Venice to resume monthly bicycle rides Nov. 12

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Venice will resume its monthly bicycle rides at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.The rides are held on the second Thursday of each month through April. Participants will meet in the west parking lot at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave.Legacy Trail extension approved, will connect to UTC areaCity Special Events and Mobility Coordinator Darlene Culpepper will lead the nearly 7-mile ride, which includes part of the Venetian Waterway Park trail. She will also hold a safety briefing before riders leave.The ride is open to the public. Participants should bring a bicycle and helmet.Riders can RSVP by emailing Culpepper at [email protected]. The city said RSVPs allow organizers to contact participants if weather postpones or cancels a ride.