Florida Mountain biking - it sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? How can you mountain bike in a state who’s highest point is only 345 feet above sea level? While it’s true you won’t find any grueling steeps on which to punish your quads, a mountain bike is your best choice for negotiating the sand and swamps of our southernmost state.
If you find yourself in the Tampa St Petersburg area, check out SWAMP (the SouthWest Association of Mountainbike Peddlars) . Hook up with these native riding enthusiasts to see how it’s done in the Sunshine State. They’re an active group with plenty of friendly social events and welcome newcomers to join them.? Hopefully, they’ll share their techniques for dealing with gators on the trail.