I'm averaging about 3,000 km per month
Rub it in. I'll be lucky to get in another 75 km ride before old man winter sets in around here. Snow flurries in the forecast for tomorrow morning.
On my bucket list: Go to Indian Shores from mid-Nov until mid March, with my 'B in tow. And yes, I would wear my helmet every time out, even though I wouldn't have to. Those blue haired old ladies driving the big Buicks and Caddies scare the begeezuz out of me.
Well... there's this: http://www.bradentonmotorsports.com/info.html
US19 has some stretches... but is heavily patrolled.
There's just too much congestion nearby; your best bet is to explore the boonies: