Winter Edition 2019

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WINTER 2019

EVERYTHING

CYCLING Be Safer

Ride Smarter,

South Florida

Eight Tips When Riding Your Bicycle

Big Bicycle Adventures

Take the Brightline Ride the Palm Beach Trail

Bikepacking NO CAR TRAFFIC!


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Letter from the Publisher

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Training Wheels

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Publisher’s Picks

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Bikepacking Adventures

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Focus on The SMART Ride

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Venice to Venice

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Rides 17 Bike Shops

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Events/Festivals 28 Clubs/Organizations 30 How Cycling Quarterly Serves the Bicycling Community

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Publisher Michael Gale Public Relations Director Mariah Reed Managing Editor Judy Borich Editor Jamie Morris Production Manager Bruce Borich Advertising Sales & Marketing Director Pierina Barahona Art Department Gary Davidson Ride Editor John Bolgrien Staff Writers Mariah Reed John Bolgrien Karrie Norberg Paul Hoffman Gary Mendenhall Photography Bruce Borich Gabriel Diaz/ VeloPista Photo CYCLING QUARTERLY LLC 1007 N. Federal Hwy., #383 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 1-844-CQ-SOFLA (1-844-277-6352) info@cyclingquarterly.com The information in this magazine is intended to describe and depict bicycle groups and bicycle events. The information provided is not warranted to be current or free from error, although efforts have been made to be so. It is the responsibility of the person or persons who utilize this information to know applicable laws, wear necessary protective gear, not take risks beyond their level of experience, aptitude, training and comfort level and to ensure their bicycle is in proper working condition and is well-maintained, and that all locations are safe to ride. When visiting and/or riding the described areas, Cycling Quarterly, LLC, assumes no responsibility for death or injuries that may occur or fines that may be imposed, or for any disruption, loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. The opinions expressed in Cycling Quarterly South Florida are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the advertisers and other contributing sources. © 2019 by Cycling Quarterly LLC, all rights reserved.

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From the Publisher—

ATTENTION ALL BICYCLE ENTHUSIASTS!

After enduring long months melting in the South Florida summer (our dues for living in this beautiful part of the country), now is our time. For the next three months, take advantage of the low humidity and cooler temperatures. Dust off your bike, take it to your local bike shop, get it in shape and ride. So much has changed in South Florida in just one season. Fort Lauderdale has added miles of designated bike lanes. Miami-based 501(c)(3) Friends of the Underline facilitated the $27 million purchase of a section of old railway to be converted to a bicycle and pedestrian trail. We now have a dedicated, bicycle-friendly direct rail system, the Brightline, with nonstop service to all three counties, giving us easy access to new places to explore on our bicycles. Citizens of South Florida, we’re becoming a 21-century multi-mobility region. So, get out and explore South Florida by bicycle. Check our listings for chill rides, including Taco Tuesday. Ride the beautiful Palm Beach Trail, just over the Flagler Bridge from WPB. (For more information, visit the Palm Beach Trail Bicycle Shop.) Got family from the north crashing? Grab bikes from one of the bike-share kiosks: Citi-Bike in Miami-Dade, B-Cycle in Broward County and Sky Bike in Palm Beach County. Or rent a bike from one of the many South Florida bicycle shops listed in our directory. And remember, safe cycling first: Always wear a helmet and obey the rules of the road. Pedals UP! —Michael Gale Cycling Quarterly South Florida


We Will Remember You …

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n the morning of Sunday, November 25th, like any other Sunday morning, more than a dozen members of Cycling Family Broward donned their CFB club jerseys and headed out for a group ride. Denise Marsh, club vice-president, as always, gave the pre-ride speech to the group in the parking lot of a local bicycle shop: “No more than two abreast, stay together, call out or use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stay hydrated, call out mechanicals so the group can stop (nobody gets left behind) and obey all the traffic rules.” Then, Denise Marsh, Carlos Rodriguez, Edgar Reyes, Maria Bautista, John Beitz and the others rolled slowly out of the parking lot to the familiar clip, clip, clip of riders clipping into their pedals. But on that beautiful Sunday, a distracted driver operating a two-ton machine took out a structured group of careful, safe and disciplined cyclists, leaving our community devastated by the tragic loss of Denise Marsh and Carlos Rodriquez. My heart is broken. CALL TO ACTION As all roadies are aware, cycling with motorists unfamiliar with the rules of the road is dangerous. Something must be done. Get involved! As a group, our cycling community forms a huge block of voters. We have good people in elected positions, but our local representatives and state legislators are not lying awake nights worrying about bicycle safety. So, let us educate them about what we need. Here are some ideas I saw floated on social media. Short term: Create crowd sourcing to secure funds for big, bold signage on SR 84 that says: WATCH OUT FOR BICYCLES (between hours 6:30– 9:30 am) Intermediate: Develop an outline of legislative MUST DOs Long term: Work with local politicians to advance a legislative plan Get out the message: Dear Motorists, Cyclists belong on the road. Don’t text, drink, eat, read, put on makeup or distract yourself in any other way while driving. #ButNotWhileDriving. If everyone who signed petitions comes together and gets involved, we will have the beginnings of strong South Florida Bicycle Alliance. Petitions are a good start. Now, we need to TAKE ACTION. Reach out to your local bicycle club and organize. BE THE CHANGE! —Michael Gale

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Take Control of Your Ride

iding on the streets of South Florida entails risk, no doubt. But cyclists can actively control their experience. Wearing a helmet, having lights on your bike and never riding against traffic, these are a given. But what about less obvious safety tips? Let’s start with cars and trucks: • Make eye contact with motorists at intersections. This really gets people’s attention, so turn your face directly toward drivers at intersections. • When a driver pauses for you to pass, it’s polite to wave your thanks. But hold that wave until you are in front of the car. If you wave too soon, the driver might think you are waving them on and pull out in front of you. • Don’t use earbuds. The hiss of a car’s tires on the road warns that a car is coming up behind you, and your music will drown that out. What about parked vehicles? Are their doors going to fling open in front of you? Are they going to pull out in front of you? Here are some clues that a parked car is ready to enter your space: • Are there people in the car? • Are the windows open? • Is the front wheel turned out into the road? • Are the brake lights on?

Photo: Bruce Borich

Don’t ride over construction plates. At best they are slippery; at worst they will destroy your tires. Go around them. If you have to go over one, walk. 4

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Bruce Borich is a graphic designer and photographer. He is in charge of the production of Cycling Quarterly Magazine. He has a modern road bike but prefers riding his 1972 Peugeot PR-10.

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• Is the car running? This is hard to tell, but early in the morning there can be water vapor. Slippery roads are another potential hazard. They have many causes: • Rain. If it hasn’t rained in a while, the first minutes of rain flush a greasy slurry of oil and rubber dust to the surface. Crosswalk stripes and bridges get slippery when wet. • Sand. A common South Florida treat is sand blowing across the roadway from the beach. Also, watch for sand near construction sites. Sometimes sand is difficult to see if the asphalt is very light. (That’s another good reason not to wear earbuds. You need to hear the sound your tires make and the way that sound changes when the road surface changes.) • Construction plates. Those big iron plates don’t bother cars, but their sharp edges could lacerate a skinny road-bike tire. The plates are slippery even when dry, but wet, they are like ice. Walk if you can’t avoid them altogether. • Leaves. Leaves covering the road can be slippery when dry and worse when wet—and wet leaves can hide under apparently dry ones. Avoid these low-traction situations if you can, but if you suddenly find yourself in a slippery spot, don’t panic. When you have no traction, don’t brake or turn. Try to coast straight through. There is usually enough traction to keep the bike upright if Leaves are slippery when they are dry. When wet they you keep rolling. Stay alert to your sur- are treacherous. These were wet underneath. roundings. Think and look ahead. With these tips in mind, you can enjoy your ride and make it home safely with a smile on your face. —Bruce Borich


Training Wheels For the Entry-Level Rider Chill Rides

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hy do you love riding your bike? Is it the freedom it affords you to explore beautiful South Florida? Or the exhilaration of the flow of adrenaline fueling your body as you become stronger and faster on

wheels? Whatever the reason, I think we all agree cycling is a fantastic sport. But it’s not always about high performance. Some of my favorite rides have been “chill rides.” I’ll never forget the huge, 12-foot gator I came upon during a leisurely exploration of Shark Valley. Or the fun weekend couples’ ride exploring South Beach with friends. (The post-ride mimosas were a definite plus!) As the weather grows cooler, it’s nice to slow down a bit to enjoy South Florida’s picturesque scenery. The following routes are hidden gems that offer opportunities for fun cycling adventures. My sweetie and I decided to ride the Brightline from Fort Lauderdale to explore Palm Beach on our bikes. What a treat! The staff welcomed us and helped us rack up our bikes near our seats. Polite servers provided drinks and snacks for a small fee. We gazed out the window, luxuriating in cool comfort as we sipped our Bloody Marys and looked forward to exploring the famed Palm Beach Trail.

