Bikes On the Bay

Although Bikes on the bay was actually on the Alafaia River, this was a great way to get outdoors, be active and support a small business.
There isn’t much to it. It is located next to and sort of behind a bar called «The Beer Shack». In fact the only reason that you know you are in the right place is the sign.
The bikes are not the most comfortable thing you will ever sit on and it does take a minute to get the hang of it but once you get going, it’s an enjoyable ride. Don’t expect to go fast, or to have an exciting adventure. This is an active yet peaceful way to enjoy the river and it was adventure enough for me. You pay per hour and for me one hour was enough because my legs were tired!
What I liked most about this location was that it’s near the end of the River close to the bay. Here the river was nice and wide yet, the water was calm and there wasn’t much boat traffic. If you are up to the challenge and have super strong legs, I suppose you could make it out to the bay but you will need more than an hour.
A fun way to enjoy beautiful Florida.