The way points of this bicycle route:
Leave from the Acme Bicycle Shop parking lot head to W. Helen Ave.
Turn left on W. Helen Ave
Turn Rt on Gill St
Turn right on W. Virginia Ave
Turn left on Cooper St
Turn Rt on Olympia Ave
Turn Rt on Washington Loop Road. This loop traves around the Shell Creek Resevoir. Hathaway Park is a beautiful park on Shell Creek and makes a great rest stop.
Washington Loop Rd encircles Shell Creek and Hathaway Park is a beautiful place for a rest stop along the Shell Creek. This loop can be bypassed by staying on Rt 17 if you are not interested in a Century.
Turn Rt and continue on Rt 17/Duncan Rd
Turn Rt on Rt 17
An old Florida town that has pretty much died out. There is some railroad tracks and an Antique store. It makes another good place for a quick break.
Another small Florida village. There is a Quick Mart here if you need supplies.
An old Florida city with a real Rodeo, antique shops, restaurants and a handsome Courthouse.
Turn Rt onto State Rd 66. The Betsy Ross Diner is a few blocks down the road. After lunch, head back towards Rt. 17
Still another old Florida Town. Old Train engine at the Pioneer Park.
A quaint sandwich shop. Good food, and the midpoint of the ride.
Turn Rt onto Riverside Dr. This is a very pleasant ride on a rural road that parallels the Charlotte Harbor.
Turn Left onto Florida St
Turn left on Lavila Rd
Turn Left on Cooper and then an immediate Rt on E. Virginia Ave
Turn left on Gill St
Turn left on Helen Ave
Back to the starting pt. Congratulations on your Century.
Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:
Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.
A great Century with a quaint restaurant at the midpoint.
Tagged with: Recreational, Training, Onroad, Smooth, Safe, Rural, Scenic, Touring