I would like to invite you to join me in the annual Buffalo scenic ride. The American bison roams right here in Central Florida and you may get to see them on this ride. After this stop we ride to Mt. Sugarloaf on a country road surrounded by working farms. The road there after counts numerous infamous hills such as Hospital hill, Buck hill, Heavens hill among others. The surface of the earth shows that at one time these were dunes. Seashells can be found. Today, neat rows of citrus trees cover rolling hills. For a great and inexpensive lunch we’ll stop in Tavares across from the seaplane parking. A vintage train may roll by, (just twenty feet from your table) occasionally pulled by a steam locomotive. Then we roar along Lake Dora on a fantastic road covered by oak trees on one site and villas built around the 19th century, into the historic settlement of Mt. Dora eventually ending at Panera Bread where the ride started.

Tour starts Saturday January 16 at 9:00 AM with a coffee/bagel in Panera Bread 1538 W. SR 441 Apopka. Kickstands up at 10:00 AM. There is ample parking if you trail your bike.

Local lodging:
Rodeway Inn ($65. per room) 407-886-1010 (SR 441 )