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There’s a good chance you will see alligators up close and personal in Shark Valley. 6

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Photo: Mariah Reed

Drinks and snacks are available on the Brightline for a small fee. The Palm Beach Trail starts just north of Flagler Bridge and ends at Royal Poinciana Bridge. Protected from auto traffic, it’s a gorgeous little trail nestled between millionaire mansions and the Intracoastal Waterway. Expect spectacular views along the paved, winding path, where you will encounter other riders, walkers and joggers amidst the aroma of jasmine and salt water. There are plenty of fun places to stop for a bite before heading home. Enjoy a mélange of sun, surf and colorful tourists on the Hollywood Broadwalk, where a bike lane is situated alongside a pedestrian boulevard. The bike lane runs between Hollywood and Sheridan Boulevards, just east of AIA, an area free of cars, so less experienced cyclists can enjoy a leisurely ride that is safe and fun. There are a number of cafes, restaurants and bars along the route, as well. In Dade County, Crandon Park (the old Crandon Park Zoo) has miles of paved areas to explore. Rumor has it that the zoo was started after a traveling circus broke down there, stranding bears, monkeys and a goat. It flourished for a time, but eventually closed. In 1991, the area was transformed into the Gardens at Crandon Park. Some people claim the gardens are haunted, as the grounds are littered with abandoned cages and other remnants of the old zoo. A real adventure awaits as you explore the area, which is teeming with wild birds, punctuated by eerie ruins and blooming with lush tropical landscapes. Crandon Park is located at the northern end of Key Biscayne (6747 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne). So, put on your helmets, fill up your water bottles, slather on sunscreen and go exploring! Take a fun recovery ride or bring along your favorite newbie for a one-of-a-kind “chill ride.” —Mariah Reed Mariah Reed, an award-winning columnist for Cycling Quarterly, is a tenured theater professor at Broward College. She enjoys riding her bike whenever possible. In her free time, she also writes plays and poetry.

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Publisher’s Picks

MUST DO Ride Brightline All you need are your own two wheels and a Brightline ticket to explore Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach – all in one day! With express rail service between all three cities, you can easily reach your favorite bike trails in each and discover some new ones. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, snacks and drinks for purchase and convenient storage for your bike on board or on our outdoor station racks. It’s a car-free, all-inclusive way to experience the very best of South Florida. Book tickets at www.gobrightline.com

iFLY With iFLY, anyone can experience human flight – without having to jump out of an airplane. The indoor skydiving facility is a marvel of engineering, which replicates the sensation of freefall. Guided by iFLY-certified instructors, customers learn to control their bodies in the air and experience true human flight. www.iflyworld.com, 11690 West State Road 84 Davie, 954-280-4359 8

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MUST HAVE Shinola Bicycles Inspired by the enduring French style of Porteur bicycles, first used by newspaper couriers in Paris, The Runwell delivers a classic blend of urban style and practicality. Virtually maintenance-free, courtesy of the highend Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal hub and disc brakes, daily riders will rarely need to worry about adjustment, maintenance or exposure to rain and snow. Internal cable routing keeps the cables out of sight and out of the elements. Each component is fitted by hand and tested for quality precision. This close attention to detail ensures that every bicycle that ships from Shinola’s Detroit workshop delivers impeccable reliability and craftsmanship. $2,950.00 at Shinola Wynwood Store 2399 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, (786) 374-2994

NextToSkin How many times has your waterproof jacket failed after just a few drops of rain? How many times has it failed to protect you from the wind or locked in your perspiration, reducing your performance? I think I know your answer: A lot of times. Now, you can forget those failures, thanks to Windy Road Jacket. The core of Windy Road Jacket is the breathable membrane Zerowind, which wicks perspiration while at the same time effectively blocking out rain. Designed and produced in Italy by NextToSkin, Windy Road Jacket is available in five colors and in sizes from XS to 3XL. Stay dry in a jacket that weighs only 3.5 oz. www. windyroadjacket.com Cycling Quarterly South Florida

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Bikepacking Adventures

ikepacking bags allow a cyclist the opportunity to bikepack or bike tour without the braze-ons and mounts for bike panniers used in traditional bike touring. This allows for the use of a more “off road” type bike and gives touring bicyclists more options of places to ride. Researching the Appalachian Trail (AT) led one cyclist to Harper’s Ferry, where the AT crosses the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath (C&O). The C&O, along with the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), connect to create a 335-mile bike trail from Pittsburgh to D.C. Three friends, Allan McHenry, Ivan Rosado and Randall Haws, set out on this adventure last spring not knowing what to expect. As rookie bikepackers, they decided to stay in B&Bs along the trail instead of camping. Because reservations must be made in advance, this requires a tighter schedule and more careful planning than camping. Thanks to Amtrak’s new bike service, the cyclists were able to take the train from Miami to D.C. to Pittsburgh for $20 a bike, rather than paying high airline bike fees. And when taking a scenic bike tour, the train seems to fit the journey well. They enjoyed the experience so much, this group of friends set out to tackle the Katy Trail, the longest rail trail (240 miles) in America. The Katy Trail crosses Missouri from just outside Kansas City and all the way to St. Louis.

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An up-close deer sighting on the Cheasapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath.

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Photo: Courtesy Randall Haws

Bikepacking bikes lean on a bridge along the Katy trail. There are many bridges like this along the trail. Amtrak connects both ends of the trail to allow a train ride out and a bike ride back. This time, they opted to camp, instead of booking B&Bs. Their bikepacking bags were filled with tents, other camping gear, food and, of course, coffee. (As with any camping trip, space is limited when bikepacking, so gear selections need to be well thought out.) Just like the GAP-C&O, there were many sights to see along the Katy Trail. This trail is part of the Lewis and Clark Trail and has historical markers along the way. It also passes the no-longer operational Missouri State Penitentiary, which is open for prison tours. Several breweries dot the route, too. A cold beer always seems to taste better after a long day of riding. Their next trip is looking like a MTB bikepacking trip around Lake Tahoe next year – or maybe the GAP-C&O again, but camping out, instead of B&Bing. There are many resources on the internet to get you started on your own two-wheeled adventure. Check out some of the websites below: www.bikepacking.com www.bikecando.com www.bikekatytrail.com —Ivan Rosado, Allan McHenry, Randall Haws Randall is a real estate accountant and is on the Bike MS committee. He rides anything with two wheels: road, mountain bike, gravel and most recently bikepacking. Randall, Allan and Ivan take four to five cycling trips together each year, usually involving beer and coffee.

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CQ Focus on The SMART Ride The 15th Annual SMART Ride kicked off with opening ceremonies held at the Donna E. Shalala Student Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, November 15, 2018. This two-day, 165-mile ride from Miami to Key West raises funds for those at risk for HIV/ AIDS.

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Above: The candlelight vigil in front of the Donna E. Shalala student center.

Photos: Judy Borich

Left: Glen Weinzimer, The Smart Ride founder during opening ceremonies.

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n early September, six friends flew from Tampa to New Orleans for a bicycle trip. They had shipped their bikes ahead to Venice, Louisiana, and planned to ride from there to Venice, Florida – a whopping 805 miles – in four days, hoping to average 200 miles per day. The trip was the brainchild of David Reynolds, owner of Real Bikes in Venice, Florida. Once they arrived and were building their bikes, they found themselves obsessively checking weather radar to see where Tropical Storm Gordon was heading. Since they were out of the area of greatest danger, the group set out early September 5th and navigated the crossing of the Mississippi via bridges and ferries. 125 miles into the first day, disaster struck before weather hindered their progress: One of the riders hit a huge pothole, cracking his bicycle into pieces and breaking some ribs and his collarbone. A good Samaritan assisted in getting him to a hospital. It looked as if the trip might be over before it was even properly started. However, after an emotional group meeting, the injured rider insisted he would fly home, while the remaining five should continue the ride. The following day they managed 185 miles, but the roads were much

Photo: Jane Horton

Left to right: Aaron Parns, David Reynolds, Eric Latimer, Julian Angus, Jarred Hinkson

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Karrie Norberg is an emergency department nurse in busy, busy Miami. She fell in love with BMX in 2005, and has since diversified into mountain and road-bike riding, too. She is in her second year as a Liv Ambassador, helping promote women’s involvement in all kinds of cycling. Jane Horton, a participant in the ride, also contributed to this story and provided the photographs.

