Pedego Adventures - August 2022

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August 2022

Hello Fun!

Hard to believe August is already here and cooler weather is right around the corner.

Outdoor friends are the best friends. Get out and explore more.

View The Villages Trails and Pathways Map

Send pictures and/or trail recommendations to info@pedegotv.com so that we can share with other Pedego owners. #milesofsmiles #hellofun

As always, call if you have any questions.

Jeff & Sharon

Photo credit: @murphyphoto

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Spotlight on Trail(s)

The Sunshine State might be famous for its beautiful beaches, but it’s the natural springs that are Florida’s best-kept secret. With more than 1000 springs, these picturesque springs are inviting and refreshing with 72-degree year-round temperatures, Some of these springs are privately owned, and some are located among Florida’s State Parks.

Links to Bike some of the Spring to Spring Trails!

https://floridahikes.com/spring-to-spring-trail

https://www.traillink.com/trail/spring-to-spring-trail/

Or just visit for a refreshing way to cool off.

https://www.floridaspringlife.com/florida-springs/

https://www.tripstodiscover.com/ultimate-guide-florida-springs/

https://floridasprings.org/

Withlacoochee Trail never disappoints !! A 46-mile long paved, multi-use, rail trail in Florida located in Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties. It follows along the Withlacoochee River and passes through the Withlacoochee State Forest. It is the longest paved rail trail in Florida. Quick #SundayFunday trip to Inverness parked at Liberty Park.

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Upcoming Events

Monday - August 15th - 6:00 pm

Villages Pedego Owners Club

Moyer Recreation Center - Tips, Tricks and Trails.

Thursday - August 18th - Breakfast Social at Brownwood TooJay's - Get your ride in prior and meet at 8:30 a.m for breakfast/

Sunday - August 28th - Ride prior and join other Pedego owners for a social outing at Piesano's in Colony. Meet at 4:00 pm. R.S.V.P. helenmansur922@gmail.com

ATTENTION Car Lovers: Sept 10th 10-4 pm Pedego Trailwinds will have a vendor booth set up at this years Festivals of Speed event in Ocala at the gorgeous new Equestrian Center. Stop by and see us. Click Here for video and more details.

Pedego E-bikers Ride for a Cause

UF Health The Villages® Hospital Auxiliary Foundation is pleased to announce the

7th Annual Hearts for Our Hospital

Big Bike Weekend

The Villages, FL

12 November 2022

(Register prior to August 15th for Early Bird Pricing - $55 / $25 10 miler)

Bike Expo on Friday and Saturday is chalk full of Fun with 32 Mile | 20 Mile | 10 Mile "Fun Ride" routes, plenty of well-stocked rest stops, and lunch and entertainment waiting at the ride finish;

Our "Ebikers with Heart" team will have ride leaders in each one of the 3 routes.

This ride will be through the Villages community w/ the Sheriff's dept at all major intersections. They are expecting 300-400 riders with all range levels and speeds welcome.

To receive communications from our team

Please register under Team Name: Ebikers with Heart

Riding Club: Pedego Electric Bikes

** We will have limited # of rentals available on Saturday - please reserve in advance.

Click HERE to Register

Customer Spotlight(s)

We first met Rosie n Pete, in January 2022. They brought their Pedego 2013 City commuters with original batteries in for a service check-up. While, we were very impressed with the quality and age of their bikes - what was more impressive was their stories. Pete is a cancer survivor and 3 years ago Rosie had a double lung transplant. Three weeks later, she rode her Pedego 30 miles for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She talks about her determination and goal was to get back on her Pedego and how much she loves these bikes. They both represent incredible spirit and courage and we are so #grateful to have them as our Village neighbors and Pedego Ambassadors.

Rosie and Pete with their 2013 Pedego City Commuters - notice Rosie's pink spokes and white battery case.

Today, they are the proud new owners of (2) Platinum Interceptors - the Cadillac's in Pedego's Fleet.

Meet Officer Brian.... Florida Pedego's on duty in Pennsylvania

Our Pedego bikes provide more than healthy lifestyles and adventures - they provide safety and security now that Police are on e-bike patrols. The officers tried several other e-bikes and choose the Pedego Ridge Riders. The throttle, PAS, 5 year warranty, quality and Class 3 capabilities were all key factors. Working with the Chamber of Commerce and several PA business', these bikes were customized and equipped with police gear and are now on patrol in Central PA.

The Villages Pedego Owners Club

Next Meeting:

August 15th, 6:00 pm

Moyer Recreation Center

To receive emails and to be included in the Club Directory by Village, please contact Helen Mansur with your name and Village at helenmansur922@gmail.com

AWARDS !!

Congratulations George Lovell! Another 1000 mile pin awarded.

George has been riding 25-30 miles consistently since he purchased his mineral blue Boomerang in February. George is the epitome of #hellofun - kind hearted and always a smile to greet you. Congrats George!

Who's next?

Congratulations to these 100 mile awards 2nd Qtr.

Connie Manchester (2 bikes)
Salvatore (Frank) Cuccia
Cindy Sutorka
Arlene Walters
Marc Bernstein
Vivian Hudson
Jane Benton
Mary Ebner
Alfred (Mike) Colasanti
James & Sandra Lott
Nathan Dowdy
Peggy Cranston
Rod & Joy Parus
David Hogan
John & Tish Barona
Kathy & Robert Styles
Barb Dueker
Davion Gibbs

Reminder to schedule your free 100 mile check-ups or annual tune-ups. Call 352-356-8830 to schedule

Next tune-up is Year Anniversary or 1000 miles - whichever comes first.

Adventures of Skip and Connie

"On our days off we are National Park buffs. Recently, we camped at Indiana Dunes National Park for a few days.. We like to check out any of the local trails when we can. We visit family if passing by and we've been able to do that in 3 states. Currently, we are camping in Omaha for 3 days and spending time with one of Skip's cousins. It's fun to ride in nearby big cities to get a real feel for them, something easy to do on Pedego bikes, but not so easy when we have come through with our RV in previous trips." Connie & Skip have created a list of the trails by state with notes for anyone traveling the U.S.. Read More ...

Riding through St Louis

Pedego Palooza meets RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is more than just a bike ride, it is an epic eight-day rolling festival of bicycles, music, food, camaraderie, and community. It is the oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bicycle touring event in the world.

Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan

The Gateway Arch - St. Louis

Katy Trail runs by Historic St. Charles cobblestone town area and along old Missouri-Kansas-Texas railway as well as sites along the Missouri River.

Lake Zorinsky trail, accessed from West Papio Trail, Omaha NE

Follow their adventures on Facebook Official Pedego Owners Group

Click link for schedule Pedego Electric Bikes - Palooza Tour Schedule

Trikes came and went......

We were fortunate to receive two of the popular E-Trikes from Pedego. We have more coming........ Lucky lottery winners below. We should start a "Trike gang".