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Central Florida Trail Bladers & Bikers meets most Saturdays on the West Orange Trail. We also have periodically scheduled events throughout the week and in other areas of not only Central Florida, but the whole state. See calendar for details - "upcoming list view" is very useful. We attempt to use 3-letter prefixes to indicate activity locations (ORL=Orlando; TMP=Tampa; etc.).

New to skating?  Check out our Beginning Skaters Tips and Skate Shopping links.  Also, more Info: http://www.meetup.com/CFTB-US/about/.

Skating Levels:
Experienced - 20+ mph. Cyclists can read a map and change a flat. Skaters may hit the roads and carry tools to tighten loose wheels. This group rides/rolls at a very fast to racing pace.
High Advanced - 17 - 21 mph. Cyclists can read a map and change a flat. Skaters normally stick to the trails. Riders in this group can ride 20 miles non-stop.
Advanced - 15 - 18 mph. Cyclists can read a map and change a flat. Skaters stick to the trials. Riders in this group should not get upset if dropped.
Low Advanced - 12 - 15 mph.   You're beyond the beginner skating level, comfortable skating with groups, and are working on advancing your skills
Beginner - 12 - 15 mph. Stick to the trails or low traffic roads. Leader makes sure no one gets dropped.
Social - 10 - 15 mph. Stick to the trails or low traffic roads. Leader makes sure no one gets dropped.
Family - 8 - 15 mph. Children welcome. Stick to the trails or very low traffic roads in quiet neighborhoods.

New for 2011:  Independence Day Weekend Skate.  Check the Calendar for social events and skating, cycling and running activities from June 30 thru July 5.  Trails include the West Orange Trail, the South Lake Trail, the Van Fleet Trail, the Sun Coast Trail, and Flatwoods Wilderness Park trail.

MEMBERSHIP / PARTICIPATION

When you join the Central Florida Trail Bladers & Bikers Meetup, you agree to all of the terms and conditions in the Central Florida Trail Bladers & Bikers Member and Event Participation Waivers.  Note that the membership waiver includes the expectation that members will participate in at least 1 event in a 6-month period.

DONATIONS

Various behind-the-scenes expenses have been (and will continue to be) paid by your Organizers.  Some members have expressed the desire to contribute to that effort.  Donations are voluntary; if you don't wish to donate, it will not affect your membership, standing, or enjoyment/involvement in this club's activities.  If you wish to donate, we suggest no more than $10 each January or July (to help us track donations twice a year) but any amount will be accepted at any time and all donations are greatly appreciated.  Below is a sample of some of the expenses your donations will help support:

• Meetup.com's semi-annual fee ($72 last time I checked)
• Administrative expenses (Organizers' time and labor, etc)
• Event entry fees and other event activities