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Leesburg Bellview Loop

LEESBURG BELLVIEW LOOP

Scenic Ride 36

The countryside around Leesburg offers some great riding opportunities. The roads wind around the many waterways in this area give credence to the name “Lake County”.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Start in Leesburg at E Dixie Ave(SR 44) & US 441
  2. US 441 – East – 1.8 Miles
  3. CR 44 East – Left – 10.1 Miles
  4. CR 452 – Left – 10.8 Miles
  5. SR 42 – Left – 8.9 Miles
  6. SR 25 N/Ocala Rd – Right – 12.1 Miles
  7. SE 110 St – Left – 0.2 Miles
  8. SE Hames Rd – Straight – 0.2 Miles
  9. SE Magnolia Rd – Left – 0.1 Miles
  10. US 301- Left – 9.2 Miles
  11. CR 466A – Left – 7.6 Miles
  12. CR 468/Rose Ave – Right – 3.5 Miles
  13. Main Street – Left – 3.2 Miles
  14. Cloud St – Left – 0.1 Miles
  15. US 441 – Right – 0.4 Miles
  16. Return to starting point

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Heartland Ride #2

Heartland Ride #2

Scenic Ride 29

The area northwest of Lake Okeechobee is known as Florida’s Heartland. Citrus groves, farm fields, and cattle ranches cover this area. There are quaint and historic towns like Arcadia, Avon Park and Wauchula along the route with excellent opportunities for dining and sightseeing. Highlands Hammock State Park is one of the state’s oldest and Lake Placid’s business district has more than 40 murals depicting everything from dinosaurs to the Last Supper. 

Road Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Start at intersection of SR 70 & US 27
  2. US 27 – North – 9.7 Miles
  3. CR 17 – Right – 6.7 Miles
  4. US 98 – Left – 0.5 Miles
  5. CR 178 – Right – 3.4 Miles
  6. CR 623/Airport Rd – Left – 2.8 Miles
  7. SE Lakeview Dr – Left – 1.1 Miles
  8. Keep Right at the fork in the road
  9. US 27/0S 08 – Straight – 1.7 Miles
  10. CR 634/Hammock Rd – Left – 8.0 Miles
  11. Parnell Rd – Right – 1.8 Miles
  12. Steve Roberts Special – Left – 10.8 Miles
  13. SR 64 – Left – 0.8 Miles
  14. US 17/SR 35 – Right – 10.3
  15. FL 664/NW County Line – Right – 12.1
  16. w Bereah Rd – Left – 2.4
  17. Avon Park Cutoff – Right – 4.8
  18. US 27/US 98 – Right – 6.4
  19. SR 64/W Main St – Right – 6.8
  20. SR 671/Parnell Rd – Left – 10.8
  21. Crossing SR 66 – Straight
  22. Crewsville Rd – Straight – 9.3
  23. Sweetwater Rd – Left – 5.9
  24. US 17/SR 35 – Left – 14.4
  25. SR 70/E Magnolia St – Left – 32.7
  26. Return to starting point

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Christmas Ride Part 2

Christmas Ride Part 2

Scenic Ride 38

The town of Christmas was founded as a U.S. Army fort on December 25, 1837, during the Second Seminole War.

Rode Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Starts in Christmas at SR 50 & Fort Christmas Rd
  2. SR 50/E Colonial Dr – East – 13.7 Miles
  3. US 1/Washington Ave – Left – 4.1 Miles
  4. A. Max Brewer Pkwy – Right – 7.0 Miles
  5. Courtenay Pkwy N – Straight – 9.1 Miles
  6. Kennedy Pkwy/Shiloh Straight – 3.8 Miles
  7. US 1 – Left – 13.0 Miles
  8. SR 46/W Main St – Right – 15.6 Miles
  9. S Jungle Rd – Left – 0.4 Miles
  10. Old Mims Rd – Right – 2.0 Miles
  11. CR 13/Snow Hill Rd – Left – 4.7 Miles
  12. Avenue H – Left – 0.1 Miles
  13. Brumley Rd – Left – 1.0 Miles
  14. Lake Mills Rd – Right – 0.8 Miles
  15. Fort Christmas Rd – Left – 9.4 Miles
  16. Return to start

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Lovely Scenic Ride

Lovely Scenic Ride

Scenic Ride 32

This tour starts beachside just south of Fort Myers Beach at the entrance to Lovers Key State Park. The popular park is home to manatees, dolphins, and bald eagles.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Ride starts at Love Key State Park
  2. Estero Blvd – South – 2.6 Miles
  3. Hickory Blvd – Straight – 2.1 Miles
  4. Bonita Beach Rd – Left – 1.6 Miles
  5. CR 856A/Vanderbilt Dr – Right – 4.0 Miles
  6. CR 846/Immokalee Rd Loft – 33.9 Miles
  7. (The route has some turns – just follow to Immokalee)
  8. W Main SUSR 29 – Left – 5.4 Miles
  9. Immokalee Rd/SR 82 W – Left – 5.3 Miles
  10. Corkscrew Rd/CR 850 – Left – 14.1 Miles
  11. Alico Rd – Right – 11.1 Miles
  12. Tamiami THUS 41 – Right – 2.7 Miles
  13. Gladiolus Dr – Left – 1.2 Miles
  14. Summerlin Rd/CF 869 – Left – 1.9 Miles
  15. San Carlos Blvd – Left – 3.1 Miles
  16. Estero Blvd – Left – 7.1 Miles
  17. Return to starting point

