(1)     the 41-mile Oviedo Loop – three (3) groups: the first (25+ mph) goes straight through; the second (23+ mph) goes straight through; and the third (20+ mph) stops at the 7-11 halfway to tell jokes;
(2)     the extended Oviedo Loop – 56 miles; usually, very, very fast.  If you get dropped, you will be left.
(3)     the Fort Christmas Jaunt - (65 miles) going off the back of the third group of Oviedo Loop riders, turn right at the fire station east of UCF and assemble.
For Sunday, show up at Lakemont Elementary at 7:30 a.m. – the group decides the route!

Start time: 8:10am
Start location: Windermere Elementary School
Distance and pace: Varies, depending on what group you end up with.

One of the most popular rides in Florida, the Windermere Sunday Ride is a staple of Central Florida Cycling. The first 6 miles of the ride are usually very nice and social but, at the turn at Marsh Rd, the racers open hammer. Marsh Rd is always very fast and it’s usually where the group will break up into several packs of different skilled riders. About 1 mile before US27, the racers will turn right at Hancock Rd en route to their brutal hill workout of approximately 75 miles. Most of the rest of the groups will continue on to US27 and on to do their own rides. One of the most popular routes is the now famous Groveland Loop. A flat and very fast ride for those not too crazy about the hills.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced racer, the Sunday ride has something for you.

The Windermere Wednesday Ride

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Windermere Elementary School
Distance and pace: Approximately 45 miles at speeds of no less than 25mph

The Windy Wednesday Ride is on of the fastest and hardest rides of the week. This is not a ride for the faint of heart. And definitely not a ride for beginners. This is a ride for those who think they have what it takes to hang with the big dogs. The ride is an all-for-none hammerfest of pure pain and misery over 45 miles of what we call The Fruit Loop. So if you have the legs, lungs and guts, come on out for some fast fun!

The Windermere Thursday Ride

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Windermere Elementary School
Distance and pace: Approximately 45 miles at a recovery pace

The Thursday ride covers the same route as the Wednesday ride, but at much more relaxed speeds. The group likes to call it a ‘recovery’ ride. Most of the group stays together and tries to adhere to a ‘no drop’ rule. It’s a perfect ride for anyone looking to get a great mid-week workout in. As of late, this has become one of the biggest rides out of Windermere (next to Sunday of course).

The Windermere Saturday Ride

Start time: 8:00am
Start location: Windermere Elementary School
Distance and pace: 55-75 miles at an average of about 20-22mph

The route and speed of the Saturday rides varies, depending on who shows up. It’s a much smaller group than on Sundays. Usually Saturday is a good training day to get in long base miles or hill training.

weekly training rides

**Saturdays, 7:00am departure from the Avalon Park YMCA

A Group: 40 to 50 miles, 20mph+ average, 23/24mph pulls

B Group: 30 miles, 18/19mph average, 20mph pulls

Hal Scott Preserve rides – all-terrain cyclists

**Wednesdays, 6:30pm departure from the Avalon Park YMCA

A Group: 25 to 30 miles, 20mph+ average, 23/24mph pulls

B Group: 20 miles, 18/19mph average, 20mph pulls

YMCA Y-Tri Group: 20+ miles, group non drafting

We’re ALWAYS in need of weekly group captains so please contact Jim @ 407 902.6686 or Gordon 407.489.0918 if you’re planning on riding and can be a group captain.

Category: A
Distance: 60
Contact: Ben Anderson – 321-945-7090
Directions: West Orange Trail – Florida Turnpike to SR-50 (Exit 272); West on SR-50 to Oakland Blvd (2nd light); right on Oakland Blvd then immediate left on SR-438; 0.5 mile on left

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****

**2009-07-18 08:00:00 Sylvan Lake Park

Category: B C
Distance: 41/47
Contact: Bob James – 407-304-6319
Directions: Sylvan Lake Park – I-4 to SR-46; West on SR-46 3.1 miles to Lake Markham Rd; left on Lake Markham Rd for 0.7 mile; park entrance on left

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****

**2009-07-18 08:00:00 Lake Monroe Loop

Category: D
Distance: 25
Contact: Phil Mings / 407-491-4835
Directions: Lake Monroe Marina – Exit SR-46 off I-4 in Sanford (Exit 101C); East on SR-46 to US-17/92; left of US-17/92 towards Lake Monroe; bear right to lake; right on Seminole Blvd; park in Municipal Lot across from Sanford Marina

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****

**2009-07-18 08:00:00 Cady Goes to College

Category: S
Distance: 20
Contact: Ruby Gaidry – 407-830-6229
Directions: Cady Way Park – At University Blvd & SR-436; go West on Scarlet Rd; left on Ranger Blvd; right on Cady Way; 0.25 miles on right

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****

**2009-07-18 08:00:00 B3 Breakfast Ride

Category: T
Distance: 30
Contact: Tito Santiago – 407-275-3261
Directions: Dean Road at Blanchard Park – From SR 436 (Semoran Blvd) go east on SR 50 (Colonial Dr) for 4.2 miles. Turn left (North) on Dean Rd for .5 miles to Blanchard Park on the right.

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****

**2009-07-19 08:00:00 Lake Yale Loops

Category: A B
Distance: 40/50
Contact: Bob James – 407-304-6319
Directions: Gilbert Park – US-441 North through Apopka; left at CR-500A (Old 441); left on Liberty Ave (2nd flashing traffic light); park is 0.25 miles on right

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****

**2009-07-19 08:00:00 Lake Lucie

Category: T
Distance: 30
Contact: Jack Elliot – 407-365-6338
Directions: Rock Springs Publix – US-441 North to Apopka; right on Park Ave (CR-435) for 2.3 miles; Publix is on right; park along Park Ave./Rock Springs Rd. edge of parking lot.

Map to Start: Click for Google Map to ride start****