SWFL Cycling: Bike Rides Hub

Come out and enjoy a large group slow ride with SWFL Critical Mass!

We'll first meet up in the parking lot of the Edison Restaurant, Bar & Banquet Center 3583 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 to the right of the building... bordering Hill Ave. The halfway point will be downtown for a 10 minute break and onto the next 5.5 miles. Nice easy pace of 8-10mph.

Tailgate starts at 7:00 (though many arrive earlier)

We roll at 7:30. Here are the SWFL Critical Mass ride guidelines: 1. YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Your being careful and responsible is up to you. We announce the ride, ride along, enjoy.

2. Be nice, nice works!

Being nice during one of those rare situation, keeps our

positive wavelength strong -even if they don't receive

your kindness in the moment.

If they escalate anger, kindly ride away.

3. Lights are a must on night time group rides.

You need to be seen by cars and the riders surrounding

you. Put head & tail lights in NON flash mode.

There are a lot of us riding, though we are careful, a bike to bike fall can easily cause injury.

4. Ride speed is 8-10 mph.

If you're a slow rider, it is easier if you keep toward the front of the group.

5. Do not overtake the front of group ride leader.

If you see others in front, it is because they have been instructed to do so.

6. Keep to the right side of the road & allow space on left for Corkers (passage clearance scouts) to pass.

If you are told to move out of the way by a Corker, please do so, we're all in this for enjoyment and NO injuries.

7. Ride with consistency (no weaving) & communicate

If you're passing someone, just an easy, "Passing on your left" is all it takes. Shout out potholes, or other needed information to those behind you.

8. Keep the swarm of bikes tight (No more than a 3 bike spread).

9. When you ride with SWFL CM you leave your worries behind. If you want them later, they'll be there.

10. 4. Helmets. Falls can happen quickly and unexpectedly, it is definitely best to wear a helmet. Legally required without exception if you are under 16 years of age. Protect your brain and your pretty face, helmets do save you from injuries, traumas and potentially your life.

more info at: www.SWFLcriticalmass.com

Meetup at the Outpatient parking lot on the south-east corner of Surfside Blvd. and Veteran's Parkway. Address is 2441 Surfside Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
7:00 PM, ROLL AT 7:30PM
PLEASE NOTE!! New route and halfway spot at Cape Harbor. Come out and join this fun group of bikers! This is an 13 mile ride that rolls as one cohesive group at a very relaxed speed of 8-10 mph with a 10 minute break half way through at Cape Harbor. Attendance 25-75. It sounds like a lot of riders, but know that we ride safely, consciously and the entire route is on road side bike paths. As with all night rides, bike lights (white on front and red on back) are required and helmets are strongly encourages, required if under 16 years old. Join us also for the AFTER MASS fun. Pub announced at the ride. Please check your tires, brakes, lights and gear prior to joining this ride. We know you wouldn't want to hold the group up waiting for assistance from our riders -though we're happy to get you rolling! We can also be found on Facebook at SWFL Critical Mass.

Come out and enjoy a large group slow ride with SWFL Critical Mass!

We'll first meet up in the parking lot of the Edison Restaurant, Bar & Banquet Center 3583 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 to the right of the building... bordering Hill Ave. The halfway point will be downtown for a 10 minute break and onto the next 5.5 miles. Nice easy pace of 8-10mph.

Tailgate starts at 7:00 (though many arrive earlier)

We roll at 7:30. Here are the SWFL Critical Mass ride guidelines: 1. YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Your being careful and responsible is up to you. We announce the ride, ride along, enjoy.

2. Be nice, nice works!

Being nice during one of those rare situation, keeps our

positive wavelength strong -even if they don't receive

your kindness in the moment.

If they escalate anger, kindly ride away.

3. Lights are a must on night time group rides.

You need to be seen by cars and the riders surrounding

you. Put head & tail lights in NON flash mode.

There are a lot of us riding, though we are careful, a bike to bike fall can easily cause injury.

4. Ride speed is 8-10 mph.

If you're a slow rider, it is easier if you keep toward the front of the group.

5. Do not overtake the front of group ride leader.

If you see others in front, it is because they have been instructed to do so.

6. Keep to the right side of the road & allow space on left for Corkers (passage clearance scouts) to pass.

If you are told to move out of the way by a Corker, please do so, we're all in this for enjoyment and NO injuries.

7. Ride with consistency (no weaving) & communicate

If you're passing someone, just an easy, "Passing on your left" is all it takes. Shout out potholes, or other needed information to those behind you.

8. Keep the swarm of bikes tight (No more than a 3 bike spread).

9. When you ride with SWFL CM you leave your worries behind. If you want them later, they'll be there.

10. 4. Helmets. Falls can happen quickly and unexpectedly, it is definitely best to wear a helmet. Legally required without exception if you are under 16 years of age. Protect your brain and your pretty face, helmets do save you from injuries, traumas and potentially your life.

more info at: www.SWFLcriticalmass.com

Meetup at the Outpatient parking lot on the south-east corner of Surfside Blvd. and Veteran's Parkway. Address is 2441 Surfside Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
7:00 PM, ROLL AT 7:30PM
PLEASE NOTE!! New route and halfway spot at Cape Harbor. Come out and join this fun group of bikers! This is an 13 mile ride that rolls as one cohesive group at a very relaxed speed of 8-10 mph with a 10 minute break half way through at Cape Harbor. Attendance 25-75. It sounds like a lot of riders, but know that we ride safely, consciously and the entire route is on road side bike paths. As with all night rides, bike lights (white on front and red on back) are required and helmets are strongly encourages, required if under 16 years old. Join us also for the AFTER MASS fun. Pub announced at the ride. Please check your tires, brakes, lights and gear prior to joining this ride. We know you wouldn't want to hold the group up waiting for assistance from our riders -though we're happy to get you rolling! We can also be found on Facebook at SWFL Critical Mass.