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42nd Annual Florida Bicycle Safari

April 13 - april 18.

• Six days of riding in beautiful North Florida
• Three-day option at Live Oak available
• Different routes will be offered each day, including two century rides
• All six days will be based at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak, Florida
• Delicious meals will be catered
• Sag stops with plenty of nourishment and hydration to keep you pedaling
• Live music and beer at camp location
• Entertainment galore!
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Florida Bicycle Safari

Take Interstate 10 to Exit #283 (the US 129 Live Oak exit) and proceed south on Hwy 129. Cross US 90, turn right on Hwy 136 (11th Ave.) and proceed west. After crossing SR51, look for Suwannee County Fairgrounds on the right, immediately after Shands Hospital. Click for Google Map .

We suggest that flight reservations be made into Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Jacksonville (JAX). Contact us at [email protected] for information.

Bicycle Shipping Information

The Safari is willing to receive and ship bicycles. For a fee, we will receive, unpack and assemble your bike(s) if you so desire. Contact the ride director at [email protected] for additional information.

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• Kim Gaskill on January 22, 2018 at 7:21 pm

I have some vacation in February and was looking for a Feb. week long ride. Got excited when I saw the Safari Ride was Feb. 15th-19th…then, seeing April 15th-19th on the logo…which dates are correct???

• Gene Bisbee on January 23, 2018 at 8:53 am Author

My apologies, Kim. That’s totally my fault on the date. It is indeed in April. There is, however, a multi-day ride in Georgia in February — the BRAG Winter Ride. You can check it out here: http://www.brag.org/wr

• Eric on August 20, 2018 at 6:04 pm

I’m looking for a multi day tour for that week in April, and would like to learn more. The link to the web site doesn’t seem to be working. Can you point me to more details about this tour?

Thanks, Eric

• Gene Bisbee on August 22, 2018 at 8:47 am Author

The dates for 2019 Bike Florida Spring Tour are March 29 to April 3. Here’s the link: https://bikeflorida.org/spring-tour/

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Thank you for such a fun day! My husband and I are still talking about the journey we found off the path. We so love this trip!!!! Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

I just wanted to express my appreciation for an amazing ride last week. You, your staff, and volunteers made for a superb adventure. Everything, in my mind was perfect, and I cannot think of any way to improve.( can’t wait till the gap is finished). Years ago, I would take my children on various group tours, whitewater, hiking, kayaking, ECT…we would always be on the lookout for the ” character” in the group. I am glad that Rusty came through for me…….. Again, thanks for the amazing experience

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Florida Bike Safari 2024 - April 13-18

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• Jan 16, 2024

Is there going to be another Bike Safari this year  

Registration Opens 1/1/2024: 2024 Florida Bicycle Safari

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• Jan 17, 2024

I did it last year we all had a fantastic time. Let's do it again  

Robert Holler

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We are hoping for a really good turnout! It was a great time last year - good rides, great company, and great food too!  

Maria Parker

• Jan 18, 2024

I just signed Jim and me up for it and we're hoping to see many others in our Cruzbike family there. Last year was a blast and a great time to get some easy miles in preparation for the summer riding season. We camped (the first time for me in a long time) and we plan to camp again, though I completely understand if one prefers the hotel option. As Robert said, the food was great, and the conversation and camaraderie made for delightful evenings. We hope to see you there.  

Always-Learnin

Vendetta love.

I sure wish I could afford to go...but living in southeast Texas I can't afford the cost of the flight or the drive. Bummer! Perhaps one day...  

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Always-Learnin said: I sure wish I could afford to go...but living in southeast Texas I can't afford the cost of the flight or the drive. Bummer! Perhaps one day... Click to expand...

• Jan 19, 2024

Plan on being there , will bring canopy from last year, extra cooler and chairs. Will be camping this year as well.  

Puttme Ray said: Plan on being there , will bring canopy from last year, extra cooler and chairs. Will be camping this year as well. Click to expand...

• Jan 20, 2024

Signed up for the 3-day. April is an extremely busy month in my line of work but Saturday and Sunday for sure, might be able to squeeze in Monday as well. Not camping, staying at a local farm that has lodging. @Robert Holler will there some type of GroupMe or WhatsApp set up so those in attendance will be able to communicate on which routes Cruzbikers will be riding, leave times, etc? First type of event like this for me so I’m looking to the experience and seeing everyone.  

vmi1056 said: Signed up for the 3-day. April is an extremely busy month in my line of work but Saturday and Sunday for sure, might be able to squeeze in Monday as well. Not camping, staying at a local farm that has lodging. @Robert Holler will there some type of GroupMe or WhatsApp set up so those in attendance will be able to communicate on which routes Cruzbikers will be riding, leave times, etc? First type of event like this for me so I’m looking to the experience and seeing everyone. Click to expand...

