I'm on the Florida Gulf Coast and gators are just a fact of life. I see them on a regular basis, sometimes as close as 15ft. as I ride past. Most of the time they're in the shallow water, sometimes they're on the bank. In my experience they show absolutely no interest in humans unless they feel threatened. That being said, I avoid night rides on trails with gators. During the day your risk is minimal (providing you use basic common sense).
