...cycling in the Conch Republic.

“Ride America for Safe Routes”

conchrepubliccyclist — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:49:05 +0000

Four ambitious women are undertaking a cross-country endurance ride that will kick off from Key West, Fl. today, Sunday, February 5th and culminate in San Francisco in late April. Two sisters, Jeanie and Chelsea Ward-Waller, their mother, Jane, and close friend Stephanie Palmer are riding across America to benefit the bicycle safety advocacy efforts of the League of American Bicyclists and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. Dubbed “Ride America for Safe Routes” (RASR), their ride follows a route traversing 13 southern states and 20 major cities, logging over 5,000 miles between Florida and California. The mission of RASR is to raise $50,000 for the League’s Bike Friendly America program and for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in local communities. In addition, the RASR Team will advocate the critical need for bike safety and promote the public health benefits of bicycling through events with local bicycle groups and SRTS programs in communities along their route. See the RASR website at http://rideforsaferoutes.blogspot.com/ or contact rideforsaferoutes@gmail.com for more information on the Ride and to support a future of bike-friendly communities.

The kickoff party, at Salsa Loca, last night was a great success. Many members of Team Mile Zero Heroes came out to show their support. This morning the Mile Zero Heroes will join the ladies for the ride out planned to depart the US Post Office on Whitehead Street at 10am. Thank you to Salsa Loca for catering the event, JT for the One Human Family handouts and Eaton Bikes for the gift bags.

Good luck!

First Annual Over-Sea Cycle 100

conchrepubliccyclist — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:11:05 +0000

This Saturday, January 21, 2012 is the First Annual Over-Sea Cycle 100. This ride, from Mile Marker 100 in Key Largo to Mile Marker Zero in Key West, will commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first arrival of Flagler’s Over-Sea Railroad. The entire Florida Keys is celebrating this weekend, what was once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. We will stop by many of the roadside attractions for plenty of photo ops and the occasional historic presentation.

Flagler-Key West Historic Bike Tour

conchrepubliccyclist — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:53:54 +0000

Wounded Warrior Project – Red, White and Blue Ride

conchrepubliccyclist — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:11:17 +0000

For information and advance registration for the Wounded Warrior Project Ride in Key West, Fl on Saturday, January 14, 2011 visit www.soldierride.org. Be sure to click on the ride links. The ride in Key West is titled – Red, White & Blue and will depart the Truman Waterfront in Key West, Fl at 1:00pm. To view the route click on this link. Please come out in support of our Wounded Warriors.

Third Annual Key West Holiday Lighted Bike Parade ~ Wednesday, December 28, 2011

conchrepubliccyclist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:29:01 +0000

Click to view the route for the Find more Cycling Routes / Bike Rides in Key West, FL ">Third Annual Key West Holiday Lighted Bike Parade. Thank you to our sponsors; Strunk Ace Hardware, Island 107.1, The Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum, The Bike Shop and Mattheessen’s for helping to cover the costs associated with this event and to the Key West Police Department for their support.

Thanks to Johnny White and his crew from Mile Zero Mag for covering the event. Check out this link to view pictures.

See you on Wednesday!

Key West Holiday Lighted Bike Parade ~ 2011

conchrepubliccyclist — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:41:47 +0000

The Third Annual Key West Holiday Lighted Bike Parade will take place on Wednesday, December 21st and Wednesday, December 28th, 2011. The parade will leave from Bayview Park on Truman Avenue at 6:30 pm. Check-in at the bandstand from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. The KWPD escorted parade will travel through sections of NewTown, Old Town and of course, Duval Street! The parade will conclude at approximately 8:00 pm at The Conch Republic Seafood Company, located in Key West Bight. Decorate, decorate, decorate.

Lighted Bike Parade Poster 2011

For parade sponsorships and general information contact:

Ty Symroski 305-395-9363

Clinton Curry 305 747-0099; conchrepubliccyclist@yahoo.com

See you there!!!!

2nd Annual TRIKW

conchrepubliccyclist — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:41:17 +0000

Great event happening this weekend in the Conch Republic…the 2nd Annual TRIKW. Hundrends of competitors in the sprint and olympic divisions, featuring Chris McCormack Ironman World Champion 2007 and 2010. Good luck to all the competitors!

Key West ~ Holiday Lighted Bike Parade

conchrepubliccyclist — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:17:20 +0000

Thanks for your interest in the Key West ~ Holiday Lighted Bike Parade, presented by the Key West Bicycle Association! The date(s) and time for will be finalized this Monday, December 5th, 2011. In the meantime, keep checking back as you will not want to miss this great cultural and community event.

Key West…an unwanted first place.

conchrepubliccyclist — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:58:32 +0000

Statistics are out regarding being on two wheels and or walking the streets of Key West, Fl. While I will agree that educating the public is a must, as a society we have to want to do better. Just remember, that it is not only the pedestrians and cyclists who need to do better, but all who share the road.

Keysnews article

KIDS In Distress

conchrepubliccyclist — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:57:09 +0000

I am participating in the zMotion KID Inlet Challenge presented by Zimmerman Adverstising on December 4th, 2011 with several other members of the Mile Zero Hereos to benefit Kids In Distress.
Any and all financial support would be greatly appreciated and go a long way in helping the 6,200 children and families that receive services from Kids In Distress. Last year it cost $200,000 to just feed the thousands they help every year.

Kids In Distress is a leading force and authority in the treatment of abused children and a premier agency advocating for the preservation of the family and the development of children’s services.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Kids In Distress.

Thank you for your consideration.