Attention bike leaders: There will be a bridge closing in Rotonda West from Dec 1 to May 31. It is the small bridge on Cape Haze drive, just short of Placida Road and a BP station at which we often stop.  It will severely affect rides going to Cape Haze and Boca Grande.

March - All rides start at 8:30 unless otherwise noted.

Wed – Fri, Mar. 3-5: Withlacoochee Trail Ride. Click HERE.

Sat, Mar. 6. -Join Barry Fluxe for 30 miles @ 14-16 mph. Leisure and energetic rides available if enough riders show. Leave and return to the New Day Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte. Pancakes are $4.50. Phone Barry (941)624-4754.

Sun, Mar. 7 - Meet Gary Bryant at the North Manasota Beach parking lot for a 35-36 mile ride @14-16 mph. There is a planned breakfast stop at Good Times in Englewood's Merchant's Crossing. Phone Gary (941)223-5226.

Sat, Mar. 13 -Meet at the Historic Train Depot of Venice (go west from Bypass 41 and E. Venice Ave; follow signs to Depot which will be on the right and adjacent to the Intracoastal boat launch). Leaders Rich Huttner (11-12 mph), Shelly Stiefeld (13-14), Ted Short (15-16), Dave Seiffert (16-17), and Christian Dumas (17+) will be there to take us on various routes on and around Venice. Optional seafood lunch at Capt. Eddie's at end of ride. Call Dave (941)483-3651.

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Sun. Mar. 14 - Meet at Sarasota Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road (take I-75 to exit 205, go east on Rt. 72/Clark Road. Park entrance is 1/2 mile on the right.). Rides will be about 30 miles on lightly traveled roads. Join Leaders John Baughman for an energetic and Jack & Nancy Hartley for a moderate ride. Leisure ride available with advance request. Following the ride there'll be bagels and juice furnished by CCBC. If you plan to stay for refreshments, kindly RSVP to Jack & Nancy (941)349-1428.

Sat, Mar. 20 - Myakka State Park Ride. NOTE: 9:00 start time. There will be ride options ranging from leisure (10-12 mph) thru moderate, to energetic (17+). Admission to the park is $4.00 for a single driver and $6.00 per car up to 8 people. Parking is on the right after entering the main gate from Rte 72/Clark Road. Rides start from this main entrance lot. Bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy after the ride. Contact Wanda Short (941)484-5501.

Sun, Mar. 21 -Join Peter and Jean Huber at Nokomis Beach for a pleasant 26-27 mile round-trip ride on Casey Key via the Legacy Trail to Clark and Honore at 13-15 mph. Breakfast option after the ride at Ophelia's located at Laurel Rd. and 41. Sunday morning is a perfect time to savor these spectacular gulf coast views AND then to share in a brunch of Ophelia's reasonably priced good food with a complimentary bloody mary or mimosa to boot!!! Call the Hubers (941)493-8572.

 AND Sun., Mar. 21 - 8:00 sharp - Two Century Rides - Meet at Shamrock Park (from the South Venice intersection of US 41 and Shamrock Drive, go 2 miles west on Shamrock Drive. The Park will be on the right). Century Route will first go south to Rotonda, then travel north to Casey Key area. CCBC will furnish a picnic lunch at Nokomis Beach. There will be several reststops where riders can either purchase snacks and drinks or enjoy those provided by the club. Riders may plan to use the support vehicle to transport personal riding items. Jack Wallick (413)219-2085 will lead at a steady 15-18 mph or Connie Garrison (937)477-5993 will lead at 14-15 mph. Call leaders for information. Please RSVP for leader and rider preparation and planning.

Sat, Mar. 27 - Memorial Ride – Members only. Click HERE.

Sun, Mar. 28 - Design your own ride today, or join others for the Tour de Parks Ride which offers an opportunity to support projects of Friends of the Legacy Trail. http://legacytrailfriends.org/html/tour.html

Sat, Apr. 3 - Join Barry Fluxe for 30 miles @ 14-16 mph. Leisure and energetic rides available if enough riders show. Leave and return to the New Day Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte. Pancakes are $4.50. Phone Barry (941)624-4754.

Sun, Apr. 4 - Meet Gary Bryant at the North Manasota Beach parking lot for a 35-36 mile ride @14-16 mph. There is a planned breakfast stop at Good Times in Englewood's Merchants Crossing Center. Phone Gary (941)223-5226.