FBA in Its Messenger10th Year

www.floridabicycle.org P.O. Box 718, Waldo, FL 32694 Vol. 10, No. 1 Winter 2007 Advocating a -friendly Florida OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION, INC. Central Florida: great bike-riding terrain plus a unique learning experience with FBA’s Discovery Center tours by John D. Hopkins he gentle hills north of Orlando reward a bicyclist's T energy and curiosity with natural delights for the ear and eye. Whether your tastes run to birdcalls or to charming vistas, surprises wait along the curving, oak-shaded roads of western Volusia County.

Here in the tiny city of Lake Helen, 11 riders in November and 12 in December embarked on the first five-day tours offered by the Florida Discovery Bicycle Center, a pioneer- ing program of the Florida Bicycle Association. The idea is to help riders brush up their skills while bicycling with a certified Photo: John D. Hopkins instructor—and especially to refresh their Above: Tour participants get safety and bike awareness of how to stay safe on the road. I handling instruction from FDBC program call it bike camp for grown-ups. director Lyndy Moore. Road and bicycle You check in on a Sunday afternoon, start ht:Jh .Hopkins John D. Photo: safety are integral components of each dis- Monday in the Road 1 training of the covery center tour. Left: FBA president League of American Bicyclists, then daily yards that first week for two of our evening Mighk Wilson (r.) studies Lee Berger’s pan- pedal out from town as weather and other meals, tasty indulgences in Southern cacke flipping technique during lunch variables allow. favorites—barbecued ribs and chicken one around the table top griddle at Deleon Springs State Park. This is a vacation with a second purpose, night, ham, black-eyed peas and fried green the greater enjoyment of a hobby that also tomatoes another. Naturally there was icy offers growing numbers of Americans a sweet tea. healthy escape from abject dependence on Some other meals were served by two the car. local bed-and-breakfasts, the Ann Stevens Lake Helen stands a minute or two off House, built in the 1890s by one of the origi- Interstate 4 between Orlando and Daytona nal spiritualists of neighboring Cassadaga, Beach. It's about 50 years removed from and Cabin on the Lake, recently bought by Santos Successes either one. Phil and Heather Lindsay, from England. by Renee Blaney, OMBA president This little place has limited its growth in They fed us well, with succulent steaks at order to preserve the gentle pleasures of the Stevens House and, from the Brits’ 2006 WAS A BANNER YEAR for the small-town life. Motor traffic is slow, front kitchen, a hearty cottage pie with young Santos bike trails and the Ocala Mountain lawns deep and shady, and the people warm- asparagus, rounded off with grandmum's Bike Association (OMBA). improvements made by Office of Greenways ly welcoming. lemon cake. In response to threats to the exsistance of and Trails (OGT, a division of the As we pedaled through town on our Another day, our group pedaled to DeLeon off-road bike riding secondary to the inher- Department of Environmental Protection) excursions to nearby sights such as DeBary Springs State Park for kayaking, followed by ent risk of the sport, land managers and and OMBA, a club established more than 10 Hall, some of us virtually glowing in light- lunch from the tabletop grills at the park's enthusiasts teamed up to protect years ago to develop and maintain Santos weight garb of neon lime or international Old Sugar Mill Restaurant, where diners Santos. trails. orange, smiles and friendly waves greeted us pour and flip their own pancakes. Our tour of We have received accolades from all This partnership of land managers and a over— FBA, the International Mountain volunteer group has brought incredible along the way. a working orange grove included a healthy Biking Association (IMBA), and several The welcome was more than outward. national magazines—for the efforts and Residents had us into their homes and back- Please see , page 9 Please see Santos, page 8 2 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

City names denote board member distribution. Is your area represented? Contact a board member today!

Advocating a bicycle-friendly Florida Gulf Breeze Thanks to Our Donors! (4th Q 2006) P.O. Box 718, Waldo, FL 32694 Lifetime members Waldo (FBA HQ) Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton Raynal Executive Director Program Director/ Membership Director dB Technologies Laura Hallam Bikeshop Liaison Deb Devoe P.O. Box 718 Lyndy Moore 2738 Gables Drive Brooksville Orlando Waldo, FL 32694 PO Box 780371 Eustis, FL 32726 Seminole Paceline Leaders ($1,000+) Phone: 352-468-3430 Orlando, FL 32878-0371 [email protected] Tampa William Hough Fax: 352-468-3430 Phone/Fax 407-282-3245 Cell: 407-399-9961 [email protected] [email protected] Ft. Myers Titanium Partners ($500 - $999)

Boynton Bch James Nash David Henderson and Kim Ogren Miami

Board of Directors Golden Gears ($250 - $499) Mighk Wilson, President Linda Crider, Ph.D. John Sinibaldi, Jr Bruce and Tricia Martin 737 S. Mills Ave. 1030 SW 11 Terrace 5401 110th Way Orlando, FL 32801 Gainesville, FL 32601 Seminole, FL 33772 Phone: 407-898-4137 Work Phone: 352-392-8192 Phone: 727-399-5804 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Silver Spokes ($100 - $249)

Dan Moser, Vice President Dwight Kingsbury Joseph Brooks 1449 Linhart Ave. Gary Smigiel Alan Wiginton Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Niles and Vickie Doug and Kate Anderson Dietrich Home/Off. Ph./Fax: Roy and Sandy Edward Reid 941-334-6417 Advisory Board Walters Laura Hallam [email protected] Donald Braverman Ken and Michelle Duke Breitenbach, Development [email protected] and Marianne Languedoc David Henderson, Secretary [email protected] George Martin, Law Enforcement Training Coulton Lawrence Jaffe Brock and Kathy Max and Jan 111 NW First Street, Suite 910 Ken Bryan [email protected] Magruder Koletzke Miami, FL 33128 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Florida Field Office Bob Michaels, FORBA Phone: 305-666-4718 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Paul Casazza, Law Enforcement Laura Minns, Scrapbook and Memory Book [email protected] Steve Diez, Treasurer [email protected] 20 N. Main Street, Room 262 Raphael Clemente, Racing Bronze Pedals ($50 - $99) Roger Pierce, Florida Touring Calendar Brooksville, FL 34601 [email protected] Tina Russo and Lisa [email protected] Phone: 352-754-4057 x 125 Maria Bazzini Cashulette Hal Downing, Legal Affairs [email protected] Robert Seidler, Filmmaker Thomas Singletary Mark Flynn [email protected] [email protected] Robert Belschner Martin Trautschold Don Braverman Herb Hiller, Journalist Dave and Carol Art and Judy 27A Stratford Lane West [email protected] Randall Williams, Newsletter Warren Ackerman Gary and Liz Bryant Theresa Ziegler Boynton Beach, FL. 33436 [email protected] Dwight Kingsbury, Historian Richard and Joyce Joan Quinn Phone: 847-864-9911 [email protected] Wilson Mike and Martha [email protected] Jeffrey Lopotin Gomez Henry N. Lawrence, III, Special Programs Steven and Paula Alan Levin Fee Leslie Gradwell Jack Logomarsino Bill Weidenfeller Tim Strauser and Patrick Donovan Marcy Wilson Mark Sussman Join FBA Visit FBA’s Website Thomas Yeoman Kathy Steen Use the application form on the www.floridabicycle.org Ken and Lisa Patrick McNulty last page. Suggested contribu- Lecomte Anthony Waldron Paul and Sarah Paul and Lois tions (tax deductible): Subscribe to FBA Minton Lester News, and FBA and George Wicker Ken and Cynthia Individual $25 Richard Hammock LaRoe Family $35 FORBA e-mail lists Student/living lightly $15 Stay up-to-date on bicycle issues Membership Categories Bicycle Club $100 with these statewide communica- Paceline Leaders ($1,000+) Corporate/Agency $100 tions exchanges. Club & Corporate Titanium Partners ($500-$999) Higher donations are greatly Acme Bicycle Shop Golden Gears ($250-$499) Trek Bicycle Store of Estero appreciated! To subscribe to Florida Bicycle St Petersburg Bike Club Association's FBAlink, send an e-mail Silver Spokes ($100-$249) Suncoast Bicycle Club to [email protected] or Make check payable Bronze Pedals ($50-$99) Tampa Bay Freewheelers and mail to: [email protected].(for Spacecoast Freewheelers daily digest, e-mail fba-subscribe- Sarasota-Manatee Bicycle Club Florida Bicycle Association, Inc. [email protected]). For FBA News, Membership in FBA includes a P.O. Box 718 [email protected] subscription to the Florida Bicycle Waldo, FL 32694 Association Messenger. Winter 2007 3

