The Great Trans-Davie Unicycle Ride.  Davie, Florida.  Saturday, February 21, 2009.

On Saturday, February 21, 2009, Mayor Tom Truex will ride the length and width of Davie on a Unicycle.  Please join me along the route to celebrate the Town of Davie's great recreational bicycle/unicycle trail system!  Note:  This is not a parade or a rally--no police escort, so travel at your own risk.  It's a demonstration that it is possible to navigate the length and width of Davie on our recreational trail system, using a few sidewalks and roads here and there.  You are welcome to join me at the stopping points noted, or along the way.  Times and distances are approximates.

The Route (subject to last minute adjustments, wrong turns and other changes)

10:00 AM:  Start from Potter Park (4300 SW 57th Terrace)

• Travel South on SW 57th Avenue to Orange Drive/Linear Park
• West in Linear Park Park (see photo), past Davie Road, University Drive, and Pine Island Road to SW 92nd Ave
• North on SW 92nd Avenue to Pine Island Park/Bamford

11:15 AM:  Arrive at the parking lot between Multipurpose Center and Playground (4 miles)

11:30 AM:  Depart Pine Island Park/Bamford, north through bike path to Southern Orchard Road South

• West to Bike Path through the Ridge trail system to Nob Hill Road
• Cross Nob Hill Road and travel on the trail system via Long Lake Ranches to Hiatus Road
• South on Hiatus Road to Robbins Park

1:00 PM:  Arrive at parking lot outside Robbins Lodge, main building (8.5 miles)

• Bring your own picnic lunch.  Eat at Robbins Park

1:30 PM:  West through Robbins Park trail (see photo), across the bridge to Flamingo Gardens

• West on SW 36th Court, past Flamingo Road to the entrance of Long Key Nature Center and Natural Area
• North on SW 130th Avenue to SW 26th Street
• West on SW 26th Avenue to 136th Avenue
• North on 136th Avenue, past Davie's Teen Challenge to SW 14th Street
• West on SW 14th Street to the south pedestrian gate of Shenandoah Park

3:00 PM:  Arrive at Shenandoah Park, parking lot North of Basketball Courts (13.5 miles)

Comments:  Yes, I am pretty sure that this 13.5 mile (approximate) course can be traveled on a unicycle or bicycle in 5 hours or less, including stops.  We'll find out for sure on February 21st.  Usually, Janet and I ride on Davie's trails on our tandem bike.  Half the fun of exploring Davie's expansive trail system is in the adventure!

Equipment:  I own several unicycles, which I have used over the years, including my very first unicycle which I started riding about 40 years ago.  I also own and ride a 5 foot tall "giraffe" unicycle.  But for the Great Trans-Davie Unicycle ride, I'll ride my 36 inch wheel "commuter" unicycle.  It's the older model (pictured at the top of this page) of Coker's "The Big One", available from www.unicycle.com.

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