Wheel Adventures
Cycling & Biking on Florida ’ s Historic Coast
There ’ s no doubt that cycling is growing at a tremendous pace on Florida ’ s Historic Coast . For example , most of the 42-mile length of scenic A1A , the official Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway ( designated an All American Road destination ) now features a bike lane for experienced bikers . For traffic-free biking , the area ’ s great beaches are popular routes for visitors and locals alike . But whatever your skill level , there ’ s a place here for you and your bike .
There ’ s history on every street corner in St . Augustine and a great way to experience it is by biking . Head out on your own or stop at one of the local bike shops to pick up a map of key sites – the shop may even have a group tour available .
No bike ? No problem . Several local shops offer rentals and , as you ’ re sure to notice , St . Augustine ’ s e-bike sharing program is also available to the public .
Bike from downtown across the Bridge of Lions to Anastasia State Park where you ’ ll find a trail along the seashore as well as through the maritime hammock . Further south on A1A , the 5.5-mile Mala Compra Greenway Trail at Bing ’ s Landing tests mountain bikers .
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For another mountain bike challenge , go north of town to the Nocatee Preserve and Mountain Bike Trail . On the way , you ’ ll pass Stokes Landing Conservation Area where the bikeable trail provides great opportunities to see red-tailed hawks , otters and wading birds . Looking for the ultimate bike trail ? Then check out the St . Johns River-to-the-Sea Loop Trail . When finished , this 260-mile trail will be one of the nation ’ s finest . Currently , a 19-mile paved section called the St . Augustine – Palatka Trail is open and perfect for family biking .
Cyclists can also plan their visit around exciting and challenging events like the springtime Tour de Forts Classic , the A1A Spoonbills & Sprockets Tour , the Rails to Trails Tour and the Bike MS : PGA Tour Cycle to the Shore .
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