Vol. 16, No. 4 Fall 2013 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION, INC. Where My Ride Takes Me

In an occasional feature for the FBA Messenger, “Where My Ride Takes Me” highlights FBA members and staff doing stuff you like to do your bike. If you have a high quality, high resolu- tion photo you’d like to see published in full, living color (well anyway, the best we can do with our newsprint budget) send it to FBA Director Tim Bustos.

Becky Afonso stopped for this shot of her new bicycle and the old St. Petersburg Pier. The bike is a Trek 520 with components. The pier, built in 1973, offi- cially closed this May to make ready for demolition and construction of a new structure, called “The Lens.” Initially, resi- dents were divided on whether the new design should be built but the vote on August 27 settled the issue with a 63% vote to cancel the contract. The vote came Please see Decisions, page 15 at the end of two years of petitions, law suits and other civic action. The future of the old—or new—pier is still uncertain. The pier is on the North Bay Trail, part of Bik the Pinellas Trail system.

Photo: Becky Afonso

PAID FDOT Hires DeWayne Carver as new statewide bicycle

Mid-FL, FL Permit #475 Permit U.S. Postage U.S. NONPROFIT ORG NONPROFIT and pedestrian coordinator by Tim Bustos fter an exhaustive search, the will be essential to improving condi- Savvy Florida Department of tions for cycling throughout Florida. Instructor Transportation recently DeWayne grew up in east Tennessee, (CSI) and, as hired DeWayne Carver as but has lived in Florida since 1993 such, has also the new State Bicycle/ (which makes him practically a native). taught classes Pedestrian Coordinator. He has been a transportation planner under FBA’s Mr. Carver now fills a position that has in both the public and private sectors. program as been vacant for over a year, and we are Prior to coming to FDOT, he worked well. encouraged by this new position for a for eight years at Hall Planning and The variety of reasons. Engineering preparing bicycle plans for DeWayne Carver Carvers’ two For one thing, this position was lodged public and private clients. children, who for many years in FDOT’s Safety office, His wife, Jennifer, is a League Cycling attend neighborhood schools near down- which isn’t such a bad thing, but the new Instructor (LCI ) and former Bicycle town Tallahassee, sometimes travel via position is housed in the statewide Office and Pedestrian Coordinator in . of Roadway Design, which we feel is very Tallahassee and Leon County. DeWayne is a bike commuter and occa- P.O. Box 916715, Longwood, FL 32791 P.O. appropriate. As LCIs, both Carvers have taught sional bicycle tourist. He looks forward Secondly, DeWayne brings a lot of bicycle education classes under the to working with FDOT, FBA, unique background and skills we believe League of American Bicyclists (LAB) program, and DeWayne is also a Please see DeWayne Carver, page 6 ADVOCATING A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY FLORIDA 2 Florida Bicycle Association

Ask the Attorney... Bicycle helmets, children and lawsuits Jacksonville, Florida Bicycle Accident Attorney Chris Burns, 233 East Bay Street by Christopher Burns, Esq. – 8th Floor, Jacksonville, Fl 32202 (ph 904-632-2424; floridacyclinglaw.com)

I insist that my children wear a hel- injuries than do adults. In one medical fitted and fastened, and meets federal My Thoughts on Bicycle Helmets Qmet when they go on a longer bike study, 79% of all patients for bicycling regulations for bike helmets. This I encourage all cyclists to wear bicycle ride on the road, or when they skate- related injuries were between the ages of includes children in a child seat or in a helmets, I wear one religiously myself. I board or rollerblade. But they complain 5 and 14. child-carrying trailer. support bicycle clubs who mandate wear- loudly! Is this important? Furthermore, injuries are the If not, a traffic citation can be issued. ing helmets on all club affiliated events. are the leading cause of ER most common cause of profound disabil- This ticket can be reduced by a parent or While the American Academy of Asports injury visits for children. ity and death to cyclists. Helmets proper- guardian presenting proof that a helmet Pediatrics supports federal law that Pediatricians and Neurosurgeons con- ly worn can prevent 88% of serious brain has been purchased for the child. requires bicycle helmets for all riders, firm that bicycle accidents are a signifi- injuries. children or adults, I don’t support such a cant source of traumatic brain injuries. Head injuries occur from impact force Bicycle Helmets Deteriorate Over Time mandate (I wish they all would wear a Bicycling in the US attracts 44.3 mil- on the skull, and compression force on The Snell Foundation, that tests and cer- helmet). lion children younger than 21. the brain. Helmets can mitigate both. tifies helmets, recommends that helmets Many low income and indigent people be replaced every five years. use bicycles as their only form of trans- Bicycle Helmets Reduce the Severity All Florida cyclists under the age of 16 Snell says that, “Hair oils, body fluids, portation. They often cannot afford a of Injuries to Children MUST WEAR A HELMET cosmetics and normal ‘wear and tear,’ all bicycle helmet. Some argue that a man- 70% of all children ride bikes. Children In Florida, your children under 16 years contribute to helmet degradation.” datory bicycle helmet law would be dis- also suffer far more bicycling related old must wear a helmet that is properly If you are similar to all the cyclists with criminatory to these citizens. whom I ride, you sweat — a lot! For this More minorities are unable to afford reason, Snell would suggest that you cars and depend on bicycles. They would replace your helmet every five years. be burdened by the law. In further sup- If you are in a crash and any part of port of this concept, some advocates your helmet is impacted, you should point to studies in foreign countries replace the helmet. where mandatory bike helmet laws have The U.S. ANSI guidelines say any hel- been passed, where data suggest bicycle met in an accident must be destroyed or ridership has then decreased. turned in to the manufacturer. Personally, I am simply not certain this The United States Code of Federal data is reliable. As my personal choice I Regulations (CFR) requires helmets to am certain of only one thing: I will have labeling that states, in part, that, “a always wear my bicycle helmet. helmet that has sustained an impact should be returned to the manufacturer Potential Bicycle Helmet Lawsuits for inspection or be destroyed and There have been many recalls of defec- replaced.” CFR §1203.1. tively manufactured or designed helmets. Lawsuits have been filed against helmet The Federal Law and Bicycle Helmets manufacturers and bicycle shops have There is no federal law requiring bicycle been sued for breaching their duty to sell helmets and no state mandates bicycle a helmet that fits properly. Race organiz- helmet use for riders of all ages. ers have been sued for failing to require A proposed law was considered by hard shell bicycle helmets. Have You been injured Maryland’s legislature this year, and was Conversely, a parent of a child who was rejected. See the map of the states. injured while riding without a helmet has wHile cYcling? The most common age limit for these been held by a court as being negligent ( i have. That’s why i’ll fight laws is under 16 (view PDF at http://flor- in causing the child’s injuries by know- idacyclinglaw.com/blog/archives/state- ingly failing to make sure the child wore so hard for you.) bicycle-helmet-law). a helmet. Chris Burns is not your typical personal injury attorney. As an avid rider, he combines his experience on the road with his expertise and insight in the courtroom. This unique perspective provides cyclists across Florida with the representation they deserve. Your race for compensation begins here.

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President’s message... Disturbing trends in law enforcement

