I wanna start riding outdoors!!!

[Xrayted]

She knew that if you got a bike, eventually you'd wind up here and be spending all your rent and food money on biking clothes like the rest of us.

Yep, true.

[marimar12]

Thanks ladies. Velogirl...I live in Downtown Miami so I'll go over some bike routes on Key Biscayne. I hear Oleta River has some trails too.

[Pedal Wench]

Marimar, the riding out on Key Biscayne is wonderful. No bike lanes, but the shoulder is VERY wide, and there is a lot of bike traffic so the cars expect to see cars. For a short ride, you can even go into Bill Baggs State park at the end of Key Biscayne, just to get used to being near cars.

There is also a bike path from Coconut Grove down Old Cutler Ridge. The problem is that it's only on one side of the road, and cars that are pulling out of driveways and sidestreets will not turn right to see you if you're riding against traffice. The Everglades cycling club is probably a great place to start, or ask the nice people at Mack Cycle for their recommendations for starting road rides.

[marimar12]

Petal Wench- do you live near by? Thanks for the heads up, I actually do my long runs on Key Biscayne. My goal for next year is to do a tri. and the adventure race at Oleta River (if I find a partner). I ran a 5k at Biil Baggs and noticed alot of bikers riding the trail. I am going to start there this Sun since I have dragon boat practice Sat. I'm thinking I should go aroung 6:30 - 7am.

[Pedal Wench]

I don't, but my boyfriend does. Oh! You could also do loops on Virginia Key. Long, straight road, little traffic, and good view at the end. The road is only about 1.5 miles long, but it's great for doing intervals.

[Dianyla]

Well, unfortunately it is true. You could be hit by a truck. You could also trip on a curb, hit your head, and die tomorrow.

Only you can figure out what level of risk you're willing to accept in order to live your definition of a rich and fulfilling life.