Naples Pathways Coalition

This week, Tammy Wright will ditched her car, tossed her high heels into her bicycle basket, rolled up her pants and peddled the three-mile commute to her downtown job at the non-profit Lakeland Vision, where she is executive director.

Thanks to everyone who showed their support for cyclists who have been injured or killed on our roads.  Isn't it ironic that just about every year it rains at the Ride of Silence?  Tears from heaven....

I should find out the total raised from the CPK fundraiser later today - thanks to all who enjoyed some great food for a good cause!  And thanks to Amy Ashby and Hung at Big Momma's Bikes for letting me use a bike - and shoes - last night!!  Always so generous and…

What a fun time at Cosmo's today - our 3rd lights n lunch ride at Cosmo's so far!  Thanks everyone for coming out - especially Naples Police Department for escorting the group and installing 20 sets of lights!  Stacy Revay, with the Health Dept. and an NPC board member wrote a successful grant that allowed us to fit 10 people with helmets. Gianluca Corso and the courtesous staff at Cosmo's Cafe and Pizzeria served a delicious lunch…

Maybe bike commuting is not an option for you because you live too far from work, or portions of the commute are not safe for cycling.  Well, have you ever thought of being a HALF-WAY BIKE COMMUTER?  One way to do this is drive halfway, park in a municipal lot (every city should have one) and then ride the rest of the way.  You gain health benefits, still save some fuel expense (and can probably find cheaper parking).

May is National Bike Month.  On your commute this week, look for a…