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 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...]
Nona Cycle: Safety, Camaraderie, Inclusion, and Charity
Article by Dan Wilson Lake Nona? Where the heck is that?? These are the words I spoke when I was chatting with my girlfriend, Jenn, about two months ago when she told me she submitted for a position within Johnson & Johnson at a subsidiary in the Orlando market, the Human Performance Institute. I have lived in Jacksonville since 2004, with established roots, … [Read more...]
5th Annual Nona Brew Crew Cornhole Tournament
Join us for the 5th Annual Nona Brew Crew Cornhole Tournament! We will be raising money for the Tour de Cure, a fundraising cycling event series that benefits the American Diabetes Association. All proceeds will be donated to Tour de Cure via the Tour de Cure - Lake Nona team. Form a team and compete or bring the whole family out to attempt to beat the Guinness World Record … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: No Better Time to Ride!
Cycling Your Way Into the Year Resolution res·o·lu·tion noun a firm decision to do or not to do something. synonyms: intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, aspiration, design, purpose, object, plan As you read this article, we are already into the second month of 2019. So, how are those resolutions working out? Year after year, as the New Year … [Read more...]