Welcome to West Florida Cycling! The West Florida Cycling site and forum was developed for all cyclists regardless of area, club, group affiliation or skill level. This site was designed to help complement the local club sites by allowing cyclist to interact and share information with other cyclist.
West Florida Cycling contains helpful links to local shops, clubs, maps, events and ride information for the TampaBay, Clearwater, St Petersburg and the west Florida area. Here you can also find training articles, tips, safety information, repair information and links to a variety of helpful cycling related sites. Additional links and articles will be added over time. The site is free to use and there are no advertisements. The site was developed so registered users can participate, provide input and content to the site in a variety of areas.
Here is a list of some of the key features at West Florida Cycling.
Coming on September 26, 2010 and taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty boasts many of the same roads and mountain climbs as the elite Tour de Georgia. Come ride the Ride of the Pros!
The Six Gap Century’s ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 104 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 1,400 feet to 3,460 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%.
The Three Gap Fifty’s alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course at 58 miles. Elevations range from 1,400 feet to 3,364 feet.
We are proud to present the 2nd Annual Valley Ride. This 35-mile valley option is a great introduction to the infamous Six Gap Century. Taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Valley Ride boasts some of the most scenic mountainside in the Southeast. This route will cast a special spotlight onto Yahoola Valley, Turner's Corner, and R-Ranch in the Mountains.