BLVD Bike Rides

A free event, open and accessible to all, BLVD Bike Rides seeks to educate and inspire Sarasotans about the downtown area while creating a safe, fun environment to ride bikes and meet other like-minded people.

2023 BLVD Bike Ride Series

The community is invited to join on a group ride every quarter from April to December for a specially-themed bike ride, each led by a different local guide. Guides for the 2023 series include John McCarthy, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens V.P. For Regional History, Bill Waddill, Chief Operating Officer of The Bay Park Conservancy, and Jeffrey Vredenberg, Sustainability Program Educator for the City of Sarasota.

The guided group ride will begin at 5:30 p.m. for April and July rides and 5:15 p.m. for October and December rides and will end at a different local restaurant or bar. Riders are encouraged to stay and mingle with their fellow bikers after the ride. The event is free and open to all who wish to participate.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 5:30

Ride leader: John McCarthy, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens V.P. For Regional History

Thursday, June 13, 2023 | 5:30

Ride leader: Bill Waddill, Chief Operating Officer of The Bay Park Conservancy

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | Halloween Edition | 5:15

Bike Leader: Jeffrey Vredenberg, Sustainability Program Educator for the City of Sarasota

Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Festive Holiday Bash | 5:15

Dress up your bike!