• Jan 27, 2024

I can confirm the Florida Safari website will soon have the Rider List active. We'll soon be able to see who's coming.  

• Mar 11, 2024

Routes - Florida Bicycle Safari

• Mar 12, 2024

Garmin users, you can use my routes. The Day 5 Map and Cue Sheet listed above is from last year and is a copy of this year's Day 3. I expect a correction soon. Edit: has been corrected. The files below reflect the most recent email. Let me know if you spot any errors. Day 1 34 Day 1 53 Day 1 68 Day 2 33 Day 2 42 Day 2 64 Day 2 100 Day 3 42 Day 3 50 Day 3 67 Day 4 38 Day 4 60 Day 4 77 Day 4 100 Day 5 37 Day 5 54 Day 5 66 Day 6 38 Day 6 43 Day 6 59  

• Mar 13, 2024

Sweeeeeetttt!  

• Apr 15, 2024

Yesterday’s century ride was amazing with eight Vendettas in a rotating paceline. Screencaps shown below. You can see Jim sporting a prototype of Cruzbike’s replacement of the RaceCase.  

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Mathew Fy said: Yesterday’s century ride was amazing with eight Vendettas in a rotating paceline. Screencaps shown below. You can see Jim sporting a prototype of Cruzbike’s replacement of the RaceCase. Click to expand...

• Apr 21, 2024

We will have to get some pics shared of the event - it was an amazing week with so many fellow Cruzbike riders!  

It was a great week with everyone - perfect weather - great food (well, exept for the eggs) - great fellowship Here is the drone footage link : Here is all the video I shot from my phone  

• Apr 22, 2024

Nice footage Larry!!  

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All Florida Freewheelers rides (with the exception of the Florida Bicycle Safari and the Horrible Hundred) are free and open to members and the general public.  Our ride schedule for the next 7 days is available to the public on our web site under the Rides tab.

If you’re new to cycling and/or new to the club, call the contact person listed for the ride you want.  This person can give you a good idea of what to expect on the ride, such as terrain, traffic, speed, what to bring and what to wear.

Helmets are required on all Florida Freewheelers rides.

Yes.  Helmets are mandatory and headphones are prohibited on any Florida Freewheelers ride.

The use of radios and sound devices is discouraged.

To join the Florida Freewheelers you must fill out the New Member Registration form and purchase our New Membership product.

Select the Join tab from top menu and then New Member Application or Click Here .

Enter in the fields as indicated and click Add To Cart, then click to View Cart.  Make sure your membership product is in the cart and then click Proceed To Checkout. You can then enter your billing details. Once complete, check the box acknowledging and agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and then click Continue to Payment. On the Pay for Order page, enter your credit card information and then click the Place Order button. This will complete your order and your membership credentials on the website will be automatically assigned.

The Annual Dues are $30 Individual and $40 Family.

Once your payment has been processed you will receive an email confirmation and a separate credit card receipt.

You can now enjoy the benefits and fun of being a member of FFW.

Members can sign up and receive emails when rides get updated, canceled, etc. by following the procedure below :

First go to the Rides Calendar page or the Ride This Week page . Find the ride you would like to Register for. Click the title of that ride to proceed to the ride page.

On the ride page, scroll down below the maps and find the Register for this Ride header. Under that header you’ll see a link saying “Click here to Register for this Ride”. Click there to expand the ride registration form. Enter your name and e-mail address there to register for the ride to let the ride leader know who plans to attend.

The ride leader can then send notifications about the ride which will be automatically e-mailed to all riders registered for that ride.

We encourage all riders to register for the rides you plan to attend. This will be very helpful to ride leaders and make it easier for you to be notified about anything relating to that ride.

To renew your membership in the Florida Freewheelers you must purchase our Renew Membership product .

Select the Join tab from top menu and then click Renew Membership.

Choose your Membership type (Individual or Family), then click Add To Cart, and then follow the same purchase process detailed above under “How do I join the Florida Freewheelers?”

You can now continue to enjoy the benefits and fun of being a member of FFW and your membership expiration date will extend for 1 year.

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