What we’re about
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 within your two week free trial period. The good news is that you only have to set up payment once. It will be automatically renewed. You can however cancel automatic renewal at any time.
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 6 to 13 miles in length and are generally casual in nature. We might occassionally mix bike rides and hikes.
From time to time we might 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 events' description and make sure you checked your bikes 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 can't 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 responsiblity 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 can not 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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Scenic Beach Walk & Breakfast in the Backyard (around 7 miles r/t)
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL, USHello fellow hikers, it's time again for another scenic beach walk!
This time we head north on Anna Maria Island, the most beautiful section.
07:30 AM: Let's meet on the left side of Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe (facing the beach) shortly after sunrise.
We will walk the beach up to Bean Point, the northern tip of Anna Maria Island. From there we head back for a delicious breakfast at Mademoiselle Paris, a French restaurant & bakery in Anna Maria with a wonderful little backyard (distance about 4.5 miles).
After breakfast we will walk another 2.5 miles back to the parking lot.
This will be a casual beach walk and no race. The restaurant can be busy, please make sure you have enough time.
Please wear sunscreen and bring along sufficient water for the walk.
As always, if you have any questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.14 attendees
Bike Palm Harbor to Honeymoon Island (20 miles r/t) & Hike the Beach a few miles
Wall Springs Park, 3725 DeSoto Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL, USLet's get up early and meet at Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor shortly before 08:00 AM. As this is a Sunday, traffic will be very light and you will be there in no time.
We will start our bike tour with a back and forth ride on a scenic trail to Klosterman Bayou. Thereafter we will take the Pinellas Trail down to Dunedin Causeway. A bike path will lead us to Honeymoon Island State Park. We will continue all the way to the end of the road and park our bicycles at the North Parking Lot (restrooms close by).
Entrance to the park will be $ 2.00 per bicycle unless you own the Florida State Park Pass.
From the parking lot we will hike the beautiful beach as far as we can (and like). If you don't want to hike, you could spend some time at Café Honeymoon or South Beach Pavilion Café at the Main Parking Lot.
Please remember that erosion and sand migration have separated the northernmost mile of the Honeymoon Island State Park sandspit from the main island, forming a temporary cut EVEN BEFORE HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON. We will have to explore how far we can hike.
When we return from the hike, we will ride back to picturesque Ozona where we will have lunch at Molly Goodhead's Raw Bar & Seafood Restaurant.
After lunch it will be less than 4 miles back to the parking lot at Wall Springs Park.
This event will be a social event and no race. Please do not schedule anything right after as the ride, the hike or lunch might take longer than expected.
Make sure you will bring along plenty of water and protect yourself from the sun. A snack might be a good idea. Don't forget to check your bikes before the ride and don't forget your bike locks.
As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.37 attendees
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