Biking

General Information

We are a group of casual peddlers who enjoy exploring different areas on our bikes.  We hope you will consider joining us on one of these rides.  All skill and experience levels are invited.  For more information, please contact Bruce Tompkins, [email protected] - 941-467-4139.
 


Monday Bike to Lunch

Be sure to watch the IYC LOG and online calender for details on upcoming Monday Bike to Lunch adventures.

The Monday Bike to Lunch Rides are typically 10 to 15 miles long, on a Monday morning, always followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant.  We try to schedule them once a month from fall through spring, excluding December.
 
Date Destination Leader Info

Monday, January 22
 
Lake Okeechobee Bruce & Dorrit Tompkins

Saturday Bike to Breakfast

And don’t forget our WEEKLY Saturday Bike to Breakfast which takes place every Saturday morning. We aim to ride as a group to one of half dozen or so local restaurants. Can be addictive. For more information, please contact Barbara Besheer, [email protected], 941-661-7849.
 

Biking Video


 

Monday Bike to Lunch

  • Purpose: Rendezvous with other biking enthusiasts on a longer outings.
  • Format: Bikers rotate leadership of rides. Each leader organizes a casual route about 15 miles long on bike paths and arranges. Lunch follows eat ride.
  • Destinations: 12 destinations have been selected but leaders can add other locations. 
  • Dates: As set from October through May.
  • Time: Set by leader between 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Bike to Breakfast

  • Purpose:  Early bird group that enjoys a short, casual, and friendly ride to local restaurants for socializing and camaraderie. 
  • Dates: Every Saturday morning
  • Time: Bikers meet at 7:20 a.m. at the road just east of the Club, across from the condos on W. Marion Ave.
  • Restaurants: Elenas, Smoke House, Burnt Store Grille, House of Breakfast, and Sky View Cafe.
  • Leader: For more information, contact Barbra Besheer.