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
Upcoming events
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•OnlineRails to Trails Documentary watch anytime at link PBS
Online“From Rails to Trails” is a new documentary by filmmaker Dan Protess that airs on PBS and local networks nationwide beginning Oct. 15, 2025.
This is not an in-person event. An RSVP to this event will only create a reminder for you to watch the show.The link to the PBS webpage where you can watch it at a convenient time is: From Rails to Trails | PBS
Otherwise, look at your PBS schedule to see when it's live streaming.
- The documentary explores the origins of America’s trails movement, a political movement that emerged from the enthusiasm and passion of citizen activists who sought to protect unused rail corridors to create safe spaces for people to walk, bike and be active outside.
- Rails to Trails Conservancy’s co-founder and executive producer of the film, Peter Harnik, shares insights into the origins of America’s rail-trails, while RTC vice presidents, Liz Thorstensen and Kevin Mills, expand on the complex issues and current realities that the organization and the movement face, including protecting railbanking and addressing the interests of land owners and local residents, as communities nationwide work to create, connect and maintain the country’s trail system.
This event was inspired and copied from https://www.meetup.com/md-rail-trail-biking/events/311619007/?eventOrigin=notifications¬ificationId=%3Cinbox%3E%214757429-1760928258179
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Gulfport to St. Pete Bike Ride
Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL, USSeveral meetup groups are attending this event.
This will be a very casual social ride where we all stick together. About 14 miles total at about 10-12 mph. We will be making several stops. An excellent opportunity to dust off and ride your junker bike. We will be riding with novice riders from other groups.
We are going to start at the Casino at Gulfport. We will ride to the end of the St. Petersburg Pier.
On the way back we will stop at Beech Kombucha for some fermented tea or some apple cider beer. Beech Kombucha is a great place to hang out, and we will spend about 40 minutes there.
St.Petersburg Florida Kombucha | Beech Kombucha
We will get a bite to eat after the ride.
Make sure that your bike tires are full of air and that your bike is in good order. This is a fun casual biking event with lots of stops with opportunities to interact with other people.
A bike helmet is required.
I hope to see you there.
John
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Past events
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