Alafia Fat Tire Festival

November 12^th, 13^thand 14^th 2010

Alafia River State Park FTF
South of Brandon, Florida

Join the SWAMP Mountain Bike Club for 3-days of off-road adventure at Alafia and Boyette.

2009 Attendee List

Check out these 2009 photos (in a new window).

Alafia Fat Tire Festival 2009 sample from our DVD -- to order DVDs @ $15 each, contact Marty@SWAMPclub.org

The Alafia River State Park Fat Tire Festival is a great mountain bike weekend with fun and entertainment in Florida for all registered attendees. With unique topography that offers some of the most radical elevation changes in Florida, the Alafia River State Park mountain bike trails are the most challenging in our riding area. The ‘Moonscape’ and ‘Gatorback’ trails were specifically designed for advanced level riders. The less technical ’Bridges’, ‘North Creek’, and ‘Rock Garden’ provide a real adventure for any experienced cyclist. For new riders, there is ‘Sand Pine’, and ‘River Loop’ plus all the 2-track.
Boyette’s trails are forgiving enough for newer riders while still offering an exciting ride for more experienced cyclists. We have increased the amount of intermediate and advanced trails since last year’s event. The diversity of single-track, technical berm sections, and hilly meadow riding will make for a fun day.
Guided rides will be offered at both trail locations on Saturday.

Festival Activities and Amenities Include:

Guided rides for all skill levels on Saturday
Open riding all three days (40 miles of singletrack)
Crazy Crit! See previous FTF photos
Night ride (Friday at 6:30 pm)
Extreme Biking videos on Friday and Saturday nights
SWAP Meet Saturday evening (bring bike related equipment and clothing to exchange or sell.)
Beverage and snacks available for all rides
Breakfast, lunch & dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday
Camping (two nights) adjacent to the event headquarters
Local bike shop displays and bike mechanic services
Factory Reps with demo bikes
Event T-Shirt (remember to include your size!)

Festival headquarters (registration, meals, and entertainment) will be located in the camping area of the Alafia River State Park. Use the main entrance. Only registered attendees and pre-registered guests will be allowed into the event. No entry pass will be provided or needed by registered attendees.

Rides

Experienced cyclists of all skill levels will find a weekend full of off-road adventure. A variety of rides will be scheduled for Saturday morning and afternoon. Sunday morning we will have unguided rides for anyone that still has legs that work . Ride Guides and Sweeps will be available for each scheduled ride. Helmets will be required.
A Night Ride will be offered on Friday. You will need good bike lighting (10 watts or better) that can last 2 hours or more.

Meals

The full registration fee includes a total of four meals. The meals feature wholesome food, selected with the active rider in mind. A breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit and high-energy carbohydrates will be served both mornings. Saturday’s lunch will be designed for quick energy. Dinner at this event has become legendary. You will once again be amazed by Master Chef Marc Alton. Proof of registration will be required at all meals.

Camping

The full weekend registration fee includes two-nights’ camping in Alafia. We have reserved the entire camp-ground (with bathrooms). Single-day registration does not include camping. To accomodate all campers each site will be shared. No reservations, first-come first-served. Please specify, in advance, if you would like RV camping.

Motel Accommodations

Participants wishing motel accommodations must make their own arrangements.
The following are located at an I-75 interchange, approximately 20 minutes from the festival.

Brandon- at I-75 & SR-60
Best Western- 813-621-5555
Comfort Suites- 813-630-4444
La Quinta- 813-643-0574

Ruskin/Sun City exit at SR-464
Holiday Inn Express- 877-466-9111

Registration

Registration will be verified before entering the park. All registrants will be required to sign a Waiver/Assumption of Risk at event day sign-in.

Registration Deadline - October 8^th

Registration has not yet opened for 2010

All entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 8^th, 2010.
Entries postmarked after registration closes will be returned.
SWAMP will make arrangements and expenditures based on the number of entries received.
No refunds will be made after the October 8^th deadline.

Event Schedule

Friday

5-8 pm Registration (NO food provided on Friday)
6:30-8:30 pm Night Ride

Saturday

7-8:30 am Breakfast
7-9 am Registration
9-12 pm Boyette Rides - Staggered Start
12-1:30 pm Lunch
1 pm Alafia Rides Start
4-5 pm Crazy Crit
5-7 pm Dinner (pavillion)

Sunday

7:30-9 am Breakfast
9:30 am Unguided Alafia Rides Start

Event Staffing

Volunteers are needed as Ride Guides, sag support, registration hosts, meal servers, and site preparation
and cleanup staff. In return for full-time help, volunteer’s registration will be waived. Most volunteers get to ride.
Not all applicants are guaranteed volunteer positions.
Therefore, include the full registration fee with your application.
Volunteer registration deadline is October 17^th.

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More Information

Event is rain or shine so plan accordingly.
Camp sites are all shared and on a first come, first served basis. The campground will be full.
The park gate will be locked during the night so re-entry may not be possible during these hours.