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Tyler Sanders
August 7, 2024
Road cycling
Founded in 1851 as Fort Blount, the city was later renamed in honor of Francis S. Bartow, the first brigade commander of the Confederate Army to die in combat during the American Civil War. The town hosts the Bloomin' Bike Ride and Tour de Tow, popular cycling events that take riders through the scenic backcountry of the area.
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Best routes near Bartow
6
riders
42.3km
01:52
80m
80m
The Fort Fraser Trail and Lake Hollingsworth Loop offers a pleasant road cycling experience through varied Florida scenery. You'll glide along a paved former railroad line, passing through shaded tree…
Easy
1
riders
81.3km
03:09
180m
180m
Cycle the moderate 50.5-mile Bartow to Lake Wailes Park loop, featuring scenic lake views, woodlands, and the Lake Wales Ridge.
Moderate
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Elevation 40 m
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