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The Bike & Burger Ride – WST & The Burger Station (26 Mile Round-Trip)

Join us for a scenic, flat and slightly hilly, 26-mile round-trip paved bicycle ride along the Withlacoochee State Trail and onto the Dunnellon Trail crossing from Citrus County into Marion County. We will pedal through quiet pine flatwoods, cross a massive scenic river bridge, and time our ride to return perfectly for a classic post-ride lunch at The Burger Station. Note: The Burger Station does offer a Veggie Burger that Vegetarian’s give a high-five too.

Meet at 8:30 am at the trail car park at 2552 N Railroad Way, Hernando, FL (AKA Alexander Family Park) Just a quick ride south on the trail there are restrooms, but there are no facilities where we are parking. Do not leave any valuables in your parked car.

We will ride the Withlacoochee State Trail north to the Gulf Junction and transition to the Dunnellon trail and end at Blue Run Dunnellon Park
Wheels roll shortly after 8:30 AM. The route pace is usually 12 MPH. You can ride at your own pace, but you must be comfortable riding without the group if you ride faster or slower. Most of the group rides in the 12 MPH range.

As you know, this is a very hot time of the year, we will take breaks to stay hydrated and to cool down. Please stop often to hydrate and cool off. We are timing this for lunch so unless you feel like waiting for the restaurant to open at 11 am, take your time and enjoy the scenery along the trail.
Citrus Springs trailhead has restrooms; Gulf Junction has restrooms and water and so does Blue Run Dunnellon Park.

All bicycles are welcomed (road, hybrid, cruiser, e-bike) and a properly fitted helmet is required. Hydration: At least two water bottles or a hydration pack. Sunscreen and sunglasses (parts of the northern section have open sun exposure). A bike lock for the lunch stop, spare tube/flat kit, and money for your meal.

Riders must be confident in their fitness level to handle the posted route distance (often 20+ miles) and manage their own pace. By participating, you waive all rights to sue or claim damages against the Meetup group or the event hosts for injuries sustained during the activity. When you RSVP for a Suncoast Outdoors event, your digital sign-up acts as an express acknowledgment and unconditional acceptance of full personal liability.

P.S Burger Station has ice cream, too. Yum!

April 813-486-3713 text or call

Let's meet at Hole in the Fence (see sign). 9:00 start before the heat.
The hike will be mostly on well maintained, nicely tree canopied dual use (hike/bike) trail. This is a short 5 mile hike for people who are not quite ready for the longer hikes. Or maybe you just want to get out and walk and talk with new people.
There are no facilities at the trailhead, just natures restroom.
$2,00 day use fee (if pay station is working) Bring water or other hydration, snacks, whatever personal items needed.

YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.

Everyone has to signup for themselves on Meetup, so each person can to agree to the risks involved with our events, this is why we don't allow guest.

Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to:
Injury from a trip & fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.

Please read the entire writeup before signing up.
Day of event April @ 813-486-3713

Let's cycle the Withlacoochee State Trail and Good Neighbor Trail. This will be 20 miles out and back for a total of 40 miles approx.

We will meet at Owensboro Trailhead at 7:00 am. and hit the trail as soon as we can. The trailhead has no facilities. We will be riding north on the Withlacoochee State Trail, and climb the bridge over SR50 (Cortez) at 4.6 miles we will reach the Ridge Manor Trailhead and make a very quick stop for those that need to use the facilities. There is a water bottle filler here as well. We will continue on riding until we reach the intersection of the Good Neighbor Trail and take another break before heading west on the Good Neighbor trail. We will take a longer break at the Russell Street Train Depot (Good Neighbor Trailhead). Then turn around and head back to Withlacoochee State Trail intersection. After another break then we will head south back to the Owensboro trailhead.

This section road crossings. Please follow all traffic laws and use cycling etiquette.

Please come prepared and ready to ride. Helmets are required. All bicycles and riders are welcome. But you must be able to complete 45 miles. Additionally, your bicycle must be in good working order, tires inflated to the required tire pressure before you arrive. Tires lose tire pressure. Do NOT count on the air pressure. Check your air pressure before arriving at the trailhead.

There is no water on the trail only at Ridge Manor trailhead and Good Neighbor Trailhead in Brooksville. Bring water, snacks, and fuel. If you do not have water with you, you will not be riding with the group. Water is a requirement! I don't care if you are a camel or cameled up. If I don't see water, I will, respectively, ask you not to participate. Thanks for your understanding.

Bike must be ready to ride
Tires inflated before we start
Water is required
You must be able to ride 40 miles (average speed 12 mph)

NOTICE: When you ride with Suncoast Outdoors of Tampa, Florida, you understand and agree that you ride at your own risk to your person and property.