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EBC FREEDOM RIDE
Sunday October 30, 2016 Homestead Miami Speedway
Thanks to everyone who attended and made this event extra special. Look for info on next year's event. Save Oct 22 and Oct 29 2017. The 2017 Speedway event will be held one of those two Sundays.
EBC'S 14TH ANNUAL HOMESTEAD SPEEDWAY EVENT
EBC rides benefit charity, and this year we have chosen FREEDOM TEAM OF WOUNDED VETERANS (Achilles International).
2016 SPONSORS ARE NOW WELCOMED! Contact events@evergladesbc.com if you wish to be a sponsor or a vendor at this incredible event, anticipating over 700 cyclists! AND ALL FOR A EXCELLENT CAUSE. Please click on our sponsor's logos to visit their place of business to learn more, and to show your appreciation for their support of our community.
Sponsorship Categories listed below:
#1 Platinum Sponsor: As our #1 sponsor we appreciate your leadership in the community and for being our #1 Fan!
#2 Bronze Star Sponsor: THIS COULD BE YOU! Opportunity to get your brand out to Miami's Cycling Community. | #3 Rest Stop Sponsor With 4 rest stops along the route, our rest stop sponsors are here to cheer us on...after stretching our legs, bathroom break, and replenishing with *energy snacks/liquids. (*Provided by EBC).
#4 Beer/Beverage Sponsors: When cycling...HYDRATE! HYDRATE! Thanks to our TOP thirst quenches!
| #5 Bike Shop Sponsors: HELLO FLORIDA BIKE SHOPS! We look forward to hearing from you. Our gratitude always to you guys for supporting us in our 2-wheel-spanx passion! #6 Proud Partners: Big shout out to our community partners!
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Would you like to help?
Please contact our volunteer chair, Janet Cohen at volunteer@evergladesbc.com.
See about volunteer opportunities at the bottom of this page.
Registration is closed. Check back in Sept/Oct 2017 for next year's event.
| No Fundraising - Only Event RegistrationRegister for Event Only:
Register for Freedom Ride Event AND become an EBC member PACKAGE DEAL. Available for a limited time on Active.com Freedom Ride page: $10 discount when you do both; become an EBC member or RENEW your membership AND register for the event on ACTIVE.com. CLICK HERE.
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Ride Description
EBC's 14th ANNUAL EVENT benefits the FREEDOM TEAM OF WOUNDED VETERANS, a branch of Achilles International. The FREEDOM TEAM of handcyclists, accompanied by sponsoring cyclist-buddies, will be leading out the group of riders. The event begins with with ONE LAP around the Homestead Miami Speedway Track. The Century (100 miles) and Metric Century+ (65 miles) head to Key Largo. The 29 and 42 mile courses continue through rural south Miami-Dade County.
- Escorts will be provided (Currently looking for Vehicle Escort Sponsorship) to ensure safe passage of all riders on heavily-trafficked or narrow roads like Card Sound Road.
- SAG support will be available on all courses for mechanical and flat tire assistance, as well as transportation for cyclists suffering from fatigue.
- Rest Stops along each route will be stocked with water, sports drinks, and energy snacks.
- Lunch is included in your registration and is served upon return to the Speedway.
Great Routes available
1.5-3 miles loop around the Speedway Track
For beginners who want that one of a kind experience on their bicycle
12 Mile Beginner & Freedom Team Members Fun Ride
For those looking to ride a short distance, but still experience the lap
on the Speedway track, this is it!
29 Mile Ride
This is a perfect distance ride for the family get together, the
beginning cyclist, or those of you just getting back into the saddle.
42 Mile Ride
Back by popular demand! We are offering an intermediate ride of 41 miles for those who desire to ride more than the 25 mile fun ride, but not a full metric century. A popular choice when it's windy outside!
65 Mile Metric Century+ to Key Largo (Yes, just a few click over 62 miles but we know you can do it!)
For those a little more ambitious, metric century riders will accompany the century riders on the Key Largo Loop.
100 Mile Century to Key Largo - BEST VALUE!!!
For those who are looking for the ultimate challenge Century riders will join the Metric Century riders for the Key Largo Loop, then travel thru southern Miami-Dade County.
Pedals up at 7:30 AM sharp! Get there early between 6:30 AM (when parking gates open) and 7:00 AM on the day of the event to setup.
We acknowledge and would like to thank Lee Holtsman for his continued kind support of the EBC events. Since Roland Mazzotti's passing, Lee has provided Mountain Valley Spring Water for the EBC events in honor of his good old friend and longtime EBC member, Roland Mazzotti.
