While much of the country is watching leaves change, bundling up in sweaters, and fighting fall chills, residents of Daytona Beach enjoy 80-degree weather all through October.
To take advantage of a warm fall, you might consider renting a bicycle. At Politis & Matovina, P.A., we support recreational biking, but we also you to be careful.
Florida is the most dangerous state for cyclists, so bicycle accidents are a real threat.
Keep reading to learn about the best rental shops in town, and to explore precautions you can take to keep yourself safe!
The 5 Best Bike Rentals in Daytona Beach
- Blue Coast Shop – With a 5-star rating on Yelp and a convenient location right next to the beach, Blue Coast Shop offers bicycles AND safety gear. This small, family-friendly business also offers bikes with child seats. Rentals start at $7 per hour and $25 per day.
- E-Cycles Daytona – This business is unique because they only rent electronic bicycles. If you are not familiar with biking in Florida, you should be careful with e-bikes because of their increased speeds. To stay safe, you can always go on one of E-Cycle’s guided tours.
- Daytona Adventures – For more e-bike tours, check out Daytona Adventures. With fat tire bicycles, tour guides will be able to lead you off the beaten path.
- Daytona Electric Bikes – Another option for e-bikes is Daytona Electric Bikes. This company offers longer, more scenic tours and also rents e-trikes and Kick Scooters. Tours start at $75.
- Bob’s Bike Shop – For more traditional beach cruisers, visit Bob’s Bike Shop. Locals love this business, which has been voted “Best Around” for 16 years in a row!
Bicycle Safety Tips
Even though a summer bike ride in the middle of October can feel like a vacation, you cannot ride away from safety concerns.
To avoid accident and injury, follow the tips below:
- Always wear a helmet (according to AAA, this can reduce your risk of injury by 85%)
- Look ahead instead of at the road below
- Don’t share bikes (unsecured passengers can easily get hurt)
- Ride in single file and follow other bikes at a safe distance
- Plan your route ahead of time and know where you’re going (or take a tour!)
- Ride with traffic on the right side of the road
- Avoid heavy traffic and busy roads
- Don’t ride at night (or use lights)
- Be familiar with local laws and regulations (your bike shop can help with this!)
Who to Call if Anything Goes Wrong:
Celebrating a warm fall should be tons of fun, especially if you keep safety in mind.
At the end of the day, however, you can only control your own actions.
If you are hit by a negligent driver or otherwise harmed while biking around Daytona Beach, our bicycle accident attorneys at Politis & Matovina, P.A. are here for you.
Call us at (386) 333-6613, or come into our local office for a free case evaluation.