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rougher than they’d expected, hurting their time and causing many flats. They also rode through thunderstorms and heavy rain spawned by Hurricane Gordon. The next day, due to the weather conditions, one of the five remaining riders, not wanting to slow down the group, abandoned the ride. The four who were left were determined to make it home. They made it to Chiefland, Florida, joyous the Rough roads caused lots of flats. next day would bring them home! That day was long and hard, but they were reassured by the familiarity of the roads they were traveling. Just 50 miles from home, they got their 11th flat. Out of repair supplies, they stood frustrated and forlorn by the side of the road. Their spirits soared when they spotted one of their bike-store customers. He was following them online on their geo-tracker and had come to their rescue with tubes, a pump and spare CO2 cartridges. Yet another customer tracking them arrived not half an hour later, with food and drinks! They rode the remaining 50 miles through the night, averaging about 20 mph, ready to get home! Around midnight, they approached their destination with 196 miles on their odometers. It was painful, but they hammered past the bike shop for two more miles and then turned around so they pulled into the Real Bikes shop with 200 miles. Real Bikes employees greeted them with beer and pizza! Liv Ambassador Jane Horton was one of the finishing participants. When asked if this was a once-in-a-lifetime suffer-fest or if she would do it again, her answer was a resounding ‘’Yes.” It was a unique experience shared among friends, and she is looking forward to another like it. In fact, she is looking for an epic ride to celebrate her birthday in February! —Karrie Norberg


HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY Our Weekly Rides listings are one of the main reasons I started this magazine. “Where’s a good ride?” is a question I often hear, so I’ve provided a resource to answer it. Please let us know about rides we may have missed. These established rides are open to new riders. Listed times can be the actual departure time, so always arrive early, introduce yourself and ask questions. Rating skill levels can be challenging, so it’s best to expect the level to be faster than cited. Always wear a helmet and obey the rules of the road. Attaching a rear blinking light is a good idea, and a headlight at night is the law. Ride details include: DAY: Weekly Ride calendar starts on a Saturday and ends on Friday. TIME: The time the ride starts is the first item in the listing. SKILL LEVEL: Color-coded arrows indicate the maximum speed or average speed. DROP/NO DROP: If you have a mechanical issue or can’t keep up during a drop ride, you’re on your own. During a no-drop ride, the group will not leave you behind. CONTACT INFO: If contact info is not available, take a shot and show up. There’s a good chance there will be riders unless weather interferes. MAP LOCATOR: Geographic position of the ride on our foldout map.

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Weekly Rides Broward County Saturday 7 a.m., Alligator Bicycles, Road, 43-52 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 10426 Taft St., Pembroke Pines, shop opens at 6:30 a.m., 954964-8586 1 7 a.m., Cove Ride, Road, 60 miles, ➜, Drop, 1560 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, The Cove Shopping Center, ride is A1A north, pickup ride location 2 7 a.m., CSP Express, Road, 35 miles, ➜, ➜, Drop, Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop, 5992 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, cspexpress.com 3 7 a.m., Camp Amistad Saturday Ride, Road, 33 miles, ➜,➜, No Drop, 15810 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, Westgate Shopping Center, zMotion group, all levels, meetup. com/CampAmistad 4 7:30 a.m., Cycling Family Broward, Road, 36-48 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 15993 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, check Facebook for updates 55 7:30 a.m., Galiz Cycling, Road, 45 miles, ➜,➜, Drop, 4700 S. Flamingo Road , Cooper City, Walmart parking lot, galizcyclingteam.com 21 7:30 a.m., Performance Beginner Ride, Road, 24 miles, ➜, No Drop, 1201 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, Performance Bicycle Shop, distance may vary depending on group, speed and conditions, performancebike. com/bike-shop/store/ fortlauderdale, 954-400-2400 11 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial

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Skill Level: ➜ 24+ mph (A+) ➜ 21-24 mph (A) ➜ 17-21 mph (B) ➜ 14-17 mph (C) ➜ 12-14 mph (D) Listing key: Colored arrows indicate skill level in the legend. “No Drop” indicates assistance so the cyclist can continue. “Drop” indicates no assistance and the ride will continue without the cyclist. The numbers in the boxes correspond to the rides indicated on the foldout map. The numbers in the circles correspond to bike shops on the foldout map.

Carlos Ride, Road, 55 miles, ➜, Drop, 1901 SW 172nd Ave., Miramar, Memorial West Hospital, teammemorial.com 15 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial Classic Ride, Road, 50-55 miles, ➜,➜, No Drop, 5900 SW 160th Ave., Southwest Ranches, Hawkes Bluff Elementary, northeast corner of Dykes and Sterling Roads, teammemorial.com 16 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial 101 Weston Warriors, Road, 35 miles, ➜, No Drop, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston, Weston Regional Park, corner Saddle Club and

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South Post Roads across from Weston YMCA, teammemorial. com 18 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial 2.0 Weston Warriors, Road, 40 miles, ➜,➜, No Drop, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston, Weston Regional Park, corner Saddle Club and South Post Roads, across from Weston YMCA, teammemorial. com 18 8 a.m., Big Wheel, Road, 15 miles, ➜,➜, Drop, 7035 Taft St., Hollywood, bigwheelusa.com 23 8 a.m., South Broward Wheelers Beginner, Road, 15 miles, ➜, No Drop, Markham Park boat ramp 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, second Saturday of each month, instructional workshop with Q & A before ride, group ride training, ride etiquette, pace line, bike handling skills 49 Sunday 7 a.m., CSP Express, Road, 60, 45, 30 miles ➜,➜,➜, Drop, Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop, 5992 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, cspexpress.com 12 7 a.m., Mike’s Ride Weekend, Road, 30 miles, ➜,➜, Drop, 101 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 101 Ocean, small group of advanced riders 13 7 a.m., Camp Amistad Levee Ride, Mountain, various miles, ➜,➜, Drop, 15810 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, Westgate Shopping Center, zMotion group, meetup.com/CampAmistad 14

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Skill Level: ➜ 24+ mph (A+)

7:30 a.m., Team Memorial Carlos Ride, Road, 42 miles, ➜, Drop, 1901 SW 172nd Ave., Miramar, Memorial West Hospital, teammemorial.com 15 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial Classic Ride, Road, 38–42 miles, ➜, ➜, No Drop, 5900 SW 160th Ave., Southwest Ranches, Hawkes Bluff Elementary, northeast corner of Dykes and Sterling Roads, teammemorial.com 16 7:30 a.m., Weston Warriors Team Memorial 101, Road, 35 miles, ➜, No Drop, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston, Weston Regional Park, corner Saddle Club and South Post Roads across from Weston YMCA, teammemorial.com 18 7:30 a.m., Weston Warriors Team Memorial 2.0, Road, 35 miles, ➜,➜, No Drop, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston, Weston Regional Park, corner Saddle Club and South Post Roads across from Weston YMCA, teammemorial. com 18 7:30 a.m., South Broward Wheelers, Road, 40 miles ➜,➜,➜, No Drop, 1393 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise, Lester’s Diner 19 7:30 a.m., Trek Bicycle Shop, Road, 22 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 1621 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Trek Bike Shop, trekbikesflorida.com 20 7:30 a.m., Galiz Cycling, Road, 45 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 4700 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, Walmart parking lot, galizcyclingteam.com 21 7:30 a.m., Weston Flyers Cartel, Road, 42 miles, ➜, No Drop,

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➜ 21-24 mph (A) ➜ 17-21 mph (B)

➜ 14-17 mph (C) ➜ 12-14 mph (D)

1675 Market St., Weston, Weston Town Center, very fast advanced ride 22 8 a.m., Big Wheel, Road,40 miles,➜, Drop, 7035 Taft St., Hollywood, bigwheelusa.com 23 8 a.m., FVA Florida Velodrome Association, Track, laps,➜, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, Brian Piccolo Sports Park, training for national and international events, 954-3575160 24 8 a.m., Markham Trails Bike America, Mountain, Laps, No Drop, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, intermediate, stop in park office to view safety video, meet at trailhead, 954-4436340, Stefano 28

No Drop, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, Markham Park, group sprints 49 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial Jorge Pena, Road, 35 miles,➜, ➜, Drop, 1617 SW 178th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Boater’s Park, small group, teammemorial.com 55 5:45 p.m., Big Wheel, Mountain, one lap, 3169 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, Oleta River State Park, single-track with technical features, all level trails, bigwheelusa.com 31 6 p.m., Camp Amistad Tuesday Night Ride, Road, laps,➜,➜, No Drop, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, Markham Park, laps inside park, meet at the boat launch, weekdays no park fee 32 6 p.m., Team Memorial, Road, 20 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 6503 N. Ocean Drive , Dania Beach, Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, ride inside park, out and back laps, teammemorial.com 50 6 p.m., Dump Ride, Road, 22 miles,➜, Drop, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie, Vista View Park, fast ride with experienced riders 51 6:45 p.m., Levee Training, Mountain, 30 miles,➜,➜,➜, Drop, 15972 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, out and back, off-road, sturdy hybrid suitable, lights and helmet required 36 7 p.m., Big Wheel, Road, 23 miles,➜, Drop, 7035 Taft St., Hollywood, Big Wheel Bicycle Shop, bigwheelusa.com 54 7 p.m., Ft. Lauderdale Urban Ride, Road, Mountain, Hybrid, 22 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 201 NE Fifth Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, War

