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Bike & BBQ - Gables Bike Tour
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Bike & BBQ - Gables Bike Tour

  • 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL, 33134 United States (map)
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One of our most popular tours is back. Enjoy a group ride from the Coral Gables Museum through our lush city streets to Matheson Hammock Park, a 1930s New Deal development that remains as Coral Gables’ largest public park. Enjoy the spectacular specimen trees that line Gables roads, explore the parks nature trails and be rewarded with delicious grilled hotdogs and burgers. (Included with tour price). This long 12-mile ride is not recommended for children under 10 years old.

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Marion Manley’s Architectural Gems - Gables Bike Tour
Feb
16
10:00 AM10:00

Marion Manley’s Architectural Gems - Gables Bike Tour

  • 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL, 33134 United States (map)
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Marion Manley (1893-1984) was greater Miami's first female architect. From the University of Miami to private residences, Ms. Manley enjoyed a prolific and highly successful architectural practice for over half of the twentieth century in South Florida. Join us on an architectural journey through time and place as we visit landmark structures designed by Ms. Manley and trace the progression of her architectural legacy. Led by Herbert Brito and Brett Gillis.

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Healthy Start - Gables Bike Tour
Jan
19
10:00 AM10:00

Healthy Start - Gables Bike Tour

  • 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL, 33134 United States (map)
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Join us for this fun and educational ride dedicated to starting the New Year with healthy habits - including eating, exercising, and reconnecting with nature! Our guest tour guide, who is a fitness instructor will teach you how to stretch and warmup so that your year can be active and healthy. A special nature stop included with the tour.

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Merrick - Gables Bike Tour
Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Merrick - Gables Bike Tour

Join us, along with the Underline Cycling Club, for a special Fall treat to celebrate the life of our city’s founder, George Merrick, in developing Coral Gables. The Underline Founder, Meg Daly will provide exciting updates on construction progress and art projects before we set out on our journey. The bike tour will visit Merrick’s family's plantation, the cottage he built for his wife, along with other Gables only locations. Also, experience a private tour of the house for which Coral Gables is named. The story of the Merrick family is one of hopes and dreams, hard work and dedication, ups and downs, and, ultimately, the creation of the City Beautiful.

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Fairchild - Gables Bike Tour
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00

Fairchild - Gables Bike Tour

September 15th – Fairchild tour – Spend a morning riding through our lush canopy and then enjoy a leisurely walk through Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens for a private tour. Visit the rainforest, butterfly conservatory, and extensive tropical plant collections. See firsthand why Fairchild is a globally renowned plant conservation center. This is a long ride through tree-lined streets, starting and ending at the Gables Museum.

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Women on the Verge…of Greatness - Gables Bike Tour
Aug
18
10:00 AM10:00

Women on the Verge…of Greatness - Gables Bike Tour

Though George Merrick founded the Gables, many women, including his mother Althea, also had a great impact on how the city would form and thrive. Visit the homes of some of the Gables’ most renowned women and learn about the impressive accomplishments – both locally and nationally – that endear them to our city.

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Montgomery Botanical Center - Gables Bike Tour
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00

Montgomery Botanical Center - Gables Bike Tour

It’s a hot summer and it calls for a relaxing ride through a lush garden of palms and cycads, many brought as seeds from around the world. Learn about the geology of South Florida in this eye-opening bike tour through the path at this world famous botanical garden. Tour starts and ends at Montgomery Botanical at 11901 Old Cutler Road. (Kid-friendly)

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Fire & Ice - Gables Bike Tour
Jun
16
10:00 AM10:00

Fire & Ice - Gables Bike Tour

The kids are out of school and its time to get them moving. Enjoy this kid-friendly ride that includes a tour of a city fire station and a taste of some of the best ice cream the Gables has to offer. Learn all the aspects of life at the firehouse, including an equipment demonstration and display of the trucks. Kid friendly ride.

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Tree Canopy Tour - Gables Bike Tour
May
19
10:00 AM10:00

Tree Canopy Tour - Gables Bike Tour

Coral Gables has been an official Tree City USA for over 32 years! Discover the incredible variety of tree species that help provide shade on hot summer days. Ride along with a local plant expert that will help identify plant species, teach us about their unique characteristics, and remind us of their many benefits. This ride is family friendly.

