What we’re about
Our Tampa Bay Cycling meetup group is targeted for Tampa Bay area cyclists interested in joining together to enjoy biking in the Tampa Bay area. We offer multiple biking speed classes, some shorter introductory group rides averaging from 10 to 12 mph, some rides 12 to 14, and others that are 15 to 18 mph. We are adding leaders for some even faster rides. Please check each meetup for specifics on the average speed anticipated for the bike ride. Most of our rides are as a social, relaxed, but supportive group, in other words no paceline, and trash talking. As we add faster rides some may have a paceline, read the ride description.
Negative or adversarial comments, posts or actions will result in removal and banning of the offending party.
Helmets are required, lights are heavily suggested, and participation is at your own risk, a waiver may be required which leader will bring to ride.
Our founder Patrick Hodgson, started this biking group (originally as Pinellas Pedalers) to meet other cycling enthusiasts and looking forward to exploring the many trails and safe bicycling roads in the area. Although all cyclists of all levels are welcome to join in, our rides will be from 10-90 miles, with most around 20 to 50 miles, and on occasion, a century ride.
We also like to get some of the members to join together to form a team to ride in the various charity events around the state of Florida.
All of our rides are posted on meetup. https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Bay-Cycling/events/
We at Tampa Bay Cycling do not charge dues.
BY JOINING OUR Tampa Bay Cycling MEETUP GROUP YOU AGREE TO OUR
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
By registering and participating in this meetup, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:
I understand that bicycling and other activities herein involve certain dangers and risks which I am prepared to fully assume for myself and all children accompanying me. I will abide by all traffic laws and regulations and agree to bicycle in a safe and prudent manner. In addition, I agree to waive all claims which I, or any member of my family, or my heirs, executors or assigns, may have against this meetup or its agents for damages or injury sustained as the result of participating in the physical activity here or in the future with the group.
The ride leader may have a release for me to sign.
We are volunteers, not professional hosts, leaders, medical personnel or mechanics, just folks who enjoy group rides with like minded peers :) . You are totally responsible for your own bike, personal skill level, personal safety and decisions.
If you want post a ride let Paul Schlimme, Patrick Hodgson, or Kevin Crocco know and we will make you a host.
Please join our 8500+ member FACEBOOK group too,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TampaBayCycling/
Want to kayak, paddleboard, hike, or ?? Check out Fun Outdoor Adventures - formerly FiftyPlus Explorers (Tampa, FL) | Meetup
For multi-day fun bike trips check out Fun Bike Trips - Any Town USA - One Day or Multi-day (Tampa, FL) | Meetup
Our 13000+ member group of rails to trails biking peeps USA Rails to Trails Facebook group, Rails To Trails Bike Trips | Facebook
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Casual ride -Druid Trail, Ream Wilson-Bayview to Safety Harbor 15mi @10-13mphWalmart Neighborhood Market Gulf to Bay at Belcher, Clearwater, FL
We start at Walmart Parking lot. I will be on red tandem with my stoker Ted (Vision impaired). Please Join us. All are welcome, e-bike, tandem, recumbent, we just ask you be able to go 7.5 each way so 15 total miles out and back, at least 10 miles an hour with rest break in middle at 7.5 miles. As it is out and back you can always turn around earlier. Want more miles continue on Druid into Clearwater or even Clearwater Beach.
This casual ride will introduce you to the -Druid Trail, Ream Wilson-and Bayview Trail to Safety Harbor. Ride will be 15 miles at a comfortable pace (10 to 13 mph) so riders will enjoy exploring while at the same time, making new friends with like interests. We take a water and photo and bathroom break at 7.5 miles at Veterans Memorial Park and Marina in Safety Harbor.
Want to see photos from previous St Pete Tampa Bay Cycling rides? A Slideshow of Tampa Bay Cycling Biking Safety Harbor >> Click and select slideshow >> https://photobucket.com/share/a0ccc9f6-9bdd-41d1-bc71-df5df1c50f17
RIDE WITH GPS Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51107564
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
By registering and participating in this or any of our future meetups, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:
I understand that the activities herein involve certain dangers and risks which I am prepared to fully assume for myself and all children accompanying me. I will abide by all laws and regulations and agree to participate in a safe and prudent manner. In addition, I agree to waive all claims which I, or any member of my family, or my heirs, executors or assigns, may have against this meetup or its agents for damages or injury sustained as the result of participating in the physical activity.
We are volunteers, not professional hosts, leaders, medical personnel, cartographers, weather forecasters or mechanics, coaches or psychologists, just folks who enjoy group events with like-minded peers :) . You are totally responsible for your own equipment, personal skill level, health, personal safety and decisions.
We in our sole discretion may choose whom to accept or remove from this meetup group.
No shows, negative or adversarial comments, posts or actions will result in removal and banning of the offending party.
Join our Tampa Bay Cycling 8500 member Facebook bike group-invite your friends
Interested in multi-day bike trips?
Check out Rails To Trails USA Bike Adventures FACEBOOK 12000 members https://www.facebook.com/groups/2746756752291340
and out of town bike adventures at www.FunBikeTrips.com
TIME TO GIVE BACK
Do you wish there were rides at a different speed then this, maybe shorter/longer, closer to your house/work, or at a different time? Message Paul S and he will make you a host so you can post. The more variety the better.• What to bring
Required, a helmet will be required.
Suggested,
a spare tube (flat tire fixings),
bike lock,
plenty of liquids;
Bright clothing,
front & rear lights are very good to have .Please be group minded and arrive 15 minutes before the ride starts, as we will start promptly.
Rains or excessive winds may cause cancellation. Check back day of event.
- Tampa Bay Cycling hi vis meetup shorts and bibs are availableNeeds location
The Tampa Bay Cycling high visibility bibs or shorts are being offered again.
Shorts and bibs only for TBC. The jerseys are for the Wisconsin ride and OTET 326 mile overnight adventure,
Those of you who ordered last month those will arrive before end of the month.
http://teamstore.agile-sportswear.com/store/funbiketrips-com/
Remember if you are ok picking up from me in Dunedin at my condo or from my work in New Port Richey when checking out choose ship to TEAM HQ and save shipping $$. If not ok going to me to pick up, just ship to yourself. If someone else can help be a mini-distribution point let me know by posting that here and include where you live.
If you do not live near Dunedin or New Port Richey then do NOT pick ship to team HQ.
Obviously if you have other jerseys the shorts or bibs color coordinate with order extra ones.
On sizing, check the sizing chart closely. Especially use chest size. I wear XL in the new inflated sizes at Walmart. In these more European/Asian non inflated sizes I wear a 3x. No returns. They are custom. If someone bought one in the wrong size list in comments what you have and price. Also choose which "cut" you want prudently there is real difference. Race cut is skin tight. Others are looser.
We are also offering two jerseys for those who have biked (or want to bike) Door County or the Ohio to Erie Trail
The store closes soon. Order now. At this point we generally open store once a year so please announce at your rides the store is open and share on Facebook and other places. Let's get the Tampa Bay Cycling name out there!
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The store is open!Keep on pedaling!
