Village Idiots party on Main Street

The bicycling club met after its final night ride of the season.

  • By Jessica Salmond
  • | 11:01 a.m. October 29, 2015
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Last night, Idiots filled a corner of Lakewood Ranch Main Street... the Village Idiots, that is.

The Lakewood Ranch-based bicycling group came together for Halloween-themed fun Wednesday night after its final evening ride of the season. The group ends its 6 p.m. weekday rides because of the time change and will start up again in March. It's been their tradition to have a party at the start and end each year, President Paul Troyer said. 

Some riders added a wig to their bicycling gear, but others went all out. Linda Dabbiero of GreyHawk Landing and Christy Milkovich of Braden Woods dressed up as packaged Barbies — with a message of positive body image on their boxes reading "strong is the new skinny."

Chris Miller of Bradenton, Robert DeSantis of Sarasota, Carol Miers of Tara, Erin Briggs of Bradenton and Marianne Ott of Greenbrook
Chris Miller of Bradenton, Robert DeSantis of Sarasota, Carol Miers of Tara, Erin Briggs of Bradenton and Marianne Ott of Greenbrook
Members of the Village Idiots listen to Paul Troyer, president, give a brief message.
Members of the Village Idiots listen to Paul Troyer, president, give a brief message.
DJ Rob Bryja and Spumper (a.k.a. Agent F) are members of the club and provided music for the party.
DJ Rob Bryja and Spumper (a.k.a. Agent F) are members of the club and provided music for the party.
Greg Prather of Bradenton sat ominously quiet at the party.
Greg Prather of Bradenton sat ominously quiet at the party.
Linda Dabbiero of GreyHawk Landing and Christy Milkovich of Braden Woods dressed up as Barbies.
Linda Dabbiero of GreyHawk Landing and Christy Milkovich of Braden Woods dressed up as Barbies.
Mike Groves and Dawn Balak, social director, of Bradenton
Mike Groves and Dawn Balak, social director, of Bradenton
President Paul Troyer and Dave Luebs of Sarasota
President Paul Troyer and Dave Luebs of Sarasota
President Paul Troyer delivered a brief speech at the party.
President Paul Troyer delivered a brief speech at the party.

 

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