Read, Ride, Repeat : Go Tell It on the Mountain

Read, Ride, Repeat (A Book Club for Cyclists)

The Details:
Meet @ 7:30 am
Roll @ 7:45 am
Ride distance: about 25 miles
Rolling speed: 12-15 mph
Mostly trail with some street riding.

Parking: We'll meet at the caboose in Dunedin (349 A Main St, Dunedin, 34698). There is free parking at Station Square Lot (362 Scotland St, Dunedin, 34698), which is adjacent to the trail and just SE of the caboose. There are restrooms in the building just west of the caboose.

September's Book: Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin is a semi-autobiographical, frequently challenged novel that tells the story of a single day in the life of a 14-year old boy living in 1930s Harlem.

Here is the link to the book and summary on Amazon.

The Ride: We'll head north on the Pinellas Trail to Tarpon Springs, where we will take the Elfer's Spur to Pinellas Avenue, then loop around to the Tarpon Springs Splash/Dog Park where we'll take a break. Once refreshed, we'll head to Wild Iris Cafe (434 Virginia Ln, Dunedin, FL 34698), where we'll eat and discuss the book. Wild Iris Cafe is a 2 minute ride from the parking area (0.25 miles). We can load our bikes first and walk to the cafe if we prefer.

This ride is mostly on trails. We can stay entirely on the Pinellas Trail / Spur if preferred.

The Restaurant: The Wild Iris Cafe boasts fresh ingredients, friendly service & a cozy atmosphere.

Read, Ride, Repeat: We meet once a month (or so) to ride then relax at a cafe or restaurant and discuss the book. We then pick the next book and route. You're welcome to join us for the ride if you don't read the book. Life happens, ride anyway.

The Safety Stuff:
Be prepared with water, snacks & a spare tube/flat kit. The summer months are particularly hot. Please bring extra fluids and your favorite electrolytes.
You must wear a helmet and exhibit safe riding.
Cyclists are subject to the same traffic laws as drivers.

Ride at your own risk: By joining, you acknowledge that you're unconditionally accepting full personal responsibility for all associated risks to yourself and your property.