A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors who have continued to support EBC events annually! Click on their logos and visit their websites to learn more about our sponsors.

Would you like to be a sponsor or a vendor at this amazing event that attracts over 500 riders?

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 Roland Mazzotti.

Early Packet Pickup and walk-up registrations

(Bring CASH or CHECK for event registration and event merchandise)

•     Thursday, October 22, 5 PM - 7 PM, MACK CYCLE, 5995 SW 72nd Drive, Miami, FL 33143
•     Saturday, October 24, Noon - 5 PM, MACK CYCLE, 5995 SW 72nd Drive, Miami, FL 33143
•     Sunday, October 25 - 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 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 lunch)  and place rider numbers at designated locations on your jersey & bike.

Benefiting Charity: 

FREEDOM TEAM OF WOUNDED VETERANS (Achilles International)
Net proceeds from EBC "Freedom Ride 2014" 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.

Volunteers Needed - Click here!!
Would you like to become a volunteer for 2015 EBC Homestead Speedway Bicycle Festival?  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 ioin the FREEDOM TEAM of handcyclists, 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 or 305-898-5029.

We're using VolunteerSpot  to organize  Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

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