Sanibel Bicycle Club Sanibel Island, Florida Member of the Florida Bicycle Association and League of American Bicyclists Page last updated: March 11, 2009

Mission

	Promote the enjoyment of bicycling for recreation, transportation and health.
	Advocate for improvement of the safety & infrastructure of Sanibel's shared-use path system.
	Provide an opportunity for bicycle enthusiasts to socialize together.

A new message from the Club President:  Oct 2008

Events 

	Meetings: The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month year-round.  On the 2nd Monday, the meeting is at 9:00am in the Community Room of the Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, 2475 Library Way, Sanibel.  On the 4th Monday from November thru April, the meeting is at 10:30am at Doc Ford's, followed by lunch (dutch treat).  At all other times, the 4th Monday meeting will be at 9:00am in the bank Community Room.  If you are in the area, please join us.  We need your input and support.
	Group Bicycle Ride:  Every Saturday morning, year round, there is a Club Ride to breakfast beginning at 7:30 AM. The Saturday rides offer short, medium and long distances, accommodating of all levels of cycling experience and endurance. Starting November 15, 2008, the gathering point for these weekly rides will be Sanibel Community Park, on Periwinkle Way next to the Sanibel Community House.
	Potluck Dinner: 1st Monday of the month at 6:15pm from Dec - April.  Note: In March, it's the 2nd Monday because of the Shell Fair. Potlucks will be held at the Sanibel Community Association.

Calendar Changes/Additional Info./Breaking News and/or Important Information (updated January 8, 2009):  

Officers and Board of Directors for 2009

 Officers:

    For President:               Bill Sartoris

    For President Elect:      Ken Bergstrom

    For Treasurer:              Mike Miller

    For Secretary:              Marge Lieblein

 Additional Board Members:

    Doug Dietrich

    Jeanne Mallon

    Mary Miller

    Tom Sharbaugh

    Patti Sousa

Non-SBC Rides of Interest:

Featured Pages

Bike Club News - updated January 26, 2009 ( added: Island Reporter article on the Ride of Silence) (Includes Bike Club policy statements, recommendations to City Council and Council actions, information on Trails in Motion Fund, and newspaper articles re: The Bike Club)

Calendar, 2008-2009

Off-Island Rides and Fact Sheets, 2008-2009 - when provided, click on link for trip specifics (updated: March 11, 2009)

Jan. 19, Monday,  Pine Island/Bokeelia Ride ; Ride Leaders: Dave & Susie Kentner

Jan. 28,29,30 (Wed.,Thurs. & Fri),  Lake Okeechobee Ride (overnight in Clewiston); Ride Leaders: Max & Jan Koletzke

Feb. 12, Thursday,  Bike to Sanibel Island Historic Sites & Guided Tour of Sanibel Historical Museum; Leaders: TBD

Feb. 17, 18, Tues. & Wed,  Shark Valley & Everglades City Ride (overnight in Everglades City); Ride Leaders: Carmen & Katie Senese

Mar. 24-26, Tues, Wed & Thurs.,  Withlacootchee State Trail (overnight in Inverness); Ride Leaders: Tom & Judie Sharbaugh

April 20, Monday,  Venice Bike Trails;  Ride Leaders: Joel & Bunny Ospa

Other Rides of Interest

March 8, Sunday - Royal Palm Classic - at Buckingham Park   Note: Those interested in riding the Century, please contact Joe Letourneau ( joe.letourneau@comcast.net  )

April 18 - 23, Sat-Wed, 29th Florida Bicycle Safari (Florida Freewheelers) Live Oak, FL area

Pictures of Bike Club Events - updated Feb 12, 2009

Sanibel Bicycle Club, Inc. Bylaws

Sanibel Bike Maps

• Billy's Rentals Map
• The Chamber of Commerce - Where to Ride?

Other Links

• Caloosa Riders
• Florida Freewheelers
• Florida Bicycle Association
• League of American Bicyclists
  

Membership

$25 per couple per year; $20 per single per year (for year 2006-2007)
Fill out an application form by clicking here.

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Sanibel Bicycle Club, Inc. Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 951, Sanibel, FL 33957 e-mail Address:  SanibelBC@comcast.net Website:  sanibelbicycleclub.org

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