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