Spring Bicycle & Paddle Festival
May 1 - 3, 2009
Register Today or via Active.com
Road and Off Road Rides
Road Riding: Enjoy riding the quiet scenic roads around White Springs (mileage from 10 to approx 100 miles). Enjoy triple loop Century. Each loop begins and ends at SBA Headquarters.
Off Road Riding: all levels from beginners to experts. Over 75 miles of trails. Friday and Saturday night rides.
Free Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic: Learn basic MB skills Saturday morning and ride the trails with confidence. Mike Kelley, a certified instructor, has taught MB classes at Santa Fe Community College.
Florida Trail Eco Photo Hike: Bring your camera and join Edwin McCook, Suwannee River Water Management, to explore and capture the natural beauty of the Suwannee Valley on a leisurely walk.
Bike or Hike to Big Shoals: Ride paved Woodpecker trail through the woods and hike to Big Shoals.
Paddling and Floating
Suwannee Paddle: On Saturday we have the option of paddling the historic Suwannee River. Leave from the canoe launch at Stephen Foster State Park. Canoe rentals are not included in any event fee. To reserve a canoe call American Canoe Rentals at 386-397-1309 or www.aca1.com
Meal Plans
Full event meal plans 5 meals at Telford Hotel, Suwannee River Dinner or Fat Bellies to include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner and Sunday Morning Breakfast.
Partial meal plan same as above but does not include Saturday lunch. Vouchers include meal, drink and gratuity. Meal plans are not included in event fee. All meal plans are optional
Camping
Sites have been reserved at Stephen Foster State Park. Private RV sites and private camping sites are available for a $25 additional fee. Private sites will be limited due to number of participants. Fee will be refunded if private site is not available. If reserving a site prior to Friday night, contact camp coordinator at vt0925@yahoo.com in order to reserve same camp site prior to event.
Social Events
Meet and Greet 6-7 pm Friday 01 May 09. Chocolate Obsession White Springs Style at SBA Clubhouse: 7:30-9 pm Saturday
Additional Lodging and Camping
Suwannee River Motel 386-397-2822 (located at entrance of SF State Park)
White Springs Bed & Breakfast 386-397-4252, www.whitespringsbnb.com (discounts to SBA members)
Adams House Bed & Breakfast, White Springs, 386-397-1915
Historic Telford House, White Springs 386-397-2000
Suwannee Valley Campground, White Springs 386-397-1667, www.suwanneevalleycampground.com
Kelley’s Campground Cabins and RVs 386-397-2616
Americas Best Value Inn 386-963-2501 (3 miles from White Springs)
Volunteers
Support staff will be needed in order for event to progress smoothly. For description of volunteer positions contact Mary Nanny mgosoriog@aol.com .
Ride Guides and Ride leaders: Ride guides and Ride leaders must be familiar with off road course and ride leaders must be familiar with road riding routes.
Registration
Participants under 16 yrs of age must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. List name of responsible adult on registration form. Children under 6 yrs old will not receive a t-shirt.
Registration deadline for a t-shirt is 20 April 09. A $10 cancellation fee will be accessed to any cancellation prior to 20 April 09. After 20 April no refunds of event fee.
Event Schedules will be finalized on SBA web site and emailed approx 2 weeks prior to event.
