About us
We are an active outdoor group that loves to bike and hike. Our team has several years of experience hosting events. The events are welcoming and inclusive, it will be easy to make like-minded friends.
To be able to participate in any of our events, we kindly ask you to sign our waiver and release (see section at the end) and pay an annual nominal fee of $20 at the end of your two week free trial period. The good news is, that you only have to set up payment once. It will be automatically renewed every year but you can cancel any time by leaving the group.
Our recreational bike rides range from 10 to 60 miles in distance at an average speed of 10 to 14 mph. They might include breakfast or lunch. Our hikes range from 5 to 13 miles in length and are generally casual in nature. Occasionally we mix bike rides and hikes.
From time to time we will post other outdoor events, in particular during the hot summer months.
OUR POLICIES
We are not a big fan of many rules, we just love the outdoors and want to have fun. But please be respectful of your fellow members and those who organize and host events. Your hosts are volunteers and not professionals. Make sure they'll get your full support and arrive on time.
For liability reasons we don't allow guests. However, everyone is welcome to join our group and sign the waiver with the full legal name.
Our events are generally open to everyone in our group but occasionally we might have to limit its size. Always be aware of your capabilities when you sign up for an event.
It is important that you let your event hosts know in advance if you can't make it although you signed up. This will be in particular necessary when we have a waitlist. Frequent no-shows are not cool and won't be accepted, it's just not fair.
Our bike rides differ in length and speed. Please always check the event description and make sure you check your bike before the event. Tire pressure, battery charge, brakes etc. should be efficient and fully functioning.
We highly recommend that you wear a helmet on our bike rides. Accidents happen and you might get hurt. If you decide to participate without a helmet, you will do so at your own risk and cannot hold anyone responsible.
Hikes in Florida can be challenging although the terrain is flat. The biggest risks are dehydration and exhaustion. Just make sure you carry sufficient water and sun protection.
With that all said, have fun and enjoy the outdoors with like-minded people.
OUR WAIVER AND RELEASE
This Waiver and Release is applicable to all members of our "SWFL Bikes and Hikes" group.
By joining our group and undersigning our waiver with the full legal name, all members of "SWFL Bikes and Hikes" acknowledge that by registering and participating at any of our events they do it voluntarily and fully assume all risk of injury, illness, damage or loss of personal property. This is in particular true when riding the bike without a helmet.
All members of "SWFL Bikes and Hikes" must abide by all laws and regulations and agree to participate in a safe manner.
The "SWFL Bikes and Hikes" organizer, co-organizers and event organizers are volunteers and not trained or professional guides. It is the full responsibility of each event participant to make sure the event is suitable based on the physical condition, personal skill and necessary equipment.
All members acknowledge that "SWFL Bikes and Hikes", their organizer, co-organizers, event organizers as well as their families and other participants cannot be held liable for any of the risks mentioned above. This release extends to any of the members' representatives, executors or heirs.
Upcoming events
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Bike/Hike Shamrock- to Indian Mound Park & Brunch at Mango Bistro (30 miles r/t)
Shamrock Park, 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice, FL, USThis is a good one but we will have to start a little bit earlier (knowing that some of you will struggle getting out of bed).
Parts of the route might be familiar to some of you but we will continue riding south until we reach Englewood. On our way, we will even go for a little hike. Total distance will be 30 miles r/t., average speed casual 10-12 mph.
Let's meet at Shamrock Park & Nature Center. There will be plenty of parking and restrooms. We really want to start early.
Kick-off will therefore be at 07:30 AM sharp. Please be on time.Our ride will take us through South Venice, past Lemon Bay Preserve, through Manasota, along Lemon Bay Park and end at Indian Mound Park in Englewood. We will make several stops along the way.
At Lemon Bay Preserve we will go for a little hike, nothing serious though.
A short ride back from Indian Mount Park will lead us to our brunch place on W Dearborn St.
Mango Bistro with its French and Californian Cuisine offers plenty of healthy food including Vegan and Gluten-Free options. The restaurant has indoor and covered outdoor seating. Expect the place to be busy, means we will have more time to relax, socialize and enjoy.
After brunch we will take a slightly different route back to the starting point.
This will be a social event and no race. Please don't schedule anything right after as the ride and/or the brunch might take longer than expected.
Don't forget to bring a bike lock, plenty (!!!) of water (ideally with electrolytes), a snack and protect yourself from the sun.
As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.
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Bike Ride Snell Island, St. Pete & Gulfport (24 miles r/t) + French Breakfast
North Shore Park, 901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, USLet's get up early and beat the heat! St. Pete is already fully awake at that time, nearly one hour after sunrise!
Join us for a casual bike ride. Total length will be about 24 miles r/t, average speed about 10 - 12 mph.
Let's start at North Shore Park where there is ample free parking. We will spend the first 9 miles getting to and exploring picturesque Snell Island. Thereafter, we will ride through Downtown St. Pete and hit the Pinellas Trail all the way to the Gulfport Spur, which ultimately will lead us into historic Gulfport.
Once there, we will take a longer break and have a casual breakfast at Mademoiselle Paris. They have plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and delicious food. If you don't want to have breakfast, you might just walk around historic Gulfport.
After breakfast, we will head back to the meeting point.
Please allow sufficient time for the event and don't schedule anything right after the ride. This is a casual bike ride, no race. The breakfast place might be busy and breakfast could take a while, so please no rush.
Bring along sufficient water, wear sunscreen and check your bikes before the ride.
As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can call or text us at (917)774-0941.
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Past events
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