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WHAT:
On Friday, March 31, 2023, residents and community partners kick off Bike to Work Day in celebration of Florida Bike Month in March.
This free event starts with check-in at 7 a.m. at Lake Lorna Doone Park and Mayor Dyer will kick off the group ride at 8 a.m. and lead participants on a leisurely commute with scenic views of downtown and end at Orlando City Hall. A limited number of e-bikes and pedicabs will also be available for those who want to participate in the group bike ride but do not own a bike.
At the end of the ride, there will be a post-ride celebration and award presentation, featuring giveaways, prizes for top teams and more. Residents can also learn more about the city’s bike projects and connect to local organizations and resources.
To learn more or register to bike with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, please visit orlando.gov/biketoworkday.
WHEN:
Friday, March 31, 2023
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- 7 a.m. - Onsite Registration and Check-in at Lake Lorna Doone Park
- 8 a.m. - Ride starts at Lake Lorna Doone Park
- 9 a.m. - Ride ends at City Hall with Celebration and Award Presentation
WHERE:
Start Location & Check In:
Lake Lorna Doone Park
1519 West Church Street
Route Map
End Location & Bike To Work Day Celebration:
Orlando City Hall Plaza
400 South Orange Avenue
PARKING:
Free all-day parking will be available at Lot 3, across from Lake Lorna Doone Park between West Church Street and South Nashville Avenue for Bike to Work Day participants.
SPONSORS:
This annual event is sponsored by Bike/Walk Central Florida, Bird, Bungalower, HDR, Helbiz, Kimley – Horn, Kween Cab, Kyle’s Bike Shop, Lime, LYNX, Orlando Bike Coalition, OUC, reThink Your Commute, Retro City Cycles, SunRail and VHB.
BIKING IN ORLANDO BACKGROUND:
Since 2003, Mayor Dyer has helped transform Orlando’s urban environment by investing in multi-modal projects that improve connectivity such as the Orlando Bicycle Beltway, Colonial Drive Overpass, the Downtown Loop and Orlando Bicycle Plan Update. Orlando is home to more than 360 miles of urban trails, signed routes and lanes created specifically for biking, with more than40 miles of these off-street.
Today, the City of Orlando is recognized as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) earning it a place alongside more than 1,500 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America. The City was recognized for its investments in biking infrastructure and amenities at Orlando City Hall, including safe bike parking, bike repair stations, bike safety trainings, a bike share program, employee showers and incentives such as bike commuter benefits.
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