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November 12th, 13th and 14th 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.

On-line registration form
(Online registration only) 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 at SWAMPclub dot org

The Alafia River State Park Fat Tire Festival is a great mountain bike ride 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’ and ‘North Creek‘ provide a real adventure for any experienced cyclist. For new riders, there is ‘Sand Pine’, ‘Rock Garden’ 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 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:

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 mountain cyclists of all skill levels will find a weekend full of off-road adventure. A variety of mountain bike 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. Last year we had brazed beef tips, steamed shrimp, cheese brocoli, and Bananas Foster for dessert. This year should be even better. Proof of registration will be required at all meals.

Gruf's Grill will be open Friday evening with burgers, grilled chicken and such. Though not included in the entry fee, prices will be very reasonable. Please, cash only for the Firday food.

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 campsite 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

Fri-Sun event registration is $85 per person, $70 for SWAMP members.
Saturday only registration is $60 and does not include event SWAG or camping.
Sunday only registration is $20 and does not include event SWAG or camping.

Children (under 13) are discounted 50%.
A parent or responsible adult must accompany participants under 13 years of age on all event activities.

Registration will be limited to the first 350 applicants.

There will be no event day registration.
Only Registered persons will be allowed in the event areas.
Please Do not bring family/friends/significant other unless they register also.
No unpaid guests.

Camp sites will be shared, and cannot be reserved.

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 22nd

On-line registration form 


All entries must be completed online no later than Friday, October 22nd, 2010.
SWAMP will make arrangements and expenditures based on the number of entries received.
No refunds will be made after the October 22nd deadline.

Event Schedule

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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.
Volunteers are needed as Ride Guides, and wil receive wavier of half the registration fee.
Not all applicants are guaranteed volunteer positions.
Therefore, include the full registration fee with your application.
Volunteer registration deadline is October 17th.

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More Information

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 at SWAMPclub dot org

For more information call the SWAMP Hotline at 813-689-5109
E-mail questions to: Events at SWAMPClub dot org