Area bicyclists will converge on Flatwoods Park this Sunday for a day of two-wheeled, pedal-powered fun. The SWFBUD Bicycle Bash takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park on Morris Bridge Road.
“We're going to have a huge crowd,” said Alan Snel, director of SWFBUD, a coalition of local bicycle shops. “The vibe of the day is very uplifting. It just makes you want to ride a bike.”
This event will be the fifth annual Bicycle Bash, and more than a thousand bicycle fans are expected.
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Among the attractions:
- Mayor Bob Buckhorn will lead a bike ride around the 7-mile loop at Flatwoods Park.
- The food truck will supply hungry cyclists with their famed Mexican culinary creations.
- SWFBUDDY Awards will be presented to local officials and citizens who have promoted bicycling.
- Bicyclists can buy and sell used gear at a swap meet.
- Presenters will speak about bicycle education and bike rides in the Tampa Bay area.
Everyone is welcome at the event, said Snel, even if you're only a casual bike rider.
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“The one thing I love about the event is that it highlights everyday bicyclists,” he said. “It celebrates everyone who rides a bike.”
Hillsborough County and Cure on Wheels are co-sponsors of the event. The Cure on Wheels ride, to raise money for cancer research, will be held the day before the Bicycle Bash, also at Flatwoods Park.
The Bicycle Bash is free. Flatwoods Park is located at 14302 Morris Bridge Road. For more information, visit www.bicyclebash.com.