Boca Raton Cycling

Triathlon Forum
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I have a work conference next week and spending a few nights in Boca Raton - right on the water. I’m considering renting a bike and doing a couple rides (30-50miles?) early in the AM before work

Strava suggests going north, or south, along A1A

  1. anyone ridden this road and is it safe on bike (particularly in the dark / morning) ?
  2. anywhere else to ride?
  3. suggestions where I can rent up a road bike for a couple days?

Thanks!

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A1A by Boca is totally fine. I would suggest going North up towards Palm Beach. Great route!

Definietly have lights on, but overall it’s pretty safe.

3

Can I get 60ish miles in along that route ?

I called a few shops in the area and none do road bike rentals - so looks like I’ll be flying w my bike

4

boca to palm beach is probably 45ish. you could always add some going south before or after.

Call LC Tri Shop. they’re in west palm but might have roadie rentals

5

A1A is really your only option. I haven’t been as far down south to Boca but I would recommend riding north towards to the north end of Palm Beach Island. You will see lots of cyclist. Car traffic starts to pick up around 9 am so early morning is better.

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Palmetto Park Road (a popular starting spot in Boca Raton along A1A with free parking) north to Palm Beach Inlet turnaround and back is 59 miles and change, approximately a 3 hour flat ride along the ocean. It’s a popular weekend morning route.

As a S FL native, A!A is the only place to ride.

Bike rentals is a hard one. Have you tried calling Boca Bike Shop or Jim’s Bicycles in neighboring Deerfield Beach?

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I called 4 shops y’day and none had rentals. I’ll just fly w my bike, not a huge issue

Thanks for Route tips - I’ll do a1a like you suggested