PEDAL POWER

With near-perfect temperatures and low humidity, February is an ideal time to dust off your bicycle and enjoy the great outdoors.

If you’re looking for a scenic and challenging trail, consider cycling on the 13-mile South Lake Trail. Elevation changes put your endurance to the test, while the sights of rolling hills, sweeping vistas, and picturesque Lake Minneola are pleasing to the eyes. The trail is accessed at Clermont Waterfront Park.

The James Van Fleet State Trail is another popular cycling venue. The trail spans 29 miles into parts of Lake, Sumter, and Polk counties. Quiet and remote, this mostly flat trail offers scenic views of swampland, cow pastures, and dense forests. Cyclists can access the trail by driving west on State Road 50.

An Eye Opening Experience

New Vision for Independence is hosting its sixth annual Low Vision Expo on Feb. 11 inside the Magnolia Room at Lake-Sumter State College.

People with low vision and their family members are encouraged to attend. Vendors who will display their products and talk about their services include Integrative Physical Medicine, Southeastern Guide Dogs, Cornerstone Hospice, Magnifying America, Community Health Centers, and many more.

New Vision for Independence provides support services for local individuals with low vision or blindness. Visit newvisionfl org/events for more information.