Miami Ride Guide
Miami riding is flat, fast, and hot, centered on the Rickenbacker Causeway and Key Biscayne. Wind off the ocean and the heat-and-humidity index are the only real variables.
Climatology
Hot humid summers (78–92°F) with daily afternoon storms and a hurricane season, and warm dry winters (60–80°F) that are the prime riding months. It rarely gets cold.
Season by season
Spring
Mar–MayWarm and increasingly humid. Early starts as the heat builds toward summer.
Summer
Jun–OctSunrise rides only — heat, humidity, and daily storms. Hurricane season runs through November.
Fall
NovThe humidity finally breaks. Pleasant, drier days return for longer rides.
Winter
Dec–FebPeak season — warm, dry, and breezy. The best months to ride the Key.
Signature rides
Rickenbacker Causeway
10 miThe local proving ground — the one real bridge climb, then flat across to the Key.
Key Biscayne Loop
14 miFlat laps out to Bill Baggs park. Fast, exposed, and all about the ocean wind.
Old Cutler Road
24 miShaded banyan-canopy road south through Coral Gables. The cooler, scenic option.
Frequently asked
Is Miami a good place to cycle?
Miami riding is flat, fast, and hot, centered on the Rickenbacker Causeway and Key Biscayne. Wind off the ocean and the heat-and-humidity index are the only real variables.
What is the weather like for cycling in Miami?
Hot humid summers (78–92°F) with daily afternoon storms and a hurricane season, and warm dry winters (60–80°F) that are the prime riding months. It rarely gets cold.
What are the best bike rides in Miami?
Standout routes include Rickenbacker Causeway (10 mi), Key Biscayne Loop (14 mi), Old Cutler Road (24 mi).
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