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

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