Naples Velo

A little lightning, mud and rain didn’t stop today’s gravel ride!

Tis the Season! Holiday Ride Schedule 2022:

Reminder-All rides leave from the corner lot at Fit & Fuel Cafe.

Sat Dec 24: FGCU
Sun Dec 25: holiday themed wiggles (wear your best holiday span)
Mon Dec 26: Velo recovery ride or Double hour of Power
Tue Dec 27: regular Hour of Power or coffee ride
Wed Dec 28: regular Gordon Drive Fingers ride
Thurs Dec 29: “Ricky’s new ride” (up north Vanderbilt drive and back down to village of Venetian)
Sat Dec 31: NYE- wiggles extended
Sun Jan 1: 7am airport race ride or 8am hangover recovery ride

Most importantly: Sunday Jan 1- join in on our New Year Tailgate party. We invite you to drive over to fit & fuel in the morning with your bike, coolers of food & drink (and whatever else you want to bring), go for a ride and come back to hang.

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday!

2022 Holiday Party @Hampton Social

Photos from Naples Velo's post

Friday’s 7am gravel ride! Come and join the fun.

Thomson Bike Tours

Attention Velo Members! Thanks to Tish Kelly Europe’s #1 bike tour company, Thomson Travel is giving us a cool discount on all their trips next year if paid in full by Jan 31! (Great holiday gift for your loved one, hint, hint)

Many of the tours are centered around all the Grand Tours, Classics and Monuments in and around Europe, Africa and Columbia. They offer ride camps, private tours, gravel camps in Iceland, Europe and Africa and also E-bike Tour de France!

Check out all their offerings: https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/

Use the code ‘TISHTDF’ on any Tour de France Trip to earn a $500 discount off the trip total, if you settle the full amount by January 31.

Use the code ‘TISH’ on any other trip to earn a $250 discount off the trip total, if you settle the full amount by January 31.

Thanks again, Tish!

Thomson Bike Tours Bike tours, cycling tours…

2022 Naples Velo Award Nominations

Let's Try This AGAIN! The google survey was a bust. Use link below 🙂

It's that time of year! Nominate a fellow rider or 2 for the categories below. Please use first & last names. You don’t have to have an entry for every question. MAKE SURE YOU HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON:)

We'll then have a vote and appropriately embarrass them at the Holiday Party!

2022 Naples Velo Award Nominations Velo Awards

The Joy of Losing Fitness: Why Endurance Athletes Need a Break

The Joy of Losing Fitness: Why Endurance Athletes Need a Break Endurance athletes may want to always push harder, but in the off-season, a true period of rest is key to success in the coming race season.

Have you gotten your tickets to our Holiday Party yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Dec13th is right around the corner. Get your tickets today: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Naples/2016NVHolidayParty

This year's party will be at The Hampton Social and you know it will be a good time!

'It's like being in a breakaway all day': Nathan Haas on switching to gravel racing

'It's like being in a breakaway all day': Nathan Haas on switching to gravel racing After a decade in the WorldTour, the Aussie tells CW about his pivot into the gravel scene

Happy Thanksgiving from our annual champagne ride. Photo dump.

I’m told the 17th annual “champagne ride” is going to be a real humdinger,…not a Velo ride but a Naples tradition none the less. See ya there !

For those looking for a new bike there is demo day going on this Saturday at Naples Cyclery. Stop by and check it out 😃

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=149314621179110&id=100083017196535&mibextid=qC1gEa

Reserve a test ride on a Pinarello Dogma F or Grevil F during our Demo Event!

We like bikes, beer, and good times with good friends. All of that can be found at Fit & Fuel 7 days a week,…and even a bit more on Fridays !

NaplesVelo happy hour at Fit & Fuel tonight 😃

How many of our members are riding some hills this Sunday ?

Photo dump from tonight’s annual meeting,….
Good times !

🚨 Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov 17th at 5pm is our Annual Meeting. Join us at South Street Bar & Grill. Voting from 5-6pm. Pizza all night. Well not all night… WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

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Annual meeting tomorrow at South Street,….
Doors open at 5. See ya there !

🚨🚨 A friendly reminder 🚨🚨

The Club’s annual meeting is this Thursday at South Street. Doors at 5:00.

And pictures from the start of today’s Hour of Power 😃

Help the environment; save some money – here's how to make your cycling kit last longer

Help the environment; save some money – here's how to make your cycling kit last longer Surprisingly easy ways to keep your bike gear going and going

I am speechless,….for years I’ve thought there should be a race scene somewhere here in SWFL. Now we have that opportunity to build such a scene ! Held at an amazing facility with food trucks and a festive atmosphere this is certain to draw some interest from others outside SWFL and we local cyclists (racers or spectators) should try to support this inaugural race to the fullest.

