Meet Our Camp Leaders.
Introducing some of dedicated zMotion riders that have a passion for the team, the sport of cycling, and the various charities we represent. These individuals manage training camps during the training season (October through May) to educate new riders, improve skills for advanced riders and get all riders ready and fit for the big event, the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride, from Miami to Key Largo, which is the last event of each year’s official training season.
After you've joined the team, you can view any of the Camp Leader pages by selecting from the dropdown in the navigation bar. Camp pages have up-to-date information about weekend rides, links to route maps, images, weekly blog posts and much more. You can join any one of the training camps by clicking the Contact Us link on each Camp Leader’s page.
Camp Leader: Karina Leal
Contact Info: karina@a1ariders.com
DELRAY BEACH/A1A
Camp A1A riders offers weekly rides usually from 35-60 miles including a dozen or more regulars and the ride is approximately 18-22 mph with flexibility of faster and slower pace lines and distance depending on training schedule and collective group skill. Beginners and intermediate riders are welcome, and the option to join advanced riders is available. Visit www.a1aride.com for posted rides, upcoming events and an easy way to interact with other rides. If you are someone that likes lots of communication, pictures, and different ride opportunities beyond the weekly ride, then A1A is your kind of camp.
Camp Leaders: Gina Jenkins & Christina Fleming
Contact Info: GinaJenkins@zadv.com
DEERFIELD BEACH/A1A - SATURDAYS at 7:30 a.m.
Camp JFR riders leave from Deerfield Beach (The Cove/Hillsborough, 1 block west of A1A – 1754 SE 3rd Ct) heading either north or south on A1A. Weekly rides are usually 35-60 miles and consist of 15-20 regulars with speeds of 18-22 mph with flexibility of faster and slower pace lines and distance depending on training schedule and collective group skill. Camp JFR offers a nice pace line, with consistent speed and conversation throughout the rides. If you are looking for a nice group of people that just love riding and like the beach scenery, this is the camp for you!
Camp Leader: Robert Lindsay
Contact Info: seriousbird@hotmail.com
LAKE WORTH - SUNDAYS at 7:30 a.m.
Lake Worth Riders leave from Barton Park in Lake Worth (10 South Ocean Drive) heading north to the Palm Beach Inlet and back. Weekly rides are usually 25 miles at speeds from 16-20 mph. No one gets left behind! Beginners and intermediate riders are welcome.
Camp Leader: Fred Zuckerman
Contact Info: FredZuckerman@zadv.com
DELRAY/BOCA - Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.
Camp Latte is an old-time favorite of many zMotion members with a social vibe and strong training regimen. The team leaves from Starbucks (Starbucks at Shoppes at Boca Center; 5250 Towne Center Circle in Boca Raton) and starts by going North to Spanish River, then East to A1A, North to Lake Worth, and then returns. The ride is just over 40 miles round trip. The speed is usually an even pace line of 18-22 mph and the team sports about a dozen regulars each week.
Camp Leader: Max Barrios
Contact Info: MaxBarrios@zadv.com
KEY BISCAYNE - Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
Camp Miami’s default starting point is from Hobe Beach (4000 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne) but Max offers various rides opportunities throughout different locations in Miami in order to take advantage of all the city/coastline has to offer. All rides are 35-55 miles and the average speed is 18-22 mph and vary depending on time of the year, training schedule, etc. To stay up-to-date on weekly locations, visit Camp Miami’s blog
Camp Leaders: Pat Patregnani, Mike Schweiger
Contact Info: PatPatregnani@zadv.com; MikeSchweiger@zadv.com
PARKLAND Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.
Pat’s ride starts at Pat’s home in Parkland (6320 N 71 St, Parkland) and consists of 50-100 miles depending on time of year, training schedule, and other. The rides ends with a yummy breakfast hosted by Pat’s beautiful wife, Denise. This is for the advanced rider, as speeds are generally 26-32 mph. The team consists of many racers and others that just like to ride fast! But Pat’s Ride is also a safe ride and they are wary of those that are not yet strong enough to handle the pace line. Prior to showing up new to this camp, please email either Pat and Mike with your current skill level, and they will let you if this ride is for you.
