This ride bridges the gap between southern rock music and department stores. Starting and ending in Green Cove Springs, a small town south of Jacksonsville. Along the first half of this ride you'll pass the Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park, a tribute to the Lynyrd Skynyrd founder. The last part of the ride takes you through Penney Farms, a town that was founded as an experimental farm by J.C. Penney, of the department store fame. Today it's a retirement community. 

Road Name - Direction - Miles

1. Start in Green Cove Springs at US 17 and Leonard C Taylor Pkwy
2. US 17/N Orange Ave - North - 4.0 Miles
3. CR 209/Russell Rd - Left - 0.6 Miles
4. CR 209/Russell Rd - Right - 2.7 Miles
5. CR 739B/Sandridge Rd - Left - 3.7 Miles
6. (Ronnie Van Zant park will be on your right along this road)
7. CR 739/Henley Rd - Right - 3.5 Miles
8. CR 220W -Left -1.3 Miles
9. Baxley Rd -Right - 0.5 Miles
10. SR 21/Blanding Blvd - Left - 3.1 Miles
11. Scenic Dr - Right - 1.7 Miles
12. Johns Cemetery Rd - Right - 1.7 Miles
13. N Mimosa Ave - Left - 1.2 Miles
14. CR 218 - Left - 2.1 Miles
15. SR 21/Blanding Blvd - Right - 2.1 Miles
16. CR 215 -Right - 6.1 Miles
17. SR 16 - Left - 8.2 Miles
18. Thunder Rd - Left - 4.5 Miles
19. CR 218 - Right - 5.8 Miles
20. SR 16 - Left - 6.7 Miles
21. S Oakridge Ave - Right - 0.6 Miles
22. Green Cove Ave - Left - 0.6 Miles
23. Cooks Ln - Straight - 0.5 Miles
24. Returns to starting point

Finding scenic rides near Orlando is a challenge with all of the tourist sprawl. We did find a few good backroads in the area near Mt Dora and Zellwood. The ride itself will only take you an hour but that gives you time to detour to Wekiwa Springs State Park or sample the sweet tastings at the Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival in May of each year. And, no matter what time of year you make the ride, the shops and restaurants in Mt Dora are open for business.

Road Name - Direction - Miles

1. Start east of Mt Dora at US 441 & SR 46 Intersection
2. SR 46 - East - 1.9 Miles
3. Round Lake Rd - Right - 2.0 Miles
4. Ondich Rd - Left - 2.1 Miles
5. CR 437/Plymouth Sorrento Rd - Left - 1.4 Miles
6. Adair Dr - Right - 1.4 Miles
7. Troon Ave - Right - 0.2 Miles
8. CR 435/Mt Plymouth Rd - Right - 2.9 Miles
9. w Kelly Park Rd - Left - 0.5 Miles
10. CR 435/Rock Springs Rd - Right - 2.0 Miles
11. E Ponkan Rd - Right - 5.2 Miles
12. N Round Lake Rd - Right - 0.3 Miles
13. W Jones Ave - Left - 4.2 Miles
14. Duda Rd - Straight - 0.3 Miles
15. CR 448A - Left - 0.5 Miles
16. CR 48 - Right - 4.3 Miles
17. CR 561/Monroe St - Right - 3.9 Miles
18. CR 448 - Right - 6.0 Miles
19. Dora Dr - Left - 2.3 Miles
20. Beauclair Ave - Right - 0.2 Miles
21. S Clayton St - Left - 1.3 Miles
22. E 1 Ave - Right - 0.7 Miles
23. Returns to starting point

Touring three central Florida counties, this ride takes you along parts of Florida's historic Cracker Trail. Start out in Arcadia, which was once a thriving gateway to the South Florida trading outposts.

The route heads westward skirting along the boundary for the Myakka River State Park. The roads are flat, with mostly straight stretches interrupted by a few gentle curves. SR 64 is considered part of the Florida Cracker Trail which recognizes the important roles the cattle and horse industry played in this area's development.

The leisurely ride winds up in Zolfo Springs which was named by a group of Italian pioneers in the early 1 B00's when they were dredging the Peace River and came upon a nearby spring which emitted a strong sulfur odor. Zolfo is Italian for sulfur.

