Fat Tire Festival - Oct. 23 - 25, 2009
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SBA Fat Tire Activities and Information
Join the fun and haunting in the woods of the White Springs area.
Friday check in: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. First off road ride is scheduled for 10 a.m.
Meet & Greet Wine Reception at Park Pavilion (5 p.m.) | Meet Tinker Juarez, World and Olympic Mountain Bike Champion | Spooky movie (8 p.m.) at headquarters
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 beautiful woodland trails. Friday/Saturday night rides.
Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic - Learn basic skills Saturday morning and then ride the trails with more confidence. Taught by Mike Kelley, an IMBA certified instructor and a longstanding SBA ride guide.
Advanced and Intermediate Mountain Bike Rides with Tinker Juarez – Get tips and learn from a pro!
Demo Cannondale Road and Mountain Bikes – Bike experts to help you demo Cannondale bikes!
Road riding – Enjoy the quiet scenic country roads around White Springs
Florida Trail Eco Photo Hike – Friday and Saturday, bring your camera 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 see Big Shoals.
Sat. Afternoon Kids Hour - apple dunking and more fun for the young ones
Bike Mechanic and Merchandise – City Cycle, Jacksonville; Great deals on cycling merchandise!
Massages – professional sports therapists (Glen Morey and Betty Kolar), minimum 15 min. @ $1 per min.
Paddle Trips (dependant on river levels and weather) – Paddling trips are not included in the event fee. If you need a boat or a shuttle, contact the outfitter prior to the event. Saturday Suwannee Paddle (White Springs): This trip explores a section of the Suwannee River with an SBA guide. The trip will either be Saturday morning or afternoon allowing you to also ride. Canoe/Kayak Rentals: American Canoe Adventures, White Springs, 386.397.1309 or www.aca1.com Saturday Pedal (30 mi.) and Paddle (7 mi.) Spirit of the Suwannee Park, Canoe Outpost (road bikes recommended). Contact American Canoe adventures in White Springs to arrange your own paddle on Friday or Sunday.
Dinner Plan (Optional) – Take advantage of our special dinner plan that includes local White Spring restaurants, such as the Telford House. All participants who purchase the dinner plan receive two dinner meal vouchers which include beverage and gratuity. Adults: $25; Children12 and under: $15; Five and under are Free with an adult Dinner Plan.
Camping (Stephen Foster State Park) – If you are not camping, deduct $20 for each adult registration. Private sites are available for an additional $25 on a limited first come basis. Fee will be refunded if a private site is not available. If reserving a site prior to Friday night, first contact event coordinator at sharonallen.shea@gmail.com, to reserve the same site for the event.
Other Local Lodging (Discount for SBA Members)
- Historic Telford Hotel, White Springs, 386.397.2000
- White Springs Bed and Breakfast, 386.397.4252; www.whitespringsbnb.com
- Americas Best Value Inn, 386.963.2501
Volunteers and Ride Guides: A limited number of support staff is needed for setting up, taking down, registration and breakfast chores. You will have free time to enjoy riding or other activities. Included is your camping, continental breakfast and t-shirt. You may purchase the optional Dinner 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. 10 to receive a t-shirt.
Event schedules will be finalized, on the SBA Web site and e-mailed prior to the festival to participants.