Mighk Wilson s more and more people take of the few roads with 14 ­foot lanes, many This language is not unique to Florida; lane” they assume to cycling in Florida, and as tend to have significant truck traffic. it originated in the national Uniform they understand more and more learn how to Bicyclists are the only vehicle drivers Vehicle Code (UVC) in the early 1970s, how wide is safe drive their bicycles in a safe who routinely have to defend themselves when bicycling was starting to catch on and wide enough. and law ­abiding manner, a to an officer or judge for simply driving again among American adults. Unfortunately, if disheartening trend is starting to emerge. in a safe and defen- The few experi- they are wrong it’s the cyclist who suffers. We are hearing of more and more cases sive manner. enced cycling “Self defense”­ has been a big topic in in which law ­abiding cyclists are stopped In the past four Bicyclists should enthusiasts at that the news in recent months. The Florida by law enforcement, sometimes given years I’ve been demand merely to be time understood legislature tells us it’s okay to “meet force citations, and some of those citations are stopped three times the problems with with force ... if he or she reasonably being upheld. by local officers here able to control the the “far to the believes it is necessary to do so to pre- Florida law is clear—well, clear enough in Central Florida, space around us to right” law; that it vent death or great bodily harm.” if one reads it without bias. and told a few other forces cyclists to Bicyclists could (and should) demand Bicyclists are not required to stay “as times by passing protect ourselves from ride where they are merely to be able to control the space close as practicable to the right ­hand officers to get to the the carelessness most likely to get around us in order to protect ourselves curb or edge” if the lane is too narrow to right edge (or even of otherwise innocent squeezed and to from the carelessness of otherwise inno- share, if the cyclist is preparing for a left onto the sidewalk). suffer right hooks cent motorists. turn, or if there is any condition or In all cases I was motorists. and other conflict- Rescinding the “far to the right” law is potential conflict that makes it unsafe to legally controlling a ing movements. not an immediate goal for FBA—there is stay near the right edge. narrow lane. Those cyclists much ground work that needs to be done In its “Green Book” standards the I began using lane control in 1995 after managed to have exceptions added to the first—but eventually we will bring that Florida Department of Transportation reading John Forester’s Effective Cycling, UVC so that cyclists can legally avoid fight to Tallahassee. states that 14 feet is the minimum shar- and had not been stopped once from ‘94 such conflicts, but too often officers and Your membership in and support of able width between cyclists and passen- to 2009. judges only read “as close as practicable FBA will help us continue to fight for the ger cars; even more width is needed Similar stories from other cyclists are to the right-hand­ curb or edge” and go rights and safety of all Florida’s bicyclists. when buses and large trucks are present. becoming routine. no further. If a society punishes competence and Most roadways without bike lanes have The source of this problem is a poorly Or when they read “a lane that is too peaceful self ­defense, where is it headed? lanes between 10 and 12 feet wide, and written statute; F.S. 316.2065, section 5. narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle Nowhere I wish to be. to travel safely side by side within the

consultants (including me), our hands FBA is your voice are full; Florida’s a large and diverse state. And although we share a percentage of by Dan Moser, Program Director Share the Road vehicle tag fee revenue Membership Matters with Bike Florida, those funds can be aving a voice at the many used only for one of our core activities: tables of decision-mak- public education and awareness. ing on the statewide level For all of our other priorities and Change is usually difficult and sometimes resisted. FBA’s move to a fully for policies, directives, efforts FBA depends on membership computerized and self-managed membership program is a perfect exam- actions, and law-making is funds. ple. After decades of using a variety of systems to handle this important important for anyone who wants to have FBA’s headquarters is in DeLand, a aspect of our organization, we felt it was time to move into the 21st cen- an impact in the various forums where very nice small city north of Orlando tury. things that really matter happen. that’s situated in a relatively central loca- Club Express was chosen because one of our member clubs uses it and It’s even more vital when the odds are tion to most of the state. for the benefits it offers to members and the organization alike. On our stacked against a cause or interest, as is Tim Bustos travels extensively, includ- end, we’re still learning all the features and tricks but there is plenty yet the case when it comes to Florida’s ing making frequent trips to Tallahassee, to learn. For our members, it appears most have embraced it, although chronic propensity to keep as many cars and serves on a number of statewide some are still having trouble managing their own account/profile or simply and trucks moving and at the highest transportation and traffic committees, as not interested in doing so. speeds as the plumbing will allow, usual- well as many other activities and forums ly at the expense of other users of our FBA’s involved in. We put everyone who was an active or past member into Club Express’s public rights-of-way. Also, when staff or board members are database so you if you fall into either category you already have an ac- For bicyclists — even if we also drive able, we try to be represented at orga- count/profile. If you’re not sure if you’re included, click on the login link — FBA is an important ally that serves nized bicycle events, conferences, and on the top right of our membership home page (fbamembership.org) then as the voice of all who believe non- any event that will have us throughout click on the “Forgot My Username/Password” link. motorists should have equal access and Florida. feel safe on our roads and pathways. Many hours are donated by those who Enter your name and email address. If the system does not find you, it If you’re a member of FBA, you likely take on these tasks, but there are expens- might just mean we don’t have an email address for you, or the one we understand and appreciate this dynamic. es nonetheless. have is incorrect. Before creating a new member record, please contact But you who may have picked up this If you want to know more about the the Membership Director. If your name is found, give us a current email newsletter at a bike shop or event where work of Florida Bicycle Association you address and we’ll update your record and send you a password reset. FBA was represented: I’m hoping you’ll can visit our website at www.floridabicy- Ideally, everyone will eventually buy-in and at least try our new system. take to heart the importance of becoming cle.org and Facebook pages at www.face- But if you’re having problems or don’t have a computer, please don’t hesi- a member — or renewing if you let your book.com/FloridaBicycleAssociation. tate to contact Dan Moser at [email protected] or (239) membership lapse. To join or renew your membership 334-6417. FBA depends on your financial support to do our work so will As a non-profit association with a staff please go to www.fbamembership.org. make every effort to ensure you can successfully join, renew, or donate. of one full-timer (Tim Bustos, the Your support is vital and appreciated. Executive Director) and four part-time Fall 2013 5

Executive Director’s corner... Fall brings out the best in us Tim Bustos t’s finally fall — yay! As one of my cessful, it has now expanded into nine way, it’s a good primer for taking a cycling friends put it, Floridians other states! Cycling Savvy class. As a stand-alone tend to appreciate fall more than Florida Bicycle Law Toolkit: “Ask Geo” document, it’s one of our most popular most people in the country — This is a bicycle law enforcement column publications. because we feel we deserve it! improve conditions for cycling in Already, the mornings are just a tad Florida, so we’re already on it. However, cooler, and the afternoons don’t feel quite the Florida Bicycle Association is your as hot. organization, so we want to hear from Yes, we do still have some hot weather It’s not too soon to start thinking about you. in front of us before it finally cools getting a good bike light...for those awesome What needs to be done to make our down, but by the time this issue of the roads safer for cycling in Florida? Is it FBA Messenger goes to print, most of the early morning rides before work. better facilities? More bike lanes? Better hot weather will be behind us, and the education for motorists? Please let us best cycling weather of the year will lie know, and we’ll try to make it happen! ahead! As usual, we do appreciate your sup- ooo port, but be careful out there! on our website (http://flbikelaw.org/) set Florida Bicycle and Pedestrian Law Along with cooler weather comes up in a question and answer format [see Enforcement Guide. Originally developed shorter days. We still have a month and a page 11 of this issue for a sampling of the as a guide for law enforcement officers, it half before we go off daylight savings Q&A –Ed.]. is also one of our most popular publica- time, but already the days are getting just If you have a question regarding bike tions for FBA members. It summarizes a tad shorter, too. laws and your rights on the road, this is all critical laws pertaining to bicycles and If you don’t have one already (and you the place to go. This part of our website pedestrians in Florida, and it is published should, really), it’s not too soon to start gets more hits than any other part of our in a handy pocket size for carrying with thinking about getting a good bike light. site — many of them from law enforce- you while riding. As we ease into fall, a good light is ment officers, and many of them from (Note: We will mail any of our publica- needed both for those awesome early out of state. tions at no charge to FBA members). morning rides before work and for those We are quick to point out — this is not These programs, work products, and good leg at the end of the day. “legal advice” in the strict sense of the even our legislative priorities, are just a Before considering ordering a light word, but it is factual, up-to-date and, if sampling of what we’d like to do, and online, please see the friendly folks at you have a question, you will be directed what we’re doing already. your local bike shop. They have a wide to the appropriate section of the Florida However, we’d like to hear from you — assortment of lights to fit your cycling Statutes. our members. If you think there is some- needs, and knowledgeable staff to answer Your host, George Martin, is extremely thing we should be doing and you don’t any questions you may have. knowledgeable about the subject matter. see it, please go to our website, Considering you can pay anywhere floridabicycle.org and see if it’s already from $20.00 to $400.00 for a decent bike there. light, having knowledgeable bike shop Legislative Programs: If you don’t find what you’re looking staff to answer your questions is a big Each year, FBA works with the Florida for, please let us know. plus! Legislature to improve conditions for cycling throughout the state. ooo ooo Examples of past successes include establishment of the “Share the Road” license plate (the first bicycle specialty As professionals, the board of directors license plate in the nation), which helps and staff at FBA have a pretty good idea For long time FBA members, and/or fund many of our safety initiatives; the about what we need to do to help regular readers of the FBA Messenger (we “three foot law” which established a min- actually hope you’re both), you know the imum safe passing distance; and clarifi- Florida Bicycle Association offers many cation on those instances on when The mission of the Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) is to inspire and support people and fine services and programs for its mem- cyclists can legally leave the bike lane as communities to enjoy greater freedom and well-being through bicycling. bers. If you’re new around here, please part of the mandatory bike lane law. The Florida Bicycle Association was incorporated in 1997 for educational and charitable allow me to list some of our more promi- For safety reasons, FBA is also working purposes. FBA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the nent ones: on getting the mandatory bike lane law Internal Revenue Code. Donations, including membership dues, are tax deductible. A copy of the current financial statements may be obtained by contacting FBA, P.O. Box 916715, repealed. Longwood, FL 32791. Other legislative priorities for the Programs: To become a member supporter of FBA, join online at www.fbamembership.org. future include efforts to increase penal- The Florida Bicycle Association Messenger is published quarterly as a service to mem- “Cycling Savvy” is the very popular, ties for hit and run crashes, and getting bers and advocates for a bicycle-friendly Florida by the extremely effective bicyclist education funding approved for a cross-state bike program developed for cyclists of all skill Florida Bicycle Association, P.O. Box 916715, Longwood, FL 32791. trail (the “Coast to Coast Connector.”) levels. www.floridabicycle.org; e-mail: [email protected];­ Phone: 850-238-5238 Even “roadies” with years of experience Membership in FBA includes a subscription to the FBA Messenger. in the saddle have taken this class and Publications: The FBA Messenger accepts and welcomes your advertising! Please see the Website for have told us they learned many things Florida Bicycling Street Smarts. This pub- rates and specifications or e-mail [email protected]. Publishers reserve the right to they never even knew about, and that lication, which is basically “drivers’ ed for review advertising content and to reject advertising that, in the opinion of the Association, is they now feel much safer and more con- cyclists,” contains what every cyclist neither in the best interest of FBA’s members nor its goals and objectives. Although we fident when riding in traffic. carefully review articles and information submitted, FBA is not responsible for the informa- should have been taught from the very tion or opinions contained herein unless explicitly stated as official policy of FBA. This program started out as a “Florida beginning, but never was. only” program, but it has been so suc- In terms of how cyclists should ride, © 2013 Florida Bicycle Association All rights reserved. and where they should ride in the road- 6 Florida Bicycle Association

