We were going to go to the Hawthorne Trail today, but there was a 30% chance of rain, so we rode down Newberry Road to the end. On the way back we stopped at Jonesville Wine and Liquor for Randy to buy Port, but they were having a tasting--had some killer hot buttered rum! And decided we wanted to come back for more tastings and to buy more than we could carry on our bikes.
And at 11 pm this evening we rode down every street in Tioga to see the pretty Christmas lights!
8 miles
109 total miles!
Nature Coast Trail
Fanning Springs to Chiefland Trail
Friday, December 23, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Oleno to Ichetucknee
Today was a beautiful clear crips day (mid 60's). Started riding at the beginning of the trail, outside Oleno Park on U.S. 441. Then the trail paralleled County Road 18 towards Ft. White. A beautiful, rural, but hilly (by Florida standards). On my cheapo Kmart special it was difficult; Randy seemed to glide along. At 7 1/2 miles I was afraid of going further for fear of not being able to ne
gotiate the "hills" back. However, going back was actually easier. We drove the trail to see what was further on, and discovered we had stopped just short of the town of Ft. White. So I could have gone much further probably without any problem. Next time. Most of the trail is in the sun; a few shady areas. Saw only 4 other bicyclists. Not many road crossings. Definitely will try again with my old bike--but look forward to trying it with a new bike in the near future.
14 Miles
101 thus far!
gotiate the "hills" back. However, going back was actually easier. We drove the trail to see what was further on, and discovered we had stopped just short of the town of Ft. White. So I could have gone much further probably without any problem. Next time. Most of the trail is in the sun; a few shady areas. Saw only 4 other bicyclists. Not many road crossings. Definitely will try again with my old bike--but look forward to trying it with a new bike in the near future.
14 Miles
101 thus far!
Newberry Road
Saturday, December 10
Road from my house in Tioga west to the end of the sidewalk...3 1/2 miles for a 7 mile round trip. On the way home picked up a prescription at Publix and rented "The Help" from Redbox. Then rode through Marlboro Farms and Conemara on the way home.
87 miles ridden!
Road from my house in Tioga west to the end of the sidewalk...3 1/2 miles for a 7 mile round trip. On the way home picked up a prescription at Publix and rented "The Help" from Redbox. Then rode through Marlboro Farms and Conemara on the way home.
87 miles ridden!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Nature Coast Trail (4)
Today, December 3, began at Fanning Springs and rode to Chiefland and back. This is the prettiest leg of the trail. Mostly under tree canopy. This leg is 9 miles.
Total so far 80 miles!
Total so far 80 miles!
Nature Coast Trail (3)
Third time on the trail started at Old Town to Cross City back to Old Town and on to Fanning Springs and back to Old Town. 14 miles one way; 28 round trip. First half was shady; second was sunny. Dairy Queen is about 1/2 mile from end of trail at Cross City. Met Meridith and Whit on this trail and rode with them for about 7 miles.
62 miles so far!!
62 miles so far!!
Nature Coast Trail (2)
Second time on the Nature Coast Trail. Started at Fanning Springs; went 10 miles toward Cross City and returned.
Total 34 miles.
Total 34 miles.
Nature Coast Trail (1)
Our first rails-to-trails was on the Nature Coast Trail. We began in Trenton, FL and rode 7 1/2 miles to Old Town and back again. The trail is flat and mostly runs alongside the highway. It's primarily in the sun.
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