| Taking a slow ride
across Ft. Myers Beach is a relaxing way to spend a pleasant afternoon.
This run can be equally pleasurable north to south or south to north.
For our ride today, we’ll be starting off at Fort
Myers Harley Davidson. The best route to the beach from Ft. Myers
HD is to head west on Colonial to McGregor Blvd, then south. McGregor
Blvd. turns into San Carlos Blvd. Heading south on San Carlos Blvd., we
ride across San Carlos Island and over the bridge onto Ft. Myers Beach.
At the base of the
bridge take the left fork onto Estero Blvd. You will note that there
are plenty of bike friendly establishments lining the boulevard. Crossing
over Big Carlos Pass onto Lover’s Key, pay attention to your speed,
as local law enforcement likes to observe the flow of traffic. Once
on Bonita Beach Road, take a right on to Vanderbilt Beach Road. Taking
another right at 8th Street will bring you to Royal
Scoop Homemade Ice Cream.
After refreshments,
head back to Bonita Beach Road and Turn east to Imperial Parkway. Imperial
Parkway is a great way to bypass the harrowing adventure known as Highway
41. Imperial eventually turns into Three Oaks Parkway which currently
ends at Alico Road. A right on Alico, then a left on Ben Hill Griffen
Parkway/Treeline Avenue will bring you back to Colonial Blvd. A left
here will lead you back to Ft. Myers HD.
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