DeWayne Carver is new Florida Dept. of Transportation Bike/Ped Coordinator continued from page 1

BikeFlorida, and the many other excel- Additionally, every- I’m very much inter- I think one of my biggest challenges that lent groups trying to make Florida a body has been very “...we really have so ested in how we can I haven’t mentioned yet is also one of the great bicycling state. friendly and profes- much to do to improve safely and effectively things I’m actually looking forward to Although still very new to FDOT, and sional. incorporate bicycle the most, and that would be working still digging into his new job, FBA staff Of course, the other the conditions facilities into the with, and providing leadership to the was able to catch up with him at his thing I’ve noticed is for bicycles state’s transportation District Bicycle and Pedestrian office in Tallahassee where DeWayne that it’s a dramatic network, and I feel Coordinators. And, yes, I feel that the graciously agreed to take a few minutes change from the three- and pedestrians that, with my back- knowledge and skills I’ve picked up in from his busy schedule for an FBA person office I was in Florida...” ground, and what I’ve various jobs over the years will be an Messenger interview: working in, to the learned over the years asset as I work with the district coordi- Burns Building where — DeWayne Carver as an LCI and CSI, I nators and others within the department. FBA: How long have you been with I currently work, can help influence I know that working as a consultant for FDOT at this point, and what have which I estimate probably has nearly a that process in a very meaningful way. many years, I’ve had to lead many proj- been your experiences so far? thousand employees working in it! ects, meetings and initiatives that weren’t DeWayne: I have now been here exactly FBA: What do you see as your biggest always easy—that frequently involved three weeks, and it’s been great, but I FBA: What do you hope to accomplish challenge in the months and years controversy—but I was almost always acknowledge I’m still very much in the as the statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian ahead? able to resolve issues and overcome chal- “honeymoon” phase of my job. Coordinator? DeWayne: Well, as I mentioned previ- lenges. What I’ve noticed is that it’s such a DeWayne: One of the reasons I was ously, one of my biggest challenges, I If you have any questions for DeWayne large organization with so many respon- interested in this job at this point in time think, is transitioning from a three-per- about the FDOT Bicycle Program, or if sibilities, that FDOT really seems to is because it was moved into the office of son office to a building with nearly a you simply would like to welcome him to work hard at cultivating long-term Roadway Design, which is my area of thousand people in it! his new job, his contact info is detailed employee retention so that there is - expertise. But seriously, we really have so much below: mal turnover, and that’s encouraging. to do to improve the conditions for bicy- cles and pedestrians in Florida, we not DeWayne Carver, AICP only have to make physical changes to State Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator IHMC* Pensacola joins Bikes the roadway environment, but we have Florida Department of Transportation cultural changes we need to make within Roadway Design Office at Work program FDOT, and that will require a sustained 605 Suwannee Street MS 32 effort over a long period of time for that Tallahassee FL 32399 mployees at IHMC Recent years have seen a rebirth of to be effective. (850) 414-4322 direct [email protected] Pensacola are finding it downtown as a vibrant commercial and FBA: Are there any specific skills or easier to get around down- lifestyle center, with restaurants, retail abilities you have that could help you town for lunch or work shops, entertainment, offices and profes- overcome some of these challenges? errands. sional and service businesses. The institute has joined Streets that used to be empty are now Bikes at Work, a program to provide often crowded, even on weekend morn- bicycles for local commutes. ings as people come downtown for NO EXIT © Andy Singer Encouraging Pensacola businesses to Broadway shows, a Double-A profession- provide bicycles is the brainchild of al minor league team, shopping, Think Beyond** (thinkbeyond.org), a a growing residential sector and a non-profit formed to support “a diverse Saturday farmer’s market. community” that will serve “to educate, According to Think Beyond, down- connect, inspire and develop a sustain- town Pensacola is perfect for bicycling able Pensacola,” according to its website. because it retains the human-scale grid IHMC General Counsel Julie Sheppard of its pre-automobile past. is the group’s treasurer. That includes narrow street widths and “There are a lot of reasons to support short blocks, keeping traffic slow. Bikes at Work,” Sheppard said. “We want Downtown planners have incorporated downtown to be more open to bicyclists wide use of four-way-stop intersections and pedestrians instead of everyone get- to further accommodate pedestrians and ting in their cars to go a few blocks. bikers. “And a lot of our international visitors Also, the core of downtown, while at IHMC don’t have cars. This will be a expanding, remains comfortably com- great way for them to see our communi- pact. ty. Its density and short travel lengths “Plus,” she said, “we want our employ- make it a natural setting for bicycling ees to remain healthy.” and . IHMC has offices in three buildings Jessie Bell, a Bikes at Work project located within a two-block stretch of leader, said the group is also working Alcaniz Street in the Seville Historic with the City of Pensacola and businesses District in the heart of downtown. to install bike racks around downtown. The institute has purchased five bicy- cles, spread among the sites. *Florida Institute for Human & Machine IHMC Director and co-founder Ken Cognition, Vol. 10 No. 2 (www.ihmc.us) Ford often stresses that the downtown Reprinted with permission Pensacola location of the institute is a **facebook.com/thinkbeyondpensacola key asset for recruiting employees. Fall 2013 7

Major bike/ped project funding: collaboration and persistence pay off by Dan Moser, FBA Program Director

he third time was a charm! The Lee County Metropolitan Planning tion and cooperation among govern- their consultants), was a boon to those After two solid but unfund- Organization (MPO), the official grant ments and organizations. who took advantage of a resource that ed proposals that had been sub- applicant, worked in coordination with Having an advocacy group that works usually comes only with a hefty price tag. mitted to USDOT’s the MPO Board (elected officials from all well with government and others is a There are plenty of grants and other Transportation Investment local governments), state and local vital element necessary for something resources available that could have the Generating Economic Recovery departments of transportation, citizen like this to happen. kind of impact this TIGER grant will, but (TIGER) grant program advocates (particu- In this case, howev- there are no guaran- seeking significant finan- larly BikeWalkLee) er, an added benefit tees that the time and cial resources to improve For a county of less and consultants to that came with Having an advocacy effort put into the Lee County’s bicycle and develop the three BikeWalkLee is broad application process pedestrian network, the than one million, this applications. expertise and a will- group that works will pay off, so many third attempt paid off. level of funding After each unsuc- ingness to expend well with government governments and US Secretary of for bike/ped projects cessful round, the many volunteer hours and others is a organizations don’t Transportation Anthony proposal was refined seeing the effort pursue them. Foxx made a surprise is relatively rare... but the basic com- through. vital element... Most are very com- visit to Lee County in ponents and goals One of the key indi- petitive, depend on early September to remained the same. viduals who was cooperation among announce an award of over $10 million. Based on Lee County’s Complete instrumental in this success is FBA’s 2010 sometimes competing entities, and For a county of less than one-million Streets initiative and MPO Bicycle/ Citizen Bicycle Advocate of the Year require skill in preparing proposals. All people to win this level of funding spe- Pedestrian Master Plan, the project award recipient Darla Letourneau. was the case with TIGER, but that did cifically for bike/ped projects is relatively builds upon the infrastructure completed Darla’s background and skills as a for- pay off for Lee County this time around. rare, but because of some serious collab- through the years to plan, design and mer federal government policy analyst, For complete details of the proposed oration between community partners, build a safer, more accessible non-motor- dedication to cycling, unbelievable (and projects and background on the effort to along with expert assistance in honing ized transportation network in Lee uncompensated) time commitment, and obtain TIGER funding, go to the application, it did indeed happen. County, and does so through coordina- ability to work well within any govern- BikeWalkLee’s blog at http://bikewalklee. mental environment (including with blogspot.com.

