November Newsletter

Giving Thanks
November 2025

It’s finally here: the beginning of the Bike Florida tour season! We know you’ve waited so patiently! We just finished our first coast to coast tour, and it was a great one. Check out some photos below!

Bike Florida is proud to support

Hands Free Florida

Our goal is to create safer roads (for bikers, pedestrians, and drivers) in Florida by putting stricter laws in place that will reduce distracted driving, save lives, and hold drivers more responsible for fatal crashes caused by distracted driving. 

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JOIN US THIS MONTH!

Sunflower Tour - Women's bicycle tour

There are still spaces open for our November 20th-23rd Sunflower Tour!

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.

Register now for our 2025-2026 seasonal tours as they’re sure to fill up! Plan the perfect Florida vacation… just you and your bike. And maybe bring a friend.
2024 Winter Sunflower Tour

All Ages Tour

­December 4-7, 2025
­This is an all ages co-ed tour across the state of Florida. Tour begins in St Petersburg and we ride our bikes to Titusville (West to East). Once there, we board a bus back to St. Pete.

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2026 New Year Coast to Coast Bicycle Tour - Bike Florida

New Year 55+ Coast to Coast Tour

January 8-11, 2026
­Celebrate the new year on 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.

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Sunflower Tour - Women's bicycle tour

Winter Sunflower Tour

January 22-25, 2026
­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.

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CroomFest 2026

CroomFest Ride

­February 7, 2026
­Join us at CroomFest for a 20/35/50 pavement ride. You can register for other CroomFest activities as well.

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2026 February All Ages Coast to Coast bicycle tour - Bike Florida

February All Ages Coast to Coast Tour

­February 12-15, 2026
­Celebrate your love of cycling 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.

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Volunteer!

Volunteer with Bike Florida

Many of you have graciously given you time and efforts to our organization and we appreciate each and every one of you! We have built out our volunteer portal to include more content and information regarding volunteer opportunities. Have a look around and come join our team!

VOLUNTEER

 

Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club

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.

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Share the Road specialty Florida license plate
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!

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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.

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Croomfest adventure event

Join us at CroomFest 2026!

­Join us in Brooksville, Florida from Feb 4-9 for an unforgettable experience filled with fun and lasting memories! Ride in Bike Florida’s 20/35/50 pavement ride, and check out the mountain biking, camping, and kayaking activities at CroomFest. Have a weekend of adventure! Be sure to register for each activity.

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Buy Bike Florida merchandise

Visit our store

­Grab some swag!

­Check out the Bike Florida swag store on our website. Grab a t-shirt or water bottle to show your love for Bike Florida and cycling. New items added regularly!

From The Director’s Desk

Bike Florida President's message

A chill is in the air here in Florida, but it’s nothing compared to New England! Our winter tours are a great way to soak up the Florida sun while it’s chilly at home. We offer a variety of coast to coast and hub tours to fit your interests. Check them out now.

We’re starting to gear up for CroomFest in February. CroomFest is a long weekend of outdoor activities, including camping, mountain biking, gravel biking, pavement biking, and kayaking. Bike Florida will guide the 20/35/50 pavement ride on the beautiful Withlacoochee Trail. We’ll also have an information and swag booth. Come say hello and let us answer your questions about Bike Florida and our tours. Find out all the information about CroomFest 2026 here.

IMPORTANT:
If you haven’t already, please take the time to sign the petition for the Hands Free Initiative (seen above). Every year, more and more Florida cyclists are injured due to distracted driving. Signing the petition is letting your voice be heard and the more voices heard, the closer we get to passing this initiative. Please help us keep our cycling (and pedestrian) communities safer!

We can’t wait to see you on an upcoming tour!

Lisa M. Lake
Executive Director, Bike Florida

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