900 bicyclists expected Sunday for Endless Summer Watermelon Ride

Media Release

September 11, 2015 12:43 p.m.

Jim Smith, Ride Director for the Endless Summer Watermelon Ride announced

today over 900 bicyclists are expected for the Sunday, September 13 one-day

cycling event. Starting from the Atlantic Recreation Center at 7:30 AM,

cyclists will ride along the ocean on scenic Amelia Island through historic,

tree lined Fernandina Beach and south to the beautiful Talbot Island State

Parks and the St. John's River. Jim offered that "Amelia Island offers some

of the most attractive bicycling in the Southeast. We are working closely

with local law enforcement to assure a safe and enjoyable ride." For

information on the ride go to www.nfbc.us for details.