President’s message... Geeks wanted Mighk Wilson

few months ago a story Fixies themselves are not the point here; try) to collect information on cycling inter- it's how their popularity has grown. ests such as bike shops, cycling-specialist ran in the Chicago FBA has attempted to keep up with the attorneys, and touring info. A evolution of the Web, but not as well as it We want to facilitate local cycling advo- Tribune (and many of could, or as I'd like to see. cacy. Doing such things requires a lot of its affiliated Tribune papers) Ultimately our success as an organization time and money if you have to get a person will hinge on how well we connect with to go out and collect and update such infor- on the increasing popularity people and provide them with things or mation. people are searching for. information of value. But what if those interests came to us Those are not necessarily the same things. of "fixies,” Our Web presence is OK, but it doesn't instead? Check out www.google.com/trends. You fixed gear bikes, the kind that track racers take anywhere close to full advantage of the If we had a Web presence that provided can compare how search terms rank. You'll ride in velodromes. The rear hub is fixed; Web's current connectivity potential, and as value to all the state's cycling interests, they see that people are searching for "bike you can't coast. quickly as things evolve on the Web we could provide their own information through trails" about 20 times more often than they This trend is not just in Chicago, but don't want to get any our hub. How search for "bike safety." nation-wide. I've been used to seeing fixies further behind. about an interactive I know things like these can be done techni- in bike meccas like Portland, or in cities with Our site is rather map where cyclists cally; it's all just data. But we also need to big bike messenger crews, but seeing them old-school. It has If you are Web savvy, or know could rank the understand how to draw more people to our pop up in Orlando has been quite a surprise. good information on someone who is, and are roads? site and keep them coming back. it and it looks great, An area where So that's why this column is entitled I've seen groups of fixies riding through willing and able to help FBA, my neighborhood. but it provides no cyclists could "Geeks Wanted." If you are Web savvy, or They're not club riders; no spandex; often opportunity for oth- we want to hear from you. schedule small know someone who is, and are willing and no helmets. Some are off-the-shelf models; ers to contribute group rides or find able to help FBA, we want to hear from others home-made from conventional bikes. other than by sending out if another bike you. This trend is clearly not coming from the us an e-mail. commuter might live nearby one could ride Even if it's just to give us some ideas or bike shops, from bike clubs, or certainly any We have an e-mail list, but it's primarily a with? leads to follow. mainstream media. discussion forum, not a very good tool for Find out where you can rent a bike? Please contact me at One key clue to the origin of the trend: the compiling information or making connec- Our site is oriented around the things we [email protected], or Laura Hallam at riders are all 20-somethings. tions. do and wish to do, which is necessary. But [email protected] if you can boost It's clearly the Web. For instance, we have tried (or wanted to perhaps it also needs to be about the things FBA from the 20th to the 21st Century.

Executive Director’s report... What is energy exactly? aybe this finally hide all their transportation energy costs and Laura Hallam wastes associated with them. could be the year Most of the time we forget that energy is M used in the transportation and creation of we begin to almost all the products, even organic ones understand what it is that that show up at our doors or on our tables. By cutting out the transportation costs we pushes our . bring the efficiency level up to a much high- er point than if we let everything show up from other places. Most fertilizers that grow Plants have been doing it for hundreds of more too. If you upgrade your auto, upgrade Of course, when we think about it, it is ener- the crops come from crude oils too. millions of years very effectively and effi- it to something more efficient, preferably gy in the form of calories burned from the There is a term that is growing in our ciently. electric or hybrid. food we ate before the ride. society and it deals with processes with You as the consumer will have to educate And when you buy products look deeply Energy is a component of everything manufacturing that happen at room tempera- yourself on the real issues concerning elec- into their energy use history. But by all around us not just the stuff that makes the ture using water as the main solution, not tric versus hydrogen powered cars and means, make it a fun year full of useful dis- cars go zoom past us or us past them. dangerous chemicals, where nothing is heat- understand that it's not about what kind of coveries, applications and preparations. Everything that was made, by humans, ed, treated or beat. power is pushing you forward but what kind Why as bicyclists should we care? It's was usually made by a process that was Bio-mimicry is the word. of energy it takes to create, maintain and more about being partners in a world where heated, treated or beat to get that item into Presently with bio-mimicry, scientists drive those vehicles. everything is dependent on oil and energy. the form that it presently exists and energy have been observing natural processes and Total Energy Loading and use is the It's about knowing and understanding that did the heating, beating and treating. applying those to industry. Gigantic gains thought package we need to unwrap and use there are many scientists around the world This heat, beat and treat mentality uses are being made in the areas of solar panels, each day with each purchase. working hard on these issues and making huge amounts of energy, most of which cleaning agents and natural solutions of all There is no free ride in a world of energy great headway. comes from overseas in the form of crude kinds and both types. and the sources of it are changing and should It's about not giving up hope and becom- oil. Think of the word solutions and check it be. ing involved in your community wherever Being a part of a bicyclist-related organi- all out on the WEB. You may be sur- Today it seems we are still being manipu- you live. zation, we may want to consider in the prised—as was I. lated by both the automobile manufacturing It's about regionalizing your lifestyle and upcoming year all the ramifications of the Within the next 10 years, scientists hope associations and the oil producing compa- needs to reflect conservation of energy and word energy whether it's while we drive our to have all the protein interactions under- nies. better manufacturing processes. You've cars, when we buy new things or, on our stood with the process of natural sunlight It is up to us, the citizen and consumer of always been part of the solution as a bicy- bicycle, be quite efficient and effective with driven photosynthesis where light energy is these products, to understand their true ener- clist. using locally produced energy to do our transformed to other types of energy with an gy coefficients. Mandates are falling in the Now you can be a bigger part of the solu- local types of things. efficiency rate of 98%. last days of the oil empire only to be tion as an educated citizen who uses a bicy- When we shop we can look for products This will one day give us organic—based restored and applied by us the informed con- cle for uncountable real reasons too. that are bio-regional and created by methods solar collectors that are cheap to produce, sumer. other than the heat, beat and treat method highly efficient and will simply change This is the year for knowledge and then such as local foods and products that don't everything about energy forever. action. Ride your bike more and look up 4 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

FBA in its 10th year working toward better Fla. bicycling

Renewed inspiration drawn from tragedy brought the association back to life. FBA on September 27, 2006, entered its 10th year of dedication to building a more bicycle-friendly Florida.

Jump in on our back wheel as we lead you toward our 10th anniversary with a review of where FBA has been, and, with your encouragement and support, where we hope to be.

A newsletter without a name FBA’s original logo represented announces the rebirth of the Florida Bicycle the statewide emphasis on bicy- cling programs organizers felt Association. The official 501(c)(3) charter is dated September 27, was crucial to an effective 1997. advocacy program. The cover story reviews the December 26, 1996, crash that killed Margaret Reynal and Doug Hill near Gainesville, whose deaths, according to the newsletter, “cast a glaring light on our plight as cyclists in a motorized world.” What difference, the story asks, would better roads with marked bicycle lanes, better education for both cyclists and motorists and more supportive law enforcement make?

Board of Directors Summer 1998 The summer 1998 newsletter listed Share the Road specialty license plate campaign announced FBA’s board as follows: President Henry Lawrence Vice President Linda Crider (succeeded Lawrence in October 1998) Secretary Dwight Kingsbury Membership Art Ackerman Lee Marks Daniel Moser (nominated) Tina Russo (nominated)

Very Important Volunteers (VIPs) Lyndy Lyle The new FBA was no slouch in the visions department with a mission of statewide education and advocacy. That was a big order for a club with few members and membership fees of only $20/individual ($30/family). To help pro- By Miller vide funding for educational programs it hoped to manage and develop, FBA resurrected an idea from the old FBA Chris Sands and set out a campaign to obtain legislative approval for a “Share the Road” license plate. All the association need- ed was 10,000 signatures on a support petition, $30,000 to pay for the initial plate run, a marketing plan for spend- Executive Director ing the funds and encouraging ongoing sales and a bill passed by Florida’s House and Senate. Deadline for signa- Carol Wilson tures and funding: December 1998. As 1998 drew to an end, FBA asked Bike Florida for help with the required fee. Bike Florida was happy to assist. FBA and its new plate partner met the year end deadline and proceeded to the next stage of the game: tag design and legislative approval. Then excutive director Carol Wilson credited, among others, Henry Lawrence for spearheading the tag campaign, the Governor’s Council (Bike Florida’s parent organization at the time) for helping with the inital hurdles and FDOT’s Pat Pieratte for her work in securing 402 grant funding that reimbursed Bike Florida for the $30k. You can read a more complete history of the tag at www.floridabicycle.org/sharetheroadstory.html. Winter 2007 5

