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/
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Friday Fitness Ride Kolb Park, Indian Rocks BeachKolb Park, Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Come join the Friday Fitness Ride! This is a 29 mile, 5 bridge climbs, 16-21 mph (or more) quick-paced, no messing around ride that starts at Kolb Park in Indian Rocks Beach at 530am sharp.
The ride route heads north on Gulf Blvd., back and forth across the Belleair Bridge, north to Sand Key across the Sand Key Bridge, weaves through Clearwater Beach and north to Carlouel, back down to the Memorial Causeway and over the Clearwater Beach Bridge, weaving back behind Morton Plant and through Belleair back to the Belleair Bridge. There are a few sprints and we pace line, with a couple of quick pitstop points to catch your breath and take a sip, but we roll most of the 1:45-2:00 hours that we are in the saddle.
Please note the 5:30am start time! It will be dark when we roll out so please make sure you have a working headlight and taillight. If you do not, for safety reasons, you will not be allowed to participate.
MUST BRING:
*LIGHTS (front and back and make sure lights are fully charged),
*Spare tube and air (flat tire fixings),
*Plenty of fluids (and nutrition if you need it),
*Helmet,
*Bright clothingPlease be group minded and arrive 15 minutes early so you are ready to roll at 530am.
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, just folks who enjoy group rides with like minded people. You are totally responsible for your own equipment, personal skill level, health, personal safety and decisions.
Please stay home if your bike isn't up to date or your health is sketchy. Even if you think it is allergies, please ride solo or stay home. Just regular coughing may alarm the other riders.
We in our sole discretion may choose whom to accept or remove from this meetup group.
• See all our Tampa-Bay-Cycling rides we need you with us!
https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Bay-Cycling/events/Join our Tampa-Bay-Cycling Facebook bike group page
(0ver 5000 members)-invite your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TampaBayCycling/Rains or excessive winds may cause cancellation. Check back day of event.
- Tampa Bay Cycling meetup jersey store is openNeeds location
- I created a new jersey for the Tampa Bay Cycling store! I hope you like it. It has a Florida and Living in Paradise theme. Ghe folks that bought at initial offering love it so far. A great blue.
The Tampa Bay Cycling store is open!
We are not able to offer three choices of designs as supplier limits our store to 2, we are offering the original first/map one this go around and NOT the hi vis. If you like either of the two offered jerseys (map or Living in Paradise), please order them now as there is no guarantee either of these two will be offered again. Additionally due to the effort involved Grenda and myself it may be 2026 before we open store again as everyone else in Tampa Bay Cycling we are volunteers.
Remember if you are ok picking up from Grenda in Largo when checking out choose ship to TEAM HQ and save shipping $$. If not ok going to her in Largo to pick up, just ship to yourself. If someone else can help be a mini-distribution point let Grenda and me know by posting that here and include where you live.
If you do not live near Largo or go on rides with Grenda then do NOT pick ship to team HQ.
Be sure to thank Grenda if you pick your jersey up from her.
Delivery will be by September 30th, 2025,
It is great that so many of you have bought one of our two prior jerseys getting the Tampa Bay Cycling name out there, we hope you order one of these two as well. 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.
there are two choices of quality.
The difference between the Elevate jersey and the Volare Elite lies in their fabrics and features. The Volare Elite jersey is made from their lightest fabric, weighing just 100GM, while the Elevate jersey is slightly thicker at 120GM. The Volare Elite also includes a zipper cover, additional ventilation panels under the arms and back, and features a power band on the sleeves instead of elastic. Additionally, the Volare Elite jersey is available in a race cut.The store closes soon. Order now. At this point we 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 Tampa Bay Cycling store is open!BTW a polo will be added to the store shortly, they need 5 orders to produce it,
Keep on pedaling!
