REGISTRATION DETAILS: Registration for current SBA Members will start on October 17, 2011. If you are a member, you will receive an email with a username and password on October 17th. This username/password will allow you to pre-register for the IDIDARIDE. If you would like to become a member you can do so online through Active.com.

Non-member registration will start on October 24, 2011 at 10:00am.

IDIDARIDE XVIII is a bicycle challenge ride. It is NOT a race. It is an off-road endurance ride through woodlands along the Suwannee River. Approximately 50 miles of singletrack trails and woods roads have been linked to form a continuous route with minimum of pavement. This route has terrain, stream crossings, and distance to challenge all off road riders. Registration Fee is $47 for members and $52 for non-members.

Checkpoints, Sag-stops, Bail-out Points: At several checkpoints along the route SBA will monitor progress of riders. Food, beverage and mechanical support will be available at these stations. Bail-out points are marked, if riders are unable to complete the entire ride.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Entry fee includes continental breakfast, mid-ride lunch and an after ride dinner.

WHERE-WHEN-WHO: IDIDARIDE XVIII starts from SBA HQ in White Springs. White Springs is northeast of the intersection of I-75 and I-10. From I-10, take Exit 43 and go north on US 41 for eight miles. From I-75, take Exit 439 and go east on SR 136 for three miles. HQ is just past the flashing light at the intersection of US 41  and SR 136.

IDIDARIDE XVII starts at 9 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2012.

IDIDARIDE is sponsored by the Suwannee Bicycle Association, a non profit organization promoting bicycling, environmental education and appreciation of the Suwannee region. All proceeds from the event are used to develop more off-road bicycle trails and other facilities.

Contact event directors at: sachase@cox.net

All confirmation information will be sent via e-mail and posted to our website.

Area Accommodations
Suwannee Valley Campground (386-397-1667) Camp by the river, 5 minutes from SBA HQ by bike. RV sites & cabins also available.

Kelly’s Campground (386-397-2616) has very nice cabins and RV sites and tent sites. 

Stephen Foster State Park has a lovely campground and cabins. Reservations: 800-326-3521 or www.ReserveAmerica.com. 

Aams House B & B (386-397-1915)

White Springs B & B (386-397-4252)

Americas Best Value Inn is three miles away at I-75 and SR 136.  Reservations can be made at 1-888-315-2378.

Staffing. A few good volunteers are needed to help organize this event. Full-time staff come for free, half-time staff allow you to work half the day and ride the other half, ride marshals will ride the entire event, but must be SBA Members familiar with trails.  Half-time and ride marshal staffing positions are limited, so sign up early!  Event assistance is a great way for non-riders or family members to participate in the fun.