Nona Cycle, Charity, and Social ConnectionsBy Spencer Phelps "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.” Andrew Carnegie Four years ago (2015), several neighbors and I organized the very first Lake Nona Friends and Family team to support the Tour de Cure ride (which raises funds for Diabetes research, ADA) that takes place right here in Lake … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Safety, Camaraderie, Inclusion, and Charity
Article by Dan Wilson Lake Nona? Where the heck is that?? These are the words I spoke when I was chatting with my girlfriend, Jenn, about two months ago when she told me she submitted for a position within Johnson & Johnson at a subsidiary in the Orlando market, the Human Performance Institute. I have lived in Jacksonville since 2004, with established roots, … [Read more...]
Lead With Care
There are many things that make the Lake Nona area unique. As I read your stories every month and prepare this newspaper for the community, I am never disappointed and I am always impressed and inspired. I’ve mentioned before that I often see a theme emerge as I edit each month. I had a harder time identifying it this round, but I think it’s leadership. We have … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Fellowship, Fun and Fundraising
Nona Cycle was formed just over two years ago by Lake Nona residents Paul Pikel and Spencer Phelps as a social group with a focus on safety and an appreciation of the joys of cycling. It has since grown in membership to hundreds of cyclists of diverse skill levels and backgrounds from Lake Nona and the surrounding area. But what truly sets us apart is that we are … [Read more...]