Last week, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC). Being one of the 42 new and renewing communities this round, Indian River County, FL., with the bronze-level BFC status, is aiming to be the best in the region with its ocean front shoreline along Florida’s Atlantic coast.

[photo above – Cyclists enjoying one of the designated bike lanes in Indian River County]

An area known for its tropical tranquility, its fame comes from citrus fruits and nesting turtles. Here you will find a center of regional ecology dependent on clean water that is perfect for active fishing, farming and the tourism industry there. And with the fabulous Florida climate, they boast that long bike rides are possible nearly every day of the year.

With 16 miles of soft sand ocean beaches in the area and rarely crowded, Indian River County may be worth checking out for a future trip?

About a 100 miles north of Miami or a 100 miles south of Orlando’s tourism attractions, here is some bicycling information to meet-up and ride when visiting the area.

Source: League of American Bicyclists