Beaches Lodge Ride - Sunday Start Time Change - July 10

On Sunday, July 10, the Beaches Lodge Ride Sunday's bike ride start time will change to our Summer Start Time at 7:30 AM.

Beaches Lodge Ride Schedule - July 3 - Amelia Island

The next Beaches Lodge Ride to Amelia Island is Sunday, July 3. This is the 4th of July Holiday weekend.

Beaches Lodge Ride Schedule - June 25 & 26

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
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 – 40 - 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 and over the PV Bridge back home. So that everyone finishes the ride together.

Beaches Lodge Ride Schedule - June 18 & 19

Last Chance To Try On The Sample Kits From Louis Garneau This Saturday, June 18th.

We are meeting on Saturday (June 18th) from 4pm to 5pm, in South Jax Beach at:

Sean and Stephanie Crichton's house

(the one with the roadside water cooler - 1st St. and 33 Av.)

to try on the sample sizes that Louis Garneau recently sent us. If you ordered a kit or are interested in ordering a kit, drop by. We will provide some beer so it might be a fun little gathering.

The prices are such:

Men's Jersey and Bibs = $155;

Men's Jersey and Shorts = $140;

Women's Jersey and Shorts = $130.

Checks can be made payable to Walter Campbell.

Please help us spread the word about the sample fittings!!

The order deadline is June 30th. We want to make sure the kits are available for this year's 6 Gap ride in Dahlonaga, GA.

If you would like to order a 2011 kit, please email Walter at cyclecamp@comcast.net.

Have You "Like" The Beaches Lodge Ride is now on Facebook Yet? Follow the link and "Like".

This will be a more interactive way for the Beaches Lodge Riders to communicate and review updates through their Facebook News Feeds. Please post your ride photo or other comments on the Beaches Lodge Ride Facebook page.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
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 – 40 - 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 and over the PV Bridge back home. So that everyone finishes the ride together.

Memorial Ride For Fred Norman

Please put out the word that we will (by the request of the family) have a controlled ride through San Marco prior to the service for Fred Norman. The ride will be Police controlled by a rolling enclosure, speed estimate 15-17mph. I would like everyone to cooperate with the Police officers as they are being quite accommodating by doing this. Distance estimate is 4.5 miles and will take approximately 30min.

All current JRC members and former JRC members are encouraged to wear team jerseys of any vintage in Tribute to Fred. Leading the ride will be Fred's Daughters, Allie and Jessie. Assembly is at Hardage Giddons from 6pm and 6:15 pm ride start is at 6:30pm, finish estimated at 7pm.. Service to follow at 7:30pm at Hardage Giddons. Address as follows,

Hardage Giddons Funeral Home
4115 Hendricks Ave.
Jacksonville, Florida 32207

ride time: 6:30pm on time departure
ride finish: 7:00pm
Service: 7:30pm

Parking in back lot of Hardage Giddons or at Open Road Bicycles San Marco.
More info 636-7772 (Open Road Bicycles)

Fred's Obit

Last Chance To Try On The Sample Kits From Louis Garneau This Saturday, June 18th

We are meeting on Saturday (June 18th) from 4pm to 5pm, in South Jax Beach at Sean and Stephanie Crichton's house (the one with the roadside water cooler - 1st St. and 33 Av.) to try on the sample sizes that Louis Garneau recently sent us. If you ordered a kit or are interested in ordering a kit, drop by. We will provide some beer so it might be a fun little gathering. The prices are such: Men's Jersey and Bibs = $155; Men's Jersey and Shorts = $140; Women's Jersey and Shorts = $130. Checks can be made payable to Walter Campbell. Please help us spread the word about the sample fittings!!

The order deadline is June 30th. We want to make sure the kits are available for this year's 6 Gap ride in Dahlonaga, GA. If you would like to order a 2011 kit, please email Walter at cyclecamp@comcast.net.

Beaches Lodge Ride Schedule - June 11 & 12 - Beaches Fine Arts Triathlon on Saturday - Lodge Ride Rerouted

The Beaches Fine Arts 2nd Triathlon is 7:00 AM Saturday, June 11 at Mickler's Beach Access. The Lodge Ride Saturday ride is rerouted North to Solona Road/Rosco Blvd to the PV Bridge.

The Beaches Lodge Ride is now on Facebook. Follow the link and "Like".

This will be a more interactive way for the Beaches Lodge Riders to communicate and review updates through their Facebook News Feeds. Please post your ride photo or other comments on the Beaches Lodge Ride Facebook page.

The 2011 Beaches Lodge Kit has been designed and is ready to be ordered - Deadline is June 30th. Let Walter Campbell know if you want to order a BLR kit at cyclecamp@comcast.net

We have a fit kit and you have an opportunity this Sunday, June 11 at 4:00 PM to try them on at David Burbridge home and next Saturday, June 18 in South Jax Beach at Sean and Stephanie Crichton's house (the one with the roadside water cooler). Please help us spread the word about the sample fittings!!

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
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

Alternate Route: 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.

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40 - 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 and over the PV Bridge back home. So that everyone finishes the ride together.