Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 8
First Magnitude Brewing Company
The date for the Gainesville Cycling Club's Annual Meeting has been set as Sunday afternoon, February 8, at the First Magnitude Brewing Company. See more info and RSVP in the Members Area.
Gainesville Cycling Festival Registration is Open
GCC members should register on the News Page in the Members Area to get club member pricing.
Officer Scott Baird Memorial Ride
Thursday, February 12, 4 - 7 pm
February 12, 2026 marks 25 years since Officer Scott Baird made the ultimate sacrifice. Come join us as we ride 25 miles across Gainesville to honor and remember him. The ride starts from the Gainesville Police Department memorial trees and concludes at Officer Baird's memorial and candlelight vigil behind Gainesville High School.
No preregistration needed. We will brief at 1600 hours and roll out at 1630 hours. Parking is available in the parking lot at the southwest corner of NW 8th Ave and NW 4th St or the northwest corner of NW 6th St and NW 7th Ave.
*****Please bring front and rear bike lights.*****
Florida HB 243: E-Bike & E-Moto Legislation needs
Florida’s electric bike landscape is at a crossroads. As e-bikes become more popular for commuting and recreation, state lawmakers are looking to update the rules of the road.
Florida House Bill 243 (and its companion Senate Bill 382) has been proposed for the 2026 legislative session. If passed, these bills would fundamentally change how certain high-powered electric bikes are classified and who is allowed to ride them.
Please take the time to become informed on this proposed legislation, and contact your state representative and senator and let them know how you would like them to vote on it.
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/01/19/florida-ebike-bill
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ2pyMh9EJ2_yWK1V5ejQJtRFN7qdfFg_3i2pcILs5C980pQ/viewform
https://www.flsenate.gov/senators
https://www.flhouse.gov/MyElectedOfficials?lat=29.674362&long=-82.378136
Parents: E-Bike Gift Guide
E-bikes can be a great way to ride more often—especially when families have clear guidance on readiness, safety gear, and what to look for before buying an e-bike for a young rider.
Read the guide:
https://floridabicycle.org/news/the-parents-e-bike-gift-guide
Florida Bicycle Safety Quiz
Have you taken the quiz yet?
A quick way to refresh safety basics and start better conversations about sharing the road—whether you ride, drive, or both.
Take the quiz:
https://floridabicycle.org/bicycle-safety-quiz