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Bike & BBQ - Powered by Wells Fargo
Mar
17
10:00 AM10:00

Bike & BBQ - Powered by Wells Fargo

Bike & BBQ, powered by Wells Fargo, is one of our most popular tours is back. Enjoy a group ride from the Coral Gables Museum through our lush city streets to Matheson Hammock Park, a 1930s New Deal development that remains as Coral Gables’ largest public park. Enjoy the spectacular specimen trees that line Gables road, explore the parks nature trails and be rewarded with delicious grilled hotdogs and burgers. (Included with tour price). This long 12-mile ride is not recommended for children under 10 years old.

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Simply DeGarmo
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00

Simply DeGarmo

Often called "Miami's Favorite Architect," Walter DeGarmo was the first registered architect in the Miami area and highly instrumental in adapting the Mission Revival and Mediterranean styles to the South Florida climate. Join us on an architectural journey through time and place as we visit landmark structures designed by Mr. DeGarmo and trace the progression of his architectural portfolio. Led by Coral Gables history buff Brett Gillis!

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Healthy Start!
Jan
20
10:00 AM10:00

Healthy Start!

Start the New Year off right with special guest Maria Fleites, fitness instructor for City of Coral Gables Parks & Recreation. This tour will take us to some of our favorite City Parks where we will be led in guided exercise to stretch and tone our 2019 bodies!  All levels are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

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Steeple Chase
Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00

Steeple Chase

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Hanukkah and Winter Solstice! Visit Gables' most beautiful houses of worship with special guest David Rifkind, Associate Professor of Architecture and Chair of FIU Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design. This holiday season, join us in celebrating our City's religious and architectural diversity! Feeling the spirit? Decorate your bike with holiday flair!

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South Dade Bike Trails
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

South Dade Bike Trails

  • Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park (map)
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Join us for a special ride in South Miami-Dade, where there is always #MoreToExplore, to learn about their extensive trails network. Joined by County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, who represents the “Bike District,” the ride will show us ways in which the Gables can be more cycling friendly. This tour will start and end at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park located at 12451 SW 184th Street.

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Tree Canopy Tour
Aug
19
10:00 AM10:00

Tree Canopy Tour

Coral Gables is an official Arbor City USA! Discover the incredible variety of tree species that help provide shade on hot summer days. Kiki Mutis, environmental science educator, will help identify plant species, teach us about their cool characteristics, and remind us of their many benefits.

This ride is family friendly!

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Coral ROCKS! Gables Bike Tour
Jul
15
10:00 AM10:00

Coral ROCKS! Gables Bike Tour

You’ve seen them - those incredibly charming coral rock homes! They dot the residential landscape of Coral Gables (and Greater Miami) reminding us of a simpler time. Christine Rupp, director of Dade Heritage Trust, will lead this guided tour down shady tree-lined streets to see this cute collection of historic homes. This tour's last stop will be the birthplace of coral rocks - Venetian Pool. So, bring your bathing suit if you're feeling like some summer fun! This ride is family friendly!

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Dreamer of Dreams
Jun
17
10:00 AM10:00

Dreamer of Dreams

Join us for a special Father's Day tour to celebrate the life work of city founder, George Merrick, in developing Coral Gables. Visit his family's plantation, the cottage he built for his wife, the Merricks' final home in the Gables, and his favorite building built in the Gables. The story of Coral Gables and the Merricks is one of hopes and dreams, hard work and dedication, ups and downs, and, ultimately, the creation of the City Beautiful. Led by Coral Gables history buff Brett Gillis!

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Simply DeGarmo
May
20
10:00 AM10:00

Simply DeGarmo

Often called "Miami's Favorite Architect," Walter DeGarmo was the first registered architect in the Miami area and highly instrumental in adapting the Mission Revival and Mediterranean styles to the South Florida climate. Join us on an architectural journey through time and place as we visit landmark structures designed by Mr. DeGarmo and trace the progression of his architectural portfolio. Led by Coral Gables history buff Brett Gillis!

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Bike & BBQ - Powered by ofo
Apr
29
10:00 AM10:00

Bike & BBQ - Powered by ofo

Work up an appetite on this group ride from the Coral Gables Museum through our lush city streets to Matheson Hammock Park, a 1930s New Deal development that remains as Coral Gables’ largest public park. Enjoy the historic coral rock buildings, nature trails, and picnic pavilions and be rewarded with delicious grilled hotdogs and burgers (included with tour price). This long 12-mile ride is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
 

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