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Sanford's Ride To Freedom

SANFORD'S Ride To Freedom:  Learn More & Book Your Spot

MAY 20 - This event isn't just a bike ride! It is a journey through our community's rich history.

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people in the rebelling Southern states. It was not until May 20, 1865 that the state of Florida was finally freed and the Emancipation Proclamation was actually in effect. 

In celebration of this historic date in Florida, this ride will take you through some incredible black communities and historic buildings that help shape Central Florida. Participate in the 2nd Annual Ride to Freedom - Sanford, FL, on May 20, 2023.


13.6, 25, and 41.4 Mile options. Different paces will be available. Food and festivities will also be provided after the ride. 

ABOUT THE RIDE

RIDE GOALS: Enrich the community about the history of Sanford while providing an opportunity for cyclists to take a journey through remarkable black historic buildings and communities in the celebration of Florida’s Emancipation Day.  

Charitable Cause: Bicikleta’s Sanford For Cycling

Inspire and empower all children in our community to lead healthy, active, and goal driven lives through cycling.
Through opportunities such as:
•Fun community rides
•Complimentary bike maintenance & service
•Workshops for riding, safety & etiquette, maintenance & more
                                                                  *All proceeds from the ride will be donated to this cause.

In celebration of this historic date in Florida, this ride will take you through some incredible black communities and historic buildings that help shape Central Florida.

•Hopper Academy: Historic African American School built-in 1906 in Historic Georgetown Community; a community established by early black pioneers in 1870.
•Sanford RiverWalk: This trail started in 1995 as an idea for a sidewalk along the shores of Lake Monroe but has turned into a multi-use pedestrian trail and destination.
•Goldsboro: The 2nd African American incorporated city in the United States, founded by William Clark in 1891, brother of Joseph Clark, founder of Eatonville.
•Crooms Academy: Seminole County's first high school for African-American students was founded in 1926 by Joseph N. Crooms, currently serving as the Crooms Academy of Information Technology.
•Historic Winwood Rosenwald School: Winwood is a historic African-American community and home of the Rosenwald School, one of a number of rural Southern schools opened during segregation by Julius Rosenwald to educate African-American students.
•Eatonville: The 1st African American incorporated city in the United States, founded by Joseph Clark in 1887.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum      $1,250

  • Prominent logo and link on event page
  • Prominent logo on banner at registration
  • Prominent placements in all event-related marketing materials including posters and flyers
  • Brand recognition on pre and post emails
  • 6 free registrations
  • 6 social media posts and mentions
  • Opportunity to include collateral or branded items in giveaway bags 
  • Opportunity to set up a booth at the event

Gold            $750

  • Logo and link on event page
  • Logo on banner at registration
  • Logo in all event-related marketing materials including posters and flyers
  • 4 free registrations
  • 4 social media posts and mentions
  • Opportunity to include collateral or branded items in giveaway bags 
  • Opportunity to set up a booth at the event

Silver         $500

  • Logo and link on event page
  • Logo on banner at registration
  • Logo in all event-related marketing materials including posters and flyers
  • 2 free registrations
  • 2 social media posts and mentions
  • Opportunity to include collateral or branded items in giveaway bags
    Opportunity to set up a booth at the event

Bronze       $300

  • Logo and link on event page
  • Logo on banner at registration
  • Logo on select marketing materials including posters and flyers
  • 1 social media post 
  • Opportunity to include collateral or branded items in giveaway bags
  • Opportunity to set up a booth at the event

Interested? Contact Brenda Urias -- Owner, Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Brenda@BicikletaBikeShop.com
407-878-7836
229 Magnolia Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771