14th Annual Veterans Poker Run
Popularized by our motorized & leather-clad cousins, a poker "run" is actually a ride that incorporates at least five stops at which each rider draws a card. Our first four card draws on will take place at various local veterans monuments & memorials (Gainesville, Newberry, High Springs, Alachua). After the finish line draw, each rider has a complete hand and best straight poker draw wins the run.
Registration: Pre-reg is $15 for current Gainesville Cycling Club members and will be available through the GCC members area. Day of the ride and non-member registrations will be $20 cash or check (payable to Gainesville Cycling Club) only. Non-members must sign waiver/release form.
Your donation will go 100% entirely to Bikes 4 Vets. Donation provides eligibility for podium prizes from Bikes & More (top 3 poker hands) and Tipple's (lanterne rouge, i.e. worst poker hand).
Click here for full info on the Facebook page.
Register in the Members Area.
Action Plan Workshop
On Nov. 13, Alachua County, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida, will host a community workshop to address pressing concerns about street safety, as well as bike and pedestrian infrastructure planning. The workshop will be held at the Harn Museum Auditorium (3259 Hull Road, Gainesville) from 4 to 6 p.m.
The plan will introduce the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan, two major initiatives aimed at making streets safer for all residents.
The event comes in response to recent fatal crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists, prompting Alachua County to declare a traffic violence crisis, and represents a key opportunity for residents to share their experiences and contribute to a vision for safer streets across the county.
The SS4A Plan seeks to identify and address the systemic issues contributing to these incidents, with a focus on policy improvements and actionable projects to reduce risks for all road users.
In addition, the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan will present the first significant update to Alachua County's bike and pedestrian master planning in over 20 years, aiming to expand and enhance no-motorized networks to support safe, accessible travel for residents who walk or bike.
"The development of these plans couldn't come at a more critical time," said Transportation Planning Manager Alison Moss. "Together, these plans will serve as complementary roadmaps to improve the safety and comfort of everyone navigating Alachua County, whether on foot, by bike, or in a vehicle. Community input is essential to the success of these plans, and we encourage residents to be part of this important initiative."
New Festival Date
Mark your calendars for March 29-30, 2025, for the rescheduled Gainesville Cycling Festival. Already paid entries are good for this event!
We'll contact volunteers to make sure you'll be able to continue with your duties.
Ride For The Rail Trail
Horrible Hundred
Holiday Parade
The City of Gainesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is sponsoring a parade entry in the Very GNV Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 7. Members of the Gainesville Cycling Club are invited to ride their bikes with the group and participate in the parade.
https:// www.gainesvillefl.gov/Community-Pages/Community/Holiday-Parade#section-5
If you would like to participate, please send a confirmation email to sandysmart55@gmail.com
For more info about the BikePed Advisory Board go to: https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Government-Pages/Government/Departments/Transportation/Bike-Ped