Upcoming Ride - Sunday January 25, 2009
January 22nd, 2009
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Our next ride is this Sunday, January 25, 2009.
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Originally I had thought about riding up to Destination Daytona, but my shoulder is still not up to that long of a ride. Instead, we will be riding over to Fisherman’s Wharf in Punta Gorda and having lunch at Harpoon Harry’s  ( http://www.harpoonharrys.com ).Â
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Our route will take us north on US 27 to Hwy 80 west. At an Exxon Gas Station, we will turn right, pass over the inter-coastal and join State Road 78. I just found this road last month returning from Tampa. Speed limit is a leisurely 45 mph and passes some beautiful homes and horst pastures. Upon reaching State Road 31, we will go north to St Road 74 west to Hwy 17 towards Punta Gorda. I estimate it should take us 3 31/2 hours on this route. The return trip you will have the option of either taking I-75 home in 2 hours or returning back with me via St Road 74 all the way to Hwy 29 and US 27 taking about 3 hours.
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In addition to the great food and views at Harpoon Harry’s, there are numerous shops selling knick knacks.
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Hope you can join us.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
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Meet at Rick Case Honda:Â 7:45 a.m., with a full tank of gas!
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Depart at 8:00 a.m. Sharp
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Return:Â Estimate 4:30 p.m.
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Mileage:Â Approximately 300 miles round trip.
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Weather Forecast:
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Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
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Ride Safe,
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Greg Mathes
Gold Coast Rider’s Club
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