Time Change to 8:00 AM

It was decided on the Sunday bike ride to change Monday, July 5th bike ride start time to 8:00 AM @ the Lodge.
Not the 7:30 AM originally published on the blog.

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - July 4th Weekend - July 3, 4, & 5th - Ride to Amelia Island on Sunday, July 4th

With is this being the 4th of July weekend it is a big weekend for bike riding, first the Tour de France starts on Saturday, July 3rd and The Lodge Groups has 3 days of scheduled - Saturday, Sunday, & Monday - of bike riding for the 4th of July Weekend. It appears that Monday, July 5th is the work day off to celebrate the 4th of July.

Jacksonville Beach Weather Forecast (as observed at Mayport Naval Air Station)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

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 - 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.
We will catch the returning 10:15 AM Ferry
This is a group ride; we try to keep the group together.
Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH

Monday – 7:30AM @ the Lodge – 40 - 65 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those losing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge