BEST URBAN BIKE RIDE Granada Boulevard Coral Gables You know those low-to-the-ground, white stone street signs that make Coral Gables so troublesome for unfamiliar drivers? Well, they work just fine for bike riders. To truly enjoy all of the pleasures a jaunt through this classy neighborhood provides, coast down Granada. Even though the wide, winding street is one of the Gables's main boulevards, it is typically lightly traveled. The shade from the spreading trees makes for a blessedly peaceful ride. Begin at the intersection of Granada and Ponce de Leon, near the University of Miami, and head away from the bustle of South Dixie Highway. Explore any of the side streets: They are all liberally studded with the type of houses upperclass dreams are made of, and their names read like poetry: Catalonia, Malaga, Andalusia, Paradiso. Unexpected canals reveal the back yards of the rich, with docked boats, quaint jetties, tiki huts, and thatched cabanas. Whiz past the Riviera and Biltmore golf courses and then turn onto Coral Way. Pass the historic and beautiful Merrick House; cross Le Jeune Road. Now you're cruising down Miracle Mile, the bustling heart of the Gables, where you can reap the refreshing rewards of an urban bike ride. Hoist a pint at JohnMartin's, enjoy gelato from Bacio, or sip a smoothie from Jamba Juice before getting back in the saddle again.
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