Chiefland Bikefest

My brother Herr Professor and I participated in the Chiefland Bikefest back in November. It had been over 25 years since I participated in a quasi-supported tour and it was the Professor's first time.

The organizers were prepared for the first day of riding and the ride was very pleasant, long for me, but pleasant nonetheless. The planned rest stops were thought out and snacks were plentiful. Nice cool day to ride from Chiefland to Cedar Key. All told about 66 miles according to the Professor.

We followed SR 345 to SR 24 in Rosewood on clean two lane roads and out to the island. A quick rest and back to Chiefland through the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Reserve.

The following day was following the Nature Coast bicycle trail from Chiefland to Cross City. Beautiful day for a ride, through forest, farmland, over the great Suwannee River (I know what you're humming now!) and along US 19/98. Support for that day's 44 mile ride was less than expected, but hey I was riding with my brother and we stocked up before we left. We only wish our other brother, Herr Maus was with us. Perhaps next year!

Accomodations were provided by the Market Place RV Park as was our delicious breakfasts from the snack shack in the Flea Market. Folks it was delicious. Good ride, good weather and good times.

I'll post more and/or link to the rails to trails program during another entry. There is a yearly allocation of over $4.5M to purchase and preserve these trails so more of these trails can be converted.

Thanks for checking in and keep riding. Reduce that carbon footprint of yours!