East Naples Velo (ENV) Rides
Ride Speed Options:
Light Blue – Steady, Tempo, Rotation: Speeds between 22 – 24 mph. No-drop ride.
Green Ride – Recovery, Conversational / Coffee: Speeds between 18 – 22 mph. No-drop ride.
Glitter Ride – Entry Level, Social, Learning: Speeds between 15-18 mph. No-drop ride.
Green Ride – Recovery, Conversational / Coffee: Speeds between 18 – 22 mph. No-drop ride.
Glitter Ride – Entry Level, Social, Learning: Speeds between 15-18 mph. No-drop ride.
Join Us on TeamReach:
ENV riders use TeamReach for general communication about NV rides (like weather delays, cancellations, etc). It's also used as a communication tool for ad-hoc rides. Riders planning to join any of the East Naples rides are strongly encouraged to download the TeamReach mobile app (TeamReach is only a mobile app) and join the East Naples Cycling group. The group code is "34114".
- TeamReach on iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705?mt=8
- TeamReach on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app
Group Paceline Rotation:
ENV rides consist of mainly single file rotations. The goal is to maintain steady speed, avoid wheel overlap, call out hazards (move group away from them if possible), if gap forms – fill it gradually, communicate with gatekeeper.
Bottom line: Ride for the cyclist behind you
Bottom line: Ride for the cyclist behind you
Monday
Lely Starbucks Ride
- Ride Speeds Offered: Green & Light Blue (see ride type speed options above)
- Ride Time: 8am Oct - May, 7:30am June - Sept
- Ride Start Location: at the Lely Starbucks parking lot 6839 Collier Blvd, Naples (near US 41 & Collier Blvd. intersection).
- Ride Description: 30-35 miles, single file paceline. Starting with 3 mile warm up in Lely Resort, the ride then goes through Lely, north on Santa Barbara to Radio, Madison Park to Davis, to Kings Lake, Riviera Estates and returns. The Green ride is a no drop ride.
- Ride Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54653690
Tuesday
Ainsley's Gravel Ride
- Ride Speeds Offered: Pace is casual 14-18 mph
- Ride Time: 8:00am October – May (check TeamReach for weekly updates)
- Ride Start Location: Physicians Regional Hospital parking lot 8300 Collier Blvd, 34114
- Ride Description: Great for beginners and intermediate riders. Distance covers 38-40 miles - bring lots of water and nutrition
- Ride Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54653758
Wednesday
Lely Starbucks Ride
- Ride Speeds Offered: Green & Light Blue (see ride type speed options above)
- Ride Time: 8am Oct - May, 7:30am June - Sept
- Ride Start Location: at the Lely Starbucks parking lot, 6839 Collier Blvd, Naples (near US 41 & Collier Blvd. intersection).
- Ride Description: Typically 36-50 miles, single file paceline.
- Ride Map: To Bayview Park on Naples Bay (to the Bay): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5465383
Friday
Lely Starbucks Ride
Tour de Lely & Verona Walk
- Ride Speeds Offered: Green & Light Blue (see ride type speed options above)
- Ride Time: 8am Oct - May, 7:30am June - Sept
- Ride Start Location: at the Lely Starbucks parking lot 6839 Collier Blvd, Naples (near US 41 & Collier Blvd. intersection).
- Ride Description: 30-35 miles, single file paceline.
- Ride Map: To Brooklyn Dough (through Baker Park): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54653792
Tour de Lely & Verona Walk
- Ride Speeds Offered: Glitter (see ride type speed options above)
- Ride Time: 8am from November to April
- Ride Start Location: at the Lely Starbucks parking lot, 6839 Collier Blvd, Naples (near US 41 & Collier Blvd. intersection).
- Ride Description: 25-30 miles, Max speed of 18 mph
- A social ride on bike lane designated streets and wide boulevards of Lely Resort, Lely Country Club and Verona Walk communities. Encourages socializing and learning pace line riding in a group.
- Click to view Ride Map Link