Bicycle Ride on Palatka -Lake Butler Rail Trail from Putnam Hall,FL

This will be ~ 20-22-mile bicycle ride on less congested, quiet, tree lined wide paved state rail to trail multipurpose greenway. Part of FT runs along it. Website search: Palaka to Lake Butler State Trail. Plan on ride AVG speed: 9-13 mph. Slight slope elevations. HELMETS are required to be worn during this ride. Rest stop has port-a pot bathroom. Group option to eat at Blue Water Bay in Melrose afterwards.
Canceled If Thunderstorms.
Location: Putnam Hall at SR26/SR100 intersection. ~35 min drive east on NE 39th /FL 222 East x 22 miles. (SR 26 east, past Melrose, till 26 dead ends at stop sign at SR100, drive cross SR100 and park on the grassy area next to the trail.) Landmark-Post Office & minute market at intersection on right.
Leader: Maria Fiedler
General Information: HYDRATE before the ride .Bring water and snacks if you like. Sunscreen is a good idea. HELMET is required.
Bathrooms: None at start, there is a port-a-pot at Florahome Park Pavillion, near mid- point.
Dogs allowed: NO
Restricted to FTA Members only. 15 Seasoned, strong bicycle riders. Be able to ride 20-22 miles at average speed of 9-13 mph on the trail. Bicycles should be in good rideable condition. I recommend that you have your bicycle checked out at a local bicycle shop if you have not ridden your bike within the past weeks or so. Tire pressure, chain lube, brakes, etc. need attention for safety and riding performance.
Not an FTA member? Join FTA by phone, 877-HIKE-FLA or online at www.floridatrail.org/join.
This event has been cleared by both FTA and GCC. Each participant will be under their individual membership or both as I am under both FTA/GCC.