Off the top... to the death of the other living creatures that we eat for our growth and energy. Lost in the traffic LANE of time We are animals, we think and we guess at future outcomes. by Robert Seidler The LANE may be the battleground, still, between food, exploration and dom- t age 60, by now I have expe- Most of these places see my feet mak- inance; dominance over our ecosystem rienced many difficult situa- ing the first steps; theirs have long ago and over others that we can exploit for tions. retreated back to grains of earth. our needs. I sit now in the traffic These people walked, boated and trav- Easy prey saves energy and time and LANE unbirthed, concealed eled for trade all across the southeast the human-powered traveler is the easy by biases and words that do not define parts of North America (the tools are game of choice. the magnitude of issues associated with made of stones not of local origin). To be fully conscious, finally we must what is seemingly just simple travel. These people persisted because of their The LANE is that place-mark now full redefine the LANE as a place for human I live surrounded by a National nature. They arrived because of the foot- of motorists clueless to its history or activity, a neutral ground with mutual Wildlife Refuge, a place where 13-foot path and desire and need to explore. value as a place of discovery itself. respect and a new-formed civility and alligators eat 200- These paths, like the It is a celebration — or should be — of mindfulness. pound buck deer like St Augustine trail To be fully conscious the early meaning of these linear corri- The hunter and the hunted must move the wind blows leaves. between St. Marks and dors for people and goods and travel. from the paleo-brainstem of the past to Reminders of the we must redefine St. Augustine in the One could say the first goods moved the cortex of the future and logical magnitude of billions the LANE as a 1500s, are now high- were moving themselves and were the thought must prevail. Highways must be of years of evolution- ways laid on the foot- neutral ground with game that made the trails then became redefined as humanways of travel and ary challenges solved paths worn by these the meat of the trail and the tribe. open for civil commerce as the early are in eyesight undis- mutual respect, people. This primitive hunter and hunted point trails were open for survival. turbed now and But even before a new-formed civility of view may still be playing out when it It is a simple switch to pull and will tomorrow and are these tribes realized comes to the LANE and the path we take transition our society into the future as built of the yesterdays and mindfulness their desires, animals as drivers. we discover ourselves safe from the hunt- of time. walked to water and We are still only animals with millions ers and savagery of the past. They are undeniably food on paths they of years of evolutionary development as — Robert Seidler is a filmmaker, cyclist correct if you can focus on just the facts wore so deep in time that no man could primitive creatures trying to survive at — not emotion. imagine why. and nature-based guide who lives in any cost to others. We are now just out Panacea/Sopchoppy Florida The entire 4 billion years of pre-histo- The tribal hunters waited here by the of the egg as conscious thinking and car- ry are still undisturbed and largely un- water and plunged spears and arrows ing beings that challenged outside my backdoor. into game as it crossed waters’ path. have some For thousands of years there were peo- The development of the LANE goes regard for ple here, highly organized tribes that back even further to the early dinosaurs others, were, very successfully, part of the eco- and the dry creek beds they explored for at times. system. Their past histories lie on the water and for food. There is a natural We shell mound islands now dotted with component to this travel and exploration still owe cedar trees and cabbage palms. that is essential to life itself. our life 8 Florida Bicycle Association Cape Coral ‘Games’ set events for ages 50+ senior cyclists

he Florida International DeLand FL, October 25 - 27 Senior Games & State Championships Cycling Championships return to the roads of Cape Coral in Riding December, 2013. Organizers have scheduled events for • Fully Supported 25, 40 & 65 mile rides. beginning to seasoned senior cyclists, age 50 and up, on road or recumbent • Self-Guided Rides bicycles. Included in the slate are 5K and 10K Advocacy & Education Programs time trials on December 10 and 20K and The 20K and 40K road races will be held in the quiet Gator Circle neighbor- • Be a Bicycle Friendly Community presented by 40K road races on December 12. Both courses are “off the beaten path,” hood with easy access from the parking the League of American Bicyclists.* and provide the opportunity for a safe area to the course. • Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education racing experience. Florida residents must participate and Recumbent riders have opportunity to qualify at one of the local senior games Program in your community. participate in the time trials events as a before riding in the state championships separate classification of bike. in December. Participants who qualify • Introduction to Cycling Savvy in one cycling event are eligible for all • Hands on Bicycle Maintenance Classes cycling events. A list of all fall local senior games qualifiers can be found at www.flasports.com. Networking Race organizers are seeking a large • Awards Dinner Banquet number of volunteers for the event. For more information about competi- • Friday night Social, Art Walk & Music tion or volunteering visit www.flasports. • Saturday Bicycle Parade com, email [email protected] or call toll-free 1-866-254-3627. *AICP CM credit approved.

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New board members appointed at FBA summer meeting

Originally from Sarasota, John Egberts cooperation between our two organiza- has spent most of his life in Gainesville, tions and more closely align the goals, where he currently resides. missions and future plans of Bike Florida After receiving a B.S. in exercise and and FBA to more effectively advance sport sciences from UF in 2008, John cycling as a safe, enjoyable and practical began working on his master’s degree in means of transportation in the State of sport management. Florida.” While obtaining his master’s degree at Ron continues to live in Gainesville, a UF, he worked as the graduate assistant silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community. with the Florida Traffic and Bicycle In addition to his duties at Bike Florida Safety Education Program (FTBSEP) for Ron writes a Sunday column for the two years. Gainesville Sun and is also the Sun’s the- Since graduating in 2010, he has served ater critic. as the FTBSEP Assistant Director in a His secret ambition is to circumnavi- full-time capacity. gate the State of Florida on a bicycle In this position, John works extensively John Egberts Ron Cunningham while blogging about his Sunshine State with school districts, Florida Dept. of adventures on two wheels. John is a frequent conference presenter as editorial page editor of The Gainesville Transportation, Safe Routes to School ooooo personnel, school teachers and others to in the area of pedestrian and bicycle safe- Sun, Ron accepted the position of coordinate and conduct teacher training ty and has co-authored pedestrian/bicy- Executive Director of Bike Florida. According to FBA’s bylaws, “the Board workshops and improve pedestrian/bicy- cle safety articles for publication and has He had previously served on Bike shall consist of at least three members cle safety throughout Florida. other research in progress. Florida’s Board of Directors for about five and no more than eleven members.” John is certified by the League of Besides bicycling, John enjoys attend- years. During his last 10 years at The Sun Currently, there are three seats available American Bicyclists as a League Cycling ing sport events (especially involving the Ron commuted to work daily on his so if you are interested in getting more Instructor. In addition to working with Florida Gators), scuba diving and restor- bicycle. involved at the board or advisory board the FTBSEP, John is a Ph.D. student ing vehicles. “I am pleased to have the opportunity level, contact executive director Tim ooooo (Health and Human Performance/Sport to serve on the Board of Directors of our Bustos or board president Mighk Wilson. Management) and conducts research in sister organization the Florida Bicycle For a list of board members and their the area of safety and risk management Ron Cunningham recently retired from Association,” he said. contact information, go to page 3. Is your in sport and physical activity programs. a 36-year career in the newspaper busi- “My goal is to work to improve the area of the state represented? ness. Stepping down after nearly 30 years lines of communication and increase

