The sport of cycling is immensely popular around the world. The 2020 Bill Bone Florida State Time Trial Championship Race is a perfect example of how the tradition continues to thrive today. It’s been around for well over a century. It officially began on May 31, 1868, near Paris with a 1,312-yard race to the entrance of Saint-Cloud Park. An [...]
The annual Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon was held on August 23, 2025, at Carlin Park in Jupiter, Florida, attracting over 600 triathletes eager to compete in the ocean swim, bike, and run segments. Since 1985, this race has become a premier event in Florida’s triathlon calendar. The course included a 3/8-mile ocean swim, a 13-mile bike ride, and [...]
Cycling in America is, unfortunately, not the safest among healthy activities, especially in the most dangerous places for cyclists to ride. While the popularity of cycling has continued to soar, this popularity growth has occurred in spite of the fact that, generally speaking, this nation is not a safe place to ride, with many areas lacking proper bike lanes [...]
For most cyclists, making group rides safe for all is an inevitable part of both competitive and recreational riding. Whether it’s a social family outing, group ride to the ice cream shop, or a 25-mile training sprint with a group of competitive cyclists, there are certain rules of the road that must be followed. Group rides, especially in Florida, [...]
When we discuss the many health benefits linked to cycling, including the top 7 mental health benefits of cycling, almost every article highlights the physical advantages of riding a bicycle, including improved cardiovascular fitness and physical activity. While the physical health benefits are certainly noteworthy and abundant, such as maintaining a healthy weight, reducing body fat, and helping to [...]
He’s not only this decade’s phenom cyclist, winning four Tour de France races (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017) as well as the Vuelta a España (2017), but he’s a marvel to watch even on screen if you never get to see him in person, despite Chris Froome accused of doping. Froome is this decade’s “Phenom.” Since going pro about a [...]
Bill Bone Bike Law sponsored SMART Ride 2018, two days of cycling through picture-perfect South Florida winter weather, all to raise money for organizations that serve people who have or are at risk for AIDS/HIV and their families, friends, and affected communities. SMART Ride is extraordinary. In the 15 years since its inception, it has become the second largest AIDS fundraiser [...]
For a cyclist in Florida, the words “terrifying future” in relation to the sport of cycling are haunting and puzzling. From what we’ve all been reading, Florida is making tremendous strides in regard to cycling safety all throughout the Sunshine State. Just last year, Florida circulated a newfound plan of action to increase safety and reduce the accident rate [...]
Bike sharing finally comes to West Palm Beach. The official unveiling is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on March 4, 2015. The program will reportedly begin with 14 bike share stations throughout the downtown area, offering up to 150 bikes available for public use. Annual membership in the program is anticipated at $120 to $155. Alternatively, monthly [...]
When discussing the pros and cons of biking to work, as bicycle proponents, it is often difficult to take a step back and view the topic of bicycle accidents and bicycle safety from an unbiased perspective. However, the truth of the matter is that cycling is a dangerous sport, and biking to work comes with many potential hazards. Countless [...]