Spring biking events
It is officially spring, well maybe in a cosmic sort of way. Where you live there may still be some remnants of snow hiding on north slopes, or even a few flurries remaining in the forecast.
We are pretty sure that is not the case where these bicycle rides are happening this weekend. So throw your bike on the car, grab a friend or 2 and head out for a road trip.
A bicycle ride in Florida: Pedal and Play in Paradise
Pedal off from Laishley Park Pavilions on picturesque Charlotte Harbor on one of four exciting morning rides: 62/30/15-mile, 10-mile Mystery Ride, and an afternoon City Manager’s/History Tour at 1 p.m. Either tour the beautiful country of southern Charlotte County or the charming quaintness of historic Punta Gorda. Special Bonus: All morning riders can participate in the City Manager’s/History Tour at 1 p.m. for no additional fee. Not taking one of our morning bike tours? You may also register for the City Manager’s Tour ONLY. Lunch is not included, but it can be purchased when you register for the tour.
Advance registration packet pick-up available the day before the ride! Come to the Laishley Park pavilions Friday, March 27 between noon and 6 p.m., to avoid any lines Saturday morning! Advance packet pick-up is for riders whose registrations are received before midnight March 25th.
Sign-in begins at 7 a.m. Welcome breakfast (7-9:30 a.m.) and full lunch (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) FREE beer. Live music during lunch. Coupons for FREE beer samplers at several local pubs, including Celtic Ray, Ice House, Shorty’s Place and others.
Fully-stocked rest stops for 62/30/15/10-mile rides are open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Final route maps and other details will be e-mailed to registrants by March 23, 2015. Maps and cue sheets will be sent in PDF format and also in two types of GPS files–one is for use with the RideByGPS app for smartphones and the second is for use with your bike GPS unit. On event day, paper maps and cue sheets will be provided.
FREE T-shirt to all registrants. Those registering by March 15th will receive a free Pedal and Play T-shirt in their chosen size and gender. T-shirts will be on hand for those registering after March 15th, but availability and sizes cannot be guaranteed.
Only $35 if pre-registered on or before March 15, $40 if registered March 16 through March 25, and $45 on day of event.
The City Manager’s/History Tour Only is just $20 and does not include food. Lunch can be purchased for $10 when your register.
FREE! Prep for your ride with “Yoga for cyclists” at Laishley Park on Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. and again at 7:45 a.m. This gentle class is sponsored by The Yoga Sanctuary from Punta Gorda.
Massage Therapists will be available at the Pavilions following your ride.
Pedal and Play in Paradise is hosted by TEAM Punta Gorda, and the Isles Yacht Club, and benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and TEAM Punta Gorda’s bicycle-friendly community initiatives. Check out our website www.pedalandplayinparadise.com where you can also register with additional links to Facebook and our video on You Tube. This will be a must-ride event!
Head to the Lone Star state for a Texas Bicycle Ride:
SMOKIN’ SPOKES BIKE RIDE is a Texas bike ride event sponsored by the Salado Texas Volunteer Fire DepartmentExpect challenging hills, scenic views, a monster century, well-marked routes, well-manned rest stops, friendly event sponsors and a great feed at the end of the ride.
Texans expect great Texas bike rides and the Smokin’ Spokes is a Texas ride that will leave you well-whipped with a smile on your face at the end of the day.
Join us in Salado for the Smokin’ Spokes!
Contact the Salado Fire Department. (254) 947-8961 Email
We have tracked down spring biking events in 20+ states, follow this link for a list of one day bike events around the US. These are a great way to get motivated to get on your bike. Nothing like a deadline to get you moving. Grab some friends and head out for a social and active day in the out of doors. Many of these rides have multiple distances to choose from to accommodate your level of preparation and fitness.
If you are thinking about a bit more of a get away, consider one of our inn to inn spring bicycle tours,
Bicycle tour of the Chesapeake Bay region
If you know of a bike event that is not listed, please drop us a line
Wilderness Voyageurs, 103 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470 800-272-4141
biking@wilderness-voyageurs.com