ABOUT US:
On October 26, 2006, Ute Burkhardt, 37, was struck and killed by a truck while riding her bike. Cycling was one of her passions, and she took great care in being a strong and safe rider. In November of 2006, on what would have been her 38th birthday, a word-of-mouth grass roots e-mail campaign prompted over 250 cyclists to gather and ride in her honor. That ride was called the First Annual Ute Burkhardt Memorial Ride.
In collaboration with Florida Bicycle Association and their involvement with Share the Road, our committee is driven by airline employees, business owners, media executives, event organizers, event marketers, law enforcement officers, fire fighters…..all avid cyclists with a common dream……making the world a bike friendly place.
The Ute’s October Blast ride will be approximately 36 miles along beautiful A1A originating at Downtown Bicycles, 2533 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. () Riders will proceed north on A1A to Spanish River Park in Boca Raton. There cyclists can rest and utilize the stocked rest stop before returning south on A1A to Downtown Bicycles in Ft. Lauderdale. Support stations will be available throughout the ride
RIDING RULES:- Helmets will be required for the ride – No exceptions
- Riders will use bike lanes and ride no more than 2 abreast
- No headphones
- Use hand signals
- Obey all traffic rules
- Be courteous to other cyclists and motorists
DIRECTIONS: Downtown Bicycles, 2533 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale (across from the Galleria Mall). From Highway 95 exit Sunrise E and proceed to bike shop located on north side of Sunrise. Shop is located east of US1 between US1 and the Intracoastal.
