Team Leapfrog fundraising for 2021 72 Hours to Key West - 280 Mile Charity Bike Ride

About Me

The Leapfrog team: Naomi Leeman our spiritual leader, providing words of inspiration and wisdom to be passed down in our peloton with the occasional stern reminder that the sooner we get this ride done the sooner we get off the damn bikes. Naomi will do almost anything to help make sure we meet our goals! Susan Mangicaro is a true hero, she is an inspiration to all of us not only in what she does for good in our world but how she keeps all of us pushing forward. A pure athlete who might be slightly under trained as she is recovering from a bike accident followed by a multi week trip to Haiti setting up a field hospital to help survivors of the recent earthquake. Patrick Philbin is financier extraordinaire, the beast that drives our team, our International man of mystery and overall nice guy. He is trained up, ready to roll and looking forward to dragging the rest of us along this 280 mile journey. He will do anything to help raise money for local kids in need of food! Mark Russell - the instigator, the one who is quick to say hell yes we can do this and I wonder what band of fools I can find to enjoy this adventure with? I go into this ride totally under prepared but knowing that in the end what we are doing will actually make difference in local kids lives as we fight to help put food on the plates of under privileged kids. Please donate knowing that your donations will help support us and more importantly help stop kids in Florida from going to bed hungry.

More Info

Ft Myers Beach will come alive with 75 cyclists from Florida and beyond participating in the 280 mile, 3 day bike fest to tropical and sunny Key West, FL. With the Nations Finest Tropical Destination as its backdrop the 72 Hours To Key West Bike Fest will be a highlight on the 2022 road cycling calendar and a must do for all you avid cyclist. 

Proceeds from the ride will be donated to benefit both the Tiny Hands Foundation and Starting Right Now organization. To learn more about these wonderful charities, please visit www.TinyHandsFoundation.org & http://startingrightnow.org.  

Please Note: This ride consists of extreme distances and should only be attempted by experienced riders. All participants will be subject to a standard review by the event organizer to determine his/her ability to complete this ride. 

For full event details go to our event website www.72HoursToKeyWest.com 

FAQs:

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Yes, the minimum age is 18 to participate in this event. Registered riders must present a valid picture ID the morning of the event. 

What speed does the group ride? We require that all riders be physically fit enough to maintain a minimum average speed of 16-18 mph throughout the duration of the ride, no matter the wind or weather conditions. Our SAG support is rolling and makes scheduled stops approximately every 25-35 miles.  Those who can't maintain the minimum speed and who fall behind will be asked to forgo support for the remainder of the day or to jump inside the support vehicle to catch up with the rest of the group. 

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Parking is complimentary for all registered riders at 2080 Main Street Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931. The parking lot is gated and secured, but parking will be at your own risk. Transportation is not provided to the start on the morning of November 4th. Most local hotels have shuttle options who with notice can transport your bike and gear to the start. Most local cab companies can also offer this same service for a nominal fee. 

What can/can't I bring to the event? Due to limited space, each rider is allowed 1 bag. We also have limited space for travel bike cases, but please contact the organizers to confirm. 

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Contact Kevin Bupp or Ron Favali @ [email protected] or [email protected] 

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Yes, registration is transferable but all transfers must be approved by organizer and must be made before the deadline date of September 30th.  

Can I update my registration information? Yes Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, but be sure to have valid ID present at check-in. 

What is the refund policy? Sorry, there are no refunds and no deferments, but you can transfer your ticket to another person prior to the deadline of September 30th. 

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? No, the name of the registered rider must match the ID of the rider.  

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