Sunday, November 16at 11:00am starting out in Sarasota going north to Tampa and Lutz where we have lunch.
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This route starts in Land O Lakes, FL at SR 54 & Collier Pkwy. It winds thru the county of north Tampa almost up to Brooksville, east to Trilby, south to Dade City & Zephyrhills and back west to Land O Lakes
Scenery
On this route you will be taken out into the open country of north Tampa. After just a short distance, you will hardly realize that you are still in Florida. The scenery on this route includes many horse & cattle ranches as well as orange groves. If you take this route in the springtime (March) when the orange blossoms are blooming, you will definitely smell the sweet aroma of oranges wafting from the groves. Florida is not really known for being hilly, but there are a few places along this route that will surprise you with panoramic views of the countryside.

Road Quality
Most of the roads on this route are good, however there are a couple of roads in the middle that are narrow and are a little bumpy and may have sand or pebbles in the corners, so just slow down & enjoy the scenery.

Roadside Amenities
There aren't too many amenities after you get into the ride simply because you're out in the middle of the county. but later in the ride you will be going thru Dade City & Zephyrhills where there are plenty of restaurants, shops & things to do if you wish.

This particular route is not a destination ride from point A to point B, but more of a combination ride with some twisties & sweepers in some places, as well as nice relaxing straight cruising roads towards the end.