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You, too, can be an efficient fat-burning machine by Earl Lang

o you know that an These hunger pangs along with the jus- pace your breathing will not be labored and miracle cures, but it does far more ancient invention is the tification of having exercised lead us to and you should be able to carry on nor- for you than any “magic pill” you might most efficient fat burn- “pig out” to satisfy our hunger. mal conversations with your riding com- take. ing machine available As a weight loss technique we know panions. Bicycling can lead you to an improved today? this doesn’t work because it is so much Good exercise, good conversation, life style, with more energy, more enthu- Research published in the easier to consume calories than burn fresh air and a feeling of freedom; all siasm and an improve view in the mirror Journal of Applied Physiology* has them off. while burning off fat and improving your as those rolls of fat just slowly melt away. shown that fat is only burned aerobically However, riding a bicycle for an hour circulation. Here are a couple of suggestions. On and by moderate intensity exercise over a or more will burn mostly fat and not What’s not to like? the Internet check out one of the calorie long term. cause extreme hunger pangs. Once you have done this for a while, management websites for some diet It has been observed that low-power While it is difficult to continue most you will find that an hour bicycle ride tracking guides. caloriecount.about.com, (exercise) carbohydrate oxidation facili- other types of exercise for an hour or will not tire you and you will be ener- myfitnesspal.com and my-calorie-coun- tates fat oxidation, but that high-power more, on a bicycle it is quite easy. gized for the rest of the day. ter.com are just three of many. carbohydrate oxidation actually inhibits On a bicycle, in an hour, traveling at an This method of replacing fat with mus- These and other sites (some are fat use. easy pace, you will travel 8 to 12 miles. cle doesn’t produce the dramatic weight mobile-friendly) will help you keep track What is this invention that allows nor- You will see a lot of scenery and at this losses claimed by advertisements for pills of your diet/calorie intake and allow you mal people to enjoy aerobic exercise at a to calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) moderate intensity for an hour or more? which will give you the number of calo- The bicycle! ries you need per day to lose weight. Why does this single out the bicycle? The other suggestion is to join one of Bicycles are very efficient machines and the many weekend group rides (see the when properly fitted to you, are comfort- touring calendar on page 14 for some able and easy to operate. ideas) for a fun time with friends who With this combination of features, the are burning fat while they enjoy the sites bicycle is a pleasant way to exercise at an around the state. easy to moderate effort level continuous- ly for long periods of time. *Holloszy and Coyle. “Adaptations of It has been shown that vigorous exer- skeletal muscle to endurance exercise cise over short periods of time tends to and their metabolic consequences.” burn sugars and carbohydrates, which Journal of Applied Physiology, 56 (1984) leads to immediate feelings of hunger. One example of a mobile App for keeping track of your calories is this one (CalorieCounter.com) designed for Android phones and available from the Google store.

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Do you have a question about the laws related to bicycling? Ask Geo @ FlBikeLaw.org* George Martin

Crosswalks and Right Under the facts presented, Doughty did Turns not meet the statutory requirements of the David asked: I often private conveyance exception because, Qride on sidewalks with albeit he was traveling in a private convey- the flow of traffic though ance and his firearm was securely encased, there is a bike lane. My he was carrying the firearm on his person question has to do with right and did not have it within an interior turning vehicles: If I were to be struck by compartment of his motorcycle. We there- a vehicle in this circumstance, crossing in fore affirm the trial court’s denial of Get the knowledge and experience to cycle your roadways with confidence. a crosswalk, who presumably would be at Doughty’s motion to dismiss. fault? FBA’s cycling education program will show you simple strategies to eliminate s. 790.001 – Definitions obstacles and ride with ease in places you might never have thought possible. We can’t determine fault without (17) “Securely encased” means in a glove Aall the details of a particular inci- compartment, whether or not locked; dent. Numerous variables could influ- snapped in a holster; in a gun case, wheth- ence that, so that is the function of the er or not locked; in a zippered gun case; or courts. in a closed box or container which requires Briefly, bicyclists in a crosswalk have a lid or cover to be opened for access. the rights and duties of pedestrians; While worn on the back, unlike a fanny motorists must yield under most circum- pack, a backpack is unreachable. Also, stances. One determining factor may be backpacks have zippers. A pannier or the speed of the cyclist. handlebar bag is reachable while riding, Handguns on Bicycles but could its attachment to the private B. Donah asked: Can I carry a conveyance be considered an interior? Qhandgun while riding my bicycle This is beyond the scope of traffic without a Florida concealed weapons Alaw and I won’t hazard a guess as Cycling Savvy courses now available in Orlando, permit (CWP), provided the weapon is to the intent of the laws about handguns. stored in either a backpack, or saddle- I suggest you ask one of the instructors DeLand, Jacksonville, Ft. Myers, West Palm Beach, bag? for the concealed weapons permit classes Tallahassee and Tampa Bay areas. Go to the Web site There are no definitive statues that for their opinion and an authoritative law to contact an area coordinator near you. address bicycles and firearm transport. enforcement reference. From what I gather, it comes down to the following: Lights on a Sidewalk Quinton asked: Are lights still Some Online Resources (5) Possession in Private Conveyance – Qrequired at night even though you Have you a subscription to the Share the Road Newsletter? It’s filled Notwithstanding subsection (2), it is law- are riding your bike on sidewalk? ful and is not a violation of s. 790.01 for a with information about bicycling events, people and places (including person 18 years of age or older to possess a When on a sidewalk, a cyclist is great trail maps for off road cycling). sign up at www.bikeflorida.org. still operating a bicycle, which concealed firearm or other weapon for A If you are an Adventure Cyclist, check out the adventurecycling.org must be equipped with lights. The fol- self-defense or other lawful purpose within newsletter, Bike Bits. To subscribe, visit: http://www.adventurecycling. lowing statute applies: the interior of a private conveyance, with- org/bikebits/subscribe.cfm and read their blog at http://blog.adventurecy- out a license, if the firearm or other weap- s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations cling.org on is securely encased or is otherwise not (7) Every bicycle in use between sunset readily accessible for immediate use. and sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp FBA board president Mighk Wilson blogs regularly at www.mighkwilson. com. His well-researched, philosophical essays will get you thinking on a Is a bicycle considered a private con- on the front exhibiting a white light visible higher plane. veyance? I would assume so, as a bicycle from a distance of at least 500 feet to the is considered to be a vehicle. Does a front and a lamp and reflector on the rear Don’t forget to check out our Cycling Savvy guru, Keri Caffrey’s favor- bicycle have an interior? each exhibiting a red light visible from a ite site, http://cyclingsavvy.org. There you’ll find a pannier-load of stories distance of 600 feet to the rear. A bicycle Doughty v. State, 979 So. 2d 1048 – Fla: about “empowerment for unlimited travel.” FBA’s own little program is so or its rider may be equipped with lights or popular it’s spreading across the country. Have you taken your class yet? Dist. Court of Appeals, 4th Dist. 2008 reflectors in addition to those required by In this case, we consider whether the pri- this section. For information about Florida’s bicycle laws, go to http://.Flbikelaw.org. vate conveyance exception of section Read through the archives, or ask your own burning question. We reprint 790.25, Florida Statutes, permits the unli- Note that the statute does not limit the use of lights to bicycle in the roadway or some of the questions and answers in the FBA Messenger, but there are censed carrying of a concealed firearm or many more on the site. other weapon in a zippered pack around any other location. When on the side- the waist while riding a motorcycle. We walk at night, lights are required. Can’t get enough of Keri? Go to her Website/blog at http://CommuteOr- conclude that it does not. lando.com. Lots of great information on “Bicycling in the Real World.” And don’t leave your computer without a visit to (I know it’s another As a part of the Bicycle Law Enforcement Program, a website exists to provide a place to Central Florida site...sorry) the Orlando Sentinel’s own cycling blog, The ask questions about the laws. This is a continuing series that addresses some of the ques- Chain Gang. http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_thechaingang tions and provide updates about FBA’s Bicycle Law Enforcement Program. *DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this column is to inform about bicycling laws. The material pro- Sign up for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy eNewsletter to keep on vided here and through other means is for general informational purposes only and shall in no top of advocacy, trail conversions and more http://support.railstotrails. way constitute or be construed as legal advice by the officers, directors, agents or employees of org/site/PageServer?pagename=rtn_registration. the Florida Bicycle Association. If your experience in a court of law or on the streets differs from that presented, we want to know about it, but George Martin and the FBA are not account- Florida Cycling Magazine, a semi-monthly digital magazine dedicated to able for a ruling contrary to our interpretation of Florida Law or other consequences of cycling. promoting Florida cycling and focusing on racing, can be found at www. You should seek legal advice on a particular situation. floridaracingmagazine.com. Sign up for the e-mail. 12 Florida Bicycle Association

