Riding near Naples, FL?

[scotch]

heading to Naples beach first week of march (:D). is there some decent riding in the area? if so, any place i can rent a road bike?

tanx for any info.

[50Mules]

I enquired about the cycling at the State Parks in SWFL. Following is a response from the parks management. Hope it helps.

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Thank you for your interest in Florida State Parks. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park does not have bicycling trails. Below is a list with website links to Florida State Parks in the Southwest Florida that do have bicycling opportunities:



Alafia River State Park in Lithia

http://www.floridastateparks.org/alafiariver/default.cfm



Cayo Costa State Park in Boca Grande

http://www.floridastateparks.org/cayocosta/default.cfm



Collier-Seminole State Park in Naples

http://www.floridastateparks.org/collier-seminole/default.cfm



Estero Bay State Park in Estero

http://www.floridastateparks.org/EsteroBay/default.cfm



Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring

http://www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock/default.cfm



Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa

http://www.floridastateparks.org/hillsboroughriver/default.cfm



Lovers Key State Park in Ft. Myers Beach

http://www.floridastateparks.org/loverskey/default.cfm



Thank you again for you interest and I hope this information assists you in planning your visit.



Sincerely,



Emily Schwerin

Information Specialist
Florida Division of Recreation & Parks
Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS535
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000

Phone (850) 245-2157
Visit The Real Floridasm at http://www.floridastateparks.org

[drew55]

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