Summer Cycling
Whether you’re hitting a winding country trail or cruising through busy city streets, the sunshine of summer turns every ride into a happy (albeit sweaty) escape. Enjoy the freedom, feel the wind in your hair, and let summer biking take you to cool new places.
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.
OUR NEXT TOUR
Join us for this coast to coast tour!
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.
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.
Find more tours on our website!
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.
From The Director’s Desk
How did it get to be the middle of June already?
Summer is in full swing and so are we! While tours may be on pause until November, our summer schedule is pretty full. We set our agenda for all of the places we need to be in our community, helping with events and at times sponsoring them. Most of these are educational in nature, like our commitment to the Peace River Riders Bike Club, located in Charlotte County. We will be present at their Bicycle Safety Day, taking place on Saturday, August 16th. Check their website out for more info.
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!
FOR FUN:
Peruse our online shop and add to your collection of bicycle-themed clothing, hats, glassware, thermoses, and more!
As always, be safe out there and enjoy riding wherever you may spend the summer – and send photos (make sure to identify yourself and your location) to amy@bikeflorida.org, and we’ll feature you on Facebook and Instagram!
Lisa M. Lake
Executive Director, Bike Florida