In praise of small wheels by Tim Busstos

f only I had a nickel for every time adjust for different-size riders and did Currently however, with the resurgence Brompton someone said “Hey — where’s the not suit both genders equally. in interest for bikes of all types, folding Another favorite folder with a huge fol- kid you stole that bike from?” He was able to design a smaller frame bikes are going through a type of renais- lowing is the Brompton, a British offer- For the sake of transparency — it’s using the smaller wheels, and he was able sance as well. They are now lighter, fast- ing. true, I do like small wheeled bikes. to make the frame still lighter by employ- er, and high tech. Bromptons are a tad on the heavy side, In fact, I truly love small wheeled ing a “space frame” design, which is a Depending on your wants or needs, but they make up for it with a very clev- bikes. truss-like frame with you can spend anywhere from $200 for a er, extremely compact fold, and little There, I’ve said it in interlocking struts in a low end , all the way up to $3,000 wheels at the back of the rack, which, front of God and every- geometric pattern. for Riese & Mueller full suspension fold- when folded, act like the wheels at the body, including throngs of Aside from being very er designed for touring. bottom of a suitcase. grown-ups on road bikes lightweight and strong, I’ve ridden most of the folders current- You then pull the bike around with the with 700c tires, and some of these bikes are ly on the market, so I’ve prepared a sum- elongated stem. Very handy, very clever. mountain bikes with stunningly and technologi- mary of what I think are the “best of the The Bromptons are also very well sup- 29-inch tires, and lovers cally beautiful. best” from what’s currently available. ported, and they have a full line of acces- of all things titanium and However, one of the If you’re looking for a good, functional sories. You can even order the “suitcase/ carbon fiber and big. greatest, yet simplest inno- folding bike, it’s probably in one of the trailer kit,” which you can use to carry “Why” might you ask vations Moulton used for groups below: the bike on a plane, and the kit has when there are so many his bicycle “re-design” was wheels you can add that turns it into a high quality “big” wheels the small wheel. Riese & Mueller bike trailer! to choose from? Smaller wheels are sub- My favorite folder is the Riese & Mueller More details at: www.brompton.co.uk/ Well, “big” isn’t always stantially lighter, and they “, that starts at about $1,590 better, and “small” doesn’t provide much faster accel- (although you can spend more for more Dahon mean it’s for kids, and there really are a eration. advanced models). Another popular folding bike is the lot of reasons small-wheeled bikes appeal This latter feature is particularly useful Dahon. This is mainly due to the sheer to a lot of people. for racing and urban cycling conditions. size of their line with many models to When I say small-wheeled bikes, I refer One of the biggest misconceptions choose from, and the fact that their lower primarily to folding bikes, but this also about small wheeled bikes is that they are end bikes are very affordable for most applies to some recumbents and other slower. I have even been asked multiple people. bikes known as “compact” bikes, such as times if I have to “pedal faster” to com- On the other hand, it does appear they the venerable “Moulton.” pensate for the smaller wheels, but it have brought new designers on in recent The , now made by couldn’t be further from the truth. years, and some of their high end folding of England, was a design Wheel size hasn’t been a function of road bikes are very nice and worth a pursued by Dr. beginning speed since the days of the “highwheel” . http://dahon.com/mainnav/ in the late 1950s, when Dr. Moulton bicycles — speed is now a function of Folding bikes are something I think sought to re-design bicycles from gear ratios (if you ever see someone rid- every cyclist should have in their stable “scratch.” ing a folding bike, check out the size of It’s very light — at 21 lbs., it’s one of the of bikes regardless of their regular It should also be pointed out that Dr. the front chainring!). lightest folders available, yet very com- cycling interests. fortable due to its full suspension. It’s A good folding bike can help you avoid also one of the fastest folders out there that hefty airline fee — the one I have (12-15 seconds). will fit in a conventional suitcase, so the The only downside is that since they’re airlines can’t charge you extra. You can not real common in the U.S. (they’re also bring them on a bus or in a train, huge in Germany, England, and which is why I call them a great “inter- Australia), you may have to special order modal link.” one. For those of you who are performance More info about the Riese & Mueller oriented and still skeptical about the effi- Bikes Can be found here: cacy of a folding bike, consider this: one http://www.birdybike.com/?Shop of my close friends once rode Paris- Bike Friday Brest-Paris on a Bike Friday! Then there’s Bike Friday, which makes a As a side note, it wasn’t all that long full line of very nice made-to-order travel ago that folding bikes were considered bikes, and a great little folder called the obscure, and at best “dorky” (I refer you “Tikit.” back to the first paragraph of this arti- cle). Moulton AM GT You can find out more info on the Tikit line here: www.bikefriday.com/tikit However, as they’ve become more and Moulton invented the rubber cone sus- It is in large part a result of the work more useful, and more prominent in pension system for the BMC mini auto- Alex Moulton did with the Moulton places like the West Coast, and large East mobile, an innovation he included in the bicycle that made the modern folding Coast cities, they have actually estab- design of the Moulton bicycle. bicycle possible. lished a large cult following. This put Dr. Moulton way ahead of his For years, if you wanted or needed a Ten years ago, in what started as a time, since suspension wasn’t common (formerly the domain of tongue-in-cheek challenge, a good friend on most bicycles until nearly 30 years boat owners and small plane owners), and I predicted that folding bikes will be later (although, technically, suspension you had to give up a lot in terms of per- the next “fixies” among the urban hip- on bicycles actually dates back to the formance. sters. early “safety” bicycles of the 1880s) With few exceptions, vintage folding Oddly, that’s actually starting to hap- Dr. Moulton also felt the conventional bikes (or “folders” as they’re now com- pen, so there’s still time for you to be in diamond frame used on most bikes was monly called) were very heavy, had few the vanguard! cumbersome, difficult to mount, hard to gears, and had low quality components. Fall 2013 13

Share the Road Celebration of FDOT Districts Cycling brings bicycle advocacy, education and rides to DeLand District 1 by Ken Foster Cities: Bradenton, Fort Meyers, Naples, Sarasota Looking for a cycling event that bene- and how to bring it to local elementary Counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, fits cycling? Attend the Celebration of schools across the state. Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Cycling in DeLand, the weekend of Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota October 25, 26 and 27. Banquet Dinner District 2 Cities: Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City, St. Augustine BA and Bike Florida are The banquet dinner on Saturday night Counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, partnering with the League features guest speaker Mr. Billy Hattaway, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, of American Bicyclists to Florida Department of Transportation Putnam, St.Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union host the premier of what is District One Secretary, with a possible intended to be an annual event; introduction of Florida’s new State District 3 the Share the Road Celebration of Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, Cities: Destin, Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee Cycling in DeLand. DeWayne Carver. Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, This weekend-long event will blend A silent auction to support cycling Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, education, advocacy, riding, entertain- safety in Florida will conclude Saturday Walton, Washington night’s activities. ment and networking to help better pro- District 4 mote safe cycling in Florida. Sunday Rides Cities: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Palm Beach, Stuart The Florida Bicycle Association strives Sunday’s fully supported rides begin at Counties: Broward, Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St Lucie to improve cycling in Florida through 8:30 am. Participants can choose a 25-, District 5 bicycle education and legislative activi- 45- or 65-mile ride through the rural ties. Its partner organization, Bike Cities: Coco Beach, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Melborne, Ocala, Orlando areas of West Volusia County. Counties: Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia Florida, works to improve cycling in Support includes marked routes, food Florida through elementary school level and rest stops at local parks. District 6 bicycle education and by promoting the Participate in one or all three days of Cities: Key West, Miami; Counties: Miami-Dade, Monroe economic benefit of . the event at various fee levels. All three District 7 LAB Program days cost $75.00. Cities: Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa Friday and Saturday, the 25th and 26th, Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas the League of American Bicyclists will Sunday fees are $55.00 Friday only is conduct the “Be a Bicycle Friendly $25.00 Saturday is $45.00 Sunday is Community” program. $45.00. This program is American Planners FBA Messenger Discounts Add your voice Association AICP CM credit approved FBA Messenger Discounts Expire on for 3.5 credits. October 15th. Register now and save on for the future JOIN FBA Friday’s program is intended primarily entry fees by entering: as an information session for local gov- of bicycling o ernment officials, government staff, FBA1 for $5.00 off any 1 of the 3 days o in Florida. planners and engineers, although the FBA2 for $10.00 off any 2 of the 3 days o general public is welcome. FBA3 for $15.00 off all 3 days TODAY Saturday’s presentation of this program Additional information on the event will be oriented toward the general pub- can be found at BikeFlorida.org or by lic and focus on what individuals and contacting Bike Florida’s Associate bicycle clubs can do to encourage their Director and Share the Road local governments to apply for the Coordinator, Ken Foster at 352.224.8602 Bicycle Friendly Community designa- or [email protected]. tion. BikeFlorida Saturday Events Nonprofit Bike Florida Inc. was formed Saturday events include a presentation in 1994, as a fund raising event and orga- on Cycling Savvy, a traffic cycling course nization to help supplement the Florida developed by the Florida Bicycle Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Association and oriented toward adults. Program (FTBSEP). A basic bicycle maintenance class is Our mission is to promote safe and also being offered along with several self- responsible bicycling through, education, guided rides in and around Historic public awareness, and bicycle touring. DeLand. As an organization, Bike Florida is ded- Another program on Saturday present- icated to making a positive economic ed by the University of Florida and Bike impact in the regions and communities Florida will focus on the Florida Traffic that support our tours and programs. and Bicycle Safety Education Program More information can be found at http:// www.bikeflorida.org. JOIN ONLINE at www.fbamembership.org Membership includes the FBA Messenger! 14 Florida Bicycle Association Upcoming Bicycle Touring Events in Florida This printed version is ABRIDGED from promotional material provided by tour organizers. We’re not responsible for accuracy of information or quality of these rides. Use the con- tact information for more details about each ride. Ask your friends. Data are from an online calendar database maintained by Roger Pierce. To add an event to his (and our) calen- dar, e-mail to [email protected] or go online to post your own entry. See complete calendar, including many out-of-state rides we don’t have room to print here, and much of the hype we edited out in this here version, at www.floridabicycle.org/fbtc/.

