Steve's Ride

Steve Weagle's Ride for the American Red Cross returns in May.

In 1999, WPTV First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Steve Weagle began the tradition of pedaling through paradise to share a message about hurricane preparedness and to raise money for the American Red Cross, which helps when a hurricane hits.

After the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the brakes on this WPTV tradition each of the past two years, Steve will be back in action beginning May 16, pedaling from Sebastian to Boca Raton to pick up donations in support of the American Red Cross.

The goal is to raise $100,000 to benefit the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast chapters of the Red Cross.

Be sure to join WPTV NewsChannel 5 all week for special coverage that showcases the mission of the Red Cross and its impact on our community.

You can make a donation to the Red Cross by calling 833-319-GIVE or by visiting redcross.org/weagleride.

Another way you can support the Red Cross is by taking part in the auction for the bike featured in Steve's Ride. This year's bike is sponsored by Good Greek Moving. It's a Trek Verve 3 with a lightweight aluminum frame, nine-speed with a double chainring, 700x45c tires and hydraulic disc brakes. To place a bid for the bike, text StevesRide to 76278.

Steve's Ride for the Red Cross lasts all week long.

Follow Steve's Ride Below

2022 ride:

Steve Weagle arrives in Boynton Beach

Steve Weagle checks in from Lake Worth Beach on Day 4

Steve Weagle pulls into West Palm Beach

Steve Weagle begins Day 3 of 'Ride for the Red Cross'

Steve Weagle reaches Stuart on second day of ride

Steve Weagle joined by Michael Williams in Fort Pierce

Steve Weagle arrives in Vero Beach

Steve Weagle rides again: Day 1 takes him from Sebastian to Vero Beach

2021 ride:

Past rides:

• Steve thanks donors

• Winning bidder of bike a familiar name

• Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation donates $5,000

• Summit Construction continues to build upon donations

• Red Cross provides services to armed forces

• ADT donates $10,000 to Red Cross

• Good Greek donates to 'worthy cause'

• Bayview Construction makes $2,500 donation to Red Cross

• NCCI donates $2,500 to Red Cross

• Drones help FPL prepare for hurricane season

• The Red Cross needs volunteers

• Now is the time to plan for hurricane season

• The law office of Marc Gaylord donates to the Red Cross

• GroovyTek donates to The American Red Cross

• $2,500 donation made to American Red Cross from Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd

• The Red Cross is utilizing technology to help those in need

• Every donation matters, whether large or small

• Charles Parker discusses how they help families in need

• How your donation helps those in need

• The mission of the Red Cross

• How the Red Cross helped victims of Hurricane Irma

• Office Depot donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross

• History of the American Red Cross

• Joanne Nowlin of the American Red Cross discusses Steve's Ride for the Red Cross

Below is a recap of his ride from northern Indian River County to southern Palm Beach County in 2019:

• Steve Weagle receives a $20,000 check from the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation

• Steve Weagle picks up a donation of $5,000 from NCCI Cares

• Steve Weagle receives a donation of $2,500 from Lang Realty

• Steve Weagle arrives at Mizner Park

• Steve picks up a $10,000 donation from Office Depot

• Steve Weagle receives a $2,000 donation from Good Greek Moving & Storage

• Steve Weagle receives a donation of $2,500 from Kaufman Lynn Construction

• Al Fresco restaurant in Palm Beach donates $2,500 to the Red Cross

• Mercedes of Palm Beach donates $68,144 to the Red Cross

• Power Generation donates $3,000 to the Red Cross

• Marine Industries Association donates $5,000 to the Red Cross

• Steve picks up a $500 donation from Airtab/Perfect Vodka

• Harry and the Natives in Hobe Sound donates $2,500 to the Red Cross

• Marc Gaylord donates $2,500

• Steve picks up a $1,500 donation from Bayview Construction

• Steve arrives in Martin County

• Steve picks up a $2,500 donation from Hoskins, Turko, Lloyd and Lloyd law firm in Fort Pierce on Day 2 of his ride:

• Costa d'Este donates $1,250 to the Red Cross

• Steve rode 25 miles on his first day, starting in Sebastian and finishing in Vero Beach. At the Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa, he was presented a $1,250 donation from the Gloria Estefan Foundation to the American Red Cross:

• Steve begins his ride at Mulligan’s Beach House in Sebastian, picks up $2,500 donation: