Trails
On November 11, the Friends of Lake Apopka (FOLA) advocacy group is hosting their annual trail ride around Lake Apopka. The cause? Raising awareness of the restoration of one of Central Florida’s treasures – Lake Apopka. Did you know that Lake Apopka suffered almost five decades of pollution? The damage […]
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Have you ever been walking on a road and realized that you should probably be on a sidewalk? Was there a lane for bicycles? Did the bus stop have seating or shade available? Where was the closest pedestrian crossing? We can all think of a road (or two, or three…) […]
People On Bikes
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 […]
People On Bikes
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 […]
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Among the close to 400 riders out on the streets for Bike 5 Cities was NASCAR driver and FDOT Alert Today Florida Bike Safety Advocate Scott Lagasse. He was the first to stop his bike and personally assist riders with flat tires proving just how committed he is to […]