Bike Florida 2009 - Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are planned for the evenings?
We are now planning our evening programs. They will include live music, slide presentations, a game night, guest speakers, dancing, our end of ride party and a field trip to Wakulla Springs! Updated info will be constantly added to our calendar on this website.
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Are the riders bussed back to the start of the ride?
This is a loop ride. Riders will park their vehicles in Madison and will ride back to them at the end of the week.
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Is there any written information regarding the 2009 Bike Florida event?
A rider participant booklet and DVD “Preview” will be mailed to all registered participants. This will compliment the information on the Website. The registration is all online with Active.com. There is a direct link on the Bike Florida website. Ask your librarian or a teenager  to help you through it if at first you are having any problems, or call active.com directly and they will happily help you register (877-228-4881, choose option 2, then option 3)
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Do we actually start cycling on March 29th or is that just a registration day?
There are local rides in the Madison area that participants can enjoy throughout the day on Sunday, March 29th once they arrive. Since registration will also be taking place throughout the day, we will not be departing from Madison until Tuesday, March 31st when the rest of the ride will commence. We will have loop rides in Madison on Monday March 30th as well. We have found that riders enjoy having the first 2 nights in the same location. This will also allow friends and family members to join riders for the “2 Day Madison Ramble.” See website for details!
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Are there any airport shuttles?
Yes, but you will have to make those arrangements on your own. We will have information on our website, regarding vendors, contact info and costs. They will be scheduling shuttles to and from the Tallahassee Regional Airport. We will be updating this information shortly! Thank you for your patience while we find the best deal and best service for our riders!
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Where can one ship their bike to?
We will be updating this information shortly! Thank you for your patience while we find the best deal and best service for our riders!
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How can we get the New Florida's Share the Road specialty license plate?
There is a direct link to order one online at our Share the Road website at www.sharetheroad.org You can also go to your local tag office. You must have a vehicle registered in Florida to obtain one.
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What does the 2008 jersey look like?
The design will be posted on the Bike Florida website as soon as it has been finalized.
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What is the estimated biking distance each day?
Average daily mileage ranges between 40 and 60 miles, (exact daily mileage is available on the itinerary. Additionally, there is an optional century for one day of the tour.
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Are you offering the Road 1 class again this year?
Rolling Road 1 will be offered the first 2 days of the event. You may sign up for this event online with your registration. You must be a Bike Florida participant to take this course, but all week long and 2 Day Madison Ramble registration have this option. There is a $25 registration fee. Please see the online registration for course description details and what is included with the registration.
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What about "Indoor Camping" at YMCA Camp Indian Springs?
You will need to choose this option during registration in order to have a cabin spot/bunk reserved for you. There is a $10 charge for this option which includes 2 nights (April 1st and 2nd.) There is plenty of outdoor camping at YMCA Camp Indian Springs, however, the cabins are reserved for indoor campers only. At all other locations during the ride, indoor camping is free and requires no reservation ahead of time.
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What about my RV?
Please let Bike Florida know what size RV or camper you will be bringing. Vehicle permits for RVs and camper will be $100. Call Hope in our office at (352) 244-0062 to let her know you will be bringing an RV, its size, and she will give you the campgrounds contact information. Information for local RV parks will also be available on the website if you do not wish to pay the vehicle permit charge.
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What meals are included with the registrations?
For weeklong riders, the meals that are included regardless of which registration you choose are: 2 breakfasts, and 2 dinners. This is due to the fact that at the times of these meals, we will be in extremely secluded areas. Keeping this in mind, riders can choose one of two options: have the rest of their breakfasts and dinners included, or be responsible for providing all other breakfasts and dinners for themselves. Lunches remain an opportunity to explore the local communities.
2-Day riders will be traveling through locations where the availability of local food vendors is not a problem and therefore have two options: have their breakfast and dinners included, or be responsible for providing their own breakfast and dinners. Lunches remain an opportunity to explore the local communities.
There are vegetarian options for all participants available upon request. If this interests you, please be sure to choose this option on the registration form.
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Why are certain meals included in the registration?
This is due to the fact that at the times of these meals, we will be in EXTREMELY secluded areas.
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What are the riding surfaces like?
All roads are paved, and the St. Mark’s Trail is a paved multiuse trail so road bikes are recommended though we welcome all types of bikes to join us.
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What is Bike Florida’s cancelation policy and when does the late registrations fee start?
Bike Florida will NOT give refunds for any reason (including medical) after March 1st, 2009. There will be no exceptions. A $50 processing fee will be charged on all refunds before the 1st. Refunds requests MUST be in writing, stating reasons for refunds such as medical emergencies. The event will take place rain or shine; we are not responsible for acts of God. We recommend purchasing cancellation insurance from Dan McKay (click on link below) to cover your costs should you have to cancel. www.mckayinsagency.
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