Bicycling in Miami and Miami Beach

Perfect weather and flat terrain make Miami-Dade County a popular place for cyclists; however, biking here can also be quite dangerous. Be very vigilant when biking on Miami Beach, or better yet, steer clear and bike the beautiful paths of Key Biscayne.

Key Cycling (61 Harbor Dr., Key Biscayne, 33149. 305/361-0061) rents bikes for $15 for two hours, $20 for the day, and $60 for the week.

On Miami Beach the proximity of the Miami Beach Bicycle Center (601 5th St., South Beach, Miami Beach, 33139. 305/531-4161) to Ocean Drive and the ocean itself makes it worth the $24 per day (or $8 per hour), $80 for the week.

For a free color-coded map that points out streets best suited for bicycles, contact the Miami-Dade County Bicycle Coordinator (Metropolitan Planning Organization, 111 N.W. 1st St., Ste. 910, Miami, 33128. 305/375-1647)