CAUSE OF DEATH: APATHY - A Cautionary Tale... West Palm Beach Bicycle Club folds by Linda Leeds FBA’s first 10 years... It is with regret and sadness that we tinued several years ago, because no one announce the disbanding of what was per- wanted to organize it or even help. haps the oldest cycling club in the state, the Bob Mohr started the Lake Okeechobee FB West Palm Beach Bicycle Club, on Lark, a one-day 120 mile road ride around A and FORB December 31, 2006. the Big O, in 1989, with eight riders and one Off ro A beg Founded in 1963 by Bob Husky, who support vehicle. ad in m passed away this past summer, this once- It grew to over 100 riders and was suc- F associ erger BA co ation b talks great club slowly died of apathy, disinterest cessful for several years. It later was domi- mmit ecom and the unwillingness of most members to nated by racing groups from other counties, tee es take responsibility for the club. making it very difficult to run properly and For most of its 43 years, the club was safely. very active in many aspects of cycling: regu- Then the same old problem reared its ugly lar weekly rides, a time trial series, advoca- head, and that event, too, was discontinued. cy, social events and touring. The Time Trial Series was tremendously Touring included three major events: the successful for quite a while, drawing riders Tour of Sebring, the Cross Florida Tour and from all over South Florida. Most took place the Lake Okeechobee Lark. on A1A, with a few longer ones out on State The Tour of Sebring began in 1982, grow- Road 80 near 20 Mile Bend. ing out of the September Century program Traffic management became difficult. by the League of American Bicyclists (then Without this, it's not possible to run a safe Late in ’98 FBA dis- using the term “Wheelmen”) and was and effective race. And then, too, the same patched its then secretary Dwight attended at its peak by almost 600 cyclists. old problem. Kingsbury to meet with Florida Off It was tremendously successful both in Several of the weekly rides go on as self- Association board members about merger possibilities. After a long popularity and as a "cash cow" for the club, sustaining events, but these don't require meeting, during which, as Kingsbury reported, “the consumption of prodigious allowing it to make substantial donations to much effort or commitment, and people platefuls of Italian cuisine” (accompanied we surmise by equally prodigious many worthy causes involving cycling want to ride, so naturally, the rides go on. amounts of adult beverage), the group reached an agreement to consider and/or children. Interest in helping with club administra- agreement. Hurricane Frances in 2004 caused the tion dropped to almost nothing. The club tour’s postponement, and by the next year, was on life support for the past two years: Shortly thereafter, FORBA’s Bob Michaels attended FBA’s 1998 annual board no one wanted to take responsibility for pro- no president or vice president, very few meeting where much give and take ultimately resulted in a marriage, of sorts ducing the event. directors, and no one offering to step up of the two organizations. The host hotel, the Kenilworth Lodge, despite repeated pleas to the general mem- graciously ran it in 2005, donating the pro- bership. Many wanted to have a club, but no Nuptuals eventually took place in February ’99, with FORBA becoming an ceeds to the club, with the arrangement that one wanted to help make it happen. FBA committee. the event would "belong" to the Lodge after Club assets have been split evenly that if the club was unable to organize it. In between the Florida Bicycle Association and 2006, that's what happened. The event con- the Boca Raton Bicycle Club's A1A Legal tinues successfully, but no longer under club Defense Fund. auspices. PLEASE don't let this happen to your The Cross Florida Tour began in the '60s club. Do what you must to maintain interest June 1 as a stage race across the state, and national- and participation in not just activities but in 999 ly-known racers came to participate. The administration. ‘Share route varied, but for many years went from Bring in new people to keep things fresh. the the East Coast to the West. Make it fun. Gov Roa . Jeb B d’ tag In later years, as it became harder to pro- Most of all, instill a sense of responsibili- ush bil duce a race due to increasing traffic, the ty in your members, and urge them to "own" signs b l pas ill into ses event evolved as a tour. It always included a part of cycling's future. law century, and sometimes went from Okeechobee to Punta Gorda. It was discon- Linda Leeds was a WPBBC member from 1975 until its demise in December.

Top 10 Cyclist Resolutions for 2007

10. Create an off road bike trail easement through your neighbor’s yard. 9. Find IRS loophole enabling tax-free purchase of your 10th bike. 8. Clean out large fungus colonies infesting Camelbak. 7. Shave total body to decrease wind resistance. 6. Rent pressure washer to clean mud cemented to your . 5. Clothe African village with ride T-shirt collection. The plate design (shown on facing page) used to kick off the initial campaign subsequently 4. Add hot tub in space previously occupied by T-shirt collection. evolved into the plate design shown above. The original design created problems with the tag authorities and was set aside in favor of a centrally located graphic drawn to show the biker 3. Contribute favorite recipes to Cooking with Cliff Bars recipe book. as seen from a passing car “allowing plenty of room” for the bicyclist. After six years on the road the original plate has been retired, replaced by a design that 2. Introduce yourself to someone new at each ride. Use a different name hearkens back to the original layout. For those of you who came in late, the newest plate each time. design (see page 8 and also the back cover) was the result of a competition juried by FBA members. From the beginning, Share the Road revenues have been split between FBA and Bike 1. Commit to a wild bike trip worthy of a cover spread in the FBA Florida and used for education. Messenger and actually send in the story with pictures. 6 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

Health Matters... Do you have computer vison syndrome? by Louis P. Brady, MD, AAOS

Take this short quiz to see if you may have 3. The eye responds to a printed word in a the most reliable way to determine com- puter user whether or not the individual symptoms of computer vision syndrome. way similar to the way it responds to a puter eye strain. reported symptoms of CVS. computer image. True 9. d. All of the above. A study conducted by 1. What are the symptoms of computer True False the University of California at Berkeley vision syndrome, or CVS? False School of Optometry found that children as a. Eye strain 6. When using a computer, the eyes blink young as two may be seriously affected by b. Headaches 4. What is the primary reason for comput- about... extended computer use unless they are using c. Blurred vision er vision syndrome? a. Twice as frequently as when reading the right prescription. d. Neck and shoulder pain a. Glare on the computer screen b. The same amount e. All of the above b. An inability to focus properly on the c. Half as frequently As people mature, subtle changes may computer images d. Five times less often become apparent in their vision. 2. According to the American Optometric c. Images that are too small Although it may be cause for concern, Association, what percentage of the esti- d. Computer stations that are not ergonomi- 7. In a room or office where a computer is such vision changes are considered normal mated 143 million Americans who use cally sound used, lighting should be... and an expected part of growing older. computers are affected by CVS? a. Half as bright Common sense dictates that with new- a. 10-15 percent 5. Studies show that the "Big E" vision b. Twice as bright found science regarding optical computer b. 25-30 percent test that most people are familiar with is c. About the same exposure, wearing glasses set for the comput- c. 50 percent d. Doesn't matter er working distance and decreasing the d. 70-75 percent accommodative effort, can prevent perma- 8. There is a relationship between work- nent vision changes. place productivity and a proper vision Even contact lens wearers may need to prescription for computer use. wear glasses over their contacts for computer True use. False What to do? 9. A recent study on children and comput- 1. Get routine eye exams. ers found that... 2. Know your vision status. a. Children may experience more problems 3. Know your family's history (glaucoma, than adults because of their size and the macular degeneration, cataracts). fact that most computers are set up for 4. Eat dark leafy vegetables high in Lutein— adults specific for eye health. b. As many as 30 percent of children who 5. Take action if you are on a computer two use computers are putting undue stress on hours or more daily. their eyes c. 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The printed word has contrast and ❏❏❏ well-defined edges that the computer image lacks. Order Vision Complete, item #0961 by call- This informative guide describes several dozen wonder- 4. b. An inability to focus properly on the ing 1-800-864-2489 mention account ful inns or B&Bs, with at least two rides originating from computer images. The eyes cannot remain R45790501.....All profits go to FBA when each inn or nearby. focused on the pixel-generated images on a you use this account number. Accommodations are described down to the smallest computer screen. Therefore, the eyes must Questions: call 1-800-605-5322 nuance; rides are illustrated by handy maps and focus and refocus thousands of times per detailed cue sheets. Bed, Breakfast & Bike Florida day while viewing the screen. The focusing Archived articles include: features one circular route and five interconnected cross-Florida routes covering muscles of the eyes are overworked, and this ❏ Osteo Essentials–cartilage rebuilding (item areas from Pensacola in the panhandle to Key West in the southeastern part of may lead to CVS symptoms. 4057) the state. 5. False. The traditional way of testing dis- ❏ VISUtein®–pharmaceutical grade eye- tance vision, known as the Snellen Test, sight protection (item 14634) listed in PDR “Touring by B&B” is a great way to see more of Florida. does not provide the eye doctor with suffi- ❏ Prostate TLC–men's health (item 18137) An avid cyclist, Dale was a longtime member of the Broward County Bicycle cient information to determine the proper ❏ LowOz™–hydration solution (item 21424) Advisory Committee and was an FBA advisory board member. He passed away in prescription for use at the computer. I.O.C. certified mid-2004 while attending the Tour de France. 6. d. 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Send us the details (or point us to a Web site) and we’ll feature it in the Messenger. between workplace productivity/accuracy and the proper lens prescription for the com- Winter 2007 7

League of American Bicyclists presents... National Bike Summit 2007: ask Congress to ‘Think Bike’

March 13-16, 2007 The Summit will focus on a legislative tive priorities to the 110th Congress. ❏ Visits to more than 350 House offices and agenda in these areas that delegates will take ❏ Transportation more than 90 Senate offices annually/ The National Bike Summit brings together to Capitol Hill. ❏ Recreation and Tourism ❏ stakeholders from user groups, industry, The National Bike Summit is our oppor- ❏ Health Introduction of bills such as the Bicycle Commuter Act government, and elected officials from tunity to inform our members of Congress ❏ Energy and the Environment around the country to share their ideas and of the importance of bicycling, and to edu- Overview best practices. cate them on specific bicycling issues. Sponsors Day one is devoted to educational work- Industry superstars, innovative thinkers, We need delegates from each and every Titanium Level shops, discussion of the bicycle movement’s and effective national, state and local advo- congressional district in the United States at Bikes Belong legislative agenda and lobbying training. cates will help craft a persuasive case state- the National Bike Summit. With your help, ment for bicycling. we’ll ask Congress to Think Bike and do Carbon Level The Capitol Hill day advances the bicy- Delegates will discover the value and what it takes to create bicycle friendly com- International Mountain Bicycling cling agenda and energizes participants as impact of bicycling in the critical fields of munities across the country. Association they meet members of Congress and legisla- transportation, health, recreation, tourism, Your attendance gives bicyclists their best tive staff and ask for their support. energy and the environment. chance to be heard on Capitol Hill. Bamboo Level The third day includes a debriefing and Every bicyclist, advocate, enthusiast, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society industry leader has a vision of where bicy- EDUCATIONAL PANELS strategy session, and a bike ride around the Capitol with members of the Congressional cling should be. At the 2007 National Bike AND WORKSHOP THEMES Acheivements Include Bike Caucus. Summit, these visions will be presented, dis- In each of these areas, we will identify the ❏ Establish Senate Bike Caucus and encour- cussed and analyzed before being turned into key issues affecting bicycling, document the age more than 160 House members to join Act Now: a visionary national strategy for bicycling in value of bicycling, and present our legisla- Congressional Bike Caucus bikeleague.org/conferences/summit07 America. More cycling deaths rob Fla. Jenita Porfilio by Lyndy Moore Ute Burkhardt by Karin Sanders

