| There are some beautiful places to ride in | | | | Titusville, Florida where you'll want to stop |
| every state of the union. Florida, however, | | | | and tour Kennedy Space Center. Nearby Cocoa |
| with its mild winters and helmet optional | | | | Beach makes a great overnight stop or camp at |
| law, is a very popular state for motorcycle | | | | the Great Outdoor right in Titusville. |
| vacations ? especially around Daytona's Bike | | | | |
| Week or Biketoberfest. | | | | ? Continue south on I-95 and you'll find |
| | | | yourself in the Florida Keys after a few |
| You'll find some really great spots to ride | | | | hours. Be sure to miss the Miami traffic and |
| from the Panhandle to Key West. Along the | | | | stay on I-95 South. Miami isn't a fun ride |
| way, you'll run into lots of other motorcycle | | | | due to the crowds! If you do want to stop in |
| enthusiasts to share the road with. | | | | Miami, take a tour through South Beach. Once |
| | | | you enter the Florida Keys, you'll see a |
| ? Let's begin in the northwestern portion of | | | | whole different side of Florida. The life is |
| the Panhandle of Florida. Panama City and | | | | slow and easy in the keys. The Seven-Mile |
| Pensacola are both great beach rides. Pamana | | | | Bridge really is seven miles long. At the end |
| City offers "The Miracle Mile" right on the | | | | of the road, Key West awaits! See the sunset |
| beach where everyone, bikers or not, slowly | | | | at the southern most point and do the Duvall |
| cruises to see the sight of the neon night. | | | | Crawl with the other parties, but remember to |
| | | | drink responsibly. |
| ? Crossing Interstate 10 over to | | | | |
| Jacksonville, you'll find Jacksonville to be | | | | ? Heading back up from the Florida Keys, take |
| a great spot for nightlife and beaches as | | | | the Florida Turnpike into Orlando for a day |
| well. All the fun of a big city combine with | | | | of fun with Mickey Mouse or one of the other |
| the peaceful beaches to make Jax, as it is | | | | theme parks in Orlando. |
| commonly called, a perfect stop on your | | | | |
| Florida trip. | | | | ? From Orlando, Interstate-4 will head you |
| | | | right back to Daytona for another day or |
| ? Turn down Interstate 95 from Jacksonville | | | | another week of fun in the sun. If you |
| and you'll find St. Augustine just an hour's | | | | prefer, you can cruise the back roads of the |
| right south. Head toward the beach through | | | | west coast of Florida for a trip you'll |
| this quaint little town to find the historic | | | | remember. But you won't find places like |
| section where the Spaniards first established | | | | Daytona Beach on that trip. |
| themselves in this country. Tour the fort, | | | | |
| take a horse and buggy ride, visit the old | | | | Most importantly, no matter where you decide |
| drug store and oldest school house in the | | | | to travel in Florida, remember that the |
| U.S. and much more. | | | | helmet laws is a helmet-optional, but you |
| | | | only have the option if you carry $100,000 |
| ? From St. Augustine, you can head south | | | | medical coverage on your motorcycle policy. |
| again and, around Ormond Beach, head over to | | | | If you are riding with minimum coverage and |
| U.S. 1 for your ride into Daytona Beach. At | | | | get stopped, the fines can be high. Also, |
| the Speedway, turn east and head for Boothill | | | | remember that even though Florida has |
| Saloon, the Iron Horse, and all the beach | | | | rescinded the helmet law, it certainly hasn't |
| spots. Come prepared to party because Daytona | | | | improved those cage drivers watching for |
| is a fun beach town. Stop at Daddy Rat's and | | | | bikers! Keep a close watch on them because |
| other unique beach shops and ride "The Loop" | | | | anything can happen when a northern tourist |
| which is a well-known run beginning north at | | | | in a cage sees a pretty palm tree! |
| the Granada Bridge on John Anderson Drive in | | | | |
| Ormond Beach. Continue north to Highbridge | | | | You'll find Florida bikers are friendly, |
| Road, turn left and go over the Inter-Coastal | | | | helpful people, always ready to share with |
| Waterway, the Halifax River by any other | | | | you the next great campground on the road or |
| name. Enjoy the winding turns until you | | | | the next biker-friendly bar or restraint or |
| approach Walter Boardman Road where you turn | | | | the next good bike mechanic. Enjoy your ride |
| left to Old Dixie Highway. Take another left | | | | through the Sunshine State! |
| and you'll be heading south into Ormond | | | | |
| Beach. This 22 miles of Florida's beauty is | | | | Tyler Powers is a contributing author and |
| a traditional run for Bike Week or | | | | webmaster for Custom Choppers Guide . Also, |
| Biketoberfest participants. | | | | get a special free mini course on chopper |
| | | | motorcycle building mistakes. You will learn |
| ? Back on I-95, or if you prefer the scenic | | | | the common mistakes motorcycle builders make |
| route, going south on U.S. 1, you'll come to | | | | and how to avoid them. |