This ride starts just north of the Little Manatee River State Park on US 301 and takes you south through the Lake Manatee Lower Watershed and the Upper Myakka River Watershed before heading north to the Alafia River State Park. The area is very popular with weekend riders and there are several biker hangouts in the area, just follow the crowd if you're looking for a diversion from the suggested route

This ride starts just down the street from the old train station in PC and winds northward through the strawberry fields before heading through the middle of the Green Swamp on what has to be one of the longest straightaways in Florida. The return route skirts around Dade City and Zephyrhills on your way back.

We've got a ride from New Port Richey to New Smyrna Beach with NO Interstate mileage. There are lots of interesting towns and stops along the way so take your time and enjoy the ride

There are about two dozen Florida cities and towns with the word lake in their name. This ride hits a few of them. Start in Land O Lakes, then onto Lakeland and Lake Alfred, before ending in Lake Wales at the famous Bok Tower, which is not a water tower but contains a 60-bell carillon providing daily musical recitals.
Ride Update: SR56 didn't exist when this map was first published. The ride has been updated to avoid the congestion on SR54. Yes, we agree, this entire area is a traffic mess.