"If you build it, they will come"
 —the gravel gods, speaking to Steve in his dreams probably

 

The first Orange Blossom "Special" was more of a friends-n-family test run of another one of Steve's wild ideas— could he get folks who may not have otherwise ever ventured to Highlands County to come see the beauty and riding opportunities in and around Avon Park.  

 

We couldn't have had this awesome weekend without the Branca Family who let us pitch tents, camp, and commune on their property. 

 

We had a bunch of friends join us from all over the Sunshine State (including Tampa, St. Pete, Orlando, Gainesville, and Miami), as well as New Orleans, Atlanta... and even one flying in from Panamá!

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On January 13th (a seriously soggy morning), riders took off on the 90, 50, and 30-mile routes and returned to the campsite for a big bonfire and good hangs with good people.​​​

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We all must have had a good time, because we're still rolling!​