Naples Velo

What are our members doing post Wiggles ride on the 24th ? Having a drink on us ( and snacks ) on us while watching the finale of Le Tour !

Never Forget 9/11 – Pedal Mafia USA - Custom

Hey there!

Reminder!

We are excited to prepare for our 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride!
Date: 9/11/2022
Two ride options available: 50 and 30 miles

Other firm details will be coming in the next week, but the event kit is now available to order!

To order your 2022 9/11 Memorial Ride kit, follow this link below:
https://us.pedalmafiacustom.cc/collections/9-11-cycling
Password: NEVERFORGET

We chose to work with Pedal Mafia this year since many of you Naples Velo members already know your sizing. However, if you don’t know your size, there is a fit kit available at Naples Cyclery.

Kit store will close on 7/19, but don’t miss out!

Feel free to reach out with any questions!


Ryan Wilson
Venture Partner

Never Forget 9/11 – Pedal Mafia USA - Custom

More details coming soon but for those wanting the kit we have recently been informed by those at The Brotherhood Ride that their store is closing soon and I believe test kits are at Fit & Fuel.

Bottom line,…bikes are cool and on Saturdays we ride to Fort Myers Beach 😎

Treat yourself to Assos! Naples Velo members see Greg for 10% off your Assos purchase through July. Take advantage of 30% off Assos closeouts.

Just in, some club members were asking about these on Saturday's ride...

We just some of the new and FAST Specialized Evade 3 helmets in! Come on in and check these out, they won't last long!

Photo dump from today’s ride,…enjoy !

Today’s ride was a good one from start to finish as we went to Sanibel and back. Hot,…yes. Tons of fun,….hell yes ! If you missed it you missed a good one but don’t fret as we will be do The Wiggles tomorrow ( per usual). Come join us and experience NaplesVelo at our finest, and then stay awhile as we hang at Fit & Fuel for coffee ( or beer 🤷🏻‍♂️😆). Good times are guaranteed !

Not all heroes wear caps,….
Kudos !

https://www.facebook.com/100064283425786/posts/400730698746374/?mibextid=4AjEtL&fs=e&s=cl

CCSO deputies saved the life of a 68-year-old bicyclist who suffered a heart attack yesterday by using an AED and performing CPR.

“The actions of these deputies exemplify the CCSO commitment to the preservation of life,” Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said.

Detective Scott Pepin was driving south on Airport-Pulling Road near Hawksridge Drive around noon when he saw the man fall off his electric bike onto the sidewalk. Detective Pepin pulled over and found the man on the ground with the ebike on top of him.

The man didn’t have a pulse and wasn’t breathing. Detective Pepin immediately began applying chest compressions.

Sgt. Natalie Ashby was driving by and stopped to assist with CPR. Around the same time Deputy Aidan Brennan arrived. Deputy Brennan removed his CCSO automated external defibrillator (AED) from his patrol car. He applied AED pads to the man and delivered rescue breaths, while Sgt. Ashby and Detective Pepin took turns administering chest compressions. Detective Cari DePasquale radioed for paramedics.

Deputies continued providing lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived and took over treatment.

Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he regained consciousness and was breathing on his own.

While the man was being transported, the deputies delivered his ebike and the groceries he was carrying to his residence located nearby.

Later, Detective Pepin stopped by the hospital to check on the man’s condition. He learned the man suffered a heart attack and was expected to survive.

Detective Pepin, Sgt. Ashby, Deputy Brennan, and Detective DePasquale have been nominated for a CCSO Life Saving Award. The award honors deputies who render life-sustaining rescue efforts to a person whose life is in immediate jeopardy.

Shown are Sgt. Natalie Ashby and Detective Scott Pepin.

David Millar: Why Mark Cavendish deserves to be at the Tour de France

A worthwhile read as Le Tour is starting shortly 😊

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/david-millar-why-mark-cavendish-deserves-to-be-at-the-tour-de-france

David Millar: Why Mark Cavendish deserves to be at the Tour de France Cav has bridged generations in a way no one else could, he shows what's possible

It’s another beautiful morning here in Naples 😊

Naples Velo members enjoying Calpe Spain. Our members ride not only all over the country, but all over the world. Cheers to wherever your road may take you. 🍻

And,…our “rider of the day” is Kurt Shearer as he seems extra happy 🤩

Today we had 30 riders out for a very enjoyable ride here in beautiful Naples that ran as smooth as clockwork. Feel free to join us as we ride 365 days a year / 7 days a week 😃
📸 Erik Keller

East Naples Rides 📣

All three Naples Velo Lely Starbucks rides, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday start at 7:30 am in the summer. The ride descriptions on the website are generally accurate, however they are all Green rides (18-22 mph) in the summer. The ridership has been reduced due to seasonal migration, however a few full-time residents remain. If you haven’t ridden one of these rides, give them a chance, we’d like to see you on a ride this summer or in the fall. During season we have Green and Blue rides from 35 -45 miles on Monday and Wednesday, and a 15-18 mph 25 mile ride on Fridays.

