Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Association

Virge · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 238 : Location: Lakeland Items

Here is my idea, thinkin this summer Ridge Riders could get together at Alafia State Park. We all know that Alafia offers some pretty good mountain biking, but I'm thinking we combine it with a day of fun on the river.If you have not seen the Alafia River, you are missing out. The outpost rents canoes and kayaks, or bring your own. Camping at the park is only minutes away from the river. Anybody interested?

cracker · Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Posts: 101 : Items

Good idea. I always enjoy it when I canoe down the Alafia. Combine it with mountain biking and you have a good weekend plan! thumbs up

Ali · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject:

Wahoo in in & in

Camping and the River on Saturday and riding on Sunday....

May ?? June??

Went with Virge & J9 last year. It was a blast. We had a canoe and they had Yaks. The drop off place rents canoe's for $15.00 per person
(I think)
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Alex L · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:53 am Post subject:

i want to go but who knows if i want to canoe the alafia more then i have to saying that will be my job for the summer Very Happy

livinthedream · Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 190 : Items

Ifoster · Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 25 : Items

I'd be up for it

Lizzard · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 134 : Items

Sounds cool... Laughing

Virge · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 238 : Location: Lakeland Items

Good response, Cool

Lets plan for the last weekend of June, the 27th -29th.

Ali · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject:

For those who want to camp better book your site soon!! a_bow

As we get closer to the date we will be getting the rentals in line so PM me if you want to be on the list!!
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More info to come.
Alafia River Canoe Rentals Incorporated
(813) 689-8645
4419 River Dr, Valrico, FL 33594 Map it
Cross Streets: Between CR-640 and Lithia Pinecrest Rd
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lklndride · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 92 : Location: Lakeland Items

I havent been over there in a while, but, does the river have enough water back in it for canoing? Last time I took it over there the river was pretty much empty. The launch ramp was just mud. Just curious.

Alex L · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:

the water level pretty much changes every day depending on rain and whatnot one day it is to low the next day it can be to high but last summer there was enough water almost the entire summer

Lizzard · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 134 : Items

Be a bit toasty to camp in late June..... hmm, I might need to sleep in an air conditioned pop up! Rolling Eyes

Virge · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 238 : Location: Lakeland Items

I have checked with the park, no other special events scheduled that weekend. Cool

Many campsites are availiable now. Booking early will help assure you get a good site. I would not recommend choosing sites 21-24, these sites can flood during heavy rain. J9 and I will be camping at site #19

asiangirlwithabanjo · Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Posts: 29 : Location: Orlando Items

Hmmm...this looks like a lot of fun! I am thinking maybe and leaning towards yes. I recently paddled out to an island and camped on it (no biking involved). However, I have never "booked a campsite" and don't know anything about the process.
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Virge · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 238 : Location: Lakeland Items

You can reserve your campsite online at reserveamerica.com.