It’s time to shape up for pedaling with the Naples Pathways Coalition

The Naples Pathways Coalition is a nonprofit advocacy group that champions a safe, interconnected system of pathways, bike lanes and sidewalks for all users of non-motorized transportation. Members work in the community to educate cyclists, pedestrians and drivers, organize bicycle rodeos for kids and install lights on bikes for low-income individuals who use their bikes for commuting. The coalition also pushes local government to install and maintain sidewalks, bike lanes and off-road multi-use pathways.

The group is planning two major bike rides:

• The fifth annual Iron Joe Bonness Turkey Ride, Sunday, Nov. 29 – Beginning at North Collier Regional Park, rides of 10, 20, 30, 62 and 80 miles are mapped out for bicyclists of all abilities.

• The fourth annual Pedaling for Pathways Brunch, Sunday, Jan. 24 – Setting out from Lowdermilk Beach Park, riders can choose to pedal 10, 20, 30, 62 or 100 miles.

Registration includes continental breakfast, fully supported road ride, lunch from Carrabba’s Italian Grill and a T-shirt for all who sign up by Friday, Nov. 13.

Registration for each ride is $30 for Naples Pathways Coalition members and $35 for others. New membership for $55 includes registration for the Turkey Ride. The first child 10 and younger rides free with a paid adult; additional children pay $15 each.

For more information, call 810-5949 or visit www.naplespathways.org. 