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You Can Help Make Longwood Safer for Peds & Bicyclists!
Want to help make Longwood more pedestrian and bicyclist friendly? Attend the City of Longwood Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Public Workshop to provide your say on the new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The workshop will be held on January 26th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Longwood Community Building at 200 West Warren Avenue and is open to any member of the general public.
Join Bike/Walk Central Florida for a the Central Florida premiere of Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning documentary chronicling the high drama, tragedy and adrenaline of Race Across America, a phenomenal 10-day sprint across the country by bicycle. This movie is good theater, not just for bicycle junkies, and a portion of the proceeds go to support BWCF.
They are seekers, madmen, and angels hell-bent on riding across America on a bicycle in less than ten days. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime is transformed in an instant when tragedy strikes the race. These voyagers discover what is truly at stake as they pedal on, praying for the deliverance only the finish line can bring. By journey’s end, some are saved, others are lost, but all learn that the fuel that takes a soul toward its own true destiny is desire.
http://bicycledreamsmovie.com/
Just got word of a big bicycle festival planned for downtown Winter Garden March 24th. Morning Century ride, plus metric century and shorter challenges. Criterion ride for serious racers in the afternoon. It’s supposed to be a big deal, the first of its kind in the town that bikes (and pedestrians) rebuilt — thanks to the West Orange Trail. If you haven’t been to Winter Garden lately, you’ll be amazed.
Baseline data has been collected and we are moving into the interventional phase, working with law enforcement and traffic engineering in Eatonville, Maitland, Orlando and Winter Park. State Law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. You are going to be hearing that a lot. Look for us to go public in a big way in the first quarter of 2012 when we launch our first round of enhanced crosswalk enforcement as part of our ongoing effort to turn the tide on pedestrian deaths and injuries in Central Florida. This pilot program, funded by the Winter Park Health Foundation and MetroPlan Orlando, is just the head of the spear. We won’t stop until, well . . . until drivers do. We know it is possible. Not only do drivers in other markets yield regularly to pedestrians in crosswalks, but other Florida cities, including St. Petersburg and Gainesville have proven it can work right here in the Sunshine State. Come on Central Florida, let’s put our Best Foot Forward.
The first Cycling Savvy class of the new year starts today! The class is full, but don’t despair; sign up for the next class! Dates will be posted soon.
Resolved to stop being a couch potato and get active? The Florida Freewheelers are putting together a 2012 “Couch to Century” team. As a participant, you would train January through October for the ultimate goal: a century ride. The non-intimidating environment helps you meet your fitness goals. There will be a meeting on Monday, January 30, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux (3022 Corrine Drive in Orlando) for all those interested. Contact Leslee Mitchell ([email protected]) for further information.
Cycling Savvy
Resolve to learn to drive your bike safely and with confidence in the New Year. New classes begin January 13th, TODAY!! Visit www.cyclingsavvy.org to register.
Community Calendar Link
Check out this beautiful Community Ride Calendar on the Commute Orlando site: http://commuteorlando.com/wordpress/community-calendar/
Recurring Rides
(The next First Friday ride is February 3rd!)
First Fridays: Take it to the streets bike ride to promote civility: 6 p.m. on the First Friday of each month. Check our Facebook Fan page for start locations.
UCF Bike Bus: Downtown Orlando to UCF, then UCF to Downtown Orlando. Follow bike bus in real time via GPS at http://commuteorlando.com/bikebus/
Ride With Steve: Beginner ride. Meet at Winter Garden Wheel Works in Downtown Winter Garden, 8 a.m., Saturdays. – Sponsored by Winter Garden Wheel Works .
See our Calendar for other family rides:
www.bikewalkcentralflorida.org
S-Cargo farmers market rides featuring utility bikes and trailers
Ice Cream Socials: night rides through Downtown Orlando
Unless specifically designated as a trail ride, our rides take place on public streets. Headlights and red rear flashers are required for night rides. Helmets are encouraged, and are required for children under 16.
We observe all traffic laws and traffic signals.
Our rides are typically 10 to 15 miles, roundtrip, and average 10 miles an hour, a comfortable pace for most adults and teens. May be too fast for younger children and adults with health issues.
These rides are social in nature.
For longer, more aggressive group rides, subscribe to Hal Downing’s group ride newsletter by emailing [email protected] .
If you prefer a slow ride bike group, try the Backpack Bikers, on Saturdays at 11 am outside by the bike rack at the 24-hour fitness club by Super Target near the corner of Orange Avenue and Michgan Street in the Crystal Lake Subdivision. Contact Cynthia Morrison at [email protected]
If you have a social ride you would like us to help promote, please email me at the address below.
Brad
Brad Kuhn
Executive Director
[email protected]
Bike/Walk Central Florida Would like to thank our sponsors:
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