Today, Mike and I ate lunch at Pier 22 on the Manatee River in Bradenton.
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Ride to Nathan Benderson Park and Breakfast
It was a humid (for a change) morning in Lakewood Ranch when Mike and I decided to ride to Benderson Rowing Park. It is a 20 mile loop round trip with the pool waiting for us at the end of the trip.
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A Ride to Lake Manatee
We decided to ride our trikes from our house in Lakewood Ranch to go to Lake Manatee State Park. Our 28 mile ride took us into the country past many cattle, horse, and goat ranches.
Hey! Where’s your bird?
August 12, 2015
On Wednesday, I decided to venture into some unexplored territory on my ride. I’ve wanted to explore an area called Terra Ceia, a small island north of nearby Bradenton that includes a lot of wetlands and a large aquatic preserve. I calculated it was about 50 miles to get there and ride around the island, so I arranged with Nancy to meet me for lunch at a restaurant close to the island. This has all the makings of an excellent day!
Ophelia’s on the Bay, Siesta Key, Florida
Ophelia’s is a very welcoming place. From the moment you walk in, the hostesses are there and ready to help you to your table or the bar. If you are a little early, by all means, go to the bar. The food and drinks are excellent there too. I had the Bellini martini at least two times. It is so incredibly good. I am still thinking about it and can’t wait for the next one. Mike likes Mojitos and they make a good one. The bartender, Michael, is great!
Ride Report: Lakewood Ranch to Emerson Point Preserve.
Emerson Point Preserve is a 365 acre preserve at the tip of Snead Island in western Palmetto. This morning I rode the approximately 45 miles round trip from my home in Lakewood Ranch to check it out.
I worried a lot about the route – since it does travel along one of the busy east-west corridors in Manatee County (State Road 64). I would also need to cross the I-75. Crossing an interstate highway is always a challenge on a bicycle.
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Stop number 12 Tallahassee, Florida to Crystal River, Florida: 3421 Miles
We took backroads to Crystal River, Florida. It is the last place we would stay until we arrived in Sarasota. Crystal River became a destination when we planned our next rails-to-trails ride in Florida: the Withlacoochee Trail.
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Stop Number 10: Oxford, Mississippi to Destin, Florida 3081 miles
Ok, how do we get to Destin, either back through Mississippi or through Alabama? We decided to go through Alabama and stop for breakfast in downtown Birmingham.
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