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People On Bikes

People On Bikes

Bicyclists Light Up Casselberry at Annual Holiday Ride

Silver bicycle bells were ringing and holiday lights aglow for the 16th Annual New Hope for Kids Holiday Bicycle Ride.  Almost 300 riders adorned their bicycles with brightly colored lights and other holiday decorations before riding through Casselberry neighborhoods.  The spectacle was a good reminder of the importance of being […]

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Downtown Connector Trail – a new addition to the Orlando Urban Trail Network

What’s more enticing than a connected network of trails, offering a safe haven for people on two wheels or two feet? The City of Orlando has not only executed planning and constructing a network of bicycle trails for its residents, it is also paving the way for a cultural shift. […]

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Florida rolling in the right direction for bike safety

When it comes to making our streets safer for people biking (and walking, too), Florida has a long way to go. The good news is that we are rolling in the right direction. Recently, the League of American Bicyclists published a report all about Complete Streets. Florida (yes, Florida) was referenced several […]

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Biking 3,568 miles in 31 days

Bike/Walk Central Florida Board Member, Lisa Portelli, recently embarked on the “trip of a lifetime.” On July 8th, Lisa hopped on her bike and left Everette, Washington to start the 3,568-mile journey across the states. Her experience so far? “A dream come true.” Lisa’s tour guides are focused on following […]

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Protecting summer’s most important melon

It’s summertime, but watermelons aren’t the only things that should be on your mind – don’t forget to talk to your kids about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their own melon. Helmets play a huge role in keeping your kiddo’s noggin safe – they reduce injuries by […]