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CroomFest MTB Rides
Florida's Ultimate Weekend of Cycling Adventure Starts Here
Whether you're chasing technical singletrack, scenic pavement miles, or an unforgettable gravel adventure, CroomFest offers a ride for every type of cyclist. Explore one of Florida's most iconic trail systems, enjoy fully supported routes, connect with fellow riders, and celebrate an incredible weekend outdoors.
Why Ride CroomFest?
Challenge yourself on the trails, ride through breathtaking landscapes, connect with fellow riders,
and experience everything that makes CroomFest one of Florida's favorite cycling events
Epic Trails
Ride one of the Southeast's largest and most challenging mountain bike trail systems.
Beautiful Tampa, Florida
Exclusive access to forests, rolling terrain, gravel roads and hidden gems
Fully Supported
SAG stops, volunteers, ride support and Celebration Station waiting at the finish.
Community
Ride with hundreds of cyclists who share your passion for adventure.
Ride, Eat, Celebrate
Meals, beverages, swag and a welcoming mountain biking community.
5-Day Weekend Experience
Camping, yoga, vendors, music, food and more.
Choose Your RIDING Adventure
Three unforgettable riding experiences. One incredible weekend.
From beginner-friendly routes to epic endurance adventures, discover the ride that fits your goals, your bike, and your sense of adventure.
OFF-ROAD EPIC RIDE
PAVEMENT SCENIC RIDE
35 or 50 Miles of Florida's Best Singletrack. Conquer the Trails That Define Croom. For riders seeking technical trails, climbs, and unforgettable challenge!
Ride Highlights
Saturday Event
⚡Difficulty⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
✅Distance Options: 35 or 50 Miles
✅Terrain: Off-Road
⚡Challenging climbs
⚡Fast Descents
✅ SAG Stops
✅ For Mountain bikes
Is This Ride Right for You?
The Challenger Personality
For riders who love singletrack, challenging terrain changes,
and the feeling of earning every mile.
☑️ Technical mountain biking
☑️ Long-distance endurance rides
☑️ Climbs and flowing descents
☑️ Pushing personal limits
☑️ Exploring beyond the road
Hosted by Bike Florida
Ride the beautiful Withlacoochee State Trail with experienced guides, scenic miles, and endless views!
Ride Highlights
Saturday Event
⚡Difficulty⭐⭐⭐☆☆
✅Distance Options: 20, 35, or 50 Miles
✅Terrain: Pavement
🌳 Beautiful Withlacoochee State Trail
📍 GPS navigation available
✅ SAG Stops
✅ For Road bikes
Is This Ride Right for You?
The Explorer Personality
Relaxed, scenic, and social. Enjoy beautiful landscapes and riding with friends at your own pace.
☑️ Road cyclists
☑️ Recreational riders
☑️ New CroomFest participants
☑️ Riders who enjoy social group rides
☑️ Scenic Florida cycling
GRAVEL EPIC RIDE
The Gravel Epic isn't just another ride.
It's a journey through Florida's hidden history, and forgotten landscapes like Iron Bridge, Nobleton & Ridge Manor.
Ride Highlights
Sunday Event
⚡Difficulty⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
✅ Distance: Approximately 50 Miles
✅ Terrain: 70% Gravel & Unpaved.
⚡Challenging climbs: 1,500 ft.
✅ SAG Stops
✅ For Gravel and/or Cross-Country Mountain Bikes
Is This Ride Right for You?
The Adventurer Personality
Equal parts endurance, exploration, and history, designed for those who love discovering what's beyond the pavement.
☑️ Adventure seekers
☑️ Gravel enthusiasts
☑️ Riders who enjoy history
☑️ Scenic long-distance rides
☑️ Exploring beyond the trail
DON'T MISS A RIDE!
Two days. Two unforgettable rides. One incredible value.
Why choose just one adventure? Experience the best of CroomFest with our Weekend Package, combining Saturday's Epic Off-Road Ride with Sunday's unforgettable Gravel Ride. Enjoy two incredible days of riding, exclusive rider perks, and even greater value—all in one registration.
