Rider’s Struggle: Can You Find a Fun Road in Florida?

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Agreed, I live in Apollo Beach. it is hard to find a quiet road to ride on. And our cops are crazy aggressive. That is the kindest thing I can say about them.

[@AntiParallali]

Hey you're close to Shadetree Surgeon

[@sunsinger970]

​@@AntiParallalidon't Dox the Docta

[@rickh.959]

Living in the Orlando area, it is hard to find twisties, But we do the best we can. I usually stitch a ride together w/ known curvy roads and straights. I recommend finding roads next to lakes. They usually follow the shoreline.

[@rowdyriemer]

I LOVED riding around the west side of Lake Apopka, largely because everything else in the area sucked so bad by comparison. By Florida standards, that area isn't so flat, and Sugar Loaf Mountain (really just a hill) is the most predominant point in Florida - the highest on the peninsula. Also, where I lived just north of Apopka, there's a legitimately twisty road that was just north of my house. It's a stretch of 435/Mount Plymouth rd between Kelly Park Road and 46/Sorrento ave. The area with the twists is short, and cars are often in the way. But when cars are not in your way, it's fun - for a few minutes anyway. I used to wear a leather jacket when riding in the Orlando area. It was usually ok, because I commuted to work before the real misery started, and left work around 6:30 when it cooled off to more sane temperatures. But on the occasions where I road my bike during my lunch break, stopping at red lights was pure hell! I'm currently in the Panama City area where it's MUCH WORSE. Please, folks, don't vacation in Florida if you're wanting to do a lot of motorcycle riding when you get there. I still prefer riding my bikes, but I wish I were somewhere else.

[@CarportCarl]

Tallahassee FL has some curvy roads.

[@nicholaskalogris9985]

Have a blast in Florida! The Hudson Valley in New York has great twisty roads to ride on.

[@bobs1648]

Lali, I used to live in Florida and here's the problem I see. In PA you get 6 months of winter, in FL they get 6 days of winter. I ended up moving because I need seasons other than summer. Also, the only place in FL that you will find actual corners is at a track. Stay safe and good luck! 😁👍

[@acsamuels3396]

I live near Orlando, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Mt Dora area has some elevations and curves, that’s usually where I ride.

[@rowdyriemer]

I loved riding that area when I lived north of Apopka.

[@AlexR_44]

Good Stuff. We have two seasons here in PA; Winter and Construction, sometimes summer interrupts construction for a week in August.

[@imsa77]

Very cool watching your videos from my home state! My personal favorite is cruising along the coastlines of Florida for some nice ocean views. Personal favorite is taking A1A which runs from Jacksonville to Miami. While we don't have fun twisty roads we do have good weather all year long with the exception of the heat in the summer but with mild winters. I hope you didn't experience the recent hurricane that passed thru Florida.

[@9milsOn2wheels]

You have to go over to the other side, Brooksville and north of there have some twisty's, I use to live there.

[@rich075]

I live in South Florida and while it does suck not having curvy roads, we do get to ride year round 😃

[@Kreigmstr]

I put about 20k miles on my last bike in a little less than 2 years. Just riding around central Florida. Usaally riding to breakfast or lunch every weekend. You have to set your expectations. You're not going to get great twisty's. But you can find some ok stuff, outside the populated area's. Lake County has some ok stuff better than most I've seen close to Orlando. But very little of it is on a "main" route. And none of it is a very long stretch of curves. Ozello Trail over on the west coast is a little fun. Basically a road winding it's way through the coastal swamps. Decent restaurant called Peck's Old Port Cove is out towards the end of the road. It's a nice lunch spot if you enjoy seafood. From Orlando that's about a 2 hr ride though.

[@haneymoto]

Definitely not an easy task finding fun roads on FL. Here are a few of my favorites Scenic 17 - Avon Park Snake Rd - Miccoskee Indian reservation S Canoe Creek Rd - Kenansville North River Rd - Ft Meyers Kaner Highway - Indian Town And ask Shadetree about hauling a boat with a motorcycle. LOL

[@rodlappin6147]

I spent several winters in South Florida riding with the SFRC. There would be a ride every Sunday, rain or shine, hot or cold. Sure we toured many of the same long straight roads, but it was great fun riding to have lunch with some wonderful people. The Canopy Roads were my favorite.

