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SBA Fat Tire Activities and Information
Join the fun and haunting in the woods of the White Springs area.
• Friday at Headquarters: Meet & Greet Wine Reception at Headquarters (5 p.m.) | Spooky movie (8 p.m.)
• Saturday Night: Trail of Fear walk | Bonfire and Huffy Toss | Costume contest | Best decorated campsite award
• Off-road riding - beginners to experts. Over 75 miles of trails. Friday and Saturday night rides.
• Free Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic - Learn basic skills Saturday morning and then ride the trails with more confidence. Mike Kelley, a certified instructor, and a former member of the Alachua County Fire Rescue Bike Team has taught mountain biking classes at Santa Fe Community College, in Costa Rica and Mexico. Mike is a certified instructor for outdoor wilderness emergency response training and a longstanding SBA ride guide.
• Road riding - Enjoy the quiet scenic country roads around White Springs (unsupported)
• Florida Trail Eco Photo Hike - Bring your camera and join Edwin McCook, Suwannee River Water Management District, to explore and capture the natural beauty of the Suwannee Valley on a leisurely walk.
• Bike & Hike to Big Shoals - Ride the Woodpecker paved trail through the woods and a short hike to Big Shoals.
Other services:
Massages Available - professional sports therapists (Glen Morey and Betty Kolar), minimum 15 min. @ $1 per min. (registration pavilion area, Fri. - Sun.)
Bike mechanic available (City Cycle - Jacksonville)
Paddle Trip (dependant on river levels and weather): Paddling trips are not included in the event fee and if you need a boat or a shuttle, contact the outfitter prior to the event.
• Saturday Suwannee Paddle: This trip explores the Suwannee River and location and time will be based on river levels.
Canoe/Kayak Rentals: American Canoe Adventures, White Springs, 386.397.1309
Meal Plan - Optional "Taste of Town"
For the first time, Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) is excited to offer a special meal plan that includes three local White Spring restaurants. All participants who purchase the meal plan will receive meal vouchers.
• Enjoy Friday night dinner at the Telford House Restaurant and Saturday dinner at the Suwannee River Diner.
• Saturday and Sunday breakfast options include: Suwannee River Diner or Fat Bellies.
• Saturday lunch options include: Suwannee River Diner, Telford House or Fat Bellies.
Camping - Optional
Stephen Foster State Park sites are reserved by SBA for this event. The shared camping is $20 per person; children free. Private sites are available for an extra $25 on a limited first come basis. Fee will be refunded if a private site is not available. The majority of the sites can have up to 8 people assigned. If reserving a site prior to Friday night, first contact event coordinator, Sharon Shea, to reserve the same site for the remainder of the event.
Other Lodging and Camping
• Historic Telford Hotel, White Springs, 386.397.2000
• White Springs Bed and Breakfast, 386.397.4252; (discount for SBA members)
• Adams House Bed & Breakfast, White Springs, 386.397.1915
• Suwannee Valley Cabins & RVs, 386.397.1667
• Kelly's Campground Cabins & RVs, 386.397.2616
• Holiday Inn, 386.752.3901 (Lake City 14 miles away)
• Spirit of Suwannee Cabins, 386.364.1683 (Suwannee Springs, 15 miles away)
Volunteers and Ride Guides: A limited number of support staff is needed for setting up, taking down and registration. You will have free time to enjoy riding or other activities. Included is your camping and t-shirt. You may purchase the optional meal plan. Ride guides attend SBA Ride Guide Training & trail maintenance. Only a limited number of ride guides will be accepted, so register early!
Registration Rules
• Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. List name of accompanying adult, if parent will not be present.
• Children 5 and under do not receive t-shirt.
• Registration fee does not cover paddle trips.
• A $10 cancellation fee will be deducted from registration fees prior to Oct.10. No refunds after Oct. 10.
• Registration deadline Oct. 20. Limited to first 250 participants.
• Event schedules will be finalized, on the SBA Web site and e-mailed prior to the festival to participants.
