March Is Bicycle Month

Boca Raton, FL – When a week’s worth of events proved popular with the public in 2007, the organizers of Bicycle Week expanded it to Bicycle Month the following year. Florida Bicycle Month 2022 now includes programs and events filling the entire month of March. The purposes of this special month are to promote bicycle safety and education; to provide leisure and recreational bicycling opportunities for all ages and abilities; and to offer competitive/challenging cycling opportunities within both the public and the private sectors, the great part about this is that even those who don’t own a bike can participate, simply by renting a bike from rentals similar to the hilton head bike rentals. But if you are looking to purchase one, why not visit sites like https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/family/723/ to see more bike options?

Bicycle Month 2022 is made possible by Broward County and participating municipalities, along with Bike Box, Broward B-cycle, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Velodrome Association, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial, and the Recyclable Bicycle Exchange. Together these organizations have committed to hosting such activities as bicycle rodeos, recreational rides, bike-to-work challenges, nature bike hikes, lunchtime rides, bicycle scavenger hunts, and tandem rides for the visually impaired. Times, fees, locations, and registration requirements vary. Our Website features a calendar detailing the month’s activities, updated as new information becomes available. The following programs are currently scheduled:

Sat., Mar. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Junior Bike Fair – Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome (954-357-5150)
Sun., Mar. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Kids Bike Ride to Safety – T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park (954-357-8811)
Sat., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. – Bike Clinic – Markham Park & Target Range (954-357-8868)
Sat., Mar. 12 & Sun., Mar. 27, 10 a.m.-noon – Bike Scavenger Hunt – Tradewinds Park & Stables (954-357-8870)
Wed., Mar. 16, 7 p.m. – Bike Demo & Night Ride – Quiet Waters Park (954-357-5100)
Sat., Mar. 19, 9 a.m.-noon – Bike Rodeo & Giveaway – Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium (954-357-5400)
Sun., Mar. 20, 9 a.m.-noon – Bike Ex-Scaveganza – West Lake Park (954-357-5161)
Sun., Mar. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Safety Town – Tree Tops Park (954-357-5130)
Tues., Mar. 22, 1-4 p.m. – Bike Rodeo – Plantation Heritage Park (954-357-5135)
Fri., Mar. 25, 10 a.m.-noon – Bike for Life – Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park (954-357-8801)
Sun., Mar. 27, 10 a.m.-noon – Kids Bike Fest – Vista View Park (954-357-8898)
Thurs., Mar. 31, TBA – Bike Giveaway – Miramar Pineland (954-357-8776)

The Mountain Bike Trails will also be open daily: at Quiet Waters, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. through March 12, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. starting March 13; at Markham, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through March 12,, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. starting March 13. At Brian Piccolo, there will be Velodrome Open Track, 5:30-9:45 p.m. on weekdays, by appointment only on weekends.

The regular weekend gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect.

Recreation. Preservation. Education.

About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.