Cycling Smackdown at the Bowling Alley

Central Florida cyclists will battle it out to raise money for advertising on Lynx buses to educate motorists on the 3 Foot Passing Law.

May 24th, 2008
4-7pm
Winter Park Bowl America
1111 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
(a mile east of I-4)

$20 per person donation gets you a bowling ball, lane, shoes and 3 games.

Cash prize: Top scorer wins $100!

Teams consist of 4 players---grab THREE teammates from your bike club, your neighborhood and register today!

Raffle Prize: Trek 3.0 Soho hybrid or set of Bontrager Race X Light wheels. Generously donated by David’s World Cycle. $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets

Maybe you can ride a bike but let’s see if you bowl strikes or gutter balls.

Beer sold at the lanes.

Please email cstevens29@cfl.rr.com to enroll your team.

We hope to see representation from the following:
Armada, BOBbies, Florida Freewheelers, Flamingos, Glory Cycle, Team 19, Hal’s Pals, Seminole Cyclists, Windemere Roadies, etc.

WEAR YOUR TEAM COLORS

Road I Course in Orlando

FBA is teaming up with the BOBbies women's cycling group and Metroplan Orlando to host another Road I Cycling Course.

Here's what Ironwoman Aylin had to say about the course:

I admit that the reason I came to the course was more to accompany my friend who I am introducing to road cycling, however to my suprise I got extremely good information out of it that will benefit and protect me while I am riding.

The 10-hour course will be held Friday April 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday the 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Metroplan Orlando's downtown offices. Six spaces are still available as of March 25. The fee is $30.

Road I gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques, and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.

For more information go here.

IMBA Trail Care Crew in Tallahassee

IMBA is coming to Tallahassee, Dec. 14-16, and you're invited to join in the special events. Anna Laxague and Jason Wells of the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew are teaming with SORBA Tallahassee and the U.S. Forest Service for a weekend dedicated to improving local trails and having fun.

The visit features an IMBA Trailbuilding School, a group ride and a social. This is your opportunity to rub shoulders with the IMBA Crew while learning all about trailbuilding. Check out the details below and come join in the fun.

Schedule:
Friday
6:00 - 9:00 PM: Social with IMBA/SORBA at Higher Ground on Mahan Drive

Saturday
8:00 - 8:30 AM: Registration and light breakfast at State Division of Forestry conference room, 3125 Conner Blvd
8:30 AM - Noon: Trailbuilding School classroom session
Noon - 1:00 PM: Lunch Provided at Tom Brown Park
1:00 - 3:30 PM: Trailbuilding School field session at Tom Brown Park

Sunday:
9:00 AM: Group ride, Meet at Tom Brown Park

Please RSVP for this event. For more information, contact Jim Schmid.

Parramore Kidz Zone Ride

FBA worked with Get Active Orlando (the City of Orlando's active living advisory committee) and Parramore Kidz Zone, a non-profit providing recreational and cultural opportunities for kids in the historic, low-income, African-American community of Parramore on the near west-side of Orlando, to put on the first Pedaling 4 Pride Ride on July 28. The Bobbies and Orlando Police Department were important volunteers.

About 100 kids (and some adults as well) turned out for the short ride around the neighborhood. We don't recall ever seeing such a happy and appreciative bunch of kids.

Like many low-income neighborhoods of late, Parramore is struggling with a significant uptick in crime. Many of the kids reported it was the first time they had felt safe traveling around in their neighborhood for quite some time (if ever).

Another ride is tentatively scheduled for January, and serious discussions are on-going about helping the community start an Earn-a-Bike program and/or a Major Taylor club.

This is how we build a positive cycling culture!