TVBC, The Villages, Florida Email: TVBCFL@Gmail.com
The Villages is America's premier Active Adult Retirement Community located in sunny central Florida
Visitors
ALL Adult Visitors can ride with us on one of our group rides! Get all the details on the VISITORS PAGE. Click the Link button below:
About Us
Club Mission
The Village Bicycle Club (TVBC) is a group of individuals who enjoy riding in a safe and friendly atmosphere to promote a healthy life style.
Who Can Cycle with Us?
1 ) Village Residents: Members
2 ) Non-Residents: Associate Members
3 ) First-Time Visitors, minimum 18 years old, go to the VISITORS PAGE.
Click on the button below for the applicable application
E-bikes Update
Effective February 1, 2023, our general liability insurance carrier, American Specialty Insurance Company, amended our policy to now cover Class 2 E-Bikes on our club rides. Therefore, we are removing the restriction on Class 2 E-Bikes from riding in any of our club rides.
HOWEVER, the operation of any E-Bike in a “Throttle Only” mode is not permitted on any club ride.
All Class I, 2, & 3 E-Bikes are welcome on our club rides.
Club Benefits
- Living and promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Riding in groups to promote camaraderie
- Discounts at local bicycle shops
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Click on the button below for additional information
Days to Ride
Main ride days are: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
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Ride Start Times
May 1 - Sep. 30: 8:00 am
Oct. 1 - Apr. 30: 9:00am
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Ride Start Locations
All rides start at El Santiago Recreation Center
(2373 Enrique Drive, The Villages, FL 32159)
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Pace Groups
Choose the appropriate pace group.When in doubt, choose one level lower so you will not be over stressed or exhausted. Pace groups are divided by typical speed (not average) the group will maintain on flat roads and the typical ride distance. Most rides are 2 to 2.5 hours with a 15 minute break in the middle.
- A + = 22 – 27 mph & distance of 45 – 60 miles, 2+ to 3+ hours
- A = 20 – 23 mph & distance of 36 – 46 miles, 2+ to 3+ hours
- B + = 17 – 20 mph & distance of 32 – 40 miles, 2+ to 3 hours
- B = 15 – 17 mph & distance of 28 – 36 miles, 2+ hours
- C + = 13 – 16 mph & distance of 25 – 32 miles, 2+ hours
- C = 10 – 13 mph with distance & time adjusted to new rider skills.
Visitors
ALL VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO RIDE WITH US.
- You do not have to join the Club for your first ride.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- "Club Ride Schedule": to review this document in the "Join" page, click on the button below.
- "Visitor Agreement": Complete, sign, and bring a copy with you at the ride start (El Santiago Rec. Center) on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. This form can be found in the page, "Join" by clicking on the button below
- New riders should arrive 10 minutes prior to the ride departure time so we can get you into the right pace group and exchange information.
- Helmets, mirrors, and hydration are required.
- Your contact information is NOT shared nor sold.
Cycling Within The Villages
Review a video of cycling and other great activities within The Villages, (Link)
This is the bicycle master plan for The Villages that was prepared by the Bike Friendly Advocacy Group. The Villages received a Silver award and then a Gold award from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) as a Bike-Friendly Community. We have applied to receive the Platinum award as well. Cycling The Villages is part of this process. Click on the link to download a PDF file of the document.
Site Content
Club Meetings
UPCOMING EVENTS
Misc. Documents
Club Meeting Dates & Minutes, Click on the button below
Misc. Documents
Buying or Selling A bike?
Misc. Documents
For a compilation of various documents, click on the button bellow
Buying or Selling A bike?
Buying or Selling A bike?
Buying or Selling A bike?
If you are buying or selling a bike or related gear, click on the button bellow
Local Bike Shops
Buying or Selling A bike?
Buying or Selling A bike?
Club Members receive discounts at local bike shops, click on the button below
Bike Club Clothing
Safety/Training Topics
Safety/Training Topics
TVBC (The Village Bicycle Club) has clothing items for sale with TVBC logo. Many members and associates already have these items. Wear your LOGO proudly! Click on the button bellow
Safety/Training Topics
Safety/Training Topics
Safety/Training Topics
For links to Accident Reports, Gate Malfunctions, and Safety Videos, click on the button below
Club Photos
Safety/Training Topics
Club Photos
For links to Club Photos, click on the button below.
Bike Journal
Bike Journal is a global application to track cyclist's bike mileage for individuals and teams, such as your Village Bicycle Club.
It is a FREE app that brings you to the website for logging your miles. (BikeJournal.com)
Also for step by step instructions on how to register, click on the download below.
For the latest weather, click The Weather Channel logo above
For a second weather website (WillyWeather) click the link above.