Jacksonville cyclist Jenita Porfilio, 64, died her loss," said Elaine Behnke, a friend of 33 When you have someone like that die right Seventy percent of bike crashes occur August 2, as the result of being struck by a years. "The only consolation is she loved in your midst you know the whole group is when the motor vehicle driver fails to yield car in rural Ontario. Dan, her husband, was bicycling and going on these trips and she deeply impacted." to bicyclists. According to the National riding directly behind her when the crash was doing what she loves to do when she He said it was the first fatality the club Highway Traffic Safety Administration's happened. died." has had on one of its tours. It was estab- Website, last year 784 bicyclists were killed Wandering Wheels, a bicycle club based Dan, who retired from running a local lished in 1964. nationwide and an additional 49,000 were in Upland, organized the Canadian biking insurance agency, said he has no plans to Jenita’s son, Richard Porfilio, Fort Wayne, injured in traffic crashes. tour. ride again. said his mother did so much with her life. Of the 784 killed nationwide, 124 crash Jenita and Dan were helpful volunteers at Wednesday morning, he was on his bike, "She loved to ride," he said. related deaths occurred in the state of Bike Florida events. They were among the riding in a group of three with his wife, as is In addition to more than 150 mourners, Florida making it the highest fatality state few whom you could put in charge and the custom on the tour. The group was bik- there were quite a few cyclists at her memo- followed by California. know that everything would be in good ing along the Trent-Severn Waterway, which rial service in Jacksonville in early These numbers can be greatly reduced by hands. links Lake Huron and Lake Ontario. September. There had also been a service better bike path systems and proper educa- "From where I was, I could see every- with friends and family in Indiana. tion to cyclists and drivers alike. thing," Dan Porfilio said. A car came around a curve out of control Memorial ride honors and crossed the centerline. Local police said the driver was 25-year-old Elizabeth Ute Burkhardt Planned Giving McLinden. Ute Burkhardt, 38, of Hollywood, Florida, Jenita was at the front of the cyclists and was struck and killed October 26 by a truck to FBA could not avoid the car, which was coming driver while she was cycling. at her sideways. To honor her, members of several cycling Did you know you can make a gift to The car struck her bike, and she was clubs in South Florida along with numerous FBA in cash, publicly traded securi- pitched about 30 feet in the air, landing in a friends and co-workers gathered at Big ties, real estate and tangible personal nearby ditch. Wheel Bicycle. Jenita Porfilio property? You also can provide for Dan was able to avoid injury and went to On November 26, more than 200 cyclists future generations of bicyclists his wife's side. She was conscious, waiting departed shortly after 8:00 a.m. riding any- through proper estate planning. for help. where from 20 to 40 miles and returning to a Instructions for making gifts of securi- "It was the fourth day of a 12-day ride," "I asked her where it hurt," Dan said. festive bar-b-que thrown by own- ties are now online. Go to the FBA Dan Porfilio reported. "She had ridden "She said, 'Everywhere.'" ers Tony and Sandy Chin. Web site, www.floridabicycle.org for 35,000 miles in 34 states and Canada." The police came and a helicopter, which A donation drive resulted in a monetary more details. But there were many other numbers that transported Jenita to a Toronto hospital more gift to FBA in Ute's name. The association helped define the life of Jenita. She was a than 100 miles away. will earmark benefit proceeds towards bicy- Planned Giving provides a method to mother of three, a four-year-survivor of Dan was left at the scene with a few bik- cle safety education and awareness programs provide assets for a bicycle-friendly breast cancer and had helped build 35 ers. A passerby took him into Peterborough, for cyclists and motorists. future from your will or estate.You can Habitat for Humanity houses in Marion, where he rented a car for the drive to The group hopes this event will be the provide for FBA in your will or as a Indiana. Toronto. kickoff of an annual memorial ride to honor beneficiary of a life insurance policy, "She was organized and creative," Marv "I thought I would probably be dealing not only their friend and riding companion, or consider other gifts that may also Wiseman, her Indiana pastor said. "She had with getting her home with a broken leg," he but all the bicyclists who have lost their provide you with current income. that ability to be the kind of family switch- said. lives to road accidents. In addition to honoring lost lives, they If you have an interest in supporting board for keeping relationships connected. But Jenita died in Toronto of internal FBA programs for current and future “And when they take off cross country, injuries before her husband could reach her. hope to unite like-minded cyclists to pro- mote education to vehicle drivers, cyclists, generations in this manner, FBA’s there is not a shortage of places where they "She was a wonderful ... person," said executive director will be glad to dis- can stay overnight, simply because she Bob Davenport, founder of Wandering pedestrians and law enforcement officers to allow drivers and cyclists to coexist safely cuss details of this option with you at maintained all those relationships." Wheels. "She was probably the one person your convenience. "We're having a hard time dealing with in the whole group who knew everyone. on the roads. 8 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

Santos improvements a result of partnerships Kids and adults put their mettle to the ped- and sound planning by Renee Blaney from page 1 als at a variety of Santos activities enhancements to the trails while satisfying risk management concerns. OGT won over the volunteers by hiring the IMBA Trail Solutions Crew for a visit last winter. The year before we had consult- ed the Crew for risk management guidance. The volunteers implemented many of their recommendations in 2005, and IMBA felt the local support was present to go forward. The crew consisted of trail building professionals from Virginia, British Columbia, Delaware, and California. Heavy equipment for mov- ing mud made development of the Freeride complex a reality. OMBA members inspect and document trail and feature conditions on a monthly basis. Local riders quickly accepted the trail changes. Respecting closures of some trails to simplify routes and ensure safety became easier. OMBA also moved forward with other recommendations that ensure safety and increased enjoyment of our trail features. Skills classes are offered before club meet- ings, some women-specific. Besides simplified routes, we have provid- ed current maps and a progressive "skills Above: Take a Kid Day drew a respectable crowd of kids and their parents to area" to practice near the parking lot, and the Santos off-road area near Ocala. The Ocala Mountain Bike Association (OMBA) and local established the Ocala Bike Patrol. bike shops cooperate to generate interest in and preservation of the many excellent off-road This division of IMBA's National riding opportunities in the area. Right: OMBA president Renee Blaney during a women’s clinic Mountain Bike Patrol serves as ambassadors at Santos instructs a “student” in the finer points of hill negotiation. on the trail, providing direction, basic first aid and rescue knowledge, as well as bike cally labeled "Epic Trail" will debut, leading tools. Look for the yellow and green jerseys! the rider over 40 miles of original single- Documenting volunteers and their hours track. "proves" the club's value. This year OMBA IMBA's Trail Care Crew returns for a cel- will have contributed 2400 documented ebration (less sweat this time!) with OMBA hours to the Greenway Santos trails! Happy New Year plate! at our first Spring Break Fat Tire Festival, Having progressive, pro-active land man- March 23-25th 2007 at the Santos agers makes riding and volunteering easy in Campground. Ocala. (Personally, I wish it were so easy Guided rides, food, entertainment, and a with road planners!) vendor village are planned. Registration is We are on track for an exciting 2007 at limited to 200, and is available at Santos. IMBA designated Santos an "Epic www.OMBA.org and www.Active.com. Destination" at the end of 2006. A specifi-

Trade in your old, outdated weatherbeaten tag—whatever vari- ety—for a shiny new “Share the Road” specialty plate. Proceeds from the “Share the Road” license plate are split between Bike Florida and FBA to promote safe cycling. Your purchase helps pay for: ❏ Education and awareness programs for bicycle and motorist safety ❏ Training, workshops, and educational materials for children and adults ❏ Promoting Safe Routes to School programs Visit the website: www.ShareTheRoad.org