October ture land north of Gainesville up October 20 (Sun) Tampa November for century riders. Come ride along the through the Santa Fe River valley. Cycle for FORCE beautiful and scenic A1A Byway and October 6 (Sun) Lake Mary Rides start at 8:30 am from the North A spin-cycling event at SOHO Cycling November 1-3 Fort Myers Beach Historic Byways through Flagler and CF Cycle For Life West Boys and Girls Club at 2700 NW Studio in Tampa to raise funds for 72 Hours to Key West Charity Ride St. John′s Counties. Fully supported Ride begins at 8AM. Fundraising 51st Street in Gainesville. Enjoy a 100 FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Three days, 280 miles beginning from with SAG vehicles and Rest Stops. Join Minimum is $150 The CF Cycle For or a 55 mile road ride, or the 18 or 28 Empowered (www.facingourrisk.org). Fort Myers and ending in Key West. us for a cook out at Marineland to fin- Life is a one-day tour where hundreds mile Millhopper Ramble family fun The money raised will help in the fight Rest/snacks/water stops every 25 miles. ish off your ride and celebrate our of men and women will come together ride, with well stocked rest stops. against breast and ovarian cancer. T-shirts, picnic lunch each day and byway. Registration open NOW www. to participate in an event to find a cure http://gccfla.org/gcf/ Riders can dedicate their rides to a reception at the end of the ride. Riders scenicA1A.org, day of registration for cystic fibrosis. Participants have the friend or a loved one. Breakfast treats pay their own accommodations, we available. $30 for preregistration until choice of 35/62/100 mile routes through October 19-20 Gainesville will be served after the ride for all par- have negotiated special rates. Two SAG November 2nd. $35 day of registration. Seminole and Volusia Counties. The Gainesville Cycling Festival ticipants. FORCE has been an invalu- vehicle support. 72 Hours to Key West Includes T-Shirt for first 250 cyclists. bike tour is a fully supported journey Two centuries in two days! (Or enjoy able resource for cancer survivors. We Charity Bike Ride, kreibelsrq@gmail. http://scenica1a.org/ with stocked rest stops every 12-15 the shorter options for a weekend of need riders to fill 40 bikes and to par- com. 941-343-8023 (Kimberley) miles, support and gear (SAG) vehicles, bicycle touring.) See details in the list- ticipate in this worthwhile cause. www.72hourstokeywest.com November 9 (Sat) Tallahassee on-site medical services, and much ings for the Santa Fe Century and www.firstgiving.com/forcecycle/cycle Annual Spaghetti 100 more. This unique event empowers par- Horse Farm Hundred. Full info is avail- November 2-3 Daytona Beach Multiple options for cyclists of all ticipants to take action and demonstrate able on the web site. October 25-27 DeLand RAAM Florida Cycling Challenge backgrounds and levels. Road riders their fight in finding a cure in a tangi- http://gccfla.org/gcf/ Share the Road Celebration of Cycling A weekend of fun: 3 non-competitive will have the choice of a 100 mile, 100 ble, emotional and experientially pow- Bike Florida, Share the Road and FBA rides (30/60/120 miles), 2 endurance kilometer, or 35 mile route. Those par- erful way. Participants under the age of October 19 (Sat) Polk City present the first annual, Share the Road races (200/400 miles), an expo and tial to dirt will have the choice of the 18 are not permitted to participate in Van Fleet Trail Cycling Challenge Celebration of Cycling, a multi-day post-event party with awards, entertain- Dirt Metric Century Epic (65 miles) the Aptalis CF Cycle For Life. Bike The Van Fleet Trail Cycling Challenge event focused on advocacy, education, ment, food and drink. The 120-mile and Dirt Epicette (42 miles). All rides helmets required. www.cff.org/ is an opportunity for cyclists to get out networking and riding on October 25, ride is a “Gran Fondo.” The one-time include rest stops, route marking and Chapters/orlando/index. and learn more about the premier 26 & 27 of 2013. Presentations will spring break party capital of the U.S. SAG support. The Spaghetti 100 leaves cfm?id=23855&event=23855 cycling trails of Central Florida. These include a program to help you or your has been quietly re-making itself into from the Miccosukee Community include the General James A. Van Fleet local government take steps to become the healthy outdoor sports capital of the Center, and ride north through scenic October 6 (Sun) Inverness Trail, the Polk City extension of the a League of American Bicyclists, South. The Lake Country of Central North Florida and South Georgia . The Rails To Trails of the Withlacoochee Van Fleet Trail, the TECO/Auburndale Bicycle Friendly City. We’ll also have a Florida offers some of the best cycling road routes take riders through historic 14-100 miles. Early Registration online trail, and the newest trail, the Florida basic bicycle repair clinic, a Cycling in the state. The Daytona Beach Thomasville and Boston in Georgia and or 7-9am at the Inverness Trailhead, Polytechnic University Extension. This Savvy class, information on the Florida Cycling Challenge is the last race event then through Monticello in Florida. The 315 Apopka Ave. T-shirt before is not a race, but a personal challenge, Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education in the RAAM Challenge Series. You’ll dirt routes are non-technical, following Sep.14th guaranteed. 5 SAG stops whether you desire to ride five miles or Program and a bicycle art contest and want to be here! http://florida.raamchal- the beautiful canopied clay roads along paved 46 miles of Withlacoochee one hundred miles, Five trail heads/ parade. Saturday’s programs will con- lenge.com/rs/index.php?N_webcat_ through the heart of classic Red Hills State Trail. Lunch in Inverness. Century snack stops will be staffed during the clude with an industry appreciation id=282 [email protected] plantation country. ride certificates. Two bikes plus door ride for your convenience. www.van- banquet. Low mileage rides will be Active.com Online Registration www.cccyclists.org/spaghetti100/ prizes. See website Ride Application. fleettrailcyclingchallenge.com/ available on Saturday with longer mile- www.railstotrailsonline.com/ age rides on Sunday. Ride lengths will November 2-3 Miami Gardens November 10 (Sun) Boca Raton October 20 (Sun) Flemington vary from 40 to 100 miles. Visit our Dolphins Cycling Challenge Tour of Boca October 6 (Sun) St Petersburg Horse Farm Tours website for more information. 10 Rides throughout Miami-Dade, Palm Come join the fun with the 2013-2014 CF Cycle for Life The Horse Farm Tours start in www.sharetheroad.org Beach & Broward counties ranging Tour of Boca rides, sponsored by the Join us for our fourth annual cycling Flemington on CR 329 (Interstate 75 from 13-170 Miles. All rider-raised Boca Raton Bike Club and the City of event as we ride some of the most sce- CR 318 exit). Registration will be open October 25-27 White Springs funds are donated directly to U Miami′s Boca Raton and recreational services. nic roads in Pinellas County. 10/25 mile till 9 am. If you want to start with a SBA Suwannee Fat Tire Festival Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Registration: 12:30PM; Ride starts: routes or 62 mile metric century. Fully group, we′ll send you off at 8:30 am. Enjoy 3 days of riding SBA′s 6 unique Center for cancer research. Find more 1:00 pm; Registration fee $2.00. For supported and well-stocked rest stops Otherwise, you can start whenever you mountain bikes trails (50+ miles of info at Ridedcc.com. more information, call Call 561-391- (with some of the most creative volun- wish. With 25, 30, and 45 mile routes great single track). Ride guides. Free 6109 or visit www.bocabikeclub.org/. teers you′ve ever seen!), bike mechan- to choose from, there should be a dis- beginner maint. bike clinic; hiking and November 3 (Sun) Sunrise ics, ride marshals and breakfast. Tail- tance to satisfy everyone in the family. Suwannee River paddling options. Follow the Leader Adopt-a-Bike Ride November 15-16 Miami ache party with lunch after the ride pro- The terrain that you will encounter as Camping included at the beautiful RESCHEDULED from November 7. The SMART Ride vided by BJ′s Restaurant and you wind through the horse farms is Stephen Foster State Park. Come early Markham Park. Registration $30. 2 day, 165 mile ride from Miami to Brewhouse. Don′t miss out on a great rolling. If you are from the coast, it will for the Thursday night potluck dinner at Raffles & Continental Breakfast includ- Key West to raise funds and awareness ride for a great cause! be a different challenge than just riding SBA headquarters in White Springs. ed. Register & details on the web site for HIV/AIDS. Orientation November http://tampacfcycleforlife.com over the odd canal bridge. But many of Social events and more. Roadies wel- below. Six Ride Levels starting at 14, Day 1 (100 miles) November 15, you will want to make frequent stops to come to enjoy the scenic, low traffic 12mph - 22+mph. Helmets required. Day 2 (65 miles)November 16. Fully October 13 (Sun) Sunrise take in the scenery, and perhaps have a rural roads (maps available). For details All donations to Adopt-a-Bike supported ride with rest stops and PTP 4 LIFE, THE RIBBON RIDE conversation with a horse. visit website or call 386.243.0115. Foundation are tax deductible. lunch, and overnight accommodations Take it to the LEVEE for a CURE! http://gccfla.org/gcf/ www.suwanneebike.org/ftf.htm www.southbrowardwheelers.com/ at Hawk′s Cay Resort. $95 registration PINKE′s Promotions & Events. A Active.com online registration. adopt-a-bike fee and $1,250 fundraising commitment , hybrid, cycle cross bike October 20 (Sun) Gainesville with 100% of the fundraising dollars friendly event. Riders will complete a Horse Farm Hundred November 3 (Sun) Lakewood Ranch given to the benefiting agencies. 26.2 mile scenic loop on the levee The Gainesville Cycling Club′s tour October 27 (Sun) Cocoa Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club Gulf www.thesmartride.org located in the Everglades. PTP 4 LIFE through the picturesque horse farms of Spacecoast Freewheelers Intracoastal Coast Cyclefest will donate the net proceeds to support northern Marion County. We have the Waterway Century One full day of superb cycling in beau- November 16-17 Clermont the ongoing cancer research projects best stocked rest stops in Florida! The Cocoa Village, 100/63/28/14 miles. tiful southwest Florida. Riders may Horrible Hundred and Cycling Expo with in the American Cancer Society 102 mile ride (and a 55 mile option that Registration opens on Saturday from choose carefully mapped and supported 35/70/100 routes. For 33 years, this has which will help fund life saving doesn′t get into horse farm territory) noon to 5pm at the Cocoa Village Civic routes 100/65/32/21 miles. A family been the most challenging ride in research projects. $1.50 Markham Park starts at 8:30 am at Loften High School Center on Delannoy Ave in Cocoa event for cyclists of all abilites. Florida. Hills/rain/sun/wind/great rest Entrance Fee. Pre register at Active. at 3000 East University Avenue. Bagels Village. Day of ride registration opens Breakfast provided; lunch served by stops. Food after the hills. Cycling com, on-site registration opens at 6:30 and muffins will be available before the at 6am at the same location. Mass start Polo Grill & Bar. Registration 6:45AM. Expo both days. Major bike manufac- am. **PTP = Push Those Pedals! start. http://gccfla.org/gcf/ at 8am for the 100/63 mile, followed by Routes close at 3:00PM. This year will turers, local bike shops and other ven- https://www.facebook.com/ the 28/14 mile riders. Riders will pass feature high quality performance shirts, dors will be there. Several rides sched- events/480924781992053/ October 20 (Sun) North Port through the Kennedy Space Center massages, photos and much more for uled for Saturday a.m. Lunch on Tour de North Port going near Space Port USA. Quiet tree- participants. Performance shirts to first Sunday included in registration. October 14-18 Cross City Three rides available, 15/35/65 miles lined roads along the Intracoastal 500 registered. Event limited to 600 Saturday food trucks available. Gulf Coast Highlight Tour through the pine flatwoods in and Waterway and down beautiful River riders. Available Discounts: $5 off for Registration opens August 15. Updates Tour package consists of 5 days and around North Port. $40 online registra- Road lined with turn-of-the-century SMBC members $5 off for additional online. Twitter: @horriblehundred four nights; cycling on Florida′s beauti- tion fee includes breakfast, mobile estates. The registration fee includes 5 riders in same household (Must register www.horrible-hundred.com/ ful Gulf Coast, other attractions include support,rest stops,snacks,lunch. A free rest stops with plenty to eat and drink, within the same transaction to receive a visit to Historic Yulee Sugar Mill, see t-shirt is guaranteed to the first 200 to roving SAG support, an after ride meal, discount) www.smbc.us/cyclefest.html November 18-22 Cross City the Mermaids perform at Weeki preregister. Registrations online up t-shirt, and a well-marked route. Active.com Online Registration Gulf Coast Highlight Tour Watchee Springs, and see the Manatees through Oct. 18. Check-in/on-site reg- Contact Stephen Rooks, 321.536.7653 Tour package consists of 5 days and at Crystal River. www.gulfcoastevents- istration($45)for all rides begins at www.spacecoastfreewheelers.com/ November 3 (Sun) Marineland four nights cycling on Florida′s beauti- tours.com/ 7AM. Group starts begin at 8AM. More events.htm Spoonbills & Sprockets – Friends of ful Gulf Coast, other attractions include information at www.peoplefortrees. Active.com online registration. A1A Scenic Cycling Tour a visit to Historic Yulee Sugar Mill, see October 19 (Sat) Gainesville com. The Scout House,Dallas White RESCHEDULED from October 28, the Mermaids perform at Weeki Orthopaedic Institute Santa Fe Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave. North Port. 2012. Added routes this year: 100/70/ Watchee Springs, and see the Manatees Century Presented by People for Trees, Inc. 32 northern/32 southern tours. Mass at Crystal River. A tour through the lush forest and pas- start 8am, with an optional 7am start www.gulfcoasteventstours.com/ Fall 2013 15

