Little River Springs

Little River Springs shared its short slough with the tannins of the Suwannee River today under some of the prettiest skies I've seen in a while. This brief respite from severe heat and humidity makes for some mighty fine cycling here in north central Florida.

Clouds Making Up

Checking in on the Suwannee this afternoon ahead of fall's first front. "Cool snap" anticipated in 48 hours. 

Stowaway

You never know just WHO will want to tag along, but in the end it is best to keep it moving!

Bridge Out!

🎶 They wouldn't let us cross the river...🎶

The eastern approach to the bridge over the Suwannee River on the Nature Coast State Trail that crosses the floodplain was closed when we arrived this morning. There appears to possibly be some damage to the fence on its northern side. No information was posted on the trail that we saw as we enjoyed an easy-paced ride from Chiefland to Trenton and back.

We were once again very well cared for at the Gathering Table in Chiefland and saw none of the predicted rain. Tommy, George, Charlie, Russ, Mark and I are still thanking Colleen for planning this ride and very sorry she had to miss it.

Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail

Ignoring the forecast calls for rain, Pete Ensing and I enjoyed a remarkably pleasant bike ride on the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail Saturday morning. The new, nicely maintained, end to end distance of 21 miles gave us our total of 42 with perfect weather.

Fast Feet First Friends

A slow, relaxing morning and an unexpected phone call resulted in an impromptu reunion with my recumbent mentor. Dave Greenbaum and I enjoyed a gorgeous and somewhat spirited spring ride around some of our old rural haunts near O'Leno and Ichetucknee State Parks.

Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail

Wayne Bettis was kind enough to show me that the trail has grown since last I rode it. The western extension has a grass lot parking area and is at FL 100 and CR 18 east, west of Keystone Heights, extending the existing trail by about two miles.
Wayne and Artie joined me for a ride from end to end for 41 miles round trip, and we also discovered a brand new trailhead in Florahome, FL with restrooms, bicycle tools, and concrete parking.