Traveling to siesta key in April. Trying to decide 1) whether to plan to cycle while I'm there, and 2) if yes, whether to bring my bike or try and find a nice rig to rent.

First of all, the riding seems nice so I'm leaning towards a yes to Q1. It's not a trip meant to be centered around riding, but it seems that heading north along the shore past mote marine lab and up longboat key looks like a great ride worth doing (from NY so would be a welcome change of scenery). Would plan on like 1 to 2 hour rides on one or two of the three days there. The road looks fine from a safety perspective, Am I wrong? I'd plan to go early in morning to beat heavy traffic. Anything else I should know about if I want to do that ride? Bridge restrictions, tolls, or anything?

Next, my preferred plan would be to find a nice road bike to rent that way I don't have to shlep around with my bike case. Though, I'm not opposed to doing this, as renting carries its own logistical issues as well. The tipping factor is that if renting I'd want to rent a really nice bike, kinda as a treat to myself. Found one place which rents supersix's with 105, but would like something nicer. Anywhere in the general sarasota/siesta area that rents higher spec rides?

Thanks! Can't wait to run on that beach...