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Orlando Sentinel: Off-road cycling club hopes to share the fun

Think there’s no mountain biking here amongst the pancake landscape of Central Florida? The Orlando chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association would like to show you otherwise. Granted, you won’t find Colorado-ish climbs or Utah-esque canyons, but there are other varieties of off-road thrills. This Saturday, the 2-year-old club […]

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Orlando recognized as Bicycle Friendly City

Orlando has once again been designated as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. City leaders, businesses, schools, and community members are continuing to work hard to take this designation to the next level and make Orlando a city that is welcoming to our friends on […]

People On Bikes

BWCF’s National Bike Month social media recap

For National Bike Month, BWCF used its social media platforms to share the importance of bike safety and benefits of biking for commute and recreation. Highlights: 109 BWCF Followers/Fans 141.4K Total Impressions 138 Posts Total Highlights of top posts in terms of reach, most talking, and top clicks Comparison of […]

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FDOT brings buffered bike lanes to Florida roads

Big news, Florida bikers: new bike lanes are getting wider. FDOT has changed its buffered bike lane standards from 5 feet to 7 feet. That’s 24 extra inches for you and your bicycle to be protected from fast-moving traffic. This means that the white painted line that normally separates humans on […]

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Federal Highway Administration introduces separated bike lane planning and design guide

The Federal Highway Administration announced its new Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide. What exactly is a “separated bike lane” (sometimes referred to as a “cycle track” or “protected bike lane”)?  In simple terms, it’s a portion of a roadway for bicyclists that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. […]