Folks on Spokes
Gulf Shores, Alabama

March 1 - 12, 2016

Steve Camarigg has found the perfect destination for our slower riders. Saddle up, Turtles.

March is here...and so are FOS, ready to ride the trails!
Many FOS are returning from winter months spent in other warm areas.

We are so glad to see some of our FOS wanderers return to GSP!

Jim has plans for a great ride today.

Once we're on the trail, Sherry, Carl and Linda get a chance to catch up on winter travels.

The ride today included a stop at Gulf Shores Beach for a picnic lunch.

We always wonder what other snowbirds think when they see the bicycles and the "caution green" FOS shirts!

We must include at least one beautiful picture of the birds we see on our rides. Thanks Sue!

Thursday, March 3, we couldn't decide whether we should dodge rain showers or go ahead and stretch those legs and get the much needed exercise.

We decided to ride so we could indulge in our favorite pastime, "lunch out"!

Hurricane Grill, in Orange Beach, was the perfect place to dodge rain showers and have lunch.

Molly, Sue and Bruce are having trouble deciding on their order!

Once we all had lunch, it was time to ride the trails back home.

Friday, March 4, was another kayak day for FOS and a few friends. Sandy Creek was amazing!

We are a colorful group!

The canopy of trees made this paddle one of the prettiest we've experienced.

Pelicans kept us entertained with their crazy antics.

Looks like Jim and Peter are ready to ride on Saturday, March 5.

After much discussion (????!!!) we decided an ice cream ride was the perfect plan for this warm and sunny day.

OK, Karen and Jim, did you leave any for the rest of our FOS?

It's hard to deny, FOS had a commanding presence when we arrived at Matt's for ice cream!

Bruce, Darrold, Dave and Steve seem to be catching up on all the news at the Welcome Back Campfire held March 7. Many FOS returned from winter travels.

Bobbi, Phyllis, Molly, Nancy, Sherry and Mary are all smiles as they join in the fun.

Pretty ladies Sue, Kim and Shari are saying it's time to eat!

Peter and Betty just returned from their winter stay in Arizona.

Warren always finds a way to tell Ardie and Molly one of his great stories!

Terry, Sue, Kim and Linda are chatting a little before dinner.

There is never a shortage of food at our campfires!

Forty four FOS attended the Welcome Home campfire.

Tuesday, March 8, was a windy day. However in true FOS style, 22 riders were ready to go on a picnic ride to Wolfe Bay.

Larry, Phyllis, Betty and Peter have just returned to GSP from their winter travels. FOS are SO glad they are back!

JoAnn and Carl are ready to eat!

Linda, Shary, Larry and Terry are enjoying the sunshine and the views of Wolfe Bay as the eat their picnic lunches.

Thursday, March 10, FOS held a dedication of the "Ron Griffin Memorial Bike Fix It Station." The procession of bikes and people attending was so impressive.

The colorful procession of FOS bikers was a true tribute to Ron as one of our founders of FOS.

Bikers from years past and present came to the ceremony.

The "people mover" was used to bring additional friends and family to the dedication site near the corner of the trails Catman and Rosemary Dunes.

The People Mover was filled to capacity.

As the procession moved through the park we remembered the many times Ron rode his bike along these trails.

FOS felt the bike fix it station was a great way to honor Ron. So many bikers will benefit from using it as they need bike repairs along the Backcountry Trails.

The bike fix it station is ready for dedication.

Ardie, Ron's wife, and their family are here for the dedication.

FOS listen as Jim tells about the founding of FOS and the progress made since Ron, Ardie, Don and Sherry began the group in 2006. We've come a long way!

FOS gather around the Fix It Station to celebrate Ron's life.

Ardie continues to ride with the group at every opportunity.

Our "Folks on Spokes" family.
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