Annual Meeting Date Set

The Annual Meeting of the Gainesville Cycling Club is scheduled for March 8, 2014, at the Holy Faith Catholic Church social hall.

We plan on doing the Concorse d' Elegance, and enjoying fine dining. This is the one GCC social event where you don't bring a side dish!

Save the date, and watch for details and sign up information in a few weeks.

Board of Directors Election

The 2014 GCC Board of Directors were elected by acclamation on February 1.

The next installment of the Gainesville Brevet Series is the 300k (186 miles), on February 8. The final event is the 400k on March 8.

Click here for more information and to sign up.

Registration is now open for the Ride To Remember. Click here to register.

Early birds can sign up for a booth at Velo Swap Second Edition, April 27 at the Boys and Girls Club. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

For more info, see the Facebook page.

Volunteer with the Kickstand

... or get help with your bike problems!

The Kickstand is a non-profit organization that offers donation-based or inexpensive bicycle repair services.  The collective offers access to trained volunteers who can assist you with building, fixing, and maintaining your bike.  They also pair recycled bicycles with those in need, engendering a spirit of sharing and community in the process.

Interesed in volunteering?  You can help out by fixing bikes (or learn how to!).

Weekly meetings:  Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm

Shop hours:  Thursdays 4 to 8 pm  Sundays 2 to 6 pm

The Kickstand is located at 1123 SE 4th Street in Gainesville, a 5-minute bike ride south of Downtown, near the Hawthorne Trail.  (Their space is in the back of the building, go east down 11th Ave to get to it.)

Find them on Facebook or contact them by email at gainesvillekickstand@gmail.com .

Suwannee Sweetheart Cycling Weekend

from Jeanne Hargrave

February 7th - 9th, 2014
White Springs, FL

You don't need a sweetheart to do this ride. But it is a "sweetheart" of a route. The main ride on Sunday includes options of 25, 52, 62 or 100 miles. All rides start at Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) Headquarters, White Springs, FL. Longer rides start at 8am. The 25 mile ride starts at 9am. Headquarters opens at 6pm Friday, 8:30am Saturday, and 7am on Sunday.

Click here for full information.

Swamp Classic

February 22-23

Team Florida Cycling is bringing back the Swamp Classic to kick off the collegiate road season and present an early season start to the Florida Open Races! The events included will be a road race in Marion County followed by a time trial on Saturday, and the downtown Gainesville criterium on Sunday.

See more info on the Facebook page.

4th Annual Doc Hollywood Invitational

An 80 mile bicycle ride in Alachua and Marion Counties on Sunday, March 2. It is held in honor of the greatest movie ever filmed in downtown Micanopy. It is free. Why? Doctor's orders.

This is a drop ride. The ride is unsupported. Be prepared.  The ride features about 20 miles of limerock roads, but road bikes should suffice.  Expect a race-paced ride.

See full details and join the event on the Facebook Page.

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Bike Florida

March 22-28
Palatka - Daytona Beach - St. Augustine
Magical History Tour

BF20 is a fully supported week-long mass tour that starts and ends in Palatka, FL. The tour consists of 4 layover days and 3 travel days. The Host cities for our layover days are Palatka, Daytona Beach and St Augustine. More than just great riding BF20 includes nightly celebrations and guest speakers. 2014 is Bike Florida’s 20th Anniversary and we plan to celebrate in style at the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine, America’s oldest city.

For full info, click here.

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