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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the 3rd annual
Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride
presented by Naples Cyclery / Fit & Fuel Cafe
Sunday February 19, 2023

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Naples Velo Bicycle Club will hold the third annual Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride with rides of 20, 30, 100 and 200 miles. The event will be held on Sunday February 19, 2023. Admission is FREE. We encourage tax deductible donations to the Jean Heuschen Cycling Safety Awareness Fund, administered by Naples Velo Cycling Alliance a 501(c)(3). This Fund will focus on financially supporting various forms of educational medium to enlighten cyclists, pedestrians and motorists about rules, laws, proper behavior and attitude needed to make our roads and streets in southwest Florida safe for all users.

We invite cyclists of all ages and skill levels to join in celebrating the life of Jean Heuschen and helping to support cycling safety awareness here in Collier County by participating in this event.

All stages and rides will depart from Naples Cyclery side lot, 813 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108 and return to the same location. A post-ride party at Fit & Fuel will follow the final stage. The JH200 will be comprised of four stages. The pace will be controlled at 20-22 mph and there will be Rest Stops at Ave Maria and Marco Island on stages 1 & 3. Full tech support with sag vehicles. 

Sign up all 4 stages for the full 200 miles or for 1, 2, or 3 stages to support your friends or customize your own ride for the miles you want. We encourage you to make the ride what you want for the day. Click on the links to see or download a route.
  • Stage 1 - Ave Maria 59 miles (starts at 6:30am sharp. Bring Lights!)
  • Stage 2 - Alico Road Loop 53 miles (starts approximately 9:45am)
  • Stage 3 - Marco Island 59 miles (starts approximately 12:45pm) 
  • Stage 4 - Lovers Key 29 miles (starts approximately 4pm)

Sponsored by Rupprecht Farms LLC 
The JH100 is a 100-mile route at 18-21 mph. This ride is for those that want to ride a century. We also encourage riders to join for one stage (Stage 1 or Stage 2) and help fellow riders keep the pace to complete all 100 miles. Click on the links to see or download a route.
  • Stage 1 - Ave Maria 59 miles (starts at 7:30am)
  • Stage 2 - Estero Parkway Bridge 41 miles (starts at approximately 11:15am)

The Gordon Drive Ride is a 30-mile ride at 18 to 21 mph to the end of Gordon Drive and return. Ride starts at 3:30PM.

The Family Ride is 4 laps in Pelican Bay, a 6.1 mile route. This ride is at the rider’s own pace with four laps around Pelican Bay for 24 miles. Ride starts at 10AM.
Register Now!

CONGRATS TO ALL 2022
JEAN HEUSCHEN
MEMORIAL RIDERS


The 2nd Annual Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride on February 19th was a great success. Over 140 cyclists participated throughout the day, raising close to $10,000 for the Jean Heuschen Cycling Safety Awareness Fund.

We had roughly 36 cyclists complete all 4 Stages of 200 Mile Ride and the 100 Mile Ride had over 40 cyclists. Many more riders completed individual stages, the Gordon Drive 30 Mile Ride, or the Family 20 Mile Ride.

At the Happy Hour following the long day, the 200 Mile finishers were presented commemorative medals and a Safetti Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride jersey for their accomplishment. We were honored to have the Heuschen family and friends ride and celebrate with all the riders. 

Naples Velo would like to thank the Heuschen family, donors, cyclists, and volunteers who helped make this event a success. All the participants should be applauded for the safe, fun event benefiting cycling safety. Look for an announcement later this year about the 3rd Annual Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride in February 2023. 
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CONGRATS TO THE 2022, 200 MILE FINISHERS!

Louie Mele
Andy Tschampa
Pat Wenning
Sherry Paulsell
Patrick Philbin
Anthony Renda
Ed Able
Victor Grzebicki
Joe Rose
Dan Ludwig
Gordon Winfree
Darren Bickerton
Joe Bonness
Ken Dillman
Susan Mangicaro
Maciej Bochnia
Nathaniel Shea
Angela Parrotta
Bill Quinsey​
Francis Tabligan
Mark Simpson
Mike McCrea
Joe Hammond
Paul Carbone
Michael Poremba
Gene Benito
Susan Fleming
Carmine Caravaggio
Arnold Schmidt
Richard Kreutzfeldt
Gus Barragan
Philip Mancino
​Elvia Franco
Peter Denove
Alex Figares
​Dennis Gunson

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees Bios
    • Announcements
  • Become A Member
    • Join the Club
    • Donate to the club
  • Membership Benefits
  • Ride Calendar
  • Events
    • JH Memorial Ride
    • Calendar of Events
  • Galleries
  • Education & Training
    • Education >
      • Naples VELO Speakers Bureau
      • Code of Conduct
      • Motorist Etiquette
      • Ride SMART
      • Bicycle Handling
    • Safety >
      • Current Projects
      • Special Events
      • Ride Etiquette & E-Bike Policy
      • Simple Tips (VIDEO)
      • Share the road (VIDEO)