Share the Road funds available... Mini Grants available by Ken Foster

ike Florida and Share the If your Safe Routes to School program Road invite your organiza- needs event funding, we might be able to tion to apply for a Share the help! Infrastructure projects may also fit Road Mini Grant. the funding parameters. Through the sale of “Share o What is the funding range? the Road” specialty license plates, and $2,000.00 maximum sponsoring partners like BILL BONE o BIKE LAW, Bike Florida and Share the Who can apply? Non-Profit Organizations and Government Agencies

Road can make these funds available to o When can you apply? Applications cycling organizations, city or county gov- are received continuously ernments and school parent teacher o When are grants awarded? organizations (PTOs) or just about any- Quarterly one actively promoting safe cycling or cyclist and driver education. Visit ShareTheRoad.org for an Some of the most common awards Application and Terms of use. fund new bicycle purchases or repairs for Share the Road welcomes BILL BONE organizations administering education BIKE LAW as our newest Mini Grant programs, especially those teaching the sponsor. Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Like Bike Florida and Share the Road, Education Program. BILL BONE BIKE LAW is dedicated to We have also funded requests to pur- the bicycle safety message. chase Share the Road signage in commu- It is rare to see an organization with nities around the state. this much passion for cycling. SupportFlorida Education Bicycle Association Messenger and — Fall 2013 Advocacy

Join us at these Support Education 2013 events: • Endless Summer Water and Advocacy Melon Ride in St. Augustine • Spaghetti 100 in Tallahassee

• Withlacoochee State Trail Ride in Inverness

• Mt Dora Cycling Festival

• Gainesville Cycling Festival, Horse Farm 100 & Flemington Horse Farm

• Share The Road Celebration of Cycling in DeLand

• Horrible Hundred in Clermont

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