COASTAL CRUISERS BICYCLE CLUB
P.O. Box 7424 North Port, FL 34287-0424


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Safe Riding Tips: 

Watch out for opening car doors
Ride predictably, act like a good driver. Drivers are used to the patterns of other drivers. Ride in a straight line, obey traffic signs and signals, and do not weave in and out of traffic. Riding predictably reduces your chances of a crash with a motor vehicle.

Look, signal and look again before changing lanes or making a turn. Establish eye contact with drivers. Seeing a driver is often not enough. Make sure drivers see you before executing a turn or riding in front of a turning car. Watch out for opening car doors. Be prepared for the possibility that a car door may be opened in your path. When possible, leave room between yourself and parked cars (3 feet is generally recommended) so that you can avoid a door that opens unexpectedly. Stay visible. Wear brightly colored clothing for daytime riding. At night, use reflective materials and lights

This information provided by CCBC member JoAnn Slemmer

From CCBC member Mike Grimes:  Florida Bicycle Law
From CCBC member Bob Carroll:  South Manasota Key Driving, Biking, Walking Safety

Riding too far right?

Check out this animation displaying all the hazards cyclists face when riding too far to the right.

http://miamibikescene.blogspot.com/2010/07/riding-too-far-right.html
This information provided by CCBC member John Sutherland.


PACE
LEVELS
LEVEL A:  Fast—20+ mph, occasional stops
LEVEL B:  Energetic—17 to 20 mph, occasional stops
LEVEL C:  Moderate—13 to 16 mph, occasional stops
LEVEL D:  Leisure/Easy—10 to 12 mph, several stops

   Doing club rides is what we're about. Everybody loves to ride. And everyone loves to ride with a good leader. Leading is a great way to give back to the club. It's a thoughtful undertaking, requires planning, is a special responsibility, is fun and rewarding, ...and it puts you at the front of the line!
   Think about your favorite area. Drive it and do a solo ride to get to know it personally for the distance, the best turns, the heads-up places, the rest stop possibilities, the scenery. Study the map for additional alternatives. Ask someone to join you in a trial run. See CCBC Ride Leader Guidelines on the web site. Either contact them ahead of time, or be ready to say YES when Jack, Wanda, Richard or Peggy invites you to be a weekend CCBC leader.
   Expect to see some new leaders emerging. As on ANY ride, please-
   *Thank them for taking the Lead.
  *Offer to be a sweep.
  *Welcome guests and help them to know which group might be best for them.
   *Model safe riding.
  *And again, let the Leader know that their efforts are appreciated.
   We're fortunate to have so many wonderful places for biking! It's marvelous to have a membership of terrific folks to share the ride! It takes us all to make it happen! Enjoy!



NOTE: Most rides will be at the moderate pace of 13-16 mph, for 25-35 miles, unless otherwise noted. If enough riders show up for any given ride, the group may be divided into energetic or leisure rides.  Helmets are required for all riders.

Note:  As of Oct 1, the toll for bicycles to cross into Boca Grande will be $2.00.

Rides Start at 8:00 unless otherwise noted
 
Sat Aug 28 Same old coves, not the same streets. Join Mark Barrett in search of new ways to get around South Gulf Cove and/or Gulf Cove. Speed will be 14-17 for about 30 miles then breakfast at the Spinnaker's afterwards. Meet at Rotonda Community Park, 100 Rotonda Blvd. E., 33947. Phone Mark (941)681-2226.

Sun Aug 29 Meet Gary Bryant in the North Manasota Beach parking lot (8570 N. Manasota Key Rd. 34293) for a 35 mile ride @ 14-16 mph. Call Gary (941) 223-5226.

September. All Rides start at 8:30 am (except where noted)

Sat, Sep 4 -  Pat O’Hearn will be leading a 30 mile moderate (15-17 mph) ride starting from the Pioneer Trail Head, 3/10 miles south of SR 776 on west side of CR 771. The ride will be around the Rotonda and South Gulf Cove area. Call Pat (941) 828-3669.

Sun, Sep 5 - Meet Dick Wesling in the North Manasota Beach parking lot (8570 N. Manasota Key Rd. 34293) for a 35 mile ride @14-16 mph. There is a planned breakfast stop at Good Times in Englewood. Call Dick (941)475-5404.

Sat, Sep 11 Note: start time is 8:00 AM. Join Julie Pieretti for a Turf and Surf ride to see the variety of sights around Venice- 30 miles @ 14-15 mph starting from the tennis courts at Pinebrook Park, 1251 Pinebrook Road, Venice, 34285. There is an optional stop one mile from the end at Nokomis Groves for a special ice cream treat. Phone Julie (757) 592- 9595.