Road Name - Direction - Miles

1. Start in Arcadia at the intersection of US 17 & SR 70
2. SR 70 - West - 13.4 Miles
3. County In Rd - Left - 1.1 Miles
4. Clay Gully Rd - Straight - 12.9 Miles
5. Myakka Rd - Right - 2.6 Miles
6. Jomar Rd - Slight Left - 0.1 Miles
7. Myakka Rd - Right - 1.0 Miles
8. Verna Rd - Straight - 3.6 Miles
9. SR 70 East - Right - 7.1 Miles
10. Wauchula Rd - Left - 10.4 Miles
11. SR 64 East - Right - 4.2 Miles
12. CR 665 - Right - 5.6 Miles
13. Goose Pond Rd - Left - 6.6 Miles
14. Bridges Rd - Straight - 2.0 Miles
15. Murphy Rd/CR 663 - Left - 5.5 Miles
16. SR 64 - Right - 5.1 Miles

Central Florida has a lot to offer when it comes to riding. There are still many areas that have yet to be developed where you can cruise for miles enjoying the rural views. This route was designed as a scenic ride to the Webster Flea Market and then a slightly longer route through the Green Swamp to return. Pick any section of the route and you're sure to enjoy it. 

Road Name - Direction - Miles

1. Start on SR 52 just east of I-75, near the Flying!
2. Pasco Rd - North - 2.4 Miles
3. CR 577/Curley Rd - Left - 2.2 Miles
4. Jessamine Rd - Straight - 3.0 Miles
5. James Rd - Right - 0.2 Miles
6. Blanton Rd - Right - 1.3 Miles
7. CR 575/Trilby Rd - Left - 11.0 Miles
8. SR 50 - Right - 6.4 Miles
9. CR 478A - Left - 6.3 Miles
10. SR 471/Market Blvd - Left - 3.3 Miles
11. SR 48E - Right - 3.8 Miles
12. CR 469 - Straight - 2.8 Miles
13. CR 728/Tuscanooga - Left - 5.6 Miles
14. SR 50/Myers Blvd - Left - 0.3 Miles
15. CR 565/S Bay Lake - Right - 7.4 Miles
16. Lake Erie Rd - Left - 5.0 Miles
17. SR 33 - Right - 10.1 Miles
18. Greenpond Rd - Right - 4.0 Miles
19. Rockridge Rd - Straight - 12.0 Miles
20. SR 35/US98 - Right - 14.7 Miles
21. US 301/US 90 - Right - 0.3 Miles
22. CR 52A/Clinton Ave - Left - 3.1 Miles
23. CR 52A/Prospect Rd - Right - 0.3 Miles
24. SR 52 - Left - 5.4 Miles
25. Returns to Starting point

When it was founded in 1837, the area was called Fort Christmas but was shortened to Christmas when the Post Office opened in 1892. The Post Office is extremely busy during the holiday season with those seeking the coveted Christmas, FL postmark on their holiday cards and letters.

This route does include some toll roads. You can use your Sunpass or the state will bill you by plate number.

Road Name - Direction - Miles

1. Start in Christmas on Hwy 50 at the Post Office
2. SR 50 - East - 0.5 Miles
3. Taylor Creek Rd - Right - 5.4 Miles
4. SR 520E - Left - 7.3 Miles
5. Nova Rd - Right - 26.5 Miles
6. US 192/US 441 - Right - 1.3 Miles
7. S Narcoosee Rd - Right - 11.2 Miles
8. FL 417N (toll) - Right - 3.4 Miles
9. Exit 26 to Cocoa - Right -1.0 Miles
10. FL 528E (toll) - Merge - 7.5 Miles
11. Exit 24 Dallas Blvd - Right - 0.3 Miles
12. Dallas Blvd/SR 13 - Left - 4.6 Miles
13. Majestic St - Right - 1.0 Miles
14. Bancroft Blvd - Right - 0.4 Miles
15. Maxim Pkwy - Left - 1.1 Miles
16. SR 520 - Left - 1.7 Miles
17. SR SOE - Right - 3.5 Miles
18. Returns to starting point