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Clermont Cruise

Clermont Cruise

Scenic Ride 34

Known as the “Gem of the Hills”, Clermont is home to the Florida Citrus Tower, one of Florida’s first tourist attractions, which was opened in 1956.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Start in Clermont at SR 50 & CR 561 (12th Street)
  2. 12th SUCR 561 – South – 0.4 Miles
  3. W Minnehaha/CR 561 – Right – 3.9 Miles
  4. Log House Rd – Left – 0.8 Miles
  5. Lakeshore Dr – Left – 22 Miles
  6. Hammock Ridge Rd – Straight – 0.4 Miles
  7. Lake Louisa Rd Right 3.3 Miles
  8. US 27 Right – 8.5 Miles
  9. CR 474 – Right – 8.6 Miles
  10. SR 33 – Right – 2.3 Miles
  11. CR 561 – Right – 5.9 Miles
  12. Florida Boy’s Ranch Rd – Left – 3.5 Miles
  13. SR 33 – Right – 1.6 Miles
  14. Pine Island Rd – Right – 2.2 Miles
  15. Montevista Rd – Left – 4.6 Miles
  16. SR 50 – Right – 3.7 Miles
  17. Returns you to the starting point

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THE A to Z RIDE

THE A to Z RIDE

Scenic Ride 27

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

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SWAPMEET SWAMP

SWAPMEET SWAMP

Scenic Ride 26

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

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48 Miles Of Smiles

48 Miles Of Smiles

Scenic Ride 31

Draw a box on the map using US301, SR52, US41, and SR50 as the borders. Inside that box, you’ll find some of Florida’s most satisfying backroads.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Starts at intersection of -75 and SR52
  2. SR 52 West – West – 1.9 Miles
  3. Bellamy Brothers Blvd – Right – 2.6 Miles
  4. Darby Rd – Right – 4.5 Miles
  5. Scharber Rd – Left -1.5 Miles
  6. St Joe Rd – Left – 4.3 Miles
  7. Bellamy Brothers Blvd – Right – 2.5 Miles
  8. Johnston Rd – Right – 3.6 Miles
  9. Lake lola Rd – Left – 0.6 Miles
  10. Bayhead Rd – Left – 4.4 Miles
  11. Bellamy Brothers Blvd – Right – 1.0 Miles
  12. Culbreath Rd – Straight – 1.0 Miles
  13. Hayman Rd – Right – 5.3 Miles
  14. Spring Lake Hwy – Right – 2.5 Miles
  15. lake lola Rd – Straight – 1.0 Miles
  16. Blanton Rd – Left – 2.2 Miles
  17. James Rd – 2nd Right – 0.2 Miles
  18. Jessamine Rd – Left – 3.0 Miles
  19. Curley Rd – Straight – 2.3 Miles
  20. Pasco Rd – Right – 3.9 Miles
  21. SR 52 – Right – 0.2 Miles
  22. Retums to starting point

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EASY AS A-B-C RIDE

EASY AS A-B-C RIDE

Scenic Ride 35

This ride begins in Archer, then meanders through Belleview before heading towards the Gulf and ending in Crystal River taking you through the heart of central Florida. Small towns, horse farms, and quaint country roads combine to make this a relaxing ride.

Road Name Direction Distance Total

  1. Starting in Archer at the corner of SR 24 and US 41
  2. US 41 – South – 0.5 Miles
  3. SW CR 346 – Left – 7.3 Miles
  4. SR 121 S – Right – 1.9 Miles
  5. NW Hwy 320 – Left – 6.7 Miles
  6. N Hwy 329 – Right – 8.4 Miles
  7. NW 75 Ave – Right – 4.4 Miles
  8. NW 100 St – Straight – 0.5 Miles
  9. NW 70′ Ave – Straight – 6.6 Miles
  10. NW 80 Ave – Straight – 4.0 Miles
  11. SW 38″ St – Left – 2.0 Miles
  12. SW 60 Ave – Right – 2.3 Miles
  13. SR 200 – Left – 0.4 Miles
  14. SW 66 St – Right – 3.4 Miles
  15. SW 19 Ave Rd – Straight – 1.1 Miles
  16. SW 80 St – Left – 3.6 Miles
  17. US 27/US 301 – Right – 3.3 Miles
  18. SE 110 St – Right – 4.2 Miles
  19. CR 475 S – Left – 2.6 Miles
  20. SE 135″ SUCR 484 – Right – 22.3 Miles
  21. S Williams SVUS 41 – Left – 0.5 Miles
  22. W Dunnellon Rd – Right – 7.0 Miles
  23. N Citrus Ave – Left – 7.7 Miles
  24. Reach your destination Crystal River

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US41 and Beyond

US41 and Beyond

Scenic Ride 43

If you followed US41 as far as it goes, you’d be in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This ride gives you a small taste of this historic roadway with a ride through some quaint towns and scenic countryside.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

  1. Start in Brooksville @ N Broad St/US 41 and S 98
  2. US 41 – North – 38.7 Miles
  3. W Dunnellon Rd – Left – 6.9 Miles
  4. N Citrus Ave – Left – 6.9 Miles
  5. N Turkey Oak Dr – Left – 2.4 Miles
  6. SR 44 E – Left – 6.3 Miles
  7. S Lecanto Hwy/CR 491 – Right – 23.4 Miles
  8. Fort Dade Ave – Left – 1.7 Miles
  9. Cobb Rd/CR 485 – Right – 0.3 Miles
  10. Cortez Blvd/W Jefferson – Left – 1.7 Miles
  11. S Broad St/W Jefferson – Left – 0.8 Miles
  12. Return to the starting point

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