Benefiting Charity:
FREEDOM TEAM OF WOUNDED VETERANS (Achilles International)
Net proceeds from EBC "Freedom Ride presented by MACK CYCLE & FITNESS" will go to the Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, a program launched in 2004 by Achilles International, giving military veterans an opportunity to be active, build confidence & self-esteem, and achieve personal growth & goals.
The Freedom Team uses handcycles to ride and compete in marathons and cycling events, overcoming physical limitations by using cycling as a way to rehabilitate, train and participate in mainstream athletic endeavors. The local Achilles International chapter works with the Miami VA Hospital and Jackson Health System in providing support and services for these wounded veterans.
Miami-Dade County Parks Department works with Achilles in providing park space for training rides & competitions, as well as storage space for the handcycles at the Homestead Air Reserve Park.
EBC supports our military veterans and welcomes all cyclists, regardless of ability, to join and become part of our cycling community.
DONATIONS WELCOMED! EVEN IF YOU DON'T RIDE YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Besides participating in this awesome cycling event hosted by EBC every year for the past 13 years to benefit a charity, you can also donate directly to the Freedom Team of Wounded warriors. Click Here to visit the online donation page.
Early Packet Pickup and walk-up registrations
(Bring CASH or CHECK for event registration and event merchandise)
We thank our Platinum Sponsor for hosting our packet pickup venues.
- Thursday, October 27, 5PM-7PM, MACK CYCLE, 5995 SW 72nd Drive, Miami, FL 33143
- Saturday, October 29, Noon - 5 PM, MACK CYCLE, 5995 SW 72nd Drive, Miami, FL 33143
- Sunday, October 30 - 6AM the morning of the event at the Homestead Speedway, EBC Pavilion.
DOWNLOAD THE RIDE REGISTRATION FORM FOR WALK UP REGISTRATION - NOTE: You cannot sign the ride waiver for someone else during walk-up registration, only for yourself. Individuals must sign the ride waiver for themselves or as a guardian/parent to a minor cyclist under the age of 18 (use 1 form per person). If a friend is going to register for you during walk up registration, don't forget to download and SIGN the ride registration waiver form to provide the friend to bring in. Paper ride registration forms will also be available at packet pickup locations.
Day of Ride Information
Address: Homestead Miami Speedway
1 Speedway Boulevard Homestead, FL
Directions: Florida's Turnpike south. Exit on Speedway Boulevard (SW 137 Avenue). Turn left (south) on Speedway Boulevard, and go 4 miles to SW 336 Street. Turn right...YOU ARE THERE!
Parking: is available in the large lot across from the Speedway starting at 5:30 am. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle!
REMEMBER TO BRING: Your bike, helmet, water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses, cycling shoes, gloves, identification, health insurance card, cellphone, small amount of cash. A plastic baggie to stash your valuables in case of rain. And yes, people do forget their bikes! Make sure to wear your event wristband (must have for rest stops and rider complimentary lunch). Place rider numbers at designated locations on your jersey & bike.
SAG COMMAND CENTRAL HOTLINE
TEL: 954-348-8335
Please Remember to copy down the SAG COMMAND CENTRAL phone number to your phone, in case you need help on route. This SAG Phone number is also located on the top of the route maps. SAG support is available till 3pm. All Riders should be back by 3pm. Make sure you have completed the route by then. If not, please contact this number for a pick up.
RIDE ROUTE MAPS: Printed Route Maps will be available at packet pickup and at the event.
Volunteers Needed - Click here!!
Would you like to become a volunteer for 2016 EBC Homestead Speedway Freedom Ride? Don't forget that even if you are riding at the event, there are many opportunities to help and ride. Just one neat opportunity is to join the FREEDOM TEAM of hand cyclists, who will be leading out the riders this year. Give a little of yourselves as they have given us so much! If you have any questions, please contact our volunteer chair, Janet Cohen at volunteer@evergladesbc.com.We're using SignUp (which is the new name for VolunteerSpot) to organize Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see open positions on SignUp: http://signup.com/go/ngfpUq
2) Review the activities listed and choose the one(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy and you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Remember, SignUp does not share your email address with anyone-nor will EBC.
PAST EBC HOMESTEAD SPEEDWAY RIDE EVENTS AND SPONSORS:
- 2015 Homestead Speedway Bicycle Festival
- 2014 EBC Homestead Speedway - FREEDOM RIDE
- Check out the 2014 Freedom Ride Photo Album here.
- PURCHASE FREEDOM RIDE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS TAKEN BY BIKETOURPHOTO.COM
- 2013 Homestead Speedway Bicycle Festival