Ten types of bicycles built for one to eight people! Insider Tip: United Park Services вЂ“ Fort DeSoto The park service has a wonderful resource-rich webpage to the park and its features here: So you can see that there are plenty of reasons to venture out on a bike on the 12-foot-wide asphalt multipurpose trail. There are more than 328 species of birds here, an historic fort, 7 miles of waterfront (including almost 3 miles of beautiful white sandy beach, a boat launch, playground, restrooms, food concession area, two fishing piers, a nature trail, a dog park and ferry service to Egmont Key! It is the largest park within the Pinellas County Park system and is made up of five interconnected islands, or Гўв‚¬Е“keysГўв‚¬Вќ. Maybe a sunset ride is in your future? Ride # 2 Fort DeSotoДЇort De Soto park is worth a visit for many reasons besides the multi-use trail.

HereвЂ™s the link to general rental information:Г‚ Д¬omplete rental policies at ABC Bicycles can be found here: Rentals include Гўв‚¬Е“Flat PacksГўв‚¬Вќ and water bottle cages.Г‚ Hybrids include kickstands and a lock.Г‚ Helmets are included at no charge or you may use your own.Г‚ Hybrid, Road and Electric Assist bikes are available! Helmets included at no charge! Rentals include вЂњFlat PacksвЂќ and water bottle cages.ДЄBC Bicycles is a bike shop near the trail and I have used them for purchasing bike accessories as well.Г‚ TheyвЂ™re located very close to the trail, so you may be able to drive here, get bikes and head out on your way. Insider Tip: ABC Bicycle Rentals вЂ“Г‚В The Pinellas Trail The link below is an invaluable resource in planning your ride.Г‚ It contains link to maps, links to rules, links to audio tours, bike rental locations along the rental and emergency assistance information. There is a Gulfport Гўв‚¬Е“spurГўв‚¬Вќ to the trail, just north of Gulfport Boulevard, off of 55 th St near Tomilson Park.Г‚ The section closest to Gulfport travels through mostly urban landscapes, crossing streets with dozens of pedestrian bridges.Г‚ The street crossings that are not protected via an overbridge almost always have a marked crosswalk with flashing lights. Г‚В The pathway is part of the Coast to Coast Connector, a developing trail network that will span 250 miles across the state. In 2017 an additional 5-mile section was opened into Pasco County. Officially named The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, this rail-to-trail urban pathway runs from St Petersburg north to Tarpon Springs. Riding on the road is not necessary вЂ“ we have safe trails and pathways! Ride #1 вЂ“ The Pinellas Trail You can hop on the Pinellas Trail, head out to Fort DeSoto Park or bike beachside along the Treasure Island Beach Trail. WeГўв‚¬в„ўve outlined our top riding suggestions below and provided rental spots near each ride. вЂњThe cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.вЂќ However, if youвЂ™d like to venture further afield, read on! Г‚В There are so many quiet neighborhood streets you can just cruise around on and that may be all you need.

You can ride around the local neighborhoods, checking out whatвЂ™s happening with local projects, visiting shops and restaurants, the Tuesday Fresh Market, the Gulfport Marina, the Treasure Island Friday Market, bike to GatorвЂ™s for lunch. With so much beautiful weather year-round, Florida is a natural spot for a bike ride. Bike Routes and Rentals in Gulfport and Treasure Island

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