Got bikes? It’s perfect weather to grab the whole family to join Sarasota County and Carlton Reserve volunteer guides David Reynolds and Gary Vasbinder for an off-road wilderness bicycle ride through the beautiful T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve (Carlton Reserve) on Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m. for approximately 1 to 2 hours. Expect to see lots of wildlife! Pre-registration is required and should be secured by contacting David Reynolds at 941-412-5575 or Gary Vasbinder at 941-893-7729 to register and for meeting location. The Carlton Reserve, which has more than 24,000 acres of diverse natural land, was purchased in the 1980′s for a public water supply source and for conservation/recreation purposes. Participants should bring their own bicycle suitable for off road riding – wide tires (Mountain bikes preferred, but not required), wear clothing applicable to riding bicycle on bumpy trails through the woods, closed-toed shoes, plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellent, sun glasses, helmet (required for all participants), padded bike gloves and binoculars (optional), and snacks/lunch (optional, but encouraged). All Sarasota County nature events prohibit participants from smoking or bringing pets. To reach the Carlton Reserve at 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway in Venice, take I-75 to Exit 193 (Jacaranda Boulevard) or from US 41, Tamiami Trail, drive north on Jacaranda Boulevard. Drive north from Exit 193 and then right at the next intersection (Border Road). Drive 2 ? miles to the stop sign at South Moon Drive, turn left at the stop sign onto the Mabry Carlton Parkway, then turn right at the sign into the Carlton Reserve’s parking entrance. Follow parking signs to the parking lot which is on the right. Pre-registration is required and should be secured by contacting David Reynolds at 941-412-5575 or Gary Vasbinder at 941-893-7729 to register and for meeting location. Space for this event is limited to 12 participants. Must be able to ride an off-road bicycle. If you don′t have an off-road type bike, bike rental information may be obtained from David at the time of registration. Children must be accompanied by parent(s). Routes will vary depending on trail conditions and group participants on the day of the ride. Learn more about Sarasota County Natural Lands and Parks at https://www.scgov.net or at Discover Natural Sarasota http://www.discovernaturalsarasota.org. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at www.scgov.net/ADA. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or wish to file a complaint, should contact the Sarasota County ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator by mail at 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34236 or by phone at 941-861-5000.
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Last update 2015-07-01 Ride ID 2313 posted by Sarasota County Natural Resources (332)