Sun, Sep 12 – Mike Granick’s Famous Ice Cream Ride starts from the Laurel Nokomis Elementary School on Laurel Rd. Mike will lead a moderate 14-16 mph ride into the areas of East Border Road. He will be serving his homemade ice cream at the end of the ride. Phone Mike (941) 484-5717.

Sat, Sep 18 - Join Charlene Justice for a 27-30 mile ride on the quiet Back Roads of North Port. Meet at Biscayne Plaza, 13600 S. Tamiami Tr., 34287 (Rt. 41 and Biscayne Blvd.). There will be a breakfast option at the end of the ride. Call Charlene (941) 423-1676.

Sun, Sep 19 - Meet Leslie and Robert Kruger at the Rotonda Community Park pavilion, 100 Rotonda Blvd. E., 33947, for a 30-35 mile ride to Boca Grande @15-17 mph. Bring $1.00 for bridge fee. Call Leslie (941) 697-7688.

Sat, Sep 25 – Meet Ron Norvelle at the New Day Christian Church (Blue Roof Church) at 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte 33952 for a 30 mile ride @15-17 mph. The ride will be on the Roads East of Toledo Blade. Phone Ron (941) 743-2472.

Sun, Sep 26 - Meet Andy Stevens at the Prime Time Restaurant parking lot (5855 Placida Rd., Englewood) at the junction of Rotonda West Blvd. and Placida Rd. Ride will be to Manasota Key North Beach, with rest stops at South Beach. Speed will be 13-15mph depending on the wind, for a distance of 30 miles. Planned stop at Good Times for breakfast before returning to ride start. Phone Andy (941)697-2326.


 

 

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Weekly Rides
RIDES START at 8:30 am Sep thru May
RIDES START AT 8:00 am Jun, Jul, Aug

TUESDAY RIDES
Rotonda Community Park. Rides will start from Rotonda Community Park, 100 Rotonda Blvd East, Rotonda, FL 33947. Available ride leaders select the route. Info:  Bob Carroll, (941) 475-8191.

Breakfast Ride to First Watch Café near Westfield’s Sarasota Mall.
From Nokomis Beach (from US 40, turn west onto Albee Road; parking is directly ahead after the draw bridge) there are usually 3 groups—leisure, moderate, and energetic. Round trip distances run from 28 miles up. Call Mike Granick, (941) 484-5717.

THURSDAY RIDES

ABCD North Port. Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, FL 34287. Driving south from Venice on US 41, turn left on Northport Boulevard. Driving north from Port Charlotte, turn right on Northport Blvd. Second right over little bridge by Fire Station is Greenwood Ave. Parking lot is immediately ahead on the right. Available ride leaders select the route. Info: Barry Fluxe, (941) 624-4754
 


Other Rides and Events
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We make every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate information, however, no warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, its use, or its interpretation. Events listed below may or may not adhere to safe bicycling practices. By using this website, you acknowledge that you understand and accept this disclaimer.

For a complete schedule of the FBA Touring Calendar, click HERE.

Aug 29 | Southern Bicycle League Wilson 100, Atlanta, GA. http://www.wilson100.org/

Oct 24 | Tour de North Port 2010, FL. http://www.peoplefortrees.com/

Sep 5 \ Bok Tower Century, Sebring, FL. http://www.kenilworthlodge.com/sebringflorida/?id=141

Sep 12 | 21st Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride, St. Augustine, FL, http://www.nfbc.us/

Sep 18 | Tour de Tow - Road Tour & Criterium, Bartow, FL. http://www.bartowchamber.com/

Sep 25 | Moving Towards A Cure - Clearwater, FL. http://www.milesforhope.org/

Oct 17 | Tampa Bay Freewheelers Hilly Hundred, Tampa, FL. http:/www.tbfreewheelers.com/

Oct 30 | Cycles and Strides, Punta Gorda, FL. http://www.active.com/running/punta-gorda-fl/cycles-and-strides-2010#Summary

Nov 19-20 | CCBC Pasta Bash, Coastal Cruisers, Port Charlotte FL.  www.coastalcruises.net

Nov 21 | Horrible Hundred, Florida Freewheelers, Clermont, FL., www.horrible-hundred.com

 


 

 

 

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DISCLAIMER: We make every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate information,
however, no warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, its use, or its interpretation.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you understand and accept this disclaimer.