Monday Morning Bike Ride on Gainesville - Hawthorne State Trail from Depot Park

Monday Morning Bicycle Ride on Gainesville - Hawthorne State Trail (GHT)
Weather and Rail Trail conditions permitting.
Location: Depot Park Gainesville FL
Leader: Maria Fiedler
Description: This will be a ~ 18-mile bicycle ride on the paved GHT. Please look up details of the GHT under website and read the descriptions from Depot Park to Rochelle and return. The ride speed will be 9-13 mph average. Yes ,there are Hills and beautiful hammocks. HELMETS are required to be worn during this ride. Rest stop at Rochelle trailhead.
There may be GCC, Gainesville Cycle Club members riding with us at this event.
General Information: HYDRATE before the ride .Bring water and snacks if you like. Sunscreen is a good idea. HELMET is required.
Bathrooms: Yes, port-a-pot at Rochelle. Depot Park has flush toilets and water fountain.
Other amenities: Well-maintained rail to trail with lovely canopy of trees, flora and fauna for most of the ride. May visit the scenic overlooks.

Dogs allowed: NO
Restricted to Florida Trail Association members (FTA) only. 10 Seasoned, strong bicycle riders. Be able to ride 18 miles at average speed of 9-13 mph on the trail. Bicycles should be in good ride-able condition. I recommend that you have your bicycle checked out at a local bicycle shop if you have not ridden your bike within the past week or so. Tire pressure, chain lube, brakes, etc. need attention for safety and riding performance.
Not an FTA member?Call 877-HIKE-FLA or online at floridatrail.org/join. Building More than Trails.”
This event has been cleared by both FTA and GCC. Each participant will be under their individual membership or both as I am under both FTA/GCC.