New FL rider
09-29-12 | 05:09 AM
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From: Nokomis, Florida
Bikes: Giant Roam
New FL rider
I introduced myself in the new member section and I figured I would do it here also. I just started biking again after a 20 year hiatus. I started on a electra townie and just switched to a giant roam so I can hit some light dirt trails. I'm in the Venice FL area.
See you out there
Dave
See you out there
Dave
09-29-12 | 06:12 AM
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From: Near Palatka Florida
Bikes: 2011 Rocky Mountain Vertex 29'r, 2007 Trek 1500 -- 2003 Gary Fisher Tassajara -- 2006 Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc (converted to touring bike)
Welcome to the forums.. Your not really in my neck of the woods (east of Gainesville here). Have fun hitting the trails although finding actual "dirt" can sometimes be hard here in FL... Most of the time I find SAND.... LOL But there are some good off road trails, if you don't mind a bit of sand...
Jay...
Jay...
09-29-12 | 09:41 AM
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From: Ridge Manor FL
Bikes: 2005 Cannondale Street
Welcome to the forums. I guess I about half way between you and Jay. Not to far from the Crroom off road bike paths although I pretty much stick to the MUP - Withlacoochee Trail. Enjoy your new bike and your riding.
10-01-12 | 10:53 AM
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From: Sebring, Florida
Bikes: Trek Navigator, LeMond Buenos Aires, Madone 5.9, S-Works Roubaix
I'm a little closer to you. Welcome to BikeForums I've found it to be informative and entertaining. Most of my riding is on the road
10-01-12 | 10:29 PM
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From: Tampa Bay area, Florida
Bikes: '09 Diamondback Insight 1, '05 Trek 3700 ( now a hybrid street/cross trail bike), (Vintage model) Kent Supreme 10 speed road cruiser, BMX (just for fun), Trek Multitrack 720 and a homebuilt recumbent low-rider.
I introduced myself in the new member section and I figured I would do it here also. I just started biking again after a 20 year hiatus. I started on a electra townie and just switched to a giant roam so I can hit some light dirt trails. I'm in the Venice FL area.
See you out there
Dave
See you out there
Dave
I'm way north of you but if you find any special trails down there let us know. I'm not past driving a couple or so hours to try something new and decent. I generally manage to try at least 1 new trail a month. mostly paved riding during the heat of summer though.
All the best.
10-03-12 | 08:38 AM
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From: Nokomis, Florida
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So far I've been mostly riding the legacy trail 10-12 miles at a time. I live next to Oscar Scherer State Park and taking the legacy trail down to Casperson's Beach and back is a nice ride. I wish there were some dirt trails around here, riding in the sand is truly a *****.
11-06-12 | 06:20 PM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
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Welcome. I'll be a Florida newbie next week (we sold our house and are moving) but won't be anywhere near you. We'll be in *****assa for a while till we find the "perfect house". 
If you get the urge to try something new, head up to the Suncoast Trail or Withlacoochee Trail.
If you get the urge to try something new, head up to the Suncoast Trail or Withlacoochee Trail.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
11-06-12 | 11:05 PM
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From: Ocala, FL
Bikes: Catrike 5.5.9., Trek Madone 5.2
Dave,
Check out the Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club (my former club). They have rides of all levels in the Venice/Port Charlotte/North Port area and are a great bunch of folks. https://www.coastalcruisers.net
Their annual 'big' ride is next weekend - the Pasta Bash. Great pasta dinner on Friday night and a metric century and/or shorter rides on Saturday. I drive down from Ocala every year to ride because the people are great, the food is great and the riding is FLAT.
Sue
Check out the Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club (my former club). They have rides of all levels in the Venice/Port Charlotte/North Port area and are a great bunch of folks. https://www.coastalcruisers.net
Their annual 'big' ride is next weekend - the Pasta Bash. Great pasta dinner on Friday night and a metric century and/or shorter rides on Saturday. I drive down from Ocala every year to ride because the people are great, the food is great and the riding is FLAT.
Sue
12-02-12 | 03:00 PM
#12
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From: Sarasota Florida
Bikes: 2013 Trek 8.2 DS
Dave I'm in Sarasota. I ride the Legacy from time to time. Mostly I travel Florida shooting photos and videos to put on my website. I have two big trails left to do (Gainesville & Tallahassee) to do before I hopefully start going to Georgia. Stay safe.
01-19-13 | 09:17 PM
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From: Sarasota, Florida
Bikes: Gary Fisher Simple City 3; 1989 Bianchi Sport SX; 1970 Schwinn Twinn in need of work; other project bikes in various states of disrepair.
Also a newb, and just up the Legacy Trail from you in Sarasota. Hey!
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