Escape the north and cycle flat, protected rail trails — plus scenic riding on the barrier islands and beaches along the serene waters of Florida’s gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. Relish these carefully designed cycling routes in Pinellas and Sarasota counties. You stay ALL five nights right on the beach, allowing for morning and evening strolls during the ideal conditions in late fall or early spring. Each day features riding on rail trails with options for additional road miles — and the road miles are frequently in bike lanes or on quiet roads. Plus, dine on fresh seafood and other local treats. You spend the first three days on St. Pete Beach, primarily exploring the Pinellas Trail and numerous state parks and beaches. A short shuttle on Wednesday takes you to the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County, where you enjoy rail trails and easy access to Casey Key — with its slow-traffic road and easy connections to bike trails and to miles of roads with dedicated bike lanes. Whether you want to ride just on trails, or you are looking for extra early- and late-season miles, this trip provides a great combination of beaches and biking to create a vacation you’ll never forget! This is also an ideal trip to bring along a non-riding companion to enjoy the beaches and museums, including the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg and options to visit Sarasota’s famous Ringling Museum — with both art collections and circus history. On the March dates, you might even be able to attend an MLB spring training baseball game.