Saturday 35/50 + Sunday 50-mile Gravel Weekend Package
Members $85.00 Non-Members $110.00
Saturday 35 / 50 Mile Off-Road Ride
⭐Saturday Full Nutrition: Breakfast, Lunch & Beverage Tickets
⭐Swag
⭐4 SAGS (Off-Road)
Sunday 50 Mile Gravel Epic Ride
⭐Sunday: Lunch & Beverage Tickets
ℹ️ T-Shirts and hats sold separately ($25 each)
ℹ️Wristbands must be worn at all times
ℹ️ All riders must check back in after their ride
❌ Camping not included
When Registering, make sure you select The Weekend Package
THE CHALLENGER RIDER
Off-Road Epic Ride: 35 or 50 Miles of Florida's Best Singletrack
Conquer the Trails That Define Croom
The Croom Trail System is considered one of the most extensive and technically diverse mountain biking destinations in the Southeast in the premier annual SAG supported SWAMP MTB CroomFest 35/50 event!
Winding through Florida's rolling sandhills and pine forests, these trails combine fast-flowing singletrack, punchy climbs, technical features, sweeping descents, and enough variety to challenge riders of every skill level. Unlike many Florida trails, Croom rewards both endurance and bike handling. Every mile presents something new—tight turns beneath towering pines, exhilarating downhill sections, rocky technical features, and climbs that make every descent feel earned.
This isn't a race. It's your adventure. Enjoy the challenge of the 35-mile route, push yourself to conquer the full 50 miles, or take advantage of bailout options if you'd rather shorten your day. However you ride, you'll be surrounded by an incredible community of mountain bikers cheering each other on from start to finish. And when you've conquered the course, your reward awaits at the Celebration Station—cold drinks, swag bag, congratulations, and the satisfaction of completing one of Florida's signature mountain biking experiences!
When Registering, make sure you select The 35 or 50 Mile Off-Road Ride
Price & Inclusions
Members $65
⭐ Breakfast
⭐ Lunch & Beverage tickets
⭐ Swag
⭐ 4 SAG stops
Non-Members $75
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch & Beverage tickets
✅ 4 SAG stops
ℹ️ T-Shirts and hats sold separately ($25 each)
ℹ️Wristbands must be worn at all times
ℹ️ All riders must check back in after their ride
❌ Camping not included
Event Schedule
📅 Friday Registration: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
📅 Saturday Pre-Ride Check-In: 7:00 am - 10:00 am (Pick up wristband).
📅 Saturday Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
📅 Opening ceremony: 8:00 am
📅 Rider’s meeting: 8:15 am
📅 Roll-Out: 8:30 AM
🚨Leave by 9:30AM or no guarantee for sag stops.
📅 After-Ride Safety Check: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (Pick up swag, lunch & beverage tickets, and shirt or cooler if purchased). All riders need to check back in.
ℹ️️Meet at the stage all Saturday events
ℹ️️Epic riders will receive wristbands & bike numbers at Check-In and will need to check back in after the ride to collect swag bags, food & beer tickets, and t-shirt.
ℹ️️All rides begin and end at Silver Lake Campgrounds.
Rider's Checklist
✅ Helmet
✅ Bike inspected
✅ Tail light (Gravel)
✅ Download Trailforks
✅ GPX Route
✅ Wristband
✅ Hydration
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Flat repair kit
THE EXPLORER RIDER
Saturday Pavement Adventure.
Scenic Miles. Great Company. Endless Views.
Not Every Adventure Happens on Dirt
If smooth pavement, beautiful scenery, and a social pace are more your style, the CroomFest Pavement Ride offers an unforgettable day on the Withlacoochee State Trail, one of Florida's most scenic paved cycling routes.
Hosted in partnership with Bike Florida, this guided ride begins at Silver Lake Campgrounds before heading north toward Inverness through peaceful forests, open landscapes, and charming Florida countryside.
Choose between 20, 35, or 50 miles, making this ride perfect for cyclists of varying abilities.
Experienced Bike Florida ride leaders will guide the group, while Halfway Point Rest Stops, clearly marked intersections, and GPS navigation make following the course simple and stress-free.
Whether you're chasing a personal milestone or simply enjoying the scenery with friends, this ride is about appreciating the journey just as much as the destination.
When Registering, make sure you select The 20,35 or 50 Mile Pavement Ride
Price & Inclusions
Members $70
⭐ Breakfast
⭐ Lunch & Beverage tickets
⭐ Swag
⭐ 3 SAG stops
Non-Members $75
❌ Not Available
ℹ️ T-Shirts and hats sold separately ($25 each)
ℹ️Wristbands must be worn at all times
ℹ️ All riders must check back in after their ride
❌ Camping not included
Event Schedule
📅 Friday Registration: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
📅 Saturday Pre-ride Check-In: 7:00-10:00 am (Pick up wristband).