[@1mangostick]

The 7 years I lived in fl were a straight road nightmare. Out on the west coast near spring hill you can find *some* twisty roads.. but nothing like what you're used to. If you haven't been out here to east TN, we have twisty roads for miles and miles and miles.. and some more miles. There's also the dragon if so inclined. :)

[@flyonawall6521]

To be honest, just driving in Orlando is insane, I can't imagine on a motorcycle. Florida's roads are basically "new" (not meaning good condition) so most of the roads were constructed to connect new urban areas. Shortest distance between two points? Straight. 🤣 The good thing about riding in Florida? You can ride all year round, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years etc. But riding June through September is like riding on the surface of the sun. That just makes road trips more fun! Be safe Lali !!! 👍

[@bailey9r]

Hey don't forget love bug season! Either one!

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

I took my motorcycle to Florida once. That was the summer of 1999. It was to hot to ride after 10 am an it had the most boring roads on the east coast. Never been back on a motorcycle. I am spoiled though, living near Chattanooga. All roads lead to twisties here.

[@bob4390]

Lived in Orlando for 10 years. Track Days are really the best opportunity to get some twisties in FL :) We live in SC now, just a stone's throw from the Tail of the Dragon, and lots of other great roads. :) Not hard to find twisties anywhere around here, just get off the main roads and you are sure to find some :) Love it!

[@LightAsh01]

@bob4390 just moved to Orlando from Miami. There are no true great spots.

[@rickzirkle4557]

I live in southwest florida if you gear up like I do it is to hot in the summer to ride not matter what you wear I use Revit and I bought the lightest color they have and it doesn't matter. During the winter when it coold down then your stuck in a traffic jam. I ususally ride at daybreak and try to be back by 9 before they wake up

[@SSG3084]

Ozello trail near Homosassa is the most twisty road I have found in Florida. Tomoka rd near Daytona and SR13 along st johns river are winding scenic routes

[@SoloRiderJoe]

Some nice scenic and twisty roads in Ormond Beach (the loop), it's close to Daytona Beach if you ever go to Biketoberfest or Bikeweek.

[@montimoghadas4695]

In the Clermont area part of Orlando there I a lot of hills so there is big chance for twisty roads but there may be a lot of traffic. Maybe if you can find a back road it would be nice

[@howardkim2067]

I'm so excited that you're in my area!!! hope you have fun!

[@AntiParallali]

Thank you!!

[@brucehall7506]

So no, you were so close to the twisties 🎉 You should have gone through Winter Garden to Montverde to Yahala. Give us advanced notice but I may have missed it

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Tuesday nights are bike night at Tamap Jo's, and Wednesday is Quaker Steak and Lube in Saint Pete. Thursdays is OCC in Clearwater. If you are planning to visit one of those. I will be there for an autograph on my 750. Yes, that is my actual helmet. I am hard to miss around Hillsborough County.

[@funkingfuss9724]

WOW! As a Life long Resident of Central Florida I am so Glad you are telling all you friends up North how terrible it is down here. There are NO TWISTIES ANYWHERE down here. And the entire state is just one big Swamp. Thanks for letting all your friends know they should stay in Phili. That way when I take my bike out to the Green Swamp and cut across Green Pond road through the twisties I won't have to slow down for them. Or if I take the The Green mountain Scenic Hwy through Winter Garden up to Altona to Mount Dora I know the way won't be crowded. OH! you forgot to tell them about all the Alligators that hang out in the road, just waiting for Yanky Bikers. Please, keep up the Great job!

[@kevlarV2rocketRSV]

Tow Spicy Boi out here to California during the 'winter months'. The roads are great. I know Southern California is always talked about but up here in Northern California we have excellent riding roads. If you ever do make it out here, hit me up!

[@benjaelee]

Yay! new upload right as class ends, its a good day today

[@AntiParallali]

Timing on point

[@FireForEffect1533]

In Florida we don't have twisty roads, but we have INCREDIBLY bad drivers to dodge all the time!

[@AntiParallali]

Haha that I did notice!

[@baiku600rr]

Cool video Lali! Its tough out here for us florida folks 🥲

[@FastSundayflyer]

Hi Lali, I apologise for this late message! I just wanted to extend my best wishes for a Happy new year! I love your channel and I am super impressed with you earning your PHD. I am recently retired but was a hospital worker for 35 years. In my career I was fortunate to have worked with some smart people so I have a small idea of the dedication and effort it would take to earn a PHD! Hope you have a great year and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers! 🤗

[@AntiParallali]

Thanks, that's super kind of you! I appreciate it.

[@katanapr3]

I lived 18 years in Central Florida and it is pretty boring place to ride. Monte Verde was a good place before all the development. You can drive a few hours to the Track in Jennings, thats always fun. Sadly I sold all my bikes years ago, and now I live in the panhandle and there are nice road here, but my riding days are over now.