Camp Leaders: Rick Root
Contact Info: Richard.root@alliebarton.com
DEERFIELD BEACH/A1A - Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
The mission is to ROAD CYCLE, challenge each other in the areas of speed and distance, all levels welcome! If you like to have fun, make new friends, and ride with other cyclists then come out and join us! We will train in Southern Palm Beach & Northern Broward County, mostly along A1A. The goal of this group is to complete the MS 150 Bike Ride, along with the Horrible Hundred, UTE's October Blast Ride, South Broward Wheelers Century, Kids in Distress Ride, Lauren Katzenstein Celebration Ride, Frank Stark Celebration Ride, and the Mount Dora Bike Festival! If you love to cycle and you are up for a challenge then this is the group for you.
Camp Leaders: Adam Kanner,
AJ Segall
Contact Info: kanner.adam@gmail.com, aj.segall@hotmail.com
Meet at Lauderdale by the Sea circle (Commercial and the beach, under the pavilion on the beach)
A motley crew is what we are! Different backrounds, different styles, we are little bit of everything...a Goldilocks if you will. we are not super aggresive riders, nor are we slackers! We ride between 17-22 mph and do minimum of 30 miles, often stretching to 40-50 depending on how everyone feels. We often poke fun, rag and push each other, but most important we are there for each other. Sometimes we change up the starting locale to change up the monotony, so if you are ready to join the madness, have fun, and raise MS awareness, we welcome you with your knees in and shoulders relaxed.
We usually ride north on A1A for about 30-50 miles for training... some days less, some more depending on weather and laziness.
Camp Leaders: Dan Gitlitz, Carmen Marston
Contact Info: DanGitlitz@zadv.com; CarmenMarston@zadv.com
DEERFIELD BEACH/A1A - Sundays at 7:00 a.m.
“The road is smooth and the scenery is spectacular. ”Seaside Riders ride on Sundays at 7:00am out of the Cove parking lot on Hillsboro Blvd; head north into Palm Beach County and ride along A1A or the team occasionally meets up with other camps and rides for an opportunity to ride in bigger groups. Generally, the distance is 40-60 miles and the speed is 18-23 mph depending on collective group skill, training schedule, and speed/distance of other planned rides/camps. The focus of our camp is meeting great people and riding with cyclists of all different experience levels, riding speeds, and bike goals. We welcome everyone from the newbie to the casual rider to the experienced cyclist. Feel right at home on the road with Seaside Riders!
Camp Leader: Steve Paley
Contact Info: spaley@rsecurity.net
SARASOTA- Sundays at 7:30 a.m.
The SRQ riders, usually consisting of a dozen regulars, start from Village Bikes in Sarasota (Osprey Ave and Bay Rd) with rides 40-60 miles in distance, riding North and East (and back) with speeds of 16-22 mph. This is a great group for people just starting out, as the team is committed to teaching new riders how to ride safely, eat properly, build endurance, and have fun!
Camp Leaders: Steve Adolf; Steve Vachon
Contact Info: steveadolf@zadv.com; stevevachon@zadv.com
WESTON- Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
Previously known as Camp Kissell, this team is usually referred to as “The Most Good Looking” 5 years running. Along with Camp Latte, this is one of the founding zMotion rides and promises to be a safe and fun experience for both beginner and intermediate riders alike. The Steve’s start at Weston Regional Park (20200 Saddle Club Road) in Weston and ride safely within the Weston area, taking advantage of wide bike paths and bike conscious motorists. For those of you nervous about riding on the road along side traffic, this is a great opportunity as Weston is generally very “biker friendly.” There are usually two groups riding weekly – either 15-18 mph for 20-30 miles (or) 19-23 mph for 30-50 miles.
