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04/13/2026

St Pete Bicycle Club member Al Brown is living proof that cycling keeps you young. After celebrating his 96th birthday following a club ride on March 19, he blew out the candles on his birthday cake. Spectrum Bay News 9 caught up with Al and produced this story about his cycling journey.

https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/04/09/st—petersburg-bicycle-ride-snowbird-age-year-cyclist-2026

03/20/2026

St. Petersburg was selected as a Trail Town because of the Pinellas Trail’s proximity to four distinct arts districts: the Warehouse Arts District, the EDGE District, the Central Arts District, and the Waterfront Arts District City of St. Petersburg — a uniquely St. Pete combination of culture, community, and movement.

The Trail Town designation is more than a title — it's a turning point. In a unanimous vote by the Florida Greenways and Trails Council this past January, the City of St. Petersburg's Greater Arts District was officially designated a Trail Town by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection...

03/18/2026

Tues 3/24/26: Let's meetup in Safety Harbor and ride across Tampa Bay on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.

Starting location is at the north end of Phillipe Park. We then ride through the park into Safety Harbor, continue on the bike path adjacent to Bayshore Blvd to the causeway.

This is a no-drop ride with a cruising speed of about 15-17. Be sure to bring water, spare tubes etc because there are no services on the causeway.

Thursday 3 Bridges/ Clearwater ride. Moderate pace, no drop ride. We attack the flyovers on the Pinellas Trail and the 3 Bridges. We will regroup after each bridge. If driving, parking is available at the Tyrone Mall near the theatre. https://www.strava.com/routes/3466636284883969728

03/01/2026

Howard Frankland Bridge shared-use trail and a pedestrian overpass on Pinellas side of Courtney Campbell Trail open this year.

The Howard Frankland Bridge shared-use trail and a pedestrian overpass on Pinellas side of Courtney Campbell Trail open this year.

02/17/2026

Work is starting on a new, special “shared use” bike/ped trail from Gandy Blvd to I-275. Note: It looks like FDOT wants this to be a success and has planned a path with physical barriers along 4th St N to separate the pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles. This trail will connect to the I-275 bridge to Tampa and is expected to be done by the end of this year.

https://www.fdottampabay.com/factsheet/1025?fbclid=IwVERDUAQBh7FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR6DFSSzhGtFSyLas0M70BZEpSNmHuk0pgYJRkRo2G5oUwIvPGGh6fM3UQO2cA_aem_VB78yddt6I3TLqD1uvc84g

02/12/2026

On Saturday, February 21, cyclists will get the chance to spend the day with Tour de France legends Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde in our own backyard.

We’re proud to be the Title Sponsor of this special event hosted by the St Pete Bicycle Club - public page, bringing together world-class cyclists and our local riding community.

Here’s what’s in store 👇
🚴 8:30 AM Ride with the Legends
St. Pete Athletic Club
2606 Fairfield Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
Open to all riders. The group will roll along the Pinellas Trail.

📸 1 to 3 PM Meet and Greet
The Bikery
2222 First Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
Open to all. Come by for photos and conversation.

🎤 6 to 9 PM Cycling Stories with Bob and Christian
Polish American Society
343 Beach Dr SE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
SPBC members only.

p.s. For just $15 you get a 6/mo membership with SPBC and can join the main event! https://members.stpetebicycleclub.com/join

02/12/2026

SPBC members are invited to listen and laugh when Tour de France veteran riders and commentators Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde visit St Petersburg on Feb 21. Bob and Christian are coming to town to entertain and inform us about the 2026 professional cycling season, as well as share stories from their careers as bicycling commentators and riders.

This event is free to club members. Not a member yet? Follow this link for a special offer to attend this evening of cycling stories and lots of laughs.

Feb 21 Cycling Legends Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde visit St Pete on Feb 21 Saturday, February 21, 2026 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Google Calendar ICS SPBC members are invited to listen and laugh when Tour de France veteran riders and commentators Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde visit St Petersbu...

02/09/2026

Read the Feb 2026 SPBC Newsletter to learn about:
• Tour de France commentators Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde will ride and hang with the SPBC on Feb 21*
• "Roll Your Own" rides come to the SPBC website
• Heads Up about legislation in Tallahassee and Washington that could impact what and where you ride for years to come.
• Forward Pinellas wants to hear from you! Take the 2026 Safer Streets survey

* The Feb 21 talk from Tdf vets and commentators Roll and Vande Velde is a members only event. Not a member yet? Click https://members.stpetebicycleclub.com/join to join the club today!

https://www.stpetebicycleclub.com/campaigns/view-campaign/hFZkpTLd9ThL6XBaAI5BziCnvR18Ev_rV-oknHEsGaVuR-x46MGJkuNhznbbbYqEPJk9GTddjzJn_H0lLBqWvTqYGBt2jjqG

This month: Tour de France commentators Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde stop in St. Pete to talk about the pro cycling circuit, "Roll Your Own" rides come to the SPBC website, and a Heads Up about legislation in Tallahassee and Washington that could impact what and where you ride for years to co...

01/17/2026

“It was dirty, it was terrifying, it was jumpy, buggy…Did I mention terrifying?”

https://www.cltampa.com/arts/meet-the-cyclists-building-pinellas-first-mountain-bike-trail/.

SWAMP (the Southwest Association of Mountain Bike Pedalers) wholly maintains 130 miles of trails in parks around the Tampa Bay area. For many local riders who enjoy them without getting their hands dirty, there’s still one drawback: The Bay’s nearest mountain bike trails are all a one-to-two-hou...

01/07/2026

Florida’s electric bike rules may be about to change, and your voice matters.

Florida House Bill 243 and Senate Bill 382 would create a new “electric motorcycle” (e-moto) category for higher-powered e-bikes, add license and age requirements for certain e-bikes, and update how crashes and driver education address e-bikes and e-scooters. These changes could affect where and how people ride, especially on shared-use paths and in neighborhoods.

Florida Bicycle Association has put together a plain-language summary of what’s in the bill, including:

- How “e-motos” would be defined and where they could ride
- New license and age rules for Class 3 e-bikes
- Fines for modifying e-bikes beyond factory limits
- Proposed updates to crash data and driver education

We want to bring your real-world experience to lawmakers. After you read the article, please share your thoughts through our Community Feedback Form so we can better represent people who ride in Florida.

Read the summary article on our website then share your feedback using the survey links in the article:
Florida’s E-Bike Laws May Be About to Change: What You Need to Know
https://floridabicycle.org/news/floridas-ebike-lawsActivate St Pete

Florida’s electric bike landscape is at a crossroads. As e-bikes become more popular for commuting and recreation, state lawmakers are looking to update the rules of the road. Florida House Bill 243 (and its companion Senate Bill 382 ) has been proposed for the 2026 legislative session. If p

01/06/2026

St. Pete wants your opinion on sidewalk improvements.

"It's a good start, but honestly, it's kind of frustrating because it's just one step in a long process," said safety advocate and Activate St Pete organizer, Max McCann. "We take way too long for construction projects."

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-petersburg-opinion-sidewalk-improvements-needed-city/67-70b9f026-e59b-43d6-af1c-36dadb8470ad

Connect Pinellas St. Pete Bike Co-op

Florida's Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website shows Pinellas County had 451 pedestrian crashes in 2025.