[@barrythatcher9349]

Love the orange jacket. Need to be seen.

[@MiamiJato]

Thats why I own an H2 cause its great to speed in Florida, thats about it, no cops and you can do 180mph all the time basically.....

[@cliffordmaggard9403]

Get out to rt 33 towards Lakeland plenty of twsties out that way✌️

[@56Spookdog]

Living in San Francisco all my life no hills or turns would bore me to tears.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Have fun out there!

[@kramer8865]

You are right; not a lot of twisty technical roads in Florida, but there sure are a lot of really beautiful scenic rides. EDIT: On the bright side we do get to ride year round 😎

[@AntiParallali]

Very true! I am jealous of your nice weather

[@DaGn0528]

You must be from northern FL. Daily storm level rains and heat injury level temperatures in the summer is not year-round riding. With your definition, anywhere is year-round riding based on what risk you want to take or what you're comfortable with. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[@Orionleo]

My favorite color is red and that red jacket is BRIGHT homie I need to get it

[@Isolationrides]

try Ocala area. very nice roads out here

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

I love an in line 4 but that MT sounds the best.

[@AntiParallali]

I agree 😉

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I rode in NW PA Summer of 2023 lot's of Hilly Curvey roads , but not smart to rind them fast because of never ended blind driveways. That's the nice thing about a race Track and Tail of the Dragon. Out West in the Mountains you don't have driveways every 300 yards and often you can see a lot father ahead. There are Millions of Idiot Drivers in FL Half the people are going way too slow and the other half are going way too fast. The two don't mix. In 2020 I was driving an 18 wheeler in Fl around Auburndale I noticed that about 40% of the cars on the road were dented and smashed up. It looks like people get into fender benders non stop. A dangerous place to ride a motorcycle. Also a very dangerous place to be during a Thunderstorm is on a Motorcycle . There still is a lot of Rural AG land in parts of FL that could be fun to ride on.

[@jktho]

Bike sounds gooood

[@CarportCarl]

😂😂😂😂 you hate the cold but live in PA 😂😂😂😂. Ya need to live in the Phoenix metro area in the winter and PA in the summer. This would give you access to ALL of AZ roads for riding.

[@Steve-Kratz]

Boulevard! Represent!

[@frenzyjd]

I just moved to Orlando for college and am in dire need of finding some fun roads. I'm going to go insane!

[@rowdyriemer]

The Sugar Loaf Mountain area is at least kinda scenic. Well, for Florida anyway.

[@aragos32727]

Ozello trail south of Crystal river. Literally the only Curves in the entire state. Rode out there with @BikerDaddyThoughts Good little restaurants.

[@MotoSteve]

laugh ....straight and more straight aways ,,,lol,,,good video

[@zach3864]

Great video I’ll get my bike down that way at some point. I’m from northern Delaware is there any nice roads to ride in pa that are not to far over the state line

[@RobertYonng]

Dean still road and sand lake

[@CC-sj8hd]

Big Bend in North Florida… but with the recent hurricane it could be a cleanup operation at the moment.

[@rowdyriemer]

I noticed a few weekends ago that riding 98 around Apalachicola was kinda scenic.

[@Frank_Torre]

Flying Eyes are the best bit of gear outside of a helmet. Getting migraines because your old 👓 create pressure points on your temples is the worst. Also curvy twisty roads in Florida sounds like a fictional thing.

[@xNemesiSxPR]

you know i was watching a few videos of people in Florida and i was saying that, i am not a rider would like to be but riding in Florida seems boring, everything is plane and straight line. I am from Puerto Rico and here if you go deep into the mountainous area they have lot of curves and stuff, even the highway is not always straight line.

[@3d_axe]

am man and we have the same blue summer revit jacket which was very good while I was driving but when I stopped it was unbearable maybe I should look at the red one?? (I'm from Greece)

[@realBkay]

Did u visit Shadetree during ur time in FL? He could recommend the types of roads u were looking for.

[@JamesKing_Jr]

Not sure what city you're in but... Heckscher Drive or State Road 13 (San Jose Blvd) in Jacksonville are both enjoyable.

[@AntiParallali]

I was near Orlando but I think you're right, North Florida is the way to go

[@jakemonster001]

It’s the Lali Show!

[@andreyavich]

Sugarloaf mountain isn’t too far

[@MalShakur]

I live in Orlando. There are no great technical roads. Sorry. You'll need to head up to Jennings GP to really scratch that itch.