Include with your registration fee an additional $27 to receive your Share the Road plate by mail from your local license plate agency. Fee includes a one-time $10 charge for a new metal Police Activities League members at the Mount Dora Bike Festival in October hold a plate. Subsequent annual renewals are $17. Be sure to specify poster of the new 3-foot passing statute. Lake-Sumter Bike/Ped coordinator Mike “Share the Road Specialty Plate” on your license renewal form. Woods is at far right. 9 y .flabikes.blogspot.com Monthly tours are www This five-day adventure is IN A NUTSHELL bike weblog, Spokes ’n‘ Folks, at .floridabicycle.org/discover I'm already benefiting from fellow I'm already benefiting And Scott Zubarik, an avid moun- Our riding friends back home $845 covers meals, hotel, instruc- might well have taught us these things, but—for me, at least—the safer bicycling, and safer roads for safer bicycling, all travelers. demonstration rider Lee Berger's for a that my thumbs are no match tires tire gauge to tell whether my air have the 85 to 100 pounds of FBA needed for easy pedaling, and seat- Wilson's president Mighk height adjustment, which has on my markedly reduced the stress knees. got tain-biker from Orlando, quickly comfortable with the road-riding technique of the pace line. www copy editor and bicyclist. He maintains a John Hopkins is a miami-based newspaper BEST FOR: for bicyclists 18 and over who want to improve their skills, especially for road- riding. COST: tion and a guide for Sunday night through Friday lunch. For additional cost, which may vary by place and season, you may book with one of the cooperating B&Bs. If you give FDBC two weeks' notice so they can release a hotel room, you get a rebate. INFORMATION: planned through March, and the numbers enrolling will determine the schedule for April and May. Learn more from Florida Discovery Box 555, Lake P.O. Bicycle Center, Helen, FL 32755-0555 or at lessons "took" in part because we all were there to learn. We also learned how the meandering St. We dreamers have their own big Today's It's not that every mile was smooth rolling. rode almost entirely on streets or high- We These and many more are the parts of outreaches of Daytona Beach. Johns once brought hunters, planters and where land speculators to the Florida interior, great schemes and dreams were hatched, tried and sometimes abandoned. ideas, and some would fill the open space Atlantic with new cities between river and and suburbs. Lake Helen's hospitable mayor, Mark Shuttleworth, was lamenting someone's to hammer together 4,000 homes at the effort all We outskirts of his growth-curbed city. could be glad that we came first, and rode the parks and roadsides in relative peace. after all, This is part of Florida's hill country, so working up a sweat didn't take long. ways. Part of the point, after all, was to demonstrate that one doesn't need a bicycle And if there were tense path for good riding. moments when a motorist behaved badly or the pavement was too narrow for comfort, we were quickly learning how to each take responsibility for our own safety and that of fellow riders—things like verbal alerts for debris on the road, for all turns and slowdowns, and how pedaling at a steady pace, even downhill, can help prevent a spill among riders behind.

Photo: Shelly Steck Reale Part of the week’s adventure was a chance to on the St. adventure Part of the week’s Johns River and to experience a bit of wild Florida up close. How different we all were and we How different the friendly all slept at We the Our rooms were included in Our great unexpected pleasure was a how quick to become friends were how quick to become was writer Your a wonder to me. this the least-experienced rider on trip, but even the road-burning rock- long-distance riders and two up wise mountain bikers picked useful tips. cen- Cassadaga Hotel, next to the tury-old Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Campmeeting day Association, and started each in the homey with tea or coffee lobby. were all-inclusive fee of $845, and if you're quite adequate. However, fussy about decor or your shower, Azalea Cottage either of the B&Bs or the nicer rooms— though you'll pay could offer The other cost of comfort would be more. less time spent with your fellow riders. campfire talk by natural historian Mike Brothers, whose word pictures of how the sea formed the land around us helped us understand how precious is the natural life between the mid-state ridge and the western al fresco On our last night, high-powered blues set by the talented singer-songwriter in DeLand, then ambled into the for a Vinci da Caffe we dined farm lunch with marvelous Florida vegetables. Moore

We didn't really make this trip for the didn't really We My own rides ranged from eight to 34 Most cyclists can ride farther than they A our excur- "sag wagon" accompanied Winter 2007 Winter

in Lake Helen in Lake page 1 from Bicycle touring/training center begins operations begins center touring/training Bicycle Magda Hiller. Standing at the back door, Standing Magda Hiller. her father, nearly glowing with pride, was Herb Hiller. bicycle activist and travel writer the food, but our daily exercise doubled enjoyed We pleasure found on our plates. our carbs without guilt, knowing we could before another sunset. burn them off but since individual abilities are miles a day, considered in selecting routes, longer rides are possible. FBA's pro- think, according to our instructor, Moore. Lyndy gram director, food, and sions with fluids and energy respite for any rider needing a lift. Part of the tour group rounds a corner in Deleon Springs State Park, one of the stops during a corner in Deleon Springs State rounds Part of the tour group the week of riding and bicycle education that also included lessons in pancake flipping.. 10 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

Orlando on still Young rider profile... another ‘top Megan Glanz by Tiffany Glanz (with help from FBA Program Director Lyndy Moore) 10’ list One of the dubious pleasures of living in a “HEY DAD, what are we doing this week- popular state is the notoriety. We eagerly end?” Megan and I asked. Dad—Jim Glanz—responded, “Going on a bike ride!” search the lists that result from studies, sur- 2002 found our family searching for activ- veys and polls to see whether our communi- ities we could do together. We located the ty has made the grade—or avoided the dis- Florida Freewheelers bicycle club and joined paragement. the Saturday social rides. That, indeed, is Well, ever-in-the-news Orlando climbed where it all began. Megan and I alternated weekend rides on to the bottom rung of another top 10 list as the trailer bike pulled by dear old Dad. As one of America’s Worst Communities for we grew and became more experienced traffic rush hour delays. According to (about a year), Megan rode her single bike Forbes.com, the Los Angeles-Long Beach- while I continued pushing Dad on the rides. Santa Ana, CA highway system leads the Soon, I was on my own bike and our car arrived at ride starts with a three-bike rack list with 93 hours average annual delay. loaded with bikes. This means in addition to however long In 2005, Megan got the racing bug and the normal commute time, LA-LB-SA com- joined the Orlando Road Club (ORC) to muters waste more than two work weeks begin training and learning skills needed for sitting in traffic tie-ups. competition. Her first race was in Sanford and even Orlando commuters, number 10 on the though she placed last this did not discour- list, spend a mere extra 55 hours of delay age her. She continued to practice hard and per year due to accidents, bottlenecks, train ended up placing 4th in both the Florida crossings and construction. Point Series and the Florida Cup. Source of the figures is the 2005 Urban We were all very excited for her and Above: Big sister Megan (l.) shows some hoarse from cheering during the race. One attitude. At left, below: Megan and author Mobility Report, released in May of that advantage of a big sister being tired after a Tiffany on new bikes early in their riding year so the numbers really are a picture of race: no energy remaining to pick on little careers. Little did Dad know that bikes were 2003 traffic. Back then the prognosis was sister. just the beginning. There’s racing gear, more higher than normal growth in congestion, At age 11 Megan completed her first cen- bikes, training, racing fees, more gear... tury at the Endless Summer Watermelon ride traffic and delays compared to other large in September and rode many a mile with a and learn and have supported her every step cities of between 1 and 3 million popula- biking buddy and mentor, Mr. Larry Gies. of the way to become a better racer. tion. He sang songs with Megan when the rid- We have many more adult friends that So, Orlando, now you know how you ing got boring and that is SURE to motivate encourage and support us and we both feel anyone to keep pedaling. Plus, it's always stood—literally—in traffic three years ago. really lucky to be a part of this group. better riding and learning from experienced Why do we bother mentioning this Megan has received a lot of moral support cyclists instead of Dad. Megan went on to and advice from fellow racer, Michelle ancient history? Because Tim Lomax and complete her second century at the Horse Blake and her mother Miss Diane. Plus, they David Schrank, who publish the report out Farm Hundred. We've both made some great have fun together off the bike too! of Texas A&M University friendships on the rides and enjoy our bicy- We both participate with the Lake County cle family. Miss Fairlie (Florida Free- (http://mobility.tamu.edu/ums/) took 2006 PAL cycling team and encourage each other wheeler president and a school teacher) off to refine their research methods. Their and the new riders that show up. Megan always talks with us on the rides and keeps also can be found riding with the BOBbies, next UMS is due out this coming May. us motivated to do our best. an all girls cycling group, and we also prac- We’ll all be eagerly waiting to see Mr. Mike at Mud, Sweat and Gears in tice on Thursdays with Colavita team. whether Orlando—or any other of our traf- Orange City keeps all our bikes mechanical- Miss Lyndy (FBA) always gives us safety Our dad helps other kids on the rides, ly ready to ride or race and makes sure fic congested cities—makes the top 10 list tips and neat bike stuff and she has taught us because they will listen to him and not their Megan has everything she needs for each again. how to be safe and courteous riders. All of parents just like us! race. the ORC coaches have helped Megan train Megan's fastest time trial average was 19.6, so she really gives Dad a workout on the rides they do together!! Bicycle-friendly B&Bs As for me, I will start racing when the 2007 season starts, and it will be fun for us all to compete with each other to help us all The innkeepers of this bed and breakfast inn near get better. When we're grown up, we'll ride Gainesville in High Springs invite bicyclists and others on the front of a tandem and let Dad ride as who enjoy the outdoors to use the Grady House while the stoker to pay him back for all the years he's pulled us around on the bikes. And visiting the many springs and rivers in the area. Check then WE will be in charge. out the inn’s website at www.GradyHouse.com. No, I don't always say nice things about my sister, we fight and argue just like all Rates: Rooms: $90–$140/night* normal sisters. I do admire her for racing Cottage: $190–$210/night (weekly rate avail.) and going after her dream and I am learning Paul and Lucie Regensdorf, Innkeepers while I watch her so I can beat her when Grady House Bed & Breakfast we're in the same class. So, look out sis, I'm 420 N.W. 1st Avenue on your wheel and waiting to pass. P.O. Box 205 Grady House Bed & Breakfast Tiffany is a 9-year-old 4th grader at High Springs, FL 32655 Discovery Elementary School. Megan is 12 Phone: 386-454-2206 Do you have a favorite B&B or inn you’ve encountered and in 6th grade at Deltona Middle School. *Don’t take our word for it. Always check with the innkeepers for the on a bicycle trip? Send us the details (or point us to a) Jim Glanz is just Dad. At home taking care latest rates, details and availability. Web site and we’ll feature it in the Messenger. of the rest of the family is, of course, the most important cheerleader, Mom. Winter 2007 11

Selected State-wide Contacts Here’s whom to call about your bicycle/pedestrian/transportation concerns. We ran out of room, so many contacts are not included. Go to www.floridabicycle.org/statecontacts.htm for the complete list.

