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Routes by day of week
Sunday
Bell Tower - Fort Myers
Meet in the parking lot South of the movie theaters at Bell Tower, Daniels Pkwy and
US 41. Ride starts at 7:30 am and destination and route are selected as we gather.
Pace will be 20-
Pelican Park – Cape Coral
Meet at Pelican Park on Pelican Blvd, North of Cape Coral Parkway, for the ride start
at 8:00 am. The route in Cape Coral can vary from 26 to 30 miles and pace is between
14 and 16 mph. Contact: Mike Swanson, 239-
Tuesday
Rumrunners – Cape Coral
Marked in white with the letter R.
Rumrunners is located in Cape Harbour, off Chiquita and South of Cape Coral Parkway.
The ride starts at 8:00am, and proceeds to Coral Oaks Golf Course for a break and
then returns. Some of the riders maintain a conversational pace, 12 – 15 mph, while
others ride much faster. The route is well marked and covers about 30 miles. Contacts:
Tues – Jon VanEmst, 239-
Winn-Dixie - Fort Myers - Seasonal - This ride returns in Fall 2012
Wednesday
Panera - Fort Myers
This ride starts most Wednesdays at the Northeast corner of the Sweetbay parking
lot on Colonial and Treeline Roads. The ride varies from an 18 to 22 mph pace and
is 36 miles. The ride usually includes a long stop at Panera Bread in the Coconut
Point Mall. Contact: Bill Garrison, 239-
Thursday
Rumrunners – Cape Coral
Marked in white with the letter R.
Rumrunners is located in Cape Harbour, off Chiquita and South of Cape Coral Parkway.
The ride starts at 8:00am, and proceeds to Coral Oaks Golf Course for a break and
then returns. Some of the riders maintain a conversational pace, 12 – 15 mph, while
others ride much faster. The route is well marked and covers about 30 miles. Contacts:
Tues – Jon VanEmst, 239-
Pelican Park – Cape Coral - alternate ride
In addition to the RUMRUNNERS ride, there is an alternative ride starting at Pelican
Park on Pelican Parkway, North of Cape Coral Parkway, at 8:00am. The destination
is the Bagel Factory on Del Prado Extension. This route is not marked and avoids
main roads by using parallel roads. This is considered a “no drop” ride and will
stop for any mechanical problems. Distance is approximately 33 miles. Perfect for
those who like a pace of 16 to 18 mph. Contact: Tracy Wells, 239-
Winn-Dixie - Fort Myers - Seasonal - This ride returns in Fall 2012
Saturday - Cape Coral
Welcome Ride
The 15 mile Welcome Ride starts near the Starbuck’s Coffee shop at the Surfside Shoppes
at the Northwest corner of Surfside and Veterans Pkwy. The ride starts at 8:00am
and follows the designated bike lane to Cape Harbor and back. All experience levels
are welcome to participate. This is a “no drop” ride and the pace is set by the
slowest rider in the group. After the first 15 miles, many in the group will continue
the morning ride for an additional 15 to 20 miles as determined by the group. The
pace will be 16 to 18 mph. Contact: Dick Bennett, 239-
Saturday - Buckingham Park
There are six routes that rotate in the order listed. Check the ride calendar for dates. All rides start from Buckingham Park.
Airport Special - every sixth Saturday
Marked in blue with the letters AP.
A 40 mile route including the airport access roads with a rest stop at Target in
the Gulf Coast Town Center. Beginning at 8:00am, the ride pace varies from 18-
Wheeler - every sixth Saturday
Marked in yellow with the letters WE.
A 40 mile route with a rest stop at mile 20. Begins at 8:00am and continues East
through Lehigh Acres for a clockwise loop. Ride pace varies from 18-
Old Milwaukee - every sixth Saturday
Marked in white with the letters OM.
A 41 mile route through the Gateway Community and Lehigh Acres with a rest stop at
mile 26. Begins at 8:00am and the ride pace varies from 18-
Alva Special - every sixth Saturday
Marked in blue with the letters AL.
A 41 mile bike ride through Lehigh Acres with a rest stop in Alva. Begins at 8:00am
in Buckingham Community Park. Ride pace varies from 18-
I Like Ike - every sixth Saturday
Marked in Red with the letters IKE.
About 40 miles with a rest stop at mile 25. The ride begins at 8:00am and proceeds
in a counter-
Greenbriar Cemetery Road - every sixth Saturday
Marked in green with the letters GB.
A 43 mile route through the pastoral Orange River Loop and Lehigh Acres with a rest
stop at mile 25. at 8:00am in Buckingham Community Park. Ride pace varies from
18-
- All rides require participants to wear helmets.
- It is against the law to wear a headset, headphone, or listening device while riding. (Florida Statute 316.304)
Curious as to how our local governments make decisions on bike pathways and laws?
Check out our Advocacy page, and the list of forums where transportation decisions are made, with a brief description of each. Please consider it a resource to help you become involved in the process.
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Visit our Join page and see what the benefits of club membership entail. Club Members receive a 10% discount at many of the bike stores throughout Southwest Florida. See the list here.
