NAPLES VELO
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About Our Club

On April 28, 2010, the club was officially organized as a 501c7 trust under Federal and State of Florida laws. The founding fathers of the Trust were Paul Schuler, William (Bill) Beynon, Adam Schmitt, Paul (Andy) Robinson and Suzanne Hawkins. Paul Schuler became the first president of Naples Velo Bicycle Club, dba Naples Velo.

Andy Robinson was named the second president. Joe Rose was the third president. Bill Beynon was the fourth president.

In May of 2015; Don Rupprecht was named the fifth president of Naples Velo. 

October 13, 2015, Naples Velo Cycling Alliance, Inc., a 501c3 corporation was incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. It provided a facility for receiving tax-deductible contributions to support eligible projects of Naples Velo. Don Rupprecht was named the first president of NVCA.

October 2015 the Board of Trustees adopted a new Mission Statement.

In August 2017, Frank Kistler was named the sixth president of Naples Velo. In March 2019, Mark Dillon was named the seventh president. In 2020, William Percival became the eighth president. In 2022, Angela Parrotta became the ninth and current president. She is currently serving a second term.

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Naples Velo

A cycling community serving Naples and Southwest Florida that is fun, safe, and welcoming to cyclists of all skill levels, on and off the bike.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees Bios
    • Our History
    • Lifetime Members
  • Become A Member
    • Join the Club
    • Donate to the club
  • Membership Benefits
  • Ride Calendar
  • Events
    • 2024 NV Holiday Party
    • JH Memorial Ride
  • Galleries
  • Education & Training
    • Education >
      • Naples VELO Speakers Bureau
      • Code of Conduct
      • Motorist Etiquette
      • Ride SMART
      • Bicycle Handling
    • Safety >
      • E-Bike Policy
      • Simple Tips (VIDEO)
      • Share the road (VIDEO)