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As the South Florida terrain is very flat, with the region's peak elevation being under 100 feet, it offers excellent road biking opportunities. There are marked bike lanes in many places throughout the region, and most of the state parks in South Florida have paved biking paths. There are plenty of bike stores, especially in the beach areas, where you can buy or rent bikes and appropriate biking gear. As the weather is almost always pleasant and warm, you can bike all year round, but be sure exercise some caution in the summer months, when the mercury regularly rises into the 90s.
Road Biking around Miami, Florida
- almost the entire island of Key West
- the beach and park areas of Key Biscayne
- the neighborhood trails of Coral Gables and Coconut Grove
- the beachfront promenade in South Beach, at Miami Beach
- the paved broadwalk at Hollywood Beach
- the Riverwalk area of Fort Lauderdale
- the quaint and charming downtown Naples
Flat as it is, South Florida does have places for off-road biking. While you won't find any mountains or hills in this region, you will find some rugged, natural, and interesting terrain and surroundings.
Mountain Biking around Miami, Florida
- Shark Valley Tram Road - This is a unique 15-mile-long loop path off of the Tamiami Trail, in the Everglades, where you can bike in the middle of the swamp lands.
- Oleta River in North Miami - This area features many trails for all skill levels.
- Markham Park in Sunrise - This area features a challenging single track trail.
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