Six chapter members met in Plant City at 8:00 a.m. for our usual pre-ride breakfast. Although Bill and Eddie were unable to ride today, we were pleased to have their company at breakfast. Once the food was gone and the stories told, Lloyd, Kent, Robert and I prepared for the ride to Dunnellon and the Angler's Resort, a destination suggested by Kent, and it was an excellent one.
The route took us north to Zephyrhills, San Antonio then on to Jessamine. After a quick detour to check out Clay Hill Rd., we headed for our first stop at Spring Lake Rd. and Cortez Blvd. After a short break, we continued north via the back roads until we picked up US-41 south of Floral City. From there it was a 30 mile run north through the Florida countryside and several small towns, including Floral City, Inverness, Hernando and Citrus Springs.
Immediately after crossing the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, we came upon the Angler's Resort. The Resort includes a motel, boat rentals, fishing guides, air boat tours, and our destination, the Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant.
After lunch we turned back south, taking US-41 into Floral City. Turning east on CR-48, we made our way over to Istachatta Rd. for a tour through rustic Florida. Reaching Lake Lindsey Rd., we turned east to US-301 for the run back to Plant City.
It was a great ride (207 miles for me, portal to portal) in great weather (81 degrees for the ride home) with great friends. What more could you ask for? Thanks, Kent, for the suggestion.
See you next time.
Gunny
Immediately after crossing the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, we came upon the Angler's Resort. The Resort includes a motel, boat rentals, fishing guides, air boat tours, and our destination, the Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant.
Okay, the dumpster doesn't help the shot but it was one of the few semi-level spots in the parking lot.
Kent & Robert check those important messages.
The Blue Gator has open air dining on a wooden deck built on the north bank of the Withlacoochee River.
Robert, Lloyd & Kent settle in for lunch.
Angler's Resort's boat docks.
Outdoor fireplace at the Blue Gator.
After lunch we turned back south, taking US-41 into Floral City. Turning east on CR-48, we made our way over to Istachatta Rd. for a tour through rustic Florida. Reaching Lake Lindsey Rd., we turned east to US-301 for the run back to Plant City.
It was a great ride (207 miles for me, portal to portal) in great weather (81 degrees for the ride home) with great friends. What more could you ask for? Thanks, Kent, for the suggestion.
See you next time.
Ride with Pride and remember, "Not all who wander are lost."
Gunny
1 comment:
It was a great ride! Those who missed it, missed out!!
I hope we will go back before too long!
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