The Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club strives to be the premier cycling club in the Sarasota region. We will foster a vibrant and inclusive environment where members of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport, build friendships, increase their cycling knowledge and skills, and be great stewards within our community.

A Message from SMBC President Don Stuart

Summer is here—come celebrate and remember with us.

SMBC’s summer calendar is full of opportunities to ride together, connect, and take part in meaningful commemorative and social events.

Ride of Silence: This special event gives us a chance to honor victims, bear witness, and raise awareness. The 7-mile silent loop through downtown Sarasota is an inspirational experience. We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:45 PM in the southwest parking lot of Robarts Arena for this police-escorted ride.

The ride and ceremony help us:

  • Honor those who have been injured or lost their lives in bicycle crashes.
  • Remind our community that bicyclists belong on our public roads.
  • Encourage all of us to share the road with care and respect.

Please stay and join us for pizza afterward—we’d love to spend more time together.

Memorial Day: On Monday, May 25th, we’ll come together for a special club event to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Please join us for a motivating day of cycling, remembrance, and community as we ride to Sarasota National Cemetery.



250th USA Anniversary Ride We look forward to sharing more details in July. Did you know it’s called the United States Semiquincentennial?

Celebrate our 50th CycleFest 

The Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club is proud to announce that its 50th CycleFest will be held on Sunday, November 15, at Main Street Lakewood Ranch. This iconic event will feature 20, 35, and 65 mile rides along some of the most scenic trails and roads in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

CycleFest offers all the things riders enjoy—fun, time with both old and new friends, and a great chance to relax and be active. It also supports charitable and advocacy partnerships across the local biking community.

There will be a light breakfast, fully-stocked rest stops, and a boxed lunch following the ride. Additionally, sag wagon support will be provided. We're giving a commemorative ride cap to celebrate our 50th CycleFest to every registrant.

Come and enjoy the fun as a volunteer, a rider, or both. Remember, life’s a journey – enjoy the ride. See you there!

CycleFest relies on the generosity of its sponsors who will receive recognition before, during, and after the event. Our committee is contacting past sponsors to update them on CF2026 and ask for their support again this year. Many of you likely know potential sponsors, including businesses you frequent and the health, legal, or accounting professionals you work with. Please contact them on behalf of our club and encourage them to become sponsors. Chris King sent an email with details on 5/13/26.

Condolences to the
REAL Bikes Family

There will be a memorial gathering at Maxine Barritt Park on Tuesday, May 19th at 10 am to celebrate the life of Cyndee Reynolds. The park is located on Venice island next to Sharkey’s by the Pier. Please come celebrate Cyndee’s time on earth with her family and friends. We will have a small service and lunch will be served after.

Cyndee’s one request was that people wear colorful casual clothes as was Cyndee’s style.


Memorial Page

2nd Annual Bakery Ride!

On April 11, SMBC held its second annual bakery ride. Susan, Sam, and Charlie led 42 riders along the scenic North Port Connector into North Port, where they stopped at European Bakery K&K to enjoy pastries and club camaraderie.

Look at all the SMBC club jerseys!

The heat is back!

Please take extra care on our rides, especially in the heat. Remember to:

  • Drink water often; don’t wait until you feel thirsty.
  • Wear breathable clothing to help your body stay cool.
  • Take breaks in the shade as needed.
  • Watch for signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others.
  • Bring extra water if possible, and consider electrolytes to help prevent heat exhaustion.

Ride safely and enjoy!


Emmanuel Charron - Ride Leader Captain

SMBC Travelers

SMBC member Robert Masih from Sudbury, Ontario is enjoying a boat/bike tour in the Czech Republic! Ask him about it when he returns in the fall!

Sharky's 22nd Annual Ride the Beaches

Ride the Beaches was BACK for another spin!

League of American Bicyclists

Eugene Rider SMBC Board Member is making a difference

ONE CYCLIST AT A TIME.

Read his article in the Florida Cycling Newsletter. Click below!

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Ride with GPS Classes

If you missed our online classes, you can access recordings and transcripts here. Alternatively, you can go to the RWGPS Help Page and sign up for a free webinar.

Transcript 1 - HERE

Transcript 2 - HERE

Board Meetings

Our next meeting will be June 17, 2026.

The minutes from each meeting are available on smbc.us

Ride Calendar Updates

Be sure to check the ride calendar and your email before heading out on a ride. Ride times are regularly updated and many are now starting at 8:30.

New Member Tips!


  • Log in first when visiting the SMBC website
  • You’ll need to be logged in to view pages and register for events.
  • Claim your FREE RWGPS membership
  • Log in, then visit the RWGPS page to get started.
  • Order your SMBC name tag
  • Find step-by-step instructions HERE.

Keep up with SMBC on FaceBook and Instagram.

Welcome New Members!

Ron Berman

Dan Bibbey

Clifford Bueno

Charles Delone

Laurie Gach

Jamie Hinck

Mitchell Kahl

Paul Maloney

Zoki Mbolekwa

Joe Miller

Glenn "Mitch" Mitchell

Damian Porcari

Tony Prohias

Phillip Ruppert

Rachel Smith

Joy Stadt

David Stroly

Larry Taylor

Lydotta Taylor

Eric Wolfgang

John Zurovitch

Kristin Zurovitch



Let me know if I missed you!

Sara

SARASOTA MANATEE BICYCLE CLUB, PO Box 15053

Sarasota, FL 34277

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