Getting from place to place on Anna Maria Island is a breeze! You can get from one end of the island to the other by car, foot, or even golf cart at just seven miles long. Yet, one of the most fun, affordable, eco-friendly, and healthy methods of transportation is by bike.
Benefits of Biking on Anna Maria Island
Numerous dedicated biking trails across the island make it that much more convenient for you and the family to hit the trails together. Not only is biking a great family activity, but it allows you to enjoy the fresh sea breeze and island sand up close while burning a few calories. Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a biker, there’s no better time to start! You certainly won’t find a more beautiful place.
Where to Rent Your Bike?
Fortunately, you need not worry about packing a bike along with your beach gear. Anna Maria Island Adventure Rentals offers the best Anna Maria Island bike rentals at affordable prices. AMIAR is the top rental destination on the island, so you can’t go wrong!
For kids, children’s bikes are available with a coaster brake for safe, smooth stopping. They include a double-guard chain guard for added suspension, padded handlebars for extra safety, and an oversized steel frame and training wheels. Bikes are available for ages ranging from 3-5, 4-8, and 8 and up. Rental prices start at $10.
Women’s rentals feature a lightweight 28.5-pound frame that comes in either 24” or 26”. Costs are $12 per day or $39 per week. Men’s rentals offer lightweight alloy rims ideal for beginners or advanced bikers. The daily rental price is $12, the three-day price is $25, and the weekly price is $39.
Cruisin’ for two is now possible with 26” tandem bikes! Features include hand-built hi-ten steel tandem frame with an oversized fork, extra-large cruise spring saddles, easy reach cruise handlebars, and cruise rise stems, rear coaster brake, and half wrap front and rear fenders. Pay $19 per day or $60 for 4-6 days.
For little ones who are not quite ready to ride out on their own, co-pilot training attachments are the perfect option to tag along with mom or dad. They come attached to either a women’s 24” or 26” inch or a men’s 26”. Safety features include easy on and off mounting, a custom-designed chain guard for better protection, a front splash fender, and a high-profile safety flag for better visibility. Additionally, the freewheeling design allows children to coast while mom or dad is peddling. Prices start at $60.
Bike trailers are perfect for bringing the kids just about anywhere. They are a quick and convenient hook up to your bike rental and are spacious enough to carry two children, perhaps even a few grocery bags. Costs start from $35.
Alternatively, adult bikes with a child’s seat provide another effective way to bring small children along on your adventures. The child’s seat comes already attached to a 26” unisex bike. The seat can hold up to 25 pounds with its three-point harness, padded overhead, restraint bar, and foot strap. Pricing starts at $44.
How to Rent?
To reserve your rental, book online at AMIAR’s website or call at 941-254-2311. Depending on your rental option, bikes may be delivered to your vacation rental. Otherwise, you can visit the main office at 102 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Office hours are regularly 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to bike rentals, AMIAR offers a wide range of services, including golf cart rentals, beach and baby item rentals, boat rentals, fishing charters, and guided activities and tours. AMIAR is an excellent place to look for ways to keep the entire family entertained whatever your vacation needs.
A Few Things to Consider
Biking on Anna Maria Island is very safe; however, to ensure maximum safety for yourself, your loved ones, and others, make sure to follow the local law. Ride on the same side of the road as traffic is flowing. Use hand signals at stops and turns with shoulder checks. Yield to pedestrians and use crosswalks when applicable. Remember, anyone under 16 is required to wear a helmet at all times, and helmets are recommended for those of any age.
Trails to Go Biking
Once you have your bike rental, you need to find the best places to ride it! Anna Maria Island is divided into three distinct cities – the City of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach – and bike paths can be found weaving in and out of each one. Following biking trails on Anna Maria Island will take you anywhere on the island you wish to go!
On the south end of the island, you will find Coquina Beach, renowned for its white sandy shore and turquoise waters. With seven miles of pristine coastline, the Coquina Bike Path makes a scenic place for cycling, and if you remember to look up, you might even spot dolphins riding the waves!
Not far away, Bradenton Beach offers more than five miles of bike paths that connect to over 50 miles of lanes across the island onto Longboat Key! This multi-modal path takes you down Gulf Drive to the Longboat Pass Bridge along Coquina Beach.
In nearby Bradenton, Lake Manatee State Park is a nature lover’s paradise. It is also a family-friendly location, and with 2.5 miles of paved interior roads, it makes a great place to bring the kids. The path will take you through various landscapes, and there are an additional 2.34 miles of off-road terrain for those who want a challenge. Along the trails, you may be able to spot gray foxes, bobcats, eagles, and more. In addition to biking, families can go fishing, swimming, boating, picnicking, and more. There is even a playground and off-leash dog zone!
Also, in Bradenton, you’ll find Robinson Preserve, which covers almost 500 acres of untouched land. The area boasts stunning ecosystems, such as coastal and wetland habitats. The trail itself is paved and accessible for bikers of all ages and skill levels. However, there are also more challenging trails for those at a more advanced level. With more than 7.5 miles of trails to explore throughout the preserve, you won’t be bored! Besides biking, there are plenty of opportunities to fully immerse yourself in nature through kayaking opportunities, picnic spots, hiking, and more. Near the water, it is possible to spot dolphins and manatees.
Plan Your Next Stay
So don’t hesitate to start planning your dream Anna Maria Island vacation today! Contact us today for more information about our vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island.
Where to Stay?
After a long and tiring day exploring Anna Maria Island on two wheels, you will undoubtedly be looking forward to some much-deserved rest. Our Anna Maria Island vacation rentals are sure to provide you with the kind of relaxation you need. We provide condos and beach houses to meet all customer needs. A home away from home, rentals offer all the amenities you are used to with many luxurious amenities, such as beachfront view and private pools. Centrally located, you won’t have to worry about biking long distances from your latest activities.