AGENCY/functional responsibility NAME TELEPHONE E-MAIL Other FDOT (continued from below) FDOT Central Office FDOT Dist 1 Safety Prgm Manager State Ped & Bicycle Coordinator Dennis Scott 850.245.1527 [email protected] Gary Amig, 863.519.2507 State SRTS Coordinator Pat Pieratte 850.245.1529 [email protected] [email protected] Asst. Ped & Bicycle Coordinator Dwight Kingsbury 850.245.1520 [email protected] FDOT Dist 2 Safety Engineer District 1 Holly Walker, 904.360.5629 Gary Amig 863.519.2666 [email protected] [email protected] Sarita Taylor 863.519.2216 [email protected] Charlotte County MPO Gary Harrell 941.639.4676 [email protected] FDOT Dist 3 Safety Prgm Manager Collier County Community Development/eview Russ Muller 239.403.2462 [email protected] 850.415.9534 Collier County Transportation/pathways project Trinity Caudill-Scott 239.417.6027 Lee County MPO Julia B. Davis 239.338.2550x219 [email protected] FDOT Dist 4 Safety Prgm Manager Lee County DOT Victoria Griffin 239.479.8580 [email protected] Gilbert Soles, 954.777.4358 Lee County Health Dept/bike-ped safety education Dan Moser 239.332.9514 [email protected] [email protected] Polk County TPO Ryan Kordek 863.534.6558 [email protected] Sarasota County Public Works Trans. Planning 941.861.0931 FDOT Dist 4 PD&E Mgmt Engineer Beatriz Caicedo-Maddison, 954.777.4336 District 2 Randy Warden 904.360.5631 [email protected] [email protected] City of Gainesville Trans. Srvcs/Bike-Ped Prog Assist Dekova Batey 352.334.5074 [email protected] First Coast MPO Elizabeth DeJesus 904.306.7505 [email protected] FDOT Dist 5 Safety Engineer Duval County Health Dept/Injury Prevention Stephen McCloskey 904.630.3300x2308 [email protected] Anthony Nosse, 386.943.5334 [email protected] District 3 Mary Anne Koos 850.415.9547 [email protected] Panhandle MPOs (West Fla RPC) Mike Ziegler 800.226.8910x215 [email protected] FDOT Dist 6 Safety Engineer Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (MPO) Peter Koeppel 850.891.8090 [email protected] Maria Vilches-Landa, 305.470.5722 [email protected] District 4 Larry Hymowitz 954.777.4663 [email protected] Jeff Weidner 954.777.4670 [email protected] FDOT Dist 7 Safety Prgm Engineer Daphne Spanos 954.777.4483 daphne.spanos @dot.state.fl.us Peter Hsu, 813.975.6251 City of Boca Raton Mun Srvcs Eng/trans analyst Joy Puerta 561.416.3410 [email protected] [email protected] City of Boca Raton PD/traffic safety educ Lori Wheeler 561.620.6056 [email protected] Broward County UrbanPlann & FDOT Elder Road User Prgm Rdvlpmnt/Special Projects & Bicycle Coordinator Mark Horowitz 954.357.6641 [email protected] Gail Holley, 850.410.5414 City of Delray Beach Parking Mgmt Scott Aronson 561.243.7286 [email protected] [email protected] City of Fort Lauderdale Planning & Zoning Dept/bicycle-pedestrian coordinator Adrienne Ehle 954.828.5798 [email protected] FHWA Fla Div Safety Engineer Martin County MPO Felix Castrodad 772.419.4081 fcastrod @martin.fl.us Hussein Sharifpour, 850.942.9650x3024 Palm Beach County MPO Bret Baronak 561.684.4163 [email protected] [email protected]

District 5 Joan Carter 386.943.5335 [email protected] Community Traffic Safety Program District Brevard County Transportation/Bike-Ped-Trails Coordinators Prgm Coordinator Barbara Meyer 321.690.6890 [email protected] Brevard County Transportation/traffic safety education Kim Smith 321.690.6890 [email protected] FDOT Dist 1 CTSP Coordinator Lake-Sumter MPO Michael Woods 352.315.0170 [email protected] Debra Stallings, 863.519.2347 Ocala-Marion County MPO Jeff Shrum 352.629.8529 [email protected] [email protected] City of Orlando Transportation Planning/bicycle-pedestrian-transit Malisa Mccreedy 407.246.3347 [email protected] FDOT Dist 2 CTST Coordinator Metroplan Orlando (MPO) Mighk Wilson 407.481.5672x318 [email protected] Andrea Atran, 904.360.5416 Seminole County Trails & Greenways Cindy Matheny 407.665.2095 [email protected] [email protected] Volusia County MPO Stephan Harris 386.226.0422x34 [email protected] FDOT Dist 3 CTST Coordinator-East District 6 Ken Jeffries 305.470.6736 [email protected] Quinton Williams, 850.415.9426 City of Key West Parks & [email protected] Rec/bicycle-pedestrian coordinator Jim Malcolm 305.293.6495 [email protected] City of Miami Beach/bicycle program coordinator Christine Leduc 305.673.7080x6768 [email protected] FDOT Dist 3 CTST Coordinator-West Miami-Dade County MPO David Henderson 305.375.1647 [email protected] Barbara Lee, 850.415.9231 Monroe County Planning Jose Papa 305.289.2514 [email protected] [email protected]

District 7 Michelle Greene 813.975.6411 [email protected] FDOT Dist 4 CTSP Coordinator City of Clearwater/bicycle-pedestrian coordinator Felicia Leonard 727.562.4852 [email protected] Carmen Pullins, 954.777.4092 Citrus County Sheriff’s Office/traffic safety educ Kristen Reinhard 352.726.4488 x307 [email protected] [email protected] Hernando County MPO Steve Diez 352.754.4057 [email protected] Hillsborough County MPO Gena Torres 813.273.3774x357 [email protected] FDOT Dist 5 CTST Coordinator Hillsborough County Parks&Rec Charner Reese 813.276.8388 [email protected] Barry Wall, 904.943.5324 Hillsborough County Public Works/bicycle- [email protected] pedestrian coordinator Deborah Carreno 813.307.1852 [email protected] Hillsborough County Public Works/Manager, Bicycle, FDOT Dist 6 CTST Coordinator Pedestrian & School Safety Prgms Gary Tait 813.307.1871 [email protected] Lewis Sayre, 305.470.5346 Pasco County MPO Doug Uden 727.847.8140x8230 [email protected] [email protected] City of Pinellas Park Planning Ron Hull 727.541.0704 [email protected] Pinellas County MPO Brian Smith 727.464.8200 [email protected] FDOT Dist 7 CTST Coordinator City of St. Petersburg Transportation & Jeanette Rouse, 813.975.6256 Parking/bicycle-pedestrian coordinator Cheryl Stacks 727.892.5328 [email protected] [email protected] City of Tampa Public Works Jan Washington 813.274.8303 [email protected] City of Tampa/Parks & Rec Other organizations Dept/Greenways & Trails Coordinator Mary Helen Duke 813.231.1332 [email protected] Bike Florida Program coordinators under FDOT contract Linda Crider, 352.392.8192 Fla Traffic& Educ Prgm/director Linda Crider 352.392.8192 [email protected] [email protected] FTBSEP assistant Hope Howland-Cook 352.392.8192 [email protected] Fla School Crossing Guard Training Prgm/administrator Leigh Matusick 386.943.5600 [email protected] Rails-to-Trails Florida Office FSCGTP Assistant Carol Dunn 386.943.5601 [email protected] Ken Bryan, 850.942.2379 [email protected] Other FDOT, state & federal agency staff FDEP Ofc of Greenways & Trails Jim Wood 850.245.2052 [email protected] Fla. Ped-Bike Resource Center FDOE Student Transportation/Director Charlie Hood 850.245.9924 [email protected] Joy Riddell, 954.762.5680 FDOT ADA Coordinator Dean Perkins 850.414.4359 [email protected] [email protected] FDOT CO Policy Planning David Blodgett 850.414.4815 [email protected] FDOT CO Policy Planning Melanie Weaver Carr 850.414.4817 [email protected] Fla. SAFE KIDS/state coordinator Florida Tech Transfer (T2) Center/co-directors Janet Degner, Nina Barker 352.392.2371x227 [email protected] Ralph Salvas, 850.245.4440x2774 FDOT CO Roadway Design Gladys Griggs 850.414.4321 [email protected] [email protected] FDOT CO Systems Planning Martin Guttenplan 850.414.4906 [email protected] FDOT CO Transit Planning Amy Datz 850.414.4239 [email protected] 12 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

