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 & beer garden and a field trip to Rainbow Springs!
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Are the riders bussed back to the start of the ride?
This is a linear ride. Participants will park their vehicles in Fanning Springs and be bussed to the ride start in Clearwater. The ride will end back in Fanning
Springs where the vehicles will be waiting. THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE
IN CLEARWATER.
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Is there any written information regarding the 2008 Bike
Florida event?
A rider participant booklet and DVD “Preview“ will be mailed to all registered participants in early February. This will
compliment the information on the Website. The registration is all online with Active.com. There is a direct link 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, then option 4)
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Do we actually start cycling on March 30th or is that just a
registration day?
There are local rides in the Clearwater area that participants can enjoy throughout the day on Sunday, March 30th once they arrive. Since bussing and registration
will also be taking place throughout the day, we will not be departing from Clearwater
until Monday, March 31st when the rest of the ride will commence.
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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 from Tampa International Airport to the ride start and from Fanning Springs back to
the airport.
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Where can one ship their bike to?
Call Chainwheel Drive at (727) 441-2444 to discuss shipping requirements, timelines
and costs, or email them at
info@chainwheeldrive.com.
The company ships via Tri-bike
Transport and quotes are provided individually.
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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 30 and 60 miles, (exact daily mileage is available
on the itinerary) with the exception of one day which is closer to 70 miles.
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?
We are waiting to see if there is sufficient interest to
hire instructors for this.
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What about "Indoor Camping" at Starkey Wilderness Park?
You will need to choose this option during registration in order to have a cabin
spot/bunk reserved for you. There is a $5 charge for this option. There is plenty of
outdoor camping at Starkey Wilderness Park, 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 $50. Call Hope
in our office at 352-392-8093 to let her know you will be bringing an RV, its size, and she will give you the campgrounds contact
information.
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What meals are included with the inclusive meal plan?
For weeklong riders, the meals that are included regardless of which
meal plan you
choose are: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 2 lunches. 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/vegan 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 trail surfaces like?
All trails are paved multiuse trails and bike paths so road bikes are recommended though
we welcome all types of bikes to join us.
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What is the situation with bus transportation from Fanning Springs to Clearwater?
There are three different departure times for bus transportation from Fanning Springs to Clearwater: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 2:00 PM. Riders may sign up for any time that they choose (as long as it is not full already) during their on-line registration. Riders must arrive one hour before their departure time to load bikes and baggage. TO AID WITH LOADING AND TIME, PLEASE REMOVE PEDALS AND KEEP THEM WITH YOU.
If you do not wish to ride the bus because you live in Clearwater, are flying in directly, are carpooling or have a personal SAG vehicle, be sure to check the “I will not be riding the bus” option during on-line registration. However, by selecting this option, you acknowledge that no space will be reserved for you, your bike, or your baggage during any departure time and that transportation to the ride start is your sole responsibility. Parking is available in Fanning Springs for ALL Bike Florida participants regardless of whether or not you choose to ride the bus, but there is NO PARKING PROVIDED OR AVAILABLE IN CLEARWATER.
We also recommend that if you are passing through Clearwater on your way to Fanning Springs that you drop off bikes and baggage at the ride start point. There will be a secure area to leave your belongings and this will also free up space on the busses while reducing loading time.
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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, 2008. 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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