Originally Posted by Artmo
The Sarasota area of SW Florida has a very pleasant climate with year-round cycling and very diverse groups of avid cyclists. This morning, my wife and I (in our mid 60s) rode our tandem 32 miles in 70degF (21C) with a group of 60- and 70-year-olds who cruise at 18+ mph. Tomorrow I shall ride with 35-50 year-olds.
There are few hills, a lot of bike lanes and a great cycling community. Our neighbours are from Toronto.
I should add that we are originally from the UK, so any weather is better than that. We live here year-round.
Artmo - yes there are not too many places I've travelled to (and I have travelled a lot) that compare to the weather in the UK - of course a collegue of mine was really bummed when he had to leave London and move to Brussells - after he moved he said he did not see the sun for 6 mos! Btw did you kick but riding with the 35 - 50 year olds? sounds like you put quite a few miles/kilometres on those tyres!
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