What we’re about
- What our group is about and what we'll do at our events:
The purpose of this group is to arrange fun group bike meetup rides.
For people in the northern part of the U.S. tours in the colder months take Fun Bike Trips to Florida; St Petersburg, Clearwater Beach, Tampa, Rainbow Springs, Key West and more. For people in the southern part of the U.S. in the hotter summer months arrange bike tours to Door County Wisconsin, Cleveland and Cincinnati Ohio using the Ohio Erie Trail network, and to NYC perhaps over Labor Day Weekend.
We will provide a more extensive description in the listings as we post them.
- Who should join our group:
Anyone who wants to do group bike rides in the USA or internationally.
So if you want information on multi-day biking or kayaking events just sign up below to get first offerings.
We anticipate no more than 14 emails a year.
For Fun Biking Tours Sign up at >> [https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/websitesignupform40681930231007](https://meet.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=SDNnya-2FgLI6CfUa8do8Zd8qCM9Fz2eS2UmZYoAd-2BcIf5eTmUjdG5j9IAfca75MXy0IClThh6NhaaDoCmfEwZKRna0jsGqYcLsEPNAG-2FN8UjVm4AkGHCFRpdDiTJsOPAIJ8UUHsuhwhx1x4aws9xP2b9rXbbQRpUzQ8KkrwVTvlOlz6jdrrylBrey53iiIqgnHvO3DAiODq1U4StEHr-2FiBM2ZG2FPi-2BDdOoXvrPQw8hcDLAT8uvVNPX4ALcwms-2FomIhoAWMukwYZ3kUus3zA-2BLtZeB7j6eDisYKRMOa1Xn8DhqUnkajFbjwbyQVaQrrzNFvUpMJpvZ1imddanh7nl7GehrNvv8zC0cJ19DfDG6PL-2BjcYutjRmk5R-2FZMMujIVMOY4H5PE-2BMBjOAfaHR7jcDLLA4CC98ywgZPOUSlHoa5h0-2FylMhM4zVfAmJn-2FGEGFk4hAbPJ4cojixFQptkRxghebVugTOQNxEA2vpN2tKbKY8lQLixSzN8mroLvbtkDJLDTBnzClUvM8Pmw-2BJ1jd794HNMFYeSu-2FRQeGS5ePtPqY6bQY-2FAEmSQCaWK-2BA9xCk6aEzUv9CCTC-2Bs6Br6AiPGxPCeRnmnnEkrxu5hW4dgRNrs0YNG2NED0iL7xJQSHV1I87TJT0cC0ysBbX5Hke8mgvo2OtXDyfvTB1DWYuYFv5-2BHyjL9mLMel2LUWnPtRz89lGjtoUc7LAvLUb6FyY-2FVHmQqwEEDqA6jSapurcOhfTUfqWTL1DZl0A23RKwCGITbqujtvH5SRKFxG8f-2BsVzC2MHUejTGmQVym3DCy87PzLXrsxAyPg5hIqKlvVFypS78-2BHBG8v12AfxMHmDFc4kY-2FGHqE-2Fgh41Rn69kUZx5fdTcrKdF5x-2BJJJG2x83qkCAFD-2B1yDhyP8Z0gmjWpbUV-2BMNCQO2Y1qVgrrl0a54KC5HfwuDDcYrVJ0MopPzU2cUCRHnorJXyUlWs7h2H1oONrkZfOUEfOb4RltdBZgjBC93ND8U5k79w5RwWrvSY289jvjCCbnh-2BGX2WpKQtlqpu74P-2F4PHagMV0rzltct3MHvWTcyFU8Nr8-2BxEY9SOXYdT7CGePV2KNgPnfMiny2U5Mebsg-3D-3DoOFh_1kysm83itUWAHQJP1-2ByIUapstdOF93lfvPzptsk4pSSpLi1MCA-2Br6miFr9OxTwMLDOq1lYmH4CStrmLEx1M9-2FNxsi4RphpfW1kVEKsurE2481mpLZD6w0qbdpBnGFxbOzzdTxxHTK6D4Z8L-2FN0ZQu3pLAh0RKipJ3kooUav4Hvb3WwH49BJs0bSK-2FyOl8USvLz3kiQcy0AAOWkYmCX0B5SefQUK7o6op-2B8Y3DsA1heMx9x-2Bj-2BqbraLgrAe4IqsHT4U1BoSQuDftOu9wvHYsGyoW80-2BfmEGV2ekKuZkrPeF7TAQ-2FvfRG3BDcW5jhh9aVjLMDIpmYhoqviqQav-2BLfrhTJl3r3ZG4DtSsgWxx3r6Ggz0f9zbuGs1ZQ1WCGwc4uxVLMRs1wZWZD1wApVngrYnK1POcuqfdwxmUbYiAYdTclOhfjFyQ-2BVK-2FeZwPFJnH3zILsnP7Cc4Y5StG19-2FzQ-2FpJ2puOie-2FYI-2FUYXAXUf1X1NfOXaMiQO2OYBokzkipC8STrGr4YO2N10VGT0ZFApeJaJZVPJ8Dlnst0FsgFHtE1bXWfuVd5hTF7OrEvwbW024OoYntPT7qc2nbTQvUhDwrw-3D-3D)
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For Rails to Trails Meetup Ride info
- Any dues or fees you plan to charge members:
Our meetup group is free to belong to, we do not anticipate any dues but obviously there may be costs to traveling, hotels (most events will be more than one day to justify travel distance), transportation, guide fees, etc.
- The group's affiliation:
A host may receive fees on the tours or trips they organize, post and lead. Each meetup will state if there is an organizer to, or host for that trip and the anticipated costs.
