St. Petersburg Black History Bike Tour is a 4-hour immersive experience combining biking and an additional talk to learn about the local African American history. Few today are aware of the depth and impact of this important history. The tour takes participants on a 5-mile loop to the actual locations where history began for St. Petersburg’s African American residents.  Led by historian Josette Green, the history reveals an understanding of the city’s racial situation today through commentary, photos, and research. The tour is followed by a talk by Mr. Elihu Brayboy “Mr. B” and his lived experiences. It’s a highlight of the tour.

The tour begins at 9:00 am in the parking lot of the Wellness Center at 2198 15th Ave. S. in St. Petersburg, FL. Please arrive early to be ready to bike at 9:00 am. Bathroom available. Helmet is required. Please bring water and sun protection. Lisa at Bike Florida can be reached at 727-698-8755 on the day of the tour.

An after-tour ride to 3 Daughters Brewing for lunch & a discussion period is available, led by Bike Florida.

Schedule:
9:00 am -1:00 pm (Tour)
1:15 – 3:00 pm (Lunch & Discussion)

NOTE: If you need a bike for this tour, you can email Lisa about a local rental company that will deliver a bike for you. There are also bike rental stations near the start of the tour. You can download and check for availability on the Lime app. The station nearest the tour is at 22nd Street South at 9th Avenue South.

A portion of the proceeds from this ride will be donated to the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum.

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