The Good Neighbor Group Ride

The Crusty Floridians crew are happy to announce that they are bringing back King of Clermont!!! This is a historic downhill / freeride event on one of the best hills Florida has to offer. Here’s a short film about the King of Clermont 2012 event, held on January 14th and 15th in Clermont, Florida:

The goal of the GNGR is to grow the Florida Skate community and raise awareness for mental health. During these exciting events we encourage everyone to talk openly about their own battles with mental health and strategize ways that skateboarding or longboarding can be used as a tool to overcome these challenges. Here's a video from the last event "GNGR4" that took place on June 21st-23rd, 2024:

Gainesville's only annual longboard/skateboard event is back for the 9th year! Fun for all ages at the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. THIS EVENT IS FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND BEGINNER-FRIENDLY. Anyone can compete as long as they have a helmet (**REQUIRED**) and are registered to ride. Spectators are welcome as well.

What to expect:

- 2-mile race on mainly flat land (very beginner friendly)

- 10k race that includes small hills and turns (top speed ~25mph)

- Flatground freestyle/dance competition (a few small ramps/features added)

- Miscellaneous mini-contests for prizes

- Raffles for an assortment of sponsor product.

There will be prizes for Top 3 winners in each division. FIRST PLACE WINS A BRIEFCASE FULL OF PRIZES!!!

Here's a video from 9 years ago featuring the 1st event:

This Isn't Our First Rodeo: The first Monster Push, held in March 2023, was an incredible success! Six brave participants took on the challenge of skating 100 miles along the Dunnellon and Withlacoochee trails. We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of all our skaters, with two completing the full 100 miles and others reaching remarkable distances on their boards. We applaud their dedication and can’t wait to skate with everyone again in 2025!

What to expect:

-Friday (Raffle & Race): Gear raffle, 5K Scavenger Race, camping, and the 5K race podium celebration with awards.

-Saturday (MONSTER PUSH): Choose from four self-supported time-trial distances: the 100-Mile Century, the Half Century, the Marathon, or the Half Marathon. Awards and podium announcements will take place at sunset.

-Sunday (Rainbow River Run): Refresh and recover on the stunning Rainbow River! Enjoy the laid-back vibes, scenic views, and well-earned relaxation with fellow skaters.