UPDATE: The Tour de Cure of Lake Nona has been postponed until later this spring due to the growing concerns of COVID-19. The Tour de Cure at Lake Nona team will make an announcement no later than Friday, May 1st to share details of a rescheduled event. On March 29, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will host its annual fundraising event, Tour de Cure, at Lake Nona … [Read more...]
Time to Take the Training Wheels Off: Nona Cycle Is Turning Three!
It’s hard to imagine that three years ago, when Nona Cycle formed its Facebook page, the future of this group held so many exciting activities. The incredible growth of the group demonstrates the increase in popularity of road cycling in the Lake Nona area. In fact, in August 2019, Nona Cycle’s membership surpassed the 1,000th member milestone! We are truly a melting pot … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Summer’s Here! Time to Ride!
Summer has arrived here in Lake Nona … well, actually, everywhere in the state. The early mornings that Nona Cycle members were found dressed in thermal tights and arm warmers, complaining about the 45-degree temperatures, are a fond, distant memory. Now, we’re longing for shade and a good tailwind to cool us down. Despite the increasing heat and humidity, Florida cyclists are … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle, Charity, and Social Connections
Nona Cycle, Charity, and Social ConnectionsBy Spencer Phelps "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.” Andrew Carnegie Four years ago (2015), several neighbors and I organized the very first Lake Nona Friends and Family team to support the Tour de Cure ride (which raises funds for Diabetes research, ADA) that takes place right here in Lake … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle Saddles up for Tour de Cure (Part One)
“Bicycles are the indicator species of a community, like shellfish in a bay.” - P. Martin Scott As I write this, it is two weeks before Tour de Cure, the cycling event that raises significant funds for American Diabetes Association. As of this writing, 100 riders are signed up to participate as members of Nona Cycle and we are at 65% of our $50,000 fundraising … [Read more...]