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Events & Group Rides
Check AJ's Bikes Events page often for updated listings of all types of cycling events in and around Valrico, Florida.
Interested in Additional Group Rides? Check out some of the local Biking clubs!
* Swamp Club - Tampa Bay Area mountain biking club with many events at various locations throughout the year! www.swampclub.org
* Tampa Bay Freewheelers - Local road touring club with many rides and events all over the tampa bay area! Check them out at http://www.tbfreewheelers.com/Main/home.html for more details.
* Ridge Riders - Local mountain biking and freeride club for more advanced riders with many special events and private technical trails! More info at http://www.ridgeriders.net/home.html.
AJ'S SPECIAL EVENTS & GROUP RIDES
IMBA Level 1 Mountain bike Clinics
| Day | Start Time | Description | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Saturday of each month | 9AM | (RSVP REQUIRED - PAID EVENT) Brought to you by Aj’s bikes & Swamp Club (fundraiser for Friends of Alafia) We will be going over the Three key essential to being a successful mountain biker. then focus on Seven Body and Bike Separation Skills that are key to overcoming obstacles in the trails. Followed with a Trail ride to use new acquired skills To cap it all off LUNCH ! What you should bring: Good working MOUNTAIN bike hydration system stiff Shoes (FLAT PEDALS) & helmets are a must ! | Alafia River State Park 14326 South County Road 39 Lithia, FL 33547 | 8136852453 |
Lucys Ladies Liv Clinic Series
Area Mountain Bike Rides
| Day | Start Time | Description | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every Sunday | 9:00am | ********************************** AUG 6 - CARTER, AUG 13- ALAFIA AUG 20 - BOYETTE, AUG 27 - CARTER ********************************** Sunday Morning Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride. Meet at the pavilion closest to the restrooms/bike wash area. Ride rolls out promptly at 9:00am, this is a friendly non competitive, intermediate group ride with at least one AJ's Person. Ride will last about an hour and a half. Come ride the trails with us!!! (No-Rain ride, anything beyond a sprinkle, the ride is cancelled.) | varies | 813-685-2453 |
| AUG 6 | 9AM | AUG 6 AT 9AM - CATER ROAD! Ride rolls out promptly at 9:00am, this is a friendly non competitive, intermediate group ride with at least one AJ's Person. Ride will last about an hour and a half. Come ride the trails with us!!! | CARTER ROAD! | |
| AUG 13 | 9AM | AUG 13 AT 9AM - ALAFIA Ride rolls out promptly at 9:00am, this is a friendly non competitive, intermediate group ride with at least one AJ's Person. Ride will last about an hour and a half. Come ride the trails with us!!! | ALAFIA ! | |
| AUG 20 | 9AM | AUG 20 AT 9AM - BOYETTE Ride rolls out promptly at 9:00am, this is a friendly non competitive, intermediate group ride with at least one AJ's Person. Ride will last about an hour and a half. Come ride the trails with us!!! | BALM BOYETTE! | |
| AUG 27 | 9AM | AUG 27 AT 9AM - CARTER ROAD! Ride rolls out promptly at 9:00am, this is a friendly non competitive, intermediate group ride with at least one AJ's Person. Ride will last about an hour and a half. Come ride the trails with us!!! | CARTER ROAD! | |
| Swamp Club Group Rides | Group rides rotate every weekend at different area trails | Check out swamp club calander online | ||
| Third Friday of Every Month | 6:30pm | Boyette Night Rides! Bring your light (10 watt minimum). Ride departs at 6:30pm, everyone heads back to parking around 9pm. | Balm Boyette Park | 813.689.5109 |
| Every Tuesday Night | sunset | Flatwoods Night Rides! Arrive at the Ranger's Station just before dark to get setup, this group ride usually lasts about 2 hours. Bring your light (10 watt minimum) | Flatwoods Park | 813.689.5109 |
Area Road Rides
| Day | Start Time | Description | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Departs Promptly at 7:30 am | Sunday 7 Eleven Ride, started by a group of local roadies many years ago and now the largest group ride in our area, this rural road ride is good for all, 48 miles, A, B, and C group options. Avg. 18-20+. | Ride meets and departs from the 7 Eleven parking lot at the corner of Bell Shoals/Boyette/Fishhawk Blvd in Brandon | 813.685.2453 |
| Saturday | departs 7:30am | Saturday 7 Eleven Ride, meets at the corner of Bell Shoals/Fishhawk Blvd/Boyette. Ride 40 miles, 17+ mph. Click here for route map. | 7 Eleven at Fishawk/Bell Shoals/Boyette Intersection. | 813.685.2453 |
Special Events and Races
USA BMX Training Facility Pump Track & Dirt Jump Section Work Days
AJ's Bikes and a team of volunteers will be working to add a pump track and dirt jump section to the USA BMX Training Facility. The more the merrier, instruction, food, drinks provided. To join us bring a shovel/work gloves/rake if you have them and just come out to one of the work days or send an email to info@ajsbikesandboards.com to join the email list.
BMX & Urban Assults
| Day | Start Time | Description | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Noon to 9pm | Skatepark of Tampa - Inside open to BMX, BMX always welcome on outside ramps | Skatepark of Tampa | (813) 621-6793 |
| Sunday | 7pm to 10pm | Skatepark of Tampa - BMX allowed inside, BMX always allowed on outside ramps | Skatepark of Tampa | (813) 621-6793 |
