Where to Find Club Rides Throughout Florida
When traveling around Florida, avid cyclists load up their bikes. Join a cycling club ride in a new area. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about an area.
You can find over 30 cycling clubs listed on ibisrides.com along with over 50 upcoming cycling events and hundreds of cycling routes in Florida for road, gravel and MTB enthusiasts. If you know of a cycling club that is not listed on ibisrides.com, please let club leadership know. Listings are free.
This summer I headed to the Suncoast of Florida, a general reference to the gulf coast from Tampa south to Naples.
Riding beautiful Casey Key Road along the gulf coast.
Beforehand, I went to ibisrides.com to look up cycling clubs in the area. Yes, even I use our website to find rides and events. ibisrides.com lists cycling clubs throughout Florida by city, by the types of rides, and a link to their website. On the club’s website they usually have a ride calendar or point you to their Facebook page for up-to-date ride info.
Pick the day and time that works in your schedule. Most clubs also list the distance and average pace for the ride. If you have questions, contact the club.
I chose a morning ride with Sarasota Manatee Bicycling Club (SMBC). Their website listed the pace and distance. I texted Phil, the ride leader, to confirm and he got right back to me inviting me to join them.
That morning the 24-mile ride was a mix of less traveled roads, the Legacy Trail and beautiful Casey Key Road. Locals know where to ride!
Phil and Sam were welcoming and enjoyable to ride with. I learned some interesting facts about the area.
So, when you travel for a day trip or overnight, bring your bike and find a cycling club to ride with on ibisrides.com.
Most clubs welcome non-members to ride with them for a ride or two. Post your ride experience on the club’s social media to say thank you. Also, post about your ride on your personal social media to let friends know about it.
Ride often. Ride safe.
Bruce | Lead ibis