Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host the next Community Bike Ride on Saturday, March 16.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for the 5.5-mile family-friendly loop with the ride starting at 9 a.m. from Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W, 82 Avenue.
Pre-registration is recommended by visiting http://febbikeride.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/nic.

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