360Bikers Plans Florida Rides
360Bikers expanded to using Meetup.com in early December. Within one week enrollment expanded from 1 member to 13. I felt pretty new at planning group rides, but I jumped right in and began doing things I like best. Planning projects has always been a passion of mine. I like attention to detail and the logistics needed to bring things together. I don’t like making the mistakes, but I like learning from them. You can click that link to join our group. It’s free.
Since those early days we have grown to 59 riders in our group. Our rides have attracted some key people like Ian, Will, Rich, Frank, Andre, Rabbi and Vic. I’ve learned from members of our group and we have evolved into a very well organized riding team. We support new riders, intermediate riders, and rely on experienced riders to help everyone learn. Through this group I’ve made some truly great friends.
A key to our rides is classification. Riders at different skill levels and with different size bikes have a need for different types of rides. Will set out to create a classification order which we continue to refine. Our three basic rides are targeted at beginners, intermediates, and experienced riders. The variables are centered around bike sizes, rides speeds, and distances. Class 1 rides are short and rarely have speeds over 60. They are usually less than 125 miles. Class 2 rides mix some highway speeds with local speeds and are typically around 200 miles. Class 3 rides have a big mix of speeds with highways, back roads, and in-town riding. These rides are always over 300 miles and can reach 500. Higher classifications are typically more miles and multiple days.
Reaching the different kinds of riders isn’t always easy. Here are some dates of upcoming rides by levels so you can pick where you want to go. Some lower level rides have themes that attract experienced riders, too.
Class 1 Rides
- Saturday, March 8 - 360Bikers Dealer Run
- Tuesday, March 11 - Bru’s Room
- Thursday, March 20 - Abacoa Bike Night
- Friday, March 21 - 360Bikers Full Moon Ride
- Saturday, April 12 - 360 WPB Quick Loop
- Wednesday, April 16 - 360Wings @ Island Jack’s
Class 2 Rides
- Sunday, March 23 - The Port Mayaca Short Run
- Sunday, April 13 - The Okeechobee Reverse
- Saturday, May 17 - The Flora & Ella 360Bikers Pie Ride
Class 3 Rides
- Saturday, March 15 - The East Beach 360 North
- Saturday, March 29 - The Sgt. Reyka Memorial Ride
- Sunday, April 20 - The Fisherman’s Village 360 Ride
- Sunday, May 11 - The Wachula 360 Run
Join us for a ride!
March 10th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Dear Lee and Family–You have all been through an incredibly difficult time together…my heart went out to you as I read the awful details of the accident. May you all be a stronger family for what you have been through–you obviously rallied around each other. Here is hoping that every day Karyn and Zelda see improvement and become stronger!
Kay Owen, Spanish River High School
March 10th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Thank you, Kay. Your thoughts and the hundreds of others that send emails and call me are greatly appreciated. The girls are improving everyday.