Doctors Lake Road is one I used to take in order to beat traffic on my way to work when I had my car, but the first time I took it on the motorcycle, it became my regular route. Head down Peoria Rd from College Dr. and take a left after you go over the railroad tracks to get to the start of our ride. This road is very quiet and in great shape. No need to worry about runners or bicyclists getting in the way on this two lane road since they have their own rather large path off to the side. Subtle hills and pleasant curves grace this small stretch of road as well as great tree cover the majority of the way. The speed limit is reasonable and allows you to take a look at some of the impressive houses that are places along the banks of Doctors Lake. Be wary if you do decide to speed, as the police like to hide behind trees and just over hill crests, and do so on a regular basis. Keep this a weekend or late evening ride to minimize frustration from cage drivers of all ages, the worst of all being teenagers, since there is a day school along the way. There will only be one light to negotiate on this stretch as well. Take this all the way down to Kingsley Ave. and head right the Roosevelt Blvd. From here you can take a left to 295 or continue going straight down to aptly named River Rd. Take a left and head up to Wells road, enjoying some beautiful views of the St. Johns River and Buckman Bridge. A left onto Wells Rd and a right onto Roosevelt will take you back to the highway.
A meager 7 miles will be added to the odometer today, with the ride lasting anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes, traffic permitting.
3 out of 5 twists here since it is another overall short ride and traffic can sometimes be quite frustrating at particular times of the day.
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