Pedaling Infidels Ride - Lake Toho & Shingle Creek - 8:30 start

Name: Pedaling Infidels Ride - Lake Toho & Shingle Creek - 8:30 start
Start: 2025-09-20T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-20T10:30:00-04:00
Location: Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Kissimmee Lakefront Park | Kissimmee, FL

Starting location is 100 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9t3yjTZkUr649WxVA
In September we are finally going to head down to the southern part of the region, Kissimmee, for a mostly-new route. There will be two choices of ride duration for riders with different capabilities. If you think you're a cycling newbie and want an easier ride--mostly on paved off-road trails--we have you covered! We go out and back to our starting point if you only want to do the first leg. Our more established riders will go further on the second leg.
We'll meet at Kissimmee Lakefront Park on the shores of Lake Toho, which offers water and bathrooms nearby.
The first leg will takes us along the Lake Toho lakefront in downtown Kissimmee and see a few sites. The ride will be at a relaxed pace, mostly on paved off-roadway trails. For folks that want to stop there, we estimate it will be about 25-30 minutes of riding. For those that want a longer ride we will start by navigating our way around the downtown area. This will involve riding on some low-volume, low-speed, downtown and residential streets and we'll make our way to the Shingle Creek Trail.
We'll ride that as far as we can go before returning. The full ride will be roughly 1 hour 30 minutes total (not counting stops). Restrooms and water are available at the start and a couple other locations along the route.
Afterwards, we will dine somewhere, TBD.
Doug is our event host.
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Our Inclusion Statement and Code of Conduct can be found HERE
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Beginner and intermediate riders will be fine on this "no-drop" ride, meaning we will not let anyone fall behind and get separated from the group.
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You MUST wear a helmet and sign a waiver of liability (do this in advance to save time). A parent or legal guardian must sign for, accompany, and be responsible for all persons under the age of 18. You only need to sign the liability waiver once. You can print, sign, and bring, or we will have copies at the event:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kc6XRxhYw9lW68EhTMKpyn9iH_g3AN9Y/view?usp=sharing
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We will roll exactly at the start time unless you message us that you are running a bit late and we see the message before leaving. The ride leader and host, Doug, will arrive 30 minutes before the start time.
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Please make sure tires are pumped, you have water/snacks as needed and are prepared for other contingencies. You may want to bring a spare inner tube. If you don't have special bike clothes, that's fine! Wear comfortable athletic attire that will not get caught in your bike.
Common courtesy to fellow riders and other folks on the trails is appreciated.
Please have Emergency Contact Information on you (not on your phone). If you have something like a RoadID please wear it; otherwise, a paper in a baggie with the information on it will work as well.
Feel free to message Doug if you have any questions or need more information. If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP to NO so other riders don’t have to wait for people who never show up. If you are running late, please call Doug.
WEATHER
We will be monitoring the weather in the event conditions do not look favorable. Unless the event is canceled one hour before start time, the event will happen as scheduled. Check-in here and monitor this event if you are unsure.