- Community:
We hope to establish friendships through sharing cycling trips, ideas, experiences and encouragement.
If you have interest in multiple day bike or kayak trips so please join us on FACEBOOK
Check out www.funbiketrips.com
Finally if you want other fun outdoor activities (more casual biking, or kayaking, hiking, camping, boating, pickle ball and other fun outdoor adventures) join our FUN sister group, https://www.meetup.com/outdoorfun/
Sandy Feet Florida Kayak Adventures
Check out our Bike Adventures FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/2746756752291340
More Information:
• Do you want information as we add additional biking or kayaking multiple day events? Sign up below to get first offerings. Not all will be posted on meetup due to limited group size.
• We anticipate 14 emails a year of our Fun Biking Trips Newsletters: https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/websitesignupform40681930231007
• Fun Kayaking Tours: https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/websitesignupform0106202220617pm
• (Double opt in, check your email and or spam right away to confirm. Some email serves put opt in as spam.)
Fun Kayaking Trips
Upcoming events
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Gulfport Florida bike and or kayak, eat and or drink
Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL, USThis ride will introduce you to the Gulfport and South East St Pete area neighborhoods and some parks on the trail. Ride will be 18 miles at a comfortable pace (11 to 13 mph) so riders will enjoy exploring while at the same time, making new friends with like interests. We take a water and photo and bathroom break at 8.3 miles at Bay Vista Park in South Esat St Pete.
We probably will eat afterwards at O.Maddys. Food fotos Casual ride with Patrick and Paul,get outdoors & minimize wind, 18 mi @11-13 mph (Apr 12, 2025) Photos
it may be windy so we will be riding through some neighborhoods such as the Pink Streets and on the Pinellas and Skyway trails briefly too. Paul bought in Gulfport because of fun rides that started at or near the Casino ballroom. Check it out.
Want to see photos from previous St Pete Tampa Bay Cycling rides? A Slideshow of Tampa Bay Cycling Biking Saint Petersburg >> Click and select slideshow >> Photobucket
Here are photos from this lsst time with good attendance, Casual ride with Patrick and Paul,get outdoors & minimize wind, 18 mi @11-13 mph (Apr 12, 2025) Photos
We start by bus shelter at Gulfport Casino. There are rest rooms. People may get a bite after the ride if so inclined in Gulfport.
RIDE WITH GPS Route Gulfport 18 miles · Ride with GPS
WANT TO KAYAK TOO????
If you like join some of us for a paddle of the mangroves afterwards in Gulfport or for other future kayak adventures see Sandy Feet Kayak Adventures | Meetup
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
By registering and participating in this or any of our future meetups, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:
I understand that the activities herein involve certain dangers and risks which I am prepared to fully assume for myself and all children accompanying me. I will abide by all laws and regulations and agree to participate in a safe and prudent manner. In addition, I agree to waive all claims which I, or any member of my family, or my heirs, executors or assigns, may have against this meetup or its agents for damages or injury sustained as the result of participating in the physical activity.
We are volunteers, not professional hosts, leaders, medical personnel, cartographers, weather forecasters or mechanics, coaches or psychologists, just folks who enjoy group events with like-minded peers :) . You are totally responsible for your own equipment, personal skill level, health, personal safety and decisions.
We in our sole discretion may choose whom to accept or remove from this meetup group.
No shows, negative or adversarial comments, posts or actions will result in removal and banning of the offending party.
Join our Tampa Bay Cycling 7800 member Facebook bike group-invite your friends
Interested in multi-day bike trips?
Check out Rails To Trails USA Bike Adventures FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/2746756752291340
and out of town bike adventures at www.FunBikeTrips.com
TIME TO GIVE BACK
Do you wish there were rides at a different speed then this, maybe shorter/longer, closer to your house/work, or at a different time? Message Paul S and he will make you a host so you can post. The more variety the better.
• What to bring
Required, a helmet will be required.
Suggested,
a spare tube (flat tire fixings),
bike lock,
plenty of liquids;
Bright clothing,
front & rear lights are very good to have .
Please be group minded and arrive 15 minutes before the ride starts, as we will start promptly.
Rains or excessive winds may cause cancellation. Check back day of event.
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WANT TO KAYAK TOO????
If you like join some of us for a paddle of the mangroves afterwards in Gulfport or for other future kayak adventures see Sandy Feet Kayak Adventures | Meetup6 attendees
Hershey (PA) Spring Cycling Weekend
Location not specified yetALL cyclists are warmly welcome to join us on the annual HERSHEY SPRING CYCLING WEEKEND, May 15-17, 2026, in the scenic Hershey area of central Pennsylvania. This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday to Sunday) weekend getaway package of recreational cycling with a wide array of routes for distances from 15 to 80+ miles, Friday and Saturday nights at the hotel, group rides with Leaders, meals, snacks, parties, SAG and mechanical support, live music, and more.
Please visit https://www.biketoursbylinda.com/ for event details, photos, and registration. GROUP DISCOUNT and STUDENT DISCOUNT are available.
Sending registration & payment for this event to the Leader INCLUDES Friday and Saturday nights at the hotel (Holiday Inn of Grantville/Hershey,
Address: 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA 17028)
The Hershey Spring Cycling Weekend is a partner of the non-profit National 9/11 Memorial Trail Alliance (911trail.org), dedicated to building and maintaining a network of interconnecting trails which link all of our 9/11 memorials, in NY, NJ, PA, MD, and DC/VA.
Leader:
Linda A. McGrane, 267-251-7862 (voice or text), or mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com5 attendees
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