[@sunsinger970]

cities make the air temperature warmer around you.

[@vasoll]

This made me think of your "Applying to be a Ducati rider" video. So, Florida is a Ducati rider's perfect MotoGP course...

[@AntiParallali]

Pretty much! 🤣

[@jonpeters5194]

I met a kid in fla who tried to point me to the "twisties " I protested that they did not exists so showed me on google maps... It was a clover leaf on 95 and 528 ha ha ha

[@AntiParallali]

Well... it's something 😅

[@maguslascivious4980]

Talk to Shadetree about hauling boats with a bike LOL.

[@AntiParallali]

I was thinking the same thing 🤣

[@jmc1771]

Iowa riders have the same pain.

[@jomarvida]

go to Yalaha that is a nie one for you

[@OldSkoolNick-c2f]

I have been in Florida 10 yrs now and I am still trying to find a hairpin turn…lol

[@AntiParallali]

Hahaha oh no!

[@surferdude642]

Take a class from motorman Jerry Palladino, he's located in Florida and he'll have you doing tight hairpin turns, left and right.

[@KNBProds]

i used to live in orlando. you found the only twisties there....

[@kc0lif]

should be cooler in October.

[@Ryan-mv5wi]

The idea of a place that uses a grid for city planning makes my adhd and ocd happy, but no fun roads make me sad 😢 so Florida is neutral 😂

[@broc2727]

Florida does not have any twisty roads, they have a few roads with some curves. Twisties and curves are not the same thing.

[@wilgarcia1]

Im surprised how clean that water looks.

[@AntiParallali]

Very not swamp like haha

[@Ruse_wheels]

We call that the sugar loaf ride.

[@ryolegends-1]

De la MotorBike direct aici!

[@kurtinfl]

No, Florida doesn't really have twisties... at least not that close to the big cities. We have more pleasant scenic rides with the occasional sweeper, not quite the thing most want for spirited sport riding.

[@ROrneli]

Florida is boring AF to ride, there are some decent roads north of orlando by lake view, but here in south florida is as flat as it comes

[@alanbrown5593]

That's because it's all they can handle. No shadetree 😢

[@AntiParallali]

I visited him but we just didn't vlog unfortunately, it was too late + hurricane was happening

[@alanbrown5593]

@@AntiParallali Hope everyone is safe. Scotland; worst weather, best climate.

[@ronjones-6977]

You are only a couple hours away from the Freedom Factory. Y'all have mutual friends.

[@matthewmcgirr9394]

Tail of the Gecko!

[@SteveHammer-b3k]

At least you're not in Kansas or Nebraska, straight road hell and flat.

[@nycjanedoe]

It's because there are no mountains.

[@stank.nooner2987]

When you can’t lean side to side, lean back! Spicy Boy wheelies make all routes fun!

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

My chicken strips are one thumb wide I can not find a single place to get lower. Not even at Jennings. I could cheat and lower tire pressure and ride a few laps around my neighborhood, But I really do not care.

[@AntiParallali]

Time to find a roundabout haha

[@iainf6]

If you like lots of bends how about my country...🇬🇧

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Ha Ha, No one here understands 4-way stops or roundabouts. Be prepared to be annoyed.

[@AntiParallali]

Nobody in PA does either...😂

[@PaulsMotoZen]

A fun road in Florida? I have not been to Florida in forty five years, but I can say that any road that leaves any state is usually well maintained.

[@DonkeyDongDoug]

yeah, Florida is pretty shit for riding on the road

[@20fenix08]

Stop bashing Florida. You’re talking about central Florida. Ride northwest Florida. You will find plenty roads that are twisty and hilly.

[@dylanc2806]

holy shit their drivers are so bad lmao

[@jace2wheel762]

8 hour ride north is US hwy 129. See also the tail of the dragon. Do that instead! 😂

[@AntiParallali]

Definitely need to try tail of the dragon. I want to go when it's not very crowded though and Idk when that is :/

[@jace2wheel762]

@@AntiParallali reach out to another motovlogger named @cubanrider. He can help you better than i can and he puts out solid content too!

[@simonkennedy6116]

You want twisties? Northern Ireland's got you covered

[@AntiParallali]

That's only a few minutes ride from me 😅😅😅😅

[@ahmadsaeid]

Want twisty roads? Just come to Turkey. EZ 😊

[@AntiParallali]

Or Romania or anywhere in Europe 😆

[@ahmadsaeid]

@@AntiParallali True 😊