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2010 ProBike/ProWalk Florida Conference
| May 11, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| May 12, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| May 13, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
Come to Lakeland for the fifth ProBike/ProWalk Florida Conference “The Dollars and Sense of Bicycling and Walking” brought to you by the Florida Bicycle Association. The conference will be held May 11-13, 2010 at the Lakeland Center. Pre-conference activities will be held May 11. The conference begins May 12. The official host hotel is the Hyatt Place at Lakeland Center. Highlights include:
National, state and local dignitaries
Florida Bicycle Association Annual Meeting and Awards presentation
Educational and advocacy breakout sessions
Mobile Workshops
Continued education credits
Speakers will provide information and data to begin making the case that routinely accommodating pedestrians and cyclists makes total economic sense.
For more information and to register, go HERE!
April FBA Board Meeting following the Florida Bike Summit
| April 9, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
Interested in attending the next FBA Board meeting or perhaps even considering a Board position? Now’s your chance since the next meeting will be held following the Florida Bike Summit. Since you’ll already be in Tallahassee 4/8/10 for the Summit, stay an extra day for the board meeting on Friday, April 9, 2010 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm in Sopchoppy – 35 miles south and 100 year culture shift from Tallahassee. The meeting will be held at the home of FBA advisory board member Robert Seidler, 367 Buckhorn Creek Road, Sopchoppy FL. For directions, visit your favorite mapping site.
Bring your bike or hiking shoes since we plan on pre and post meeting activities. Stay an extra day for the 10th Annual Worm Gruntin’ Festival in downtown Sopchoppy.
Your voice counts and the best way to make a difference is to get involved as an Advisory or Board member. Please RSVP.
Jacksonville Traffic Skills 101 Class
| March 27, 2010 | ||
| 7:45 am | to | 4:15 pm |
Lakeshore Bicycles & Fitness, 2106 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35 general admission; $30 for members of Tour de Cure and Katie Ride for Life teams
To register contact: Jodi Hohlstein, 904-291-8664, or email jodi@floridabicycle.org for confirmation of date and a complete registration packet. Register early since class size is limited to 17 students.
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Florida Bike Summit 2010
| April 7, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| April 8, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
| 5:00 pm | to | 6:30 pm |
Get Ready to Make a Difference!
Come to Tallahassee for the 2nd Annual Florida Bike Summit at the State Capitol April 8, 2010, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, and help protect the rights of bicyclists to ride safely and freely.
Learn what Florida is doing for bicyclists
Meet with legislators throughout the day
Connect with other bicycle advocates
Secured bicycle parking
Summit gathering spot: Tallahassee/East KOA Campground
Summit legislative training: 4/7/10; 7:00 pm
Summit celebration reception: 4/8/10; 5:00-6:30 pm
The 2010 Florida Bike Summit is FREE – register today
Press event at 10:30 am
A POWERFUL TOOL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
I sat in on the LEBA (Law Enforcement Bicycle Association) course last week. While the classroom segment on laws was short, instructor Bill Edgar gave them all Florida Bicycle/Pedestrian Law Enforcement Guides. He also reinforced a number of key things throughout the course and encouraged the students to educate their fellow officers about the laws and cyclists’ rights as vehicle drivers.
For a full recap of the class, go HERE.
FBA continues the development of our Bicycle Law Enforcement Program. Visit our dedicated website often for updates and to “Ask Geo” questions about the law.
Keri Caffrey
19th Annual Tour de Forts, Sunday, April 25th @ 6:30 a.m.
The North Florida Bicycle Club brings you a classic one-day bicycle event designed for all road cyclists, the 19th annual Tour de Forts. Choose a distance of 18, 30, 62, 75, or 100 miles. Enjoy a wonderful bike ride with pre-ride snacks, rest stops, a post-ride lunch, mechanical support, motorcycle escorts, and roving sags. Click here to sign up through Active.com. Normal Online Registration with complementary T-shirt closes April 12, 2010- Late Online Registration without complementary T-shirt closes April 21
Join the Million Car Challenge Campaign
Are you in or are you out? Check out this terrific campaign by visiting the Bicycle Allowed Use of Full Lane (baufl.org) website. Read the Campaign first and then click away at the other terrific categories. By purchasing BAUFL campaign stickers, you’ll help deliver the message on one million cars to millions and millions of drivers. For someone who rarely puts stickers on a car, this message is posted loud and clear on my car. FBA has also ordered a customized supply of Bicycle May Use Full Lane campaign stickers in a static cling format since this message replicates the official road sign (shape and color) according to the MUTCD. FBA members will receive a complimentary sticker when you renew your membership or make an additional donation to benefit the Bicycle Law Enforcement Program. New members will also receive a sticker. Help promote this campaign to educate all drivers. The FBA stickers are also great for surfaces/places other than your car. The generic adhesive sticker format is available from baufl.org.