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It's great to be SBW!
This past Saturday, at our Big Event in Markham Park, we had a special guest; Captain Kevin Butler of the Weston BSO.
We spoke about the relationship of bicycles in a busy city and how Weston has been proactive to promote safe cycling. Here are a few take-a-ways from our talk:
Weston Public Works and BSO have made it a priority to keep our many miles of marked bike lanes clear of debris.
Though he does not like it, short term parking during school drop off and pick up in bike lanes cannot be prevented. We must use care when passing.
Electric Scooters will soon be sharing our bike lanes. Another obstacle for cyclist to be concerned with.
All bicycle accidents that are reported are studied and documented. It had been proven that most bicycle - automobile accidents happened at intersections.
State Rd-84 has been proven to be the most dangerous road for cyclist in the area with, as we all very well know, many
fatalities. Extra care must be taken, especially around exit ramps with traffic coming off of I-595. Planning is underway for new bike lanes on St-Rd 84 with some form of barrier.
The most complaints from motorist against cyclist is on narrow South Post Road. When the cyclist are not in the bike lane, traffic backs up and drivers get irritated, specially
during rush hours when drivers are trying to get to work orget home from long day at work.
Captain Butler was thankful for the opportunity to meet with us and intends to maintain a strong relationship with SBW.
Riding for Heroes was another memorable ride.
It was an honor to represent SBW at the 7th Annual Riding for Heroes event to benefit the LCpl Justin J. Wilson (US Marines) Memorial Foundation, Inc., providing military families in financial need seeking to be with their loved ones before or after their deployment, along with helping the wounded and those deployed.
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Hoping for a much bigger representation by SBW members next year. . . We need to support this family and all their hard work for all our children in the military . . .
Not only is it a great ride, it's a great cause !!!!March 9th, 2019 - Big Event and Ride to Temple of Time with our friends from down under EBC was an incredible experience as always.
SBW Tour at Withlacoochee State Trail
September 14 - 16, 2018
Found refuge at the Moonrise Resort's Cabins
Always start with a nice breakfast . . . and get ready for 46 miles of breathtaking trails.
SBW's Wednesday Night's Social, Septemter 12, at WunderBar was Spaß !!!!
Great Food
And Great Beer !!!!
Stay tuned for our next social . . . don't miss out on a great time !!!!
September's "BIG EVENT" was a great success thanks to our special guest the Mayor of Sunrise, Michael Ryan and fellow police officers.
SBW is looking forward to working with City of Sunrise on future cycling and community events
Coral Gables/Coconut Grove Ride
June 23, 2018
Annual Beach Ride & BBQ Bash
June 2, 2018
Funky Buddha Ride and Happy Hour - April 7, 2018
Ride, Food, Friends and BEER !!!!