Rotary gears up for Tour de Melon

A Chiefland civic group has a plan for the city to capitalize on the area's rural beauty while at the same time contributing to charitable foundations.
Suwannee Valley Rotary President Paige Brookins told the Chiefland City Commission Monday night that the group is planning to organize a bike ride in June in conjunction with the city's annual watermelon festival.
Tour de Melon is the name of the event, and Brookins said she hopes to have hundreds of people participate
"We just feel that this is a really good fundraiser," Brookins said, adding that the event will help familiarize more people with the natural attractions of the area and help contribute to the local economy.
The event is split into two categories: a leisurely ride for families through the heart of Chiefland to the Greenway Trail, and a second 100-mile ride designed for more serious-minded riders.
"How long does it take to ride 100 miles on a bicycle?" Commissioner Rollin Hudson asked Brookins.
She said she thought it would take riders, on average, about four to five hours to complete the journey.

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