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The Sarasota-Manatee Bicycle Club, Inc

Founded in 1974 as the Sarasota Bicycle Club, Inc. About 1990 our name was changed to the Sarasota-Manatee Club, Inc. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bicycling for recreation, fitness, exercise, sport and transportation. The club takes an active role in the Sarasota-Manatee area to further the interests and safety of all bicyclists.

Our major activity is road riding and we offer lots of member-led rides through out the two counties.

We are open to everyone - not just Florida residents and we love to have you join us. Our rides are scheduled on weekdays, weekday evenings as well as weekends. Our rides go through scenic areas in and around our two counties. We also schedule rides to another locations such as Withlacoochee State Forest and many of our members participate in weekend and week-long bike tours in Florida and elsewhere - out of town rides are here

Benefits - As a member, you get a copy of Rough Draft, our bimonthly newsletter. It not only lists all scheduled club rides for the month, but also contains articles written by our members, ranging from anecdotes, club news, equipment advice, riding skills & safety.

Volunteering - The club is run completely by volunteers. Your dues pay the expenses of running the club, hosting this web site, our charitable donations in the community and printing/mailing the newsletter. People in our club lead rides and organize and help with special events because they love the sport of bicycling. We could use your help. If you would like to lead a ride, plan a special event, or want to help in some other way, please contact any club officer or social committee member. THE CLUB NEEDS YOU!