Hi Bob,

I came down from Maryland in 1999. I lived in St.
Mary's county. The Bike riders have quite a few places
to ride so we get spread out.

The club has quite a few rides to offer as well there
are social rides, workout/training rides, and the
un-race (all out) Tusday night ride.

Quite a few of the best places to ride are off the
public roads, on the Airfore Range. That requires a
recreation range pass, only $5. They also make sure
you get a 5 min. video into to the range and the all
important range map telling where you can and can't
go.

There are 2 good "hills" rides Knox hill loop where
you can get 1900 ft. in about 40 miles.

My current favorite is Bob Sikes (from 285 to
Defuniack). I have some directions and profiles on the
clubs "file" area on our Yahoo group. In a 38 mile
ride we get a 8 mile warmup 24 miles of hills (1900
ft. climbing) and 8 mile flat back to the cars.

James
--- speedsnead <BOB_SNEAD@...> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> I was looking for a local bike club and found my way
> to your website.
> I live in Crestview and work in Mary Esther.
> Currently I have been
> biking stationary at the YMCA during lunch break to
> stay somewhat in
> shape, and I would like to dust off the old Trek and
> start getting
> some weekend rides in. I have been out of the saddle
> for a while and
> need to do a complete overhaul of my bike, headset
> and crank, maybe a
> new chain.
> I am a road biker from Maryland and fairly new to
> the area. I have
> done some riding around here just up and down 85,
> but I am not used
> to the sand hazards. In Maryland you have to watch
> out for rocks in
> the road that fall from the road side hills. Also, I
> don't see to
> many bikes on the roads around here so I suspect
> that the car drivers
> are not aware of road manors.
> Anyway, I am thinking about joining a club and I'm
> interested in
> yours.
>
> Take care
> Bob
>
>
>


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