📅 Roll-Out: 8:30 AM
🚨Leave by 9:30AM or no guarantee for sag stops.
📅 Saturday Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
📅 Opening ceremony: 8:00 am
📅 Rider’s meeting: 8:15 am
📅 After-Ride Safety Check: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (Pick up swag, lunch & beverage tickets, and shirt or cooler if purchased). All riders need to check back in.
ℹ️️Meet at the stage all Saturday events.
ℹ️️Epic riders will receive wristbands & bike numbers at Check-In and will need to check back in after the ride to collect swag bags, food & beer tickets, and t-shirt.
ℹ️️All rides begin and end at Silver Lake Campgrounds.
Rider's Checklist
✅ Helmet
✅ Bike inspected
✅ Tail light (Gravel)
✅ Download Trailforks
✅ GPX Route
✅ Wristband
✅ Hydration
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Flat repair kit
THE ADVENTURER RIDER
A 50-Mile Gravel journey through Florida's forgotten landscapes.
Not Every Adventure Happens on Dirt
Beginning at Silver Lake, this guided adventure follows approximately 50 miles of mixed terrain, weaving together gravel roads, forest trails, quiet country roads, paved bike paths, and sections of singletrack into one unforgettable experience.
Roughly 70% of the course is unpaved, creating a ride that constantly changes beneath your tires while revealing places most visitors never get to see.
But what truly makes this ride special is its history. Long before Croom became one of Florida's premier riding destinations, it was a thriving railroad and agricultural community. As you pedal through the forests and countryside, you'll pass the historic Iron Bridge, travel through Nobleton and Ridge Manor, and explore landscapes once connected by the railroads, sawmills, phosphate mines, and ferries that shaped this region.
It's equal parts cycling adventure and living history.
With approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain, this guided ride offers enough climbing and variety to satisfy experienced cyclists while maintaining a welcoming pace with scheduled regrouping stops.
Bring your sense of adventure—you'll leave with stories worth telling.
Ride guide, Rob DeGraaf began biking Croom 30 years ago and is a Senior Environmental Scientist and past Author of Fat Tire Favorites, Guide to West-Central and South Florida Off-Road Bicycling books, and a past director of the Florida Off-Road Bicycling Association (FORBA).
When Registering, make sure you select The 50-Mile Epic Gravel
Price & Inclusions
Members $50
⭐ Breakfast
⭐ Lunch & Beverage tickets
⭐ Swag
⭐ 3 SAG stops
Non-Members $65
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch & Beverage tickets
✅ 3 SAG stops
ℹ️ T-Shirts and hats sold separately ($25 each)
ℹ️Wristbands must be worn at all times
ℹ️ All riders must check back in after their ride
❌ Camping, Event T-Shirts, or Soft Side Cooler are not included (must order separately).
Event Schedule
📅 Friday Registration: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
📅 Saturday Pre-ride Check-In: 7:00-10:00 am (Pick up wristband).
📅 Roll-Out: 8:30 AM
🚨Leave by 9:30AM or no guarantee for sag stops.
📅 Saturday Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
📅 Opening ceremony: 8:00 am
📅 Rider’s meeting: 8:15 am
📅 After-Ride Safety Check: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (Pick up swag, lunch & beverage tickets, and shirt or cooler if purchased). All riders need to check back in.
ℹ️️Meet at the stage all Saturday events.
ℹ️️Epic riders will receive wristbands & bike numbers at Check-In and will need to check back in after the ride to collect swag bags, food & beer tickets, and t-shirt.
ℹ️️All rides begin and end at Silver Lake Campgrounds.
Rider's Checklist
✅ Helmet
✅ Bike inspected
✅ Tail light (Gravel)
✅ Download Trailforks
✅ GPX Route
✅ Wristband
✅ Hydration
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Flat repair kit
✅ Snacks/Lunch
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Bug Spray
Riders should be self-supported and accustomed to long rides in remote areas.
Facilities are at the Spring Lake trailhead, and retail stores (bathrooms/ drinks/ food) at mile 24 & mile 33.
BEFORE YOUR RIDE
Plan ahead so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the weekend.
New to CroomFest?
We encourage you to explore this guide before arriving. Whether you're joining us for a ride, camping for the weekend, volunteering, or simply enjoying the festivities, taking a few minutes to review the information ahead of time will help you make the most of your CroomFest experience.
OUR SPONSORS
We are grateful to the businesses and organizations that help make CroomFest possible.
