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Rider's Information.

Enjoy this beautiful bike ride that traverses a diversity of natural habitats. The trail crosses McGirts Creek near Camp Milton, a site rich in Civil War history!

Date & Time Address

Saturday, March 31, 2012
6:30 AM local time

Meet at Camp Milton Historic Preserve, at the
Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
1175 Halsema Road North
Jacksonville, FL 32221

 

Map/Routes

All riders start from Camp Milton and head north on Halsema Rd for 2/10 mile to the Jax-Baldwin Trail, then travel east on the Trail to the turnaround at Imeson, then back to Halsema Rd.  From there . . .

  • The 10-12 mile riders
    • turn left (south) on Halsema Rd and return to Camp Milton.

  • The 29-mile riders
    • continue west to the turnaround at the far west end of the Jax-Baldwin Trail
    • turn around and ride east on the Jax-Baldwin Trail to the intersection with Halsema Road
    • turn right (south) on Halsema and return to Camp Milton.

  • The 62-mile riders
    • click here to see the map online
    • continue west to the far west end of the Jax-Baldwin Trail
    • turn right (north) onto Highway 121 and ride to State Road 2
    • turn left (west) on SR2 to ride to the Aid Station at the 100K Turn-around.
    • ride east on SR2 to Hwy 121
    • turn right (south) on Hwy 121 to return to the Jax-Baldwin Trail
    • turn left (east) on the Jax-Baldwin Trail to return to the intersection with Halsema Road
    • turn right (south) on Halsema and return to Camp Milton.

  • The 100-mile riders

 

Waiver/Release Form

All riders must sign and bring the waiver/release to check-in the morning of the ride.

If you would like to volunteer, please email rideinformation@gmail.com, or call (904) 274-0639.
Also, view the Volunteer page for a list of opportunities.

 

Mechanical Assistance

There will be a bicycle mechanic on the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail. He will be on the trail for the 29-mile, 10-mile and Fun Ride participants if you need help with your bicycle.

SAG wagons, motorcycle escorts, law enforcement officers, well-stocked refreshment and First Aid stations, and portable toilets will be provided all along the 62-mile and the Florida-Georgia Century routes.

Ambulance and fire truck will be on stand-by at the First Aid Headquarters at Camp Milton.

 

Food

  • Breakfast - A healthy breakfast and hot beverages will be served before the rides.
  • Lunch - A hearty lunch for all tastes will be catered

 

Entertainment

  • Professional DJ

 

Massage for Riders

The Florida State Massage Therapy Association, First Coast Chapter's Sports Massage Team will be available to provide massages to the RIDE WITH ME bicycle riders. The cost of a 10 minute massage is $10.00. The sports massage team will contribute 100% of the proceeds to the Jessica Green Foundation.

The members of the Sports Team are Licensed Massage Therapists with additional training and experience in sports massage.

The sports team has provided sports massages for THE MS 150; THE DONNA DEEGAN MARATHON; and THE JACKSONVILLE MARATHON.

 

Prizes and Awards for Achievement

An Amazon Kindle will be awarded to:

  • Participant with the highest fundraising amount
  • Team Captain with the largest team  (The winning team will receive a trophy and a Pizza Party courtesy of Renna’s Pizza)
  • Team Captain of the team that raises the most money (The winning team will receive a trophy and a VIP Party at Whisky River)
  • Every finishing cyclist will receive a medal.
  • Every registered cyclist will be entered in a drawing for valuable prizes!

Last year, we gave away tickets to the Jacksonville Symphony, a Beauty Spa Gift Basket, and a Broadway Show among other fabulous prizes!

 

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