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Internet video demo, voice over narration by Gordon on south florida, the Sunshine State, the Gold Coast. A place where bicyclists can ride year round on any given day. You can see individuals, couples, and groups of riders plying the roads and gravel pathways from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach to jupiter and beyond, cyclists abound. It's saturday, even at the height of covid cyclists gathered to ride, but in much smaller numbers now, with many riders fully vaccinated, the groups have returned in force. This group consists of riders that started out in Deerfield Beach and have ridden the approximately 32 miles to reach palm beach inlet. Soon they'll be turning around and riding back to their starting point at close to 65 miles round trip. It's a grand fondo, a big ride. The roads are mostly smooth and plot with no freezing temperatures to widen fissures, road surface conditions remain smooth for years. Most road damage, in fact, is caused by the sheer volume of recent construction. Heavy vehicles, dump trucks and trailers, moving materials and heavy equipment account for some damage to road surfaces, their weight slowly breaking down the pavement. Trees buckle the road in some places. Still compared to other locations, the roads are smooth and easy to ride. Traveling along Coastal Route A one, a riders find themselves greeted by views of the Atlantic Ocean. South florida lacks elevation. The central portion of the peninsula is dominated by the remnants of the Everglades. The coast rise a mere few yards above sea level. This yields easy riding conditions, cyclists climb few hills. Many rises occurred due to overpasses or bridges In 65 miles. The riders might find that they have never climbed more than a dozen feet at a time with a net zero change in elevation on their out and back route. Like a lot of other areas of the United States, riders interactions with other vehicles and pedestrians cause worry and sometimes accidents, traffic becomes congested at key times during the day, During the, in season, a period ranging from october through april, travelers from colder climes, known locally as snowbirds. Come to south florida road usage by pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles can more than double compared to the offseason times of May through september, but you won't find that here. This expanse is a section of the Everglades is seen from a gravel maintenance road that runs along the levee in Palm Beach. County boaters, kayakers, hikers, birders and others enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife found along this section, which is part of the Arthur. Our Marshal National Wildlife Sanctuary, cyclists enjoy it too. Using mountain or gravel bikes, riders can navigate for hundreds of miles along gravel paths and trails. The sugar cane 300 a self supported race through these areas brings gravel riders from across the country to participate. The more locally oriented focal we ride and race traverses terrain slightly to the south. Another place you won't encounter vehicles is here at Markham Park and Broward County, due west of Fort Lauderdale. You can park here and find your way onto the gravel path that have followed north will take you into Palm Beach County. However, most cyclists come here for something else, the mountain biking circuit, as you watch this rider start the circuit, you can see that novices will have no problem. However, as you advance further into the course, you will find loops specifically designed for riders with more experience and courage. Although south florida lacks elevation changes, the Markham course has been specifically engineered to create the illusion of climbs and Descents, builders and placed rock gardens such as the one being traversed here. To challenge more experienced riders, builders emplaced rock gardens such as the one being traversed here. To challenge more experienced riders. Elevated promenades provide challenges for intermediate and advanced riders. Novices may also try this skills training area where they can improve basic handling prior to striking out on the course, here's another location lacking vehicle traffic. This is the village room at brian piccolo Park in Broward County. As you can see, this specially designed bicycle track is a different environment than any of the other types of cycling shown thus far at the velodrome, you come with your own fixing or a fixed gear, single speed bicycle, or you can rent the appropriate bike the ideas speed. Starting from a fixed position on the track, you race against. Other riders are against the clock to complete a fixed number of laps. You may also simply test your speed and skill as you can see the banked oval allows for high speed cornering riders experience a completely different form of riding a bike at the velodrome. If there is one problem with riding in south florida, whether on the road or on the trail, it is the onset of the wet season, bringing with it thunderstorms, high humidity and heat by May, average daily temperatures hover in the mid to upper eighties, Fahrenheit And the high dew point humidity make the temperature feel well into the 90s. By June and July perceived temperatures from mid morning to late afternoon, frequently exceed 100°F and often reach 110 riders with insufficient hydration. Face the possibility of heat stroke and dehydration, which can cause serious health problems and accidents, dizziness, accelerated heart rate and nausea are symptoms. Once these begin to manifest. However, the damage has been done. Riders experiencing any of these symptoms should stop immediately, attempt to find shade and consume liquids. If this cannot be accomplished, Rogers should call 911 for help. The Gold Coast of florida offers bicyclists a number of options to explore their sport. Everything from competitive amateur racing to leisurely. Scenic riding may be found. If you enjoy cycling, you will find South florida's bike scene to your liking.