Shifting Gears United

Freedom Team

Freedom Coast Ride 2023 Start Video

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The Freedom Coast Ride 2023 was held on Veterans Day November 11, 2023 to honor our American Veterans of all branches of service.

Hosted by Shifting Gears United, nearly 200 riders enjoyed a coastal ride from Dreher Park in West Palm Beach to Hobe Sound National Seashore Park in Hobe Sound, Florida. Riders had the option of either a 40 mile or 70 mile course.

After their return to Dreher Park, everyone was greeted with a picnic lunch and beverages, and the opportunity to make new friends and reestablish past relationships.

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

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

Freedom Team Kayak Clinic – October 2022

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Perfect weather to host our local FREEDOM Team of Wounded Veterans® for a day of kayaking on the intercostal. Everyone was AMAZING!
Thank you to North Palm Beach Rowing Club, our volunteers and the BEST team of volunteers and athletes!