March is Florida Bicycle Month!

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The Florida Bicycle Association​ wisely chose March as Florida Bicycle Month because, well, the weather's perfect!

Biking is a great way to enjoy our fabulous Florida sunshine and get a little exercise with the whole family. More than a dozen Broward County Parks​ have paths perfect for recreational biking, two (Markham Park & Target Range, and Quiet Waters Park​) have mountain bike trails, and one has a velodrome (Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome​)! In addition, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium offers handcycles available for free on a first-come, first served basis,​ and the ​Special Populations Section​ has a Tandem Bike Program that teams up sighted volunteers to captain as cyclists who are blind or visually impaired provide additional pedal power.​

Broward County Parks and Recreation celebrates Florida Bicycle Month with a variety of events from Bike Rodeos to Scavenger Hunts, from Slow Rolls to Team Races, from free lessons to Kid's Bike Fest!​

Florida Bicycle Month sponsors include Broward County Parks and Recreation, BikeBox​, Broward BCycle​, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization​, Florida Department of Transportation​, Flipany​, Florida Velodrome Association, Miami Masters/Rosewood Series​, and SafeKids Broward County.​​​


​Event Type
​Event Name
​Date and Time
Park
Description
​Bike Rodeos
​*Kids' Bike Fest & Rodeo


​Sat., March 11, 10 a.m.-noon
Vista View, Davie
​In partnership with the Town of Davie and Miami Masters/Rosewood Bike Series, ride around the north hill. There will also be a bounce house, deejay, games, info booths, and light refreshments.
*Rodeo & Neighborhood Slow Roll
​Sat., March 18, 8 a.m.–noon
​Central Broward Park & ​In partnership with City of Lauderhill and 
Lauderhill Police Department
Bicycle obstacle course • safety instruction • scenic ride around the park
​*Rodeo & scavenger Hunt
​Sun., March 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
West Lake Park, Hollywood
​Skills clinic and scavenger hunt
​Skills & Safety Lessons
*Lessons from BikeBox
​Sat., March 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.  ​

Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise
​Bring Your Own Bike (recommended) or borrow one from BikeBox. Learn basic skills like pedaling, turning, stopping, and proper body placement. 
Skills lesson
Wed., March 15, 7 p.m. ​​Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach
Meet in the Mountain Bike area 
and learn biking basics. 

​Scavenger Hunts
​*Scavenger Hunt & Bike Ride
​Sat., March 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
​Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek
​Get the list of clues at the Park Office.​

*Scavenger Hunt & Bike Ride
​Sun., March 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
​T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) ​ Park, Hollywood
​Get the list of clues at the Park Office.
​*Scavenger Hunt & Bike Ride
​Sun., March 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
​Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek
​Get the list of clues at the Park Office.
​Rides & Races
Two-person Team Cycling Series @ the Velodrome
​Wed., March 1, 8, 15, 6–9 p.m.
Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, Cooper City
​Sponsored by Florida Velodrome Association
Meet the racers, check out their rides. Then watch the teams race to win the jersey and a cash prize. Want to compete? Register at BikeReg.com​.
​*Tandem Leisure Ride
​Sat., March 4, 10 a.m.–noon
​Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek
​For adults who are blind or visually impaired  and sighted captains. Group size limited. 
Call 954-357-8170 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org to preregister.
​Bike and Hike - BYO Bike
​Fri., March 24, 4–5 p.m.​
Kristin Jacobs Natural Area 
at Hillsboro Pineland​, Coconut Creek

​Explore three different natural areas in Coconut Creek by joining this naturalist-led bike and hike. Bring your own bike, helmet, and water. Preregister at webtrac.broward.org at least a day before the event.

*Weekend park entrance fee of $1.50 (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.​