Naples Velo “Corkscrew” ride with an optional add on ride up to “FGCU” leaving out of the Market Place at Pelican Bay up to Corkscrew rd and/or Fl. Gulf Coast University. 38 miles or , with add on, 47 miles no speed limit but usually 25-29 mph with the add on miles at 24 mph in the middle. (nice faster tempo ride with few turns)
Rich Crouse’s Scenic 22 mph Temp Ride. Come join Rich ,every Sunday morning for a nice controlled, steady, 42mile tempo ride up to Ft Myers Beach (bridge) and back. This ride is marshalled (so no speeding or monkey business). It has as few turns and includes a few small bridges to get your heart rate up!. Very nice. Meets at the normal Velo start at the Market Place at Pelican Bay. Leaves at 7am sharp!
The “Bike to be Fit” ride leaves at 8am from Naples Cyclery at speeds generally ranging from 17mph to 20mph (maximum) for approximately 30 miles. Safe, controlled ride.
Distance Run (8:00am breakfast at Skillets) – starts at Lowdermilk Park.
“Advanced 60 mile” ride into East Naples out of The Market Place at Pelican Bay. Unlimited speed but usually 25-35 mph with a slower “feed zone” in the middle for a few minutes. (good size group and hearty ride! sometimes breaking into smaller groups).
NOTE: The Sunday NV may occasionally take a different route, but it’s usually one of three: (1) The “traditional” NV Sunday ride, down to the end of Gordon, out East into Golden Gate Estates, back in and then up Livingston to Bonita Beach Road, and back in down and in on Vanderbilt, (2) a ride down to Marco Island, which is a bit longer, 75+ miles, or (3) a ride out to Ave Maria and back, which is about 60 miles. If you ARRIVE AT THE START time of 7am, you can ensure you know they route intended for the day, which MAY NOT BE announced ahead of time, so bring plenty of water and nutrition.
The “Bike to be Fit” ride leaves at 8am from Naples Cyclery at speeds generally ranging from 17mph to 20mph (maximum) for approximately 30 miles. Safe, controlled ride.
“Lowdermilk” ride out of Lowdermilk Park in Olde Naples on Gulfshore Blvd. About 30 miles up through Pine Ridge and Pelican Bay, Speed starts out at 18/20mph for 6 miles or so and starts to build up slowly to 26mph usually. This ride is uncontrolled and can end up different speeds depending on who shows up for it ( nice ride when you want to sleep in a bit and you can also make your own group).
“Garage ride” out of the triple parking garage on 4th Ave South in Olde Naples, just West of 8th Street South. Very controlled 22/24 mph “tempo” ride up through Pelican Bay , Pine Ridge and back. Easy out of corners and no sprint. (super intermediate ride and sizable).
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fit2Run, Coconut Point Mall
Category: Fit2Run, Coconut Point Mall
Location Details:
Fit2Run, Coconut Point Mall
23190 Fashion Drive, Suite 109
Estero FL 33928
“Alternative Ride” hosted and led by Velo member Rich Crouse. “Want Miles?” Come join Rich Crouse every Saturday morning on an alternative Velo Ride. Rich leads a 22/23 mph tempo ride on various rotating routes (route posted Friday each week) — usually 65 +/- miles – safe and controlled. Meets at the normal Velo start at the Market Place at Pelican Bay. PS: Make sure you bring plenty of drinks and snacks due to the length of this ride.