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.
Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine
Road Biking the Coast
While many may choose a mountain bike or beach cruiser when biking in Ponte Vedra Beach, if you’re a road biker, try a straight shot down A1A from Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine. You’ll enjoy ocean views and the salt air for much of the ride and see many small residential communities between the two cities.
You can depart from any number of parking areas, but two to consider are Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park and the north parking lot of the GTM Research Reserve. Once you’re on the road, be careful — most of A1A does not have designated bike lanes, and the roadway can be narrow. Help drivers by riding single file, wearing bright clothing, biking during daylight hours, and following all traffic laws.
If you ride from Mickler’s Landing, it’s about a 17-mile trip to St. Augustine one way.
Details
Experience: Road Bike A1A
Address: Mickler's 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.
Expert Tips
✓ Secure Your Bike
Bring a lock if you’ll be going inside and leaving your bike unattended.
✓ Time Your Ride
Ride mid-morning — traffic is lighter and the temperature is still comfortable. Use the water station at Mickler’s Beachfront Park to refill your bottles.
✓ Share the Road
Always stay alert and give vehicles plenty of space while biking along A1A.