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Dung Beetles is a moderate intensity off road ride group. We welcome riders who like a little challenge, but aren't looking to be competitive. We ride easy and moderate level trails, and sometimes we may try something a bit more difficult if everyone feels up to it. We also do 'gravel' style cyclocross rides occasionally, which involve a mix of limerock roads and paved roads.
Our emphasis is on having fun, and doing it without getting hurt.
Most of our riding takes place in the late Fall, Winter, and early Spring when temperatures are more suitable and biting insects are less prevalent.
IMPORTANT: Join the Dung Beetles group online if you plan to ride with us, that way you will receive both ride notices and cancellations via email that do NOT appear in the general GCC group email.
We normally ride at San Felasco State Park, entrance is $4 per vehicle, so you will want to know about cancellations when they happen, rather than showing up and waiting around after paying for the entry fee. Alternately you can also check the ride status at the GCC website, but you might miss a last minute cancellation.
No E-bikes allowed, only manually powered bikes.
Bring money to pay for park entrance.
Bring fluids and snacks you will need on the ride.
Bring gear to fix a flat.
Helmets required. Gloves and eye protection recommended.
Cell phone recommended.
Inform your leader if you become injured in any way while on the ride.
Inform your leader if you decide to abandon the ride while it is underway.
This group does not currently have any rides on the schedule.
When you join the group (in the Members Area) you will be able to elect to receive instant email notifications of group ride postings.
When you join this group, you will be asked to agree to the following:
I agree to accept responsibility for my riding behavior, and to display courtesy to other riders, pedestrians, and riders on horses.
I agree to follow the rules for safe and eco-friendly riding with the intent of keeping trails open to cycling.
I agree to absolve the GCC and its ride leaders of all responsibility for any injuries I may incur while riding with the GCC, even if those injuries occur through NEGLIGENCE on the part of the club or its leaders. As an adult I recognize that cycling can be a dangerous activity, potentially producing injury or death, and I accept that possibility. I recognize that all efforts will be made to make rides with the GCC as safe as possible, but that all eventualities can not be foreseen.
Group membership is open to all Gainesville Cycling Club members. To join, sign in to the Members Area, go to the Ride page, and click on "Join A Group" just under the "Group Membership" heading.
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