How do I practice turning in Florida?

[JoeyNumbers]

Well? The only place we have turns here in on interstate on ramps and off ramps it seems. LOL!

Its nothing but straight roads everywhere for miles and miles. Sure 90 degree hard turns can be practiced everywhere but where can you practice the twisties? We have none that I can see..

I have seen some long sweepers but thats about it. I live in Southwest Florida. But it seems there are no turns in this state.

Im serious here. As a newbie how am I to get my turning down. I dont have a track bike or the funds for one anytime soon. So track days wont work right now. Thanks for any help.

[Ride.]

Just go down to the beach and hang out with the rest of the "riders".
Don't forget your flip-flops!
Cornering is over-rated anyway. Getting a sweet tan is what its all about.

[acalliste]

Can't you take your current bike to the track?

The only other things I can suggest are exploring a little more - there have to be some curves somewhere - or else come up and ride with us once a month or so. There are curves up here, and not just the ones on my hips!

[zzr6oo187]

there's a few here towards daytona but not too many dont get your hopes up.If all else fails jus go from exit to exit

[taino]

I was told to practices doing figure eight's in some parking lot or open area, if there aren't any corners in your area, make them up!

[WhoUtink]

This is how i practice in Florida \/

[Jim Moore]

Check out the road to Ozello over on the west coast. About 40 miles north of Cedar Key.

[Half-fast Rider]

There's some decent riding in Florida, but you'll need to get into the ridge area that runs through the middle of the state. Lake and Polk counties have some good roads.

Now don't get me wrong - it's nothing like you'll find if you head up to the mountains, but it's not bad and it's close.

Ride Deal's Gap - 318 curves in 11 miles
Ride Florida - 11 curves in 318 miles

[ithaca]

Originally Posted by Half-fast Rider

Ride Deal's Gap - 318 curves in 11 miles
Ride Florida - 11 curves in 318 miles

Hahahaha

If you can find a good open parking lot you can mark out a track and create your own turns.

[831FZ6]

Grew up in Florida. One word. Big parking lots. Find a deserted, clean lot and set up your own track. I recently found a post on some kick ass cones for setting up your own track. Get a bunch of tennis balls and cut them it half with a knife. You get a bunch of cones that are small enough to carry and won't upset the bike if you get into them.

[Jim Moore]

Originally Posted by Jim Moore

Check out the road to Ozello over on the west coast. About 40 miles north of Cedar Key.

South of Cedar Key. Sorry.

[Ride.]

If you're not gonna need to turn while riding in Florida, why do you need to learn how to?

[foestauf]

Originally Posted by acalliste

Can't you take your current bike to the track?

The only other things I can suggest are exploring a little more - there have to be some curves somewhere - or else come up and ride with us once a month or so. There are curves up here, and not just the ones on my hips!

Where, when? I was under the impression you only did track days, didn't know you still ride on the street.