BROWARD COUNTY, FL – When a week’s worth of events proved popular with the public in 2007, the organizers of Bicycle Week expanded it to Bicycle Month the following year. Florida Bicycle Month 2019 now includes programs and events from March 1st through 31st. The purposes of this special month are to promote bicycle safety and education; to provide leisure and recreational bicycling opportunities for all ages and abilities; and to offer competitive/challenging cycling opportunities throughout Broward County within both the public and the private sectors.

Bicycle Month 2019 is made possible by Broward County and participating municipalities, along with AvMed, Broward B-cycle, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Florida Department of Transportation, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the Recyclable Bicycle Exchange, and South Florida Commuter Services. Together these organizations have committed to hosting bicycle rodeos, recreational rides, bike-to-work challenges, nature bike hikes, lunchtime rides, bicycle scavenger hunts, and tandem rides for the visually impaired. Times, fees, locations, and registration requirements vary. Our Website features a calendar detailing the month’s activities. Here are some of the activities scheduled so far: 

• Sat., Mar. 2, 10AM-noon – Bike Rodeo – Tamarac Park Recreation Center Soccer Field, 7501 N University Dr., Tamarac 33321. For ages 5-11. Co-sponsored by the City of Tamarac. For more info, call 954-597-3631.
  
  
• Fri., Mar. 8, 6-10AM – Bike to Work Day – Pit stops located throughout the City of Fort Lauderdale. Refreshments and giveaways provided. For more info, visit bit.ly/b2wdftl.
  
  
• Sat., Mar. 9, 7:30AM – iracelikeagirl Kids’ Mini-Miler Bike Ride - Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie 33330; 954-357-8898. For ages 9 and under (parents may accompany their children).
  
  
• Sat., Mar. 9, 10AM-2PM – Bicycle Scavenger Hunt – Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870. For ages 5-15. Participants must provide their own bikes and helmets. The park’s regular weekend gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect.
  
  
• Sun., Mar. 10, 10AM-1PM – Handcycling Open House – Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City 33024; 954-357-5150. For ages 18+ with physical disabilities, and veterans with or without disabilities. Reservations recommended by Wed., Mar. 6. Call Special Populations at 954-357-8170/8160 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org. The park’s regular weekend gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect.
  
  
• Wednesdays, Mar. 13-May 15, 5:30PM – Pro Cycling Series - Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870. For more info, go to Facebook.com/CarlosLabordePursuitSeries.
  
  
• Fri., Mar. 15, 2-6PM – Bike-R-Cise Fun Day – Foster Park, 609 NW Sixth Ave., Hallandale Beach 33009; 954-455-0310. For ages 6-12.
  
  
• Sat., Mar. 16, 9AM-noon – Slow Roll: Community Bike Ride With a Lauderhill Cop & Bicycle Safety Month Event – Lauderhill Performing Arts Center Parking Lot, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill 33311. Co-sponsored by the City of Lauderhill. For more info, go to colslowroll.com/ or call City of Lauderhill Parks & Leisure Services at 954-572-1478.
  
  
• Thurs., Mar. 21, 1:30-4PM – Bike 4 Life – Neighborhood Parks. For ages 6-17. Call 954-357-8784 for more info.
  
  
• Sun., Mar. 24, 10AM-2PM – Bicycle Scavenger Hunt – Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870. For ages 5-15. Participants must provide their own bikes and helmets. The park’s regular weekend gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect.
  
  
• Sat., Mar. 30, 10AM-noon – Tandem Leisure Ride – Tradewinds Park & Stables South – Daggerwing Shelter, 3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870. For ages 18+ blind or visually impaired. R.S.V.P. by Mon., Mar. 25. Call 954-357-8160/8170 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org. The park’s regular weekend gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect.

Recreation. Preservation. Education.

About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.

DATE: March 1, 2019      
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACT FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Ryan Flaherty, 954-918-9797