05/14/2026
A sunny Palm Beach bike day with our Via Mar fam ☀️🚲
Via Mar Alumni Bike Day on the Palm Beach Lake Trail
On April 25, our Via Mar alumni community gathered for a relaxed, recovery-focused day on the Palm Beach Lake Trail. This scenic 5.5-mile waterfront path was the perfect backdrop for a ride centered on connection and joy — not calories burned or “making up” for food.
We’re incredibly grateful to Family Bicycles, a third-generation, family-owned bike shop in Lake Worth, FL, for supporting this event. Brothers Albert and Robert were wonderful to work with. They delivered the bikes near the start of the trail, gave us plenty of time to ride, and handled pickup afterward with friendly, seamless communication.
Alumni enjoyed an easygoing ride together, stopping for photos, taking in the water views, and experiencing movement as something flexible and enjoyable rather than rigid or punitive. Staff members Ethan LeFever (Strategic Growth Officer), Stephanie Kaine (Executive Director), and Leslie Tucci (Director of Nutrition) joined us along the way, reinforcing what we value so deeply: community, compassion, and support at every stage of recovery.
After the ride, we continued the gathering over lunch at TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. It was a joy to see alumni order what genuinely sounded good and take their time savoring the food, the conversations, and the experience — choosing preferences over rules and connection over isolation.
Events like this remind us that recovery is not just possible; it can also be full of genuine pleasure, meaningful relationships, and new memories. 💛
If you’re a Via Mar alum and would like to join future events, email Julia at juliag@viamarhealth.com so we can keep you in the loop.
Learn more about ViaMar's alumni program: https://viamarhealth.com/alumni-programs/