Daily Ride General Guidelines 

During the Season (October 1-March 31), rides are available every day except Sunday on a show-up-and-ride basis.  

Rides leave the Tennis Center after the “leader-for-the-day” is designated and destination and speed are decided.

“A” & “B” rides depart Monday-Saturday at 8 AM.  (Note:  Riders for “B” groups are most likely to show up on Tu/Th/Sa,  whereas “A” riders generally ride most days “In Season”). 

“C” rides depart on Wednesday & Saturday at 8:30 AM.  Saturday rides have a designated leader “In Season”.  

“Easy Riders” depart Thursdays at 9 AM (see below for description).

“The Insiders” depart Tuesdays & Thursdays and Saturdays @ 8:30 AM.  Ride leader:   A 10-35 mile ride entirely within  Bonita Bay at a 15 mph pace. 

                                         Pace                            Distance

         A+                        18-24 mph                  > 45  miles

         A                          17-21 mph                    > 40 miles

         B+                        17-20 mph                  30-45 miles

          B                          14-17 mph                  30-45 miles

          C                          12-15 mph                  20-30 miles

          Easy Riders   10-12 mph               10-12 miles

           Insiders             Ride at their own pace/within Bonita Bay.   In season we will now have  two groups each deciding on the pace before going out.  One will be of moderate pace  and the other at a little faster pace.

      Ride Leader Responsibilities

Verify that all cyclists have signed a BBBC waiver.  Submit signed waivers to a member of the Board of Directors.

Review Ride Organization Guidelines with the group.

Offer new riders information about Ride With GPS.

Assist with fixing flat tires and other minor problems.

Report accidents to the Safety Director.

Group Riding Support

Introduction to Group Riding.   Claude Weir, our past-president, will lead a ride by request, departing from the Tennis Center.  This ride is available by reservation only.  Contact Claude at for reservations at cvwesq@gmail.com.

Biking Buddy.  If you are new to bicycling or new to group riding we can pair you with a seasoned “buddy” who can help you to assimilate the BBBC culture and learn the finer points of pace line cycling.  Contact Claude Weir or Tom Halter

Easy Riders.  Each Thursday morning at 9 AM , we will offer an easy & casual one-hour ride within  the confines of Bonita Bay.   (Those planning to ride with the group for the first time are requested to bring their bicycle, helmet, and signed waiver to the Tennis Center at 8:45 AM.  A short introduction to the “ABC’s” of group riding will precede the ride.) 

Summer Riding

After season, riding continues on a show-up-and-ride basis, departing from the Tennis Center at 8:00 AM.

Groups of riders tend to be a mix of Ride Classifications, given reduced residency in Bonita Bay during the Summer Season. 

Ride distance may be somewhat shortened due to the ambient heat of the Florida summer.

Please Remember when riding on any road, that you must adhere to all the same rules as a motor vehicle.  

Stop at all stop signs and signals.

Yield to pedestrian’s in the crosswalk .

All club riders must have a helmet and mirror.

The speed limit on the pathways within Bonita Bay is 8 MPH

May each day you ride with the Bonita Bay Bicycle Club bring safety and love.