In the late 1800’s a sea captain from Denmark named Peter “Wrong Way” Nelson sailed up the Caloosahatchee River, purchased a large tract of land and laid out a village. He named his new settlement Alva, after the beautiful flower which grew along the banks of the river.

Today, Alva is best known for the Alva Country Diner where you can feast on all manner of “down home” cooking and enjoy plenty of free parking. So, join your fellow Gold Coast Beemers for a scenic ride to the diner for dinner (in the South the noontime meal is dinner, the evening meal is supper).

Date: Saturday, April 20th

Meet-Up: Pilot 27 Travel Center
210 US Hwy 27
South Bay, FL

Meet-Up Time: 9:30 a.m.

Kickstands Up: 10:00 a.m.

If you would like to meet up and ride from the South, a group will meet at Café 27 at 9:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 9:30 a.m.

Links to GPX files and PDF maps can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/19jpfndmej93qpn/AADd48mh_MbMR1vktHs5ftrOa?dl=0

If you are not downloading the GPX file please review the PDF map to familiarize yourself with the route.

As always, be sure your gas tank is full and your personal tank is empty.

See you on the 20th!