During Spring 2015, a group of friends and I will be touring the entire east coast from Key West, Florida to Bar Harbor, Maine, approximately 2,500 miles in total, following the Atlantic Coast route created by the Adventure Cycling Association. This will be a self contained fully loaded bike tour which means I'll be carrying around 45 lbs. or so. I'm looking forward to experiencing the east coast like never before. With this blog, I plan to post pictures as we progress using the BlogPress APP on my mobile phone. Let's see how it goes and wish me luck. On a bike tour such as this, our daily challenges and not necessarily in this order, will be our physical condition, food, shelter, traffic, navigation, and weather. The above picture was taken during my Southern Tier crossing of the U.S. in spring of 2008. Bike touring requires a specific mind set and a passion.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Around the Keys

"I want my bicycle, I want to ride." The best way to get around the tourist district is the bicycle, so you can avoid traffic jams and parking issues. Most locals and visitors know this, so there are all matters of bicycles found everywhere. We started our day early exploring the downtown area by bicycle. Beyond noon, the crowds and traffic made getting around more difficult, especially since it was St. Patrick's Day when the partying starts early. If nothing else, cycling generates a breeze that keeps you cooler in the hot tropical sun.




























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