Riders Only Bikes

Mom and Dad got their 8-year old daughter, Elise, this saffron Retrospec Dart, because she’s a cool kid and deserves it.


🚲😎 R I D E R S O N L Y 😎🚲

Erik got himself an update from his 30 year old Diamondback to this Norco Storm.


🚵 R I D E R S O N L Y 🚵

Carter is pretty psyched for his new Retrospec Chatham.


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Mary is the proud new rider of this 16” Joey Mia. She can’t wait!


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Alison is ready to roll on her Retrospec Chatham Plus. Have fun!


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Elise got this new Retrospec Dart and she was pretty excited. Thanks Mom!


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Better work on those bunny hop skills as we get closer to mating season 😬


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Samantha picked up this Norco Coaster for her daughter, Emmy. Lucky girl!


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David was looking for a bike to ride around the neighborhood, this Norco Storm checked all the boxes.


🚵🏼‍♂️ R I D E R S O N L Y 🚵🏼‍♂️

“A person should not die because they were riding a bike. These tragedies are not inevitable. They are preventable.”

Patrick Should Still Be Here.

First, our hearts are with Patrick’s family and everyone who loved him.

Patrick was not just a name in the news. He was part of our cycling community. He was someone people rode with, talked with, and counted on seeing again.

According to what has been shared publicly, Patrick was riding in the bike lane on El Conquistador in West Bradenton when he was struck and killed by a trailer on a box truck. The incident was described as a hit and run, and the driver was later located through home security footage.

Many people have also reacted strongly to the reported outcome in this case, hearing the driver was fined $1,000 and received a six month license suspension after a bicyclist was killed. Even if that reflects what is allowed under the current legal framework, it feels out of proportion to the harm when a life is taken. This is not about anger or revenge. It is about accountability and prevention.

Because a person should not die because they were riding a bike.

These tragedies are not inevitable. They are preventable.

Florida’s numbers make that painfully clear. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in 2025 Florida had 9,836 bicycle crashes and 196 bicyclist fatalities. In Manatee and Sarasota Counties, there were 507 bicycle crashes and 5 bicyclist fatalities. Those numbers represent real people, real families, and real loss.

What we need is straightforward.

Safer street design where speed and turning conflicts are high. Drivers slowing down and staying focused, especially at intersections, because far too many drivers are distracted. Education and enforcement that protect vulnerable road users, so the rules on paper translate into safety in real life.

Patrick should still be here. The best way to honor him is to reduce the chance that another family and another riding community experiences this same heartbreak.

Help us in the fight for a safer Florida for everyone on a bicycle. Become a member today: https://floridabicycle.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membership

Or Donate to support statewide education and advocacy: https://floridabicycle.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

If you would like, reply with a short memory of Patrick, or one sentence about why you ride. With permission, we will compile them as a community tribute.