There were five of us for breakfast in Plant City, FL this morning. After eggs and excellent conversation, we headed for the parking lot and the beginning of the day's ride. The McDaniel brothers were able to make breakfast, but not the ride, so with Eddie on his GW trike, Boyd on his Concours 14, and I on my Burgman, we set out for our usual destination - nowhere in particular.
Our route took us on an 185 mile tour of central Florida with visits to Dade City, St. Joe, Trilby and Lacoochee. After doubling back towards Lakeland on Green Pond Road, we dropped off Eddie so he could make it back to Plant City in time to visit the annual Pig Fest. Meanwhile, Boyd and I headed to Polk City for lunch at the Compass Rose Restaurant at the Fantasy of Flight.
After lunch, we headed for the the ridge area for visits to Old Lake Alfred Rd., across Lake Lowery Rd. and back, then back to Cass Rd. and Gapway before turning for home.
Although the weatherman promised morning rain, the clouds soon gave way to sunshine, providing beautiful riding weather. Come join us next Saturday for our next tour somewhere in central Florida. Until then, Ride with Pride.
Glenn "Gunny" Monroe
