Last December, Bike/Walk Central Florida teamed up with partners and the Jordan Smelski Foundation to help give away bicycles, helmets and other sporting goods equipment to more than 1,000 Central Florida children. We’re prepping to hopefully bring some joy to more families this year on December 11 & 12. You […]
Bike 5 Cities, an annual event organized by Bike/Walk Central Florida, helps advance better transportation options by showing people of all abilities and ages where they can comfortably ride on urban routes and trails. With dozens of volunteers and hundreds of participants, this year’s event on October 30, 2021, would […]
Just a few more days before it’s wheels to the pavement for Bike 5 Cities, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s annual inclusive bike ride event on Saturday, October 30, 2021. More than 400 riders and volunteers are expected to participate in all or portions of the 28-mile ride with comfortable trails, bike […]
The old saying, “If you fall off your horse, get back on,” also applies to bicycles and life. Bike/Walk Central Florida board member Franki Gonzales took this literally four years ago this October and now celebrates her life and a second chance. On October 3, 2017, Franki’s life took an […]
This month, Orlando Bike Coalition (OBC) added seven new directors to their Board with a range of professionals passionate about safe bike infrastructure. Their new board members include Seth Clark, Beth Resta, Jorge Borrelli, Hannah Gutner, Emanuelle “Mani” Rodriguez, Erin Hearn, and Laura Hardwicke. OBC President, Tim Hayes, summarized, “We […]