Loop the Lake (Lake Okeechobee) 2/25/12

i wanted to do it last year but it didnt work out, i was out of town.....I plan in doing it this year and the idea of a BT teams sounds pretty cool.

If anyone is interested and its a go i'm in...

I did  this last year and had a good time. Unfortunately for me it is on the same day as the WPB half marathon that I already signed up for.

Maybe next year.

Have fun with out me!

The longer ride broke out into  2-3 groups.   1st group did avg. 20mph, but it was a large group and effort level certainly not typical 20 mph pace.    But there were others at 18 mph, etc.    I think this year with larger field, you will find plenty of different pace groups.   Nobody was left behind and with 4-5 aid stations, we all caught up with each other along the way. 

Thanks! One more question - tri bike friendly?

Answered my own stupid question by going to the website. It is tri-bike friendly.

Oppssssss....

We have done so far 2 Group Bike Rides at Lake Okeechobee...NOT Full Loop...cuz...for first timers and veterans too...one was last Dec.9th and the last one was Dec.18th....I should post about those rides here...

Anyway...

We will have another one on January 15th...Here is all the Information if somebody is interested:

Lake Okeechobee Fun Bike Ride & Social Gathering

• Time

  8:00am until 12:00pm

• Where

  John Stretch Park, 47225 U.S. Highway 27, Lake Harbor, Florida 33459

• Description

  Come and Join us to this fun Bike Ride on the paved leeves of Lake Okeechobee....and...Social Gathering after the Bike Ride.... Everybody is Welcome...You can invite/bring your friends....and... Remember We will have a social gathering at the end of the Ride...with some ...food and refreshment...that everybody will bring to share with each other.... Details of the Ride: We will start at at John Stretch Park right on the lakes edge and the levee entrance. You can see more info about the park and its location at this web site: http://www.pbcgov.com/parks/locations/johnstretch.htm We will have 3 distances...but...everybody will complete the first 44 miles...and...from there...it's up to you the 2 optional distances....55 miles...and...66 miles The ride will depart at 8:00 am...Puntual...Please arrive at 7:30 am to have enough time to get prepared... It's not a Race...It's a fun socail ride...for first timers and veterans too...We will have 2 Groups...the fasters: 19-20 mph and slowers: 16-18 mph....and...nobody will be left behind even if you flat...the idea is to be all together... The Route itinerary is as follows:   START at John Stretch Park at 8:00 am   22 miles on the paved levess of Lake Okeechobee till the Moore Haven Lock & Damn...with a short detour off at mile 8.40 in Clewiston to cross a canal...and...back on the levees...   At mile 22 we will do an U-turn....but...stopping...for 5 minutes techinical stop at the Restrooms...and...back to the John Stretch Park...   Back to the Park...We will have the option to continue...for 5.5 miles more till South Bay RV Park or 11 miles more till Paul Rardin Park and back....to complete the 55 or 66 miles....   Note: Be aware of the windy conditions in this area....the winds usually come from NE and start to pick-up...that means...we will fly on our way out for the first 22 miles...but...we will have the head/crosswinds on our way back....Ufffff...!!!   Remember to bring enough hydration / goodies require for the distances...and...spare tubes....just in case a flat....   Please....We really appreciate your confirmation....!!!   Thanks in advance....and....Hope to See ya soon....!!!   Robert and Velo

It is...   Will tell you that it is very well supported with everything included including after party, aid stations, shirts etc.   The true benefit to be honest outside the charity is the amazing view along the dike around Lake O.   Most scenic century I have done in the state.