| Sharky's Ride the Beaches |
| Sunday 27 April 2025 | Venice, FL |
1,000 PARTICIPANT LIMIT!REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR PARTICIPATION!A History of Sharky's Ride the Beaches: Sharky’s Ride the Beaches supports three charities: ✅ Team Tony, a local Sarasota based foundation helping, hands on those going though cancer treatment and their families. ✅ Friends of the Legacy Trail, dedicated to the maintenance and expansion of Sarasota County’s best cycling asset, the Legacy Trail Park. ✅ Livestrong Foundation, helping people nationwide finding the resources and strength to fight cancer. 2024 Ride the Beaches hosted 800+cyclists and raised $40,000.00 for charity. In our 20 years since inception, Ride the Beaches has donated over $500,000 to charity. The owners and employees of Sharky’s as well as community members DONATE their time to this event. Every penny over cost is donated and NO ONE is paid for their time* preparing for or working at this event! THE FOOD: All riders will start the day with breakfast on the beach at Sharky’s. Breakfast will be fresh fruit, juice, bagels, bread or pastry, and coffee. All rest stops will be stocked with water, sports drink, fresh fruit, snacks (Shark Bites!!!) and/or sandwiches. Lunch will be served on the beach at Sharky’s. THE RIDE ROUTES**: As we all know, there was much damage after the storms and road conditions are changing weekly. At this point we cannot guarantee a specific route or mileage but will do our best to present a safe and acceptable route selection for our riders All our route descriptions are subject to change!! 🚴♂️ The LONGER route will follow the Medium route for a portion, then head out east toward the North Port Connector (out and back). From there you will head west again to pick up The Legacy Trail, turning north. We will ride the trail up to the next rest stop sponsored by The Friends of The Legacy Trail then continuing north to ride the Central Sarasota Parkway and Honore loop. Pass the same rest stop again before heading out to Casey Key, more riding along the beach and lower traffic roads back to Sharky’s for lunch. 🚴♂️ The MEDIUM route will take you over the Intercoastal waterway on the Legacy Trail or low traffic neighborhood streets. You will ride the trail up to the next rest stop sponsored by The Friends of The Legacy Trail then continuing north to ride the Central Sarasota Parkway and Honore loop. Pass the same rest stop again before heading out to Casey Key, more riding along the beach and lower traffic roads back to Sharky’s for lunch. 🚴♂️ The SHORTER route stays on the island of Venice. This ride is suitable for most anyone with a bike! You will ride south to the turn around (the back side of Casperson Beach) on the Venetian Waterway trail, then back up (2-way traffic on this portion of the trail). You will take the VWT to the north side of Venice where you will ride low traffic roads to the Venice Yacht Club for your rest stop. From there you will meander through residential side streets back to Sharky’s. Purchase your Sharky's Ride Jersey at the event or packet pick ups! * Emergency service workers are compensated for their time ** All routes are subject to availability. |
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
🟥 Longer Route Closed
Online registration closed-
63 miles | 7:30 am start time
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$71.53
INCLUDES Commemorative Event T-Shirt
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
ClosedMar 31 – Mar 31
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$71.53
DOES NOT INCLUDE t-shirt
Apr 1 – Apr 24
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⬜️ Medium Route Closed
Online registration closed-
35 miles | 8:00 am start time
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$71.53
INCLUDES Commemorative Event T-Shirt
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
ClosedMar 31 – Mar 31
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$71.53
DOES NOT INCLUDE t-shirt
Apr 1 – Apr 24
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🟦 Shorter Route Closed
Online registration closed-
15 miles | 9:00 am start time
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$71.53
INCLUDES Commemorative Event T-Shirt
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
ClosedMar 31 – Mar 31
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$71.53
DOES NOT INCLUDE t-shirt
Apr 1 – Apr 24
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Road Sharks 16th Annual Sharky's Ride the Beaches Video
Route Options
Long Route:
Medium Route:
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Early Packet Pickup Info
| Day(s) | Start Time | End Time | Location |
| Fri 25 Apr 2025 | 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Bicycles International 1744 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293 |
| Sat 26 Apr 2025 | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Real Bikes 581 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285 |
Start Location
Weather Cancellation Policy
This is a Rain or Shine event. No refunds or transfers.
The safety of our participants and volunteers is our most important concern and if any of the threatening weather conditions are present the day of the event (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain or a hurricane decides to visit), the event may be delayed or canceled.
When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, such conditions fall under the label “acts of nature,” it will not result in refunding of any event entry fees or future event credits, since funds were already spent in preparation for your event day.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Wendy | $213.85 |
| 2 | Rick Mickelson | $107.35 |
| 3 | DONALD DRENNAN | $107.35 |
| 4 | Gene Kiernan | $107.35 |
| 5 | Arlene Drennan | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Team S.O.B. Seniors on Bikes$1,165.08 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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PounamuRaised:$161.45 |
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| 3 |
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Beachwalk Bike EnthusiastsRaised:$107.35 |
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| 4 |
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Pedal MashersRaised:$81.58 |
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| 5 |
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We Ride for Sharky BarsRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Karen
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Karen Gjerstad$597.13 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Renee
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Renee Spitzer$535.90 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Maria
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Maria PappasRaised: $377.01 |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for William
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William SpeckermanRaised: $280.30 |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for STEVE
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STEVE KELLEYRaised: $216.40 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wendy Kuhns
- Phone
- 9417260014
- Website
- Visit website