Some sights from around today’s NaplesVelo ride where there was little wind and plenty of humidity 🤷🏻‍♂️🙂

Last Tuesday there were 6 riders at the start of The Hour of Power,….today I counted 10 !
Brisk & spirited it was a good workout for everyone there 😃

Photo dump from today’s Wiggles and some random thoughts from the coffee shop,…..

Once the group split at the extension, today’s three stars were BQ, Phillip, & Michael ( in no particular order ) as they did all of the heavy lifting until we arrived back in F&F.

Michael thinks we should have a mascot, and we are currently accepting ideas for future consideration 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😆

NaplesVelo water bottles,…..
We should have NV water bottles to be given out to our members and sold to those visiting from out of town 😃💡

Also Michael firmly endorses the F&F breakfast burrito with the mid morning beer👍🤩👍

Photo dump from today’s warmup & rest stop at FMB 😃

Could it be a fluke or are the smaller groups of summertime upon us.

Today’s Hour of Power started with 6 but ended with 2,…
Thanks Phil for showing up and leading a great ride !

What we missed yesterday morning was certainly made up with today’s showing. Per usual Paul gave a nice & informative pre-ride talk before the black, blue & green rides set out this morning.
Thanks to one & all that make our club so special 🤩

*** No Velo Ride Offerings Sat 4th June 22***

Folks , we know you all value safety on our rides !

Due to the inclement weather that's forecast over next 24- 36 hours or so, there will be no Velo ride offerings tomorrow Sat 4th June.

Please be safe out there 🙏

Forgive for omitting any snappy commentary as my day has been a whirlwind and here is my photo dump from the Velo Lot, warming up, stops with Black Ride and gathering at the bottom of the FMB Bridge.
Enjoy 😊

Can you all guess who some of these riders are from their latter day retro photos ..... ⁉️

Dont forget ...This coming Monday 30th May 2022 for Memorial Day :

We are putting on a Monday Memorial Day "Retro Rides" that all start at 7am in publix car park :

There will be # 3 rides on offer - Yayy 😁

Black ride - 25-28mph Sanibel and back, breakaways starting southbound at Lovers Key, 65 miles.

Green Ride # 1 : Extended Recovery-> 22mph FGCU loop and back, no break aways, 45 miles.

Green Ride # 2 : Regular Monday Recovery -> 20mph, Pelican Bay loops, 20 miles

Afterwards Coffee and scones provided by Naples Velo at Fit & Fuel (around 9:30a) 🙌.

We hope to see you all there in your Retro gear ! ( even if you don't have any , your still more than welcome along !).

Today we share photos from 2 different members as Erik Keller & Justin Bolde have both submitted pictures of smiling faces riding down the road. And what a great sight to see William Percival out on the road !
This weekend is going to be awesome,…come on out & ride your bike with us. You’ll be glad you did !!

Grind Podcast | Grind Equity

We love sharing the cool stuff our members are up to. Have a listen to Sports Psychologist, Michael Ceely, LMFT - Counseling in a recent podcast interview: https://www.grind-equity.com/podcast/episode/901213a5/ep-11-the-psychology-of-performance-with-michael-ceely

Grind Podcast | Grind Equity Hear from international high profile athletes, business identities and life professionals to learn how to perform at your absolute peak.

Erik Keller is one of Naples Velo founding members, and he too supplies us with some great pictures. Today his camera found some of our most distinguished members,….which leads me to wonder why Phil, Joe, & Paul never made it into the world of male modeling or dare I say the movies. Looking good gentlemen 🤩🤩🤩

One of our most outgoing members, Tish Kelly, is always supplying us with great pictures and videos along with her welcoming smile. Now if she could have gotten that person next to her to turn around 😆
Thanks Tish !

I’m sure Angela’s speech is about how much fun we are about to have along with keeping it safe as another fine group gathered on this beautiful Wednesday morning.
📸 Joe Rose

Hay Folks !!

This coming Monday 30th May 2022 for Memorial Day :

We are putting on a Monday Memorial Day "Retro Rides" that all start at 7am in publix car park :

Dress to impress in your most retro bike gear!

There will be # 3 rides on offer - Yayy 😁

Black ride - 25-28mph Sanibel and back, breakaways starting southbound at Lovers Key, 65 miles.

Green Ride # 1 : Extended Recovery-> 22mph FGCU loop and back, no break aways, 45 miles.

Green Ride # 2 : Regular Monday Recovery -> 20mph, Pelican Bay loops, 20 miles

Afterwards Coffee and scones provided by Naples Velo at Fit & Fuel (around 9:30a) 🙌.

In the photo here we have the famous Italian cyclist Gino Bartali who won rhe Giro and TDF back in the 1930's donning some cool retro gear from latter day 😎 .

We hope to see you all there in your Retro gear ! ( even if you don't have any , your still more than welcome along !).

Oh boy was today fun and here is my photo dump from The Wiggles.
From my observation good times was had in every group and you folks looked amazing 🤩🤩🤩