ROAD BIKE A1A

Get some speed up as you ride from Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine on A1A. If you go all the way it’s about a 25-mile ride one way.

Road Bike A1A Experience

While many may choose a mountain bike or beach cruiser when biking Ponte Vedra Beach, if you’re a road biker, try a straight shot down A1A from Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine. You will take in ocean views and the salt air for much of the ride and see many of the small residential areas that are located between these two cities.

You can depart from any number of parking areas but two to consider are Micklers Beach Landing and the North Parking Lot of the GTM. Once you’re on the road you need to be careful as most of A1A does not have designated bike lanes and the roadway can be narrow. You can be helpful to drivers by always riding single file, wearing bright clothing, riding during daylight hours and obeying all rules of the road.

If you ride from Micklers Beach Landing, it will be about a 17 mile ride to St. Augustine one way.

When you are biking, you can help ensure limited impacts to the surrounding areas by being a “Sustainable PVB Guest” – keep these recommendations in mind.

  • Use the water station at Mickler’s Beachfront Park to refill water bottles.
  • Make sure to share the road with other vehicles.

Details

Experience: Road Bike A1A

Address: Micklers Beach Landing – 1109 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082

Hours: Sunrise to sunset

Facilities Available: Off-beach parking, handicapped-accessible dune, walkover from the parking area, restrooms, showers, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, lifeguards staffed seasonally

Level of Difficulty: Can vary significantly depending on length of ride

Other Information: Visit the Ponte Vedra Visitor Information Center to learn more about the area.

Tips From The Experts

  1. Make sure to bring a lock if you will be going inside and leaving your bike unattended.
  2. Ride mid-morning – traffic will be lighter and it will still be cooler for the ride.