5th Annual Naples Cyclery & Kelly Passidomo Kelly, Jean Heuschen Memorial Ride presented by Rupprecht Farms

WELCOME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL NAPLES CYCLERY & KELLY PASSIDOMO KELLY, JEAN HEUSCHEN MEMORIAL RIDE PRESENTED BY RUPPRECHT FARMS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2024



THERE ARE 3 RIDES TO CHOOSE FROM:

* 200K - $60 ENTRY FEE, $45 FOR VELO MEMBERS
* 100K - $60 ENTRY FEE, $45 FOR VELO MEMBERS
* 50K - FREE ENTRY

* The 100k & 200k rides will have Green (18-22 mph) & Blue (24-26mph) speed groups
* All riders receive a pair of free cycling socks as a momento when you pre register.
* All riders may buy a 2025 JHMR Safetti Cycling Jersey [https://www.safetti.us/collections/naples-velo]pre order only. Safetti store closes on Dec 15th.
* Complementary food, drink, and awards at South Street City Oven Bar & Grill [https://pineridge.southstreetnaples.com/] at 6pm
* Day of check in & registration will be in front of the Naples Cyclery [https://www.naplescyclery.com/] overhang starting at 7am.
* Jersey pick up for those that pre-purchased will be available at Naples Cyclery on Fri, Feb 21st during normal business hours.

ALL STAGES AND RIDES WILL DEPART FROM NAPLES CYCLERY SIDE LOT, 813 VANDERBILT BEACH RD, NAPLES, FL 34108 AND RETURN TO THE SAME LOCATION.



The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device for the stages you will ride. Routes to come!



THE JEAN HEUSCHEN 200K:

* Comprised of 2 stages; Stage 1 to Ave Maria and back; Stage 2 to Marco Island and back
* Blue group (24-26 mph) starts stage 1 at 7:30 am, stage 2 at 11am
* Green group (18-22 mph) starts stage 1 at 7:40am, stage 2 at 11:30am
* There will be rest stops at Ave Maria, and Marco Island
* Full tech support with sag vehicles but bring what you need to take care of your bike.



THE JEAN HEUSCHEN 100K:

* Comprised of 1 stage; Stage 1 to Ave Maria and back
* Blue group (24-26 mph) starts stage 1 at 7:30 am
* Green group (18-22 mph) starts stage 1 at 7:40am
* There will be rest stops at Ave Maria
* Full tech support with sag vehicles but bring what you need to take care of your bike.



Sign up for 1 or both stages to support your friends. The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device for the stages you will ride.



THE JEAN HEUSCHEN 50K:

The Gordon Drive Ride is a 30-mile ride at 15-18 mph to the end of Gordon Drive and back, starting at 8:30am.

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_THE EVENT WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS._

_ALL PARTICIPATES ARE INVITED TO THE POST RIDE PARTY AT 6PM AT SOUTH STREET CITY OVEN BAR & GRILL._





We invite cyclists of all ages and skill levels to join in celebrating the life of Jean Heuschen and helping to support cycling safety awareness in Collier County, Florida. We encourage tax deductible donations of $25, $50 or $100 to the Jean Heuschen Cycling Safety Awareness Fund, administered by Naples Velo Cycling Alliance a 501(c)3. This Fund focuses on financially supporting various forms of educational medium to enlighten cyclists, pedestrians and motorists about rules, laws, proper behavior and attitude needed to make our roads and streets in southwest Florida safe for all users.

See you there!