Rides, Events, Festivals and Road Trips

Monthly Events *

All Events are SWAMP events unless otherwise noted.
Start time is 9:00AM unless otherwise indicated.
SWAMP Hotline - 813-689-5109.
Workday RSVP's may be needed for lunch count purposes.

Helmets are required for all SWAMP mountain bike rides. Your brain is your most important organ, protect it!!

See Ride Group Classifications

Current Monthly Events and Rides
See Calendar for actual scheduled rides

1st Saturday	Alafia Work day 9 am - 1 pm RSVP to Art North
1st Sunday	Intro to Mountain Biking at Trout Creek 9:00 AM RSVP Required to Wes Eubank 813-988-6435
1st Sunday	Trout Creek Ride With Guides
Every Tuesday	Wilderness Evening Ride 6:00 pm
1st Wednesday	Meeting, Flatwoods Admin Office 6:00PM
2nd Saturday	Boyette Work Day RSVP to Garry Rosseter
2nd Sunday	Boyette Club Ride.
3rd Saturday	Wilderness Trails (Morris Bridge) Work Day RSVP to Ken Orlando
3rd Sunday	Alafia Club Ride.
	See our Calendar for actual scheduled rides
4th Saturday	Croom (#1) Workday RSVP to Bob Wilcox
4th Sunday	Croom Club Ride, with guides.
5th Saturday	5th Saturday Boyette Ride. Guides:
5th Sunday	Santos Club Ride. Main Trail Head
	Note: The monthly Ride Schedule has been moved to the Calendar page. Please send a message to the Webmaster if you have any problems, questions or comments about this change.
	See Calendar for scheduled rides and events
	All events start at 9:00 am unless otherwise indicated.
	See Editorial Comment Below
	Trail Work Day Contacts: Alafia:   Art North 813-689-5109 Boyette:   Garry Rosseter Croom:   Bob Wilcox 352-442-1018 Morris Bridge:   Ken Orlando 813-715-1521 SWAMP Hotline:       813-689-5109

Recurring Events

• Urban Assault
• Mountain Bike Training Classes
• Tuesday Evening or Night Mountain Bike Ride

Major Event Schedule

Oct 16-23, 2010 Asheville Club Trip

Nov 12-14, 2010 Alafia Fat Tire Festival  Information    Register Online    Attendee List

Apr 16-23, 2011 Blue Ridge Club Trip

Past Activities

Wes Eubank Photo Gallery.

Jun 26 - Jul 4, 2010 Downieville and Tahoe club trip 

Apr 25, 2010 Squiggy Classic 6-Hour Challenge 

Feb 6, 2010 Croom 35 or 50 mile Fat Tire Festival  Information   

Jan 9, 2010 WT-50 Mile Challenge at Trout Creek Park

Dec 6, 2009 SWAMP Holiday Party at Trout Creek Park

Nov 6 - 8, 2009 Alafia Fat Tire Festival  Information   

Apr 4-11, 2009 Sedona mountain bike trip

Apr 4-11, 2009 Blue Ridge, GA mountain bike trip, photos here

Mar 14, 2009 Squiggy Classic 6 hr Mountain bike challenge  Results

Feb 14, 2009 Croom 35/50 Off-Road challenge  Information

Jan 10, 2009 Wilderness Trails 50 Mile Off-Road challenge

Dec 7, 2009 Trout Creek SWAMP Holiday Party

Nov 14-16, 2008 Alafia Fat Tire Festival photos (by Wes Eubank)

Oct 18-25, 2008 Asheville mountain bike trip  photos here

Mar 29 - Apr 5, 2008 Moab, Utah mountain bike trip  photos here

Mar 8, 2008 Squiggy Classic 6 hr Mountain bike challenge  Results

Mar 10, 2007 Squiggy Classic 6 hr Mountain bike challenge  Results

Jul 22-30, 2006 Downieville / Tahoe  photos here

Mar 11, 2006 Squiggy Classic 6 hr Mountain bike challenge Results and Photos 

Dec 3, 2005  IMBA Trail Building School, Alafia River State Park Photos

Mountain Bike
Ride Group Classifications

A Group - gonzo riders

• maintain fast, aggressive pace
• possess advanced level riding skills
• knowledgeable of trails, or at least be able to read a map
• carry tools, spare chain tool/parts, know how to use them

B Group - experienced riders

• will split into fast (B+), medium (B), and relaxed (B-) paced groups
• intermediate level riding skills
• reasonable knowledge of trails - group does wait at intersections for everyone to catch up
• carry tools, possess minimal mechanical skills, but will receive assistance from group if there is a problem

C Group - recreational off road cycling

• moderate pace - shorter route
• Minimal riding skills required (new riders)
• no knowledge of trails needed
• carry spare tube, will receive assistance from a ride guide if there is a problem

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