Monday 8 a.m., South Broward Wheelers, Road, 24-32 miles, ➜,➜, No Drop, 2621 N. Hiatus Road, Hollywood, Bogart’s Bagels parking lot, northeast corner of Hiatus Road and Sheridan Street, southbrowardwheelers.com 56 8 p.m., Monday Night Prohibition Ride, Road, Mountain, Hybrid, 15 miles,➜, No Drop, 450 SW Seventh Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Cooley’s Landing Marina, ends at Tap 42, meetup.com/ SoFlaBikeClub 26 Tuesday 6 a.m., Mike’s Ride, Road, 36 miles,➜, Drop, 5216 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, one block north of Commercial Boulevard. on U.S, 1, small fast group 48 7:30 a.m., Le parcours de JeanClaude, Road, laps,➜,➜,➜,

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Memorial Auditorium, structured ride all levels, meetup.com/ SoFlaBikeClub 38 7:45 p.m., Taco Tuesday, Road,➜, Drop, 4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, The Promenade, fast ride every Tuesday except the last Tuesday of the month is a ➜ ride 35 Wednesday 6 a.m., Downtown Bicycle, Road, 27 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 2571 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, downtownbicycles.com 40 6 a.m., Green Eggs & Hammer, Road, 30 miles, ➜, No Drop, Conte’s Bike Shop, 1739 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, very brisk ride, not a guaranteed No Drop 7 a.m., CSP Express, Road, 30 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop, 5992 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, run component, cspexpress.com 39 8 a.m., South Broward Wheelers, Road, 24-32 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 2621 N. Hiatus Road, Hollywood, Bogart’s Bagels parking lot, northeast corner of Hiatus Road and Sheridan Street, southbrowardwheelers.com 56 5 p.m., FVA Florida Velodrome Assoc., Track, laps,➜, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, Brian Piccolo Sports Park, youth cycling session $25 monthly, Jose Basulto 305-496-3033 42 6 p.m., South Broward Wheelers, Road, 25 miles,➜,➜,➜, No Drop, 4401 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, northwest corner Flamingo and Griffin Roads, Dunkin’ Donuts, 43

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6 p.m., Lee’s Group Ride, Road, laps,➜,➜, No Drop, 619 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Hollywood, Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, 954-925-5157 44 6:15 p.m., Memorial Weston Warriors, Road, 25 miles,➜, Drop, 1601 Promenade Blvd., Weston, Publix at Weston Town Center, teammemorial.com 45 7 p.m. FVA Florida Velodrome Association, Track, laps, 9501 Sheridan Street, Cooper City, Brian Piccolo Sports Park, endurance motor-pacing, 954-357-5160 (after 3 p.m.) 24 7 p.m., Night Ride Bike America, Mountain, laps, No Drop, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach, distance and speeds vary, third Wednesday of month, lights required, 954-5708122, bikeam.com 135 7:45 p.m., WOW Ride, Road, 28 miles,➜, Drop, 2201 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, University Drive and Royal Palm Blvd., Publix parking lot, ride through north Coral Springs and Parkland, lights required 46 8 p.m., BiciHangeo, Road, Mountain, Hybrid, 10 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 400 SW second Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Esplanade Park, social ride 47

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Thursday 6 a.m., Mike’s Ride, Road, 36 miles,➜, Drop, 5216 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, one block north of Commercial Blvd. on US1, small fast group of regular riders 48

Friday 7 a.m., CSP Express, Levee, Mountain, Drop, ➜, ➜, Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop, 5992 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, speed varies subject to terrain, road and off-road 39 7:30 a.m., Team Memorial Jorge Pena, Road, 35 miles,➜,➜, Drop,

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6 p.m., Team Memorial, Road, 20 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, teammemorial.com 50 6 p.m., Dump Ride, Road, 22 miles,➜, Drop, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie, Vista View Park, very fast ride 51 6 p.m., Camp Amistad Thursday Night Ride, Road, laps,➜,➜, No Drop, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, Markham Park boat launch lot, laps inside Markham park, weekdays no park fee 52 6:45 p.m., Bike Polo, Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, check Ft. Lauderdale Co-ed Bike Polo on Facebook for updates 38 6:45 p.m., Hollywood Urban, Road, Mountain, 19 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 300 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Winn-Dixie Plaza, lights and helmet required, good starter ride 53 7 p.m., Big Wheel, Road, 23 miles,➜, Drop, 7035 Taft St., Hollywood, bigwheelusa.com 54

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1617 SW 178th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Boater’s Park, small fast group, teammemorial.com 55 8 a.m., South Broward Wheelers, Road, 24-32 miles,➜,➜, No Drop, 2621 N. Hiatus Road, Hollywood, Bogart’s Bagels parking lot, northeast corner of Hiatus Road and Sheridan Street, southbrowardwheelers.com 56 6:30 p.m., Critical Mass, Road, Mountain, Hybrid, 12 miles, ➜,➜,➜, Drop, 700 NE Eighth St., Ft. Lauderdale, War Memorial Auditorium, massive ride, last Friday of every month 58

Miami-Dade County Saturday 6:30 a.m., Miami Bicycles and Repair, Road, 50-60 miles,➜ ➜, 1951 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, ride to Key Biscayne, 305940-1050 68 6:45 a.m., Sun Cycling, Road, 4050 miles,➜, 132 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah, 305-883-4338 65 7 a.m., All 4 Cycling Tempo Ride, Road, 55-65 miles,➜, 1180 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables 63 7 a.m., Bike Link Store, Road, 50-60 miles, ➜, no drop, 6500 W 4th Ave. #4, Hialeah, family ride, no one left behind, 786-717-7400 XX 7 a.m., City Bikes, Road, Various, ➜,➜, 20335 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, distance and speed vary, 305-682-8889 67 7 a.m., Elite Cycling, Road, 40 miles,➜, 13108 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, last Saturday of the month, 786-242-3733 70

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7 a.m., GM Bikes, Road, 41-53 miles,➜, 9160 NW 122nd St., Miami, ride through Hialeah Gardens, Medley and Doral, 305824-4999 62 7:30 a.m., Casa Larios, Road, 50-65 miles,➜, 5859 SW 73rd St., South Miami 60 7:30 a.m., City Hall, Road, 26-28 miles,➜,➜,➜, 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove, three to four groups ride south 59 7:30 a.m., Doral Cycling Club, Road, 35 miles,➜, NW 114th Avenue and NW 58th Street, Miami, doralcyclingclub.com 69 7:30 a.m., Everglades Bicycle Club Training Ride, Road, 20-55 miles, ➜,➜,➜, No Drop, 5801 Augusto Street, Coral Gables, Ponce De Leon Middle School, EvergladesBC.com/ ebcweeklyrideschedule 7:30 a.m., Kendall Lakes, Road, 62-75 miles,➜, SW 68th Street and 143rd Avenue, Miami 66 7:30 a.m., Pinecrest Elementary, Road, 40 miles,➜, 10250 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest, hammer ride to Key Biscayne 61 7:30 a.m., Velosport Cycling Club, Bike Tech, Road, 27 miles,➜,➜, 2220 SW 22nd St., Miami, ride to Key Biscayne, velosportcyclingclub.com 64 Sunday 6:30 a.m., Cycle World, Road, 40-80 miles,➜, 8476 Bird Road, Miami, distance depends on the group, 305-221-2123 71 7 a.m., Doral Cycling Club, Road, 50 miles,➜, NW 114th

Avenue and NW 58 Street, Miami, doralcyclingclub.com 72 7 a.m., Team Hammerheads, Road, 40-68 miles, ➜,➜,➜, Coco Plum Circle, Coral Gables, ramon.perdomo@att.net 73 7:30 a.m., Aventura, Road, 50 miles,➜, Drop, West Country Club Drive and Spoke Road, Aventura, destination Key Biscayne 74 7:30 a.m., Don Pan, Road, 35 miles,➜, SW 57th Avenue and Sunset Drive, South Miami, hammer ride to Key Biscayne 75 7:30 a.m., Everglades Bicycle Club Beginner Group Ride, second Sunday of month, Road, 11 mph, 5801 Augusto Street, Coral Gables, Ponce De Leon Middle School, training to ride Saturday C group (see above), RSVP to Ruben Fuentes- rides@ evergladesbc.com 76 7:30 a.m., Ponce de Leon Middle School, Road, various miles, ➜, ➜, 5801 Augusto St., Coral Gables, toward Miami Beach, rdsmit@aol.com 76 10 a.m., The City Beautiful All Bikes, 7 miles, all levels, No Drop, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, Coral Gables Museum, third Sunday of every month, limited space, fee, 305-603-8067 77 5 p.m., H.E.R. Sunday Ride, Road, various miles,➜,➜,➜, 4680 NE second Ave., Miami 78 Monday 4 p.m., El Hueco, Road, 2.7 miles, ➜,➜, SW 117th Avenue and 97th Street, Doral, loop Flagler Station 80 4:30 p.m., Kendall Lakes, Road, 28-40 miles,➜, SW 68th Street

