11/03/2020
Need a Christmas gift idea for that cyclist in your life? FOR SALE: Top-of-the-line studio quality stationary bikes (10 available). Gently used Stages SC3 with Stages Power meter and self-generating EcoSCRN console—the same power meter used by professional cyclists! Additional features include magnetic resistance, carbon fiber belt drive, drop handlebars, weight rack and triple link pedals. $1,800 includes local delivery. If interested, email Diane at [email protected] or send a message via the Full Circle Cycle Studio page.
08/13/2019
It is with deep sadness that we announce the discontinuation of the Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off after seven years. As Co-Founder of the event, this has been a remarkable experience, and one that exceeded all of my expectations. What began as a way to honor the cancer journey of my fellow Co-Founder, Barb Thomas, and the memory of my mother who was lost to breast cancer, became a true labor of love for us all.
Because of all of our wonderful riders, sponsors and volunteers and with the help of the University of Florida’s donation multiplier, the Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off delivered over $3 million in research monies to further treatment-resistant breast cancer research. In that time, several significant research milestones were reached. It is our honor to be a part of that success.
To our riders, we love you and appreciate your support. We hope to have given you some of your greatest charity cycling event experiences. None of this would have been possible without you.
To our sponsors who were with us from the beginning—Chuy’s Tex Mex Restaurant, Gainesville Cycling Club, Campus USA, Gator Cycle, WCJB-TV20, Panera and Opus Coffee—we sincerely appreciate your support and your belief in our event and our cause.
To our Planning Team and volunteers, thank you for giving your time and talents to this wonderful cause that is so close to our hearts.
Although we realize this announcement may be met with some degree of shock and sadness, circumstances are such that we were forced to choose between giving a meaningful donation to the university and delivering a great experience to our riders. We hope you understand that impossible choice.
Please know that we will forever keep our breast cancer survivors and fighters in our hearts and minds. You are not alone and we will continue to fight alongside you.
Thank you all for a great run! We wish you all the best.
Barb Wills
Co-Founder
Gwen Creel
Event Co-Organizer
p.s. Both Gwen and I are in the photo--we had a blast at the Pedal-Off, too!
07/17/2019
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, October 13th for the 2019 Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off on the campus of the University of Florida! REGISTRATION opens on August 13th for this year's ride. Join us for a fun ride supporting breast cancer research at the University of Florida. For details, go to www.pinkpumpkinpedaloff.org.
10/29/2018
Hello everyone, this is Mark, I was the photographer welcoming you at Depot Park. All of the photos have been uploaded to this page.
Believe, they are all online. I do my best to photograph all the participants, however sometimes, people are blocked by the person in front of them, or the photo was just not flattering (your eyes were closed or other issues) and those photos were deleted.
The albums are sorted by time of day. Please like, tag yourself, tag your friends, and of course, share the photos.
I am proud to be part of the Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off and can't wait to return to Gainesville soon.
Thank you, Mark
10/29/2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7th Annual Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off in Gainesville, FL Photo: Mark Lepow
Photos of participants in the 7th Annual as they rode their bicycles through in on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Photos: Mark Lepow
10/29/2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7th Annual Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off in Gainesville, FL Photo: Mark Lepow
Photos of participants in the 7th Annual as they rode their bicycles through in on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Photos: Mark Lepow
10/29/2018