About

The West Florida Wheelmen is a club of bicyclists that enjoy riding the beautiful roads of Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. The memberships range from the hardcore cycling enthusiast, to dedicated triathletes, road racers, and casual cruisers.

a little history

1992
WFW Formed
Local Pensacola men and women saw a need for an organized membership to pursue common cycling goals. They reached out to the League of American Wheelmen and became a 501(c)(4) non-profit to benefit Pensacola bike racers, touring cyclists and cycling advocates and formed the West Florida Wheelmen.
2009
Joining Forces
The West Florida Wheelmen embraced members from Team Mayo and Firestone and Summit Cyclists. Blackwater Cycling (our sister group) of Milton, FL was formed to assist rural cyclists in Santa Rosa County.
2011-2019
Annual Races
The Pensacola Cycling Classic became an annual race venue.
2014
Ride of Silence
Through the vision of Vicki Grooters after losing her husband, Roger, in a tragic bike crash, the West Florida Wheelmen began hosting the annual Ride of Silence.
2019
Eastern Shore Cyclists
Eastern Shore Cyclists became an important part of the West Florida Wheelmen. Members from Fairhope, Daphne and Gulf Shores, AL routinely participate in WFW rides.
2020
Membership Growth
Our roll grew to 225 cyclists with members representing seven states, Canada and Italy.