Weather forecast: This one is borderline for go or no go, but it is February and it will be sunny so yes we'll ride. A frigid 41 at the start warming to only 51 at the finish. Strong wind from the WNW at 7 - 9.
Route: CR 475 O&B. This is probably the purest westerly route we have, meaning a tail wind on the return trip. Ultra quick break at the Candy Store around mile 11.
Distance: 30 +/- 2 miles.
Pace: Probably on the slower end outbound, but faster on the return trip and we may exceed 19 thanks to a strong tail wind.
Optional sprint? On the return leg once at the Welcome to Wildwood sign. Caution, there was road construction in this area last week so we won't sprint that area if lanes are still closed.
Ride ends: The Standard Coffee shop next to the Brownwood Hotel. ETA 10:50
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CR 475 O& B |
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| 1 |
Right |
From the Bradenton RC |
| 2 |
Right |
Morse |
| 3 |
Right |
Hwy 44 |
| 4 |
Right |
Weslyan which becomes CR 44A |
| 5 |
Cross |
301 Now on MLK |
| 6 |
Left |
High Street |
| 7 |
Head to |
Candy Store Ultra quick break |
| 8 |
Right |
Hwy 44 |
| 9 |
Right |
CR 219 |
| 10 |
Left |
CR 44a |
| 11 |
Right |
CR 225 |
| 12 |
Right |
CR 229 |
| 13 |
Left |
CR 462 at the 4 way stop sign |
| 14 |
Right |
CR 475 |
| 15 |
Right |
CR 231 |
| 16 |
Left |
CR 462 |
| 17 |
Straight |
at the 4 way stop sign |
| 18 |
Right |
CR 221 |
| 19 |
Left |
Hwy 44A |
| 20 |
OPTIONAL |
Sprint: Welcome to Wildwood sign |
| 21 |
Right |
MLK |
| 22 |
Cross |
Hwy 301 |
| 23 |
Right |
Powell |
| 24 |
Ride ends |
Standard Coffee shop near the Brwnwd Hotel |
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Sincerely,
Nat Haytcher