Additional Information
New! 2-day, 4-day, and week-long options available! Read more below about the Gainesville Getaway, High Springs Holiday, and Bike Florida 2011 "Florida's Eden" full week!
Daily Activities:
Bike Florida is a week long, fully supported bicycle camping tour that pedals along Florida’s scenic country roads, through quaint towns and over lazy rivers. This year’s ride will start and end in Gainesville, Florida. Each day will have both shorter and longer options for cyclists to choose from. This year's ride is named "Florida's Eden" because it reflects the inspiring rural paradise and sweet southern charm of northern Florida. We will visit award winning state parks and breathtaking natural wonders. We will have the chance to bathe in turquoise springs, cycle through wildflower country and be hosted by several of Florida's historic hamlets. We will also be hosted by the famous championship Florida Gators in Gainesville! Perfect for fans of all ages, tour the historic campus of the University of Florida and visit "The Swamp"; the Gator's home football stadium! Come join us for the fun, and bring along a friend to experience the joys of cycling in sunny Florida!
Tour Costs & Options:
Bike Florida is offering many different registrations this year to meet our riders' needs. We always offer our "all inclusive" registration and meal plan, but we will also be offering breakfasts only, dinners only and the no meals included. Bike Florida always works hard to find the best reputable caterers to provide healthy, excellent (and plentiful) meals for all of participants who choose the meal plans. Participants staying in hotels will be able to come on-site for meals if they wish. Lunches will still be an opportunity for you to pulse the local economies and visit quaint downtowns. There is also the option of including a specially designed commemorative jersey for $65.00 (discounted from regular purchase price on-site for $75.00). This jersey will make a great souvenir for this year’s ride or a wonderful gift for any cycling enthusiast.
Your package will include:
- Tent Camping
- Indoor Camping ($11.00 charge for Thursday, March 31st at Micanopy's YMCA Camp McConnell)
Please call Bike Florida (352) 224-8602 or email
info@bikeflorida to reserve a bunk space)
- Weeklong Parking
- Luggage transport from site to site
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Map Packet (for 7 days of routes)
- Detailed Rider’s Booklet on DVD
- Preview and Safety DVD
- Safety Vest
- SAG Vehicles Support
- Mechanical Support
- Rest Stops (with portalets, water, Gatorade, fruit and snacks)
- Nightly entertainment
All the above is included for Non Riders with the exception of the Rest Stops. Map Packets will be given with Vehicle Routes and Parking Permits at Host Site ($25.00 Additional)
Meal plan options are not included in the registration costs;
- $330 Full Week Adult Registration
- $220 Full Week Child (10-16)Registration
- FREE Full Week Child (9-0)Registration
- $200 Full Week Non Rider
Optional:
- $65.00 Commemorative Jersey (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
Bike Florida 2011 New Options!
Gainesville Getaway - $110 ($75 Non-Riders) This registration is for rides and overnights on Saturday, March 26th and Sunday, March 27th (Gainesville Getaway is already included in all Bike Florida 2011 full week registrations). This is our Gainesville weekend package specifically designed for riders that cannot join Bike Florida for the entire week but still wish to experience this great event! The cost for this event does not include meals. You may choose the meal plan that works for you.
Registration Includes:
Access to indoor and outdoor camping for Saturday, March 26th and Sunday, March 27th
Bike Florida 2011 event T-shirt
Route maps for Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th
Access to all rest stops Saturday and Sunday
Access to services provided by SAG vehicles and drivers
Access to services provided by medical staff
Entrance to nightly entertainment
Bike Florida Safety DVD and Tour Highlights
Pre-registration jersey option $65.00 ($75.00 on site)
High Springs Holiday - $85 ($55 Non Riders) This registration is for Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29th. (High Springs Holiday is already included in all Bike Florida 2011 full week registrations) This is our High Springs package specifically designed for riders that cannot join Bike Florida for the entire week but still wish to experience this great event! Join us for multiple paddle and pedal options as we tour the areas famous springs!
High Springs Holiday riders will meet up with the tour at the High Springs host site. Registration will begin at 12pm at headquarters and parking from Monday to Wednesday will be available. People with flexible transportation are welcome to ride with the group from Gainesville to High Springs that morning. Please be aware that you would be responsible for your own transportation back to Gainesville.
The cost for this event does not include meals. You may choose the meal plan that works for you.
Registration Includes:
Access to indoor and outdoor camping for Monday, March 28th and Tuesday, March 29th
Bike Florida 2011 event T-shirt
Route maps for Monday March 28th & Tuesday, March 29th
Access to all rest stops Tuesday
Access to services provided by SAG vehicles and drivers
Access to services provided by medical staff
Entrance to nightly entertainment
Bike Florida Safety DVD and Tour Highlights
Pre-registration jersey option $65.00 ($75.00 on site)
Meal Options
Both standard and vegetarian meal options available. Meals for the full week include 6 dinners and 6 breakfasts (Dinner 3/26—Breakfast 4/1). Full week pricing is $48 for breakfast and $72 for dinner, or $120 for both. The specialty options offer the opportunity to build your own meal plan, at $8 per breakfast and $12 per dinner. The Gainesville Getaway offers dinner on Saturday 3/26/11, both breakfast and dinner on Sunday 3/27/11, and breakfast on Monday 3/28/11. The High Springs Holiday offers dinner on Monday 3/28/11, breakfast and dinner on Tuesday 3/29/11, and breakfast on Wednesday 3/30/11.
Vegetarian Meal Options – If you would like to request vegetarian meals during the event, we need you to register with Bike Florida for this option on your registration. We need to make sure we can notify the caterers far enough in advance.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions! You may do so by phone or email. (352) 224-8602 or
info@bikeflorida
Traffic Skills 101 Course
$50.00 registration fee. You may sign up when you register for Bike Florida 2011 “Florida’s Eden.” Course begins Saturday, March 26th at Bike Florida Headquarters in Gainesville.
Course Description: This course gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. Designed for even the most traveled and experienced cyclist, everyone can learn something. Only Bike Florida registered participants are eligible to take part in this workshop. Class sessions begin Saturday, March 26th at 1:00 pm. Schedule will vary with day routes and class needs. It is a 9 hour course. Majority of ‘class work’ will be covered Saturday and Sunday. Instructor will post class times/location at Headquarters each afternoon. A written and road test will be given and you will receive your certificate on the tour. Please contact Bike Florida (352) 224-8602 to confirm registration.
Directions for Bike Florida:
http://www.bikeflorida.org/bf2011/2011_Directions.php
