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
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Friday Fitness Ride Kolb Park, Indian Rocks Beach
Kolb Park, 1508 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, USCome 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.
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something different-dance to live music choice of dates
Location not specified yetJoin Paul at November 8th Back at CHILL with MAGIC
https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/311762262/?eventOrigin=your_eventsMagic at OCC afternoon weekend show Saturday November 15th
https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/311426380/?eventOrigin=group_featured_eventJoin Wes and others at Fleetwood Mac cover band in November, RSVP now to get on your calendar, https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/306610003/?eventOrigin=group_calendar
3rd Friday Safety Harbor November 21st https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/311570268/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
Magic Christmas Party at OCC Friday December 19th
https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/311264495/?eventOrigin=group_events_listJoin Paul at New Year’s Eve with Act 3 at Whisky Wings
https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/311426646/?eventOrigin=group_events_list last year 100 random fun tbc peeps wentFeel free to RSVP for one or all as a place holder in your schedule.
If you have a different event or venue you want to post let Paul S know and he will make you a host. The more options the better. We want www.meetup.com/RandomFun to be the place to go when looking for fun options with great peeps in Tampa Bay. We passed 9300 members last month.Please forward this to some friends too who would enjoy live music or dancing in the Tampa Bay area and having a group of cool kids with them.
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•OnlineJoin our 8450 member Facebook group and invite your friends to it!
OnlineJoin our Facebook group and invite your friends to it!
(Not an actual meetup)Details
We made a facebook group because we want to reach out to the people that aren't part of meetup. Feel free to join and also add any of your friends that might want to get in on these biking events. Hopefully this will be a good way to make our group a more connected place. Our group is growing and we're adapting to make it the best it can possibly be.Amazingly TampaBayCycling has over 8400 members on facebook!
Here's the link!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TampaBayCycling/Interested in multi-day bike trips? Check out https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/ on Meetup
or to see rails to trails bike trips and 13000 other members
https://www.facebook.com/groups/railstotrailsbiketrips***
Do you want information as we add biking or kayaking multiple day events? Sign up below to get first offerings. Not all will be posted on meetup due to limited group size.
We anticipate no more than 14 emails a year.
For Biking Tours Sign up at this Fun Biking LINK
Finally check out Tampa Bay Kayaking and Paddling Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tampabaykayakingandpaddling
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Past events
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