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4.57 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.57
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Sep 30, 2008

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jcv611
April 14, 2017
There are amazing motorcycle roads in Pasco and…
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time4fun
2 McR Points
January 2, 2012
This was a great ride, took about three hours to…
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Written Directions


Note: The above map is only a close representation of this route. This particular route is very detailed and so it has been broken up into two separate maps below.

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. Note: The directions for this route are extensive and Gary has created a Google map with labeled turning points. Just click on the Google map above and see each of the turning points and read their associated directions.
Detailed Map - Part 1 (starts at The Breakfast Nook in Lutz, FL)
View North Tampa Circuit (part 1) in a larger map
Detailed Map - Part 2 (starts at Lake Ioala Rd & St Joe Rd in Dade City, FL)
View North Tampa Circuit (part 2) in a larger map

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.

Drive Enjoyment

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.

Tourism Opportunities

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. If you start off with a full tank, you can make the circuit without having to fill up, unless you ride hard thru the 1st half of the ride . . . then you might have to top off somewhere along the way before the end. The best time to take this route is in the early morning. You won't find much traffic out in the country, but when you get near the cities, it will slow you down some.









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jcv611
April 14, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
There are amazing motorcycle roads in Pasco and Hernando counties, this rider could have easily taken more scenic routes and stayed off of US 98, US 301, and I 75.
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time4fun
January 2, 2012
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
This was a great ride, took about three hours to complete and had a blast from start to finish. Thanks for the great route!
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Guest
February 22, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I'd have to say this is the best ride I've done yet in Florida. Way to go Garry. It really showed me aspects of Florida I'd not experienced before. Did the ride for the first time in March of 2009 and the smell of orange blossoms was great. About to do it again in late February of 2011.

FWIW, I've run a motorcycle touring company in the northeast for 15 years.
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