In a significant milestone for the Florida Bicycle Association, Courtney Reynolds of Sanford has been appointed once more to serve as the president of the non-profit organization's board of directors.

I've been privileged to witness the incredible impact of alternative transportation modes on our communities. The ability to choose how we move—including by bicycling, walking, rolling, transit, or ridesharing—not only influences our personal experiences but also shapes our communities' overall well-being.

If all things were equal—and they never are—I would still be riding my upright, carbon-fiber, Specialized Epic Pro bike under my own power. But in my early 30’s, while jogging, I was hit by a car, injured my back, neck, and shoulder, and underwent multiple surgeries.

In an effort to boost safety and awareness among bicyclists in the Sunshine State, the Florida Bicycle Association, Bike/Walk Central Florida, and the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization have joined forces to develop an invaluable resource: the Pocket Guide for Informed Bicycling in Florida. The quick-reference guide, developed with financial support from New Belgium Brewing, will provide bicyclists across Florida with essential knowledge about their legal protections and responsibilities.

Members of Florida Bicycle are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as CLASH Endurance welcomes them to an unforgettable weekend of cycling at the renowned Daytona International Speedway track.

For more than two decades, the Florida Bicycle Association and Bike Florida have devoted their efforts to transforming the Sunshine State into a place where residents and vacationers can pedal with confidence, whether they are cycling to work, school, a park, or the beach, or simply enjoying the scenic wonders of the Sunshine State. The two non-profits pursue their missions through a blend of education, technical support, safety training, advocacy, and informational tours.

Nearly 100 advocates and professionals working for safe and accessible bicycling came together the weekend of October 14 in Winter Garden to discuss the state’s most pressing bikeability issues during the Florida Bicycle Association’s annual meeting.

Now is a perfect time to dust off your bikes or tie up your walking shoes! Mobility Week launches tomorrow, Friday, October 27, and with it comes the launch of the Ride Roll Stroll challenge, which runs through November 30.

A quarterly publication of the Florida Bicycle Association, the Messenger includes educational information, safety and legislative updates, perspective and opinions, inspiration, and fun. Members receive a printed copy of the Messenger in their mailboxes; non-members may access most of the content online.

Florida Bicycle Association welcome newest board members.

The Florida Bicycle Association supports Florida Senate Bill 106 in its efforts to prioritize the needs of cyclists and pedestrians.

On March 1, 2021, a distracted — or homicidal — motorist with a history of driving infractions hit me from behind while I was riding my bike. I spent five weeks in the hospital with a shattered pelvis, a splintered scapula and a traumatic brain injury. Twenty months later, my hip pain is constant. I walk with a limp. Only recently can I even bend over to pick something off the floor.

Bicycling has the ability to make both the treasures and necessities of life more accessible throughout the Sunshine State, writes incoming Executive Director Kelly Morphy.