Thursday (May 1, 2025)
6:30 pm – Pot Luck at Nelly Blys in Stephen Foster Folk CC State Park bring dish to share. ALL Event Participants are invited to Pot Luck!! Paper Plates, Utensils, Water, Gatorade and Ice Tea provided by SBA
Friday (May 2, 2025)
Friday Activities:
7:30-8:30 am- Breakfast for all event participants at Nelly Blys. (Kayakers make a sack lunch at breakfast, as you will be on the river during lunch).
11:30-12:30 pm- Lunch provided at Nelly Blys. (Hydroponic Hop, lunch will be delivered to UF’s Hydroponic Farm).
3:30-4:30 Yoga Class: Meet at the Suwannee River Pavilion within Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park: Bring your own Yoga Mat (some are available to borrow).
5:30-6:15 pm Wine & Cheese / Meet & Greet at Nelly Blys: snacks, cheese and beverages provided.
6:30-7:30 pm Dinner at Nelly Blys
Road Rides
8:30 am New Jasper Loop 52 miles
9:00 am- Hydroponic Hop- 28 miles Lunch provided at Hydroponic Gardens.
9:15 am- Hydroponic Hop- 15 miles. Meet at Stephen Foster SP Nelly Blys and caravan to Pine Grove Methodist Church.
- Hydroponic Tour starts at 11am
- Lunch provided at Hydroponic Gardens.
All Road Rides downloads at https://suwanneebike.org/trails/road.php
MTB Rides
9 am Gar Pond 11 miles
1:30 pm Foster’s Hammock
Trail maps available at http://suwanneebike.org/trails/offroad.php
Gravel Bike Rides
9:00 am Suwannee Gravel Ride 28 miles w/ River detour
1:30 pm SBA Gravel Tour de Ponds 8.5 miles
Trail Maps available at https://suwanneebike.org/trails/gravel.php
Kayak/Canoe Event
8:30 am– Canoe/Kayak the Santa Fe River - Water bottle (no disposables), swim suits, mask and snorkel-optional; Meet at Stephan Foster SP Front entrance/Ranger Station and carpool from White Springs. Bring your own canoe/kayak or contact ACA (386-397-1309) to reserve canoe or kayak. ACA is one block from SBA Headquarters and can be contacted at www.aca1.com. Canoe/kayak transportation provided by Edwin McCook. Email Edwin McCook at emccook@windstream.net or 386-364-7597. (Pack your lunch at Nelly Blys before departure)
Hiking Trip
0930 am- Friday- Suwannee River Loop Trail 4.5 miles- Meet your hiking guide Fred Wood at Nelly Blys and be ready to depart from there for your hike.
SAG: 321-848-8565
Saturday (May 3, 2025)
Saturday Activities
7:30-8:30am- Breakfast for event participants at Nelly Blys.
11:30-12:30 pm- Lunch provided at Nelly Blys
3:30- 4:30pm- Yoga Class: Meet at the Suwannee River Pavilion within Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park: Bring your own Yoga Mat (some are available to borrow).
5:30 – 6:30 pm: Home Brew Beer by Fred Wood at Nelly Blys (Over 21 only)
6:30-7:30 pm: Dinner at Nelly Blys.
8:00 pm- UTC Game Night inside Nelly Blys: (Left/Right/Center, Spades, Dominoes, etc…)
Conquer The Beast: Requires pre-registration at Nelly Blys
9:00 am to 4:00 pm unless completed earlier:
Time Trials Start 5 min interval between riders. See Conquer The Beast info for details.
Road Rides
8:00 am Suwannee Valley Metric 62.5 miles
8:30 am Wellborn Orchid 24 miles
All Road Rides downloads at https://suwanneebike.org/trails/road.php
MTB Rides
9 am Big Shoals: ~10 miles
1:30 pm Fosters Hammock: 8 miles
Trail maps available at http://suwanneebike.org/trails/offroad.php
Gravel Bike Ride
9:00 am - Chamois Hagar 55 miles Gravel Mix
1:30 pm - Nova Gravel Ride 12 or 18 or 26 miles
Trail Maps available at https://suwanneebike.org/trails/gravel.php
Kayak/Canoe Events
8:30 am- Canoe/Kayak the Suwannee River– Meet at Stephan Foster SP Front entrance/Ranger Station and carpool from White Springs. Bring your own canoe/kayak or contact ACA (386-397-1309) to reserve canoe or kayak. ACA is one block from SBA Headquarters and can be contacted at www.aca1.com. Canoe/kayak transportation provided by Edwin McCook. Email Edwin McCook at emcook@windstream.net or 386-364-7597.
Hiking Trip
0930 am- Saturday- White Springs Tract 5.2 miles- Meet your hiking guide Fred Wood at Nelly Blys and be ready to depart from there for your hike.
SAG: 321-848-8565
Sunday (May 4, 2025)
Sunday Activities
7:30-8:30 am- Breakfast for participants at Nelly Blys.
Check out time at the Stephen Foster SP Campground is 1:00 pm. –
Cabin Check out time is 11:00 am (Turn in Keys to Nelly Blys with Event Coordinator)
SAG support ends at 1pm.
Road Rides
8:30 am Sunday Morning Ride 32 miles
MTB Ride
9:00 am Beast/Bridge to Bridge backwards 6 miles
9:00 am Gar Pond 11 miles
Gravel Bike Ride
9:00 am Woodpecker Gravel Loop 11 miles
Hiking Trip
0930 am- Sunday- Big Shoals Trail 2 miles Meet your hiking guide Fred Wood at Nelly Blys and be ready to depart from there for your hike.
SAG: 321-848-8565