Sign up soon and we see ya out there !

https://www.bikereg.com/58098?fbclid=PAAaap8R5Pki8QlkcCZ-JjAgihvY_KS9Fk_BiQVEre7Idw5zKfmHd5tzSmGf0

Recall: Trek warns customers to immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the Ae**us RSL VR-C handlebars

Thanks Paul for being this to our attention

Recall: Trek warns customers to immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the Ae**us RSL VR-C handlebars Recall includes 2022 Speed Concept SLR bicycles, 2021-2022 Emonda SLR bicycles and aftermarket Bontrager Ae**us RSL VR-C handlebars

Stay tuned lots of things coming your way including keeping a watchful eye on this corner that is covered in excessive sand in Pine Ridge Estates,….this sand blends into the road and is a high fall risk area. Beware !

The Annual Club Meeting is coming up at South Street on Thursday, Nov 17th where we get together to share our vision of the club as we enter a new season and vote on new board members. 😃

Fit & Fuel will be hosting weekly Friday happy hour starting on Nov 18th. Besides already great beer & food choices I’m told Louie is putting some together a little special for club members,…

The Horrible 100 is on Sunday Nov 20,…100 miles and 4500 ft of climbing. Who wants to do a road trip ? The van could hold 8 and could go up Saturday late afternoon/ early evening getting an air b&B as it’s 3+ hours away,…
(DM Griffin if interested)

Iron Joe Turkey Ride is a long standing tradition in these parts, Jeans Memorial ride is fast approaching and the Annual Velo Holiday Party too !

Did I miss anything ??? Yes !

Rides are going, more people are showing up,…be careful !!!

And,…if you see a new face, say hello. Blue rides are alive & well,…night rides not so much. We need a report from our friends out in East Naples too but we hear their rides are growing!

If you are not a member please join and if you are a member thank you!

Members,…keep an eye open for our email newsletter too 😃

We know him!!! Well done, Oscar!

We’ve been Scouted!
Honored to be featured among so many talented locally owned businesses. Mobile Cycling Works! We keep you rolling…

Putting people on bikes! Love to see it and happy to give back to the community!

We were too busy to take many pictures today in East Naples, but the adults and kids were so excited to get bikes, helmets, locks and lights! The adults will be able to get to work, the grocery store and laundry, and the kids will get to be kids! Thanks to all our volunteers, Naples Bicycle Tours, Bikes For Tykes, Seacrest Country Day School, Community School of Naples, Trek Bikes Florida, Cycle Shack, Island Bike Shop - Marco Island, Naples Velo, and everyone who donated bikes!! We have an awesome community. Every little bit you can do will help someone in need!

This morning’s photo dump,…and I might add that you a fine looking bunch 🤷🏻‍♂️🤩

Today we partnered with Naples Pathways Coalition and Seacrest Country Day School by contributing funds to help deliver bikes to community members in Harmony Shores that lost everything due to the hurricane.

We’re happy to give back to the community and hope you’ll consider helping with the next bike drive in Dec.

Team, we’re still looking for volunteers to be ride Marshals for the Iron Joe Turkey Ride. Anyone interested can contact Sundi @ [email protected] or 239-398-8069.

We’re looking for 2/3 people each for the 62, 40, 20, 10 & 5 mile rides.

This is a great time of year for our experienced riders to spend a day giving back 🙂

Thanks in advance 🦃 🚲

We are so grateful to all of our Iron Joe Turkey Ride Sponsors! Many thanks to London Bay, Naples Airport Authority, Jason's Deli, Blue Zones Project SWFL, Naples Velo, Big Momma's Bicycles, Bike Route, Cycle Shack, Fit & Fuel Cafe, Gulf Coast Runners, Island Bike Shop, Naples Cyclery, Pan-FL Challenge, PBS Contractors, Trek, Vein Care Specialists, Western Bike, AAA, TD Bank, and Allegra! Sign up today https://bit.ly/IJTR2022

Did my camera find you ? Photo dump from today’s ride,…
Let’s do it again tomorrow 🙂

Local cyclists push for Bonita Estero Rail Trail - Gulfshore Business

Local cyclists push for Bonita Estero Rail Trail - Gulfshore Business A feasibility study is in the works to implement a 14-mile walking and biking trail through Lee County.

When I think of any bike club I think of 3 things,…
Safety first, have fun, & the more the merrier,…we are blessed to ride with such great group of people in such a beautiful area ! Have a great weekend and remember to join us in less than 2 weeks at South Street for our annual club meeting 😃