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and 143rd Avenue, Miami , 4-mile loop of Miccosukee Golf & Country Club 79 8:30 p.m., Magic Mondays, Road, miles, various miles,➜, 2780 SW 27th Ave., Miami, ride through Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami 81 Tuesday 6 a.m., Granada Golf Course, Road, 30 miles,➜, 2001 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables, ride to Key Biscayne, chucho@ bellsouth.net 82 6 a.m., Johnny Rockets, Road, 25-30 miles,➜,➜, 3036 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, destination Key Biscayne 83 6:30 a.m., Miami Bicycles and Repair, Road, 25 miles, ➜ ➜, No drop, 1951 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, to Dania Beach, 305-940-1050 84 7:15 a.m., Black Point Marina, Road, 28-40 miles, ➜,➜,24775 SW 87th Ave., Cutler Bay, ride to HomesteadMiami Speedway for laps 85 4 p.m., El Hueco, Road, 2.7 miles,➜, SW 117th Avenue and 97th Steet, Doral, loop Flagler Station 86 4:30 p.m., Kendall Lakes, Road, 28-40 miles,➜,➜,SW 68th Street and 143rd Avenue, Miami, four-mile loop of Miccosukee Golf & Country Club 87 6 p.m., Denny’s Okeechobee, Road, 30 miles,➜, 11701 Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens, north on State Road 27, very fast, daylight saving time only 88

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➜ 14-17 mph (C) ➜ 12-14 mph (D)

6:30 p.m., All 4Cycling Tempo Ride, Road, 33-40 miles,➜,1180 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, ride to Key Biscayne, 305-668-9876 89 8 p.m., Taco Tuesdays, Road, 15-20 miles,➜,➜, 1070 SW 113th Place, Miami, urban ride with stop for food and drinks 90 Wednesday 6:30 a.m., Don Pan, Road, 30 miles,➜, SW 57th Avenue and Sunset Drive, South Miami, hammer ride to Key Biscayne 91 4 p.m., El Hueco, Road, 2.7 miles,➜, SW 117th Avenue and 97th Street, Doral, loop Flagler Station 92 4:30 p.m., Kendall Lakes, Road, 28-40 miles,➜, SW 68th Street and 143rd Avenue, Miami, fourmile loop of Miccosukee Golf & Country Club 93 7:30 p.m., Kendall Weekly Bike Ride, Road, 15-20 miles,➜, 8525 Mills Drive, World of Beer, Miami 94 8 p.m., FYXD 305 Wednesday Night Ride, Road, 20-25 miles,➜, 1455 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, urban ride with stops for beer 95

Drop, 1951 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, ride to Dania Beach, 305-940-1050 98 6:30 a.m., Don Pan, Road, 30 miles,➜, SW 57th Avenue and Sunset Drive, South Miami, hammer ride to Key Biscayne 104 7:15 a.m., Black Point Marina, Road, 28-40 miles,➜,➜, 24775 SW 87th Ave., Cutler Bay, ride to HomesteadMiami Speedway for laps 99 7:30 a.m., UltrabikeX Beginner’s Ride, Road, 12-15 miles,➜, No Drop, 61 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, ride to Virginia Key and back 100 4 p.m., El Hueco, Road, 2.7 miles,➜, SW 117th Avenue and 97th Street, Doral, loop Flagler Station 101 4:30 p.m., Kendall Lakes, Road, 28-40 miles,➜,➜, SW 68th Street and 143rd Avenue, Miami, four-mile loop of Miccosukee Golf & Country Club 102 6 p.m., Denny’s Okeechobee, Road, 30 miles,➜, 11701 Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens, north on State Road 27, very fast, daylight saving time only 103 7:15 p.m., Critical Mass, All Bikes, 12-15 miles, Drop, Government Center, 101 NW First St., Miami, last Friday of month, huge ride of thousands 107

Thursday 6 a.m., Johnny Rockets, Road, 25-30 miles,➜,➜, 3036 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, ride to Key Biscayne 96 6 a.m., Granada Golf Course, Road, 30 miles,➜, 2001 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables, ride to Key Biscayne, chucho@bellsouth.net 97 6:30 a.m., Miami Bicycles and Repair, Road, 25 miles,➜ ➜, No

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available when joining through Meetup 108 6:45 a.m., Extended Early Breakfast Club Ride, Road, 40 miles,➜, 291 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, Robert Gold 561-4790910 111 7 a.m., The Original, Road, 20 miles,➜, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, pace 1719 mph, DelrayBeachbikeclub.com 127 7 a.m., Bill Bone Cycle Science, Road, 30 miles,➜, Drop, 2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, average 28 mph with sprints up to 35 mph, gut-wrenching 129 7:15 a.m., Breakfast Club Ride, Road, 40 miles,➜, 291 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, Robert Gold 561-479-0910 111 7:30 a.m., North Palm Ride, Road, 40 miles,➜, Boca Raton, Chris Spire, cspire@comcast.net, 561-758-4897 112 7:30 a.m., Loggers Run Ride, Road, 27 miles,➜,➜,➜,➜, 11400 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 114 7:30 a.m., Bill Bone Palm Beach Ride, Road, 25 miles,➜, Boynton Inlet Park, rolling start heading north to Palm Beach Inlet and back, billboneracingteam.com 115 Sunday 7 a.m. On Your Mark Club Ride, Road, first Sunday of the month, 25-35 miles, ➜,➜,➜, No Drop, 819 N. Federal Hwy., Lake Park, 561-842-2453 121 7:15 a.m., Griddle Ride, Road, 35-40 miles,➜,➜, 475 Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, Eric Liner 561-870-4920 118

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7:30 a.m., Bill Bone Cycle Science, Road, 45 miles,➜, Drop, A1A and Marcinski Road, Jupiter, fast to wicked fast training ride, Jupiter Island to Hobe Sound 129

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Tuesday 5:20 a.m., P&E, Road, 25-30 miles, Drop, ➜, Fresh Market, 100 West Camino Real, ride goes north 302 6 p.m., Boca Tour, Road, 30 miles, Drop, ➜, Spanish River and A1A, large group advanced ride 303 6:30 p.m., Riders Only Bikes, Mountain, varied miles, all levels, Freedom Park, 2400 Pinehurst Dr., Greenacres 304 7 a.m., Bill Bone Cycle Science, Road, 30 miles,➜, Drop, 2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, average 28 mph with sprints up to 35 mph, gut-wrenching 129 7:30 a.m., Boca Raton City Hall Ride, Road, Variable,➜,➜,➜,➜, No Drop, 400 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton, park at Tim Huxhold Skate Park and meet at Boca Raton Community Center on Second Avenue 124 6 p.m., Bill Bone Tuesday Night Palm Beach, Road, 25 miles,➜, Drop, Bingham Island, moderate to fast training ride, billboneracingteam.com 125 6:15 p.m. On Your Mark Levee Ride, Mountain, 15-20 miles, Mirasol Fire Station, 11264 Jog Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, lights required, 561-842-2453 132 6:30 p.m., Okeeheelee Park, BMX, track, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. practice, $3 fee, hours are seasonal, updated information

Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Riders Only Bikes, Mountain, 20-24 miles, all levels, No Drop, 6901 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, parking lot in front of Walmart 305 7 a.m. Hump Day, Road, 40 miles,➜, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, DelrayBeachbikeclub.com 127 7 p.m. Boca Double Urban, Road, 25 miles,➜,➜, 17800 Congress Ave., Delray Beach, Costco parking lot, distances vary according to weather and other conditions, 561-537-0524 128 7 p.m. Night Levee Ride Bike America, Mountain, 21-25 miles,➜, No Drop, 6251 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, Publix parking lot, 561-640-3407 301 Thursday 5:20 a.m., P&E, Road, 25-30 miles, Drop, ➜, Fresh Market, 100 West Camino Real, ride goes north 306 7 a.m., Bill Bone Cycle Science, Road, 30 miles, ➜, Drop, 2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, average 28 mph with sprints up to 35 mph, gut-wrenching 129 7:30 a.m., Delray Ride, Road, 40-50 miles,➜, Gladiola parking lot, 51 SE sixth Ave. Delray Beach, if you can maintain 18 mph you will not be dropped, ride to Palm Beach inlet for coffee and return to

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Bike Shops Cycling Quarterly wants to broaden our reach. If you know of any bicycle-friendly locations – from bike shops to neighborhood pubs to health-wise grocery stores – that are not listed, please email info@cyclingquarterly.com.

