Bay Loop New Years Day Ride, Multiple distances: 77 or 41 Miles

The Bay Loop is a fun scenic loop which goes across the Courtney Campbell Causeway. We are offering two different distances and start times.

New Years Day Ride start times & distances:

1. Extended Bay Loop is a 77 mile ride starting from the 54 trailhead at 7:00 AM. This route involves heading south from 54, across the Courtney Campbell Causeway, through Safety Harbor and Oldsmar then heading back North to Starkey Blvd, through Starkey Park and down the Suncoast to 54. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop at convenience stores for nutrition but please bring enough food and water to make 25 miles before we stop. Link to the full Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3441096574089290052
2. Standard Bay Loop, this is the original route, it is 41 miles, starts at around 7:40am from the Florida Cracker restaurant on Ehrlich Rd (7604 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33625). The group from the extended version of the ride will arrive around 7:40am. As mentioned above there will be plenty of opportunities to stop for nutrition and drink at convenience stores. Link to the standard route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3441143784226667184

This is a New Years Day ride, not a race. We will keep a steady 20-22 mph pace. Steady is the key word here. The only time we should be going faster 22 mph is if there is an obvious tailwind. This is a no drop ride but please be able to maintain the 20-22 mph pace.
All riders are expected to ride in a pace line safely. New riders are expected to hang in the rear of the group to get acclimated. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time so the group can discuss the plans, introduce new riders and leave on time. Everyone rides at their own risk, and this group assumes no responsibility for any injuries. Team Elite is not responsible for any injuries that may occur during any event we host. Paceline experience is expected if you want to attend this group ride.