• Independence from Oil 2 Ride this Sunday

    August 13, 2010 // No Comments »

    PRESS RELEASE

    Click here for details on alternate start locations and the theme behind this event.

    All the rides will start at 8 a.m., but participants should arrive at the starting points no later than 7:45 a.m. Since the theme of the event is independence from oil, participants are encouraged to ride their bicycles from home to the starting points.

    SPECIFIC RIDE INFORMATION FOR DOWNTOWN TAMPA

    Starting place: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., 33602. Pace: 12-14 mph.

    The shorter ride will be about 11 miles long and will go down scenic Bayshore Blvd. to Ballast Point Park, then head back to downtown.

    Route map for the Shorter Ride – Click Here

    The longer ride will be about 24.5 miles long and will also go to Ballast Point Park, then west on Gandy Blvd. and across the Gandy Bridge, turning back after reaching the Pinellas side.

    Route map for the Long Ride – Click Here

    City Bike Tampa, will provide refreshments at Curtis Hixon Park sponsored by Mix1 for the participants of the downtown Tampa rides.

    All Natural Protein from Mix1

    Ride On!

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