Rides, Events, Festivals and Road Trips

Florida Mountain Biking Rides

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Monthly Events *

All Events are SWAMP events unless otherwise noted.
Start time is 9:00AM unless otherwise indicated.
SWAMP Hotline - 813-689-5109.
RSVP's may be needed for head 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 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
1st Sunday Trout Creek Youth Ride

RSVP to Guide: Judy M.

Every Tuesday Wilderness Evening Ride 6:00 pm
1st Wednesday
Meeting Icon
WTA logo Meeting, Flatwoods Admin Office 6:00PM
2nd Saturday
Boyette Work Day

RSVP to Dave Whyte

2nd Sunday Boyette Club Ride.
Full Moon Friday
Dung Beetle Ride 7:00 pm
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 after August '06
  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:
  Dave Whyte
Croom:
  Bob Wilcox 352-442-1018
Morris Bridge:
  Ken Orlando 813-715-1521
SWAMP Hotline:
      813-689-5109

Recurring Events

Major Event Schedule

 

Past Activities

Photo albums are here.

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

Feb 3, 2007 Croom 35/50 Off-Road challenge  Information

Dec 3, 2006 Holiday Party

Nov 10-12, 2006 Alafia Fat Tire Festival photos (by Marcel)

Oct 21-29, 2006 Asheville  photos here

Jul 22-30, 2006 Downieville / Tahoe  photos here/ or here

Apr 15-19, 2006 Ellijay, GA photos here

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

Mar 10, 2006 Squiggy Classic Night Ride

Feb 4, 2006 Croom 35/50 Challenge

Jan 21, 2006 IDIDARIDE Challenge

Dec 4, 2005  Holiday Party, Trout Creek

Dec 3, 2005  IMBA Trail Building School, Alafia Photos

Nov 11-13, 2005  Alafia FTF Photos

Nov 4, 2005  Paddle and Pedal, Trout Creek

Oct 29, 2005  OMBA Poker Run and BBQ

Oct 15-22, 2005  Asheville

July 2005  Scotland Trip Photos Review & Photos

Feb 5, 2005  Croom 35/50 Mile Challenge

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Dec 5, 2004  Swamp Romp Chomp III

Nov. 12, 2004  Alafia FTF

Mar 27, 2004  "Back to Boyette" Celebration

Feb. 7, 2004  Croom 35/50 Off Road Challenge

Jan 4, 2004  Swamp Romp Chomp II

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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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Webmaster's Note: You CAN ride on the Sunday rides and not be a Club member...try us for a ride or two, eh? And for the cost of 2 Medium Pizzas w/Everything ($20), you can participate in an organization whose sole purpose is to keep Trails open for riding enjoyment. A Club that is affiliated with the International organization to do the same thing. How much pizza do you eat in a year? Can you spare one?

Think what your tricked out ride would be worth if you had no trails to ride it on...just a clunky road bike with noisy tires!!! So please join us...it's Politically Correct AND cool!!

We've made it easy for you to join our association, just click here to become a member!

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Unguided Rides

Rides marked "Unguided" are informal rides where no SWAMP Ride Guides are assigned. These are usually B or above riders...faster and less reliant on Ride Guides for navigation and assistance.

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