October Break
October is when Florida finally starts to see a break in the heat. The humidity is going down, and the number of bike riders on the road starts to increase. There are still some afternoon downpours, but the sunny mornings persist. October is when Floridians realize that the gorgeous Florida fall and winter are imminent. And while most areas of Florida won’t see beautiful foliage, we will see our own subtle indicators of the season change. 🍁
Bike Florida is proud to support
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.
JOIN US NEXT MONTH!
Join us!
Join us in November for a 55+ Co-ed Coast to Coast Tour. This tour goes from West to East across the beautiful state of Florida. Ride at your own pace on this fully supported tour.
Register now for our fall tours as they’re sure to fill up! Plan the perfect Florida vacation… just you and your bike. And maybe bring a friend.
Fall Sunflower Tour
November 20-23, 2025
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.
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.
Amelia Island Hub Tour
December 11-14, 2025
Come with us to explore Amelia Island, Florida and the surrounding area on this Hub Tour, where our home base will remain the same throughout the tour.
Lighthouse Tour
March 11-15, 2026
Join us for this fun tour in northeastern Florida as we explore four of Florida’s cherished lighthouses.
Volunteer!
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!
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.
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.
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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
We’re so excited in anticipation of our first tour of the season next month! We’ve still got some space in our November Coast to Coast tour where we ride across the State of Florida over the vast network of bike trails. Check it out!
Our fall tours are a great way to experience the exhilaration of a sunny 🌞Florida vacation on our bicycle trails. Or choose a winter tour for an escape from the cold temperatures where you live.
In November, we’ll be at the Florida Bicycle Summit collaborating with other great organizations on the future of cycling in Florida. We can’t wait to hear new ideas about cycling advocacy. That same weekend is the annual Horrible Hundred bike ride. Find more about it 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
