2025 Tony Award Winners

Seminole Cyclist of the Year Award        Artie Morgan
Step Up Backup Marshal Award        Simeon Payne
Spirit of Seminole Cyclists Award        Barbara Chasse
The Lifetime Achievement Award         Lee Lerner
Comeback Cyclist of the Year Award        Emily Voight
Female Rookie of the Year Award        Daniela Leon
Male Rookie of the Year Award        Scott Berner
Female Most Improved Cyclist Award        Margarita Calderon
Male Most Improved Cyclist Award        Cody Meyer
Female Domestique Award        Melinda Leftheris
Male Domestique Award        Mario Martinez

ANA SOTO IS JULY CYCLIST OF MONTH

Cyclists are taught to be self-sufficient. Bring what you need and take care of yourself. So when we encounter a rider who thinks largely about helping others, who acts in a selfless manner, that person stands out — in a good way!

Ana Soto is that type of person. For her kindness, generosity and altruistic spirit, Ana is the Seminole Cyclists’ Cyclist of the Month for July 2026.

As the saying goes, stuff happens, especially when bikes are involved. When it does, Ana is the type of rider and teammate you want in your corner. She is a friendly fixer.

This past May, at a Florida State Championship Gravel Grinder race, Ana graciously lent her bike to Meggie Schneider, after Meggie had forgotten a part at home that made her bike unrideable. Ana opted to forgo racing that day so Meggie could compete — and win. Talk about a terrific tandem!

Prior to this, Meggie mostly knew Ana only casually, by her smiling and positive presence at Seminole Cyclists rides, and at gravel events. That day of the Gravel Grinder race, Meggie was clearly touched by Ana’s generosity.

“She embodies the SC value of community on another level. … That is more than I would have ever asked a close friend to do,” Meggie said.

Ana’s willingness to help extends also to the SC Juniors, where she is instrumental in the program’s success. Ana’s two children, Ruben and Rihanna, have been regulars on the Juniors rides for several years. And Ana has taken the reins as ride leader on several occasions, helping shape our next generation of riders.

Sometimes lost in Ana’s benevolence is her versatility and strength on her bikes. She regularly joins SC road rides, and she is a fixture on the local off-road gravel and mountain-bike scene, being active with SORBA. With that type of riding, resilience is required. Ana possesses that, too, having recently rebounded nicely from hitting the ground after a wild hog cut in front of her. She’s tough and kind. What more could you want from a teammate?

On behalf of the SC Board of Directors, please join me in congratulating Ana as our July Cyclist of the Month! Ana will receive a $20 gift card toward a club sponsor of her choice, or $20 toward her fundraising for a charity event.

Congratulations, Ana!