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Bicycling Advocacy and Support

Florida Bicycle Association
Protecting and advancing the interests of bicyclists through education and advocacy

Bike/Walk Central Florida
Promoting walkable and bikeable communities through raising public awareness and advocating for safe, active transportation, and recreation

Orlando Bike Coalition
Advocating for the development of world-class bicycling infrastructure in Orlando

More Florida Biking Resources

100FloridaTrails.com
Top Florida bike trails for the best in recreational Florida biking

Florida Office of Greenways and Trails
Providing leadership and coordination to establish and expand the Florida Greenways and Trails System

Florida Freewheelers
Not-for-profit membership organization since 1975. Conducts group bike rides for recreation, fitness and sport.

Wikipedia List of Paved Florida Bike Trails

Other Recreation Links

Florida State Parks

Florida Trail Association
Working statewide to develop and maintain hiking trails for public use

PaddleFlorida.net
Best paddling in Florida - kayak, canoe

Florida Paddling Trails
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection-Greenways and Trails

FloridaRambler.com
Things to do in Florida's outdoors

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Trail Riding Etiquette and Safety

Here we focus on trails and multi-use paths. See details from the Florida State Statutes for full rules of the road . Bicycles are classified as vehicles and subject to all rules of the road.

• Florida law requires all bicyclists under age 16 to wear a bicycle helmet.
• Be courteous of all trail users (bicyclists, joggers, walkers, wheelchairs, skateboarders, rollerbladers).
• Keep right and no more than two abreast.
• Pass on the left. Be sure the lane is clear before passing and leave enough distance between yourself and the other user.
• Give audible signals when passing (voice, bell or whistle).
• Travel in a predictable and consistent manner, keeping control of your bike at all times and travel at a reasonable speed.
• Do not block the trail, move your bike off to the side when stopped.
• Yield when entering or crossing trails, and yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
• Do not use trails while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Clean up your litter.
• Keep pets on leashes and clean up after your pet.
• Carry identification.
• Motorized vehicles are prohibited, with the exception of electric wheelchairs, golf carts operated by trails staff, and public maintenance and safety vehicles.
• Equestrian trail use where applicable:
  • Use designated parking and hitch areas.
  • Remain on the designated equestrian path.
  • Use verbal warnings and caution when passing other trail users.
  • Dismount at multi-user bridges and walk across.

About Central Florida Weather

• Respect the weather. Be aware of heat and humidity.
• This is Florida, so be sure to bring food and water, suntan lotion, a wide brimmed hat, and insect repellant.
• Central Florida has four seasons but comfortable for biking year-round:
  • Summers are hot and humid, and generally have afternoon thunderstorms.
  • Winters are generally the dry season. There can be a few cold days with sub-freezing temperature, but biking is comfortable most days.
  • Spring and autumn with moderate temperatures and rainfall are the most pleasant seasons for biking and outdoor recreational activities.

Be considerate of the environment.