Join us for the 6th Annual Naples Cyclery & Kelly Passidomo Kelly
Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo
presented by Naples Cyclery & Kelly Passidomo Kelly
Sunday February 15, 2026
Choose from 3 Rides: Piccolo Fondo 30 miles, Medio Fondo 62 miles, Gran Fondo 100miles
Join us for a coastal loop to Captiva and back in memory of Jean Heuschen. All proceeds benefit Naples Pathways Coalition and their mission to combat distracted driving and make riding and walking in SW Florida safe.
- Ride starts from Naples Cyclery: 813 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108
- Registration opens at 6:15am. Every participant must check in and sign a waiver.
- $15 discount for Naples Velo members (discount applied at checkout)
- Decide when you ride—time your ride to get back in time for the afterparty or start during our suggested time frames and ensure you'll be with riding friends:
- 100 miles- 7am, 62 miles- 8am, 30 miles- 9:30am
- KOM/QOM competition* on the Sanibel causeway presented by Lipman Family Farms with Free custom jerseys for age-group winners: Women: under 40, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ Men: under 40, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ *Must be a Velo member and have a public profile on Strava to participate.
- Jersey pick up is Friday, Feb 13 from 11-3pm at Naples Cyclery
- New ride jerseys for pre-purchase before December 15th & FREE socks by Safetti when you pre-register
- 3 rest stops, first aid & sag support
- Afterparty in the Naples Cyclery parking lot from 11:30am-3pm
- Complimentary after party food & drink: Pizza from Nunzios and NY Pizza & Pasta, drinks & raffles
- Vendors tents with freebies: FREE cold plunge by Sweathouz, Discounted recovery IV drips (must pre-book) and FREE compression boots by Reset Wellness Lounge, FREE massage from Sports Massage & Rehab, FREE drinks from Wahi Water and LMNT, FREE sweets & treats from My Naples Kitchen, FREE Jerky from Ripped Jerky, etc.
ROUTES:
The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device.
Piccolo Fondo: 30 miles
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421295769
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491537
Medio Fondo: 62 miles
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421200382
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491535
Gran Fondo: 100 miles
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421192262
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491529
REST STOPS:
We will provide 3 rest stops equipped with water, sports drink, PB&J, bars, bananas, etc. Please note, they will only be available during certain time frames:
Huxters Market & Deli - 8:00am - 10:00am
1203 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(normal Sanibel stop for those that have done Velo holiday rides)
Bike Bistro 9:30am - 11:00am
20351 Summerlin Rd # 114, Fort Myers, FL 33908
(new stop! the bike shop is in the shopping plaza where we stop at 7/11 off Summerlin Rd for Velo holiday rides. We will be set up around the back of the shop.)
Lovers Key State Park (Bayside Entrance) 10:15am - 12:00pm
8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, located between Big Carlos Pass and New Pass
(turn around spot on Ricky's Thursday Velo ride)
Pro Tip: Add these addresses into your smart phone. Plan your ride start according to when the rest stops will be open!
We invite cyclists from all of Southwest Florida join in celebrating the life of Jean Heuschen and helping to support cycling safety awareness in Collier County, Florida. We encourage tax deductible donations of $25, $50 or $100 to the Jean Heuschen Cycling Safety Awareness Fund, administered by Naples Velo Cycling Alliance a 501(c)3. 100% of all proceeds goes to Naples Pathways Coalition (NPC) whose mission is to create safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians in Naples through advocacy outreach and fighting for Hands-Free Florida as well as educational outreach. To learn more please visit, https://naplespathways.org/about-us/
Ride Contact Info:
If you have any questions about this ride, please contact us at [email protected]
Purchase Ride Jersey by Dec 15. FREE Socks with Registration
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FREE KOM/QOM Jersey for Age-Group Winners!
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Thank You Sponsors!
Why We Ride:
Jean Heuschen loved riding his bike and was a proponent of cycling for the health benefits he enjoyed. He was a leader in the cycling community with his NPC Board service. Jean was larger than life—on the bike, with friends, as an advocate for cycling, and cycling safety. Completing massive rides became a tradition for him and friends. Jean’s goal was to complete 200 miles the year he was taken from us and now it’s Naples Velo’s honor to ride those miles in his memory.
Jean Heuschen loved riding his bike and was a proponent of cycling for the health benefits he enjoyed. He was a leader in the cycling community with his NPC Board service. Jean was larger than life—on the bike, with friends, as an advocate for cycling, and cycling safety. Completing massive rides became a tradition for him and friends. Jean’s goal was to complete 200 miles the year he was taken from us and now it’s Naples Velo’s honor to ride those miles in his memory.
CONGRATS TO ALL 2022
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CONGRATS TO THE 2022, 200 MILE FINISHERS!
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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 |