Hi Wildhawk!
I am in St. Petersburg...and you are right if you get out of town a bit there are great places to bike....the Suncoast Trail and the Withlocochee trails are my favorite!
You mention a May MS 150....which one? We have done X5 the Mid Florida Chapter MS 150 (goes to Sea World). And a few others out of state. Thinking of doing the one that goes to Key West next year.
Just keep "lurking" around the forum and you'll get lots of advice...and things to try. Always remember...what works for one may not work for another. So do what feels best for you!

As for Faye...yep...so much for the "mandatory evacuation" order for my area (flood zone)--barely seen a drop of rain. Just darn clouds. Needs to clear up so I can bike on Sunday!

Oh and welcome back to biking!