8 Hours of Labor
On September 5, 2010, cyclists will participate in an eight-hour mountain bike team and solo event. For more information, see:
Goneriding.com events page
Entry form
Event flyer
Round 6 of the Florida State Championships
On November 14, 2010, the CSO will host the Florida State Championship mountain bike team and solo event.
For more information, see Goneriding.com events page.
Tour de Felasco 2011
On January 8, 2011, the CSO will host the 9th annual Tour de Felasco.
For information about the upcoming tour, see Tour de Felasco 2011.
For information about past tours, see Previous Tour de Felasco Events.
Volunteer Work Days
The CSO holds volunteer work days on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 A.M. to noon.
Typical work days include clearing and maintaining existing horse and bike trails, building new trails, and improving the park's facilities.
We need help making sure the routes are clear and the trails are in good shape. Remember, the trails are built and maintained by volunteers
like you. The work days are a small price to pay for the chance to build the best network of cross-country trails in north Florida.
Volunteers meet at the San Felasco Hammock Preserve pavilion, off SR 441 just south of Alachua. Lunch for the volunteers is provided.
Bring small hand tools if you have them (loppers, pruning shears, hand saws) and also gloves, sunscreen, bug repellent, water bottle, and good humor!
To thank you for your help in maintaining our trail system, if you assist in at least eight (8) volunteer work days this year, you are ensured a rider slot in the next Tour de Felasco.
Upcoming work days:
Night Off-Road Bicycle Rides
The CSO sponsors night mountain bike rides on the Wednesday closest to the full moon. Night rides are a great way to escape the Florida heat,
and they provide a chance to glimpse the park's nocturnal inhabitants as they start to emerge for their evening activities.
Night rides require that you provide your own primary lights for off-road duty: the brighter, the better. You should also carry a back-up light in case of emergency.
Primary lights should be capable of a minimum burn time of two hours. A small donation to the CSO is requested for each rider.
Starting time for each night ride is 7:30 P.M. Rides leave from the park headquarters (see directions under the Additional Information heading below).
Note that during the summer season (July through September), rides are provisional and may not occur. Additional information will be provided when available.
Upcoming rides:
CSO Monthly Meetings
The CSO board meeting is scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. These meetings are held at the park headquarters
(see directions under the Additional Information heading below), and all CSO members and the general public are welcome to attend.
E-mail info@sanfelasco.net if you need further info.
Upcoming meetings:
Memorial for Brian McAllister
Brian McAllister, who was integrally involved with the San Felasco Citizen Support Organization (CSO), the trails at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, and with the annual
Tour de Felasco, passed away July 12, 2009. In remembrance, a memorial plaque on a stone has been placed within the park, and a brief dedication service was held on
Sunday, June 6, 2010. The memorial site is at an area known as PowerBar Overlook. Powerline roads intersect at this area, and there is a picnic table.
The Tung Nut bicycle trail joins the Hammock Hub trail near this area.
The following are photos of the memorial taken by Susan Tanhauser.
For additional photos of the memorial service, see Brian McAllister memorial photos taken by Leslie and Doug Folkerth.
Glider Festival
A hand-launched glider fly-in was held on February 19, 20, and 21, 2010. For a report and photos, see Flight report.
E-mail info@sanfelasco.net for further info.
Round 7 of the Florida State Championships
On November 29, 2009 (Thanksgiving weekend) San Felasco hosted the second annual Florida State Championship mountain bike team and solo event.
For pictures and results, see the following sites:
GCC/IMBA Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
The October 3, 2009, Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day event was a great event for all involved. The 4 kids and 6 adults rode Cellon Creek loop, played frisbee and ball for awhile before Chandler cooked up a picnic lunch for everyone. After lunch, we rode Cottontail Trail and then everyone headed home a little past noon. The kids did great and had a good time! Many thanks to Cathy Bester for organizing the event.
8 Hours of Labor
On September 6, 2009, 182 cyclists participated in the second annual eight-hour mountain bike team and solo event, with 34 people in 2 persons teams, 76 people in 3 person teams, 30 people in 2 person co-ed teams, and 42 solo riders.
For pictures, results, and video, see the following sites:
Glider Festival
A hand-launched glider fly-in was held on August 22, 2009. For a report and photos, see Flight report.
E-mail info@sanfelasco.net for further info.
Moonlight Horse Ride
No moonlight horse ride is currently scheduled. Please e-mail info@sanfelasco.net to express interest if you would like to attend a ride! If sufficient interest exists, rides can be scheduled.
Terry Munn and Randy Brown serve as guides for this great way to experience the beauty of San Felasco by moonlight. Rides start promptly at 8:00 P.M. from the park headquarters (see directions under the Additional Information heading below), and riders should be there by 7:00 P.M. to allow time to get ready. A $10 donation per horse is requested, to help maintain the trails. Don't forget your required Coggins papers!
Directions to Park Headquarters
12720 NW 109th Lane, Alachua, Florida
From Gainesville: Go north on CR 241 and just after the I-75 overpass, turn right on 109th Lane. Go south on 109th Lane 1.2 miles to a break in a black 4 rail fence on the left (east) side of the road. At the official state park sign, turn left. Drive past a horse paddock to the pole barn.
From Alachua: Go south on CR 241 until just before the I-75 overpass. Turn left on 109th Lane and continue as above.
