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Originally Posted by Constant Phil
What time is this at? Its like 75-80% humidity early in the mornings out here
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Yea, it sucks for sure can't do anything about the humidity but I find the sweet spot is usually between 6:30 to 8pm. I'm kinda lucky here as the bike paths we have go through lots of state parks so there is tree canopy across most of it and part is on a very big lake the rest runs near the St Johns River but there is also lots of little natural fresh water springs and that water is very cold so it's a bit cooler due to the breeze & water.
You can't do anything about the humidity though just have to deal with it. Personally I don't sweat a lot so it doesn't bug me as much as the actual heat does..
Anyway I l;eave the house on bike do the west end of the path that dead ends into a state park at a St Johns river boat dock & camp ground. It's like 6 miles then I usually sit around a bit then head home. It's sort of a easy 12 mile ride all flat with a few parks along the way with natural springs, benches ect..
It's not the normal FL you think of as Sandy Beaches & Palm trees.. It's more rural, with big oak tree canopies similar to like you'd see up in Tallahassee or Gainesville area but this is north of Orlando on the way to Daytona.
Now the other end of the path, goes east and there is no shade there it goes through big fields and more pine tree type woods. I never do that way it's like a 25 mile ride or so to US1 but it's hot as fuck because of no shade and it's not near the river/lakes. I'm really very lucky at this location due to all the water near by and the heavy tree growth and lots of parks along the way..
If it wasn't for the heat and bugs it wouldn't be a bad area.. but man the heat here kills you.. The only draw back is you can't go swimming in any of the lakes or the river because too many fucking alligators and other shit that will bite you and the water is dark as fuck due to all the trees/plants in the water.