Agenda
Want details on what is happening during the week? Here’s the rundown.
We’ll continue to add details as they become available…so stay tuned.
Bike Florida Cycling Tourism Conference
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM | CAAM Series Trail Ride with Scott Lagassee Jr. – Followed by Coffee and Baked Goods (to participate, a $10 donation is requested) | Meet at Welcome Center |
| 9:30 AM | Registration/Check-In | Titusville Playhouse |
| 10:00 AM | Ron Cunningham: The Life and Times of a Florida Bicycle Tourist | 310 Julia Street Titusville, FL 32796 |
| 10:20 AM | Colleen Nicoulin: Bike Florida Board of Directors President | |
| 10:30 AM | Robin Birdsong: Building a Bike Friendly Florida for Visitors and Tourists | |
| 11:00 AM | Keynote Presentation: Dan Burden | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Paul Ricci: The Bicycle Event Tour Business | |
| 2:00 PM | Joy Hancock: Coming Soon to a Florida Town Near You! | |
| 3:30 PM | Surprise Announcement | |
| 4:00 -6:00 PM | Bike Florida Sidewalk Party! – Live Music, Drinks and Snacks from Playalinda Brewing Company (to participate, a $15 donation is requested) |
St. Johns River to Sea Loop Summit
| 8:30 AM | Registration/Check-In/Continental Breakfast | Titusville Playhouse |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome | 310 Julia Street Titusville, FL 32796 |
| Maggie Ardito, President and Director, St. Johns River to Sea Loop Alliance | ||
| Eric Draper, Director of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection | ||
| 9:15 AM | Status of the Trail: Updates from each county, FDOT, OGT | |
| 10:00 AM | Break/Transition Period | |
| 10:15 AM | Breakout Sessions: Group 1 | Various Locations |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch Break (boxed lunch with optional tours) | |
| Walking Tour in Historic Downtown Titusville | ||
| Bicycle Tour on the East Central Regional Rail Trail | ||
| 1:00 PM | Keynote Presentation: Dan Burden – Burden is America’s most recognized authority on walkability and bikeability and is a pioneer in people-first urban planning. For 40 years, he has helped policymakers in over 3,500 cities around the country create healthier cities, one neighborhood at a time. His work bridges the gap between research and action by using evidence-based policymaking to achieve real results. | |
| 2:00 PM | Break/Transition Period | |
| 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions: Group 2 | Various Locations |
| 3:40 PM | Networking Break | |
| 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions Recap | |
| 4:30 PM | Wrap-Up with Maggie Ardito, President and Director, St. Johns River to Sea Loop Alliance | |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 6:00 PM | Dutch Treat Dinner – With special presentation “Growing Up On the Lagoon” from Laurilee Thompson, 5th generation Floridian, restaurant owner, fishing boat captain, environmental advocate | Dixie Crossroads 1475 Garden Street Titusville, FL 32796 |
St. Johns River to Sea Loop Action Planning Workshop
This strategy session is being conducted by the Office of Greenways and Trails
| 8:30 AM | Registration/Check-In/Continental Breakfast | First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall |
| 9:00 AM | Introductions/Goals of Workshop/Discuss results of Pre-Conference Survey | 206 S Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796 |
| 9:20 AM | Ice Breaker – Recreation Board Game | |
| 9:30 AM | Part 1 (4 rounds w/transitions) | |
| 10:19 AM | BREAK | |
| 10:30 AM | Part 2 – Goal Setting | |
| 11:00 AM | Report Out | |
| 11:20 AM | Questions/Comments | |
| 11:40 AM | Closing Remarks |
Free Afternoon – Explore the Area
Our local attractions welcome you to the Trail Trifecta! There is lots to see and do on your half day off, so ask us for recommendations.
Here are a few places that are offering special discounts to conference attendees!
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – $30.00 Half Day Ticket
(Must Be Purchased in Advance through link below)
Enjoy the park from 2:30 PM to close (bus tours are not included)
Reserve your ticket HERE (tickets will be available at check-in for the conference)
Airboat Rides at Midway – 4047-568-6790 $10.00 off per person
Pay on arrival, book by 3/18 please (must be booked in advance, mention Trail Trifecta)
American Space Museum – $1.00 off per person
Pay on arrival, no pre-purchase necessary (mention Trail Trifecta)
Gear Up, Ride It Down 2: Community Trail Ride and Celebration
| 8:30 AM | Registration | Welcome Center Parking Lot 419 S Hopkins Avenue Titusville, FL 32796 |
| 9:00 AM | 40 mile Ride Start | |
| 9:15 AM | 30 mile Ride Start | |
| 9:30 AM | 20 mile Ride Start | |
| 9:45 AM | 10 mile Ride Start | |
| 11:30 AM | After Party | Welcome Center Parking Lot 419 S Hopkins Avenue Titusville, FL 32796 |
| 1:00 PM | Adjourn |