‘Healthy Community Makeovers: Designs and Programs for Active and Healthy Lifestyles’... Plans underway for August 2007 conference by Lyndy Moore, conference coordinator

If you’ve attended previous conferences, active? How are you addressing safety Ideas should be submitted by January 31, you know stuff this good is worth coming issues and education? back to. If you’re new to the Pro Bike®/Pro 2007 to Lyndy Moore, Conference We have seen and heard many possibili- Walk Florida conference, you have some- Coordinator, at [email protected]. The thing to look forward to. ties at the first two conferences and we conference website will be updated with We prefer to hold the conference in a city know there are even more that have been information as it is received. The website with League of American Bicyclists desig- developed since April 2006. If you would has this information that you can copy into nation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. like to be a presenter at the conference, your document to get started. With only a few choices in the state, we've please send us your ideas as a CALL FOR Interested in being a sponsor and having a selected Orlando, a bronze community, as PAPERS response. booth at the conference? Opportunity levels the host town for 2007. Provide the following information in and provisions will be on the website mid Dates: August 27-30, 2007. your paper: January for your viewing. If you don't see a More details available at 1. Your Name www.probikeprowalkflorida.com. package that works for your office or your 2. Your title/position budget, send us a proposal and we'll work If you're interested in submitting a topic 3. Your Agency (if applicable) with your office on an appropriate opportu- for a session, please follow the procedures 4. Your Phone Number nity for you to be involved. noted below and on the conference Web “Healthy Community Makeovers: Designs 5. Your E-mail Address site. and Programs for Active and Healthy 6. Your session topic Host Hotel: Embassy Suites Downtown Preliminary plans are to have a first day, Lifestyles” will be the focus of our confer- 7. An outline of what you propose to cover August 27, Monday, Pre-Conference work- pre-conference session on Trails: planning, ence this year. Have you created a commu- 8. The topic significance to the conference shops building and connectivity—getting from 9. Other presenters you suggest to comple- August 28, Tuesday, Plenary Session and here to there and beyond. nity design that encourages neighbors to ment your topic Other pre-conference sessions will be a walk, bike or skate together? Tell us your Guest Speaker (ideas for this person?) 10.Date submitted State Wide FDOT Coordinators meeting, ideas for improvements that have been Sessions all afternoon, rides and walks in the possibly a health professional conference, incorporated into a downtown revitalization. evening half-day sessions on certain topics as Have you taken on a particular area to part- Please include the above information in a August 29, Wednesday, Sessions all day; requested at the last conference. ner redevelopment and growth limitations? WORD document titled rides and walks in the morning and evening Stay tuned: more Pro Bike ®/ Pro Walk How do you get people to park the car and "2007 [Your last name and first name]" (If August 30, Thursday, sessions in the morn- Florida details in the next FBA Messenger, bike or bus to work and school? What inno- you submit more than one, vary the name to ing, door prizes at noon. Post conference too. vative programs are working to keep people indicate the topic.) workshop in the afternoon.

FBA begins its 10th year with solid list of 2006 accomplishments

In 2007, FBA will celebrate ten years of service to Florida's bicycling community. Our successes were plenty in 2006, including the following: Creation of Florida Discovery Bicycling Center tours Group Riding Ethics and the Law DVD Combination Florida Bicycle and Pedestrian Law Enforcement Guide Re-print of Florida Bicycling Street Smarts Triple feature plus more Bicycle/Motorist Law Enforcement DVD Enforcement - Officer Training program curriculum 2nd Annual Pro Bike®/Pro Walk Florida conference Middle & Elementary School Bicycle Helmet program Alternative Transportation Education program Bicycle safety education training to adults and children Redesign of Share the Road License Plate Share the Road License Plate Sales exceeded 14,000 cumulative issued plates

FBA director Laura Hallam (c) with Flo and Leo taken at Interbike 2006 in Las Vegas in Sept. Hallam and friends at the Highlands Bike Fest in Sebring. People love to get in pictures with So who the heck are Flo and Leo? They're featured in a heart monitor gizmo ad in Bicycling our celebrity director. Maybe it’s the other way around. Laura just looks like she’s having too Magazine. They were signing autographs and providing posters, etc. at one of the booths. much fun. She actually works hard at promoting FBA across the state and U.S.A. Winter 2007 13 Upcoming Bicycle Touring Events in Florida ABRIDGED from promotional material provided by tour organizers. We’re not responsible for accuracy of information or quality of these rides. Use the contact information for more details about each ride. Ask your friends. Data are from a calendar maintained by Roger Pierce. To add an event to his (and our) calendar, e-mail to [email protected]. See complete calendar, including many out-of-state rides we don’t have room to print here, and all the hype we edited out at www.floridabicycle.org/fbtc/.

February 3 (Sat) Brooksville Feb 25, 2007 Orlando 31 & April 1 Clermont 17-18 Jekyll Island GA Croom 35/50 Singletrack Challenge Tour de Cure 12/25/50/100 miles. Brevet Series South: 360 km / 225mi Jekyll Island Challenge Other Touring Calendars 35 or 50 miles of great single-track. Ride headquarters: Fort Christmas “Fleche / Arrow" 24 Hrs 19-20 Jacksonville No pavement - No two-track. This ride Park in East Orange County. For infor- American Diabetes Tour de Cure will test you with challenging climbs, mation contact Sara Prevost at April National Bicycle Tour tight technical trail, and several BIG [email protected] 1 (Sun) Titusville June Directors Association holes-inthe-ground waiting to pull you Bike Across Florida 9-16 Columbus GA www.nbtda.com down. But mostly it’s just miles & March Great Bicycle Ride Across Georgia miles of rolling singletrack. Event 3 (Sat) Gainesville 14 & 15 Clermont Georgia Bicycle Federation Activities Include: • Well marked ride Brevet Series North: 400 km Brevet Series South: 600 km/380 mi 24 (Sun) Lake Worth Calendar utilizing 35 or 50 miles of single-track Lauren Katzenstein Celebration Ride http://bicyclegeorgia.com/gac.html • Breakfast, SAG stops, and fantastic 3 & 4 Clermont 15 (Sun) Palmetto dinner after the ride • Bike shop dis- Brevet Series South: 400 km Spring Classic August plays and demo bikes • Bike mechanic 11 (Sat) Summerville GA National Multiple Sclerosis services (at HQ and on the trail). 10 (Sat) Ocala 21-22 Quincy Chattooga Century Society - MS 150s (813)689-5109. Cycling For Success TOSRV South www.nmss.org Email: info at swampclub.org September www.swampclub.org/ 17 (Sat) Screven GA 21-22 Cypress Gardens 1-2 Savannah GA American Diabetes Active.com Online Registration The Southern Pride Ag Ride Bright House Networks MS Bike Historic Savannah Bikefest Association - Tour de Cures Tour “Wheels, Whales & Tails” February 11 (Sun) Sanford 17-23 Deland October www.diabetes.org/tour The Great Valentine Century Bike Florida 2007 21-26 Live Oak 20 (Sat) Gainesville Start & finish: Central Florida Florida Bicycle Safari Santa Fe Century The Good Cyclist – charity Zoological Park (on Lake Monroe) 18 (Sun) Sarasota rides nationwide Distances: 15/35/100 miles. Ride Tour de Cure Sarasota 27-29 Madison Ga 21 (Sun) Gainesville www.goodcyclist.org through old town Sanford on the St. BRAG Spring Tune-up Horse Farm Hundred Johns River. Along narrow, hilly and 18 (Sun) Indian Harbor Beach Florida Discovery Bicycling heavy canopied roads. Incredible rides Foresters Miracle Bike Ride 28 (Sat) Rotonda-West October 2008 Center across pristine Central Florida, through Ride for the Red 18 (Sat) Gainesville hamlets, over shady roads, along 23-25 Ocala Santa Fe Century www.floridabicycle.org/discovery creeks, across old bridges along the St. Spring Break Fat Tire Festival May 19 (Sun) Gainesville John's tributaries, through the famous 12 (Sat) Gainesville Horse Farm Hundred spiritual community of Cassadega, March 24-25, 2007 Sebring A Ride To Remember then along the banks of Lake Monroe Sebring Tandem Weekend back to see our new furry friends. Top Daily 62/30/12 mile rides.Rolling hills, 20 finishers in the Century granted a citrus groves, cattle ranches, small slot in the Race Across Florida 2007 towns and lakes of scenic Highlands Bike Florida 2007 peloton. FREE Bitburger Beer! Visit to County. Riders of all levels. Road rid- March 17 - 23, 2007 the Central Florida Zoo is included in ers will especially enjoy the low-traffic fee. Well stocked support stations and back roads. Fully supported with well- 1 Century checkpoint. Breakfast and stocked rest stops, sag vehicles, and Deland, Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach post ride meal are included Fee:$40. great road markings and maps. individual. $65. Team of two, (1 rider Continental breakfast each day and a New Smyrna, Deland plus partner) After January 20, 2007, banquest on Saturday night, a tradtion 6:30 AM. ET: Individual $55. Team of at most tandem rallies. Lots to do in two = $80. Partners must provide sin- town. Linda Leeds, Event Director, gle payment (1 check). Sponsors: 561-683-2851. Hotel reservations at 1- LandRover Orlando, The Sports 800-423-5939. Herald, Bitburger Beer. Proceeds bene- Email: [email protected] fit; Central Florida Zoological Park. http://www.kenlodge.com/rec.html Active.com Online Registration Active.com Online Registration