Broward County Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop 5992 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, 33076 954-796-9200 100 Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop 11510 W. State Road 84 Davie, 33325 954-990-0836 101 All Bicycles 142 N. Federal Highway Deerfield Beach, 33441 954-428-2683 102 Alligator’s Cycling Bicycle Shop 10426 Taft Street Pembroke Pines, 33026 954-964-8586 103 B & J Bicycle Shop 1620 E. Sample Road Pompano Beach, 33064 954-946-7937 104 Bicycle Evolution 977 W. State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, 33315 954-318-2453 105 Bicycle Generation 1346 E. Hillsboro Beach Blvd. Deerfield Beach, 33441 954-427-1484 106 Big Wheel Cycles 7035 Taft Street Hollywood, 33024 954-966-5545 107

Big Wheel Cycles 2698 N. University Drive Sunrise, 33322 954-742-3015 108 Big Wheel Cycles 1001 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-523-2453 109 Big Wheel Outlet 7685 Pines Blvd. Hollywood, 33326, 954-967-5447 111 Bike Tech 2000 S. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, 33316 954-523-1178 116 City Bikes 671 NW 100th Place Pembroke Pines, 33024 954-682-8889 117 Conte’s Bike Shop 1739 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 (754) 300-5070 110 Cycling Tech Center 15972 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, 33326 954-440-3303 118 Downtown Bicycle 2571 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-761-9920 119

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Durango Bike Shop 15993 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, 33027 954-443-3445 120 Frenchie’s Bicycle 2430 N. State Road 7 Margate, 33063 954-974-5340 121 George’s Cycle Shop 1029 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, 33316 954-523-0785 122 Hillsboro Bicycle 3330 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, 33442 954-427-7063 123 Jim’s Bicycles 354 Powerline Road Deerfield Beach, 33442 954-418-6101 124 Lauderdale Cyclery 5429 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, 33308 954-565-5961 112 Lee’s Bicycle Shop 1101 N. Federal Highway Hollywood,33020 954-925-5157 126 Megacycle Sport 1390 SW 160th Ave. Sunrise, 33326 954-384-0400 127

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Pembroke Cycle 17149 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, 33027 954-430-2320 128 Pedrito’s Bike Shop 238 Commercial Blvd., Suite 1 Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 33308 954-652-1137 130 Sun & Fun Bicycles 1500 N. Broadwalk Hollywood, 33019 954-925-0735 133 Trek Bicycle Store 113 NW 136th Ave. Sunrise, 33325 954-851-0511 134 Trek Bicycle Store 1621 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-527-9099 135 Wheel It In Bicycle Repair Shop 1210 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-716-6170 152

Miami-Dade County Big Wheel Cycle USA 3169 NE 163rd Street North Miami Beach, 33176 305-948-0116 201 Bike Link Store 6500 W 4th Ave. Hialeah, 33012 786-717-7400 Bike Tech 2220 Coral Way Coral Gables, 33145 305-858-3343 204 Bike Tech 7525 Bird Road Miami, 33155 305-261-1211 205 Brickell Bikes 70 SW 12th Street Miami, 33130 305-373-3633 206

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Broken Spokes Bikes 10451 NW Seventh Ave. Miami, 33150 305-758-3045 207 City Bikes 20335 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, 33180 305-682-8889 208 City Bikes 2801 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, 33137 786-437-6381 209 Coral Way Bicycle Shop 2237 Coral Way Coral Gables, 33145 305-856-5731 210 Cycle Mart 13799 S. Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay, 33176 305-238-5080 211 Cycle World Miami 8476 SW 40th Street Miami, 33165 305-221-2123 212 Elite Cycling & Fitness 13108 S. Dixie Highway Miami, 33156 786-242-3733 213 Enrique’s Bicycle Shop 800 NW 27th Ave. Miami, 33125 305-642-0701 214 Fusion Pro Bike Shop 14811 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, 33180 305-944-1280 215 Hialeah Schwinn Cycle 4070 E. Fourth Ave. Hialeah, 33013 305-822-4013 216 JB Bike Shop 7430 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, 33141 305-866-6322 217 Mack’s Cyclery 5995 Sunset Drive Miami, 33143

305-661-8363 218 Miami Beach Bicycle Center 746 Fifth St. Miami Beach, 33139 305-531-4161 219 Miami Bicycles and Repair 1951 NE 163rd Street North Miami Beach, 33162 305-940-1050 220 Miami Bike Shop, The 1800 Biscayne Blvd., #110 Miami, 33132 305-358-7004 221 South Miami Bike Shop 6600 SW 80th Street Miami, 33143 305-666-7702 225 Suncycling Cycle and Fitness Shop 3001 SW 27th Ave. Miami, 33133 786-409-2663 233 Two Wheel Picker Bicycle Shop 12471 SW 130 St., Unit B-1 Miami 33186 786-581-9499 226 Willie’s Bicycles 7915 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 33138 786-325-3830 229 Ultrabikex 61 Harbor Key Drive Key Biscayne, 33149 786-953-5612 227

Palm Beach County Bicycle Lab, The 2275 S. Federal Highway, #320 Delray Beach, 33483 561-276-2453 301 Bicycle World Jupiter 615 W. Indian Town Road, #101 Jupiter, 33408 561-427-6106 302 Bicycle World Lake Worth 6155 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, 33463

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561-439-5020 303 Bicycle World North Lake 628 Northlake Blvd. North Palm Beach,33408 561-840-9218 304 Bicyclery 1649 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, 33409 561-684-8444 305 Boca Bike Shop 799 E. Palmetto Park Rd. Boca Raton, 33432 561-218-4309 328 By Cycle 640 E. Ocean Ave., Suite 21 Boynton Beach, 33435 561-600-5944 Conte’s Bike Shop 3150 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, 33431 561-990-7700 306 Conte’s Bike Shop 393 N. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach, 33426 561-990-7700 308 Doghouse Performance Center 7815 NW Beacon Square Blvd., #210, Boca Raton, 33487 561-236-3359 310 J Town Bicycle 126 Center St., #B-1 Jupiter, 33485 561-575-2453 311 Jack the Bikeman 2406 Florida Ave. West Palm Beach, 33401 561-832-0072 312 Lake Park Bicycles 1438 10th St. Lake Park, 33403 561-842-0303 313 On Your Mark Performance 819 N. Federal Highway Lake Park, 33403 561-842-2453 314 Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop

50 Cocoanut Row Suite 117, Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-659-4583 315 Papa Wheelies 10287 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33414, 561-784-0000 316 Real Deal Bikes 103 S. U.S. Highway 1, #F1 Jupiter, 33477 561-746-0585 318 Relentless Bicycles 702 Lucerne Ave. Lake Worth, 33460 561-547-1396 319 Richwagon Bike Sport 298 NE Sixth Ave. Delray Beach, 33483 561-243-2453 320 Riders Only 6230 W. Indiantown Rd. Jupiter, 33458 561-510-6659 321 Trek Bicycle Store 335 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, 33432 561-405-6987 322 Trek Bicycle Store 800 Congress Ave.,#1A Boynton Beach, 33426 561-733-8300 323 Tri Bike Run 13975 U.S. Highway 1 Juno Beach, 33408 561-627-2453 324 Tune Cycles 3500 NW Boca Raton Blvd. #508 Boca Raton, 33431 561-392-7311 325 Velofix Mobile bike repair, Palm Beach/ Broward County 561-240-2453 Wheels of Wellington 12794 Forest Hills Blvd., #36 Wellington, 33414 561-795-3038 327

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Monroe County A & M Rentals 523 Truman Ave. Key West, 33040 305-294-4556 Big Pine Bicycle Center 31 County Road Big Pine Key, 33043 305-872-0130 Bike Shop, The 1110 Truman Ave. Key West, 33040 305-294-1073 Conch Bike Express 5603 Third Ave. Key West, 33040 305-294-4318 Eaton Bikes 930 Eaton St. Key West, 33040 305-294-8188 Island Bicycles 929 Truman Ave. Key West, 33040 305-292-9707 Overseas Outfitters 1700 Overseas Highway Marathon, 33050 305-289-1670 We Cycle 5160 U.S. Highway 1 Key West, 33040 305-292-3336

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Find it in the CQ Business Directory Let’s Ride To …

Let’s Get Healthy …

Craft Beer Tarpon River Brewery (CP) 280 SW 6th St. Fort Lauderdale 954-353-3193 LauderAle Brewery & Tap Room (CP) 3305 SE 14th Ave. Fort Lauderdale 954-653-9711

COFFEE & EATS Dolce Salato-Pizza/Gelato (CP) 2406 Wilton Drive Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-7677 Warsaw Coffee Company 815 NE 13th St. Fort Lauderdale 954-990-4189 Subculture Coffee 509 Clematis St. West Palm Beach 561-318-5142

Let’s Buy Some … APPAREL & GEAR Jules Threads, LLC Women’s Cycling Apparel and Accessories FB/JulesThreads IG@julesthreads www.julesthreads.com Runner’s Depot – Davie (CP) 2233 S. University Drive Davie 954-474-4074 Runner’s Depot – Coral Springs (CP) 5679 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs 954-575-2090

Let’s Find Some Cool … BICYCLE SERVICES Bike Dr. Derek 1216A NE 8th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 786-519-1540 https://bikedrderek.com #CyclingThroughAutism

HEALTH & WELLNESS GNC – Cypress Creek Station (CP) 6305 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale 954-776-644 CVS (CP) 1150 NE 26th St. Wilton Manors 954-566-7474 Tunie’s Natural Grocery (CP) 5651 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs 954-510-0410

Let’s Get Some Help … PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Certified Public Accountant Jennifer R. Smith, P.A. 301 Yamato Road #2195 Boca Raton 561-997-6797 www.southflorida-cpa.com Flipany – Nutrition/Activity Programs 1777 North Dixie Hwy. Fort Lauderdale 954-636-2388

Let’s Get Away … BICYCLE TOURS & TRAVEL Bicycle Adventures 8047 NE 68th St., Suite B140 Redmond, WA 800-443-6060

Let’s Get Stronger … COACHING & TRAINING Bob McCarty Training Mountain Bike Training, Markham Park www.mccartytraining.com Training With Potter Mt. Dora, FL www.trainingwithpotter.com

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Mountain Bike Trails / Family Friendly Parks If you know of a park that is not listed or see a listing that has incorrect information posted here, please email info@cyclingquarterly.com so we can make this list as current and accurate as possible.

