UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the 4th annual
Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride
presented by Naples Cyclery / Kelly Passidomo Kelly
Sunday February 18, 2024


New For This Year:
  • Admission for the 100 and 200 mile ride stages this year is $55 with a $15 discount for Naples Velo Members applied at check out.
  • Admission for the 5–20-mile Family Fun Ride and the 30-mile Gordon Drive Ride is FREE. 
  • All riders receive a pair of free cycling socks as a momento when you pre register
  • All riders may buy a 2024 JHMR Safetti Cycling Jersey—orders must be entered by Jan 1, 2024.
  • There will be an after party with complementary food, drink, and awards following the 100 mile ride (approx, 1 PM) and the 200 mile ride (approx, 7 PM).
  • Day of check in & registration will be held under the tent in the side lot of Naples Cyclery.
  • Packet pick up will available at Naples Cyclery on Sat Feb 17th during normal business hours.

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 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. This Fund focuses 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.

​All stages and rides will depart from Naples Cyclery side lot, 813 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108 and return to the same location.

The Jean Heuschen 200-mile ride (JH200):
  • Comprised of 4 stages starting at 6:30 am.
  • The pace will be controlled at 20-22 mph and
  • There will be rest stops at Ave Maria, FGCU University Village, and Marco Island on stages 1, 2, & 3.
  • Full tech support with sag vehicles but bring what you need to take care of your bike.

Sign up for all 4 stages for the full 200 miles or for any 1 stage to support your friends or customize your own ride length with any 1 or 2 stages. We encourage you to make the ride what you want for the day. Click on the links to see or download the stage routes. The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device for the stages you will ride.
The Jean Heuschen 100-mile ride (JH100) sponsored by Rupprecht Farms LLC:
  • Comprised of 2 stages at 18-21 mph starting at 7:30 am.
  • 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.
  • Rest Stops in Ave Maria and FGCU University Village.
Click on the links to see or download a route. The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge you to download the routes for the stages you will ride.
The 30-mile Gordon Drive Ride
The Gordon Drive Ride is a 30-mile ride at 18 to 21 mph to the end of Gordan Drive and return, 3:30 pm start.

​The Family Fun 5-20 Mile Ride
The Family Fun Ride 5-20 Ride is 1-4 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, 10 am start. 
See you there!

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. 

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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