February 17-18 Sebring 25 (Sun) Immokalee Bike Sebring 12/24 Hours This event Tour de Friendship allows competitors to ride as many miles as they can in 12 hours. Mark 30-31 South Miami Andrews (863)385-3936. The Smart Ride Email: [email protected] www.bikesebring.org/ 31 (Sat) Gainesville Active.com Online Registration Brevet Series North: 600 km Register online! All-in-one registration with meals and jersey options. BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS GEORGIA Bike 300-400 miles during the week, beginning and ending in Deland. Annual BRAG ride across Georgia, Highlights Columbus to Savannah – June 9-16, The ride covers historic points of interest which in the past have included 2007. Spring Tune-Up Ride, Madison, such sites as St. Augustine, fishing towns, forts, recreational areas and GA, April 27-29, 2007. Great fun for parks as well as an intimate interaction with quaint Florida towns. families and groups. Higher mileage options available. Bike Florida is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote safe cycling in the state of Florida. Contact [email protected] or 770-498-5153 www.bikeflorida.org www.brag.org 14 Florida Bicycle Association Messenger

HEADSTRONG School Helmet Bicycle Club support Program by Lyndy Moore Florida's bicycle clubs were very generous to FBA in 2006 over and above their $100 membership dues. FBA appreciates all membership clubs, but A successful partnership between Seidler make them comply. But once they get used wishes to recognize the following for their commitment to our association: Productions, FDOT, Transportation to helmets, they find that riding and helmets Technology (T2) and the Center for are just a way of life. Boca Raton Bicycle Club $5,000.00 Education and Research in Safety (CERS) We've put helmets on heads of about 500 has students donning helmets before getting students who could not afford helmets plus on their bike. the ones who have increased wearing with a St. Petersburg Bicycle Club $4,000.00 After a successful pilot program tracking purchase of helmets from local bike shops Suncoast Cycling Club helmet use and increases in middle schools, and retailers. Tampa Bay Freewheelers FBA is adding elementary schools to the Along with the helmets, students are (proceeds from 2006 Share the Road Ride – collaboration between 3 clubs) program. being educated about bike and helmet safety. We're especially interested in elementary While FBA's helmet program is no longer Spacecoast Freewheelers $3,000.00 schools that will promote students into the grant funded, we do have a “helmet angel” participating middle schools. who has generously donated funds to help us Florida Freewheelers $1,000.00 The pilot program results showed that stu- help promote healthy kids through more (2006 and 2005 proceeds) dents wore their helmets more often, didn't activity. remove them when “out of sight” of the Biking to school and for recreation can school and wore them properly. get students off the couch and out in the Suwannee Bicycle Association $300.00 Since middle school students are VERY fresh air to exercise and burn calories. focused on driving, it's important to empha- Students biking to school also protect the North Florida Bicycle Club $250.00 size that bicycles are vehicles and bicyclists environment by reducing emissions for short are drivers and follow the same rules as car trips and waiting in the parent pick up FBA also received $1667.00 in contributions from the United Way. If you other drivers, though no license is needed. line at the school. contribute to the United Way, you can designate FBA as your preferred One key fact that students remember, is If any elementary or middle schools in non-profit organization to receive funds. that if they get a ticket while on a bicycle your area have high numbers of bike riders, (no helmet, running traffic control devices, and have a Safety Resource Officer or wearing headsets, etc.) and they don't pay Safety Resource Deputy and faculty that Florida Bicycle Association Balance Sheet the fine, it will delay their getting a learner’s wants to participate, please have them con- for the Years ending 12/31/2004, 12/31/2005 and 12/31/2006 permit. tact Lyndy Moore at 407-282-3245 or You have to use any means you can to [email protected] for details. ASSETS 12/31/2004 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 Cash - FDOT Grant Account $22,437.08 55,096.29 39,213.90 Cash - Operating Account 43,693.58 7,039.50 56,761.89 Florida Discovery Bicycling Center (FDBC): Accounts Receivable 13,847.71 Other Current Assets 1,295.00 1,230.00 11,200.00 Ride leader training by Lyndy Moore, Program Director Fixed Assets 2,267.50 2,267.50 2,267.50 TOTAL ASSETS $83,540.87 $65,633.29 $109,443.29

Saturday, August 26 found 18 cyclists at the (the sleeping headquarters for the tours). LIABILITIES Lake Helen Coffee and Tea Company sip- Next we headed to a trail head and got an Division of Forestry $390.00 390.00 390.00 ping coffee, eating bagels and listing intent- update on the trail coming through that area Payroll Liabilities 146.40 171.20 ly. of Volusia County. TOTAL LIABILITIES $390.00 $536.40 $561.20 Speaking were Lake Helen mayor Mark These stops each had speakers so we rode Shuttleworth and FBA president Mighk to them to gather information AND had an EQUITY Wilson. opportunity to check cell phone service to Assets Restricted N&F $700.00 700.00 700.00 After a brief welcome, the mayor covered see which communication method was most Assets Restricted STR 20,591.31 21499.21 17359.81 the history and growth of Lake Helen and reliable in the rural areas. Assets Restricted P&E 738.00 738.00 738.00 how the bicycling program supports the Next stop was Ed Stone Park along the St Assets Unrestricted 61,121.56 42,159.68 90,084.28 Lake Helen mindset. Johns River where we learned from Susanne TOTAL EQUITY $83,150.87 $65,096.89 $108,882.09 Mighk then added the benefits of the loca- Inman, Volusia County Leisure Services, tion to the new FBA touring and training about the trails plan for the county and some TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $83,540.87 $65,633.29 $109,443.29 program. water options for our touring cyclists who He started the riders off with an overview also like to kayak or . of the safety training that will be conducted At the new DeLand Cyclery, Joan Carter on each tour. from FDOT met us to provide information Avoid the Right Hook With the trainees fed, motivated and excit- on FDOT plans, policies and the connections by Richard E. "Rich" Corbett, LCI, Tucson, Arizona ed to get going, I gave an overview of the in the works for the area. day and WHY we were taking the tour lead- We took her with us to Stetson University A right hook occurs when a motorist passes Be prepared, as you approach these loca- ers on a tour….to see how the group dynam- where writer Herb Hiller met us and gave an a cyclist then brakes and turns sharply right tions, to brake and or swerve/turn to ics will work. update on touring in Florida, greenways and in front of the cyclist causing or almost the right, if someone sneaks past your pre- The cyclists weren't really “trained,” trails, connections and how the discovery causing a collision. vention measures. rather, given background information on the center fits eco-tourism. Prevention starts with keeping aware of You don't need to be fearful, just alert. area, how the tours will work, the resources The final leg was back to Blake Park in intersections and driveways on your right Emergency braking (do you know how?) and partners making it happen, plans for Lake Helen where submarine sandwiches that drivers may turn into. and/or a quick turn to the right (do you future bike lanes and trails, where the local awaited some hungry cyclists. Watch (with a rear view mirror) as you know how?) can stop or steer you out of the bike shop is located—all while getting to We saw what needs to be included in the approach these, and if you see a motorist path of an illegally turning motorist. Both ride. tour guide manual; met those interested in coming from the rear whose arrival timing these maneuvers are taught in the LAB Road Another reason for the gathering was to leading rides; saw how much the group split might put them in conflict with you, do two I Course. get pictures of key sites with cyclists—with up based on ride speeds/habits and gained things: 1) put your left arm out in a slow- Ride aware: know what is going on that in mind, we started out on a 30 mile other knowledge useful for making the tours ing/moving left signal (hand and arm around you and think what if? as you route, similar to what the touring cyclists successful vacations for our cycling guests. straight, pointed down at about a 45 angle), ride along—know what you will do if vari- will experience. And the participants were able to do what then 2) move a foot or two to the left to ous, predictable things happen. We rode by city hall (the “classroom” for we all love to do on Saturday mornings: go emphasize your presence. Be prepared: know how to do emergency the Road I class on Mondays); the new for a bike ride. Motorists who are going to turn right will braking, and quick turns, as these equestrian center; the Ann Stevens Bed and Anyone interested in participating in future almost always slow and go behind you, and two maneuvers can save you. Breakfast (our Sunday evening orientation ride leader training, please email me at those who are going through the intersection Ride safer by doing these things and your and dinner site) and; the Cassadaga Hotel [email protected]. will move left a little and pass you. cycling will be more confient and enjoyable. Winter 2007 15

The beauty of the BOB by Mighk Wilson

In addition to the immense practicality of a B.O.B. trailer (stands for Beast Of Burden), sometimes it's just plain fun to show off all the things you can carry with it. Do you have a trailer? Please send us photos of your impressive loads!

Clockwise from left: Kids toys inside the black nylon bag and a kids bike bought at a garage sale, a new helmet for Mighk and two large panniers full of groceries. Eight-foot lengths of lumber from Lowe’s six miles away (the length made for challenging handling characteristics—both hands on the handlebars at all times!). Not only practical, it's like you're a moving landscape! Even cats love the B.O.B. Well, as long as it's not moving.

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