Broward County Markham Park 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, seven days, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., weekdays free, weekends $1.50 per person, 13 miles of trails include novice, intermediate, expert, pro and adaptive, requires sign-in, waiver, safety video and a helmet, under 17 must have written consent from parent or legal guardian, 954-357-8868 Quiet Waters 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., summer hours 8 a.m.-7 p.m., $1.50 per person, weekdays free, novice,

intermediate and expert, requires sign-in, waiver, safety video and helmet, under 17 must have written consent from parent or legal guardian, bike rentals, sales, and service by Bike America, 954-357-5100

Miami–Dade County Virginia Key Mountain Bike Park Arthur Lamb Jr. Rd., Miami, seven days, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., $6 per car weekdays, $8 per car weekends, helmets required Oleta River State Park 3400 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, seven days, 8 a.m. to sunset, $6 per car, single occupant $4, pedestrians and

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cyclists $2, 10 miles of novice, intermediate, expert, bike rentals available, helmets required, 305919-1844 Amelia Earhart Park 401 E. 65th St. Hialeah, seven days, sunrise to sunset, year round, free, $7 parking on weekends, beginners, intermediate and expert, Genesis Mountain Bike rentals weekends only, helmets required

Palm Beach County Dyer Park Dyer Perimeter/Dyer Hill 7301 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach, seven days, sunrise to sunset,

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free, 4.4 miles, Dyer Perimeter Trail accommodates all levels of riders, Dyer Hill peaks at 55 ft., the trail is approximately 2.5 miles long ascending and descending, helmets required, 561-966-6600 Okeeheelee Park/Pinehurst Trail 7500 Forest Hill Blvd., West

Palm Beach, seven days, sunrise to sunset, free, 4.1 miles, tight single-track with berms, drops and shade, helmets required West Delray Regional Park 10875 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, seven days, sunrise to sunset, free, five miles, singletrack, challenging and creative

features, helmets required Jonathon Dickinson State Park 16450 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, seven days, 8 a.m. to sunset, fee $4-$10 per vehicle, bicycles $2, nine miles of trails, novice, intermediate, and expert, bike rentals available, helmets required, 772-546-2771

BMX Tracks/Associations Cycling Quarterly is collecting information for this category. If you know of a track that is not listed, please email info@cyclingquarterly.com so we can make this list as current and accurate as possible.

Miami–Dade County Miami South BMX 13050 SW 216th St., Miami, 33170 Tue., Practice, 6:30 p.m., Fee, $4.00 Thu., Practice, Local Race, 6:30 p.m. Fee, $4.00 practice, $7.00 Race

Sat., Practice, Local Race, 5 p.m., Fee $4.00 practice, $7.00 race Info: miamisouthbmx@att.net Contact: Track Operator, Ben Haddix 305-216-6618

Palm Beach County Okeeheelee BMX Parents, Inc.

7715 Forest Hills Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33413 Tue., Practice, 6:30 p.m., Thu., Practice, Local Race, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Practice, Local Race, 5 p.m., (see website for fees) Contact: Track Operator, Info@ okeeheeleebmx.com

Stadium Tracks/Velodrome Cycling Quarterly is collecting information for this category. If you know of a track that is not listed, please email info@cyclingquarterly.com so we can make this list as current and accurate as possible. Brian Piccolo Sports Park and Velodrome 9501 Sheridan St. Cooper

City, A 333.3-meter concrete cycling track with banking of approximately 30 degrees at the

apex and a 200-meter infield warm-up track. 954-357-5160 (after 3 p.m.)

Events/Festivals Cycling Quarterly is verifying events in South Florida to add to our quarterly listings. If you know of an event that is not listed or see a listing that has incorrect information posted here, please email info@cyclingquarterly.com so we can keep this list as current and accurate as possible. JANUARY January 6, Sunday, Venice, Piggys Revenge Endurance Challenge, 60+, 40, 20, 10 miles, http:// blog.piggysrevenge.com/, Off Road event, 300 rider limit

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January 6, Sunday, Spring Hill, Spring Hill Cycling Mania, 100, 65, 35 miles, VIP Warrriors Charity, https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/ SpringHill/SpringHillCyclingMania#raceContactFormSection, Hand cycles, wheel chair race

January 13, Sunday, Punta Gorda, Hamster Wheel, 200, 100, 62, 50, 12.5 miles, http://www.peaceriverridersbicycleclub.com/, Train for 24-hour Sebring January, TBA, Homestead, Tour de Reef Key Largo, 81, 37 miles,

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Travis, 786-636-8192, Food, vendor village, full-day event January 27, Sunday, Gainesville, Battle of Olustee, 110 miles, https://www.facebook.com/ events/333959820336175/, This is an elite event for advanced riders established for 48 years FEBRUARY February 10, Sunday, Clermont, Tour Latino, 100, 70, 50, 25, 10 miles, 407-428-5872, http://www. tourlatino.org, 6th annual February 10, Sunday, Palmetto, SPBC Spring Classic, 104, 60, 36, 18 miles, American Cancer, 727- 517-2449, http://spbc. clubexpress.com/ February 16, Saturday, Lake Worth, LoopFor Literacy, 31, 15 miles, 561-279-9103, https://www. literacypbc.org/event/loop-for-literacy/, Bike, Walk, Run event

February 16, Saturday, Boca Raton, Ride 4 Orphans, 65, 32 miles, Ride 4 Orphans, 561- 994-5000, http://www.ride4orphans.com/ February, Jupiter, 2018 Giro di Zeppoli / Tour de Donut, 50, 25 miles, Kevin, 561-644-9278 February 24, Sunday, Melbourne, Cycle 4 Alzheimers, 100, 62, 10 miles, 321-253-4430 x 105, https://cycle4alz.org/, Brevard Alzheimers Foundation February 24, Sunday, Havana, Havana Hills Ride, 88, 48, 24, miles, Tony, 850-539-7711, https:// havanahillsride.weebly.com/, Tallahassee area February 24, Sunday, Miramar, Tour de Broward, 62, 31 miles, Joe Dimaggio Hospital, 954-265-3454, http://support.mhsfoundation. org/site/TR?fr_id=1070&pg=entry, 10th annual

MARCH March 3, Sunday, Naples, TD Bank Naples Bike Brunch, 100, 62, 30, 20, 5, miles, https://www. facebook.com/BillBoneTwilight/ March 9, Saturday, Dunedin, Ride 4 Animals, 62, 31, 25, miles March 23, Saturday, Inverness, Clean Air Ride, 100, 48, 28, 14 miles, Citrus Road Runners, 352-637-2475, http://www. cleanairride.com/ March 24, Sunday, Palm City, Riding For Heros, 105, 80, 58, 40 miles March 24, Sunday, Hallendale, Granfondo Garneau, 50 miles, 561-289-9052, http://delraygranfondo.com/ March 30, Saturday, Palm Coast, Up with Down Bike Ride, 100, 62, 31, miles, Charity Ride

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Clubs/Organizations Cycling Quarterly is trying to reach each club and organization in South Florida so we can add to our quarterly listings. If you know of a club or organization that is not listed or see a listing that has incorrect information posted here, please email info@cyclingquarterly.com so we can keep this list as current and accurate as possible.

