About us
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 at the end of your two week free trial period. The good news is, that you only have to set up payment once. It will be automatically renewed every year but you can cancel any time by leaving the group.
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 5 to 13 miles in length and are generally casual in nature. Occasionally we mix bike rides and hikes.
From time to time we will 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 event description and make sure you check your bike 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 cannot 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 responsibility 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 cannot 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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Bike Dunedin to Clearwater Beach (~15 miles r/t) with Lunch
Dunedin History Museum, 349 Main Street, Dunedin, FL, USOur dear member David R. will host a casual bike ride from Dunedin to Clearwater Beach. Please give him your full support. Total distance will be about 15 miles r/t, pace ~10 max.
Please remember that Clearwater imposed a new "No e-bikes on boardwalk" rule, so you will have to ride on the road or even better, choose another bike. If that's not an option, you can lock up the bike and walk about 1/4 mile to the lunch spot.
Let's meet in front of the Dunedin History Museum (349 Main Street) shortly before 09:00 AM, so everyone can leave on time.
There is plenty of free parking right next to it.The ride will lead along the Pinellas Trail to Downtown Clearwater before you take the sidewalk for a short distance. You will then check out the picturesque Coachman Park with "The BayCare Sound" music venue, head up the spiral bridge and take the Memorial Causeway Bike Trail to Clearwater Beach where you will then ride or walk to Opal Sands Resort for lunch.
You will return on a slightly different route that most have not ridden through before, along a qiet, shore line neighborhood (N. Old Clearwater Bay) in Cearwater and Dunedin where we'll have stellar views of Clearwater Bay.
Ice cream in Dunedin at the end of the ride is always an option, Strachan's Ice Cream shop serves the best in the area!Please keep in mind that the spiral bridge as well as the bridge leading to the beach can be quite challenging (in particular when it is windy). If needed, you might have to walk.
This will be a social event and no race. The bike ride and/or lunch might take longer than expected, please do not schedule anything right after.
Make sure you will check your bike before the ride and protect yourself from the sun. Bring along plenty of water (ideally with electrolytes). A snack is always a good idea.
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