About Bike Florida
Nonprofit Bike Florida Inc. was formed in 1994, as a fundraising event and organization to help supplement the Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program (FTBSEP). The main fundraiser is a week-long bicycle touring adventure for up to 1,000 cyclists, taking place in the spring. In 2008, Bike Florida began week-long luxury tours along the 260-mile St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop. The spring tour is annual; the luxury tours typically take place during fall and winter. Although the spring tour varies its route from year to year, the luxury tours follow the River-to-Sea Loop, a virtually trademarked Bike Florida route. All routes link small towns with natural and historic landmarks along mostly scenic country roads. All tours are fully supported and coordinated with local law enforcement agencies; our SHARE THE ROAD signage is prevalent along the routes.
Today, Bike Florida supports the mission of the FTBSEP, which is housed at the University of Florida, by providing them with safety-educational materials and assisting them in promoting bicycle safety throughout Florida.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to promote safe and responsible bicycling through support of the Share the Road campaign, education, public awareness, and bicycle touring. As an organization, Bike Florida is dedicated to making a positive economic impact in the regions and communities that support our tours and programs.
VISION
- To inspire a state where bicycling is considered a mainstream form of transportation and recreation.
- To be recognized as the premier bicycle touring organization in the state of Florida.
- To develop national and international partners to increase bicycling and bicycle tourism in the state of Florida.
- To increase bicycle ridership and encourage bicycle tourism in Florida.
- To promote and increase bicycle safety education on all levels.
- To promote all aspects of bicycling including transportation, recreation, and health benefits.
- To foster an understanding that the funding received from the Share the Road campaign supports and promotes the responsible use of the roadways by pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
Bike Florida Strategic Business Plan 2011-2012
Bike Florida Economic Impact Report 2010
Bike Florida Spring Tour Contact Information:
Ride Director Ken Foster
P.O. Box 1506
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: (352) 224-8601
Fax: (850) 222-1972
ken@bikeflorida.org
Assistant Ride Director Becky Afonso
P.O. Box 1506
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: (352) 224-8602
becky@bikeflorida.org
All Other Correspondence:
Bike Florida Staff
Ride Director: Ken Foster
Assistant Ride Director: Becky Afonso
Bookkeeper: Linda Prout
Share the Road Newsletter Editor: Becky Afonso
Consultant: Herb Hiller
Board Members:
Leigh Matusick, President
Ron Cunningham, Vice President
Chandler Otis, Secretary/Treasurer
Laura Hallam
Dan Connaughton
Gary Kirkland
Bike Florida Inc.
P.O. Box 5295
Gainesville, FL 32627
Fax: (850) 222-1972
info@bikeflorida.org