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THE SARASOTA MANATEE BICYCLE CLUB STRIVES TO BE THE PREMIER CYCLING CLUB IN THE SARASOTA REGION. WE WILL FOSTER A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MEMBERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES CAN ENJOY THE SPORT, BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, INCREASE THEIR CYCLING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, AND BE GREAT STEWARDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

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The Sarasota-Manatee county area provides cyclists with many beautiful and lightly traveled roads. SMBC members have mapped out many well-planned routes that are used throughout the year on any one of over 1,000 scheduled club rides.

Benefits of Membership

  • Website focused on cycling in Sarasota and Manatee counties
  • Regularly scheduled guided weekday rides for all levels, almost every day of the year
  • Weekend rides with diverse and rotating routes
  • Free Ride With GPS membership with club routes, cue sheets, and GPX files
  • Priority access and info on premier regional events, including our Annual Cyclefest, the Tour de Parks (in partnership with Friends of the Legacy Trail), and local favorites like Sharky’s Ride the Beaches.
  • Frequent social rides with club-provided lunch or refreshments
  • General liability and participant accident insurance coverage for members on all scheduled club rides
  • Local Bike Shop Discounts: 10% off accessories, apparel, and nutrition at many local bike shops like Play-Tri, REAL Bikes, Ryder Bikes, Sarasota Cycle, Trek Bradenton, and Village Bikes.
  • Club picnics, bicycle advocacy, and community outreach
  • Annual Meeting & Board Elections paired with a club ride and picnic
  • Annual Holiday Party