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People On Bikes

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 […]

Featured / People On Foot

Check out a BFF PSA video from Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Since 2012, Best Foot Forward (BFF), a program of Bike Walk Central Florida (BWCF) has been diligently enforcing Operation BFF all over Central Florida.  It started with a small group of concerned citizens, politicians, transit officials, and police officers but quickly grew into a larger initiative.  When Sheriff Jerry Demings […]

People On Foot

Tips for staying safe while working out in Central Florida

Now that we’ve sprung forward, afternoons are longer, meaning that outdoor activities are probably creeping back into your daily routine again. A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel shared some great tips for staying safe while being active: Grab a workout partner – The buddy system is never a bad […]

News To Use / Newsletter

OPD receives $46,000 grant to improve pedestrian and bike safety

Congratulations are in order for the Orlando Police Department (OPD) – they were just awarded a $46,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to combat pedestrian and cyclist accidents here in Orlando. According to Orlando Weekly, “the grant will fund efforts from Dec. 4 to May 15, 2018 to increase […]

News To Use

First-ever Bike 5 Cities ride is talk of the town

The inaugural Bike 5 Cities ride was a hit with media around town! Check out some of the great coverage below. Community ride helps residents ‘take off the training wheels’ to practice safe biking Orlando Sentinel Caitlin Doornbos May 6, 2017 The shiny, silver streamers on 8-year-old Isla Santos’ hot […]