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Freedom Coast Ride 2023 Packet Pickup & Ride Details

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Freedom Coast Ride Bikers 2023

5th Annual Freedom Coast Bike Ride | 40 miles & 70 miles
Packet Pickup & Ride Details

DATE: Veterans Day – November 11, 2023
RIDE COURSE:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3130716936690105788

START | FINISH
Dreher Park
5701 Dreher Trail South Pavilion #3
West Palm Beach Florida 33405

PACKET PICKUP & Pre Ride Dinner
Friday Evening: November 10, 2023 | 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Steam Horse Brewing
1500 Elizabeth Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33402
5:30 pm Dinner (All welcome)
Sponsored by PDQ & Steam Horse Brewing

HOST HOTEL
Courtyard Marriott
1800 Centrepark Dr E
West Palm Beach FL 33401
561-207-1800 (Block under Freedom Coast Ride)

FREEDOM COAST RIDE | November 11 | Dreher Park

6:00 am Registration Opens and Last Minute Packet Pickup
Dreher Park – South Pavilion #3
Light Breakfast-Starbucks, muffins, water and fruit
Bike Mechanic on Site Prior to Ride – SAG support along both courses
6:40 am Review Course and Road Construction Details
6:50 am TAPS- Gary Swedenborg
6:55 am National Anthem- Stephen Quinn
7:00 am Ride Begins Followed by Post Ride Party
12:00 noon Recognition & Service Award Ceremonies

RIDE DETAILS
A Group 21 plus
B Group 17-20 mph
C Group 14-16 mph
C Social Under 14 mph

REST STOPS 40 & 70 Mile Course
SINGER ISLAND – Ocean Reef Park
Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 420
MARCINSKI ROAD (40 Mile Course Turn Around)
Hosted by The Benjamin School
CORAL COVE PARK
Hosted by Cardinal Newman, Peggy Skantar, Ben Ward & Susan Schoen
*BRIDGE ROAD* HALF WAY POINT 70 MILE COURSE
Turn back to West Palm Beach / Dreher Park
Hosted by The DePastino Family

POLICE OFFICERS LOCATED
Start/Finish – Dreher WPB crossing Summit Blvd both directions
South Indiantown Road (4) officers at the intersections
South turning left onto Jack Nicklaus & Route 1 South
South turning Left Blue Heron Bridge and Broadway
Broadway & 54th Street light (make left at 54th street light) right onto Flagler Dr.

VENDORS | SET-UP
Please arrive at Dreher Park between 9:30 – 9:45 am
Please arrive on-time (SGU volunteer will show you to your location)

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS PUT IN YOUR PHONE FOR EMERGENGIES
BE SURE TO FILL OUT BACK OF YOUR BID NUMBERS

JACQUI KAPINOWSKI – GENERAL QUESTIONS 732-236-3576
JIM CORMAN – BIKE MECHANIC (561) 309-9320
STEPHANIE CORMAN – BIKE MECHANIC (561) 523-2917
HARRY KAPINOWSKI – SAG SUPPORT (561) 427-4970
BEN WARD – CORAL COVE CONTACT (561) 758-3558

iCARE Sea Turtles Kayak Clinic

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SGU started off with a phenomenal morning hosting another outstanding kayak clinic for one of our favorite groups, ICARE Sea Turtles.

A beautiful morning on the water kayaking and swimming is the way to to renew your mind, body and soul. Thank you to our Coach Paul, our amazing volunteers, and guest.

SGU Kayak Clinic – February 7, 2023

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Shifting Gears United was honored to host a kayak outing for our veterans from the West Palm V.A.  They learned how to kayak, and we personally learned so much from each one of these golden souls.  Thank you Christopher & Dana Reeve for the kayaks and supporting our SCI and disability community.

Salt water is the World’s First and Foremost Medicine.

 

37 Shifting Gears United Athletes Participate in 2023 Miami Marathon

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Shifting Gears United hosted 37 athletes in the 2023 Miami Marathon on Sunday, January 23, 2023.  Athletes began arriving on Saturday and were treated to a Publix lunch (thanks Publix) and then an Olive Garden dinner (thanks SandyJames Productions) and made repairs and modifications to their gear and took warmup rides.

Sunday, RACE DAY, began at 2:45 am with a Miami Police escort to the race start, with a Gun Start in the dark at 5:55 am.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, guides, sponsors, hotel staff and team.
A huge shout out to these wonderful souls that go the extra distance, to make the magic happen. Unconditional THANK YOU, Joan, Helman, Jim, Dan, Greg, Ken, Harry, Francine, Paul A, Paul T, Jason, Jen, Sara, James, Gail and the Miami Dade Police for the private escort.
Thanks to our great sponsors including SandyJames Productions, Publix, Leeds Endowment, Everglades Bicycle Club, Move United, and 100 Women Who Care.
Congratulations to everyone that participated. You’re all winners to us! Thank you for your continuous support.

 

2022 Veterans Day Parade – Calling All Veterans

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Hope you can come out on November 6 in West Palm Beach, FL and join Shifting Gears United FREEDOM Team for a day on honoring our Veterans in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.. Below is the poster with details ??

Please only reply if you plan on attending (by Nov 4th – like to have an approximate head count) You don’t have to be a veteran to participate and celebrate our Heroes. You can participate in your daily chair, handcycle, or walking – whatever works for you.

We will be with Project 425 again this year with the helicopter and tanks that are on display at our Freedom Coast Ride.

Let’s honor each and every veteran. We have small flags for everyone to carry and to put on your handcycle flag poles.

PS: If you need a ride – call me or schedule with Palm Tram. Everyone is invited. Call or email with any questions.

We look forward to having you join us!

Jacqui Kapinowski
732-236-3576
jacqui@shiftinggearesunited.org

2022 Veterans Day Parade Poster