BROWARD COUNTY Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee 115 S. Andrews Ave. Ft, Lauderdale, FL 954-357-6644 Century Towing Riders Pembroke Pines 954-605-7075, Early morning rides weekdays, monthly centuries, SAG supported, first timers encouraged CSP Express Coral Springs Parkland Express info@cspexpress.com Cycling Family Broward Road bikes, group rides, all levels Arnie Prieto 954-274-1515 One Love Cycling Road bikes, group rides, all levels, Facebook, Onelovecycling

South Broward Wheelers Davie southbrowardwheelers.com Team Memorial Hollywood 954-985-5800 teammemorial.com zMotion zmotion@zmotion.org 561-504-8815

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EBC Everglades Bicycle Club Miami info@evergladesbc.com Oleta Trail Blazers Facebook Group www.oletatrailblazers.com South Florida Bike Coalition 333 NE 23rd Street Miami, 33137 305-982-7374

South Florida Triathletes Team Hammerheads teamhammerheads.com

PALM BEACH COUNTY Boca Raton Bicycle Club 561-403-0048 bocaratonbicycleclub.com Delray Beach Bicycle Club Touring club 561-702-6376 delraybeachbikeclub.com Florida Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts, Inc. (FORCE) Royal Palm Beach forcemtb.org On Your Mark Cycling Club Racing club 561-842-2453 oymbike.com Team Storm Riders West Palm Beach teamstormriders.com

The fastest human to ride a bicycle over open ground is Denise Mueller-Korenek, who rode a custom bike at an average of 183.932 miles per hour — shattering a world record that had stood since 1995 — on September 16, 2018. MuellerKorenek, 45, set the record for fastest speed riding in a slipstream, teaming up with Shea Holbrook, a professional race car driver who piloted a dragster that led the cyclist across the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. —NPR.org

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CQ Focus on the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Riders share the message for the day: Bikes for Boobs.

The peloton on the move! The 5th Annual Ride to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer was put on by cyclist and cancer survivor Eve Mart and a group of dedicated volunteers. This ride started from Markham Park on an early September morning, bringing together hundreds of riders to raise funds for breast cancer research. Participants enjoyed SAG support, rest stops and clear weather for the ride. Music and good food capped off another successful year for this event. Text and photos by Gabriel J. Diaz/VeloPista Photo Cycling Quarterly South Florida

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How Cycling Quarterly Serves the Bicycle Community Bike Shop Owners, Management and Staff Introduce Their Customers to Cycling Quarterly

Broward County: Simon Londoño “I use Cycling Quarterly to promote cycling in my area and invite new people into this wonderful sport. I use all the tips and read all the stories in each edition so I can help customers know and understand everything about riding. They can check out all the group rides in their area and all the shops around them, as well. Every edition also has cool biking stories people can relate to. Cycling Quarterly is very appealing and welcoming for people new to the Simon Londoño sport.” — Simon Londoño Mega Cycle 1390 SW 160th Ave Sunrise, Florida 954-384-0400 simon@MegaCycle.cc Mega Cycle owner: Cy Maddox, in business 28 years. Cy likes to fish, ride his bike by the beach and – surprise, surprise – also likes beer. 32

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Palm Beach County: Steve Risley “I love Cycling Quarterly because in Florida we get many tourists and out of towners. They come to the bike shop and ask for places to ride, group rides, general questions. I grab the recent copy of Cycling Quarterly and show them the articles, club pages and where to ride. They are always pleased with the amount of information, and local photos, along with the informative and entertaining articles. It’s a super useful tool that allows me to serve Here’s Steve Risley making sure each bicycle my customers better.” —Steve professionally serviced has a copy of Cycling Quarterly attached. Risley, Sales Associate Bicycle World 6155 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, (561) 439-5020 Serving South Florida over 30 years, Bicycle World owner: Dave Haynes Miami-Dade: Karim Nahim Karim says: “As a bike shop in South Florida’s busiest city, with a thriving local bike scene and visitors from all over the world, one of the most commonly asked questions is, “Where can we ride?” With Cycling Quarterly magazine we can show them the wide variety of weekly rides and guide them through the map provided. There’s a QR code they can scan with their phone providing access to a map with every road in each of the counties that lists bicycle suitability ratings. CQ is a great take-home read for our customers interested in getting involved in the bicycle community. With its coverage of events, Do’s and Dont’s of riding, and their exciting human-interest stories, CQ is a well regarded resource and guide for Everything Cycling in South Florida” The Miami Bike Shop 1800 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 305-358-7004 Owners: Rudy Marquez / Karim Nahim Cycling Quarterly South Florida

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Cycle Speak Saddle

Frame

Handlebar grip Shock absorber Front brakes Fork

Seat post

Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Chain stay

Wheel Spokes Hub Rim Tire Valve

Rear brakes Cogset Rear derailleur

Front derailleur Chain Chain rings

Adaptive bicycle: A bicycle modified for a cyclist with physical challenges. This may include modification to the drivetrain or braking systems, additional wheels, such as a trike or quad cycle, or other enhancements that provide stability and accessibility. Aerobars: Extension to road bike handlebars, which support the elbows and are conducive to a lower, more aerodynamic position. Mainly for triathlons and time-trial races. Attack: To challenge the leader by quickly accelerating and advancing your position to the front of a pack, group, paceline or peloton. Balance bike: A child’s training bike with two wheels and no pedals to teach confidence and balance. Berm: Dirt that has been banked around a sharp turn to keep bikes from skidding off the trail. BMX bike, BMX: Abbreviation for bicycle motocross — generally a small, single-gear bike for off-road competition, jumping, stunts and tricks in skate parks. Bonk: Slang for running out of energy, particularly on a long-distance ride. Brain bucket: Slang for a cycling helmet or head protection. Breakaway: When a cyclist or cyclists accelerate and

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leave a gap behind the main group. Cadence: Revolutions per minute (RPM) the speed at which a cyclist pedals. Cassette: The cluster of various sized sprockets that attaches to the hub (axel) of the rear wheel. The rear derailleur is used to switch between these sprockets. Chainring: The large forward ring that transfers energy from the pedals to the rear wheel via the chain. Chase: When a cyclist tries to catch up to a rider. Clip-in: A mechanical method of attaching a cyclist’s shoe to the pedal, which increases the efficiency of the pedal stroke. Crank: The component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider’s legs into rotational motion that drives the chain, which, in turn, drives the rear wheel. Cruiser bike: A single-speed bike with a coaster brake, typically with 26-inch tires for slow, relaxed riding. Derailleur: A mechanism for shifting gears on a bike by moving the chain between different-sized sprockets. Drafting: To ride closely behind another rider to

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harness their slipstream, reducing wind resistance and effort. Drop: To leave a rider behind in a group, usually because the rider cannot sustain the group’s tempo. Drop handlebars: A type of handlebar in which the middle of the bar is the highest point to provide a range of grip positions, typically for high-performance and long-distance bicycles. Drop ride: A group ride that will not slow down or wait for a rider to catch up. Fixie bike: A fixed gear bike with just one gear and no freewheel. When the back wheel turns, the pedals turn. Gap: The distance between riders large enough for drafting to no longer be effective. Granny gear: The lowest or easiest gear to pedal, typically for climbing a hill. Hammer: To ride fast. A group riding fast is called hammerheads. Hardtail: A mountain bike with a rigid rear. Helmet: Head protection, known as a brain bucket. Hood: The stationary part of the brake lever that attaches to the handlebars. It can serve as an alternate handrest with drop handlebars. Jump: Any feature that could send you and your bike airborne. Kit: A group of parts that complete a frame into a bicycle. In addition, matching jersey, shorts or bibs are also called a kit. Mechanical: Slang for a bicycle that needs a repair. For example, a rider during a no-drop ride might yell, “Mechanical!” to alert the group to wait for a repair. MTB: Mountain bike. No-drop ride: A group ride that will slow down or wait for a rider to catch up. On your wheel: This term informs a cyclist in front that you have positioned yourself in their slipstream for optimum drafting. For example, “I’m on your wheel.” Overlapping: The position when the leading edge Cycling Quarterly South Florida

of a rider’s front tire is ahead of the trailing edge of the rear wheel of the bicycle ahead. This can lead to crashes. Paceline: A group riding at high speed by drafting one behind the other. Riders take turns at the front (pulling) to break the wind, then rotate to the back to rest in the draft. Larger groups often form double pacelines with two lines of riders. Peloton: The main group in a road race. Pickup ride: A mapped ride of a route and distance, usually on a regular date, time and place. It may or may not be a no-drop ride open to all riders. Pull: To take the lead on a paceline and break the wind for following riders. The length of time varies by tempo and the skill level of the group and individual. Roadie: A cyclist who rides a road bike. Rollers: Humps in the trail. Saddle: Bike seat. SAG wagon, SAG: A support vehicle that follows longer group rides to offer mechanical assistance, food and minor first aid. Single-track: A trail just wide enough for one bike or hiker at a time. A fire road, which everyone hates, is considered double track. Shifter: A mechanism for controlling the derailleur to shift the chain to the desired gear to optimize speed, efficiency and comfort. Sprint zone: Most group rides have a selected section where riders “attack” each other, often at the end. Stairs: A set of stairs built into a feature on a bike trail. Tabletop: A long, flat jump formed by a launch and landing set at similar heights, with the area between them filled in. Tandem bike: A bicycle built for two. The captain traditionally sits in the front to control steering, braking and shifting while the stoker pedals in the back. Teeter-totter: See-saw designed for bikes.

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