December 6, 2024
The City of North Miami, in partnership with Level Up and the Office of Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin invites residents and cycling enthusiasts to join the Get in Gear Community Bike Ride: Pedal with Pros on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The bike ride starts and ends at Griffing Community Center, 12220 Griffing Boulevard, North Miami, FL 33161. The professional cycling portion kicks off at 6:30 a.m., featuring two routes: A-Ride (50 miles at 23-24 mph) and the B-Ride (30 miles at 17-18 mph). Registration for the Pro Ride is free and will take place onsite.
Registration for the community bike ride opens at 7:30 a.m., with the ride officially starting at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own safety gear. Road closures will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., along Griffing Boulevard, from NE 123rd Street to West Dixie Highway, to ensure the safety of all riders.
At the Griffing Community Center guests will enjoy music by DJ Lucky C and lawn games throughout the event. Guests will also have the opportunity to enter raffles to win free bicycles. Refreshments will be served before the ride. This will be the only bike ride hosted in December, making it a standout opportunity for cycling enthusiasts and the local community. The event will promote health, wellness, and community engagement through cycling and recreation.
“This event is an incredible opportunity to bring our community together with a focus on health and fitness while also fostering relationships with neighbors and local organizations,” said Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin.
Level Up Cycling Movement, Inc., a key partner in the event, is a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing the health benefits of cycling to minority communities. The organization also promotes and fundraises for benevolent causes, while creating a consistent pathway to the highest levels of professional cycling for young minority cyclists.
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Media Contact
Stephanie Zenon, Communications Manager
305-893-6511, Ext. 12152
szenon@northmiamifl.gov
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).