Summer Biking in Florida is Hot, Hot, Hot!
While the temps rise here in Florida, your beautiful biking weather may have just begun. We’re dreaming about our upcoming fall tour season when we can take to the trails with a little less heat. We hope you’ll join us!
JOIN US THIS FALL!
Join us for the first ride of the season
Come with us to explore Amelia Island and the surrounding area on this Hub Tour, where our home base will remain the same throughout the tour.
Register now for our upcoming tours as they’re sure to fill up! Plan the perfect Florida vacation… just you and your bike. 🚲 And maybe bring a friend. 🚴♂️🚴♀️
November All Ages Coast to Coast Tour
November 5-8, 2026
Kick off fall on this all-ages, co-ed tour across the State of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg, and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
Fall Sunflower Tour
November 19-22, 2026
This is the fall version of our women-only Sunflower Tour. Tour meets in St. Petersburg and begins with a bus ride to Titusville. We then ride the C2C trail (East to West) back to St. Pete.
December 55+ Coast to Coast Tour
December 3-6, 2026
Help us start December off right with this 55+ co-ed tour across the State of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
December All Ages Coast to Coast Tour
December 10-13, 2026
Celebrate the season with this all-ages, co-ed tour across the state of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
2027 January New Year’s 55+ Tour
January 7-10, 2027
Kick off your new year with this 55+, co-ed tour across the state of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
Winter Sunflower Tour
January 28-31, 2027
This is the winter version of our women-only Sunflower Tour. Tour meets in St. Petersburg and begins with a bus ride to Titusville. We then ride the C2C trail (East to West) back to St. Pete.
2027 February Just The Guys C2C Tour
February 11-14, 2027
This is an all-ages, guys-only tour across the state of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg, and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
2027 February All Ages C2C Tour
February 25-28, 2027
This is an all-ages, co-ed tour across the state of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
Spring Sunflower Tour
March 25-28, 2027
This is the original version of our women-only Sunflower Tour. Tour meets in St. Petersburg and begins with a bus ride to Titusville. We then ride the C2C trail (East to West) back to St. Pete.
2027 April 55+ C2C Tour
April 8-11, 2027
This is a 55+, co-ed tour across the state of Florida. This tour begins in St Petersburg and we ride our bikes over to Titusville (West to East). Once in Titusville, we board a bus back to St Petersburg.
Whether you’re new to cycling or a seasoned rider, Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club has a group and a ride for you. Their rides are open to members and non-members. Check out their rides and events calendar at the link below for a listing of current and future rides.
We’re looking for BOARD MEMBERS!
We’re looking for folks who care about Bike Florida’s mission to be on our Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions.
What we need from you:
- 5 hours or less of commitment each month
- Attend our quarterly Zoom meetings
- Contribute $5000 annually either personally or via secured sponsorships (most popular)
- Must live in Florida (doesn’t matter where)
What you get:
- The opportunity to help shape the direction of Bike Florida
- A chance to work alongside other cycling enthusiasts
If you are excited about our mission and want to help us fulfill it as an active board member, please send your resume to elsie@bikeflorida.org and tell us why you’re interested in being on the board.
SHARE THE ROAD SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE
Purchasing the Share the Road specialty license plate helps us help you! Proceeds go toward cycling education for all ages, brings trail and bike infrastructure to your towns and cities, and reminds both cyclists and drivers about the rules of the road. Grab yours today! You can order online!
The North Florida Bicycle Club seeks to foster camaraderie and safe bicycling in northeast Florida. They began in the 1970s as a racing club and evolved over the years into a social club. North Florida Bicycle Club has become one of the largest bicycling clubs in Florida, well known for their rides, cycling advocacy and education, and charity ride and travel teams.
From The Director’s Desk
Happy Summer!
We’re excited to release our complete 2025-2026 tour season!
This season, we have something for everyone, including an all-guys tour. Check it out—it’s perfect for a father/son/grandson outing or a fun weekend with friends.
OF NOTE:
- We’re looking for board members! You’d make a great one! If you’re interested, please let us know.
- As the discussion on e-bikes progresses, Bike Florida has been paying attention. Next week, we will provide a detailed explanation of our new expectations for e-bikes during the 2026-2027 Bike Florida tour season.
As always, safe and joyful riding to you all!
Lisa M. Lake
Executive Director, Bike Florida
